Queen Sylpha

**Sylpha Griffon** is the current ruling Queen of the Griffon Kingdom, King Meron's spouse, and head of the Mage Association. She is fake Awakened by Tyris Griffon and a former member of the Queen's Corpse. Unlike their predecessors, Sylpha and Meron are making an active attempt to fix the collapsing system and reforming the nobility.

## Appearance

ngQueen Sylpha has sharp features and a square jaw. She is described as a woman of average stature, with a slender build. She has 6 shades of color in her hair, marking her as blessed by all the gods of magic. She is still in her prime due to Tyris rejuvenating her on a regular basis, and despite being over fifty years old, it is hard thinking her a day past thirty. She wears her long black hair in a chignon.

During her spar with Tyris she wears a light combat suit made out of Adamant that is as soft as silk thanks to the Skinwalker armor technique that the Royal Forgemasters learn from Orion's bargain with Lith.

## Personality

As any purebred politician, Sylpha is capable of hiding her emotions and thoughts whenever necessary, but her nature is that of a fiery woman, passionate in everything she does. She does not mince words or waste time with niceties.

## Abilities

As a fake Awakened, the Queen is a powerful mage capable of casting several spells with barely any delay, moving faster than a wild beast, and ripping a fully armed knight in half with her bare hands.

## Background

Due to her talent and constant training, the Queen had run out of worthy opponents since a young age. At first, she had resorted to sparring with members of the Queen's Corps, but after she became a fake Awakened, they couldn't keep up with her anymore. Soon, even the members of the Queen's Corpse weren't her match, so she had spent the past thirty years training with Tyris herself. The Guardian uses that time to also demand a full report on the Kingdom's situation.

### Civil War

During a meeting between the Mage Association heads, Queen Sylpha exposes Archmage Bolna as a spy for the nobles and kills her. She invests a lot of time and money into White Griffon Academy in an attempt to change the classist education system and prevent the loss of any more talented mages due to prejudices.

When Colonel Varegrave bets his life against Lith's capabilities and loses, Sylpha sentences him to execution after the crisis is resolved, intent on gaining Lith's loyalty to the Kingdom as he is a valuable asset and using Varegrave as an example to the Kingdom's upper caste. After Lith successfully devises a crude treatment method for the parasite, Sylpha contacts Marchioness Mirim Distar, Lord Commander of the Queen's Corps and her former schoolmate, questioning her evaluation of Lith as a B rank asset. Mirim warns her of Lith's ability in manipulation and cunning nature, and advocates keeping a loose hold on him.

Lith successfully devises a cure for the mana parasites, and the Royals award him with 2000 gold coins but unsuccessfully attempt to offer him a title with which they can bind him to the Kingdom. After the death of Garith Senti, Captain Kilian reveals his high evaluation of Lith to the Royals, though recommends they keep him at a safe distance due to his potentially dangerous ability at manipulation. Lith requests leniency for Varegrave, which Meron gladly accepts and Sylpha reluctantly agrees to. The Royals suspect Lith of being a natural Awakened one, and speculate about Tyris' judgment.

After Lith is ambushed and abducted by Nalear, Sylpha gives Jirni Ernas a Royal override code and control over a division of the Royal Guards to resolve the situation. Later, with the evidence that Nalear releases, the Royals are able to finally quell the civil war and arrest the ancient noble households responsible.

### Pre-War of the Griffons

When Arthan Griffon is mentioned along with the presence of Forbidden Magic, Sylpha orders Lith to represent the Crown in front of the Dawn and Night Courts to learn of Manohar's whereabouts as well as unveil the culprit behind the made mage crisis. Meron and Sylpha attend Jirni's birthday gala. They compliment the camellia and berate Phloria's date Kallion Nuragor for insulting it. The Royals call Kallion to prove his worth when the latter insults Lith's display of chore magic during the ball dance, and express their disdain when he fails, humiliating him.

In the aftermath of Kulah, the Royals assign to Phloria's unit only high-profile missions in the hopes she would achieve something so great to make Kulah's incident pale in comparison, but Phloria isn't lucky enough.

After Lith's 18th birthday gala, the Royals convene to discuss Lith's upcoming resignation from the army. Mirim and Berion argue that Lith is a valuable ally while Kwart and Morn devalue him. Sylpha rebukes Morn while Meron reminds them to look at the bigger picture at Lith's potential, as well as reaffirming the Royals' support for the Ernas. The Royals decide to promote Lith to Archmage in a gesture of good will to ensure his continued loyalty to the Kingdom.

