Tubiel of Brenna

Tubiel of Brenna portrait ( Circa, 1280 ) [ art by Midjourney V4, edition by Witcher190 and Nahir ]

## Biographical Information

### Died

In the Magne Massacre, saving her husband and son from being killed by Mimit being killed by one of The Painted Hats, mercenaries hired by the mage to defend the castle by being pierced through the back by a sword.

## Political Information

### Profession

Witcher
Mercenary

### Affiliation

School of the Griffin
School of the Cat
School of the Lynx ( honorary, given long after her death because of her acts )

## Relationships

### Other

Gwidon ( master / foster father )
Boadicea ( Witcheress) ( master / foster mother)
Sigurd Pitch of Brenna ( adopted son )

**Tubiel of Brenna**, better known as the **Lioness of Brenna**, was a witcheress of the School of the Cat *( although not complete)* and honorary of the School of the Lynx. Considered by many historians of the witcher guild to be a proto-lynx long before Lambert had the idea. She was also the best friend, lover, wife and love of his life of the famous witcher - explorer Putnam Pitch and adoptive mother of Sigurd Pitch of Brenna.

**Character under a rewrite/revision. In the future, the page will be completely updated.**

## Biography

### Early life

Little or nothing is known about Tubiel of Brenna's early life. Even Tubiel herself did not recall it with clarity. The scarce information available always pointed towards the involvement of a particular organization—the Order of the White Rose. Within the order, the identity of Tubiel's father, the man responsible for siring the later renowned and mythicized *"Lioness of Brenna,"* remained a mystery. Some sources alluded to an anonymous knight from the order, whose wife tragically passed away during childbirth, ultimately leading him to abandon the child. Others, however, suggested a different origin story. They proposed that Count of Moën, Falwick, might be Tubiel's father. It was believed that Falwick, prior to his service to Duke Hereward, had spent time near Brenna during the mid-1250s. According to these accounts, Falwick engaged in a fleeting romance with an unknown fisherwoman, resulting in Tubiel's birth. While the latter scenario seemed more probable, certainty eluded all speculations regarding Tubiel's true lineage.

The reasons behind Tubiel's abandonment remain shrouded in mystery, leaving room for speculation and conjecture. When the paths of the young four-year-old Tubiel and Keldar, the esteemed grandmaster witcher of the School of the Griffin, converged in the town of Brenna, Keldar found himself in the midst of collecting his well-earned reward for ridding the river of its treacherous Drowners. It was during this encounter that Tubiel's dire circumstances came to light. For at least a year, the vulnerable girl had been forced to navigate the harsh realities of life as a beggar.

Keldar, seasoned by his experiences as a witcher and attuned to the signs of hardship, recognized the undeniable resilience and resourcefulness that Tubiel exhibited. In a moment of desperation, driven by hunger and the unyielding grip of destitution, Tubiel's actions spoke volumes. Her attempt to pilfer Keldar's precious silver sword, a valuable item that could fetch a considerable price for sustenance, revealed her determination and innate ability to survive amidst adversity.

The sight of a young child resorting to such desperate measures struck a chord within Keldar's heart. He couldn't help but speculate on the arduous path Tubiel had traversed, enduring the trials of life on the streets. Although the exact circumstances leading to her abandonment remained elusive, Keldar's intuition led him to believe that Tubiel's journey as a beggar had commenced at a tender age.

As Tubiel stood before Keldar, vulnerability and determination radiating from her eyes, he recognized a flicker of potential within her. A rare smile crossed the witcher's face, a mix of compassion and amusement. He felt a connection to the young girl and saw the possibility of her becoming a valuable addition to the School of the Griffin, which was still in the process of rebuilding. With a smile still lingering, Keldar extended an offer to Tubiel: if she came with him, she could have a silver sword as beautiful as his. Overwhelmed by the kindness and the opportunity presented to her, Tubiel eagerly accepted. Thus, her path to becoming the future Lioness of Brenna began.

### Time at the School of the Cat / Dyn Marv Caravan ( 1265 - 1270s )

Although at the age of 10, she would have to leave for the School of the Cat, because the Griffins had lost the knowledge to mutate women after the avalanche. During that time, she would be assigned to Gwidon, who would become her foster father and her main teacher, who would teach her everything, but mainly espionage and infiltration techniques.

