Lysithea

Lysithea von Ordelia Artwork of Lysithea in Part I, from Three Houses. Heir to House Ordelia

Gender Female Race Human Age 15–16 (Part I) 20–21 (Part II) Birthday 28th of the Pegasus Moon (February 28th) Imperial Year 1164 Height 148 cm (Part I) 160 cm (Part II) Family Count Ordelia (father) Nationality Leicester Starting class Noble (Three Houses) Monk (Warriors: Three Hopes) Voiced by Janice Kawaye (English, all appearances) Aoi Yūki (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Three Houses Heroes Warriors: Three Hopes Engage

“	Each time we find the light in the dark, we grow, bit by bit. And without growth, what's the point in carrying on?	”	—  Lysithea to Marianne

Lysithea von Ordelia (pronounced /⁠laɪ'sɪθiə vɑn ɔr'diliə⁠/^[key]; Japanese: リシテア＝フォン＝コーデリア Lysithea von Cordelia) is a playable character appearing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. She is a member of the Golden Deer house at the Officers Academy.

Biography

Lysithea is the eldest daughter of the house of Count Ordelia, the head of House Ordelia of the Leicester Alliance, and a prodigy in magic. As a punishment to her house for having part in House Hrym's insurrection against the Adrestian Empire in Imperial Year 1168, Adrestian staff were sent by the Empire to replace the people involved. Some of the new staff included members of those who slither in the dark, who proceeded to experiment on a young Lysithea and other children from her house. The goal of this experiment was to implant two Crests into a single person. She was the only survivor and success of the experiment, which resulted in her having white hair and a drastically shortened lifespan. To bring peace to her parents, she rushed her studies to enter the Officers Academy early in 1180, join the Golden Deer house, and graduate to save her house. According to herself, she was given 5 years, maximum, to live.

If Lysithea is a member of Byleth's class, she returns to Garreg Mach Monastery on the day of the millennium festival and accompanies them throughout the war. Otherwise, she returns to the Alliance. On the Crimson Flower route, she is encountered during the Imperial invasion of Derdriu and is defeated. Byleth can either execute her or spare her; in the latter case, she joins the Black Eagle Strike Force and fights directly under their command for the rest of the war. On the Azure Moon route, she is a member of the Alliance forces fighting at the Battle of Gronder, and can be circumvented or slain at the player's discretion. Lysithea makes no appearances in the story on the Silver Snow route, but it is most likely she is one of the many casualties of the Battle at Gronder.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Role

Lysithea is a starting playable character for the Golden Deer route, a recruitable unit on the Black Eagles and Blue Lions routes and a recurring enemy should she not be recruited during Part I. On the Crimson Flower route, she can be recruited in Chapter 14 should any unit defeat her in combat.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Main article: Lysithea/Stats

Part I Part II: Crimson Flower

Noble
Level	1
Movement	4
Crest

Recruitment: Automatically upon joining the Golden Deer; can be recruited to other houses if Byleth has skill in Magic and Faith

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Max HP	22	Luck	4
Strength	4	Defense	3
Magic	11	Resistance	4
Dexterity	7	Charm	5
Speed	7

Max HP	20%	Luck	15%
Strength	15%	Defense	10%
Magic	60%	Resistance	25%
Dexterity	60%	Charm	30%
Speed	50%

Max HP	48	Luck	40
Strength	30	Defense	36
Magic	86	Resistance	41
Dexterity	82	Charm	44
Speed	69

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Inventory Abilities  Vulnerary  Training Bow  Bullion  Mastermind  Reason Lv 1  Faith Lv 1  Authority Lv 1

Combat arts Spells Battalion --  Miasma Δ --

Skill Levels E E E E E D E+ E+ E E E -- -- -- --

At the beginning of Part II, Lysithea automatically gains 3 level-ups.

Mage
Level	29
Movement	4
Crest

Recruitment: Automatically at the end of Crimson Flower Chapter 14 if she is spared

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Max HP	30	Luck	8
Strength	7	Defense	3
Magic	32	Resistance	23
Dexterity	25	Charm	14
Speed	21

Max HP	25%	Luck	15%
Strength	10%	Defense	5%
Magic	70%	Resistance	30%
Dexterity	65%	Charm	30%
Speed	50%

Max HP	48	Luck	40
Strength	30	Defense	36
Magic	86	Resistance	41
Dexterity	82	Charm	44
Speed	69

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Inventory Abilities  Vulnerary  Training Bow  Bullion  Mastermind  Fire  Reason Lv 3  Faith Lv 1  Authority Lv 3  Defensive Tactics  Battalion Desperation

Combat arts Spells Battalion --  Miasma Δ  Swarm Ζ  Luna Λ  Dark Spikes Τ  Fire* --

Skill Levels E E E E E B E+ B E E E -- -- -- --

Lysithea can reclass to Noble or Monk.

