Princess Pavetta is a character from the fantasy series The Witcher, created by Andrzej Sapkowski. She is the daughter of Queen Calanthe of Cintra and Emhyr var Emreis, the future emperor of Nilfgaard. Pavetta is known for her beauty and strong will, embodying the traits of her royal lineage. In the story, Pavetta's fate is intertwined with a magical law of surprise, which leads to significant events affecting her family and the realm. Her character plays a crucial role in the backstory of Geralt of Rivia, the series' main protagonist, and influences the larger narrative of the series.