This dilapidated manor in the woods near Murivel in Redania was owned by the cursed man Nivellen. Throughout the gardens grew Nazairi azure-coloured roses with faint purple shades at the tips.[1]
History[]
Early history[]
Purchased for him and his family by their fortune built from robbery and deception, after Nivellen was cursed he scared off all the workers and so lived in seclusion in the manor. One day, he saw a man trying to steal roses from his aunt's garden, and so, enraged, he rushed outside to deal with the merchant, when he recalled childhood fairy tales about princesses turning frogs into princes through true love, and so the desperately lonely Nivellen demanded that the trader give him his daughter in exchange for his life, only to learn that she was too young as she was only 8 years old. However, feeling sorry for the state of the trader, Nivellen invited him inside and gifted him a small fortune as he had large reserves of money within the manor.
Word of this quickly spread and within 2 weeks, another trader came to the manor with his daughter, coming to an agreement with Nivellen, which involved the girl keeping Nivellen company for a year in return for a tidy sum. Initially terrified, she grew accustomed to living with Nivellan after a month, however, Nivellen was very awkward around her and couldn't bring himself to talk to her as he had no experience with talking to women, thus, he decided to resign himself to his own means once this period came to an end, refusing to entertain people who came to his manor with similar propositions, however, he later caved in due to loneliness and decided to take in females to keep him company.
The first one of these females was a girl called Fenne, the first girl who had an intimate relationship with Nivellen. Another one of these girls was Primula, the daughter of an impoverished knight. Nivellen, having gained some self-confidence due to his relationship with Fenne, also developed a close relationship with Primula. This is quickly followed by a series of such relationships with two other girls, Ilka and Venimira.[1]
Meeting Geralt[]
Twelve years into the curse, he met Geralt of Rivia, who was investigating the deaths of a merchant and a female companion near his manor, and after a confrontational first encounter with the witcher, with the latter masquerading as being a traveler who lost his way, Nivellen was surprised that Geralt was apathetic to his appearance, and decided to invite him into his house. Eventually, the witcher killed his latest partner Vereena, which lifted Nivellen's curse, and so he left.[1]
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