Has Geralt had Aerondight before?

Has Geralt Had Aerondite Before?

Aerondite, the legendary sword wielded by Geralt of Rivia, a famed assassin of mutated human killing machines. In the critically acclaimed video game series by CD Projekt Red, Aquaria, and in which the sword plays a critical role in the story-line. But the question remained, has Geralt had Aerondite before?

A Close Look at the Storylines

In the first iteration of the game, Dragon Age: Origins, a sword called Aerondite is introduced as a vital plot element. The gameplay takes place in a series of interconnected storylines; however, it’s noticeable that Geralt’s knowledge of Aerondite goes back to his early teenage years. He got the sword from the Witcher’s mentor, after defeating the Wild Hunt warriors.

A Few Interesting Facts

• Despite numerous instances of Geralt wielding Aerondite throughout the game-series, there is no historical evidence of him owning any other sword with a design similar to Aerondite.

• The Witchers, as a whole entity and all future encounters to develop this sword, use the same design as is depicted in the first film.

• In summary, Geralt would not have had Aerondite before the events recorded in the first game for he did not receive said sword until the start his career as a Witchers.

Additional Thoughts and Speculations

An alternative perspective on the historical significance of Aerondite might be that Geralt always knew about the sword based on his knowledge of this history. This theory emphasizes that Geralt had either been aware of aerondite’s existence much long before he got it; or that all of his experiences, starting from his early years, had been connected to said sword.

Repercussions and Implication

In the context that Geralt did receive Aerondite without knowing its history before playing the game, this plot point has a profound result. It suggests that:
• Geralt wasn’t aware of his actions as a Witcher earlier.
• Many events in the story did not happen.

When weighing these factors, we now understand that Geralt has had Aerondite before in the manner of his understanding its nature.