- "Some lives aren't worth saving." —Ogen, explaining his philosophy that dangerous criminals should be left to die
Ogen is a character in Octopath Traveler. He is an experienced but cynical apothecary whom Alfyn meets in Saintsbridge, who only treats those he believes deserve to live. He is one of the two deuteragonists of Alfyn's story (alongside Zeph).
Profile[]
Appearance[]
Ogen has black hair with white stripes. He wears black clothes and an apothecary satchel.
Personality[]
Ogen is simultaneously similar to and very different from Alfyn. Like Alfyn, Ogen became an apothecary after being treated by Graham Crossford because he wants to ease suffering, and money is a low priority for him; but unlike Alfyn, Ogen only treats those he believes deserve to live and is willing to leave dangerous criminals to die. Ogen was not always like this, and he eventually tells Alfyn that he once held similar beliefs to him — namely, that it is an apothecary's duty to ease the suffering of anyone with illnesses or diseases. However, he became embittered by a traumatic experience when he treated a wounded criminal, only for that man to murder his wife, Melyssa.
Ogen's cynical ideals clash with Alfyn's idealistic ones and initially cause Alfyn to dislike him, but Ogen eventually comes to respect the young apothecary for overcoming his self-doubt and saving his life despite knowing of his past actions, even after Miguel took advantage of Alfyn's compassion and betrayed him.
Story[]
Years ago, Ogen was treated for an illness by Graham Crossford, who also talked him out of taking his own life. During that time Graham mentioned a small, bright young boy who he had treated, and convinced Ogen to live on - if not for himself, then for those whom he could heal. Graham's words inspired Ogen to become an apothecary who healed indiscriminately.
At some point, Ogen married a woman named Melyssa. However, ten years before the events of the game, Ogen let a wanted criminal into his home in Northreach and treated the man's injuries. After the man had healed, Ogen came home and found his wife murdered by Ogen's patient. Disllusioned by grief, Ogen left Northreach and decided to save only those whom he deemed worthy.
After some time traveling the land, Ogen found his wife's killer with a family of his own and murdered him in an act of vengeance. Having taken the life of a man with a wife and child, Ogen felt himself unworthy to live. From that point on, he never treated himself, even as his body was being ravaged by various plagues contracted during his journey.
While at Saintsbridge, Ogen finds a man named Miguel injured and begging for help. Knowing he is a criminal, he refuses to help him and leaves, not before clashing with Alfyn, who heals Miguel in his place.
Ogen later cures an allergic boy named Tim and formally introduces himself to Alfyn, whom he compliments on his potential. Before leaving the area, Ogen implores Alfyn to let Miguel die and gave him the following advice: "Before you act, ask yourself what it truly means to save a man's life, especially the life of a killer."
The next day, Ogen witnesses Miguel take Tim hostage and Alfyn setting off after him in hot pursuit. After Alfyn defeats Miguel and rescues the boy, Ogen tells Alfyn that he made a poor choice in saving Miguel, explaining the story of his wife's murder. He asks Alfyn to think before making any more decisions regarding saving others.
Ogen later makes his way to Orewell, whose townsfolk have succumbed to a virulent disease. While treating the patients and speaking with Alfyn, Ogen's ability to work begins to noticeably deteriorate. Later that night, Ogen wakes up from a nightmare at the inn and begins coughing profusely.
Alfyn confronts Ogen over his deteriorating health, but Ogen attempts to decline help. Even as he does so, Ogen suffers another coughing fit and begins hacking up blood. Alfyn recognizes the illness as the same one he had as a child. Ogen confesses his murder to Alfyn and insists that he does not deserve help, but Alfyn returns with a renewed spirit and determination to treat him.
After Alfyn returns from the Forest of Rubeh with an Ogre Eagle feather, Ogen receives the elixir and is cured of his condition. Before going their separate ways, Ogen commends Alfyn for carrying on the legacy Graham Crossford started.
