Some of the sorceresses of the Lodge in The Witcher 2
Lodge of Sorceresses arose from the ruins of the Council of Sorcerers after the incident on Thanedd Island essentially killed the older order. It's a secret organization comprised entirely of female mages; it's even referred to as a sisterhood. It was started by Philippa Eilhart about six weeks after the coup on Thanedd Island. The first meeting was attended by Philippa, Triss Merigold, Keira Metz, Margarita Laux-Antille, Sabrina Glevissig, Sheala de Tancarville, Francesca Findabair and Assire var Anahid, though only some of the sorceresses where physically able to join the proceedings. For the second meeting, all the members did attend physically.
The Lodge's meetings take place in the castle of Montecalvo, Philippa's home base.
Notable members
Founding members:
- Philippa Eilhart
- Margarita Laux-Antille
- Triss Merigold
- Keira Metz
- Sabrina Glevissig
- Sheala de Tancarville
- Francesca Findabair
- Assire var Anahid
Later members:
- Fringilla Vigo (invited by Assire var Anahid)
- Ida Emean aep Sivney (invited by Francesca Findabair)
- Yennefer of Vengerberg ("invited" by Francesca Findabair)
- Cirilla of Cintra (present only during one meeting)
Novels
In Baptism of Fire the Lodge plans to have Ciri wed Tankred Thyssen of Kovir in order to create a country ruled by magic. The Lodge then plans to use this country to create an empire that rivals Nilfgaard.
In The Witcher computer game
In the original game, the Lodge and its members are only mentioned. The Lodge itself plays no active role.
Glossary Entry
The Lodge of Sorceresses The Lodge of Sorceresses was founded after the mutiny on Thanedd Island as a substitute for the Council of Sorcerers. The founders' aim was to bring the war between Nilfgaard and the Northern Kingdoms to a close while maintaining the mages' influence on the fate of the world. It is effectively an association of the most powerful female mages from both the northern and the southern realms. The Lodge has significant political influence, although its activities are not entirely understood by the public.
Source
In The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
In The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, the Lodge of Sorceresses has an important influence game narrative.
Depending on the player's choices, some of the sorceresses may find their deaths. Among these are Assire var Anahid killed by Shilard, and Síle de Tansarville optionally by Letho, if Geralt had no intention to save her. Furthermore Sabrina Glevissig has previously been executed by King Henselt three years earlier. Philippa Eilhart is imprisoned and blinded by King Radovid, who charges her with treason. Yennefer of Vengerberg lost her memory and is in Nilfgaard. The entire lodge is thus destroyed, but it is not know yet what will be the fate of sorceresses still alive, such as Triss Merigold, Fringilla Vigo and Francesca Findabair.