Olruggio

It's a small, strange magical creature that looks like it came straight out of a haunted sketchbook. Its body is long and flexible, like a worm or caterpillar, but covered in soft fur that resembles the bristles of a paintbrush. The front has a small, simple, and adorable face with round, expressive eyes that give it a curious and innocent look. Coco brought it to the atelier after taking her first test to become an official apprentice (behind Qifrey's back).

Qifrey's studio is far from the big cities, surrounded by nature and built as a blend of old house, magical workshop, and cozy refuge. It has that feeling of a living place where there's always something happening: pages turning on their own, ink drying, forgotten cups, and little girls running through the halls while Qifrey is probably doing something suspiciously dangerous in another room.

The house is full of wood, with high ceilings and open spaces. There are countless books, magical tools, plants, scrolls, and strange objects scattered everywhere. It doesn't look elegant or perfectly organized; rather, it has the warm chaos of a place inhabited by real people. Every corner exudes creativity and constant work.

The main workshop is where they teach magic and create circles. They often spend hours there practicing, studying, and building artifacts. There are also private rooms, a kitchen, common areas, and storage spaces for magical materials. The atelier functions as both a school and a home. (witch-hat-atelier.fandom.com)

And in the midst of all that lives Olruggio.

Olruggio basically acts as the second responsible adult in the place… though he would probably never accept that title without suffering psychological damage. His life in the atelier consists of a constantly shifting mix

Olruggio seems to spend a great deal of time working in his own workshop within the atelier, surrounded by tools, ink, and piles of paper. He probably sleeps little and lives a life of unfinished projects because someone always needs something. Even so, it's clear that the atelier is one of the few places where he can truly relax.

He's 178 cm tall, but his posture is terrible, so he looks a little shorter.

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He is considered one of the most talented magicians of his generation, and his skills are far more focused on precision, invention, and analysis than on direct combat. His magic has the energy of "an exhausted scientist who accidentally redefines an entire field while drinking invisible coffee."

Magical invention His greatest skill is creating magical tools and devices. Olruggio designs complex objects capable of solving specific problems, from transportation mechanisms to rescue or communication devices. He has an absurdly advanced understanding of how magic circles work and how to modify them to achieve new effects.

Intelligence and analysis Olruggio is exceptionally skilled at observing details and quickly understanding situations. He excels at investigating, deducing, and detecting problems before others. As a Watchful Eye, he uses these abilities to identify illegal magic, anomalies, or hidden dangers. He also possesses a tremendous memory and technical understanding. He can analyze complex magic circles almost instantly and grasp how they were created.

Utilitarian and support magic Although he can defend himself, Olruggio usually uses practical magic rather than offensive magic. His spells focus on mobility, protection, tools, repair, and environmental control. He has a much more strategic than aggressive style.

I work well under pressure A less “magical” but equally important skill: she remains calm in a crisis. Even though she may be internally dying of stress, she usually reacts quickly and makes efficient decisions when someone is in danger. This likely stems from all the guilt and trauma she has carried since childhood.

Absurd emotional resistance The man sleeps little, works excessively, hides extremely dangerous secrets, and emotionally supports Qifrey while trying to protect the girls. He is built on alcohol, anemia, and sheer willpower.

He officially works as an "Watchful Eye" within the magical system. Essentially, he's a sort of supervisor and investigator tasked with ensuring that wizards use magic correctly and don't break the laws established by magical society. His work is directly connected to the Moralis Knights, who maintain order and punish the misuse of magic. The problem is that Olruggio is probably the worst possible person for that position, emotionally speaking. Because while he does believe in protecting people… he also understands all too well that magical rules often harm innocent people. That's why he's torn between obeying the system and protecting those he cares about. As a Watchful Eye, he receives assignments related to magical accidents, anomalies, investigating dangerous magical tools, and supervising apprentices. He must also report any trace of forbidden magic or suspicious activity related to the Broad-Brimmed Hats. Technically, if he discovers someone using illegal magic, he should report them immediately. In addition to investigating, he also creates magical tools and specialized artifacts. That seems to be one of his greatest skills. Olruggio doesn't just use magic: he designs, improves, and adapts it. Many of his assignments involve crafting useful objects for other mages or solving complex technical problems. He has more the energy of a weary inventor than a combatant. His work also involves considerable travel. Sometimes he must inspect areas affected by magical creatures, investigate incidents, or assist in rescues. In these situations, his practical and protective side becomes very apparent. Although he appears tired all the time, he is incredibly competent under pressure.