During one of her sparring sessions with Tyris, Sylpha laments the political unrest surrounding Phloria's trial, but Tyris refuses to intervene stating it is up to Sylpha as Queen to deal with these problems. Tyris' son Jorl interjects rudely but is exiled to the Blood Desert after being beaten by Sylpha, who uses Domination to use the Griffon's Life Maelstrom against him.

Following the Feymar crystal mine incident, the Royals question Lith and those involved. Lith credits the beasts with most of the credit, while he and Tista demonstrate Light Mastery to their delight. They issue a Royal Restrict Order to Archmages Deirus, Kwart, and Onia after suspicion of their involvement of the attack. After learning of the beasts' Warp Gate network, they resolve to follow the Empire's lead in building a better relationship with the Emperor Beasts in their territory instead of treating them like wildcards.

### Balkor Copycat

Sylpha convenes with Jirni after the latter and many of Lith's early supporters receive cards from a Balkor copycat. After Spellbreaker Pazeol confirms they're an imitation, Sylpha and Jirni decide to wait in preparation. Captain Locrias notifies the Royals and Marchioness Mirim Distar when Lith unveils the DoLorean during its first run. Sylpha and Meron marvel at the invention, considering commercializing or weaponizing it. However, at Mirim's suggestion they decide to outlaw its production, though she calls dibs on the first commission for her daughter Brinja. The Royals agree to take the next commission.

Sylpha personally calls Lith on his army amulet. Appalled at the humble state of his home and frustrated at his refusal to spend a penny for a more lavish one, she announces she will construct a mansion at her own expense that he will live in, despite his protests. She also informs him of his Royal summons to the Royal Court the following day to discuss his DoLorean.

The Royals, Mirim, and Constable Tyris accompany Jirni and Orion as they conduct the test drive of the DoLorean. They simulate infiltration and smuggling activities before arriving past the Kingdom's borders into the Gorgon Empire, where Empress Milea Genys and a disguised Leegaain greet them. Sylpha classifies the DoLorean as Tier 1 Forbidden Magic, prohibiting its production, but Milea argues against it and tells Lith he will always have a place in the Empire before ordering the Royals to leave. Mirim congratulates Lith on the achievement and Sylpha orders a commission for Mirim and the Royals.

During a War Council meeting amidst the Three Horsemen's attack on the Kingdom's major cities, Kamila plays her Tuner to relieve tensions, inadvertently causing those present to mistake it as a betrothal gift. Sylpha chides Meron for not being as "romantic." News of Manohar's defeat against Dawn at Belius interrupts the interlude.

Following Lith's evolution to Tiamat following his breakthrough to the violet core at Lightkeep, he contacts Orion regarding Thrud, her development of the Ambrosia, and her regaining of Valeron's bloodline. Orion relays the call to the Royals. Queen Sylpha had personally chains Manohar before bringing him back to the Royal castle, summoning his mother Sitri to keep the god of healing in check and Orion to teach Manohar swordsmanship. She reveals that Valeron's Blade spell stored in the Spell Hoarding Cube was the last one and commands him to train until he is able to contribute a spell of equal value.

At the start of the Royal Gala, the Royals address the destruction of Kogaluga and praise Lith for the creation of the DoLorean. Lith also showcases the potential of maglev trains for the future. After Archmage Kwart's duel with Lith, Meron awards several people for their services and contributions. Tista declines a feudal lordship but asks for records of how Nana became a fallen mage, which Sylpha obliges. Sylpha also grants Tista a block of Adamant to Meron's irritation. Sylpha officially declares the end of Phloria's trial and offers her the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the army, but Phloria declines. Meron grants her the rank regardless and also promotes her to Great Mage. Sylpha appoints Ainz the new Headmaster of the Black Griffon to replace Headmistress Onia.

Quylla is killed by an assassin sent by Deirus at the end of the gala. At the funeral, Deirus stages a show to mock the grievers. After the events at the funeral, the Royals give Jirni authorization to kill Deirus. With his political power lost as a result of Lith's duel, the Royals are finally able to get rid of him without the risk of escalating the conflict into a civil war. They ask Jirni to leave enough traces so the investigation shifts the blame on the undead, but Deirus' own confession that Jirni records exposing his involvement with the Undead Courts mitigates the need.

The Crown learns of the disappearance of the city of Huryole. Due to recent events, the Royals decide to withdraw the Queen's Corps escort for Lith's family unless he becomes more involved in Kingdom affairs, and assigns him a mission to retake several cities in the Nestrar Region from its ex-Ranger Alman Quaron who has instigated a rebellion. Lith accepts and is reinstated as a Major of the army.

