Born a human of Lordaeron, Lyst pursued a life of a paladin of the Silver Hand. She was killed and raised as Scourge at the betrayal of Arthas while attempting to aid civilians in their escape. As Scourge she aided Arthas in his attack on the Sunwell and later was made a Death Knight. Once freed from the service to the Scourge, she sought out Lady Avaraelia Volanthius. Her loyalty and service in the House Volanthius she was promoted to Guardian, but was killed shortly after. To ressurect Lyst, Lady Avaraelia Volanthius incorporated her into the House's Dark Warrior Program. The Program made her a heartless soldier, no longer weakened by pain or emotions, she soon was placed as the Commander of the Dark Warriors and oversaw the initiates from start to finish then commanded them in the field