During her time at the School of the Griffin, Tubiel showed a natural talent in different aspects of the witcher life. However, as the Griffins had lost the knowledge to mutate women after the avalanche, they were unable to fully train her as a witcher. Recognizing her potential, Keldar and the other Griffins made the difficult decision to send her to the School of the Cat, where she could receive the mutations and then return with The Griffins.

Kristov of White Orchard was selected and accompanied Tubiel on her journey to the School of the Cat due to his relationship with D´yaebl. Although the Griffins did not approve of it, they understood that it could serve as a diplomatic trump card. As a fellow Griffin, Kristov understood the difficult decision that had been made and was determined to ensure that Tubiel received the best training possible. Despite the rivalry between the two schools, Kristov and the other Griffins saw this as an opportunity for Tubiel to reach her full potential as a witcher.

During her time at the School of the Cat, Tubiel was trained by some of the most skilled witchers in the art of stealth and espionage. She learned how to blend in with her surroundings, how to move silently, and how to gather information without being detected. She quickly became one of the most skilled pupils at the school, and her natural talent in these areas was soon recognized by her teachers.

One of her most important teachers was Gwidon, who became her foster father and main mentor. He taught her everything he knew about infiltration and espionage, and she quickly became one of his most skilled pupils. Gwidon was impressed with her natural talent, and he took her under his wing, training her in the art of assassination and covert operations.

But all this was not planned, as the orders from The Griffins were clear, but simple. A few months, that even if they were hard, would allow her to pass or die in The Trials, and after that, return to Kaer Seren. Sadly, as Kristov was returning to the fortress, he was killed by Leo Bonhart. This, coupled with the nomadic nature of the caravan, made it impossible to locate The Cats to retrieve the young Tubiel, causing her to spend the next 10 years of training with them.

During her time at the School of the Cat, Tubiel was not only trained in the art of stealth and espionage, but also in combat and monster hunting. She learned how to use a variety of weapons, including crossbows, swords, and throwing knives. She also learned how to track and hunt down various creatures, from werewolves to necrophages.

During her time with the Cats, Tubiel faced many challenges. The caravan was constantly on the move and she had to adapt to a new environment every few weeks. The Cats were also known for their amoral and chaotic nature, and Tubiel struggled to come to terms with their actions and the way they treated others. They were not as disciplined as the Griffins, and they often acted without regard for the consequences of their actions.

Tubiel also found it difficult to reconcile her own values and beliefs with those of the Cats. She had been raised with a strong sense of morality and justice, and she struggled to understand why the Cats did not share these same values. She often found herself at odds with her fellow witchers, and she felt isolated and alone.

By the year 1267 Tubiel formed a strong bond with Guxart, who acted as a grandfather figure to her. Guxart saw her potential and took her under his wing, teaching her everything he knew about the witcher trade and how to survive in the harsh and unforgiving world of the witchers. When Guxart was assassinated by Lexandre, it had a profound impact on Tubiel. She was devastated by the loss of one of her closest friends and felt a deep sense of betrayal and anger towards Lexandre and the other Cats who had not done enough to protect Guxart. This event marked a turning point in Tubiel's life, causing her to question the morals and values of the Cats' caravan and leading her to seek out a new path. Tubiel's grief over Guxart's death would also cause her to become more distant from the rest of the Cats, who she saw as complicit in his murder.

She would spend more and more time training alone, honing her skills and trying to make sense of the events that had led to Guxart's death. Her teacher and father figure, Gwidon, would try to convince her not to spend so much time alone, after seeing the pain and rage that consumed Tubiel, tried to reach out to her and help her cope with her loss. He understood that Guxart's death had affected her deeply, but he knew that she needed to channel her grief and anger into her training and not let it consume her. Despite Gwidon's efforts, Tubiel was unable to let go of her grief and anger, and she became increasingly isolated. She would spend most of her time training alone, honing her skills to the point of obsession which eventually turned into bullying by her classmates and the events of 1269.

In 1269, at the age of 14, she earned her nickname of the *"Lioness of Brenna"* after murdering three of her schoolmates, who tried to sexually abuse her. These companions, in addition to the attempted abuse of Tubiel, also attempted to take control of the caravan, killing Gwidon in the process while he was recovering from his wounds. Killing them earned her the appreciation of The Cats, even after their extinction, even though she was not mutated. Treating her the same as if this were the case and not as someone second class. After the death of her former teacher, she was assigned to Boadicea ( Witcheress ), one of the Cat School's most senior women, who taught her all kinds of skills essentially related to survival (unlike Gwidon) and would become something like her foster mother until her death during the takeover of the caravan.

