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The Witcher is a fantasy series by Netflix. Season 1 of The Witcher premiered in December 2019 on Netflix. It is based on the book series of the same name by author Andrzej Sapkowski. The show, unlike the novel, follows a storyline of three characters from different timeline. The three prime characters are %u2013 Geralt of Rivia, Yennefer of Vengerberg and Princess Ciri. Apart from these there are several other supporting characters and monsters and witches of course. However, in the second season, which is scheduled to release on December 17, some new characters will be introduced. Among them, one is a new witcher named Eskel, which will be played by Basil Eidenbenz.

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Eskel is a witcher of the School of the Wolf taught by Master Vesemir at Kaer Morhen, (just like Geralt) and active in the 13th century. As the sorceress Triss Merigold noticed, Eskel emanated a strong magic aura. Though less famous than his peer Geralt of Rivia, Eskel became renowned in his own right as a professional, reliable witcher, and possessing a kind and relaxed disposition.

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In the books, Eskel and the White Wolf are like brothers. Side by side they grew up, enjoyed pastime activities and endured the Trials. A good friend of younger Lambert and Co�n of Poviss, Eskel saw Vesemir as both a mentor and a father figure. He returned to Kaer Morhen each winter to swap tales and rejuvenate for The Path. Born in the mountains, Eskel originated from hill-folk. His mother used to sing him an old hiking tune about a hen, which would later be the only thing the witcher remembered of her. Under unknown circumstances, The Witchers’ Settlement in the Blue Mountains eventually became his home. He befriended Geralt, a peer who gradually turned into his almost-brother.

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According to the books, the most prominent feature of Eskel was a long, hideous, semi-circular scar running from the corner of his mouth across the length of his cheek up to the ear. It got itchy when he was nervous or embarrassed. Minus the scar and hair color, Eskel and Geralt resembled one another like true brothers. Eskel was calm, patient, stable, thoughtful and polite. Even when he disagreed wholeheartedly with a topic, he feigned politeness and interest in the matter. What betrayed him in such situations was avoiding eye contact. He enjoyed drinking and laughing with friends. In season 2, Eskel along with Lambert, Co�n and Vesemir, will be seen training Ciri at Kaer Morhen.

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