Lyla Viscraft

*Lyla Viscraft* is a non-player character in *Triangle Strategy*.

## Profile/Story

### Background

Lyla was a brilliant researcher living in Hyzante. Her brilliance earned her a position among the seven saints, where she spearheaded Hyzante's medical and magical advancements.

Along with her great talent came great suffering. Minister Idore Delmira used her wit to construct a host of nefarious inventions, such as The Hierophant, Aelfric, and the automatons under Idore's control. Aelfric in particular was created from the dead bodies and souls of Rosellans who died at the Source. Lyla followed and continues to follow Idore's commands not just out of fear, but out of the guilt she feels at helping Idore subdue the people of Hyzante. She wishes for someone to give her an honorable death, so that she may atone for her sins against the Roselle and human nature itself. One thing encourages her to keep moving forward, and that is her son, Quahaug.

Lyla gave birth to Quahaug while working under Idore. Lyla was certain that if Idore learned of Quahaug's existence, he would either maniuplate the child or use him as leverage against her. Although it pained Lyla to do so, she gave an infant Quahaug away to a village outside of Hyzante, and gave the villagers a sizeable amount of coin to ensure he led an easy life. Lyla hopes to one day see her son again, should she ever earn her freedom from Idore.

While creating the hierophant, Lyla made a prototype called Decimal. This protoype was scrapped, as it had a free will Idore did not want for the new hierophant.

"This is the end of the spoilers in this section."

### Saintly Seven, Minister of Medicine

Lyla is one of the Saintly Seven of the Holy State of Hyzante, and the Minister of Medicine. She heads the Ministry of Medicine in Hyzante, and is renowned for her superior intellect and cunning. Some of the Ministry of Medicines' most vital principles were the secrecy of their research, ministry-assigned fields of study, and the Order of Things (also known as the order of treatment). These strict principles caused many workers such as Corentin Jenner, Medina Alliam, and Plinius Naveste to leave the Ministry is search of free learning opportunites.

Lyla visits House Wolffort as Hyzante's representative for the Grand Norzelian Mine Venture in Chapter II: To Arms, Brave Warriors. After the mine venture fails, Lyla stays in Hyzante for most of the story. Aelfric, however, is used by House Wolffort to reclaim the Kingdom of Glenbrook.

## Endings

### Frederica

House Wolffort sneaks into the Ministry of Medicine in an attempt to steal an Aelfric, but are soon discovered by Lyla. Lyla is defeated by House Wolffort, and dies in despair knowing she'll never see Quahaug again.

### Roland

Lyla is not seen during the Roland ending, but it can be assumed she continues to work as a saint.

### Benedict

When Gustadolph Aesfrost fires the Deathsknell upon the Goddess' Shield, Lyla attempts to hold off the Aesfrosti with her fellow minister Kamsell Pharant. Although Kamsell is killed, Lyla is apprehended and forced to reveal the Ministry's secrets to the world.

### Golden

Lyla is ordered by Idore Delmira to defend Hyzante after Svarog Aesfrost breaches the Goddess' Shield with Deathsknell. Lyla takes one final stand against House Wolffort, and asks to be killed for her crimes against humanity after she is defeated in battle. Serenoa refuses, and explains that Lyla's intellect and research are essential to Norzelia's future. Lyla breaks down into tears, finally realizing the only way to atone for her sins is to live on and better the world around her.

In the epilogue, Roland Glenbrook remains king of Glenbrook, Svarog Aesfrost becomes archduke of Aesfrost, and **Lyla Viscraft** serves as the head of Hyzante. Lyla's charisma helped to bring Hyzante back into stability after Idore's demise threw the city into chaos. The three nation leaders all convene for the momentous wedding of Serenoa Wolffort and Frederica Aesfrost, and toast to a brighter future for all of Norzelia. In the ending artwork, Lyla can be seen together with Quahaug, finally reunited with the son that had motivated her to live on for so many years.

"This is the end of the spoilers in this section."

## Max Stats

### Movement

4

Lyla wields a Silver Scepter.

## Mid-Battle Conversations

### Chapter XVIII: From the Abyss

#### vs. Quahaug

* **Quahaug**: What sort of monster desecrates corpses!? And for what!?
* **Lyla**: You're too young to understand. But if something is important enough, you have to be willing to get your hands dirty!

#### vs. Frederica

* **Frederica**: Lyla Viscraft... You have inflicted enough cruelty upon the Roselle. No more!
* **Lyla**: What I did, I did as one of the Saintly Seven, blessed by the Holy One, and thus the Goddess Herself!
* **Frederica**: But you wanted to stop it. You knew it was wrong. The heart that beats inside your chest is still human, is it not?
* **Lyla**: Silence! You have no right to speak of what is in my heart!

### Chapter XX: No Turning Back

#### vs. Quahaug

* **Lyla**: A child on the battlefield? What hell have I been thrust into?
* **Quahaug**: Your face is clouded with sorrow... Have you ever truly known happiness?

#### vs. Decimal

* **Decimal**: You are...my first master? My creator?
* **Lyla**: How...? The first model was destroyed.

"This is the end of the spoilers in this section."

#### vs. Serenoa

* **Serenoa**: I didn't want this, Minister Lyla. You were the last person I wished to cross swords with.
* **Lyla**: You have a silver tongue, Minister Serenoa. It has brought you far.
* **Serenoa**: You don't belong here in Hyzante. There is a greater world open to one of your wisdom.
* **Lyla**: Hyzante is where I was born, and it is where I shall die. Such is the decision I made on that day so long ago.
* **Serenoa**: ...Then so be it.

#### vs. Frederica

* **Frederica**: Withdraw your troops Minister Lyla! To insist on fighting is folly!
* **Lyla**: One day you will understand a mother's love. The willingness to sacrifice for something greater than yourself.
* **Lyla**: I've come to far to look back now. This is all I have.

#### vs. Corentin

* **Corentin**: Minister Lyla. I didn't think we'd meet again under such dire circumstances.
* **Corentin**: I still have respect for your knowledge and for all I learned under your tutelage. You needn't remain a tool to this stifling theocracy.
* **Lyla**: I failed you, Corentin. I could not stop you from turning your back on the Goddess.
* **Lyla**: And now I must deliver Her punishment to you.

#### vs. Medina

* **Medina**: Even now I struggle to understand the words you said that day. To see the wisdom in them.
* **Medina**: And my time with the Wolfforts has given strength to my convictions.
* **Medina**: I know now to look inward if I am to move forward. That is the only way I can live unburdened by doubt.
* **Lyla**: You are yet a student, and know nothing of the way of the world. Even so, I am afraid I can offer you no mercy here.

#### vs. Milo

* **Milo**: You knew the path you walked was stained with corruption. But you chose to walk it regardless, didn't you?
* **Lyla**: We do not all have the luxury of choosing our own path, child.