Mousefur in The Witcher is one of the minor characters who is present not only in books Andrzej Sapkowski, but also in other popular creations. The hero had a great influence on many events related to Geralt and his close comrades.
In this article we will tell you interesting facts about the mighty druid and details of his biography. Read on to find out what Mousefur looked like in books and films, as well as in what quests you can meet the character in the game Witcher 3.
Who is Myshovur
In The Witcher, Mousefur is presented as a mysterious character who follows his own path. In the following paragraphs, we will reveal in more detail the identity of Mousefur - a druid from Skellige, advisor to King Bran and good friend of Geralt.
Appearance and character traits
The appearance of Mousefur in the cinematic universe and video games is somewhat different from the image described in the original source, however, the druid still remains recognizable. In books and comics, Mousehole looks like this:
- A stocky and strong man.
- Dark eyes, a sharp nose and a long whisker-like beard.
- Wears a tall headdress decorated with branches of a real tree.
- He is often dressed in a long tunic and a fur vest, which is tied with a belt of wide checkered fabric.
- For special occasions, he wears a camisole made of seal skins.
- Sometimes uses a cane.
As for the character of Myshovur, he can be described as follows:
- He has a decisive and firm disposition.
- Prudent, has a penchant for planning and balanced analytics.
- Over the years, he has acquired a great deal of experience and excessive wisdom.
- He has enormous knowledge about herbs, myths, witchcraft, and also in the field of magic.
Thanks to these qualities, Myshovur became the leader of the Circle of Druids and close associates of the Jarl of the Krayt clan.
Biography
There are quite a few different events in the Witcher universe that piece by piece tell the story of Mouse's life:
- Born around the beginning 1160 years.
- Myshovur's mother is a sorceress Manissa from the Mayen Circle of Druids, the name of the father is unknown - he left the family shortly after the birth of Mousovur.
- Subsequently, the witch Manissa sided with an exiled druid named Fregenal and was soon killed Corin, however, little Mousovur did not know about this.
- After the death of his mother, he became an orphan and spent the rest of his childhood in the Mayen Circle of Druids.
- At the festival I met Geralt's future parents - Corin и Vivennoy, after which he was next to them for a long time, witnessing the death of Corin and the birth of his son.
- Little Geralt and young Mousefur grew up together in the Circle of Druids, but soon their paths diverged, because one chose the path of a witcher, and the other decided to become a druid (according to another version, Vesenna gave Geralt to the witchers shortly after birth).
- After the destruction of the Mayen Circle of Druids, Myshovur found himself in a witcher's tournament, which turned into a real massacre, from where he helped Geralt escape.
- Thanks to his personal qualities, he became an adviser to the king of Skellige - Bran from the Tirshah clan.
- During the 15th anniversary celebration Pavetts together with Geralt, he pacified the hidden forces of the princess, which spilled out during the knight’s visit Yozha from Erlenwald.
- At the request of the queen Calanthe Mousefur taught the princess magic.
The world of The Witcher is still developing, so new details of the life of Mousefur may be revealed in the future.
History of character creation
Mousefur first appears in the fourth story. "A Matter of Price" from the collection "Last wish". The Druid, along with other invited guests, arrived from the island of Skellige for the birthday of Princess Pavetta, the daughter of Queen Calanthe. It was at this event that Yozh from Erlenwald appeared, who used The Right of Surpriseto pick up the princess. The subsequent commotion awakened Pavetta's special power, which Geralt and Mousefur managed to curb.
first chronological appearance druid in the Witcher universe is present in comics that tell about Geralt’s youth - they were published a few years after the books by Andrzej Sapkowski.
Mousefur in the literary saga
The book universe of The Witcher and Mousefur are very closely connected, because the druid appears in many key events of the saga:
- As a friend and advisor to King Bran of Skellige, he appears at Pavetta's birthday party, where a series of events take place that will link the fate of Geralt and Ciri.
