Witcher 3 Devs Planned Triss Wedding

In the Witcher 3's "Ashen Marriage" quest, set in Novigrad, Geralt assists Triss Merigold and her fiancé, Castello, with wedding preparations. His tasks include monster extermination in the canals, procuring alcohol, and selecting a wedding gift for Triss. The gift's significance impacts Triss's response; a memory rose, a callback to Witcher 2, evokes a powerful emotional reaction, unlike more mundane presents.

However, a shocking revelation from Dijkstra exposes Castello's connection to witch hunters, casting doubt on his intentions. The nobleman is revealed to be under duress, blackmailed into the marriage to protect a daughter from a previous relationship.

Geralt can choose to disclose this truth to Triss, either alone or with Castello. Regardless, the wedding is called off. Triss's reaction varies – either disappointment in her fiancé or gratitude for his honesty, but ultimately she deems the marriage premature.

This unexpected turn could have significantly deepened Geralt and Triss's dynamic and further developed supporting characters.