Hilda

Hilda is (Former) Claymore No. 6 of Clare's Time. At this time, Miria is No. 17. The two are good friends. Hilda later becomes an Awakened Being through the actions of Ophelia.

Etymology
"Hilda" is a transliteration of the Japanese "Hirudu" (ヒルダ, pronounced "heer-da").

"Hilda" is thought to be a short form of names containing the Medieval German element "hild" ("battle"), such as "Hildegard." The name of a 7th Century English saint.

Appearance
Hilda had short hair which she tucked behind her ears, keeping a short fringe at the front. She wore the standard Claymore uniform, along with having a Claymore's silver eyes.

As an Awakened Being she resembled a large (about as big as Dauf) humanoid with what looks like mummy wraps around her body that can be extended.

Personality
From what was seen Hilda seemed to be a caring Claymore, helping a relatively inexperienced Miria during her first Awakened Being hunt. This caring side of her seemed to stay with her after she Awakened, shown when she didn't attack any of the Claymores that were out to kill her.

Hilda_awakened.jpgization Rating
From Claymore Databook 2, as Awakened Being.


 * Yoki: SSS+


 * Agility: SS+


 * Strength: SS


 * Invulnerability: S (Special Level of Ability)


 * Intelligence: SS

Biography
Hilda joined the Organization around the same time Miria did, rising up to the rank of #6. During an Awakened Being hunt, Miria was assigned to her group, and Hilda encouraged her younger companion to work on her technique and become stronger next time they met. Together, they promised to fight again together one day.

Hilda however, was beginning to reach her limit. A while later, when Miria had been to promoted to a #8, Hilda went out in search of her to give Miria her Black Card. However, she was so far gone she was unable to read Miria's Yoki and realize she was nearby. She gave her black card to the Claymore Ophelia asking her to deliver it on her behalf. Ophelia ended up ripping the card up.

Sometime after this, Hilda awakened.

The awakened Hilda was hunted by an unknowing Miria and Ophelia. She didn't seem to fight back as the Claymore hunting party attacked, allowing Ophelia to take several strikes off of her. Miria then swooped in and severed the awakened's head, but at that moment, realized that the one she was hunting was her former comrade. After Miria realized it was Hilda she had just killed, she temporarily lost control of her Yoki powers which led her to partially Awaken. Years later, Miria stumbled across Hilda's sword, which Hilda had lost when she had Awakened. Miria placed the sword in the ground where Hilda died, in memory of her friend.

Miria
Hilda is first seen with Miria on an Awakened Being hunt. The two are best of friends. Hilda mentors Miria to hone her Phantom Move. Miria credits her promotion to a single-digit to Hilda.

On another hunting party, Miria unwittingly kills Hilda, now awakened. After Miria discovers Hilda's identity, Miria goes berserk and almost awakens herself, resulting in her becoming the first half-awakened Claymore.

Hilda's death affects Miria's outlook on the Organization. She made the Organization's demise her life's goal. From that time on, she covertly investigates the Organization and its hidden history (Extra Scene 2).