{"id":461906,"date":"2026-04-12T04:48:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T04:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=461906"},"modified":"2026-04-12T04:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T04:48:25","slug":"why-did-ciris-dad-burn-the-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-did-ciris-dad-burn-the-pictures\/","title":{"rendered":"Why did Ciri&#8217;s dad burn the pictures?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-did-ciris-dad-burn-the-pictures\/#Why_did_Ciris_dad_burn_the_pictures\" title=\"Why did Ciri&#8217;s dad burn the pictures?\">Why did Ciri&#8217;s dad burn the pictures?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-did-ciris-dad-burn-the-pictures\/#Understanding_the_Motivations_of_Ciris_Father\" title=\"Understanding the Motivations of Ciri&#8217;s Father\">Understanding the Motivations of Ciri&#8217;s Father<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-did-ciris-dad-burn-the-pictures\/#The_Complexity_of_Emhyrs_Character\" title=\"The Complexity of Emhyr&#8217;s Character\">The Complexity of Emhyr&#8217;s Character<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-did-ciris-dad-burn-the-pictures\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_Ciris_dad_burn_the_pictures\"><\/span>Why did Ciri&#8217;s dad burn the pictures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Ciri&#8217;s dad, also known as <strong>Emhyr var Emreis<\/strong> or <strong>Duny<\/strong>, burned the pictures to destroy any evidence that could <strong>prove his past as Duny and his paternal connection to Ciri<\/strong>, as he wanted to keep his true identity as the <strong>White Flame<\/strong> a secret. By burning the <strong>Cintran royal portraits<\/strong>, Emhyr aimed to eliminate any physical records that could potentially <strong>expose his true relationship with Ciri<\/strong> and undermine his power and authority as the Emperor of <strong>Nilfgaard<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Motivations_of_Ciris_Father\"><\/span>Understanding the Motivations of Ciri&#8217;s Father<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Complexity_of_Emhyrs_Character\"><\/span>The Complexity of Emhyr&#8217;s Character<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To comprehend the reasons behind Emhyr&#8217;s actions, it&#8217;s essential to delve into his character and the events that led him to become the <strong>White Flame<\/strong>. Emhyr&#8217;s transformation into the <strong>White Flame<\/strong> was a result of his <strong>desire for power and control<\/strong>, driven by a <strong>false prophecy<\/strong> that claimed his descendants would <strong>conquer the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Who is the White Flame?<\/strong>: The <strong>White Flame<\/strong> is actually <strong>Duny<\/strong>, Ciri&#8217;s father, who has been keeping his true identity a secret.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why did Emhyr try to marry Ciri?<\/strong>: Emhyr attempted to marry Ciri to <strong>impregnate her<\/strong> and fulfill the <strong>prophecy<\/strong> that stated his child would <strong>rule the world<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How did Duny become the White Flame?<\/strong>: Duny led a <strong>revolt against the Usurper<\/strong> and overthrew him, earning the nickname <strong>&#8220;The White Flame Dancing on the Barrows of his Enemies&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why was Duny cursed?<\/strong>: Duny&#8217;s real father, <strong>Fergus var Emreis<\/strong>, refused to cooperate with the plot, and as a result, Duny was <strong>cursed<\/strong> by a <strong>wizard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How did Pavetta get pregnant?<\/strong>: Pavetta got pregnant with Ciri after having sex with <strong>Duny<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why did Pavetta float?<\/strong>: Pavetta had <strong>similar abilities to Ciri<\/strong>, which allowed her to <strong>generate powerful magic energies<\/strong> and <strong>float in midair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is Ciri half-elf?<\/strong>: Ciri inherited <strong>Elder Blood<\/strong> from her genetic heritage, making her a <strong>long-lost descendant of Lara Dorren<\/strong>, a powerful <strong>Elf sorceress<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Pavetta the White Flame?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Emhyr var Emreis<\/strong>, also known as <strong>Duny<\/strong>, is the <strong>White Flame<\/strong>, not Pavetta.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is Emhyr evil?<\/strong>: Emhyr&#8217;s actions are driven by his <strong>desire for power and control<\/strong>, which led him to try to <strong>kidnap and marry Ciri<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who tried to impregnate Ciri?<\/strong>: Emhyr, Ciri&#8217;s father, attempted to <strong>impregnate her<\/strong> to fulfill the <strong>prophecy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What happened to Pavetta?<\/strong>: Pavetta <strong>drowned<\/strong> after figuring out Duny&#8217;s plans and attempting to leave Ciri behind with her grandmother.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why did Henry Cavill leave The Witcher?<\/strong>: Henry Cavill&#8217;s exit from the show may have been due to the <strong>physically demanding nature of the role<\/strong> and <strong>scheduling issues<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Duny love Pavetta?<\/strong>: It is unclear if Duny truly <strong>loved Pavetta<\/strong>, as his actions suggest he may have had <strong>ulterior motives<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is the White Flame&#8217;s daughter?<\/strong>: The <strong>White Flame&#8217;s daughter<\/strong> is <strong>Ciri<\/strong>, the protagonist of The Witcher series.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why did Ciri&#8217;s father destroy Cintra?<\/strong>: Ciri&#8217;s father, <strong>Emhyr<\/strong>, set fire to the <strong>Cintran royal portraits<\/strong> to <strong>destroy evidence of his past<\/strong> and <strong>protect his true identity<\/strong> as the <strong>White Flame<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why did Ciri&#8217;s dad burn the pictures? Ciri&#8217;s dad, also known as Emhyr var Emreis or Duny, burned the pictures to destroy any evidence that could prove his past as Duny and his paternal connection to Ciri, as he wanted to keep his true identity as the White Flame a secret. By burning the Cintran &#8230; <a title=\"Why did Ciri&#8217;s dad burn the pictures?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-did-ciris-dad-burn-the-pictures\/\" aria-label=\"More on Why did Ciri&#8217;s dad burn the pictures?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-461906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=461906"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461906\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=461906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=461906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=461906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}