The Disturbing Biology of The Witcher's Creatures

[@ThoughtPotato]

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[@chimera9818]

You should take Witcher for your next research, great video

[@chimera9818]

Preferably the white hair one that help stop the wild hunt

[@krono6400]

Like I know you're most likely already working on something else, but a video on the Strzyga would be really interesting

[@Ziggy.C]

Hey man you should make a video on Skyrim or fallout 4

[@RedAlchemist]

I know when people say "I wish these were longer" that they're basically saying "do more work"...but I really wish these were longer. I love this.

[@ThoughtPotato]

I’ve never felt so seen. And maybe there’s room for a part two?

[@RedAlchemist]

@@ThoughtPotato 100%

[@sotorodrigo33]

Well they need to play the games specially Witcher 3 . I dumped like a 1 yr gametime into that game haha 😅

[@MartianMothman]

@@ThoughtPotatodefinitely, this was awesome, I especially love the Griffins since they only have four limbs in this universe and not six. I think a good idea for another Witcher video would be a video on the Necrophages you already did the Drowners in this one but I’m fascinated by all the Necrophages they’re some of my favorite creatures in the Witcher universe.

[@sharkdeath1368]

am honestly happy with only 20 min long

[@purplehaze2358]

"To study the results while remaining blind to the cause is like attempting to discern a beast's habits without ever having observed it in the wild." Such is the plight of the field of paleontology, wouldn't you say?

[@awesomedonut8228]

just throw fossils out an open field and see what happens

[@VictorGarciaR]

It was clearly a monstruous reptile that dragged its belly and tail!! :P

[@LevGreen-Wells]

I’m into paleoanthropology and that’s too true

[@thehelldoicallthis9241]

I had an interesting idea regarding leshens. Maybe they didnt come from another sphere but instead evolved as a sort of defence system for forests where high amounts of magic arrived and were under threat from humans. They dont seem to do anything but defend the forest from intruders and their appearance and behaviour seems almost designed to be creepy and intimitating to humans which deters them from invading.

[@FolkWalkCZ]

That's essentially how it is in Slavic culture. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leshy

[@QuandariusHuzz-bq1jn]

Well in the witcher 3 they are reffered to as "fiercely territorial"

[@madmanarrivednow]

In the case of Leshen or leshi, we can't really talk about convergent evolution. The way I see it, a Leshen and it's "cousin" the Spriggan is the same thing. Sentient arcana. Mages were able to use arcana to emulate it in elemental golems. Spriggans are less violent only because they share their territory with an equally strong breed: the vampires. Toussant is (and this may or may not sound as a conspiracy theory) a feeding ground for them, but that's another story. Good catch, that the leshen are a defense system of the forest, but then again, spriggans are a type of a leshen and those can be mostly found in caves. So I am still sticking to the sentient arcana theory. It assembles a body for itself from barks, wood, bones etc. The resources you get from them prove it: timber, mutagens, resin, bones. It actually collects stuff for itself to look as uncanny as possible for the human eye. Spriggans use most likely corpses of dwarfs. If we reached a more modern, post industrial era in the Witcher universe, it would be possible that a suburban leshen would use plastic mannequins, suits, or would mimic the suit and tie composition in it's mimicry, and those would be more aggressive.

[@Inky_101]

WAKE UP WAKE UP WE GOT WITCHER CONTENT

[@johnwatters1496]

I’m up

[@johnwatters1496]

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[@joeojeda4651]

*PRIMAL FOLK DANCING INTENSIFIES *

[@Olympusland]

*MONSTER HUNTING CHANTS BEGIN*

[@someguycalledCh0wdah]

SANTA CAME!!!! IN JULY!!!

[@cosmonaut2684]

A small corection about the conjuction of spheres: The event didn't bring these creatures to the world of humans. The world of the witcher was originaly inhavitaded by the elder races like the elves, dwarves, etc. But when the conjuction happend many monsters from diferent worlds were transported there, including humans.

[@slothonastick32]

A pretty big correction

[@asiersantamaria1930]

Elves are not part of the original inhavitants of the world of the witcher, they came to it and conquered large sections of it before the conjuction, but are as alien to it as humans are.

