The Witcher school in Poland was closed due to political concerns. The center, which opened in 2016 to provide Witcher-style training, closed its doors after Witcher developer CD Projekt Red terminated the contract.
CD Projekt revokes license of The Witcher school
With training similar to those in the Witcher world, such as fencing, leatherworking and magic symbols, the school was first opened in 2016 and works under CD Projekt Red’s license. had conducted. But it turned out that the developer unilaterally canceled the license agreement.
Although it has not yet been officially announced why the school was closed, a lawyer working for the company was allegedly linked to the ultra-conservative Catholic organization Ordo Iuris. This is the case of 5 Żywiołów, who assumed the management of the school; It raised the question of whether she was against gender equality, abortion and LGBTQ.
It turned out that Ania Wawrzyniak, who was determined to work with the ultra-conservative organization Ordo Iuris, took an active role in the company for two years. It is learned that Ania is also the wife of Dastin Wawrzyniak, the founder of 5 Żywiołów.
Ania Wawrzyniak, who participated in some propaganda of the Ordo Iuris organization, caused doubts in the education at The Witcher school. It was stated that among the propaganda there were issues such as “against the Covid-19 vaccine” and “the bill penalizing abortion”.
Propaganda allegations first surfaced in February and soon resonated in Poland. Polish media blamed CD Projekt on political concerns and demanded the closure of 5 Żywiołów’s schools. The media pointed out that activities at school can be dangerous.
CD Project Red, which made a statement to Euro Gamer on the subject, confirmed that the school was closed. But 5 Żywiołów struggles to continue the Witcher school without a license from CD Projekt Red.
“In February we have decided to end our cooperation with the organizers of The Witcher School. Now, the three-month contract period has expired.”
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