Rivia is a picturesque, heavily fortified lakeside city and royal capital situated in the mountainous eastern kingdom of Lyria and Rivia. Governed by Queen Meve, the city is famous for its beautiful stone architecture, vibrant artisanal guilds, and its scenic alpine lake. It stands as a critical piece of lore, serving as the location where Geralt was formally knighted, and later, the tragic site of the infamous Rivia Pogrom, a violent riot that serves as the emotional conclusion to the original book storyline.