Triss' Wedding Nearly Featured in 'The Witcher 3'

In the Witcher 3's "Ashen Marriage" quest, set in Novigrad, Geralt assists Triss Merigold and her fiancé, Castello, with wedding preparations. His tasks include monster extermination, procuring alcohol, and selecting a wedding gift for Triss. The gift's significance impacts Triss's response, with a memory rose (a callback to Witcher 2) eliciting a strong emotional reaction.

However, Dijkstra's revelation of Castello's connection to witch hunters throws a wrench into the proceedings. Castello is revealed to be under duress, blackmailed into the engagement to protect his daughter's secret from a previous marriage.

Geralt has the option of revealing this truth to Triss, either alone or with Castello. Regardless of his choice, the wedding is called off. Triss either expresses disappointment in Castello or gratitude for his honesty, ultimately deeming the marriage premature.

This unexpected turn of events presents an opportunity to enrich Geralt and Triss's relationship and further develop supporting characters, adding significant depth to the narrative.