Posted July 12, 2011
So, about Nilfgaard.
It's a large and advanced empire. Their tech is better (considering that the best generic gear in game is tagged "Nilfgaardian"). They are aggressive and expansive (who isn't?). They are less overt about their racism - yes, Dol Blathanna is essentially a "reservation" for the elves and the Daisy of the Valley is a collaborator - but at least nonhumans don't get lynched like they do in the North.
Their Emperor owes his life to Geralt.
And they are fond of wearing black.
However, throughout the game, implications are made that the Southerners are actually evil, and Emhyr is not just a conquest-happy tyrant, but someone significantly more sinister. What's the deal?
It's a large and advanced empire. Their tech is better (considering that the best generic gear in game is tagged "Nilfgaardian"). They are aggressive and expansive (who isn't?). They are less overt about their racism - yes, Dol Blathanna is essentially a "reservation" for the elves and the Daisy of the Valley is a collaborator - but at least nonhumans don't get lynched like they do in the North.
Their Emperor owes his life to Geralt.
And they are fond of wearing black.
However, throughout the game, implications are made that the Southerners are actually evil, and Emhyr is not just a conquest-happy tyrant, but someone significantly more sinister. What's the deal?