Isley, also known as Dweller of the Deep/Abyssal One of the North & South and White Silver King is one of the main antagonists in the manga series Claymore by Norihiro Yagi.
Contents
- 1 Character
- 2 Abilities
- 3 Biography
- 3.1 Past and Early Life
- 3.2 The Northern Campaign
- 3.3 Seven Years later
Character[]
Isley appeared to be a polite young man, always showing of a cheerful smile, however this was just a facade. Isley was actually cruel and didn't care about anyone, even sacrifcing his own comrades who trusted him. Isley only seeked for more power.
After he defeated the actual Abyssal One of the South he aimed to conquer the whole land along with Priscilla, who is the most powerful being in Claymore. He failed to as he got killed/eaten by the Abyss Feeders.
Abilities[]
Isley was an Awakened Being, which means, he used to be a warrior of the Organization, but surpassed his limits at some point of his life and "awoke". In his awakened form, he resembled a huge, black centaur. He was able to shapeshift his arms into different weapons (a bow, an axe, a lance, a shield, a claw and a sword). Despite his height of (about) 10 m, he was extremely fast and had a great yoki, which even surpassed Riful's, the Abyssal of the West.
Biography[]
Past and Early Life[]
He was a former warrior of the Organization and used to be ranked 1. Upon Awakening, he took control of the Northern lands, but later gave them up in favor of the South.
Later he encountered Priscilla and was defeated by her, however he claimed that he has defeated her. The truth was that Isley lost to Priscilla and while fighting her he realized how powerful she was, thus he promised her to obey her. His real intentios were to use Priscilla to conquer the whole island.
The Northern Campaign[]
Isley was the real reason behind the Northern Campaign, as he raised an army of 33 Awakened Beings. Despite his loss of many soldiers, his group eventually defeated the 24 Claymores that were send to Pieta in order to purge the Awakened Beings.
Afterwards he split his group in half, sending one to the Organization and the other half to the West. However, both groups were completely annihilated. Isley himself went straight to the South where he defeated Luciela of the South.
Seven Years later[]
After defeating Luciela, Isley settled down in the South. Meanwhile the Organization created a new weapon called "The Abyss Feeders". Isley fought them numerous times, but was eventually defeated by them. He was eaten alive.
Greetings, enthusiasts of the Claymore manga series. I am here to delve into the intricate world created by Norihiro Yagi, specifically focusing on Isley, also known as the Dweller of the Deep, Abyssal One of the North & South, and the White Silver King. Allow me to establish my credibility by demonstrating my extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
Isley, a central antagonist in Claymore, is a complex character with a deceptive facade. Initially portrayed as a polite young man with a cheerful smile, his true nature is unveiled as a cruel individual who doesn't hesitate to sacrifice even his trusted comrades. Isley's pursuit of power is a driving force in the narrative, leading him to confront the formidable Priscilla, the most powerful being in the Claymore universe.
Isley's abilities as an Awakened Being set him apart. He transcends his origins as a warrior of the Organization, reaching a point of awakening where he transforms into a massive, black centaur. Notably, he possesses the ability to shapeshift his arms into various weapons, showcasing a diverse skill set that includes a bow, an axe, a lance, a shield, a claw, and a sword. Despite his towering height of approximately 10 meters, Isley exhibits remarkable speed and an overwhelming yoki, surpassing even Riful, the Abyssal of the West.
Delving into Isley's past and early life, we discover that he was once ranked 1 among the Organization's warriors. Upon awakening, he asserted control over the Northern lands before relinquishing them in favor of the South. His encounter with Priscilla resulted in defeat, but Isley, in a display of cunning, claimed victory and pledged allegiance to Priscilla, intending to exploit her power to conquer the entire island.
The Northern Campaign, a pivotal event in the Claymore narrative, is revealed to be orchestrated by Isley. He assembles an army of 33 Awakened Beings, leading to a conflict with 24 Claymores sent to Pieta to purge the Awakened Beings. Despite losses, Isley's forces prevail. Subsequently, he divides his group, sending one faction to the Organization and the other to the West, both ultimately meeting annihilation. Isley himself heads to the South, defeating Luciela in the process.
Seven years later, Isley, having settled in the South, contends with the Organization's new weapon, the Abyss Feeders. Despite engaging them multiple times, Isley meets his demise as he is defeated and consumed by these entities.
In summary, Isley's character arc in Claymore is rich with complexity, deception, and strategic maneuvers, making him a compelling and formidable antagonist within Norihiro Yagi's masterfully crafted manga series.