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Enemy - Chapter 7

See also: Battle of the Eagle and Lion (Black Eagles) and Battle of the Eagle and Lion (Blue Lions)

Normal Hard Maddening

Mage
Level	14
Movement	4
Crest

Stats
Max HP	25	Luck	8
Strength	5	Defense	3
Magic	19	Resistance	12
Dexterity	14	Charm	7+3
Speed	12

Inventory Abilities  Vulnerary  Training Bow  Mastermind  Fire  Reason Lv 3  Heartseeker  Dark Magic Avo +20  Unsealable Magic

Combat arts Spells Battalion --  Miasma Δ  Fire  Seiros Magic Corps Lv 3  Group Flames

Skill Levels E E E E E C E D E E E

Mage
Level	15
Movement	4
Crest

Stats
Max HP	26	Luck	8
Strength	5	Defense	3
Magic	22	Resistance	14
Dexterity	16	Charm	9+3
Speed	14

Inventory Abilities  Vulnerary  Training Bow  Mastermind  Fire  Reason Lv 3  Heartseeker  Dark Magic Avo +20  Unsealable Magic

Combat arts Spells Battalion --  Miasma Δ  Fire  Seiros Magic Corps Lv 3  Group Flames

Skill Levels E E E E E C E D E E E

Mage
Level	21
Movement	4
Crest

Stats
Max HP	31	Luck	10
Strength	9	Defense	3
Magic	29	Resistance	18
Dexterity	23	Charm	14+3
Speed	20

Inventory Abilities  Vulnerary  Training Bow  Mastermind  Fire  Reason Lv 3  Heartseeker  Dark Magic Avo +20  Unsealable Magic

Combat arts Spells Battalion --  Miasma Δ  Fire  Seiros Magic Corps Lv 3  Group Flames

Skill Levels E E E E E C E D E E E

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Enemy - Crimson Flower Chapter 14

See also: Capturing Derdriu

Normal Hard Maddening

Gremory
Level	30
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	32	Luck	12
Strength	8	Defense	13
Magic	39	Resistance	25
Dexterity	28	Charm	13+7
Speed	18

Inventory Abilities  Master Seal  Training Bow  Mastermind  Black Magic Uses x2  Dark Magic Uses x2  White Magic Uses x2  Reason Lv 4  Heartseeker  Unsealable Magic  Dark Magic Avo +20

Combat arts Spells Battalion --  Hades Ω  Miasma Δ  Dark Spikes Τ  Ordelia Sorcery Co. Lv 5  Resonant Lightning

Skill Levels E E E E E A A B E E E

Gremory
Level	31
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	37	Luck	12
Strength	9	Defense	13
Magic	45	Resistance	26
Dexterity	33	Charm	18+7
Speed	23

Inventory Abilities  Master Seal  Training Bow  Mastermind  Black Magic Uses x2  Dark Magic Uses x2  White Magic Uses x2  Reason Lv 4  Heartseeker  Unsealable Magic  Dark Magic Avo +20

Combat arts Spells Battalion --  Hades Ω  Miasma Δ  Dark Spikes Τ  Ordelia Sorcery Co. Lv 5  Resonant Lightning

Skill Levels E E E E E A A B E E E

Gremory
Level	37
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	45	Luck	15
Strength	15	Defense	14
Magic	56	Resistance	30
Dexterity	43	Charm	25+7
Speed	31

Inventory Abilities  Master Seal  Training Bow  Mastermind  Black Magic Uses x2  Dark Magic Uses x2  White Magic Uses x2  Reason Lv 4  Heartseeker  Unsealable Magic  Dark Magic Avo +20

Combat arts Spells Battalion --  Hades Ω  Miasma Δ  Dark Spikes Τ  Ordelia Sorcery Co. Lv 5  Resonant Lightning

Skill Levels E E E E E A A B E E E

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Enemy - Azure Moon Chapter 17

See also: To War at Gronder (Azure Moon)

Normal Hard Maddening

Gremory
Level	34
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	34	Luck	12
Strength	8	Defense	13
Magic	42	Resistance	28
Dexterity	30	Charm	14+7
Speed	20+2

Inventory Abilities  Speed Ring  Concoction  Mastermind  Black Magic Uses x2  Dark Magic Uses x2  White Magic Uses x2  Reason Lv 3  Heartseeker  Unsealable Magic  Dark Magic Avo +20

Combat arts Spells Battalion --  Dark Spikes Τ  Miasma Δ  Swarm Ζ  Ordelia Sorcery Co. Lv 4  Resonant Lightning

Skill Levels E E E E E A A B E E E

Gremory
Level	35
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	39	Luck	12
Strength	9	Defense	13
Magic	48	Resistance	28
Dexterity	36	Charm	19+7
Speed	25+2

Inventory Abilities  Speed Ring  Concoction  Mastermind  Black Magic Uses x2  Dark Magic Uses x2  White Magic Uses x2  Reason Lv 3  Heartseeker  Unsealable Magic  Dark Magic Avo +20

Combat arts Spells Battalion --  Dark Spikes Τ  Miasma Δ  Swarm Ζ  Ordelia Sorcery Co. Lv 5  Resonant Lightning

Skill Levels E E E E E A A B E E E

Gremory
Level	41
Movement	5
Crest

Stats
Max HP	48	Luck	16
Strength	16	Defense	15
Magic	60	Resistance	32
Dexterity	47	Charm	27+7
Speed	34+2

Inventory Abilities  Speed Ring  Concoction  Mastermind  Black Magic Uses x2  Dark Magic Uses x2  White Magic Uses x2  Reason Lv 3  Heartseeker  Unsealable Magic  Dark Magic Avo +20

Combat arts Spells Battalion --  Dark Spikes Τ  Miasma Δ  Swarm Ζ  Ordelia Sorcery Co. Lv 5  Resonant Lightning

