You’ll hear about this old fortress throughout the game but won’t visit it until much later on.

The fortress and surrounding area are both home to a ton of history and significance.

Kaer Morhen’s story goes back centuries, and its role continues in the Witcher 3’s story.

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10What is Kaer Morhen?

So, you’ve heard this name “Kaer Morhen” but have no idea what it is?

That’s likely, as it’s referenced throughout the Witcher 3 a few times before you actually visit.

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It’s here that many of thechoices that affect the ending of the gamewill take place.

9How Do You Get There?

In-universe, Kaer Morhen is highly inaccessible.

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For the player, it’s a bit simpler.

You won’t be able to visit Kaer Morhen until Act II with the quest Ugly Baby.

It was named this for the fact that the area used to be surrounded by a large sea.

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This tutorial section will involve training with Ciri at Kaer Morhen.

Ciri actually completed much of the training to become a witcher at Kaer Morhen.

Unfortunately, she never finished undergoing the required mutations.

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But, it is actually part of another nation altogether Kaedwen.

Kaedwen is one of the Northern Realmsand the second largest country on the Continent, just behind Nilfgaard.

Kaer Morhen is found in the northeastern section of the country, nestled away into the forests and mountains.

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This took many by surprise.

These locals laid siege to the fortress, killing many of the witchers, both young and old.

However, one particular trial awaits those planning to head to the keep.

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Surrounding Kaer Morhen is an easy-to-miss trail called The Witcher’s Trail.

This path is difficult to navigate and young witchers refer to it as “the Killer.”

These includeKeira Metz, Ermion, Zoltan Chivay, Vernon Roche, and Triss, among others.

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As a result, fortifying the keep against the Wild Hunt can be a difficult task.

Hoewever, if you dig out the armory, you’ll acquire a new silver sword.

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