Nowa is a half-elf warrior known as the 'Forest Keeper' in the anime series Queen's Blade. Raised by the Chief of the Tribe of the Forest, she is a guardian who patrols the forest borders to protect it from invaders. Despite her youthful appearance and innocence, she is highly skilled in combat, wielding a bo staff with proficiency. Nowa's role in Queen's Blade is to participate in the tournament to decide the next Queen, where she demonstrates her bravery and commitment to defending her homeland.