Victim of the mob

One fateful day, a series of misfortunes struck the village. Crops withered, livestock perished, and whispers turned to accusations against Yennefer. Fearful and desperate, the villagers accused her of dark sorcery, believing she had cursed their once-thriving hamlet.

Caught in the clutches of fear, the villagers rallied against the raven-haired sorceress, binding her in chains and leading her to the town square.

The village elders, influenced by paranoia, declared her a malevolent force and sentenced her to the dreaded pillory.

As Yennefer stood in the pillory, her eyes reflected a mix of defiance and sadness. The once-respected witch now faced the scorn of the mob. The accusatory glares and harsh words cut through her, but she maintained a silent resilience.

Despite her pleas of innocence, the villagers remained convinced of her guilt. The atmosphere thickened with tension as the executioner raised the whip, ready to strike.

As Yennefer stood bound in the pillory, surrounded by accusing villagers, her powers restrained and her pleas unheard, a cold realization settled in. The elders, fueled by fear and superstition, were resolute in their judgment. The executioner raised the whip high, and the crowd's collective anger echoed through the square.

No redemption awaited Yennefer in this unforgiving village. As the first lash struck, she gritted her teeth, enduring the pain inflicted by those who once sought her aid. The merciless onslaught continued, each strike a testament to the villagers' desperate attempt to purge the perceived darkness.

The once-powerful witch crumpled under the relentless assault, her spirit broken, and her body battered.

As the last lash fell, the villagers left Yennefer in the pillory – a broken specter of the powerful witch she had once been. She would remain bound for all to see, a warning against those who would dare practice magic in their village.