Skill Levels E E E E E A A B E E E

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Growth rates when reclassed

Main article: Lysithea/Stats#Growth rates when reclassed

Abilities

Ability set
Ability		Learned at
	Mastermind	Personal ability, innate and unremovable
	Soulblade	Budding Talent:
	Sword Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Wrath Strike	D
	Grounder	C
	Axebreaker	B
	Sword Crit +10	S
	Swordfaire	S+
	Lance Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Tempest Lance	D
	Knightkneeler	C
	Swordbreaker	B
	Lance Crit +10	S
	Lancefaire	S+
	Axe Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Smash	D
	Helm Splitter	C
	Lancebreaker	B
	Axe Crit +10	S
	Axefaire	S+
	Bow Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Curved Shot	D
	Close Counter	C
	Bow Crit +10	S
	Bowfaire	S+
	Brawling Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Fading Blow	D
	Rushing Blow	C
	Healing Focus	B
	Brawl Crit +10	S
	Fistfaire	S+
	Reason	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Dark Magic Range +1	S
	Dark Tomefaire	S+
	Faith	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	White Magic Range +1	S
	White Tomefaire	S+
	Authority	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Battalion Desperation	C
	Defensive Tactics	B
	Offensive Tactics	S+
	Weight -3	C
	Smite	B
	Weight -5	A+
	Armored Effect Null	S+
	Dexterity +4	C
	Movement +1	A+
	Cavalry Effect Null	S+
	Alert Stance	B
	Alert Stance+	A+
	Flying Effect Null	S+
The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items.

Spell list

Spell	Learned at
Miasma Δ	Innate
Swarm Ζ	D+
Luna Λ	C
Dark Spikes Τ	B
Hades Ω	A
Heal	D
Nosferatu	D+
Seraphim	C
Warp	B
Abraxas	A

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Lysithea has the highest magical damage output in the game, boasting the highest Magic growth in the game and very high Dexterity and Speed growths, though her low Strength downplays her attack speed in battle. Although the weight of her spells will oftentimes prevent her from doubling enemies, the high Might of her excellent dark magic spells will often enable Lysithea to kill enemies in one shot—or deal heavy damage on Maddening—throughout the majority of the game. Lysithea's personal ability, Mastermind doubles all skill experience earned in battle, allowing her to reach high weapon levels much faster than her allies and granting her incredible spells very early on. It additionally doubles her class experience, allowing her to access mastery abilities such as Fiendish Blow even earlier. Thanks to her stellar Magic and potential for early access to Dark Spikes Τ, she can one-shot the Death Knight as early as his first appearance in Chapter 4 and throughout the rest of the game even on Maddening. However, Lysithea does have a few major weaknesses; her poor defensive growths prevent her from defeating large amounts of enemies on Enemy Phase, she lacks 3-range spells in her spell list, and her preferred classes come with low movement. As the rest of your units gain access to mounts and flying classes, being limited to 4 movement per turn will cause Lysithea to lag behind the rest of the army and struggle to utilize her destructive potential. These weaknesses are somewhat mitigated by the incredible utility of Warp, which benefits from an enhanced range thanks to Lysithea's amazing Magic growth, as well as Thyrsus, which increases the range of all her Magic by 2. Thyrsus additionally grants Lysithea a 50% chance to halve incoming damage, which may save her from a lethal hit; as with all Crest abilities, though, this is not to be relied upon, as Lysithea is already prone to being one-shot by a large number of enemies. Still, she can be a solid Nosferatu tank against the few enemies that cannot one-shot her, which tend to be spellcasters.

Lysithea also possesses a Budding Talent for swords. If she realizes it, she gains access to Soulblade, a magical sword combat art that increases in damage output based on her Resistance. With the right sword and a high Resistance stat, this art can deal more damage than her most powerful spells. In addition, the durability of high-tier swords is much higher than the uses of high-tier spells, allowing Lysithea more uses of Soulblade on each map. However, the art is locked to 1-range, which may expose her to counterattacks and Enemy-Phase attacks. Her low Strength and Defense otherwise make her sword rank irrelevant, as she would almost certainly deal no damage with non-magical swords, unless you are aiming to promote her into a Mortal Savant. At best, her sword proficiency can help her pursue the Mercenary or Swordmaster certification just for a Strength boost to 9 or 17, respectively, to help alleviate the weight of her spells and improve her AS overall.

Lysithea has a Major Crest of Gloucester and a Minor Crest of Charon, the former of which occasionally boosts her magical damage potentially netting her more kills, while the latter occasionally boosts her damage with combat arts. Unless trained in weapons outside of Reason and Faith, Lysithea will never use her Crest of Charon. This Crest can also allow her to use Thunderbrand's Foudroyant Strike, but her pitiful Strength means it is best left in the hands of its original wielder, Catherine.

