Baptism of Fire
novel by Andrzej Sapkowski
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Summary
Baptism of Fire is a literary work[1]. It ranks in the top 4% of literary work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,413 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Author: Andrzej Sapkowski[3]
- Publisher: Independent Publishing House NOWA[4]
- Genre: fantasy[5]
- Follows: Time of Contempt[6]
- Followed by: The Tower of the Swallow[7]
- Part of the series: The Witcher[8]
- Language of work or name: Polish[9]
- Country of origin: Poland[10]
- Inception: 1996[11]
- Publication date: 1996[12]
- Characters: Geralt of Rivia[13], Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon[14], Dandelion[15], Milva[16], Cahir aep Ceallach[17], Emiel Regis[18], Zoltan Chivay[19], Yennefer of Vengerberg[20], Philippa Eilhart[21], Sigismund Dijkstra[22], Francesca Findabair[23], Emhyr var Emreis[24]
- Narrative location: Brokilon[25], Yaruga[26], Nilfgaard[27], Lyria and Rivia[28]
- Takes place in fictional universe: The Witcher universe[29]
- Title: Chrzest ognia[30]
- First line: W krzakach darły się ptaki.[31]
- Form of creative work: novel[32]
Why It Matters
Baptism of Fire has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] It is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]