SILVERSTREAM, VELDON – A fierce and protracted battle concluded late last night in the submerged coral reefs off the coast of Veldon, resulting in the apparent defeat of the Siren Queen, Morwen, by the Witcher Geralt of Rivia. The event, which has sent shockwaves through the coastal village of Silverstream and prompted a significant military response, marks a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between monster hunters and the increasingly aggressive aquatic entities plaguing the Northern Kingdoms.

Initial reports indicate that Geralt, accompanied by a small contingent of Silverstream guards, engaged Morwen within a complex, naturally formed coral maze, illuminated by an intense, bioluminescent glow. Witnesses described a harrowing struggle, with the Siren Queen utilizing her hypnotic abilities and control over the surrounding marine life to devastating effect. “It wasn’t just the singing,” recounted local fisherman, Borin Halstead, visibly shaken. “It was like… the water itself wanted to drag you down. You could *feel* her trying to pull you under.”

The battle reportedly lasted for nearly three hours, culminating in Geralt utilizing a specialized silver sword – rumored to be forged with the aid of a dwarven smith – to sever the Queen’s connection to the coral reef. While the immediate result appears to be Morwen’s incapacitation, her fate remains uncertain. Military analysts speculate she may have been banished to the deeper, darker waters of the Veldon Sea, though the possibility of her eventual return cannot be ruled out.

The Silverstream village, located directly adjacent to the reef, suffered significant damage. Numerous homes were flooded, and several villagers reported experiencing lingering disorientation and memory loss – symptoms consistent with the Siren’s influence. Governor Valerius of Veldon has declared a state of emergency and mobilized the Royal Guard to assist with rescue efforts and to establish a perimeter around the affected area.

“She was… beautiful, in a terrible way,” said Captain Elara of the Royal Guard, speaking to reporters at the scene. “The way she could command the ocean… it’s a power unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed. We need to understand *how* she did it, and how to prevent it from happening again.”

The event underscores the growing threat posed by the aquatic entities and raises serious questions about the effectiveness of current monster hunting strategies. Experts are already debating the need for a dedicated marine unit and exploring new methods of combating creatures with such potent psychic abilities. The ramifications of this battle are sure to be felt throughout the Northern Kingdoms for weeks to come.