This article is about the character, Gilbert Nightray. You may be looking for his chain, Raven, the chapter, A Lost Raven, A Lost Raven (Episode) or the omake chapter, Gil in Wonderland.

“	No matter what happens, I will be beside you.	”
—Gilbert to Oz.

Gilbert Nightray
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Name	Gilbert Nightray
Kanji	ギルバート＝ナイトレイ
Romanji	Girubāto Naitorei
Characteristics
Race	Human
Birthday	February 5th
Age	24 (Physically) 119 (Actual) 14 (As of Episode 1, until after time skip)
Gender	Male
Height	182 cm (5'11ft)
Eyes	Gold
Hair	Black
Blood Type	B
Professional Status
Affiliation	Pandora Nightray Family Baskervilles
Previous Affiliation	Vessalius Family
Personal Status
Status	Alive
Relatives	Vincent Nightray (Brother) Bernard Nightray (Adoptive Father) Bernice Nightray (Adoptive Mother) Unnamed Adoptive Uncle Fred Nightray (Adoptive Brother) Claude Nightray (Adoptive Brother) Ernest Nightray (Adoptive Brother) Vanessa Nightray (Adoptive Sister) Elliot Nightray (Adoptive Brother)
Alias	Raven
Chain
Current	None
Previous	Raven
First Appearance
Manga Debut	Retrace I: Innocent Calm
Anime Debut	Pandora Hearts Episode 1: Innocent Calm
Voices
Japanese Voice	Toriumi Kousuke Azuma Sakamoto (Younger) Katsuyuki Konishi (CD Drama)

Gilbert Nightray (ギルバート ナイトレイ, Girubāto Naitorei), commonly refered to as 'Raven' by many people within Pandora because of the Legal Contract he managed to form with Raven. Gilbert was originally a valet to the Glen Baskerville at the time, Oswald, who had the intention of being succeeded by Gilbert one day. When Gilbert was prepared to inherit Raven from Oswald during his first Accession Ceremony, Gilbert's younger brother Vincent opened the Baskervilles' Door to the Abyss, thus allowing the connectiong between Raven and Gil be formed, but making it impossible for the Contract's formation for the time being. Gilbert was pulled into the Abyss with the rest of Sablier during the Tragedy of Sablier, only to be released around 100 years later.

Gilbert became a valet to the Vessalius family after his release, more specifically, Oz Vessalius, but left after being manipulated into helping the Baskervilles drop Oz into the Abyss. Gilbert was convinced to join the Nightray family by Xerxes Break after this, making it his life's goal to save Oz from the Abyss by forming a Legal Contract with Raven.

Currently, Gilbert had rejoined Oswald after Oswald took over Leo's body, and shooting Oz as his master ordered. Feeling guilty about doing this, Gil has Raven burn off his left arm, breaks his contract with Raven and reforms it as an Illegal Contract. Gil is currently an enemy of Pandora and the Baskervilles for saving Oz from his execution by Oswald's hand, thus returning to Oz's side as his valet.

Contents 1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 Quotes 3.1 To Oz the B-Rabbit 3.2 To Alice 3.3 To Sharon Rainsworth 3.4 To Oswald/Glen 3.5 To Himself 4 Appearances 5 Trivia 6 Navigation

AppearanceEdit

Gilbert has black hair of longer-length which he often has untidily styled (thus earning him the nickname 'Seaweedhead' from Alice) and gold eyes. Ten years prior to the plot, when he was still a child and a servant of the Vessalius dukedom, he wore a blue outfit resembling sailor boy clothes, as well as black boots. Currently, he wears a collared shirt with some buckles on it, a cravat over it, a pair of white gloves, black pants with a strap around his right leg - close to the hip - which holds his guns, a black coat, black boots that are pointed at the tips, and a black hat given to him by Ada which he treasures greatly. Gilbert also has a curved gold earring cuff on his left ear. Gilbert is currently 182cm tall, and lacks his left arm, which he had Raven burn off because of a spell which Jiri had placed on him (more specifically his arm) in order to bind Gil to Glen Baskerville.

