Assire var Anahid is a Nilfgaardian sorceress who hails originally from Vicovaro. She's a second cousin to Cahir. She was a founding member of the Lodge of Sorceresses and remains a member along with her countrywoman Fringilla Vigo. She took advantage of Carthia van Canten's relationship with the head of Nilfgaard's secret service, Vattier de Rideaux. She was also known for helping the emperor with military operations during the war. Even though Assire is a Nilfgaardian sorceress, she is a Nordling by blood like her sister Eviva. She has a black cat called Merlin.