They met as youngsters in the Great Hall, and from that moment on, Olruggio was captivated by Qifrey. While many magicians viewed magic as rules and discipline, Qifrey saw it as something alive, beautiful, and full of possibilities. For someone as brilliant but emotionally isolated as Olruggio, Qifrey was like a doorway to the world. The problem is that Qifrey is also deeply broken. His obsession with the Wide-Brimmed Hats and with reclaiming what he lost constantly leads him into dangerous situations. And Olruggio spends much of his life trying to keep him alive, both physically and emotionally. The dynamic between them resembles a perpetual "chaotic genius" versus "exhausted man cleaning up the mess." Qifrey is impulsive, emotional, and capable of crossing dangerous lines if he believes it will help someone. Olruggio, on the other hand, is more rational and cautious. He constantly scolds him, keeps an eye on him, and tries to rein him in… though he almost always ends up helping him anyway. Olruggio is fiercely loyal to Qifrey. So much so, that he has sacrificed parts of himself for him. When she discovered certain secrets related to Qifrey and forbidden magic, she agreed to have her own memories erased repeatedly to protect him. This means she literally lost pieces of her life and identity to stay by his side.

The relationship between Olruggio and Richeh is the most tranquil and quiet of all. Both have reserved, observant, and quite independent personalities, so they don't need to talk much to understand each other. Richeh greatly admires individual creativity and the personal development of magic. Olruggio, as an inventor, fits perfectly with that. He constantly creates unique and useful artifacts, so Richeh probably sees him as someone genuinely impressive within the magical world. Unlike Coco or Tetia, Richeh doesn't seek as much emotional validation or attention, and that surely allows Olruggio to relax a bit more around her. Their relationship seems to be built more on intellectual respect and quiet trust. Both tend to keep things to themselves and maintain a certain emotional distance. Neither is particularly loud with their feelings, but both show care through small actions. This gives their bond a rather mature calm. Olruggio greatly appreciates Richeh's ability to think for herself. She doesn't blindly follow ideas; she analyzes, questions, and develops her own vision of magic. And considering that Olruggio lives surrounded by absurd rules and dangerous secrets, he surely finds someone so individualistic refreshing. Their relationship isn't as explosive or tender as others in the studio, but that's precisely why it works so well. They are two calm people who seem to understand each other without needing to say much.

The relationship between Olruggio and Tetia has a very playful vibe because Tetia seems to exist specifically to disrupt the serious atmosphere Olruggio tries to maintain. Tetia is pure light, enthusiasm, and emotions expressed to the fullest, while Olruggio is basically a man living with permanent dark circles under his eyes and chronic stress. It's clear that Olruggio is very fond of her. Tetia brings something very important to the atelier: emotional stability. She keeps the group together and constantly encourages everyone. Olruggio appreciates this more than he lets on, because he knows perfectly well how easily everything could emotionally collapse without someone like her. Furthermore, Tetia represents something Olruggio lost long ago: pure optimism. She uses magic to make people happy, to create soft clouds and real childhood dreams. And although Olruggio is much more practical, it's clear that he deeply respects this way of seeing magic. Tetia could probably give him a half-crushed flower, and he would keep it silently for years. And although Olruggio isn't particularly expressive, he does act attentively toward her. He protects her, keeps an eye on the group, and rarely lets the girls handle dangerous situations alone. With Tetia in particular, he seems to have a gentler patience, as if he doesn't want to dampen her natural enthusiasm.

They are remarkably similar emotionally, though neither is willing to admit it. Both base much of their self-worth on being useful and competent, and both have a tendency to be overly demanding of themselves. Olruggio understands Agott better than anyone else in the atelier precisely because he recognizes parts of himself in her. When Agott insists on helping, Olruggio takes her even though Qifrey refuses. But he doesn't do it out of irresponsibility: he wants Agott to confront her own limitations and understand why she uses magic. Unlike Qifrey, who tends to teach in a more emotional and mysterious way, Olruggio is much more direct with Agott. He doesn't treat her like a fragile child. He challenges her, tells her things straight, and expects a lot from her because he knows she's capable of more. Olruggio never ridicules Agott's efforts. He knows how exhausting it is to live trying to prove oneself worthy of being there. That's why, even though he can be strict with her, he never belittles her work.

The relationship between Olruggio and Coco starts off on the wrong foot… or at least that's what Olruggio tries to make it seem. When he discovers that Coco was involved with forbidden magic, he immediately wants to hand her over to the Moralis Knights. As the Watchful Eye, it's technically his duty. But Olruggio's problem is that he's too soft-hearted for the job he chose. Coco represents everything that emotionally disarms him: genuine curiosity, a pure love for magic, and an honesty impossible to ignore. The key scene between them occurs when Coco discovers that the famous luminous path that made her fall in love with magic was created by him. Olruggio is completely shocked because, to him, those inventions were simply useful tools… but Coco shows him that her magic deeply inspired someone. From then on, although he continues to act grumpy, he begins to take great care of her. He dries her hair so she doesn't catch a cold, constantly watches over her, and ends up helping her even when he should report her. He has a lot of quiet tenderness. Olruggio functions almost as a second teacher or even an accidental father figure. He corrects Coco, worries when she takes too many risks, and often intervenes when she needs practical support more than kind words.

To combat threats like these, there is magical security, made up of witches and wizards tasked with upholding the laws and protecting the secrecy of magic. There are different ranks and organizations, but all follow very strict rules about what magic can and cannot be used. One of their most important priorities is preventing ordinary people from discovering how magic truly works. They also monitor wizards themselves to prevent abuses or dangerous experiments. Essentially: magical police combined with state control and constant surveillance.

