Lyla Stark
“Those apples are dangerous.”
– Lyla talking to Kiara, Academy of Villains
Lyla Stark is a Forestmage at the Academy of Magic, known for her deep connection to nature.
About
Aliases
N/A
Age
Unknown
Species
Mage
Class
Forestmage
Location
House
None
Status
Alive
Physical Description
Gender
Female
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Blond
Relationships
Family
Unknown
Romantic Interest(s)
Unknown
Allegiances
Unknown
Appearances
Biography
Lyla Stark is a Forestmage at the Academy of Magic, known for her deep connection to nature and her work in the academy’s greenhouse. Often perceived as delicate and reserved, she possesses a quiet strength that runs deeper than most realize.
She has an affinity for foresight, allowing her glimpses into events before they unfold. In addition, she can summon magical butterflies that shift in color and ability based on her emotions. Lyla is bound by loyalty and an unwavering sense of purpose, driven by something greater than herself.
Powers & Abilities
As a Forestmage, Lyla has a strong connection to plant life and the natural world, allowing her to cultivate and manipulate greenery.
She can also summon magical butterflies with unique abilities that correspond to their color. Their hues shift with her emotions, making them both an extension of her power and a reflection of her inner state.
Affinity
Lyla has an affinity for foresight, though the full extent of this ability is yet to be revealed.
Romance
Lyla never meant to fall for Bastian Lightcroft—the academy’s guarded golden boy with endless secrets. But a Heartstring bond bound their fates, and what began as tension turned into trust as Lyla unraveled the truth of her power.
Enemies & Rivals
Quotes
Trivia
- Lyla Stark is inspired by Aphrodite, reflecting both her beauty and her deep connection to nature, growth, and transformation. Like the goddess, she possesses a quiet yet undeniable power that can shape the world around her in ways others underestimate.
- Lessons in Loyalty, her story in the Academy of Villains series, explores themes from Aphrodite and Adonis’ love story, focusing on passion, fate, and the contrast between gentleness and hidden strength.
- A rare tree bearing golden apples grows in the Academy of Magic’s greenhouse, and Lyla Stark is particularly protective of it. This tree holds deep significance in Lessons in Loyalty, tying into her journey and the trials she must face.
- In Academy of Villains Book 1, a prophecy mentions “The Guardian of the Golden Apples,” which is later implied to refer to Lyla. The prophecy hints at an inevitable confrontation between her and the “Beast of Thorns,” foreshadowing key events in her story.