Lyleila

* First appearance
* Second appearance

Lyleila is a demon and former apprentice of Lamashtu during the days of the event known as The Haunting when the Lamashtu Rite cult was active - following it's disbandment following her bosses exile to the land of the living (Earth) she looked for a purpose and found one following the trial of Lamashtu, once his exile time limit was up, as her superiors tasked her and a group of Demons in killing all of Lamashtu's allies - she also wanted to bring back the Lamashtu Rite cult under her own visage, she also knows magic and can perform hexes that can break Devil's Traps which are known for trapping Demons.

## Episodes

### 1.03 Possessed by Darkness

Lyleila's actions and motives revolve around carrying out her boss's orders and hunting down Shane, who has ties with the demon Lamashtu. Lyleila is described as manipulative, proud, and amused by her actions. She strikes a deal with Matt, who becomes her vessel, and together they carry out a murder. Lyleila is seen observing Shane from a distance, and later confronts him in a cafe along with Matt. She reveals herself as a demon and tries to convince Shane to join forces with them, citing their shared ties to the supernatural world. However, Shane is dismissive and skeptical of their intentions having encountered Demons many time before.

Lyleila and Matt soon reveal their true intentions and that their boss has ordered them to kill Shane, and they engage in a confrontation. Shane manages to temporarily incapacitate them by splashing holy water on their faces, allowing him to escape. Lyleila and Matt continue their pursuit of Shane, causing chaos in the city. Shane outsmarts them by seeking refuge in Lincoln Cathedral, where demons are unable to harm him. Lyleila and Matt receive information about Shane's location from their boss and plan to confront him with tricks up their sleeves.

Once at the Cathedral, she confronts Shane again who keeps the demon at bay with a Devil's Trap however she quickly breaks it with a spell known as a Hex which allows her and her apprentice Matt to confront the rookie hunter once again, a fight ensues and Matt is severely weakened by Shane's Iron hunting knife as the demon possessing Matt retreats leaving Lyleila to confront Shane alone, she ends up threatening the hunter with a hidden blade however Shane uses quick thinking to throw him and Lyleila over a knee high wall and onto Lincoln Cathedral grounds.

Lyleila's anger grows as she realizes her inability to escape the holy ground, she searches for a way to regain control over the situation but finds none within the confines of the Cathedral's protective walls. Frustrated and cornered, she directs her rage towards Shane, vowing revenge for his defiance.

Shane watches as Lyleila's struggle with her own body intensifies, her screams echoing through the air as black smoke emanates from her body. It becomes clear that the demon has abandoned her vessel, leaving her defeated however in a twist of events, Lyleila's vessel disappears completely, leaving no trace of her presence. Shane takes a moment to patch up his wounds and gather himself. He glances over to where the real Matt is receiving medical attention, relieved to see that he is alive. With a sigh, Shane acknowledges that his encounter with demons is far from over, anticipating future confrontations.

Shane then ponders the fate of Lamashtu, Lyleila's former boss and the demon he once considered an enemy turned reluctant ally, he is determined to repay the favor for the demon's past assistance, he resolves to find a way to aid Lamashtu. The weight of the task ahead settles on Shane's shoulders as he realizes the enormity and near-impossibility of the self-initiated mission he has undertaken.

### 1.07 The Gateway

After the spirit guide Fiona is possessed by an unseen force, she can be seen wandering around Lincoln City aimlessly until she is approached by Lyleila who states that she has work for her, hinting that she has been watching both Fiona and Shane's attempts to find Lamashtu.

### 1.08 A City of Shadows

Lyleila engages in a cryptic conversation with the possessed Fiona, expressing her appreciation for the blend of light and dark that Fiona embodies. The spirit guide responds with enigmatic words, pledging her light to Lyleila. A sense of foreboding fills the air as Lyleila leads Fiona to a dark altar, a sinister creation, She explains the sigil on the altar is a Zoroastrian symbol and the ritualistic purpose it holds – a tool for summoning beings to carry out deadly assignments. Lyleila hands Fiona a goblet of demon blood, a chilling offering for the summoning ritual. Her intentions become clear as she instructs Fiona to summon these malevolent forces, aiming to eliminate Lamashtu once and for all, and even considering Shane, who Fiona is sworn to protect, as collateral damage.

Amidst the incantations in an unknown tongue, the room darkens, and the sigil reacts to the demon blood, manifesting shadowy figures (later revealed to be Daeva on the wall. Lyleila's demeanor remains resolute as she binds these summoned entities to her will, designating them for a sinister purpose.

At the same time, Shane and Lamashtu arrive back in the city, and Shane asks Lamashtu about his former apprentice Lyleila, when a sudden bright light heralds Fiona's appearance. Her message, on behalf of Lyleila, is delivered in an unsettling atmosphere. Lamashtu's bewilderment in the face of the possessed spirit guide and her cryptic words emphasizes his vulnerability. Fiona's eerie demeanor and manipulation of Shane only amplify the tension - Amidst the confrontation, Fiona's possession begins to weaken, allowing her original identity to resurface briefly. Shane seizes this opportunity, using holy water to combat the possession. Fiona's inner struggle and the subsequent release of the possessing demon showcase her battle for control and redemption.

This confrontation leads to Shane and Lamashtu finding a warehouse where they believe Lyleila to be waiting for them however instead of Lyleila, they are attacked by the Daeva as Lyleila watches on from the rafters - as the battle unfolds in the warehouse, Shane faces the shadow creatures, and Lamashtu confronts Lyleila. The shadow creatures' ominous presence and violent attacks create a high-stakes atmosphere. Lyleila's cold and taunting demeanor further intensifies the encounter. The truth of Lamashtu's past torture is unveiled, shedding light on his vulnerability and trauma - Lyleila's revelation shatters Lamashtu's already fragile state which causes him to retreat out of fright leaving Shane on his own, he is seriously injured by the Daeva as Lyleila talks down to him.

Whilst this is happening, Fiona's emergence after breaking her possession by walking onto the grounds of Lincoln Cathedral, offers a ray of hope, she finds Lamashtu and confronts him about leaving Shane on his own, she then almost forces him to embark on a mission to destroy the dark altar together. Their united effort to dismantle the source of Lyleila's power symbolizes a turning point in their struggle as once the altar is destroyed and Fiona reunites with Shane, the Daeva turn on Lyleila and take her up to the rafters before throwing her out of a window to an alleyway below killing her, the sunlight from the incoming daytime then banishes the Daeva - as Lyleila dies, Lamashtu stands over her causing Lyleila to weakly say that her former boss wins.