Istredd was a well-respected sorcerer in the city of Aedd Gynvael with a keen interest in archaeology. As a young apprentice, he studied under Roedskilde. Yennefer worked with him then and again.
He was one of Yennefer's long-time lovers. He challenged Geralt to a duel for the right to exclusive access to Yennefer's affections.
In the Polish Movie and TV series
Istredd proposed to Yennefer while she was with Geralt in Aedd Gynvael. He promised her stability, a home, a future, and the child(ren) she's longed for. However, Yennefer left the city even before Geralt, and Istredd ended up helping Geralt when he faced Dermot Marranga and his men.
Played by Bronisław Wrocławski.
In the Netflix series
In the Netflix-Adaptation the sorcerer is portrayed by Royce Pierreson, and is said to be a graduate of Ban Ard. Istredd appeared in three episodes of the first season so far: Four Marks (E2), Betrayer Moon (E3), Before a Fall (E7).