Nowa, a half-elf from the Queen's Blade universe, serves as a guardian of the Elven Forest. Raised in a human village, her ability to communicate with animals and mystical aura fostered distrust. Lost in the forest, she was discovered and trained by the elf captain Alleyne, who named her Forest Keeper. Nowa performs her duties alone but finds companionship in animals, particularly her pet monkey Lou. Lou acts as her protector in combat, stretching its body to shield her from attacks. Nowa possesses brown hair, amber eyes, and pointed ears. She typically wears an orange outfit with a white chest covering and skirt, adhering to elven customs of not wearing underwear. Her character is energetic, friendly, deeply loyal to the elves who accepted her, and exhibits naivety. She wields a staff as her primary weapon, fighting with high agility and incorporating acrobatic movements and tree-based traversal, with Lou providing essential defensive support. Within the "Vanquished Queens" OVA, Nowa's story diverges significantly. Captured and brainwashed by Dogura, she becomes a forced participant in arena battles, wearing a distinctive robe-like outfit while under mind control. The OVA depicts her enduring torture and humiliation during captivity. Nowa eventually breaks free from the brainwashing. Following this ordeal, she joins a group of shrine maidens, adopting their attire and integrating into their community.