Albert Vegelbud is an amateur alchemist from the Novigrad region and part of the wealthy Vegelbud family. Spoiler warning: Significant plot details follow.In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Albert attracts the attention of King Radovid's witch hunters, who are committed to persecuting anyone with even a hint of magical ability. Triss Merigold, with the help of Geralt of Rivia, try to smuggle Albert out of his residence during a masquerade ball in order to help him find refuge in Kovir, a known safe haven for mages.