[@Nathans-Happy-Hounds]

I was thinking about that while listening lol, I thought that it was elves and the conjuction brought humans ect

[@crassweller11]

​@@asiersantamaria1930I believe gnomes and dwarves are the original inhabitants

[@TheChronicChrome]

The lizard folk as well were native

[@ianswinford5570]

I love “The Witcher” because of what it does with its monsters. In fact, it’s what inspired me to do my own worldbuilding project with monsters.

[@ThoughtPotato]

The worldbuilding is excellent, for sure

[@ianswinford5570]

@@ThoughtPotato Does "The Witcher" have a monster bestiary. If it does, I'd buy one immediately.

[@MartianMothman]

@@ianswinford5570I’m pretty sure it does, I know it does in game so I’m sure you could find one somewhere.

[@TalosValcoranOfTheFirstClaw]

​@@ianswinford5570as far as i know there's only ingame ones

[@ianswinford5570]

@@TalosValcoranOfTheFirstClaw I am greatly displeased by this

[@TheHiddenHand420]

I LOVE these "Anatomy of-" videos, they're so in depth and full of inspiration for story creators. Thankyou for getting my last 2 brain cells to work again❤😂

[@Nathan_Coley]

I love this series already, now you start tackling Witcher creatures too? Love it!!

[@viniciuspaiva3578]

Next Cryptobiology video should be about either the Fairies, which I believe to be some crafty species of rodent, hummingbird or insect, or the Bigfoot, which I believe evolved from Gigantopithecus!

[@SatanicBiPanick666]

Didn’t gigantopithicus come from south east Asia? That would be difficult to explain, the Pacific Northwest is pretty far. Maybe Bigfoot is an offshoot of a human species?

[@dendoesit]

I think fairies would definitely be a species of insect because they can have at least six limbs that could resemble that of the human, and their wings would be accurate. Also let's not forget the facial structure is in the realm of also possibly resemble that of ours.

[@jeefberky9101]

As someone who *loves* magical creatures semi-explainable by science, I pray for more of these to come

[@AC-hj9tv]

Let us pray to lord potato

[@obvv7714]

Another instant thought potato classic! This series is so good. I’m sure you have your own plans but if you’re looking for ideas, Biology of the kraken or the gargoyle would be a banger.

[@ELIGG15]

I love this series so much! Can you do the Yeti next?

[@ThoughtPotato]

It's actually on my list! But I have to do it justice

[@ELIGG15]

@@ThoughtPotato YESS

[@AC-hj9tv]

Can you do one on virgin KZbin commenters

[@koriw1701]

I've seen requests for selkies and fairies, so it occurs to me to ask for you to do a video and/or two on the creatures of the Celts. Would you please give us some of the old Celtic cryptids? There's plenty to do!

[@ThoughtPotato]

you’d better believe it

[@apurvaaryan7984]

More accurate and enjoyable than Netflix Witcher content any day.

[@TalosValcoranOfTheFirstClaw]

Everything is more enjoyable than that Netflix amalgamation

[@ajoricardo]

THIS IS AWESOME! Please a part 2! Even anatomy on the Witchers themselves would be welcome!

[@IndorilNerevar-MoonandStar]

This is literally my favorite book series. I've been a fan of the Witcher for a long time and I've been a fan of you for a little while. I love your videos and I love the topic. Thank you thought potato.

[@sethleoric2598]

I like how in a way, the world of The Witcher pretty much involves dozens if not thousands of invasive species being introduced to a single world, outcompeting each other and other creatures and adapting to the world at a kind of slow and chaotic way, it's why everything is so damned hostile to each other. humans for example conquered the world and outgrew the elves and dwarves.

[@bjorncorvin4568]

If u add Magic to the world of ur cryptobiology series, u can have it as a form of energy that functions as a radiation and certain people are more sensitive to it and spells rely on conversion of magical energy into another form of energy, eg: lightning spell would require a conversion of mana to electric energy

[@RomeBernstein]

We need a necromorph biology vid please !

