Triss Merigold was one of 22 mages that fought for the North during the Battle of Sodden Hill. 13 of her fellow mages died, though for a time it was falsely believe Triss had also perished during the fight, earning her the moniker "14th of the Hill". However, this battle left a profound emotional impact on Triss, as she witnessed the death of her friends and fellow mages and made her self-conscious of certain outfits due to lingering scars.