Montblanc Noland served as an admiral in the Lvneel Kingdom and won renown as an explorer undertaking multiple voyages into the treacherous Grand Line. His most distinctive feature was a large, chestnut-like growth on his head, a trait passed to his descendants. Noland typically wore a high-collared black coat secured by a belt, an orange scarf, and striped blue-and-white pants, carrying a katana adorned with a chestnut-shaped tsuba. While historical depictions distorted him into a grinning fool post-execution, his actual appearance featured a roundish nose and pleasant features. Noland's personality blended bravery, compassion, and scientific curiosity. He prioritized human life over tradition or superstition, famously stopping the Shandia tribe's sacrificial ritual by slaying their sacred python, Kashigami, to save a young girl. A skilled botanist and doctor, he identified and cured the "tree fever" plague ravaging the Shandia village. His necessary decision to cut down their sacred ancestor trees to eradicate the disease sparked conflict, but he expressed deep remorse upon learning their cultural significance and left gold as compensation. His crew described him as an honest, beloved leader who risked his life for others, like diving to hunt Sea Kings to feed his men. Four hundred years before the main events, Noland discovered the golden city of Shandora on Jaya and befriended its warrior chief, Kalgara. Their bond formed when Noland saved Kalgara's daughter from sacrifice and cured the village plague. They pledged eternal friendship, with Kalgara vowing to ring Shandora's golden bell so Noland could always find his way back. However, a natural disaster sheared off part of Jaya, propelling Shandora skyward via the Knock Up Stream before Noland could return with the Lvneel king. Unable to locate the city, the king condemned Noland as a liar and had him executed, commissioning a falsified tale branding him "Noland the Liar." Noland maintained his innocence until death, expressing concern for Kalgara's wellbeing. Unaware of Noland's fate, Kalgara continued ringing the bell futilely. Noland possessed exceptional physical abilities. He demonstrated superhuman strength by temporarily holding aloft a collapsing landmass and killing massive Sea Kings underwater. His combat skill matched Kalgara, the strongest Shandia warrior, and he slew Kashigami in a single strike—a feat later warriors could not replicate against a similar serpent. He exhibited heightened senses, detecting Shandora's bell during a storm. His navigational expertise enabled repeated safe voyages through the perilous Grand Line, a rare accomplishment for his era. Noland's legacy is multifaceted. His descendants, including Mont Blanc Cricket, faced societal ostracization but worked to clear his name; Cricket dedicated his life to finding Shandora's gold as proof. The Tontatta Tribe revered Noland as a hero for defending them against invaders centuries earlier, erecting a statue in his honor. Conversely, the fairy tale "Noland the Liar" persisted worldwide as a symbol of broken trust. His story parallels characters like Usopp, who impersonated his descendant "Usoland," leveraging the Tontattas' admiration. Speculation exists that Noland's botanical research may relate to mythical trees like the Treasure Tree Adam on Elbaf, potentially influencing future events.