No Man had been left in charge, and he had proved a terrible ruler. Why? Well, the emperor of Nilfgaard had not yet claimed it, Temeria was in disarray, and the Redanians had already retreated north. At this time it was commonly known as No Man's Land. Only a man who has been to this land can know just how vile it is. Geralt traveled to Velen in search of Ciri, an act that attested to the depth of his devotion.