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PersonalityEdit

He is terrified of cats and is a wonderful cook. Ten years earlier, he was a cry-baby who was constantly picked on by Oz but he was a kind and loyal boy regardless. Ten years later (current setting), Gilbert seems to have developed a cold and reserved exterior but despite this, he is still caring and kind. He is Oz's servant and is completely loyal to him. He has numerous times, expressed and shown his commitment to him (eg. breaking free of Doldum's control rather than harming Oz)

He can be harsh at times; especially towards Alice, likely due to her contract with and the threat it poses to his master. He hates it and becomes furious when Oz withholds information pertaining to the contractor's seal from him although this is out of concern for him. Sometimes (for example when drunk) he reverts to his old self again, crying easily and calling Oz "Young Master." Rufus Barma revealed that he tried to quit smoking eight times and failed. According to Break, the reason he began smoking is because he idolizes Oscar Vessalius.

In Retrace 21, it is revealed that he holds respect for his younger brother Vincent Nightray for surpassing his own gun skills in two months, when it took him a year to practice and perfect his own skills. Before the Tragedy of Sablier he had many a time tried to leave Vincent when they were living on the streets but he could never bring himself to do so. He also could not bring himself to shoot Zai Vessalius which he has attempted twice already.

He often argues with Alice and calls her "Stupid Rabbit," and in retaliation Alice calls him "Seaweed Head." Despite all their bickering, it appears that Gilbert may have developed a soft spot for her. Gil is a very protective person - he has risked his life for Oz and has saved Sharon Rainsworth from danger several times. He has even rescued Alice when they were in Sablier, as the overhang from which she stood collapsed. He has a very strong character, despite Oz's teasing, and will endure much to protect his friends.

Over the 10 years since Oz was sent to the Abyss, he has murdered and done some less that amiable things to save his master and this has changed him from a timid and shy person to a potentially harsh and cruel one that would do anything without hesitation to protect Oz even if this means killing his friends and family.

QuotesEdit

To Oz the B-RabbitEdit

• "Protecting the master... is supposed to be my job!"
• "No matter what happens, I will be beside you."
• "What were you thinking?! Do you have that much of a death wish?!" (Following Zwei almost making Gil shoot Oz using Duldum)
• "Even now, I want to stay as your servant."
• "Don't say it. It was to get my hat back..." (to Oz when he unleashed Oz's powers so Alice could win his hat back)
• 'Oz...I am...a Baskerville. And yet, in spite of that...I am your faithful servant. That won't change. No matter what you do...no matter what you say...that is not going to change. Not in the least!' (declaring his loyalty to Oz in Chapter 78)

To AliceEdit

• "Shut up, you stupid rabbit."
• "In other words, it'll be fine if you die!" (to Alice when she asked him how to erase Oz's Illegal Contractor Incuse)

To Sharon RainsworthEdit

• "Protecting the Master is my job...even so he...is always on his own..."

To Oswald/GlenEdit

• “…When I…think about the accession ceremony tomorrow, I become…unable to sleep…”
• “After tomorrow’s ceremony…I heard that there will be many distinguished people that I will have to greet. Will Master Jack be there?”
• “Um…Master Jack is always so kind and fun and peaceful. If I can meet him tomorrow then surely, surely…I feel that my nervousness will just go away somewhere…”

To HimselfEdit

• "We...are not connected by light, but darkness instead. I've always thought so...No. I wanted to think like that. Oz is heading toward the light, and left me behind."
• "Was it all...a lie? Everything that...that Jack...said..." (Gil questions everything after remembering the Tragedy of Sablier)
• "I understand now... A wound like this... Is not enough to kill me."

