Intermission event Osvald with Partitio

An intermission event between these two was honestly unexpected. Octopath Traveler II clearly enjoys pairing characters who don’t seem compatible at first glance. Osvald and Partitio operate on completely different wavelengths: Osvald is an inward-focused scholar driven by obsession, theory, and the pursuit of new magic, while Partitio is an optimist whose adventures revolve around business and improving people’s lives.

At face value, it’s hard to imagine Osvald willingly involving himself in Partitio’s ventures. There’s nothing academic about markets or trade, and Osvald doesn’t strike anyone that would meddle with that stuff. But that contrast is exactly what makes the pairing compelling. Osvald’s analytical mindset brings an unexpected element to Partitio’s plans, while Partitio’s "for the people" perspective challenges Osvald’s tendency to detach himself from the world.