Considering her strengths and growths, Lysithea ideally starts as Monk, then promotes into a Mage, which she masters to gain Fiendish Blow. Warlock and Bishop are both worthwhile Advanced classes; Warlock enhances her offensive capabilities further, while Bishop allows her to cast Warp twice per map, along with increasing the uses of her other white magic spells. Worth noting is that the ability to cast Warp twice per map means Lysithea's Experience gain will surge, allowing her to reach Level 30 for Master classes faster. Additionally, Warlock's class abilities, Black Tomefaire and Black Magic Uses x2, will not help Lysithea, as she uses dark magic and not black magic; the class only serves to ensure Lysithea gains as much Reason prowess as possible. The best Master class for Lysithea depends on what role you want her to fulfill in your army. Should you want to double her spell uses or cast Warp twice per map, Gremory is far and away her best option; this class keeps Lysithea's Speed growth intact as well. If you want Lysithea to keep pace with the rest of the army and obtain Dark Tomefaire, promote her into a Dark Knight. Despite her lance weakness, she should still be able to reach a C-rank in lances for the promotion. As a side note, Lysithea benefits more from Holy Knight than any other unit in the game, as she boasts three offensive Faith spells that White Tomefaire boosts; most everyone else only has one or two. Holy Knight still loses to Dark Knight in terms of class modifiers and boosting offensive spells, but is serviceable mostly for its 7 movement and niche Terrain Resistance ability.

Also worth noting is that her personal ability Mastermind stacks additively with the Knowledge Gem and class bonuses, not multiplicatively. For example, using dark magic once as a Gremory with a Knowledge Gem equipped increases her weapon experience by 12: 3 normally as her strength, 3 from the class bonus, 3 from the Knowledge Gem and 3 from Mastermind.

Following the release of the Cindered Shadows DLC, Lysithea has gained access to the new Valkyrie and Dark Flier classes. Both help remedy her low movement, but Valkyrie comes with an inherent increase in spell range. As a Valkyrie, Lysithea's spells will be 3-range by default; 5-range if she has Thyrsus. As with all cavalry classes, her Speed will be slightly lower in the long run, but the increased spell range may compensate. Alternatively, by mastering Warlock to acquire Bowbreaker, Lysithea makes for a solid Dark Flier. Dark Flier grants her more movement options than Valkyrie, but instead of a range bonus, she gains Transmute. If another unit helps her deal with physical units in an area, Dark Flier Lysithea can nuke out any mages that come after her on Enemy Phase and answer by advancing with +3 on all of her stats until the end of the next Player Phase. As with Warlock, however, Lysithea is unaffected by Dark Flier's Black Tomefaire because she uses dark magic.

Recruiting for other routes

Lysithea is a valuable addition to your team on any route by virtue of her access to Warp alone, a spell which only Lysithea and two other units can even learn (three with paid DLC). Even if she is recruited fairly late into Part I, thanks to Mastermind, she can quickly raise her weapon levels to access promotions and her powerful spells, so she will likely perform the same out of house as she would in the Golden Deer route. If you recruit Lysithea, it is also recommended that you recruit Lorenz so that you gain access to his corresponding Paralogue, which earns you Thyrsus upon clearing it. As mentioned above, Lysithea performs much better with the additional 2 range for all of her magic and unlocking the Paralogue only requires you to recruit Lorenz, after which he can be benched for the rest of the game at no additional cost to the player. It is also worth noting that the Blue Lions have no native Warp user in their initial roster, making Lysithea an especially attractive choice on Azure Moon, especially if the player does not have the DLC for Hapi.

The only route in which Lysithea can be recruited post-timeskip is Crimson Flower. If spared, Lysithea starts off with much lower stats and weapon proficiencies than when you fought her in the previous chapter and her starting class is Mage instead of Gremory. These starting conditions mean that she has a limited spell list and stats that leave her susceptible to death from nearly every enemy that attacks physically. Additionally, when recruited at this point in the game, she cannot obtain Thyrsus if it hasn't been obtained prior, and there are only four more mainline chapters left. Nevertheless, you can increase her proficiency in Faith to a least a B-rank to unlock Warp by giving her some preference in Instruction sessions and deploying her in Auxiliary battles and Paralogues. Even if deployed as an adjutant equipped with white magic, she will still reap the boosted weapon experience from her personal skill. You can then reclass her to a Bishop or Gremory to double her uses of Warp. The late-game maps of Crimson Flower are filled with terrain with heavy movement penalties for all non-fliers; having as many as four users of Warp in those maps in Lysithea, Linhardt, Manuela and Hapi will enable easier movement across the map.

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Lysithea appears as an equippable Bond Ring. She can be summoned using Byleth's Emblem Ring.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers Ring level Mag Dex Spd C +1 +0 +0 B +1 +1 +0 A +1 +1 +1 S +2 +1 +1

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article: Lysithea/Heroes

There are five different variations of Lysithea available in Heroes.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

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Golden Wildfire Scarlet Blaze

Monk
Level	1
Movement	6
Crest

Recruitment: Chapter 2, automatically upon joining the Golden Deer

Base Stats Stat Growths Max Stats

Max HP	2400	Luck	7
Strength	7	Defense	7
Magic	11	Resistance	9
Dexterity	11	Charm	8
Speed	10

Max HP	4799	Luck	27
Strength	30	Defense	38
Magic	82	Resistance	42
Dexterity	83	Charm	38
Speed	73

Note: stat gains may be increased by class growths.

