Abyssal One

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|Box title = Abyssal One
|image = Image:Riful awakened.jpg
|imagewidth = 300
|caption = 'Riful of the West'
|Row 1 title = VIZ Media name
|Row 1 info = Abyssal One<ref>''Claymore 17'', [[Scene 90]], p. 15</ref> [[Image:Speaker.svg|12px|link=http://images.wikia.com/claymorenew/images/6/67/Abyssal_One_en-us.ogg]]
|Row 2 title = Variant
|Row 2 info = Creature of the Abyss<ref>''Claymore 8'', [[Scene 45]], p. 181</ref> (en-us), 深淵<ref>''Claymore 20'', Shueisha, [[Scene 110]], p. 79</ref> Shin-en [[Image:Speaker.svg|12px|link=http://images.wikia.com/claymorenew/images/f/fc/Abyssal_ja.ogg]] (Abyssal)
|Row 3 title = Original name
|Row 3 info = 深淵の者<ref>''Claymore 8'', Shueisha, Scene 45, p. 181</ref> Shin-en no Mono [[Image:Speaker.svg|12px|link=http://images.wikia.com/claymorenew/images/8/88/Creature_of_the_Abyss_ja.ogg]] (Creature of the Abyss)<ref>''Claymore 20'', Scene 110, p. 79</ref>
|Row 4 title = Rank No.
|Row 4 info = 1
|Row 5 title = Current status
|Row 5 info = Extinct
|Row 6 title = Generation
|Row 6 info = [[Generation#Initial Male Era|Initial Male Era]], Riful Era of the [[Generation#First Generation|First Generation]], Luciela Era of the [[Generation#Old Generation|Old Generation]]
|Row 7 title = Ties
|Row 7 info = Organization
|Row 8 title = Class
|Row 8 info = Offensive
|Row 9 title = Quote
|Row 9 info = In the history of the warriors known as "Claymores," there have been three terrible instances of a Number One becoming awakened.<ref>''Claymore 8'', Scene 45, p. 180</ref>
|Row 10 title = First appearance
|Row 10 info = [[Scene 42]], [[Anime Scene 15]]
}}

Abyssal Ones &darr;
*[[Image:Isley.jpg|60px|link=Isley]] Isley of the North
*[[Image:Riful link.jpg|60px|link=Riful]] Riful of the West
*[[Image:Luciela Awakened link.jpg|60px|link=Luciela]] Luciela of the South

==Etymology==
==='''Origin'''===
VIZ Media replaced the earlier "Creature of the Abyss"<ref>''Claymore 8'', Scene 45, p. 181</ref> with "Abyssal One" from Scene 110 onward.<ref>''Claymore 20'', Scene 110, pp. 79–85</ref>

Dietrich uses both names in her report to Miria: "In the southern lands the two of us encountered Isley, the Creature of the Abyss. Helen was wounded in an unexpected conflict with the 'Abyss Feeders,' the Organization's new weapons against the Abyssal Ones."<ref>''Claymore 17'', Scene 90, p. 17</ref>

"Creature of the Abyss," 深淵の者, figuratively means someone hidden deeply. Literal translation "People/Person of the abyss." FUNimation also uses "Creatures of the Abyss" [[Image:Speaker.svg|12px|link=http://images.wikia.com/claymorenew/images/c/c7/Creatures_of_the_Abyss_en-us.ogg]] in the anime.<ref>''Claymore'', [[Anime Scene 16]]</ref>

==='''Definition'''===
One of three [[:Category:Awakened_being|awakened beings]], each a former No. 1 warrior. First mention by [[Galatea]].

Asked for a definition of an Abyssal One, a [[:Category:Man in Black|Man in Black]] says "The name given to some former No. 1 warriors that have awakened" (かつての戦士のナンバー１が覚醒したのにつけられた名だろ).<ref>''Claymore 20'', Shueisha, Scene 110, p. 80</ref>

だろ (daro) means "isn't it ?" or "right ?". The Man in Black never says any or all former No. 1s.