Quotes[]
- "But every day I ask myself: what right do I have to play god with these bloodstained hands?" —To Alfyn
- "I am a murderer. A sinner. And mine is not a life worth saving." —To Alfyn
- "There's someone I'd like to introduce you to someday. I hope you won't mind if I bring him here. He's the one who reminded me what it really means to be an apothecary." —At Melyssa's grave
Gallery[]
Etymology[]
"Ogen" is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "anchor." The name likely symbolizes Ogen's search for security and hope in a world full of evil and suffering.
Trivia[]
- After completing Alfyn's story, Ogen can be found in Northreach, where the player can complete an optional sidequest for him. Upon completion, Ogen will be in Northreach's tavern.
- In Alfyn's Chapter 3 banter, Primrose says that Ogen's eyes are just like hers—revealing "that his heart is filled with pain."
- According to Ogen, Graham saved him from suicide 10 years ago. "In my darkest hour," Ogen says, "it was his words that stayed my hand."
- At this point, Ogen and Graham were in Goldshore Manor District.
- Ogen's inventory contains an Injurious Seed, Injurious Dust, Ruinous Seed, and Ruinous Dust, suggesting that he still harbors suicidal thoughts.
- At one point, Ogen wakes up and remarks, "Always the same dream," a line also spoken by both Olberic and Primrose.
- Ogen shares his voice actor with Simeon.
Ogen is a character in Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent.
Appearance[]
Background[]
Story[]
Prologue[]
Chapter I[]
Chapter II[]
Chapter III[]
Skills[]
| Skill | SP | Description |
|---|---|---|
 Repeated Cleave
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26 | Deal Phys. Axe damage to Single Foe 2 time(s) (potency: 90). |
 Chain Rime
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28 | Deal Elem. Ice damage to Single Foe 2 time(s) (potency: 90). [28 SP] |
 Rehabilitate
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15 | Cure status ailments of Single Ally and grant immunity to some status ailments (turns: 1). Reaches Entire Front Row at Max Boost. |
 Grapedust (Excl. Self)
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65 | Deal damage to Self (effect: 75% of max HP) and restore HP of All Allies excluding Self (potency: 130). *Cannot be incapacitated by this skill. |
 Pomegranate Powder
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100 | Deal damage to Self (effect: 75% of max HP) and raise BP recovery amount of Entire Front Row by 1 (turns: 2). *Cannot be incapacitated by this skill. |
| Bolsterdust (Excl. Self)
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65→52 | Deal damage to Self (effect: 75% of max HP), then grant All Allies excluding Self automatic HP recovery (potency: 120/turns: 2) and raise Phys. Def. and Elem. Def. by 10% (turns: 2). *Cannot be incapacitated by this skill [65 SP] |
| Last Stand
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50→40 | Deal Phys. Axe damage to Single Foe (potency: 260). The lower your HP, the greater the potency. Potency doubles at max (when HP is 10% or lower). |
| Resolute Icetomb
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52→42 | Deal Elem. Ice damage to Single Foe (potency: 260). The lower your HP, the greater the potency. Potency doubles at max (when HP is 10% or lower). |
| Enduring Iceruin
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68→54 | Deal Elem. Ice damage to All Foes 3 time(s) (potency: 65). When near death: Activate skill twice (the follow-up attack will not consume SP). |
Passive Skills[]
Support Skills[]
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
 Self Preservation
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When near death: Grant Self a HP Barrier (75% of own max HP) after using a battle skill. |
 Desperate Elem. Atk./Ice Augment V
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When near death: Impart Self with Elem. Atk. Up 30% and raise Ice damage dealt by 30%. |
Resilience Skills[]
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
 Fire Resilience
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Raise own Fire Res. by 10%. |
| Fire Resilience
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Raise own Fire Res. by 10%. |
 Ice Resilience
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Raise own Ice Res. by 10%. |
Ultimate[]
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
 Cure-All
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Restore HP of All Allies (amount: 99,999) and raise Phys. Atk., Phys. Def., Elem. Atk. and Elem. Def. by 1%→10% (turns: 2→3). |
Awakening Accessory[]
| Item | 
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Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 Secrets of Medicine
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40 | 1,000 | When near death: Reduce own damage taken from some attacks by 50% (Does not stack with effects of the same type) |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- According to Ogen, the illness Monarda had was the same as Graham's wife.
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