Max HP	6150	Luck	46
Strength	45	Defense	49
Magic	89	Resistance	56
Dexterity	90	Charm	57
Speed	81

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Inventory	Abilities
Iron Tome	Cursed Expulsion Lv 1  Unsought Power Lv 1  Virtuoso Lv 1  Bow Buster Lv 1  Mastermind
Combat arts/spells	Battalion
Miasma Δ  Nosferatu	--
Skill Levels E E E E E E E

Warlock
Level	--
Movement	--
Crest

Recruitment: Chapter 7, defeat her after using the "Persuade Lysithea" tactic

Base Stats Stat Growths Max Stats

Max HP	--	Luck	--
Strength	--	Defense	--
Magic	--	Resistance	--
Dexterity	--	Charm	--
Speed	--

Max HP	4799	Luck	27
Strength	30	Defense	38
Magic	82	Resistance	42
Dexterity	83	Charm	38
Speed	73

Note: stat gains may be increased by class growths.

Max HP	6150	Luck	46
Strength	45	Defense	49
Magic	89	Resistance	56
Dexterity	90	Charm	57
Speed	81

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Inventory	Abilities
--	Cursed Expulsion Lv 1  Unsought Power Lv 1  Virtuoso Lv 1  Bow Buster Lv 3
Combat arts/spells	Battalion
--	--
Skill Levels E E E E E E E

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Abilities

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Class data

Class data
Icon	Class	Preferred	Unique Outfit	Unique Warrior Special
	Monk	✘	✔	✘
	Mage	✔	✔	✘
	Warlock	✔	✔	✘
	Gremory	✔	✘	✔

Merc Whistle Accessory

If the Merc Whistle is given to Lysithea, the following item is obtained:

Merc Whistle Accessory
Icon	Item
	Amber Sweetener

Personality

Lysithea is often called a prodigy, praised for her talent with magic. She is extraordinarily hardworking, and despises her abilities being credited to her two crests; the Crest of Gloucester and Minor Crest of Charon. She is constantly studying, barely ever found doing anything else.

She dislikes partaking in physical activity, due to her weakened body, but despite this, hates being told she can't do something. She also dislikes being treated as a child, as the youngest student at the Officers Academy for the duration of White Clouds. Regardless, she often acts in ways that can come of as childish, and has a fear of ghosts. She tends to feel that she must prove herself, and is quick to anger when talked to in a manner that she believes is condescending, or disagreed with, but often jumps to conclusions quickly, causing misunderstandings.

Lysithea also has a sweet tooth, liking desserts, especially cake. In support conversations with Felix, she describes cake as "the divine essence of the heavens" and claims that "life without cake is no life at all". She also tries to use cake as a bribe in an attempt to avoid being seen as a child, demonstrating how she feels about her image and despises being underestimated.

Supports

Main articles: Lysithea/Supports and Lysithea/Supports (Warriors: Three Hopes)

Endings

Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune (single ending)
Lysithea returned home to help her parents restore their family land. Years later, when the end to their hard work was finally in sight, she relinquished House Ordelia's claim to nobility, ceding the territory to a nearby lord. Shortly thereafter, she and her family disappeared into obscurity.

Byleth, Wandering Flame/Ruler of Dawn & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune (Silver Snow, Verdant Wind)
Byleth announced his engagement to Lysithea shortly after becoming leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. Before they were officially wed, she returned home, helped her father to restore Ordelia territory, and offered the land up to be governed directly by the new kingdom. Once the affairs of House Ordelia were in order, Lysithea finally married and became queen. Even without her Crests, she proved more than capable in the role, applying her great insight and intelligence toward a better Fódlan. When the rebuilding effort was complete, the couple and their children enjoyed long and peaceful lives.

Byleth, Guardian of Order & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune (Azure Moon)
Byleth announced his engagement to Lysithea shortly after being named archbishop of the Church of Seiros. Before they were officially wed, she returned home, helped her father to restore Ordelia territory, and offered the land up to be governed by neighboring lords. Once her parents had retired and withdrawn, Lysithea finally became the archbishop's wife. Even without her Crests, she proved more than capable of assisting him in his role, applying her great insight and intelligence toward a renewed church. Once the rebuilding effort was complete, the couple and their two children enjoyed long and peaceful lives in the lively household they built together.

Byleth, Wings of the Hegemon & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune (Crimson Flower)
Almost immediately after Byleth and Lysithea had celebrated their engagement, the struggle against those who slither in the dark began in earnest. Together they fought tirelessly to bring the war to an end so that Fódlan could have lasting peace. Afterward, they left the Imperial army for Ordelia territory, where they were officially wed. After restoring their war-torn land, the couple vanished from the public eye, along with Count Ordelia and his wife. No records remain of their lives after that, but it is rumored that they retired to a peaceful life in Derdriu, making sweets.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune
After the war, Edelgard and Lysithea threw themselves into the fight against those who slither in the dark. The struggle was long and arduous, but not without its benefits. With careful analysis of ancient techniques, they discovered ways to recover the years of life that had been stolen from them. Afterwards, the new Adrestian emperor and Lysithea, her trusted officer, devoted the rest of their lives to Fódlan's rule. For her counsel in instituting class reforms and ensuring the independence of the people, Lysithea came to be known as the Wisdom of the Empire. The pair of talented women ushered Fódlan into a new age of innovation and prosperity.

Claude, King of Unification & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune
Entrusting the future of Fódlan to his friends, Claude left for Almyra to reclaim his place as heir to the throne. When he became king, he asked Lysithea to be his queen with a heart full of love, and with the hope of fostering friendly diplomatic relations with Fódlan. Due to her shortened lifespan, Lysithea declined. Claude, unable to abandon his love for her, gave up the throne to go on a quest for a means to save her. Years later, he appeared suddenly before her, claiming to have found a cure. With her trust and love to guide him, he whisked her away, across the sea. It is unknown where they went.