==Appearance==
[[Isley]] resembles a centaur.<ref>''Claymore 14'', [[Extra Scene 3]], p. 145</ref> [[Riful]] resembles a half-mermaid, half-octopus.<ref>''Claymore 9'', [[Scene 49]], pp. 108–109</ref> [[Luciela]] is a more elaborate version of a [[Hellcat]].<ref>''Claymore 11'', [[Scene 63]], p. 178</ref>

==Personality==
Being former No. 1s, self-assurance seems common trait. Sometimes displays [[Wikipedia:Noblesse_oblige|noblesse oblige]] to lesser beings. Almost always in charge, regardless of situation.

==Datasheet==
Typical awakened being [[:Category:Ability|ability]], but of greater magnitude.

==History==
In the [[Witch's Maw]], Galatea explains the origins of the Creatures of the Abyss.

By coincidence, each Abyssal settled in one of the five regions of the island—Isley in the North ([[:Category:Alfons|Alfons]]), Riful in the West ([[:Category:Lautrec|Lautrec]]), and Luciela in the South ([[:Category:Mucha|Mucha]]). The east ([[:Category:Sutafu|Sutafu]]) remains under control of the [[:Category:The_Organization|Organization]].<ref>''Claymore 8'', Scene 45, p. 180</ref><br><br>[[Image:Claymore Riful of the West|500 px]]<br />'''Origin of Creatures'''<br><br>The central region of [[:Category:Toulouse|Toulouse]], unmentioned by Galatea, appears unaffiliated.<ref>''Claymore 15'', [[Scene 83]], p. 170</ref>

A status quo existed among the Abyssals. Then Isley, under the influence of [[Priscilla]],<ref>''Claymore 14'', [[Extra Scene 3]], pp. 158–159</ref> raises an army to expand into the western (Riful's) and eastern quadrants (Organization's). Isley himself invades Mucha and defeats Luciela.<ref>''Claymore 11'', [[Scene 62]], p. 154</ref>

==Higher-Level Power==

'''The pinnacle of awakend beings'''

Just as Number 1 warriors from successive generations have stood far apart from their peers in terms of capabilities, so too do the abyssale ones vastly surpass other awakened beings. Their Yoma power is so immense it is difficult to even comprehend the true extent of their powers. Yoma power baseline is a essential, exceptional high Yoma power potential is indicator for a threat beyond awakened beings. 

'''EX'''

For the Organization only one thing is clear - that the depths or their Yoma power, strength, agility, essential all capabilities are immeasurably great. This beings are able to kill multiple male awakened beings in a single blow or move with high speed, so fast their hugh bodys instantly vanished before the eyes and sensing reach of high-ranked warriors.   

Their Intellect is regarded equal to if not greater than that of humans. Their conduct when in human form is more humanlike than the imitative behaviors of awakened beings. It is believed that even their mental makeup is markedly distinct from that of awakened beings.<ref>''Fragments of Silver Omnibus 2'', "Yoma War Record II," p. 716</ref> 

'''Order of Power'''

*'''Abyssal One''': Threat for a group above-average awakened beings. Able to destroy entire landscapes in a short amount time with enough force to generate earthquakes, felt from miles away.<ref>''Claymore 11'', Scene 63, pp. 166–183</ref>
*'''[[:Category:Awakened being|Awakened Being]]:''' Threat for a group of single-digit warriors. Able to destroy entire towns in a short amount of time.<ref>''Claymore 6'', Scene 31, p. 117; ''Claymore'', Anime Scene 12</ref>
*'''[[:Category:Yoma|Yoma]]:''' Threat for average warriors. Able to dismember a human or warrior with bare hands. Can punch throught the body of a warrior.<ref>''Claymore 1'', Scene 1, pp. 42–43</ref>

==Alleged Abyssals==
Awakened Beings never formally designated as one of the three original Abyssal Ones by the Organization, due to ranks less than No. 1, or an unknown awakened state.

Being a former No. 1 alone may not guarantee Abyssal status. See [[:Category:Abyssal_One#Etymology|Etymology]].

