The story follows Geralt of Rivia. He is hired by Prince Agloval of Bremervoord to translate for his lover, the mermaid Sh’eenaz.

: Dandelion (Jaskier) and Essi Daven, a young poet also known as "Little Eye", join Geralt.

A bard who falls in love with Geralt. She represents a "path not taken" for him.

" A Little Sacrifice " is a critically acclaimed chapter of The Witcher saga, serving as the tenth episode of the seventh season in some fan-curated watch guides or as a core inspiration for adaptations like the Netflix film Sirens of the Deep . Plot Summary

: Geralt investigates mysterious deaths of pearl divers in Bremervoord, uncovering a hostile race of underwater dwellers and the sunken city of Ys.

: Agloval wants Sh’eenaz to trade her tail for legs, and she wants him to live beneath the sea. Initially, neither is willing to make the "little sacrifice".

Confronts his inability to love anyone but Yennefer, which leads to a bittersweet intimacy with Essi.