- After 6 years after Cirilla became surprise child, the Queen of Cintra ordered Mouser to kill Geralt, but this order was later canceled.
- In 10 years after Geralt uses the Right of Surprise, the druid reappears in his life - he tries to convince the witcher to let Ciri stay with him, explaining the essence of the Destination.
The most important events related to the druid take place in the collection “Last wish“- Mousefur is a minor character, so he is practically not mentioned in other books.
Mouseman in comics
There is an official comic book series based on The Witcher universe, which will significantly expand the history of many characters, including Mousefur:
- Comic "The Road of No Return" reveals the childhood story of Mousovur and Geralt.
- Comic "Betrayal" tells about the witcher tournament, which ended in a massacre, and from where the mature Mousefur saves the young Geralt.
These works are based on stories by Andrzej Sapkowski or his unrealized ideas, which significantly expand the lore of The Witcher.
Mousefur in the cinematic universe
The series of novels based on The Witcher was first translated into a television series format at a Polish film studio - the plot was based on stories from collections "Last wish" и "Sword of Destiny". The series shows that Mousefur has been watching over Princess Pavetta for a long time and monitoring her magical abilities. Also, together with Marshal Wissengerd, the druid collects information about Geralt of Rivia in order to involve him in eliminating the Hedgehog from Eirenwald. You can see Myshovur in the following episodes:
- Episode 6 – “Calanthe”.
- Episode 8 – “Crossroads” [Rozdroże].
In the Polish film adaptation, the role of Myshovur was played by the actor Alexander Bednazh. The series received negative reviews from critics due to many technical aspects due to its poor script and meager budget, but received good reviews from viewers.
Mousefur in the Netflix series
In 2019, Netflix released a new series, The Witcher, which also features Mousefur - let’s look at the main aspects related to the druid from Skellige:
- Following the literary saga, Mouseur and the Witcher met at the princess's birthday in Cintra – other events connected simultaneously with the druid and the White Wolf are also close to the plot of the books.
- Despite the series' similarities to Sapkowski's stories, fans have noted a number of inconsistencies, for example between Pavetta's training and the fall of Cintra 15 years have passed, and Mousehole hasn’t even aged.
- The death of Mousefur is the most important difference, which goes against the source, because in the books the druid is alive until the very end, but in the series he dies in the first season.
- In appearance, the character was close to the original, but the druid’s clothes turned out to be too luxurious - according to Sapkowski’s books, Myshovur dressed much more simply.
In this American-Polish series, the role of Mousovur was played by a British actor. Adam Levy, and for the Russian audience it was voiced by Gennady Novikov. An analysis of the initial clothing sketches published by producer and artist Tim Aslam showed that the role of Mousefur could have been played by Вигго Мортенсен [Viggo Mortensen].
Mouse hook on coins
In 2019, the Gdańsk Mint collaborated with Andrzej Sapkowski to release a series of collectible coins "The Witcher Saga". On one of the banknotes there is an image of Myshovur:
- The coin shows a famous scene from the book "Last wish" – the engagement of Pavetta and Yozh from Erlenwald (Mousefur stands not far from the throne).
- The banknote is decorated with agate, which looks like a stained glass window.
- The coin with the Mouser is made of silver, has a diameter 10 centimeters and weighs about a kilogram.
- This money is formally a means of payment on the island Niue.
- The coin was produced in quantity 200 pieces.
The Mint has been releasing banknotes with new Witcher images for several years, so there is a possibility that the Druid will appear on a minted coin again in the future.
Mousefur in the game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt"
In a computer game "The Witcher 3" Mousefur is an advisor to King Bran on Skellige and the leader of the local Druid Circle. In the following paragraphs we will tell you more about Mousehole in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
In the English version of the game, the mighty druid's name is Ermion, which is due to the direct translation of the character's Polish name Mousesack as "mouse bag". In the Russian localization of the video game, Myshovur speaks in the voice of actor Vasily Bochkarev.
