Clawed is the Divine Crusade's Knight of Books.[1]
As a member of Crusade's retinue, Clawed has a chance at becoming the next Elect of Crusade: should anything happen to Gentian, one of Clawed, Perevel, Ignadiah or Ramondre will be the next Elect.[2]
Appearance
Clawed is huge: he's muscular, 6'5" tall, and generally built like a brick shithouse. The book he carries, which is leather-bound and looks old and worn, is so big that Clawed struggles to carry it.[2] Nevertheless, he never puts it down, even when he's piloting a mech.[3] When Gentian consults the book, he kneels and becomes a book stand.[4]
Personality
Like all members of Crusade's retinue, Clawed is highly competitive. He sees Perevel, Ignadiah and Ramondre as his rivals.[2]
History and Involvement
During Gentian's picnic in the Bontive Valley, Clawed is gently reprimanded by Gentian for complaining that the group's time would be better spent fighting the Concrete Front.[2]
Clawed accompanies Gentian to the meeting in which the Bilateral Intercession and Frontier Syndicate uncover the factions of the Cause. Late in this meeting, Gentian consults the book, allowing the assembled parties to successfully identify their enemies.[4]