Ylaya

For the similarly named character in Warlords of the Wasteland, see Yalla.

Ylaya
Character information
Introduced	Hammers of Fate
Class	Warlock
Race	Dark Elf
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Raelag (formerly) Ygg-Chall
Occupation	Keeper of the Law
Appearances
Background
Native world	Ashan
Status	Alive (as of Tribes of the East)

Ylaya is a character in Heroes of Might and Magic V and its add-ons, Hammers of Fate and Tribes of the East.

Biography

Ylaya is a Keeper of the Law for the Shadowbrand clan of Dark Elves. As such, her life has been described as levels of religious piousness, devotion, and training in the arts of Dragon Magic. A respected matriarch in a position of responsibility, she is devoted to her dragon-goddess Malassa. Ylaya lacks experience as a military commander, however, so she relies on the unfailing support of her sisters, the matrons and matriarchs of Ygg-Chall.^OffBck

Ylaya in The Warlock campaign

Ylaya was a Keeper of the Law of the Shadowbrand Clan. Trouble rose when the dark elves began to be dissolving after Raelag mysteriously disappeared. She spied and learned Thralsai and Shadya were the ones who wanted Soulscar Clan revived. She went to search for Raelag and found he was with Isabel. They joined together and defeated Thralsai. Raelag went to search for Isabel's child, while Ylaya and Isabel went to liberate Horncrest and find shelter. Ylaya promised to fight Biara and her plans.

Later, she met Zehir, who attacked a rival clan, disposing of her troubles. She went to Talonguard and attacked Biara's troops. When it was all over, Ylaya returned back to Ygg-Chall to continue working as the Keeper of the Law.

Gameplay

Ylaya is a Warlock.

Abilities

Hero Trait
	Dark Mystic
	Dark ritual ability is more powerful, enabling the hero to regenerate mana even beyond the normal max mana cap. Amount regenerated over the cap depends on hero level.OffBck

	Skills		Abilities
	Basic Irresistible Magic		Dark ritual
	Basic Attack

Scenarios

Heroes of Might and Magic V

The Warlock

• The Clanlord: Ylaya explains the rules of the competition Raelag wants to win.
• The Expansion: Ylaya responds that Raelag needs to consult with Malsara to begin his project of unifying the clans.
• The Cultists: Ylaya agrees on fighting the Soulscar Clan and their friends - demons.

Hammers of Fate

Ylaya's Quest

• The Spy: Ylaya needs to find the traitors among the dark elves.
• The Break: Ylaya has to escape from Thralsai's servants.
• The Meeting: Raelag needs to be found, while Ylaya must not allow Malsara to be killed.
• Dragons: Ylaya goes to negotiate with dragons to help in her task to defeat Thralsai.
• The Decoupling: Ylaya and Isabel go to Horncrest to see what needs to be done.

Tribes of the East

Flying to the Rescue

• Dark Ways and Deeds: Ylaya meets Zehir and promises to be at Talonguard.
• A Flamboyant Exit: Ylaya attacks one of the demonic towns.

Notes

She appears as a character named Keeper of the Law in The Warlock campaign, while in Heroes V add-ons as a Warlock instead.

Appearances

Ylaya appears in Heroes of Might and Magic V and its add-ons, Hammers of Fate and Tribes of the East.