Black Card

Black Card

Claymores use the Black Card system to avoid becoming Awakened Beings. Upon being assigned a rank number, every new Claymore is given a unique symbol to identify her. The symbol is used in three places: on the forte of her sword blade, the throat of her uniform, and on a Black Card, which is kept rolled-up inside the sword hilt. When a Claymore discovers herself in danger of awakening, she sends her card to another Claymore, usually a trusted friend. The recipient meets the sender at a specific place. Then, the recipient euthanizes the sender.

Being presented with the Black Card of another Claymore is normally a sign of great respect and trust between them, as Elena did since she and Clare were close during their transformations. It can however be a lure to a trap, as Rosemary did to kill Teresa from her jealousy.

Known Black Cards Given

Elena: Her Black Card was sent to Clare via Rubel. Clare was reluctant to carry out the killing but Elena insisted that it had to be her.

Hilda: Her Black Card was sent to Miria via Ophelia. However, Ophelia destroyed it and condemned Hilda to become an Awakened Being.

Rosemary: Her Black Card was sent to Teresa as a trap to lure her to a secluded place and attempt to kill her after Awakening.