❝ Everyone has a thousand wishes before
a tragedy, but just one afterward. ❞
— Fredrik Backman

RUSELM'S FOREWORD!

It was during one of my nights at the Grey Swallow's Inn that I, more fortunate than any other, came across a witcher! This was not any ordinary witcher, either. He was none other than Geralt of Rivia—the White Wolf! Using my manly charms (which have all too often worked upon many men and women, as I'm sure you've heard) I convinced the Wolf to allow me to accompany him on his adventures in order to create this bestiary.

Now I know what you must think of me, and of this bestiary. You must think I am telling tales! That I would dare besmirch my credibility for the sake of making a pretty coin for my work but it is desperately inside of me to tell you that is not the truth. I set out on this journey of journeys to create a magnificent collection of honest, sincere information for you, my lovely audience, to better inform yourself and protect your well-being in this devastatingly disheartening world of ours.

I have always been engrossed with the peculiar and perplexing inhabitants of our world. Did you know, dear audience, that we create most of our monsters through being dishonorable or evil? Only by traveling with Geralt of Rivia did I come to understand this. I don't just question what the beast looks like or how it acts, I don't only focus on the ways to defeat such a monster but I also question where it came from and what could have brought it to such hatred. Not every query could be met with an attested answer but we can continue to speculate, together.

Within these pages you will find reliable information on every manner of beast, monster and cursed entity known to humanity. I have recounted the (mis)adventures with the white-haired witcher beyond this point, bringing about to you not just an ordinary bestiary... No. This bestiary is more than the surface, it delves deeply into humanity and the lack thereof that lurks in the world.

It, additionally, should be sufficient evidence to clear the venom from your voice when you spit, "Witcher!" or "Mutant!" at those who dedicate themselves to protecting our way of life. Bigotry is beyond us, is it not? My sources for such information provided are, and can only be, my own eyes and the knowledge of one of the best witchers to grace us with his honorable service, Geralt. Toss a coin to your witcher, you ungodly heathens!

THE MAN HIMSELF!

Luke Pasqualino as
RUSELM.

[AUTHOR OF THE BESTIARY]
As often as it was said this man brought trouble to the very ground he walked upon, it was said even more often that the Wolf always followed him no matter the danger. One could say he had a way with beasts like that Witcher.

AND HIS SAVIOR!

Henry Cavill as
GERALT OF RIVIA.

[THE WHITE WOLF, THE WITCHER]
A child-surprise himself, Destiny was determined to make something of this man. First, a witcher. Then, the White Wolf. Now, the man who can't let the bestiary's author be foolish enough to travel alone in a world filled with darkness.

DISCLAIMER!

I do not claim to own any characters, events, locations, items, history or lore that appears in the novels written by Andrzej Sapkowski; nor any such similar things that appear in Netflix's show, The Witcher. All rights belong to their respective owners. The only things I claim to own are any characters which are not from Sapkowski (such as Ruselm) and my original plot.

WARNINGS!

Further inside, you'll encounter violence, foul language, gore and bloodshed. There will be topics of religion (expression of, explanations of, practice of), gender stereotypes (including sexism and the objectification of women) and sexuality (expression of), and possibly other potentially sensitive topics. Scenes of a sexual nature will more than likely be written (seeing as how casual it is in the novels, I'm going to try and maintain some similar style to Sapkowski's) though warnings can be provided in-chapter for such instances. Keep in mind that if you're too young to handle these topics, or too immature, or easily offended — then this book is not for you. You've been advised.

DEDICATIONS!
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I love all of you and the support I get from you guys. A special thanks to Ace for helping me with getting Russ a faceclaim, I wouldn't have gotten such a good one if it weren't for you! You also completely helped me concerning the beginning chapters of the story and there's nobody else to thank on that matter except for you; you're a genius. Another special thanks to Julia for our cover; it's wonderful and I couldn't ask for anything better if I tried! I appreciate all of you to no end. Let's enjoy some gay shit together, yeah?

— Lacey Alexandria.