First appearance
In the video game, Mousefur first meets Geralt in the port of Kaer Trolde, at the funeral of King Bran. Further, in a conversation with the sorceress Yennefer, the White Wolf learns that the druid does not allow the study of a magical anomaly in the local forest on Ard Skellige.
Role in the game
Throughout the main plot, the druid helps Geralt and Yennefer defeat the Wild Hunt. After returning to Skellige, Mousefur becomes immersed in political affairs that can lead to different endings:
- If the child of Crach becomes the local ruler, he will go to Lugos the Mad in Caer Muir - the druid will not worry about this, because the Drummond uprising was inevitable.
- If Svanrige becomes king, he will destroy the delegation from Nilfgaard and declare war on the empire - Mouseur will be very surprised by this act.
With a high degree of probability, a new game from The Witcher series will be released in the future, which means gamers can still meet the mighty druid.
Where to find it on the map
It should be explained where Mousefur in The Witcher 3 can be encountered as part of the passage:
- According to the main plot, the White Wolf will encounter the druid many times in different locations - these moments cannot be missed.
- Between events not related to the main quests, Mousehole is located near the druid camp - a landmark "Gedineith Oak".
Also, the old druid can be found near the gate in the Kaer Morhen fortress if Geralt invites Mousefur for the upcoming battle against the Wild Hunt.
Character related quests
We will list all the tasks in which you can meet Mousefur and briefly describe the essence of the quests.
Echo of the past
Ignoring the druid's protests, Yennefer and Geralt investigate the magical cataclysm, after which the sorceress secretly uses the Ouroboros mask. Mousefur will remain dissatisfied with what happened, and the local druids will have to curb the new magical anomaly.
The king is dead, long live the king
In this mission you will have to get into Mousemaker's laboratory, bypassing the crows, who are the druid's spies. Inside, the room is filled with curious things: for example, you can find a note in which the druid speaks of Yennefer as a skilled manipulator with the abilities of an excellent diplomat.
Coronation
This side quest is slightly different depending on which side you choose: Cerys or Hjalmar. If Geralt completes the “Echoes of the Past” task, Mousefur will appear at the coronation ceremony.
Brothers in Arms. Skellige
To help Ciri, the witcher can ask Mousewool for a favor - he will immediately agree to help his old friend, because the girl is also dear to him. During the quest you will have to talk with other local inhabitants.
Game in Skellig
In this task you need to beat Mousewort in Gwent to get a special map "Goblin" from the Monster deck. After this, the witcher will only have to defeat other local residents.
Battle of Kaer Morhen
Geralt and Ciri will return from the Isle of Mists to Kaer Morhen and begin a council where everyone whom the White Wolf will call for help in the battle with the Wild Hunt will gather. Among the invitees may be the druid Mousovur, who, during the council, is able to tell about the huge reserves of gas underground, which even Vesemir did not suspect.
Blood on the battlefield
This quest has an alternative name - "Landscape after the battle" If the druid took part in the battle, he will stay briefly to help the wounded and prepare healing ointments, after which he will leave the fortress.
Sun Stone
To learn more about the sun stone, Geralt will turn to an old druid friend. Depending on who took the local throne, subsequent events and dialogue options may vary, but in any case, the Witcher and Mousefur will remain alive.
Mousefur in the Blood and Wine expansion
In this DLC, Mousefur will be mentioned along with other famous people from the island kingdom when Geralt asks Count Monier about the Skellige deck for Gwinta.
Interesting Facts
Let's list the most interesting facts about Myshovur:
- Mousefur supported the theory Herbert Stammelford that virgins cannot fully master magic due to poor concentration.
- In investigation Curses of the Black Sun The druid opposed Eltibald and Stregobor, who considered those born under the shadow of a curse to be monsters.
- In a digital collectible card game "Gwent: The Witcher" There is a separate priest card with his quote.
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