Triss' Wedding Cut From Witcher 3

In the Witcher 3 quest, "Ashen Marriage," Geralt assists Triss Merigold and her intended, Castello, with their impending nuptials in Novigrad. His tasks include ridding the canals of monsters, procuring alcohol, and selecting a wedding gift for Triss. The gift's significance impacts Triss's response; a memory rose, a callback to Witcher 2, evokes a strong emotional reaction, unlike more mundane presents.

However, Dijkstra's revelation of Castello's connection to witch hunters throws a wrench in the works. Castello is revealed to be under duress, blackmailed by the hunters who threaten to expose a secret about his daughter from a previous marriage.

Geralt has the option of disclosing this truth to Triss, either privately or with Castello present. Regardless, the wedding is called off. Triss is either disappointed in her fiancé or grateful for his honesty, but concludes the marriage was premature.

This unexpected turn of events presented a missed opportunity to enrich Geralt and Triss's relationship and further develop supporting characters.