The Cats, influenced by the opinion of Boadicea ( Witcheress ) decided to mutate it much later, because it had a delayed puberty but sometime before 1272, the caravan of the cats would be attacked. This would prevent Tubiel from acquiring the witcher mutations.

### The Cat and the Eagle ( 1275 - 1280 )

In the year 1275, he would reencounter with his former best friend Putnam Pitch. The one she hadn't seen in 10 years and it would initiate a complicated and stormy relationship with him. Which would stabilize in the year 1280 with their marriage and the adoption of Sigurd.

#### Meeting in Creyden ( January 20, 1275 )

Tubiel who had been traveling alone, taking contracts since 1269, in early 1275 She heard of a contract in the town of Tancarville, where a wereshark had been terrorizing the coast of the town. Being skilled in the art of curing curses, she decided to take on the contract and put an end to the wereshark's suffering.

As she arrived in Tancarville, she quickly got to work, tracking the wereshark to its lair and preparing to cure its curse. However, as she was in the middle of the ritual, Putnam appeared and killed the wereshark, interrupting her work. Putnam, who had arrived a few hours later, had been hired too by the mayor to deal with the wereshark. The mayor, who had grown impatient with Tubiel's progress and feared for the safety of the town, had hired Putnam believing her to be dead. Putnam, due to his prejudice against The Cats and his belief that she would terrorize the city with the monster instead of curing or killing it in exchange for more money, acted quickly and put the beast down.

Tubiel was furious, as she had been so close to curing the wereshark's curse and ending its suffering. She kicked Putnam in the testicles, and left the lair, angry and frustrated. However, as she walked away, she couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity with Putnam. She had seen him before, but couldn't quite place where. She decided to return to the lair, curious to know more about this witcher who had interrupted her work.

When she returned, she found Putnam recovering from her kick, and she recognized him as the witcher she had met years ago during her time with the School of the Griffin. They reconnected and reminisced about their past, and despite their initial altercation, they quickly became friends.

This encounter marked the beginning of a long and complex relationship between the two, which would change the course of their lives forever. Their friendship would deepen over time, and they would eventually fall in love and become partners, both in their witcher trade and in their personal lives.

#### Traveling together

During this time, the two regained their lost friendship, which gradually developed into something more (although Putnam missed the hints for the most part) it was not until the events around Gradobor and in the cave that their relationship would officially become more than friendship.

#### Gradobor's Chimera ( March 5, 1275 )

*TBA* Checking the body one last time, while Putnam went for the reward, Tubiel would find a identification tag on the creature. Which would make it the product of mage experiments, but it would not be from the North, but from Nilfgaard. Which, after keeping it (and without saying anything to Putnam so as not to put him in danger) would eventually lead her to initiate an investigation to discover its origin.

#### The rottenness of the Nilfgaardian aristocracy / alliance with Brianna Vassermiller ( October - November, 1275 )

*TBA* the investigation was interrupted by Brianna's diplomatic incident. Brianna would later not resume the investigation as the possibility of being under surveillance by the Nilfgaardian Secret Service was high.

#### Time for reflection in Brenna ( December, 1275 )

*TBA* During this time Tubiel met the bard Elia Aep Bullogh in one of Brenna's taverns, and told her, her story with Putnam. Elia thus composed the first version of the famous ballad, "The Cat and the Eagle".

#### Back to the investigation ( 1276 )

*TBA* Gradually, the rumors in taverns and other places, of what "a red-haired woman with a cat medallion" was looking for and where she was going, began to be distorted. Causing Putnam to end up traveling to Melukka by mistake, following Tubiel's supposed trail.

#### Life in Brenna ( January 10, 1280 )

Having no witchers' place to go to, Tubiel spent winters in her birthplace, Brenna. More specifically, in the house that she adquired in 1275 and restored with Putnam in the year 1277. Preparing since September for the winter, moving around the area doing various mercenary jobs. and and occasionally monster contracts.

It would be that winter, while hunting a deer, that she would meet a young boy, about 8 years old who was suffering from moderate hypothermia and fainting which she would save and take home.

When the boy was well and woke up, Tubiel talked to him, and later, asked around town to see if anyone knew him, or knew of any news of a nearby accident. Seeing that this was not the case, and that the boy was suffering from a complete loss of memory, she, perhaps because of age, or perhaps because he reminded her of when she was a vagabond girl and Keldar rescued her, decided to adopt him and give him the name Sigurd, Sigurd of Brenna, later adopting the Pitch, once Putnam and she were engaged.

