When I first heard that Jaskier would be a part of The Witcher prequel, I was quite surprised. The prequel, The Witcher: Blood Origin, is set 1200 years before the events of the original show.
Jaskier is a recurring character in the original series, so it is quite strange that he actually existed a thousand years ago. The only way this could be possible is through magic or if he were to be immortal.
But trust me, it is not that complicated. There’s a very simple way to explain Jaskier’s appearance in The Witcher: Blood Origin, and we’re here to clear your confusion!
Jaskier is not immortal in The Witcher. His scenes in Blood Origin are set in the present-day timeline, and he acts as a listener to an age-old story. He did not exist when the events of the prequel took place. Jaskier’s presence in the prequel connects it to the original series.
Here’s everything you need to know about Jaskier’s appearance in The Witcher: Blood Origin and how he manages to bridge the gap between the prequel and the original series.
Why Jaskier Is Present in The Witcher: Blood Origin
Jaskier is one of the most popular characters of The Witcher, after Geralt of Rivia. His presence in the prequel series helps connect the two shows. It also makes it easier for fans to relate to the series, considering that it is set more than a thousand years before the events of The Witcher.
Jaskier’s profession as a traveling bard perfectly explains his presence in the series. Jaskier is not immortal, and he’s obviously not a thousand years old. So, he isn’t present in the actual timeline of the prequel.
Jaskier is the one who actually listens to the story of Blood Origin, which focuses on how the first Witcher was created and what happened during the mystical event of the Conjunction of the Spheres.
Most of the series takes place 1200 years before the events of The Witcher, but the series begins in the present day, with an opening scene featuring Jaskier. This opening scene takes place just after the events of The Witcher Season 2.
The elf, Seanchai, invites Jaskier to listen to the tale of the Conjunction of the Spheres and sing the age-old story back to life since he is a traveling bard.
Jaskier is initially skeptical about it and questions its relevance, explaining that heroes coming together to save the world is quite generic. I wouldn’t say he was wrong, either! But this allows Seanchai to talk more about the event and eventually narrate the story of the mystical event that shapes the present-day world in the universe.
In other words, Jaskier is not present during the event, but he just acts as a listener to carry forward its story. This also explains that he isn’t immortal or a time traveler. Tough luck.
How Jaskier’s Presence Sets up The Witcher Season 3
Jaskier learns everything about the Conjunction of the Spheres and the first Witcher in Blood Origin. He also learns about a new prophecy about Princess Ciri, so he can now inform Geralt of Rivia and Ciri about it.
Now that Jaskier has a lot of clarity about the mystical event, his presence will help Geralt in Season 3. He will have the answer to many questions. I think the sole reason he is a part of the prequel is to act as a messenger.
Jaskier hears the story, and Seanchai asks him to bring alive the story of the mystical event once again. Naturally, he has a big role to play in being a bard messenger and telling the story of the Conjunction of the Spheres to people in the present timeline.
We’ll learn more about Jaskier’s significance when The Witcher Season 3 arrives. Let’s see how it plays out!
About The Witcher: Blood Origin
The Witcher: Blood Origin is a four-episode fantasy miniseries adapted from The Witcher novels by Andrzej Sapkowski. It also serves as a prequel to Netflix’s The Witcher.
It is set 1200 years before the events of The Witcher, and will depict the creation of the first Witcher, alongside events leading to the “Conjunction of the Spheres”. Additionally, it will explore the ancient Elven civilization before its demise.
The main cast includes Sophia Brown as Éile, Laurence O’Fuarain as Fjall, and Michelle Yeoh as Scian.
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