Codex is created
A plague known as the Witchers' Scourge tears through the School of witchers scattered about the islands of B'Lerria, killing a huge percentage of the caste.
Eske is orphaned and is adopted by Maarten of the School of the Cat.
A group of adventurers come together to complete a contract. Includes Eske, Baldur, Codex, Va'kiree, Torin, and eventually Morton.