Sorensen

Sorensen was a witcher from the School of the Manticore, active during the 13th century. Following the Assault on Stygga castle, he was hired by Sabrina Glevissig to assassinate Regis.Regis Journey Story
==Biography==
Sorensen was likely brought to one of the two Manticore School keeps as a child, where he was trained to become a witcher. He seemed to specialize in hunting Vampires and bore at least one scar on his neck as a reminder of a battle with one.
After the Second Northern War, he was hired by the Lodge of Sorceresses to track down and eliminate Regis, a Higher Vampire they had regenerated before the destruction of Stygga Castle. Sorensen pursued Regis for an extended period, eventually tracing him to the town of Warfurt. There, he was approached by a councilman who wished to hire him to kill a vampire residing in the temple's bell tower. Sorensen demanded 200 orens as payment and, after a remark by the reverend patriarch about psalms offering protection, decided to use the temple's choir as bait for the vampire.
The vampire took the bait and descended upon the choristers, feeding on some of them. As it attempted to retreat, Sorensen identified it as being from the Gharasham tribe. He then revealed himself from behind a gargoyle and ensnared the vampire with a silver chain. As the creature fell onto the roof, Sorensen gave chase, preparing to decapitate it. However, before he could deliver the killing blow, the vampire transformed into a pool of blood, dodging the attack and freeing itself from the chain. It immediately reformed and charged at Sorensen, who narrowly dodged the attack and shot the creature with his switchbow. Unfortunately, the vampire fled up the tower, and Sorensen could do nothing but watch as it escaped.
With no other option, Sorensen inspected the corpses of the dead in the tower, noting that there were two distinct bite marks present. After leaving Warfurt with his payment, Sorensen contacted Sabrina Glevissig via Xenovox. Although their agreement stipulated that he was to ask no questions, he demanded answers and double payment, threatening to leave for Angren if his demands were not met. After Sabrina provided the information, Sorensen spotted a small cottage.
In the cottage, he spoke with the inhabitants, who explained that marauders and a grey-haired man had come earlier, with the latter paying them for a horse and provisions. The daughter accidentally revealed that they were paid in gold, prompting Sorensen to examine the coin. Determining that it was over 300 years old, he concluded that he was closing in on his target. He set off to catch up with the vampire, tracking the trail of the ancient coin.
Sorensen eventually caught up with his targets as they were resting in a settlement and eavesdropped on the conversation between the two vampires and a woman. After gathering enough information, he moved as far from the settlement as possible to contact Sabrina again. He informed her that he had discovered the vampires' destination and that Regis was not as weak as he had initially believed, having witnessed him hypnotize soldiers. In response, Sabrina sent him an enchanted ornate dagger specifically designed to kill vampires; however, it could only be used once, so Sorensen would have to deal with the second vampire by other means.
The witcher followed the tracks of the sleigh that Regis and Dettlaff were following. He arrived just in time to save the two men dragging the sleigh to an old sawmill from Ghouls, using his arbalest and bombs. He then struck a deal with the men: they would help him spring a trap on the vampires, and in return, they could keep the gold they were carrying. The men agreed, planning to lure Dettlaff and Néris, while Sorensen would confront Regis.
When the vampires arrived, the trap was initially successful. Regis was pinned to the sleigh by a crossbow bolt, and Dettlaff and Néris went after the shooters, leaving Sorensen to face Regis alone. Before Sorensen could finish off Regis, the vampire managed to free himself, and a fierce battle ensued. The witcher gained the upper hand, severing the fingers of one hand and inflicting severe wounds to Regis's stomach and leg before throwing him back with Aard. Just as Sorensen prepared to deliver the killing blow, Regis drank the blood from the corpse on the sleigh, regaining his strength. The vampire quickly turned the tide, badly wounding Sorensen. However, instead of killing the witcher, Regis spared his life, stating that he was not a monster before leaving Sorensen behind.
Sorensen eventually recovered from his wounds. He then contacted Sabrina and informed her that he was resigning from the contract. As she cursed at him for a prolonged time, he threw the Xenovox into the Yaruga river.
== References ==
Category:Witchers