[@ThoughtPotato]

Adding this to the list

[@RomeBernstein]

@@ThoughtPotato LETS GOOO

[@gendygoblin8391]

I like to think Trevor Henderson’s creatures are very much like the ones in the Witcher. Creatures from realities we can’t comprehend.

[@Gyarren]

Awesome!❤ Would you consider making a video over the Chupacabra? It would also be great to see your take on hybrid mythological creatures, such as the harpy, chimera, sphynx, manticore, cockatrice, centaur, minotaur, etc.

[@ThoughtPotato]

Love these suggestions. Stay tuned-I just might have something no that list coming next month!

[@Gyarren]

@@ThoughtPotato Can't wait!😊

[@Gyarren]

​@@ThoughtPotatoThere's also the nuckelavee, nue, naga, lamia, Garuda, tengu, hippogriff, hippocamp, satyr, and since you've done the Mothman, perhaps a video on the Thunderbird, Wampus Cat, Sasquatch, Yeti, Jersey Devil, and Bunyip?

[@mythicalgaming4217]

I remember having written a comment in the winter asking if you could by any chance make a witcher video. Idk if this one is related to that comment or not but I am so very grateful for this video ❤

[@aasminecrafter]

I'm not really into The Witcher, but I ADORE it's depiction of the Griffin!

[@shawndiamante]

this series is so cool, i need a book with all of these-- u should try doing the selkie next! perfect to math the mermaid and siren episodes

[@Musk4593]

Insane Work Man You Should Seriously Make A Book About Ur Monster Files It'll Sell Like Hot cakes

[@ThoughtPotato]

That is a great idea...🤔

[@TroyTheCatFish]

I agree ☝️

[@koriw1701]

@@ThoughtPotatoI'm first in line for your book...

[@AC-hj9tv]

It'd sell like Slut Cakes fr

[@azael3036]

As someone who is trying to do a world building about a post magical apocalyptic world I love this. I wonder if the leshen is meant to be like a sentient plant evolved to keep other trees safe in this world of kill or be killed

[@ThoughtPotato]

Love that idea. Reminds me of The Ruins in a way

[@SamiKotiranta]

I just loved how varied the ecosystem of monsters were in Witcher 3...

[@HappyMealPlusTax]

another banger from Mr. Thought D. Potato himself. keep doing what your doing 👍 I’m grateful your channel exists

[@erenyeager7119]

this is my fav channel in the youtube plz never stop making and sharing contents like this and explore more fantasy things sir

[@darionietlispach2470]

please turn this in a full series. the more details the better =D i love your content about monster anatomy

[@kaelang12]

A video on the Spiderwick Field Guide would be interesting

[@russiangoose7053]

I never played the Witcher but this is awesome! Maybe you could cover a few Skyrim creatures some day too 😊

[@steamytree7951]

Dang that was neat. I'd love a part 2

[@ShaiShai1]

I LOVE THIS I’m so happy Henry is still in this season I thought he was gonna leave

[@gabemesa3921]

This is so cool. I think about this kind of stuff all the time

[@RaximusPrime19]

YES HELL YES, MORE Witcher content is always awesome

[@Crossbow-xy4xg]

OH HOLY CARP. You cover witcher lore!

[@ThoughtPotato]

I desperately hope you like it

[@Nathan_Coley]

​@@ThoughtPotatoas a Witcher fanatic myself, approved.

[@Crossbow-xy4xg]

@@ThoughtPotato Of course, I love The Witcher books and games, and you did them justice in this video. Great work.

[@DeSardet46]

We definitely need more of these.

[@brandyrose9997]

Everything your channel puts out tickles my nerdy nerdybone 🌻

[@AC-hj9tv]

Makes mine sneeze

[@rossjones8656]

I love all these stuff because it gives me so many ideas for characters and it helps explain a lot of my characters.

[@gunargundarson1626]

I believe the magic users are causing mini-conjunctions with the prolific use of portals. That would explain why the conjunctions are elusive, mages open portals using easily transported equipment.