Linhardt, Sleepy Crest Scholar & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune
Though Linhardt researched vigorously for a method by which to remove the Crests from Lysithea and save her life, the war ended before he could reach any conclusions. Lysithea, deciding that she should return home to her parents, thanked Linhardt and took her leave of Garreg Mach. Not to be deterred, Linhardt set his affairs in order, renounced his noble title, and followed Lysithea to Ordelia territory to continue his research. Years later, his efforts bore fruit, and Lysithea's Crests were successfully removed. With a new future ahead of her, Lysithea, too, renounced her noble claim, and the couple married as commoners. It is said they raised a very happy family.

Felix, Meandering Sword & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune (Silver Snow, Verdant Wind, Crimson Flower)
After the war, Felix abandoned his noble title and chose to make a living with his sword. He traveled the land, seeking battle as if he had a death wish, but his violent path came to an end when he happened upon Lysithea, who had been living in a small house in the middle of nowhere with her parents. Seeing her—condemned to live a shortened life, but smiling and making the most of every day with her family—convinced Felix that life was precious. He gave up his sword to join her, and the two spent their lives baking sweets. Lysithea's recipe became known far and wide, and the treat became a tradition for the people of that region.

Felix, The Shield's Successor & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune (Azure Moon)
After becoming Duke Fraldarius, Felix married Lysithea, who assisted his efforts to restore both his territory and the Kingdom at large with countless insights. She became known for walking among the people, sharing with them her wisdom. After her death, Felix received a visit from a local artisan, who brought to him a cake and claimed that Lysithea had given him the recipe. Felix adored the flavor, enjoying that style of cake for the rest of his days. The people acquired a taste for it too, and Lysithea's treat became traditional in the north of Faerghus.

Lorenz, Noble of the Red Rose & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune
As the new head of House Gloucester, Lorenz first worked to restore his own territory, and then expanded his vision to include reforms for all Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Lysithea. Though the only daughter of the former Count Ordelia had already renounced all claim to nobility, the people happily accepted their union. She rarely appeared in public, due to health concerns, but it is said that a great many policies credited to Lorenz were actually her ideas.

Raphael, Beast of Leicester & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune
Raphael returned to his hometown to serve his liege lord as a knight, and spent his spare time helping out at the inn that his family had opened during his time away. Due to his grandfather's age, he was compelled before long to give up knighthood and manage the inn full-time. Soon after that, the inn began to be frequented by Lysithea and her family, who had renounced all claim to nobility and begun a life as commoners. Lysithea found a kindred spirit in Raphael's sister, Maya, and before long, found herself helping out around the place too. Eventually she was put in charge of the kitchen, where it is said she spent the rest of her days happily working.

Ignatz, Worldly Artist & Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune
Lysithea returned home to help her parents restore their family land. Years later, when the end to their hard work was finally in sight, she relinquished House Ordelia's claim to nobility, and the family retreated from the public eye. In her new life as a commoner, she had a chance reunion with Ignatz, who had persuaded his family to allow him to travel the world as an artist. Lysithea became enchanted by his determination, and by the landscapes and portraits he painted of all he had seen in his travels. She offered the remainder of her short life in support of his work. It is said that Ignatz's most famous piece, Portrait of a Goddess, used Lysithea's face as a reference.

Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune & Hanneman, Father of Crestology
After the war, Lysithea returned to her parents in Ordelia territory. She was joined by Hanneman, and together the two worked to research a method by which to extend her lifespan. Some years later, their efforts bore fruit, and they devised a procedure to remove her Crests. Afterward, Lysithea renounced her noble claim and continued to assist Hanneman with his research. When he passed, she took up his mantle, and by the great discoveries she made, came to be called the Golden Child of Crestology.

Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune & Cyril, Limitless Potential
Lysithea returned home to help her parents restore their family land. Years later, when their work was at an end, she journeyed to Garreg Mach to inform the church of her decision to relinquish House Ordelia's claim to nobility. There she encountered Cyril, who had since graduated from the Officers Academy and joined the Knights of Seiros. During their reunion, Cyril confessed his love to Lysithea and asked her to marry him. She declined, at first, due to her shortened lifespan, but in the face of Cyril's insistence, she chose to spend what days she had remaining together with him. Where they went is unknown, but it is said that, for however long it lasted, they were happy.

Lysithea, Scholar of Misfortune & Balthus, King of Grappling
Balthus accompanied Lysithea home to help her parents restore their family land, securing the aid of his younger brother, who happened to be lord of a nearby domain. Years later, when the end to their hard work was finally in sight, Lysithea relinquished House Ordelia's claim to nobility, ceding the territory to a nearby lord. Shortly thereafter, Balthus brought her and her family to Kupala, in Fódlan's Throat. There, they fell in love and lived peaceful, happy lives blending in with the mountain folk.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Three Houses

“	You are here as well, Professor? That is a shame...	”	— Lysithea, as an enemy when fighting against Byleth in Crimson Flower Chapter 14.