After investigating the city of Zeska, Lith issues a challenge to a duel to Quaron. Meron instructs Lith to maintain the facade of the challenge, though warns him that he will be punished if his gamble doesn't succeed. Quaron answers Lith's challenge but is overpowered and defeated. However, Quaron's master Syrook the Black Dragon intervenes. Lith informs the Royals before summoning his "ally" Tiamat for help. The Royal Court is thrown into an uproar at the appearance of and subsequent task of dealing with a Divine Beast. Tyris agrees to reinstate Lutia's security detail if Lith manages to kill Syrook, as well as grant Lith the Dragon's corpse.

## Quotes

* *"Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is the very definition of madness."* (Chapter 93)
* *"As for Rudd, deep under that obnoxious 'old goat' attitude of his, there is a true loyal servant of the kingdom. Beware though. If you go even deeper, you'll find another old goat."* (Sylpha to Linjos, Chapter 193)
* *"Amazing. That young man has a talent for angering people. The most fearsome aspect of his character is that Lith is aware of who and when to provoke. He causes almost more troubles than he solves."* (Sylpha to Mirim, Chapter 263)
* *"Well said, Mage Nuragor. It's just a cheap trick. I'm sure you can do much better."* (Sylpha to Kallion, Chapter 522)
* *"How can someone sharing the Royal blood be so stupid?" "My Queen, I resent..." "I resent letting you live."* (Sylpha to Morn, Chapter 928)
* *"For all of your contributions that are too many to be listed in a single session of this Court, however, we can't allow Great Mage Verhen to live anymore. You are aware of too many secrets that can never be disclosed without endangering the lives of us all. For this very reason, today is the day you die. Great Mage Lith Verhen is dead. Long live Archmage Lith Verhen."* (Sylpha to Lith, Chapter 965)
* *"Don't hold back just because people are envious of you. No matter what path you'll take in life, no matter where your research will lead you, the Griffon Kingdom will always be your motherland. Your house is here and we promise to take good care of it in your absence."* Sylpha to Lith, Chapter 966)
* *"The only reason you're still alive is that Lady Tyris ordered so, cat boy. Begone!"* (Sylpha to Jorl after beating him, Chapter 1069)
* *"Gods how I hate bachelors and their man-holes."* (After Lith expresses his refusal to spend a penny on a more lavish home, Chapter 1326)
* *"My husband and your brother have one thing in common. They are too stingy."* (Sylpha to Tista, Chapter 1470)

## Trivia

* Sylpha's name comes from Sypha from Castlevania.

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 513: Bearer of Gifts (Part 1)
2. ↑ Chapter 1285: Keeping Busy (Part 1)
3. ↑ Chapter 525: Leaving (Part 1)
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Chapter 93: Failures
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Chapter 1066: The Source of all Spells (Part 2)
6. ↑ Chapter 1067: The Burden of Power (Part 1)
7. ↑ Chapter 139: Key Moments
8. ↑ Chapter 146: An Unexpected Threat
9. ↑ Chapter 156: Consequences
10. ↑ Chapter 163: Domestic Affairs
11. ↑ Chapter 158: A New Power
12. ↑ Chapter 302: Rising Tide (Part2)
13. ↑ Chapter 455: Dawn Court (Part 1)
14. ↑ Chapter 521: Unexpected Gift (Part 1)
15. ↑ Chapter 523: Failure (Part 1)
16. ↑ Chapter 981: Cold War (Part 1)
17. ↑ Chapter 928: Ruin and War (Part 2)
18. ↑ Chapter 965: The Arisen (Part 1)
19. ↑ Chapter 1069: Life Maelstrom (Part 1)
20. ↑ Chapter 1087: Darkness versus Chaos (Part 1)
21. ↑ Chapter 1267: Copycat (Part 1)
22. ↑ Chapter 1278: Test Drive (Part 2)
23. ↑ Chapter 1326: Royal Summon (Part 2)
24. ↑ Chapter 1329: Domination (Part 1)
25. ↑ Chapter 1396: Downfall of the Conceited (Part 2)
26. ↑ Chapter 1421: Kamila and Solus (Part 1)
27. ↑ Chapter 1452: Endless Training (Part 2)
28. ↑ Chapter 1459: Royal Gala (Part 3)
29. ↑ Chapter 1471: Dance Partners (Part 1)
30. ↑ Chapter 1487: Means and Ends (Part 1)
31. ↑ Chapter 1634: Royal Demands (Part 2)
32. ↑ Chapter 1656: Divine Beasts (Part 2)
33. ↑ Legion on Discord