- "Princess Mary's passion for study puts even an old scholar like me to shame. I have no doubt she will be a great queen someday. I greatly look forward to seeing the day when that happens." —In the Royal Academy of Atlasdam
Professor Paul is a character in Octopath Traveler.
He was a tutor to Princess Mary when she was a young child. In the side story Princess Mary, Redux, Princess Mary reveals that Professor Paul has been sailing around an island nation outside the mainland for a better part of a decade, performing his unspecified research.
During the side story, Professor Paul's ship is set to return but sadly foundered on its way to Rippletide Harbor. Afterward, Paul can be found in Undertow Cove, where he mentions how he never thought his ship could go down and admits he is now without a clue as to where he is. When the player leads him to Princess Mary in Rippletide, the side story ends with their reunion.
Profile[]
Appearance[]
Paul has gray hair and a beard, and he wears a green coat over brown pants and boots.
Personality[]
Paul is patient, pedagogical, and forgiving, as shown in his conversation with Princess Mary. He is likely a good swimmer, considering that he managed to get back to shore from a tumultuous ocean after his ship went down.
Locations[]
| Location: Undertow Cove | |
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| Conditions: | Princess Mary, Redux begun |
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| Location: Royal Academy of Atlasdam | |
| Conditions: | Princess Mary, Redux completed |
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Quotes[]
- "The Church of the Sacred Flame has a long history, at once point even holding political sway..." —When Guided
- "Well, I'll be... Your dance radiates history... I should like to hear your story." —When Allured
- "Whatever the situation, research is key." —Parting Ways
- "I usually leave brawling to others, so I fear you would find me a pushover." —When Challenged
- "Why must I waste my time with monsters?" —When Provoked
Etymology[]
"Paul" is derived from the Latin name "Paulus" and means "small" or "humble." The apostle Paul, known for his role in spreading Christianity across Rome, is widely deemed one of the most important figures in history; Professor Paul's prowess as a historical scholar may honor his namesake.