Why is everyone so old in The Witcher?

Witchers are not immortal but they have been designed in a way to be very long-lived. They age biologically, but a normal mortal person wouldn't even notice it because it is so slow.
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Why do people in The Witcher not age?

Many of the show's main characters, in particular Geralt and Yennefer, possess magical alterations and mutations that slow their aging process. Jaskier, by contrast, does not, which should make his age easy to track. Yet, his age is actually one of the series' biggest head-scratchers.
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Does everyone in The Witcher age slowly?

We know that because Geralt is a Witcher he ages very slowly, as do all the mages, but as many fans have pointed out Jaskier is a bard so he should age at a normal rate, but he seems to be as ageless as all the other characters.
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Do humans age normally in The Witcher?

Due to its non-linear narrative, it's easy to miss that the series covers decades, and that the characters – namely Geralt and Yennefer – are not as young as they look due to the mutations and other transformations they went through, so they don't age like a normal human.
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How old is the average Witcher?

The oldest Witcher is Vesemir, who some fans estimate is 350-500 years old – the only Witcher bar Geralt with white hair. Most Witchers are around 100 years old. Sapkowski's much-loved books never mention Geralt's age, but the slow aging process works differently to regular human aging.
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What is Geralt's Age? Nearly 100 Years (Witcher 3 | Lore)

Who is the oldest witcher to ever live?

Vesemir is the oldest and most experienced witcher, possibly older than Kaer Morhen itself.
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Who is the oldest witcher in history?

Vesemir, the oldest known living witcher, was born in 1095, according to the human calendar of the Continent.
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Is anyone immortal in The Witcher?

No, Witchers are not immortal but they age at a very, very slow rate. The books don't clearly state how old they really can get, but there are a few indications. In the book "Blood of Elves" Triss meets Geralt again after a long time when she comes to Kaer Morhen.
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Are witchers infertile?

Throughout The Witcher franchise, all largely agree that witchers themselves cannot have children due to the alchemical mutations they endure at a young age. As a result, Geralt has no children of his own, but instead becomes Ciri's guardian after accepting her as a child of surprise.
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Is Jaskier the Bard Immortal?

Despite the fact that Netflix's Witcher happens over a few decades, and Jaskier and Geralt's friendship lasted over twenty years, Jaskier never looked like he aged a day. While that makes sense for Geralt and Yen, two people who age much slower than other humans, Jaskier is supposed to be a normal mortal.
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Why did Henry Cavill leave The Witcher?

Neither Cavill nor the show's creators have given a reason for his departure. However, in 2021, Cavill told the Philippine Star that he struggled to find a "balance between the showrunners' vision and my love for the books," and asked for several changes to his character in season two.
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Why is Jaskier in blood origin?

In the end, both Jaskier and Minnie Driver's mysterious character Seanchaí were simply there to narrate a story that didn't need narrating – the narrator's voiceover and the inclusion of present-day Jaskier only served to pull audiences out of the story that was being told, rather than adding anything of value to it.
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How old is dandelion?

The games, on the other hand, state clearly that Dandelion was born in 1229 which means he's 44 when he reunites with Geralt in The Witcher 3 (and some other characters call him an aging bard).
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Why can't a girl be a witcher?

Women have gone through the trial but none have survived, most likely because the tests were designed to be applied on men, not women, so if there was interest in having female witchers, a trial designed for them would have to be made – of course, many readers and fans of The Witcher have pointed out the lack of female ...
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Why aren t elves born in The Witcher?

In the Netflix version, it's because elves are only fertile for their first century. After that, they presumably run out of eggs to fertilize and although their lives go on long afterward, they've lost the ability to procreate.
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Why is The Witcher Netflix so confusing?

Despite being the most book-accurate season, The Witcher still has underdeveloped characters and plotlines. The show's timeline is unclear, with events happening at a rapid pace and discrepancies between characters' perspectives that are not explained.
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Did Geralt get Yennefer pregnant?

Geralt might be able to have a child with another woman, but not with Yennefer, who is infertile due to her sorceress abilities. Despite their intense fights and insincerity towards each other, Geralt and Yennefer always find their way back to each other, showing their deep connection and love.
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Is Yennefer older than Geralt?

Geralt is around 90 - 100 years old. Yennefer is around 110, while Triss is way younger (around 50). Ciri is around 25 in most of the TW3 (except the beginning of course where she should be around 12). Vesemir is around 200.
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Did Geralt get the Princess pregnant?

No, Geralt didn't even meet Pavetta until she was already pregnant with Ciri. Also, as a Witcher, Geralt is sterile, so he can't get anyone pregnant.
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What is Geralt's lifespan?

In the games Geralt is over a 100 years old and still has a youthful appearance despite his white hair. Originally Answered: What is the lifespan of a witcher? There is no specific possible lifespan, because witchers tend to not die a natural death.
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Who is the strongest witcher to ever live?

The strongest Witcher is Ciri. Ciri is essentially became a Witcher after being taken in by Geralt, who became her adoptive father. Ciri was born in 1153 to Pavetta and Emhyr var Emreis, and by the end of the series, she is a 21-year-old woman who stands at about 5 ft 9 inches.
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How old is Jaskier?

In the Netflix show, he is 18 when he first meets Geralt in 1240. Following Netflix's timeline that makes Jaskier 40 years old when he joins Geralt and Yen on the dragon hunt in 1262. As such, it's not surprising that Geralt sees Jaskier as a substitute younger brother.
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Why is Geralt's hair white?

Geralt took to the mutations to make him a Witcher better than anyone else, so because of this success they exposed him to even MORE mutations than a typical Witcher. These additional mutations caused his hair to lose all of it's pigment and turn white, which is what has led to his nickname The White Wolf.
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How slow do witchers age?

From what i've learned from the games and books, every century counts as a decade in terms of aging for witchers. For instance when Geralt talked to the Herbalist in Velen, he said “gray hair but youthful face”. Geralt is almost a 100 years old(or 97).
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Who was the actual first witcher?

How The First Witcher Was Created In The Witcher: Blood Origin. While Witchers have propagated enough to form a storied order in the original series, The Witcher: Blood Origin 's ending reveals that the first Witcher was an elf named Fjall (Laurence O'Fuarain).
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