A black-colored card used by the Organization in a system to prevent Claymores from becoming Awakened Beings.

HistoryEdit

When a Claymore is sent "on missions", or on the day of a Claymore's "inauguration", every Claymore is given a unique symbol to identify her^[1][2].

This symbol is used in three places:

• on the forte of her sword blade,

• on the throat of her uniform,

• 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 rendezvous with the sender at a private locale. 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 does as she and Clare comforted each other during their painful transformation into Claymores. It can however be a lure to a trap, as Rosemary did to kill Teresa from her jealousy.

Known Black Cards GivenEdit

• Rosemary: Her Black Card is sent to Teresa as a trap to lure her to Godahl Plateau and attempts to kill her after Awakening^[3].

• Hilda: Her Black Card is sent to Miria via Ophelia. However, Ophelia destroys it and condemns Hilda to become an Awakened Being (Extra Scene 2).

• Elena: Her Black Card is sent to Clare via Rubel. As they meet atop Mount Shire, Clare is reluctant to carry out the killing, but Elena insists ^[1][2].

Behind the ScenesEdit

• "Black Letter" is used in one early translation of Scene 4. The VIZ translation uses "Black Card."
• "黒の書" (pronounced "kuro no sho") literally means "black book."

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