Abyssal Ones

Abyssal Ones, for a general overview see the canon, usually former number 1 Claymore's who awakened. In this fanfic the term Abyssal One is more flexible. Any being with an abyssal aura is considered an abyssal one. Typically possessed by awakened no 1s, the abyssal aura is the intense waves emitted by an abyssal which can be felt physically and is comparable to a sun at the bottom of the ocean. The abyssal aura can deal damage to weak opponents and humans when emitted normally and even kill. To those with yoki perception, this aura can feel like a tsunami (Alice) or tons of bricks (Cassandra).  
Abyssal ones, although feared by many, in fact keep the lands relatively clear of dangerous awakened to protect their food stores (humans) and in fact can sometimes be beneficial, even to humans. Abyssal ones usually take subjects,yoma and awakened alike.
Although Abyssal ones are very powerful, they can still be killed or hurt by lesser beings (ex. Miata, Jill, Clarice) or multiple weaker enemies working together.
Top five awakened season into abyssal ones at a maximum of 1000 years and Abyssals can season into eternals in 10000 years. When a top five awakened becomes an abyssal, the sensation can be described as their old auras peeling off and replaced by the much more powerful abyssal aura. This change is usually accompanied by a significant change in form, and usually greatly increased abilities. 
Abyssals are notably far hungrier than regular awakened. An explanation for this phenomenon can be found here. Abyssals typically have much larger forms than regular awakened, as more powerful beings can create larger forms with their greater amounts of power, although many choose to maintain small forms by compressing their power.
Not all abyssal ones are the same strength. Many are much more seasoned and more combat capable.
Strong abyssal ones:
*Alice the wondrous of Lautrec
*Noble the king of Alphonse
*Cassandra/Roxanne the unofficial rulers of Mucha (Arguably weak due to lacking experience from 500 years of neglect)
*Harold the left hand of Messire, sent kill strong abyssals.
*Icolde the right hand of Messire
Lesser abyssal ones:
*Top 10 vanguards through training with Messire (most of these vanguards are weaker than a typical abyssal, possessing an abyssal aura but less strength to back it):
*Michelle - may be on par with a strong abyssal
*Sullivan - may be on par with a strong abyssal
*Vega
*Vanity
*Nina
*Brook
*Helios 
*Luna - strength unknown
*Nixie - may be considered a weak abyssal to be beaten by Grace alone although she wasn't very serious when the two fought.
*Armand- may be considered a weak abyssal - defeated by 3 claymores and 1 awakened of moderate strength.
It should be noted that Maya is NOT an abyssal one as she is considered only half her sister's strength.  Artemis, Arwen, Bonnie, and Clover claim to be abyssal ones by heritage but their lack of abyssal aura seems to indicate they are not.Category:Terminology