Noel

Noel was Claymore of either No. 4 or No. 3 of Teresa's generation. She was demoted to No. 5 or No. 4 after the promotion of Priscilla.

Etymology
"Noel" is a transliteration of the Japanese "Noeru" (ノエル, pronounced "no-er-ru"). "Noel" is the French word for "Christmas."

Appearance
Noel had short, razor-cut, light blond hair, emphasizing her boyishness. She had silver eyes and wore the standard Claymore uniform.

Height: 175cm (5ft 8.89in).

Personality
Noel was outspoken and easily angered. She can be compared to Helen, since their personalities are similar. Noel was more controlled and rule-abiding than Helen, however.

Abilities
Her defining attribute was her exceptional speed, which she used to attack multiple targets in a split second, earning her the nickname "Stormwind Noel." Sophia teasingly compared her swift, agile movements to that of a monkey.

Organization Rating
From Claymore Databook 1.


 * Yoki: B


 * Agility: A+


 * Muscular Strength: C


 * Spirit: B


 * Perception: B


 * Leadership: C

Biography
Employment as a Claymore Noel and Sophia vies for the No. 3 rank. Though the two are close in power, their fighting styles are different. Because of her extraordinary agility she earned the nickname "Stormwind Noel."

Hunt for Teresa
Noel is sent to assassinate Teresa along with Sophia. Noel also expects Elda (No. 5) to show up, as well as Irene, who is assumed to be in command. But Irene tells everyone that the leader is the new No. 2, Priscilla. Noel at first wants to challenge Priscilla to a fight, but on seeing the number of Yoma Priscilla killed, Noel becomes afraid.

They later find Teresa at the inn and Noel uses her nimbleness to attack from the window, but upon engaging in battle, she ended up being kicked and later, cut down by Teresa. After Priscilla awakened, Noel followed Irene to the second battleground.

After Priscilla killed Teresa, Noel and Sophia attack Priscilla. Noel managed to sever an arm, which was almost instantly reattached and both were quickly killed. In the anime, Noel's and Sophia's deaths were more brutal; they were killed before cutting off Priscilla's arm.

Sophia
Noel and Sophia are very competitive with each other. Whether they are friendly rivals or just rivals is unclear. Their personalities and abilities are very different. She and Sophia come close to fighting over who killed most Yoma, Noel saying she killed seven and Sophia killed six.

Irene
Noel appears familiar with Irene before the mission. Noel respects the Quicksword, saying Irene's higher rank is "unquestionable."

Priscilla
Noel at first scorns her for being so young and yet so highly ranked. When she sees Priscilla's actual power, Noel becomes afraid.

Behind the Scenes

 * Noel's Japanese voice actor is Junko Takeuchi and her English voice actor is Leah Clark.
 * There seems to be some confusion concerning Noel's Claymore symbol. In the anime and manga, her symbol is clearly shown to be similar to Teresa's with two indents toward the center at the top. However, on the official manga website, Noel has been credited with a symbol that was worn on a previously established unnamed Claymore who was part of Teresa's execution party.