Layla or Lyra is a playable character in Luminous Arc 3 and one of the female protagonists of the game.
She is one of the People of the Valley, a little socially-awkward hermit, initially living together with Kobin in the Valley on a secluded island.
Layla is the wielder of the Water Lapis, which is located on the inside of her hand after the Transformation.
Layla spends most of her free time at the Fortune-telling Hall, after she moves to Urgard in Chapter 15.
Plot[]
When Elle’s soul leaves her body and everyone think that she is dead, Kirika says she knows psychic who can communicate with the spirits of the dead. Levi and others go in search of that psychic to a remote island in Chapter 15.
When Magus get there, the place is covered by the thick fog. The team hears a bell ring and someone counting the number of their souls. Kirika recognizes Layla's voice and calls her name, but Layla is in no hurry to be hospitable. She remembers that in the past, Kirika ate all her onigiri (Rice Balls) and did other mean things. Kobin, who was with her, said that it is inexcusable, so she decides to fight with everyone.
Aulmorde wants to join the team on this battle.
After a fight, Layla agrees to help.
In the Academy, Layla tries to find Elle’s soul and reconfigures the portal to teleport everyone at the dimension where she felt soul of Elle. There, Levi and his colleagues fought the Felicia King, then Levi awakening in the form of “Ragnarok”. In the end, they find Elle’s soul in this dimension and she returns to her body.
Age[]
According to the official game materials, Layla claims to be 15 years old, but she never explicitly says it in the game. She calls herself an "eternal maiden" though, and generally tries to hide her true age. However, she accidentally spills the beans couple times, proving that in reality, she's over 2000 years old:
- when talking about Anogia, she said that he used to be called the Invincible Black Knight (a 1000 years ago)
- when talking with Caroline in the Fairy World, she says that "back in the day, six coins were the ferry fare to get through Sanzu River". To which Caroline responds, that "the price has been changed 2,000 years ago"
- Layla is also described by the Holy Witch Siville in her 1000 years old Memorandum as the greedy hermit who helped her to reincarnate into the future
Her longevity comes from her Sendo techniques cultivated by the People of the Valley. Some of the other factors are:
- breathing techniques
- hermit food (e.g. bittersweet golden-black lizard butterflies baked in phosphorus powder)
- non-conflict attitude
Layla's Room[]
Layla's Room is located on the second floor of Urgard Dormitory. Main theme of her room are scriptures. The object you can interact with is the scroll on her desk.
You can meet Layla in her room in the morning.
Layla's Room becomes accessible when she moves to Urgard in Chapter 15.
Videos[]
 Luminous Arc 3 - Chapter 15-2 - Full English |
Intermissions[]
All Layla's Intermissions start at the Fortune-telling Hall.
 Luminous Arc 3 - Layla Intermission 1 - Full English |
 Luminous Arc 3 - Layla Intermission 2 & 2A - Full English |
 Luminous Arc 3 - Layla Intermission 3A - Full English |
Bath Events[]
 Luminous Arc 3 - Layla Bath Event 1 - Full English |
 Luminous Arc 3 - Layla Bath Event 2 - Full English |
Ending[]
Layla gives Levi his "wedding ring".
One year later, the Magus attend Inaluna's Crowning Ceremony. The party receives a letter from Lyra, informing them of her plan to summon the demon lord and gain his power. As none of them wanting to attend this ambiguous ritual, Sarah (who is a new principal after Kirika disappeared for the entire year) orders Bonaparte to attend it in her place.
On the island, Lyra and Kabin discuss about the costume for the ritual. Levi then asks Lyra about the detail of the ritual and was replied by her that it's for her and Levi as they're the heroes who saved the world. Levi is then given a ring by Kabin, a symbol for Lyra's (love) "spiritual power", which she tells him to wear it.
Confessing her wedding scheme
Lyra then changes into a sailor uniform, which in her own belief is a symbol of purity for an eternal maiden. As Levi questions the ridiculosity of the preparation, Bonapartes makes appearance which shocked Lyra. The Felixia Rabiria is astonished at her appearance, allowing Levi to ask for the truth out of Lyra's mouth. The girl shyly reveals that the ritual is a hoax, and that they're actually getting married which greatly shocks him. After telling him that she want him to never take off his ring, Lyra asks Levi to please "love her forever".
Battle[]
Skills[]
| Level | Skill | Description | Target(s) | MP Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learned | Attack | Slash with scroll | 1-3 | 0 |
| Learned | Smash Hit! | Hit 1 target with full might | 1 | 12 |
| Learned | Ruminate | TEC/SPD+30 to self or 1 ally | 1 | 18 |
| 20 | Wishful Bash | Hits 4 squares in a straight line | 1-4 | 24 |
| 25 | Wave Sphere | Mid-level water spell. | 1-5 | 40 |
| 35 | Resurrect | Revive 1 ally with full HP | 1 | 80 |
Despite having a very strong physical attack, she is considered a support-based and Secondary attacker role in the team. She has low defense, average speed and below average Magic, Tech, and Resist. Her speed and tech can be increased with Ruminate though so she can be safe from physical damage because of her high speed. Much like Dhino her advantage is her ability to attack from faraway while not worrying from being backstabbed because of her high speed, she has a passive "Bouyant" abilities so she can walk over water, has a very high AO, you will see her move first in almost every battle so be sure to place her well. The best use of her - make her Resurrect your characters and attack from faraway using wishful bash or her FD. But she has small reserve of mana, so give her MagiSoda or equip "Nirvana" Lapis on her. Also so that she can survive well in battle, give her HP regen Lapis, either "Vim" or "Vigor" should do it.
Flash Drives[]
Her FD's range is 4 cells, in straight line.
| Level | Flash Drive | Description | Target(s) | FD Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learned | Cold Splash | Abra! | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Aqueous Sprite | Kadabra! | 1 | 2 |
| 30 | Heaven Pillar | Transcendent punishment! | 1 | 3 |
Battle Cries[]
| English | Romaji | Japanese | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning of turn | I'm gonna win. | Katsussyo. | ' |
| Beginning of turn (less than 2/3 HP) |
I'm not gonna lose. | Makenaissyo. | ' |
| Beginning of turn (less than 1/3 HP) |
Auauau... | ' | ' |
| Normal Attack | Here! Disappear! Eat that! |
Horassu! Kierossu! Kuraessu! |
' |
| Skill Attack or Item Attack |
Lapis of Water! Follow Master's orders! ??? is futile! |
Mizu no Lapis yo! Shishou ni a?shitagau ssu! Hida? wa da muda ssyo! |
' |
| Non-Attack Skill or item |
Shimmering water. Muddy-muddy-muddy... Be grateful to the Master! |
Yurameku mizu yo. Doro-doro-doro... Shishou ni kansha ssyo! |
' |
| Taking damage | It hurts! Au! Who[a]! |
Itaissu! |
' |
| Defeated | Good job. / Well done. | Otsukaresamasu. | ' |
| Level up | Master is admirable! | Shishou erai ssyo! | ' |
| FD1 | Abra. | Abura. | ' |
| FD2 | Kadabra. | Kadabura. | ' |
| FD3 | ' | ' | ' |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Layla's hobby is collecting weird things.