[vivaxardas]

Well, yes, Emhyr had some unconventional ideas, but didn't he eventually settle down without Ciri? Plus, Emhyr posses some consciousness, contrary to Philippa (I like the way Dandelion described her), or the Lodge in general, for example. In any case, emperors come and go, but the empire remains. So, if we recall a good advice Lord Varys gave to Lord Stark in GOT ("I want you to serve the realm, and the realm needs peace"), I would be much more inclined to side with the North if anyone there actually served the realm, and not their own agenda. At present saving the North feels like saving a bunch of scheming bastards, murderers and scoundrels from the bad consequences of their own actions. No way in hell would I do this, they got exactly what they deserved.

[Jobbert]

mariobros777, you might want to use the spoiler tag if you're gonna tell such big plot spoilers from the books.

[mariobros777]

Just no. Emhyr better than the northern monarchs? Even if Henselt was greedy, the Nilfgaardian agents fueled his greed. Foltest SUFFERED their presence in his camp. Plowing diplomacy. The lodge (don't misunderstand, except for Triss i hate them and if in-game able, i would kill them all myself) was framed by Nilfgaardian plots. So whose fault exactly is the poor state of the current, in-game North? Diplomacy and politics of the South. And in lore's history, the Squirrels also were tricked by the South and used as pawns, too. As per Geralt's in-game dialogue, at least.

The only victims are "simple folk who know nothing of politics, and die fighting in the narrow, sit and pis filled streets". The best for them, at least according to my humble opinion, is to continue having all these 4 different realms, repel the invasion and repeat the battle of brena with same results as last time. Did not kill Letho, but in Witcher 3, whatever is called a black one and bears the sun symbol, or identifies as a Nilfgaardian and is killable, all their heads are so going to decorate my trophy inventory slot...

[vivaxardas]

Let's agree to disagree. />/> I am strongly pro-Roman pro-Nilfgaardian. In the North we have racial hatred, piss-poor peasants, constant wars, conflicts, and plotting - Aedirn and Kaedwen battle for generations, Temeria conspire against Kaedwen, Redania conspire against everybody, knights of flaming rose hate non-humans and mages, mages screw everybody given a chance, and so on. The North is a frigging mess. I want Empire, good roads, literacy, law and order, and, most importantly, peace. I had enough of this barbarian "brothel on fire". That's why in TW2, after several runs through the game, I couldn't take it anymore, and I started to work exclusively for the glory of the Great Sun and the White Flame Dancing on the Barrows of his Foes, and in TW3 I'll do whatever it takes to help Emhyr to take over at least a part of the North (I think, he realistically can take Lyria, Temeria with its protectorates, and Aedirn, and move a border from Yaruga to Pontar). />/>

I guess I may be the most pro-nilfgaardian on this forum. It's kind of crazy, I have never been into any game so much before. Gosh, I love these games. Cheers.

[Wichat]

Pro-Roman? mmm I always feel more Carthaginian. I've never see Nilfgaadrian with sympathy... a question of taste I think... /> I cannot believe in Great Redeemers by using of force or fear. Yes, yes, I know, I'm am the strangest in this forum thinking that way.../>

[KnightofPhoenix]

The Carthaginians were as imperialistic as the Romans, and would have done more or less the same if they were as powerful. Them not doing what Rome did is a function of power, not morality. But it's always easy for the weaker party to claim the moral high ground.

[mariobros777]

Son, this barbarian brothel on fire is a good thing for old geralt! Remember his words towards thaler during the party? He is a relic of the past, never understood, never liked new "customs". Simple things make him happy, or at least make him feel comfortable, and is used and accustomed to them. As in the "something is burning" dialogue. The man is used to all this. Pretty much reminds me of asterix and obelix like scenes, although a lot more serious and gory, minus the humor too... And he does not want Dandelion near when he starts swinging! Peace is so going to rob poor old mister gervant from all his habits...

[vivaxardas]

Yes, the witchers benefit from chaos and monsters it brings. But, I guess, a slow-moving conquest, couple of provinces at a time would suit Geralt just fine. A war will breed monsters on both sides of the divide - and master Geralt would be right there to lend a helping hand. 5 more years, new provinces are at peace at last - another war, to conquer Kaedwen, or Redania, for example. More monsters - more money to be made. Enough for Gelart till the day he dies, and he has no reason to think about the future generations of witchers, because he may very well be the last one left.

[Wichat]

KnightofPhoenix said:

The Carthaginians were as imperialistic as the Romans, and would have done more or less the same if they were as powerful. Them not doing what Rome did is a function of power, not morality. But it's always easy for the weaker party to claim the moral high ground. ›››

I now, but we were Cathaginians before Romans... and we lived Roman arrived as an encroachment OMG! I speaking in first person!!! />

[KnightofPhoenix]

Well Carthage also conquered the Iberian peninsula, specifically under Hamilcar Barca, barring coastal areas that were colonized by the Phoenicians earlier.

[Wichat]

KnightofPhoenix said:

Well Carthage also conquered the Iberian peninsula, specifically under Hamilcar Barca, barring coastal areas that were colonized by the Phoenicians earlier. ›››

Well, before Carthaginians there was some differents peoples, among them the Iberians, inhabitants of the Easthern and Sounthern of the peninsula. There was also Celtics in the Northern, and Lusitans in the Western, and, Celtiberians in the middle ... etc, etc
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Carthaginians were the first who put some unity in those lands...

[sfinxCZ]

Wichat said:

Pro-Roman? mmm I always feel more Carthaginian. I've never see Nilfgaadrian with sympathy... a question of taste I think... I cannot believe in Great Redeemers by using of force or fear. Yes, yes, I know, I'm am the strangest in this forum thinking that way... ›››

You are not alone
I don't want to bring here discussion from another topic but ... Sabrina burned down whole battlefield, he burned whole countries. his crimes and his using of power are really bad. He holds his position by fear, I hope Geralt will finish his job from Cintra. (If he did that order from Calanthe.. )