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Scientists create first ever detailed map of The Witcher’s world ‘for the sake of fans’

Part of a series of maps called ‘Poland in the Modern World,’ it is the first such detailed map of the topography, the course of borders and rivers, the location of islands and cities. Marcin Wereszczyński/Press materials

Unhappy with traditional maps of the imaginary lands, University of Warsaw scientists decided to ‘do something about it for fans’. In addition to containing objects mentioned in all The Witcher books, series, games and comics, there are also many names and geographic objects invented to complete the map.

World’s largest ‘The Witcher’ mural to become latest wall art to grace the face of Łódź

Covering 26-floors, spanning an area of 2,000 sq/m, and reaching 78-metres in height, the work in the heart of the city on the side of a residential complex commonly known as Manhattan, will feature Geralt of Rivia as its principal character.

Producers give tantalising hint that Netflix’s Witcher 2 could include Polish actors

In an interview with PAP Life executive producer Tomasz Bagiński hinted that the second season could also include some Polish names saying: “Unfortunately, I cannot give any names yet, not even nationalities, beyond what has already been announced. But this is just the first announcement. There are more roles in the second season...”

Fans go wild for Witcher-themed bar

The Edinburgh bar released a teaser video on social media featuring symbols from the video game with the caption “Toss a coin for another sneak peek! Blood, Wine & Monsters” and hashtags including #comingsoon and #witcher, prompting a wave of excitement among fans.

The Witcher arrives and is everything hoped for: sexy, bloodthirsty and a great adaptation!

The epic fantasy tale following the adventures of monster hunter Geralt of Rivia, is an early Christmas treat for both the genre’s fans and the saga’s cult following, says TFN’s Joanna Jasińska.

Witcher crew rolls in to start filming as Netflix brings the series home

Production company will shoot a new series based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski at locations in Poland.

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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