The "hero" of the story isn't just fighting monsters this week; he’s fighting the heartbreak of losing his trust in the woman he loves while trying to protect the daughter he just found. 2. Pain as a Power Source
must face the reality that he cannot protect Ciri from everything. Ciri must survive the literal demon of her own trauma. [S2E7] Voleth Meir
Voleth Meir isn't a demon that feeds on flesh; she feeds on . We see this manifest as she manipulates Francesca Findabair. After the horrific assassination of Francesca’s newborn elven babe, the wave of collective elven grief provides the "energy" Voleth Meir needs to break free from her cage. The "hero" of the story isn't just fighting