“	Edelgard: Lysithea. How unfortunate that a talented woman like you should throw her life away on a pointless battle. Lysithea: Ha, do not underestimate me. The fight is far from over, Edelgard!	”	— Lysithea, as an enemy fighting Edelgard in Crimson Flower Chapter 14.

“	Don't expect me to go easy on you. Because I won't.	”	— Lysithea, as an enemy in Crimson Flower Chapter 14 and Azure Moon Chapter 17.

“	Edelgard: Lysithea. You and I are so alike. We could have walked the same path. Lysithea: We're alike? You don't mean to tell me... It can't be! Edelgard: Yet now, we are at a crossroads. There's no turning back. Must we fight each other for the things we believe in? Lysithea: That's exactly what's going to happen. And I will defeat you, Edelgard!	”	— Lysithea, fighting Edelgard in Silver Snow Chapter 19/Verdant Wind Chapter 20.

Warriors: Three Hopes

“	Lysithea: Has the Valley of Torment frozen over? I never thought I'd hear you say something like that.	”	— Lysithea, in response to Linhardt's enemy quote in Golden Wildfire Chapter 4.

“	Balthus: Hey, you're Count Ordelia's daughter! Look, I don't want to kill you. Mind backing off? Lysithea: Why would I comply with an enemy's request? Besides, you are clearly outmatched.	”	— Lysithea, fighting Balthus in Golden Wildfire Chapter 5.

“	Lorenz: I do not understand your motives, Lysithea. Why do you go against your house's wishes? Lysithea: My decisions are my own, Lorenz—and there are some sacrifices I simply won't make.	”	— Lysithea, as an enemy fighting Lorenz in Scarlet Blaze Chapter 7.

“	Ignatz: Please stand down, Lysithea! There's no reason for us to fight! Lysithea: I don't remember asking your opinion!	”	— Lysithea, as an enemy fighting Ignatz in Scarlet Blaze Chapter 7.

“	Lysithea: It's not like you to pick a losing battle, Claude. Claude: Are you kidding? All I've done my whole life is fight losing battles—but this is the first one I'm going to win.	”	— Lysithea, fighting Claude in Scarlet Blaze Chapter 14 if Byleth was not recruited.

“	Lysithea: It was selfish of Claude to drag you into his ambitions. Hilda: He didn't "drag" me into anything. Now are you gonna try and stop me or not?	”	— Lysithea, fighting Hilda in Scarlet Blaze Chapter 14 if Byleth was not recruited.

“	Lysithea: This your final hour, monster! Solon: You might consider clinging more dearly to what meager life remains to you!	”	— Lysithea, fighting Solon in Golden Wildfire/Scarlet Blaze/Azure Gleam Chapter 15 if Byleth was recruited.

“	Odesse: I sense a darkness in you—we are connected! Why do you attack me? Lysithea: What connection?! All your kind have done is cause me pain!	”	— Lysithea, fighting Odesse in Enshrouded Memories.

Critical quotes

“	You're in my way!	”	— Lysithea in Parts I & II

“	I don't have time for this!	”	— Lysithea in Parts I & II

“	Stay away!	”	— Lysithea in Part I & II

“	You're irrelevant!	”	— Lysithea in Part I

“	You will regret this!	”	— Lysithea in Part II

Defeat quotes

“	How vexing... This isn't what I wanted.	”	— Lysithea's retreat quote as a playable character in Part I.

“	If only I'd lived...just a little longer.	”	— Lysithea's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	Seems...I may have...underestimated the enemy.	”	— Lysithea's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	I thought I'd be able to live...just a little bit longer than...this...	”	— Lysithea as an enemy in Azure Moon Chapter 17.

“	That's the last of my energy... If you're gonna kill me, make it quick. Fair warning though, I'll likely come back to haunt you. It's not like I've had an easy time of it, after all... If spared: You...want me to join you? The Alliance is over no matter what. The only thing left is to place faith in you and Edelgard. There's still so much I have to accomplish. Thank you for the second chance, Professor. If killed: Father, Mother... I'm sorry I didn't listen to you...	”	— Lysithea as an enemy in Crimson Flower Chapter 14.

Other quotes

Main articles: Lysithea/Quotes and Lysithea/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Lysithea is featured on five cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Lysithea
	Little Person of Great Talent, Lysithea
		"So help me, if you continue treating me like a child, I'll—!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Warlock		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Peerless Toil: [Trigger] [Flip 1 Bond card face-down] At the end of each player's turn, you may pay the cost and if you do: Draw 1 card. Lifeburning Magic Talent: [Hand] [Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] If you have an allied "Lysithea", choose 1 non-Main Character enemy, and destroy them. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.)
	Card #B18-039SR • Artist: Kawasumi
	Talented Woman of House Ordelia, Lysithea
		"The monastery grounds are far too spread out. That's not because I'm getting lost. I'm a fully capable, mature person! Who never gets lost."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Noble		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Precocious Prodigy: [Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, draw 1 card. Choose 1 card from your hand, and send it to the Retreat Area. Magic Emblem: [Support] Draw 1 card. Choose 1 card in your hand, and send it to the Retreat Area.
	Card #B18-040N, B18-040ST • Artist: Kawasumi
	Scholar of Misfortune, Lysithea
		"This is the path that I chose... The only choice left to me now is to keep going."
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Warlock		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Remnant Flame: [Trigger] Each time you use a from your hand, until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. The Compendium of Light and Dark: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Flip 1 bond card face-down] If your opponent has 5 or more cards in their hand, your opponent chooses 1 card from their hand, and sends it to the Retreat Area.
	Card #B19-033HN • Artist: Tobi
	Magewright Master of Light and Dark, Lysithea
		"Those who slither in the dark... What they have done is unforgivable. They must be exterminated."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Gremory		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Hades Ω: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Your opponent chooses 5 cards from their hand, and sends the remainder to the Retreat Area. Abraxas: [Always] If this unit is attacking your opponent's Main Character, this unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B21-024R • Artist: Fuzichoco
	Hardworking Genius Mage, Lysithea
		"I'll continue to learn and grow from your instruction, Professor. I just know it!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Monk		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Abounding Magic Talent: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Flip 1 Bond card face-down] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Disruptive Magic Studies: [Trigger] Each time an enemy is deployed via a skill's effect, you may move that enemy.
	Card #B21-025N • Artist: Fuzichoco
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Lysithea .

