Triss' Wedding Cut from Witcher 3

In the Witcher 3's "Ashen Marriage" quest, set in Novigrad, Geralt assists Triss Merigold and her fiancé, Castello, with their impending nuptials. His tasks range from monster extermination in the city's canals to procuring wedding necessities and selecting a gift for the bride. The gift's significance is noteworthy; a memory rose, a recurring item from Witcher 2, evokes a powerful emotional response from Triss, unlike more mundane presents.

However, Dijkstra's revelation that Castello is entangled with witch hunters throws a wrench into the proceedings. Castello's involvement stems from blackmail—the hunters threaten to expose his illegitimate daughter from a previous marriage.

Geralt faces the choice of revealing this truth to Triss, either privately or with Castello present. Regardless of his approach, the wedding is called off. Triss's reaction varies; disappointment in her fiancé or gratitude for his honesty, but ultimately, she deems the marriage premature.

This plot development presented a missed opportunity to enrich Geralt and Triss's dynamic and further explore the supporting characters' arcs.