There are many reasons why The Witcher has accrued such a massive fanbase all over the world. One would've assumed that a Polish fantasy series would be strictly limited to enjoying national popularity and nothing more. However, the onset of The Witcher trilogy, exposing a whole host of gamers to the Continent and all its wonders — and horrors.
One of the major reasons why people hold The Witcher in such high esteem is its wide swath of well-developed characters that have etched their names in pop culture history as some of the most memorable characters to have come up in recent memory. Ciri is one such character that the books, movies, and — to an extent — the Netflix series have done justice with the manner in which she's been portrayed. There's a ton of personality traits that the games have taken for the books when it comes to Ciri's character, crafting a persona that is equal parts unique and familiar. Here are 10 of the most prominent mannerisms and personality traits of Ciri that the games have absolutely nailed.
10 A Resilient And Strong Nature
Ciri has been through a ton of hardships — especially as a teenager — which has gone a long way in defining her character. All these trials and tribulations have shaped her personality in a major way.
From being a vulnerable child to a strong adult, Ciri's character development is excellent in both the books and games. While she's still somewhat young in the books, the full effect that upbringing has had can be seen in the games. Regardless of the medium, her strong will can be seen in both instances on numerous occasions.
9 Unrelenting And Headstrong In Her Actions
This willpower also contributes strongly to an aspect of Ciri's personality that must be addressed — her unrelenting nature. Once Ciri puts her mind to something, she will go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that this notion becomes a reality — regardless of the consequences of her actions.
While being this headstrong might actually work in her favor at times, there are times when Ciri can be...
8 Slightly Arrogant And Stubborn
While it's great to do something once you put your mind to it, there are times when this mentality can backfire. For Ciri, this has happened time and time again, so one might expect her to be a bit more logical and forward-thinking.
However, Ciri has shown a penchant to be arrogant on numerous intervals and not willing to budge on something that she thinks is right. To an extent, this behavior can be admirable, but this stubborn nature can also bring with it its fair share of problems.
7 Strongly Vengeful, If Need Be
One particular character trait of Ciri that is well documented in both the books and the games is her thirst for vengeance. If Ciri feels like she's been wronged in an unforgivable manner, then she will travel the ends of the earth to make sure that justice is served.
This vengeful nature is certainly an extension of her headstrong nature, coupled with a strong sense of personal justice to boot.
6 Somewhat Selfish And Constantly Looking Out For Herself
While this particular character trait isn't perfectly showcased in the games — given the fact that Ciri can choose to sacrifice her own personal happiness and become the Empress Of Nilfgaard — Ciri is certainly somewhat selfish and tends to place her own needs over that of others, save for her close friends.
In an ideal situation, Ciri would never have accepted the title of Empress if she simply wasn't happy with it, choosing instead to become a Witcher with Geralt, a person whom she's always trusted and felt safe around.
5 Energetic And Youthful, Like Always
The energy of youth is something that can be quite beautiful, and Ciri exhibits this energy on numerous occasions. Her zeal to learn and never giving up is indicative of the fact that she doesn't want to let go of her childhood innocence — one of the few things that is binding her mind and keeping her sane.
After all, with the trauma she's gone through, is it any wonder that she doesn't want to become too much of an adult?
4 She's Dependent On Others, Mainly Due To Her Traumatic Past
Speaking of trauma, it must be said that the despicable acts that Ciri has been exposed to over time have gone a long way in increasing her dependency on the people close to her.
In fact, it doesn't need to be a stalwart friend either — in general, Ciri has showcased a trustworthy nature time and time again, choosing to give other people the benefit of the doubt even in a world where humans are sometimes worse filth than the monsters that inhabit it.
3 Strongly Empathetic, Almost To A Fault
Empathy can definitely be a useful trait, but it can also be somewhat counterproductive if it affects your mood to a large extent.
Ciri's empathy knows no bounds, and while she may fail to act upon it at times — given the fact that she does tend to look out for herself, more often than not — the weight of her actions and the conflict that arises with her thought leads to moments when her conscience can be too much for her to bear at times.
2 Comfortable Around The People Close To Her
A fragile emotional state, coupled with traumatic experiences, would generally break any normal person. However, the strength of the bonds that Ciri shares with the people close to her have helped her during such trying times.
Thus, it's only fair that she would develop a comfort zone with the people closest to her — like Geralt And Yennefer — developing bonds that are bound to stand the test of time.
1 Never Shies Away From Hiding Her Emotions
Emotions can only be bottled up for so long, and people reach their breaking point if these emotions are bursting at the seams. For Ciri, her emotions are diverse and varied, and she never chooses to bottle them up — well, for long, at the very least.
These emotional outbursts have been witnessed several times in the books and the games, further adding weight to one of the most complex and beloved characters to have ever graced the continent.