Cyrilla

Ruby of the Sea

## Story

Born into a prestigious naval family of Basilous stationed in the bustling port city of Astrassos, Cyrilla Vetrix's early years were bathed in privilege. Cyrilla's father, a renowned admiral, was a towering figure in her life, with her family's standing second to none. Her childhood was happy, with many memories of Cyrilla and her sister, Aurea, aboard naval ships learning the ways of command and navigation from their father.

But the happiness was short-lived.

At the hand of his brother, Cyrilla's father met a cruel end, pushed from a balcony at great height. Bearing witness to the act, Cyrilla fled Astrassos, fearing her uncle would do whatever it took to silence her. However, Cyrilla's sudden disappearance gave her uncle the perfect scapegoat for her father's death, claining she had fled due to her guilt and shame. Disowned by her family -- her good name tarnished -- Cyrilla was marked an outlaw.

With nowhere else to turn, Cyrilla joined the pirates of The Wasp, a small crew looking for recruits. Going by the name "V", her aptitude as a navigator and deckhand soon drew the attention of the other crew members. Although Cyrilla was still grief-stricken by her uncle's betrayal, she masked the pain behind wit and banter to win the camaraderie of the crew.

Unable to sleep, Cyrilla would often wander. One night, in the hold of the ship, Cyrilla happened upon an old pirate and her pet monkey, KC. Cyrilla made fast friends with the pair, especially KC, whom she would talk to and play with for hours. Seeing how happy Cyrilla and KC made each other, the old woman asked if Cyrilla would be willing to take care of KC, saying that, due to old age, she'd be leaving The Wasp during the next landfall. Without hesitation, Cyrilla agreed.

### Legendary Story

Some months later during a powerful storm, The Wasp was ambushed by a rival ship. A fierce battle, the captain and first mate of The Wasp were killed by the ensuing cannon fire. Amidst the chaos and carnage, with KC by her side, Cyrilla stepped in to lead her crew through the fray. As the tide turned in their favor, Cyrilla was not content to simply repel the attackers, but instead decided to teach them a lesson they'd never forget. In a deft maneuver, she directed The Wasp to drive into the starboard of the enemy ship, using The Wasp's bow ram - or "stinger," as it was so aptly named - to cleave the enemy ship in twain. The enemy combatants had no choice but to hoist the white flag.

In awe of her prowess, the crew of The Wasp unanimously voted for Cyrilla as their new captain.

Captain Cyrilla's daring exploits and ruthless cunning quickly turned her into a legendary figure on the open waters. Particularly fond of ransacking merchant vessels from Basilous, Cyrilla used the stolen spoils to fund a lavish lifestyle - gourmet cuisine, gold and jewelry, extravagant clothing; anything to keep her mind off the darkness of her past. Tales of her fiery red hair and love of precious gems earned her the sobriquet "Ruby of the Sea," a name whispered with dread and reverence across Esios.

With every passing day, both Cyrilla's notoriety and bounty grew. Bounty hunter and assassin alike tried to take her but each fell to their mark. One evening, while Cyrilla lounged in a tavern alongside her crew, a hooded figure arrived and demanded to see the captain by name - not V or Ruby as she was known, but Cyrilla Vetrix. As Cyrilla stood, confused, the figure revealed herself to be Aurea, Cyrilla's sister. Aurea had spent years searching for Cyrilla, craving nothing more than vengeance for the death of their father. The Ruby of the Sea was no match for Aurea, who fought with skill and ferocity unlikely any Cyrilla had seen.

Barely escaping with her head, Cyrilla embarked on a quest to bring her uncle to justice and exonerate herself of her father's murder. The task was going to be a challenging one, made all the more difficult by Aurea's relentless pursuit.

## Obtained From

* S1 Anchormen
* Tavern
* Seer's Gifts

## Favorite Artifacts

* Aegya's Edge 48
* Daios' Blessing 24%
* Cyansel's Nourishment 21%

## Favorite Holy Crown Sets

* The Spirit of Blasphemy 62%
* The Sword of the Brave 19%
* The Mind of Wisdom 7%

## Strengths

* Cyrilla can launch a sudden assault on the enemy backline, while strengthening herself and her allies by knocking down enemies.
* Constanza, when paired with Cyrilla, forms a dual-arrow formation to swiftly penetrate defenses.
* Llyr also possesses various knockback abilities, significantly boosting attack efficiency.

## Weaknesses

* Unknown

## Signature Gear

Signature Gear is unique to an individual hero. Cyrilla is **Cyrilla's** Signature Gear.

## Talents

Talents are available to Legendary and Mythical Heroes that meet certain criteria.