Eskel perks up as she talks more about magic and how it works in her world. Although he carries himself with a battle-readiness, he's a lot less overtly cautious of her now.

"Whole lot to tackle there. I'll start at the beginning: I'm a witcher. We're not a race, exactly. We start human, and are then strengthened through mutagens and alchemy - that is, our version of alchemy, which sounds different than yours. Enhanced senses, strength, endurance, reflexes, the ability to use signs...all for the purpose of making us the ultimate monster hunters. For hire, that is." As he speaks, Eskel indicates to his yellow, cat-like eyes, then the two swords strapped to his back.

"Speakin' of signs and alchemy, no, they aren't all related to an element like Igni is. Aard is a blast of force. Quen makes a shield. Just as some examples. As far as I know, mages in my world aren't tied to one particular magical practice, though they might specialize or excel in one. Alchemy is the craft of working with herbs, animal and monster parts, and other ingredients to make potions, medicines, and the like. Witchers have increased resistance to toxins, and we use that to our advantage in alchemy. A witcher's potion would kill a normal person."