Putnam would not appear until mid-January, arriving from Ofir via a merchant ship that arrived at Gors Velen, having abandoned Radeyah and his life with her, because he could not forget the Lioness of Brenna, taking a boat that sailed the Pontar to Brenna, where he supposed she would be, meeting her and her future adopted son. They got engaged soon after, and organized the wedding, at the end of the same month.

## Personality

It is considered by many, and by the Lynx School (after Putnam insisted a lot, it must be said) as a proto-lynx. Her first years at the Griffin School marked her quite a lot. Added to the fact that she never received the mutations, she had a much " calm " personality than her more emotional classmates.

Which made her take a new approach to what it meant to be a "Cat". Approaching positions similar to the semi-mythical School of the Racoon and positioning herself at the other extreme compared to the cold and professional, School of the Rat and School of the Viper. She only accepted mercenary contracts if she knew that the target was someone really bad. Considering in her own philosophy (strongly influenced by the chivalric values of The Griffins ) , that the Cats, should not adopt a mercenary position, but be the ones to eliminate the "monsters" among the humans ( i.e. pedophiles, rapists, psychopaths, crime lords, people who abuse their power to the extreme, etc.... ) This earned her many enemies (something that always worried Putnam) and probably influenced her death.

On the more intimate side, due to her years with The Cats, she had a tough upbringing with a lot of traumas. The most notable being the attempted abuse and her first murder. This made her a complicated person, difficult to approach at first because of the psychological armor she had built up over the years to protect herself from the chaotic environment that was Dyn Marv's caravan.

Cold, distant and sarcastic. These were her three main traits, ready for violence to defend herself from such a harsh world. It was not until her meeting with Putnam, through their previous childhood friendship, that her true personality began to show. Like many others in her guild, loneliness affected her too much. She was a person, loving, close and maternal. She was able to show great empathy, which, because of her work, she had to hide. Something that complemented Putnam, as due to his somewhat more sensitive nature, he was quicker to suffer the dehumanization of the witchers due to their work. In that sense, the two complemented each other. Putnam allowing her to show her true nature and not repressing herself, and the witcher receiving in return that Humanity he needed so much, preventing him from falling into apathy. Something that would lead Putnam, after her death, to his Don Juanism, searching in other women for the same Humanity that she gave him.

But she also had her flaws. Due to her chaotic and crude upbringing, she was a foul-mouthed person, who lost her temper easily (except in her work) and very jealous (mainly due to the fact that she could show herself as she was with Putnam, added to the affection that The Griffin showed her, which only increased when they started their relationship) because she was afraid of losing him, and that she could never be herself again. As she was so empathic, this led to breakups for both of them, until during their time apart, she reflected and realized that their biological differences were the least of it, if they could make their time together worthwhile. Which would lead to their final reunion, wedding and adoption of Sigurd. This was unfortunately interrupted by what would later become known as the Magne Massacre.

## Death

“*I am grateful for the time I have had with you, and for the love we shared. Farewell, my love.*”
―Last words of Tubiel of Brenna, shortly before dying in the arms of Putnam Pitch
Tubiel would die in 1280, in the Magne Massacre, saving her husband and son from being killed by Mimit being killed by one of the Painted Hats, mercenaries hired by the mage to defend the castle by being pierced through the back by a sword.

## Abilities

* Signs
* Alchemy

## Equipment

* Feline Crossbow
* Cat School Steel & Silver swords
* Cat School armor
* Journal

## Notes

* To respect the lore of the books, Gwidon and Falwick have been separated into two distinct characters.
* Because the school to which Gwidon belongs is not specified in The Hexer, but he is made an enemy of Geralt, he is assigned the School of the Cat, following a bit after Brehen in the novels.
* Boadicea ( Witcheress ) is an OC created by Kerchieft which has been referenced for its incredible design and to give it some "life".

## Trivia

* Tubiel possessed a great voice and some natural musical talent. This was reflected in the songs he sang for Sigurd to put him to sleep.
* From time to time, despite not counting on mutations, she used to hunt monsters. Using traps, most of the time, except for small monsters.
* Tubiel was 5,5 ft ( 1,65 m ) tall.
* Tubiel has been greatly inspired by Amunet from the Assasin's Creed franchise and a little bit by Adha.