In the Witcher 3's "Ashen Marriage" quest, set in Novigrad, Geralt assists Triss Merigold and her fiancé, Castello, with wedding preparations. His tasks include monster extermination, procuring alcohol, and selecting a wedding gift for Triss. The gift's significance impacts Triss's response; a memory rose, a callback to Witcher 2, evokes a strong emotional reaction, whereas less sentimental gifts receive a cooler reception.

However, Dijkstra's revelation of Castello's connection to witch hunters throws a wrench into the proceedings. Castello is revealed to be under duress, blackmailed into the marriage to protect a secret about his daughter from a previous relationship.

Geralt can choose to disclose this information to Triss, either alone or with Castello. Regardless of the choice, the wedding is called off. Triss, while either disappointed or appreciative of Castello's honesty, concludes the marriage was premature.

This unexpected turn could have been used to further explore Geralt and Triss's dynamic, as well as enriching the supporting characters' arcs.