==='''Rosemary'''===
Former No. 1, [[Rosemary]], is demoted to No. 2, due to [[Teresa]]'s promotion. Later, Teresa kills the awakened Rosemary.<ref>''Claymore 13'', [[Extra Scene 1]], pp. 154–155</ref>

Unknown if Rosemary matched the level of an Abyssal One. Orsay points out, if awaken it would be to late to kill her. Which suggests Rosemary could be a possible Abyssal, according to Orsay. But reports of her awaken never reached the Organization.<ref>''Claymore 13'', Extra Scene 1, pp. 130–134</ref>

==='''Priscilla'''===
Organization's intended replacement for Teresa. The captain of the [[:Category:Purge|purge]] team, [[Priscilla]], partially awakens and kills Teresa. However, this was only possible after Teresa re-sealed her Yoma power and dropped her guard.<ref>''Claymore 5'', [[Scene 23]], pp. 62–63</ref> Fully awakened, she destroys her own purge team.<ref>''Claymore 5'', [[Scene 24]], pp. 82–87</ref> Years later, Priscilla kills Riful of the West.<ref>''Claymore 18'', [[Scene 99]], p. 113</ref>

==='''Destroyer'''===
The awakened form of [[Luciela x Rafaela]], this Yoma-entity has combined with Clare, Priscilla and Riful's daughter. Though its rods, it has combined with Beth and Dauf.

==='''Alicia and Beth'''===
No. 1, [[Alicia]], almost destroys Riful, before her sister, No. 2, [[Beth]], is struck with a parasitic [[:Category:Rod|rod]]. Both in awakened form are killed by Priscilla.<ref>''Claymore 18'', [[Scene 98]], pp. 96–100</ref>

==='''Reanimated No. 1s'''===
[[Dae]] gets permission from [[Limt]] to reanimate former No. 1s.<ref>''Claymore 20'', Scene 110, pp. 86–87</ref> Dae eventually reanimates [[Cassandra]], [[Hysteria]] and [[Roxanne]].<ref>''Claymore 20'', [[Scene 113]], pp. 160–161</ref> Organization members fear their awakening, which comes to pass.<ref>''Jump SQ'', January 2012, ''Claymore'', [[Scene 121]], p. 181</ref>

Dae, the Men in Black and the Ghosts refer to these three awakened No. 1s as "Abyssals." 

==='''Riful's daughter'''===
"[[Riful's daughter]]" first appears as a female torso wandering through the forest. The original ''Jump SQ'' narrative refers to her as the remnant of Riful. Fleshy strips form a young girl.<ref>''Jump SQ'', December 2012, ''Claymore'', Scene 132, pp. 263–265</ref> During combat with Priscilla, the young Abyssal taps into the remnants of the Destroyer for endless energy.
<ref>''Jump SQ'', June 2013, ''Claymore'', [[Scene 138]], pp. 674–677</ref>

Dae refers to this entity as an Abyssal.

==='''Strongest No. 1'''===
First mentioned by Man in Black as one of the eight strongest no. 1s in generational history, considerd exceptional strong, may able to surpass the original three abyssal ones.<ref>''Claymore'', [[Scene 110]], p. 12</ref>
Later, at the final story arc ("The Peerless Title") confirmed as strongest no. 1, awakened, Teresa is likely stronger than all other no. 1s awakened.<ref>''Claymore'', Scene 151, p. </ref>

During the events in Extra Scene 1 ("A Warriors Pride"), former no. 1 and upper-single digit warrior Rosemary was despite her expierence with [[Hysteria]] and her awakening stunned when sensed Teresa's high Yoma power at low 10% release.<ref>''Claymore'', [[Extra Scene 1]], p. 26 </ref> Years later during their battle at the plateau in the "Marked for Death"-Arc, Teresa at 10% Yoma power release is shown more powerful than Priscilla at 70%+ despite her high Yoma power baseline.<ref>''Claymore'', [[Scene 24]], pp. 45–49</ref>


==References==
Tankōbon ''Claymore'' volumes cited are VIZ Media (en-us) editions, unless otherwise noted. Manga scenes (chapters) not yet translated cite Shueisha tankōbon (ja) editions. Manga scenes not yet published in tankōbon form cite ''Jump SQ'' (ja) editions. ''Fragments of Silver Omnibus'' (総集編 銀の断章 Gin no Danshou) 1–3, Shueisha, are only available in Japanese. Anime scenes (episodes) cited are FUNimation (en-us) editions, unless otherwise noted.
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