Noel

Noel
Character Information
Allegiance(s):	Noel
Occupation:	Adventurer
Race:	Human
Birthday:	July 1
First Appearance:	Zill O'll

Noel Silva (ノエル・シルヴァ) is a recurring secondary character in Zill O'll. She and her companions may assist the protagonist's adventures and frequently appear throughout the story. The fate of her companions depends on her affinity ratings with the protagonist.

She is 15 years old when the story begins.

Role in Game

Noel, the daughter of the village chief of Silva, is recognized as a future hero by her neighbors. According to a legend, a hero used a greatsword called Heaven's Cry to defeat a dangerous beast called Soul Eater. The villagers believe that only a true hero can wield this sword, so they believe Noel has the right to pull it from its stone monument.

Before Noel can take out the sword, assassins are spotted in the village's shrine. The main character, who also possesses the infinite soul, defeats the assassins to protect Noel. When Noel finally removes the sword, Soul Eater appears and attacks the villagers. Only the main character, Noel, and Raven remain unaffected. Soul Eater targets Noel, but the main character defends her. After the fight, Soul Eater leaves the village.

Shocked by the events, Noel is taken to a nearby house to recover. She realizes that Heaven's Cry was used to seal Soul Eater and feels guilty for endangering the townsfolk. Noel asks the main character to kill her, but quickly panics if they take her seriously. She then requests that they leave Silva. If the main character refuses, Noel gradually understands her responsibility to save the people of Silva. She decides to live and expresses gratitude to the main character for their assistance. Taking Heaven's Cry as a reminder of her mission, Noel embarks on an adventure to find a cure.

When the protagonist meets her again, Noel has registered as an adventurer and is traveling with Raven, Coffin, and Narscess. Her elven companion explained to her that she can restore the people of Silva if she defeats Soul Eater. Although she is the youngest of her traveling party, Noel is accepted as their party leader who dictates their course throughout the game. Noel and her party cross paths with the protagonist several times during their journey. Sometimes, the protagonist can witness her companions bonding. Other times, Noel and company help the protagonist against Dyneskal. They may even oppose Nemea to support the hero's/heroine's hunt for the demonic Weapons of Darkness.

The original Zill O'll has her first meeting with the protagonist in the remote town, Oswald. Noel has already assembled her party and is hunting down Soul Eater. She and her comrades tried to save the townsfolk from the beast but were unsuccessful. The protagonist enters the scene in the aftermath and during Noel's grieving. Coffin explains their mission and encourages Noel to cheer up. The girl swears to the protagonist that she will become stronger so the travesty at Oswald and her home would not be repeated. She leaves with her comrades after Narscess explains Soul Eater and Noel's origins to the hero/heroine. Noel and company's activities thereafter are the same as the revamps.

About midway into the game's story, Noel and company finally locate Soul Eater and decide to slay it. Their confrontation has two conclusions. One has Noel and company defeat Soul Eater with no difficulties. The other has the beast fall yet simultaneously slay Raven and Coffin in combat. The Dragon King appears before Noel and barters to resurrect her dead companions at the cost of following its orders. Due to Narscess's vehement insistence, Noel accepts the trade.

The former scenario has Narscess become upset when the protagonist slays the Dragon King in advance. He turns on Noel in vengeance and is killed by the protagonist soon after. If the latter scenario occurs, the Dragon King may deem the protagonist to be the greatest threat to Vyashoin at the end of the game and orders Noel to kill him/her. Wanting to protect Raven and Coffin, Noel obeys the command. Her companions die a second death upon her failure. The Dragon King is disappointed with Noel and revokes her infinite soul as punishment. Before the protagonist faces the Dragon King, Noel somberly wishes the protagonist luck.

Noel has three outcomes. If Raven and Coffin survive, they send her a letter and leave her. The protagonist joins Noel on her journey, making her happy. Raven and Coffin watch from afar.

If her companions die and the Dragon King is defeated, Noel and the protagonist return to Silva. They see the revived villagers and Noel says goodbye to her parents. She reflects on her experiences and promises to live life fully, looking to the protagonist for guidance.

If a weak protagonist fails to help Noel against Soul Eater, the Dragon King's spirit possesses Noel's body in Vyashion. It plans to start another cycle of warfare.

Personality

Noel is a kind and optimistic child who always tries to make good choices and understand others. She cares about her friends and family more than herself and wants to be a hero for others. However, she is not very experienced and sometimes struggles to fight against evil. If she becomes friends with the main character, she looks up to them as a role model and hopes to be as strong and dependable as them one day.