Salamandra
- proper noun
- Literature
- Players must infiltrate the Salamandra hideout to recover stolen artifacts and rescue captives.
Examples
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In The Witcher games, the Salamandra is a ruthless criminal syndicate hunting rare items and spies.
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The novel describes how the Salamandra spread corruption across the city during wartime.
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The Salamandra is feared by many in the world of The Witcher.
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Do you think the Salamandra will appear in the next game?
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In The Witcher series, the Salamandra is known for its secretive operations and powerful influence over the underworld.
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The main characters often find themselves battling the Salamandra to prevent its plans from disrupting peace in the realm.
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Throughout the game, players encounter the Salamandra, a notorious group that manipulates events from the shadows.
Synonyms
A secret group some people believe controls world events from behind the scenes
Compounds
- Specialized
A small black salamander that lives in the Alps and gives birth to live young
- Specialized
A European salamander with dark skin and bright yellow spots often called the fire salamander
- Specialized
A black amphibian with yellow spots that lives in European forests
Surface Forms
Etymology
Salamandra comes from the old word salamander, a creature people once thought could 'live in fire'. A helpful way to remember the criminal group is to think of it as a dangerous, secret group that 'survives' like the fiery image of a salamander.