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Spoilers follow for the second season ofThe Witcher.
Fantasy series are not exactly fountains of relatability.
(I kid, I kid except when I watchThe Wheel of Timeand think misandry doesnt seem so bad.
And, like, everything else!
This positioning of elves in fantasy often serves as a contrast to the genres depiction of humanity.
They are ancient; they set themselves apart from humankind; and they have lived through countless betrayals.
I was there 3,000 years ago, when Isildur took the Ring.
I was there the day the strength of men failed …
There is no strength left in the world of men.
Theyre scattered, divided, leaderless.
(Do I just low-key hate Gondor and Rohan?
That overall elven blueprint is repeated inThe Witcher.
In the first season ofThe Witcher, much of this is explained in chunks of exposition.
At first, that partnership seems like a good idea.
What is the best path forward for the elves?
… Quite a conflict there.)
Offer down-payment assistance, tax credits, sacks of gold, whatever currency is used in the Continent!
Make peace through compensation!