[@jamesfriesen4203]

7:36 the magic transform this world forever is full of possibilities for all lights like centaurs

[@MrSpartaco1999]

Great! I look forward for a 2nd video

[@yrampogi]

Wow a detailed explanation for creatures. I love it! Good job making these :)

[@joehall6559]

enjoy your videos, i hope someone will make movie about your work/thoughts on these ideas. thank you mr.potato my best to you and yours

[@NAGAN0000]

Great video. I love your illustrations

[@Setsuraful]

I would love to see a witcher game set several hundred years after the current games, after some kind of industrial revolution, like steampunk with magic and monsters or a more RPG focused bloodborne.

[@ThoughtPotato]

That is such a good concept

[@moonpizzalol]

Amazing as always!! Love it when you upload

[@isaacofthales4303]

imagine a series of Witcher's monster anatomy vids featuring a vid on the Higher Vampires

[@jotunnraider]

Amazing video would love to see a sequel sometime

[@anything8805]

Great another amazing video I have to ask when will you be doing Bigfoot as your next cryptid video?

[@ThoughtPotato]

It won't be the next one, but that is one I'm planning on releasing from the archive at some point

[@anything8805]

@@ThoughtPotato good to know I can't wait how you make it match into your world of the mothman and werewolfs among others

[@yingyang8130]

omg i saw the title of this and got heart eyes!

[@realcowboy7524]

Absolutely outstanding 👍

[@carolcosgrave9795]

Are you planning to do a video on the Witchers themselves. I love your vids, so fascinating

[@gabriel1rodrigues2]

I like the fact that humans came with the conjuction of the spheres

[@superiorcybergodzilla5670]

Excellent video.

[@kirstenmiller6482]

Yaaaaaaay! New Potato Thoughts!

[@Mufireael]

Very well made video! 🔥⚔️

[@ironiccookies2320]

Could you make a video about some of the Greek mythological creatures like the minotaur and cyclops?

[@Dzonnyg]

Ohhh that's gonna be a banger

[@fantasysurvivalguide]

I had a difficult time trying to figure if the Griffin had a Mammalian or Aviarian lung, but I really l like your argument for the bird version for the efficiency and lack of oxygen higher up.

[@dylansimon6243]

Could you please do a video on the biology of witches

[@athiefinthenight6894]

Do an in-universe scholar style video for middle earth! it'd be amazing to hear about hobbits, orcs, elephants, ents, wargs and all those creatures.

[@Lordoftheflies713]

I woke up today and felt like getting little spoked for some reason watching sirens videos last night made me wanting to see more spooky cretures.

[@troycoley-cn5bb]

Fantastic Video

[@steveoj_]

Hey @ThoughtPotatoe you should do a review on the creatures of Fantastic Planet 1973!

[@gendygoblin8391]

Got me all immersed only to pull the rug out with an add 😂

[@susanbutler2542]

Thank you very interesting❤

[@jasonallen1020]

I would love to see you explain the biology of Marvel Comic characters. Your content is awesome!

[@marcovirgusboscolo1606]

I see the griffin as a sort of Monotremata, a relic of a predatory phase lost in the annals of history

[@RamboArminius1]

I’d love to see you cover Genestealer cults from Warhammer 40,000.

[@jamesfriesen4203]

1:01 magic is some kind of form of energy that just manipulated a form of organism to adapt into its unnatural form like the Griffin you talk about or something that is in a hybrid

[@dummbobqqqqq]

How about: Anatomy of The Witchers? :D

[@obaolade1232]

imagine getting isekai'd into the witcher universe

[@TalosValcoranOfTheFirstClaw]

Well, you're Fucked but still could be worse

[@_uchiha]

R.I.P

[@obaolade1232]

@@_uchiha indeed

[@iradavies]

Bro I just rise from the dead because you posted this .thank you

[@vishnu_m]

Nice, but slight correction - world of Witcher isn't our world, humans arrived here during the Conjunction.

