Goal of the Game

In this expansion, players take on the role of witchers (including the new character Ciri) in a world full of dangers. The goal is to navigate the landscape, face challenges, and complete quests to accumulate points and survive the threats of the The Witcher world.

Setup

Setup depends on which expansions you are using. Follow the instructions below to integrate the Adventure Pack and the Lost Mount:

Adventure Pack

• Exploration Cards: Shuffle the Exploration Cards from the Adventure Pack expansion together with the main Exploration Deck.
• Event Cards: The Event Cards from the Adventure Pack expansion are numbered 57 to 138. They should not be shuffled; simply add them to the Event Deck.
• Quest Tokens: Place the Quest Tokens next to the Game Board.

Lost Mount

• Lost Mount: At the start of the game, after basic setup, the last player must draw 2 Location Tokens from any stack, choose one of them, and place the Lost Mount miniature on that location. Then, reshuffle the Location Tokens.

Character: Ciri

• Ciri can be used like any other witcher, but her presence does not allow for 6-player games.
• Specialty: Ciri starts in the School of the Wolf. Place the Ciri - Elder Blood Specialty Token next to the Wolf Specialty printed on the Game Board.

Gameplay Flow

The game follows the standard phase structure of the system, with the following modifications and additions:

The Lost Mount

The Lost Mount remains in a Location until a player enters it. Upon entering the location, the player must roll a die to determine the benefit:

• Result 1-3: No effect.
• Result 4-5: Draw 1 card.
• Result 6: Draw 2 cards.

After resolving the benefit, the player places the Lost Mount miniature next to the Game Board. After Turn Phase I, the player must reposition the miniature following the setup rules mentioned previously.

Solo Mode (Adventure Pack)

If playing in Solo Mode, ignore any Exploration card instructions that order you to take an Event Card and keep it in your hand without showing it to other players.

Actions and How to Play

Below are details of specific components and abilities introduced:

Ciri's Abilities

• Specialty (Elder Blood): Once per Combat, during your Combat Turn, you can consider that 1 card in your Combo has the color of your choice. The icons of this Combo Extension depend on your Specialty Level.
• Trophy Cards (Ciri): Some trophy cards allow you, once per Combat, during your Combat Turn, to choose the color of 1 Combo Extension of 1 card.

Action and Equipment Cards

• Dance of Blades (Unique Witcher Action): If your Combo has 3 or more cards, deal 1 additional Damage.
• Armor: Once per Combat, during your Combat Turn, increase your Shield Level by 2.
• Light Chainmail (Equipment): Once per Combat, during your Combat Turn, if your Shield Level is 0, increase your Shield Level by 1.

Events and Exploration

• Exploration: When exploring, the player may find items such as Potions, Track Tokens, or Gold.>
• Event Example: Some cards may force the player to keep an event card in hand (except in solo mode).

End of Game and Scoring

Consult the manual for details regarding this section.

Tips for Winning

Based on the described components and abilities:

• Make use of Ciri's Specialty: Use the Elder Blood ability to manipulate the color of your Combo Extension during your Combat Turn, allowing you to optimize your attacks.
• Shield Management: If using Light Chainmail, keep an eye on your Shield Level; the ability is only useful when you are at 0 shield.