- "I had thought of outsiders only as threats, locusts that devoured our food, contributing nothing. But it appears that I was badly mistaken." —To Edmund
Commander Griff is a character in Octopath Traveler II. He is a commander of Timberain's guard, who appears during Castti's story.
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Appearance[]
Griff wears a red-plumed helmet with brown and gray armor, and carries a sword.
Personality[]
Despite his position as commander, Griff demonstrates an inclination toward peacemaking. He readily accepts Castti's help, and takes the initiative to address his king and petition to end his kingdom's hostilities with Sai. He also rouses his fellow soldiers to Castti's aid in evacuating Timberain, demonstrating his inspirational influence.
Story[]
During Castti's Chapter 2: Sail Route, Griff leads his soldiers to battle against the people of Sai. However, the clamor of the fighting rouses the ire of a Sand Lion, which wounds both him and his men. Castti arrives on the scene to treat Griff and rescue his soldiers with the help of the enemy commander Edmund, and after the Sand Lion's defeat, the two men make peace. Griff then shares with Castti a rumor he heard regarding a strange purple rain caused by Eir's Apothecaries.
Griff returns with his men to Timberain, where they prepare to celebrate the coronation. When Castti arrives, bearing a dire warning to evacuate the townspeople out of the coming toxic rain, Griff convinces his soldiers to heed her words and evacuate the city with Edmund's help.
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Etymology[]
"Griff" is a name of Welsh and Irish origin meaning "strong lord" or "prince." The name highlights Griff's importance and influence as the commander of Timberain's soldiers.