Ivalera

Ivalera is an elf of the pisky race, descendant of the ancient spirits of the wind. She is a member of Guts' Traveling Party and a lifelong friend to Schierke.

Appearance

As an elf, Ivalera is small and has two pairs of wings on her back. She is about the same size as Puck, but instead of having a green/blue aura, she has a pink one. Also unlike Puck, she is not naked, appearing to wear some sort of halter and a skirt.

Personality

Ivalera is an empath, able to feel the emotions of others. In time, Ivalera learned how to "finetune" this ability with the feelings of Schierke, acting in a protective, almost motherly way to protect her from distress, and counseling the other members of the party on what to do when Schierke, overexerting herself, falls in a state of trance too deep to awaken alone. Outwardly more serious and reliable than Puck, Ivalera often shares with him moments of bickering and fighting.

Essentially, Ivalera acts as Schierke's best friend and the voice of her "inner thoughts." Ivalera's initial mistrust toward Guts was a way to protect her companion, much like how Puck's over-eagerness was a way to protect Guts from his inner turmoil. As Puck has a bossy, but warm relationship with Isidro, trying to mold him as young adult and warrior in his own, comical way, Ivalera has a similar relationship with Farnese; upon discovering her desire to learn magic from Schierke, Ivalera started to frequently tease the noblewoman, playfully likening her status to that of an "apprentice" and "servant maid," when it came to her duties with Casca. That saidm Ivalera does not exploit nor abuse Farnese.

As Isidro and Puck find it really difficult understanding the serious demeanor of Schierke and Ivalera, Ivalera finds herself greatly disturbed by Isidro's attitude, sharing with Schierke their common impression of the young boy as an "incompetent monkey." Albeit she is of the same race of Puck, she tries her best to be better than the average pisky, seeing herself as more serious, reliable and well-educated than the light-hearted, fun loving members of her race. This parallels Schierke's attitude toward Isidro. Thus, Ivalera often bickers with Puck. In such occasions, she reverts to a nonsensical attitude, even gaining a super-deformed "chibi" alter ego just like the one Miura used to highlight Puck's moments of silliness.

Abilities

Ivalera has similar abilities to Puck:

• Flight: living with Schierke in the Mansion of the Spirit Tree, Ivalera only needed to fly relatively short distances. She primarily rides on Schierke after they leave their home.
• Empathy: Ivalera senses Schierke's feelings, often for comic effect. She is aware of Schierke's crush on Guts and, to comic effect, tries to encourage it.
• Elf Dust: like Puck, her dust aids in healing. Despite their comic bickering, they often work together to help an injured person.

Story

Millennium Falcon Arc

This section requires expansion.

Fantasia Arc

This section requires expansion.

Portrayal

Japanese Voice Actor(s)

• Yukari Tamura: Berserk: Millennium Falcon Arc - Holy Evil War Chapter
• Satomi Arai: Berserk (2016 Anime)/Berserk Musou

English Voice Actor(s)

• Tara Sands: Berserk (2016 Anime)

Notes

• A running gag is that whenever Ivalera says something that embarrasses Schierke (usually about her crush on Guts) Schierke stuffs Ivalera in her hat to make her be quiet. 

References

Appendices