AppearancesEdit

Chapter Appearances

Retrace I: Innocent Calm (First Appearance) Retrace II: Tempest of Conviction Retrace III: Prisoner&Alichino* Retrace IV: Rendezvous Retrace V: Clockwise Doom Retrace VI: Where Am I? Retrace VII: Reunion Retrace VIII: Whisperer Retrace IX: Question Retrace X: Malediction Retrace XI: Grim Retrace XII: Where Am I? Retrace XIII: A Lost Raven Retrace XIV: Lop Ear Retrace XV: Welcome to Labyrinth Retrace XVI: Keeper of the Secret Retrace XVII: Odds and Ends Retrace XVIII: Hollow Eye Socket Retrace XVIX: Detestably Retrace XX: Who killed poor Alice? Retrace XXI: Discord Retrace XXII: His name is... Retrace XXIII: Conflict Retrace XXIV: Hello My Sister! Retrace XXV: Elliot&Leo Retrace XXVI: The pool of Tears Retrace XXVIII: Modulation Retrace XXIX: Rufus Barma Retrace XXX: Snow White Chaos Retrace XXXI: Countervalue of Loss Retrace XXXII: Snow Dome Retrace XXXIII: Echo of Noise Retrace XXXIV: Noise of Echo Retrace XXXV: Madness of Lost Memories Retrace XXXVI: Sablier Retrace XXXVII: Glen Baskerville Retrace XXXVIII: Scapegoat Retrace XXXIX: Gate of Blackness Retrace XL: Blindess Retrace XLI: Where Am I!? Retrace XLII: Stray Retrace XLIII: Crown of Clown Retrace XLIV: Dusty Sky Retrace XLV: Queen of Hurts Retrace XLVI: Persona* Retrace XLVII: Unbirthday Retrace XLVIII: Isla=Yura Retrace XLIX: Night in gale Retrace L: Reverse Corte Retrace LII: Bloody Rites Retrace LIII: Humpty Dumpty Sat on a Wall Retrace LIV: Blank Smile Retrace LV: Black to Black Retrace LVI: Rabbit eyes Retrace LVII: Humpty Dumpty Had a Great Fall Retrace LVIX: Couldn't put Humpty Dumpty Together Again Retrace LX: Egg Shell Retrace LXI: Demios Retrace LXII: Repose Retrace LXIII: Purpose Retrace LXIV: Tarantelle Retrace LXV: Collapse Retrace LXVI: Jack Retrace LXVIII: Glen* Retrace LXX: Oz Retrace LXXII: Bloody Rabbit Retrace LXXIII: A note Retrace LXXIV: Broken Rabbit Retrace LXXV: Alone* Retrace LXXVII: Vacant Retrace LXXVIII: Decision Retrace LXXIX: Falling Retrace LXXX: Oscar Vessalius Retrace LXXXI: CHILDREN The Story of the Vessaliuses: Golden Drops (Non-Canon) The Story of the Nightrays: Black Widow (Non-Canon) The Story of the Barmas: Pink Curse (Non-Canon)

(*) - Denotes that the character did not appear physically, but as a part of other characters' memories.

TriviaEdit

• Gilbert's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
• It was shown in an omake that he likes dogs because he hates cats.
• Gilbert's fear of cats is a reference to "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", when Alice scared off a mouse and some others animals by talking about Dinah (Dinah was the cat). Gilbert is probably based on this mouse, as his brother Vincent is based on the Dormouse, the other rodent in the book.
• In the one-shot of Pandora Hearts, he is shown to be more of a serious and emotionless person unlike of his main storyline persona.
• In the Official Guide Book 8.5 Mine of Mine, it was said that Gil was supposed to be the protagonist of the story instead of Oz.
• It was shown that Ada gave him his hat.
• Gilbert was first adopted by the Baskerville Dukedom. So,he is a Baskerville (As none of the Baskervilles are actually related,except Oswald and Lacie,and Vincent and Gilbert)
• His character song is called "Truth"

NavigationEdit

The Nightray Dukedom Ancestors: Raymond Nightray (†) Current Duke: N/A Previous Dukes: Bernard Nightray (†) • Bernice Nightray (†) Members: Nightray Uncle (†) • Fred Nightray (†) • Claude Nightray (†) • Ernest Nightray (†) • Vanessa Nightray (†) • Elliot Nightray (†) Adoptive Members: Gilbert Nightray • Vincent Nightray Valets: Hans (†) • Echo • Mrs. Finn Previous Valets: Leo Chains: Raven • Dormouse • Humpty Dumpty (†)

Pandora Dukes: Sheryl Rainsworth Previous Dukes: Raymond Nightray (†) • Arthur Barma (†) • Sara Vessalius (†) • Bernard Nightray (†) • Bernice Nightray (†) • Rufus Barma • Oscar Vessalius (†) Members: Gilbert Nightray • Alice • Shelly Rainsworth • Sharon Rainsworth • Xerxes Break • Reim Lunettes • The General • Lutwidge Headmaster Previous Members: Jack Vessalius • Grüner (†) • Vincent Nightray • Nightray Uncle (†) • Elliot Nightray (†) • Fred Nightray (†) • Claude Nightray (†) • Ernest Nightray (†) • Vanessa Nightray (†) Chains: Oz the B-Rabbit • Raven • March Hare • Snap-Dragon-Fly Previous Chains: Dodo • Dormouse • Owl • Mad Hatter • Equus • Rocking-Horse-Fly (†) • Unnamed Lizard Chain (†)