[@madarauchiha-fg2sh]

Please do an analysis on xenomorph next

[@mzlpsluva]

literally screamed when I saw this uploaded! love your work man, you really know how to keep my ADHD environmental Science major self focused lol

[@lucaslawson4928]

Is this a new part of his Cryptobiology series or is it something along the lines of his Skull Island video?

[@ThoughtPotato]

The latter. I think I will alternate standalone videos with cryptobiology videos

[@samuellatu3123]

I think you can do a 50 part series if you do Ark content.

[@TheHiddenHand420]

20:13 ayo why is that diagram stacked like a pack of bricks?😂😂😂

[@JurassicDaikaiju]

I tried The Witcher 3, but I couldn't get into it & sold the game disc. It's kind of ironic since 2 of my favorite games are Horizon Zero Dawn & its sequel.

[@dpgoswami9871]

Next video biology of the giants

[@danangarifwidodo]

Maybe skull island monster next?

[@ThoughtPotato]

I actually have a video on that! Unless you mean the newer film?

[@mikoajlewicki9512]

Plese lets not mix in the netflix parody stuff, its like mentioning rings of power while talking about Tolkien inspired stuff, lets just treat those as something that didnt happened

[@TalosValcoranOfTheFirstClaw]

Dobre porównanie

[@CyanRameron]

Honestly, I reckon I could take all the monsters in this vid. But that could just be me

[@ThoughtPotato]

One day we'll find a creature that could win. But not this day

[@pastadragon1194]

It is sinful how little subs, likes and views this channel gets. WAKE UP PEOPLE! WE GOT AN AMAZING CHANNEL OVER HERE!

[@boldbearings]

Nice write up 🌟 Subbed ✅

[@CartoonHero1986]

Keep in mind the only reason the story states that our world was at the center of the conjunction is said to be a claim given by humans for an excuse of supremacy over the non humans. According to the Elves, Driades, and other ancient non human beings it wasn't the human's world that was at the center of the conjunction and forever changed, but their world. Humans where one of the many alien creatures dropped in the world of Chaos and Magic we see in the stories. Humans are said to seem to have adapted better to the changes since the change was so dramatic for them while other non human species didn't have to adapt for survival in a world of magic and beasts as much as humans did and where usually the teachers humans learned survival methods from for the world they were now living in.

[@mathieuleader8601]

I first heard of the griffin when reading Carroll's Alice in Wonderland

[@aanchaallllllll]

0:00: 🌍 A scholar ventures into a dangerous wilderness to study and demystify the biology and behaviors of supernatural creatures. 3:40: 🍽 Factor delivers fresh, delicious, chef-prepared meals right to your door, catering to various lifestyles including keto. 7:05: ✈ The Griffin has a unique body plan that allows for both terrestrial movement and flight, with adaptations for high altitude flight. 10:52: 🧪 The biology of the lesson is unusual, with a unique nervous system and skeletal framework, and they draw sustenance from the Earth. 14:00: 🐜 The kikimurcolony is divided into three castes: workers, warriors, and queens, each with their own specific roles and physical characteristics. 17:07: 🐟 Drowners have unique physiological adaptations for life in both aquatic and terrestrial environments, including a dual respiratory system of lungs and gills. 20:28: 🦴 The striga's body undergoes significant changes to enhance locomotion, stability, and biting force. Recap by Tammy AI

[@mathieuleader8601]

the Striga's look buff and like Blanka from Street-Fighter

[@Adam.godson]

Love to see the skin walker

[@isaacfoster1377]

Up for a Game of Gwent?

[@ThoughtPotato]

Always

[@ryu2683]

CDPR was supposed to release a compendium of the Conjunction of the Spheres showing the natural habitat of the monsters.

[@kaitokun7291]

You're covering Witcher?! Yoooo I don't even care that it's 3 am!!

[@sonew2785]

Drowners are just humanoid crocodiles in function

[@spiderbugbear3721]

Griffin = Archeopterix. It did exist in our world until 16 century. Leshen did not adapt...they awaken. Megaworld is a collidoscope of realms...Energy flows in a sinusoidal wave flux: highs and lows. Winter & Summer.

[@jacktheomnithere2127]

part 2, please?