Clovis
Race: Witcher, Human
Loyalty: Wolf School
Clovis appears in the Hexer, episode 2 "Study", where he is in a group of three who appear to be a cohort or class, as they train together and graduate together. He snorts something, to which Geralt looks unimpressed, and Clovis tells him to Shut Up. He fails at the task of dehorsing their trainer, at which only Geralt succeeds. He mocks Geralt's more tricky way of fighting -
Avoiding - that's the way you fight. Tricks and retreat. You fight without honor, like some kind of viper.
He is dismissive and rude to Geralt, and implies he will tell the council of Geralt's subversive ideas (that they do not teach the young witchers enough about tactics).
This mockery of Geralt's "honorless" fighting is clearly projecting, when called on it (Who will tell them, you?), Clovis snatches up a hefty rock and immediately turns aggressive. When Geralt tries to calm him, speaking in a soft voice saying he had too many drugs in his system, to calm down, Clovis drops the rock and (clumsily) draws his sword. This fight is interrupted by Adela. With 2 months left until their final trials, Adela acknowledges that this is a tough time period. Clovis, however, is childishly chopping at vegetation with his sword. Adela questions the use of potions without their teacher present, but Geralt deflects it, saying they are waiting for their next teacher to arrive. Whether or not she believes him is up for debate. Either way, Geralt is polite, and clearly very curious to the women witchers. As soon as they leave, Clovis is immediately disparaging and mocking.
Bullshit. "What's your name?", "We know each other" You're an idiot. These are women. Do you know what men need them for?
He answers his question himself, by whistling and crudely thrusting his hips, making it very clear he sees them only as sexual objects. Geralt takes only a moment to stare at him before punching him in the face.
Geralt is reprimanded for his reaction to Clovis - although it is admitted that Clovis' reaction to the women was disgusting. Later, they are confronted about the fight and forbidden drinking of elixirs, which Clovis quietly admits to. He (as well as the other two) are given the punishment of "square", in which they stand on a rectangular stone for two days and two nights. They stand through the rain, and make it to the end of their punishment. Clovis collapses onto the ground. However, the episode ends with Clovis, Gascaden, and Geralt all recieving their medallions, swords, and a small bag of medicines and potions while a small speech is given.
We've decided today that Clovis, Gascaden and Geralt are worthy to become messengers of our brotherhood. They will walk the path on which they'll find combat, pain and sacrifice. They are made for that. They are trained for that. Nobody will be thankful for that over there. But our mission doesn't expect gratitude. Talismans will warn you of magic and evil power. They are also the mark of your calling, and your place in the world. Do you swear to fight to the death in order to protect humans? Clovis, Gascadin, and Geralt: We do! Come closer. Here you have herbs, elixirs and medicaments. Use them with care, do not let them turn against you. From now on, you're witchers. Let wisdom, power and spirit never let you down. Clovis, Gascadin, and Geralt: We recall this custom!