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Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Three Houses	Heir to House Ordelia	コーデリア伯爵家の嫡子
Engage	Hero from beyond Elyos and the eldest daughter of House Ordelia. A diligent Golden Deer student possessing great talent with magic. She loves sweets, but hates ghosts and being treated like a child. Appears in Three Houses.	異界の英雄で、コーデリア伯爵家の長女。 金鹿の学級に所属する 努力家で、高い魔道の才能を持つ生徒。 甘い物が大好きで、 お化けと子供扱いされることを嫌う。 「風花雪月」
Warriors: Three Hopes (Prologue and Golden Wildfire Part I)	Heir to House Ordelia	??
Warriors: Three Hopes (Scarlet Blaze and Golden Wildfire Part II)	Heir to House Ordelia and proxy for the current Count Ordelia	??

Trivia

• Before a house is chosen, Lysithea's stat screen will not display both of her Crests; only her Minor Crest of Charon.
• Lysithea has a personalized class sprite in the game's files depicting her in the Gremory class, which would have been used during Part II; it is left unused for unknown reasons.
• Disregarding enemy-only abilities, as an enemy, Lysithea has access to the Dark Magic Avo +20 and Heartseeker abilities, which she cannot obtain as a playable unit; the latter is also only available for non-NPC bosses as an innate ability for the Dark Mage and Dark Bishop classes, which are only obtainable by male units.
• Lysithea's S support illustration depicted her without one of her hair clips in the initial release; this was fixed in version 1.0.2.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Lysithea von Ordelia	Full name, known by just Lysithea in most menus. Lysithea is a figure in Greek mythology; the daughter of Evenus and mother of Helenus. Ordelia is an alteration of Cordelia, a Celtic name theorized by some scholars to be based on the Latin cor, "heart", and a character from William Shakespeare's King Lear; other characters from Leicester also have surnames derived from King Lear characters. It was probably altered to avoid similarities to Cordelia from Awakening.
Japanese	リシテア＝フォン＝コーデリア	Lysithea von Cordelia
Spanish	Lysithea von Ordelia	--
French	Lysithea von Ordelia	--
German	Lysithea von Ordelia	--
Italian	Lysithea von Ordelia	--
Portuguese	Lysithea von Ordelia	--
Korean	리시테아 폰 코델리아	Lysithea von Cordelia
Simplified Chinese	莉丝缇亚·冯·科迪利亚	Lysithea von Cordelia
Traditional Chinese	莉絲缇亞‧馮‧科迪利亞	Lysithea von Cordelia

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Lysithea with Byleth and the other students from Three Houses.

CG images

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  Lysithea's S-support illustration in Three Houses.
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  Lysithea's S-support illustration (Version 1.0.2. onwards) in Three Houses.

Portraits

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  High-quality portrait artwork of Lysithea from Three Houses.
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  Portrait of Lysithea in Three Houses.
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  Portrait of Lysithea in Three Houses.
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  Portrait of Lysithea in Warriors: Three Hopes.

Concept artwork

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  Concept artwork of Lysithea from Three Houses.
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  Concept artwork of Lysithea from Warriors: Three Hopes.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Lysithea: Child Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Child Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Child Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Child Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Resplendent Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Resplendent Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Resplendent Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Resplendent Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Gifted Students.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Gifted Students.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Gifted Students.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Tea Sweetener.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Tea Sweetener.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Tea Sweetener.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Tea Sweetener.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Duality Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Duality Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Duality Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Duality Prodigy.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Lysithea: Child Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Child Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Child Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Child Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Gifted Students.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Gifted Students.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Gifted Students.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Tea Sweetener.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Tea Sweetener.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Tea Sweetener.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Duality Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Duality Prodigy.
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  Artwork of Lysithea: Duality Prodigy.

Wallpapers

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  Image of a Heroes calendar's September 2020 page, featuring Claude: Almyra's King and Lysithea: Earnest Seeker.

Other artwork

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  Artwork of Claude, Lysithea, and Hilda for Heroes's third anniversary.
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  Artwork of Lysithea, Ninian, and Tiki for Heroes's fourth anniversary.
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  Artwork featuring Lysithea released on the fifth day of Choose Your Legends: Round 9.
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  Artwork of Lysithea, Gotoh and Niime from the Paired with the Past website.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Lysithea.
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  Artwork of Lysithea.

External links

• Lysithea's page on the Japanese official website

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