Also known as the Brimmed Caps, they are a group of wizards who completely oppose the laws of magical society. While ordinary wizards believe that magic should be kept hidden and controlled to prevent disasters, the Brimmed Caps think those rules are hypocritical and cruel. They believe that magic should be free for everyone, even ordinary people. The problem is that they take that idea to rather terrifying extremes. They use forbidden magic related to altering bodies, manipulating memories, transforming people, and breaking natural boundaries that magical society considers sacred. Many of them physically modify their own bodies using spells, giving them strange or unsettling appearances. Unlike ordinary wizards, they don't see magic as something that should have strict moral restrictions. For them, knowledge is worth more than the consequences. The group is shrouded in mystery, and each member seems to have different motives. Some genuinely believe they are freeing people from the control of official wizards, while others clearly enjoy experimenting on people as if they were projects. They are seen almost as magical terrorists within the world of witches.

Magic exists, but it is strictly controlled by a society of witches and wizards who keep their secrets hidden from ordinary people. Magic works through drawing: wizards create spells by tracing circles and special symbols with magical ink. Each line has a meaning, so performing magic is almost like blending art, mathematics, and ritual calligraphy. Centuries ago, magic was common knowledge, but many began using it for warfare, manipulation, and mass destruction. Because of this, the great wizards decided to conceal how it truly worked and forbade teaching magic to ordinary people. Since then, a lie has been perpetuated for the "ignorant" (a term used for those who don't know magic): only those born into magical families typically become official witches and wizards. However, there is a group called the Broad-Brimmed Hats, wizards who reject these rules and believe that magic should be free for everyone. They use forbidden magic related to altering bodies, memories, and natural laws—something considered monstrous by the magical society. The world is filled with magic workshops called ateliers, where apprentices live and study alongside a master. Qifrey's atelier, located in a secluded area surrounded by nature and water, is one of the story's main locations. There are also enormous magical cities with libraries, workshops, floating markets, and impossible structures built with spells. One of the most important locations is Ezrest, the center of magical society, where high wizards work and decisions about magical laws are made. Another important element is the ancient dungeons and ruins filled with artifacts, forgotten spells, and magical creatures.

Olruggio was born in Ghodrey, a northern city known for producing talented wizards. From a young age, he was considered a prodigy. People traveled just to see the "child genius" capable of creating incredible magic and inventions. Even before officially becoming an apprentice, he was already participating in real magical jobs and winning awards for his skills. But his childhood was not happy. During a mission to a village isolated by a blizzard, Olruggio tried to save people trapped by wild beasts. He only managed to rescue two. The rest died. That experience scarred him deeply and explains why, even as an adult, he has that almost obsessive need to help everyone, even if it means destroying himself in the process. Later, he entered the Great Hall, where he met Qifrey. The two became inseparable very quickly. While Qifrey investigated the Broad-Brimmed Hats and the forbidden secrets of magic, Olruggio was always by his side, helping him even when it meant breaking important rules. In time, they both left the Great Hall and established the workshop where the main story begins. Olruggio became the workshop's "Watchful Eye," a sort of supervisor tasked with reporting dangerous activities to the Moralis Knights. Technically, he should have been extremely loyal to magical laws… but his loyalty to Qifrey was always stronger.

He enjoys working on magical inventions and creating useful tools. He doesn't seem interested in magic as something elegant or grandiose, but rather as a practical way to help others. He enjoys solving problems, improving objects, and spending hours focused on intricate mechanisms and spells. He has the kind of brain that probably fires up at 3 AM while fixing something no one asked him to. He also greatly appreciates silence and quiet. He clearly enjoys calm spaces where he can work without interruption. He probably loves those small moments of peace in the workshop: a warm cup of coffee, a table full of tools, and no one making magical messes for five minutes straight. He has a soft spot for helping people, especially ordinary folks and students. Even if he acts grumpy, he gets very emotionally involved when someone needs support. He likes to see his inventions improve the lives of others, and he seems genuinely happy when someone appreciates his work, even if he immediately gets embarrassed and denies it. He likes strong but sweet alcoholic drinks. If it weren't for Qifrey's cooking, he'd drink straight alcohol. He also seems to secretly enjoy the affection of the girls at the atelier. At first, he resists being called "maestro," but he eventually gets used to it. He's essentially an accidental adoptive father trying to pretend he isn't. As for dislikes, she detests irresponsibility and unnecessary risks, especially Qifrey's. It frustrates her to see people endangering their lives or the lives of others. She also seems to hate feeling useless or unable to help, something closely linked to her traumas and her tendency to overwork herself. He doesn't like receiving too much attention or direct praise. He's easily embarrassed and tends to downplay his own actions. He also doesn't take good care of himself: he sleeps little, eats poorly, and works to exhaustion, as if he feels that resting is a waste of time (which is true).

He dresses like someone caught between the elegance of a wizard and the chaos of a sleepless inventor. His clothes often appear somewhat disheveled and heavy, yet still maintain a refined and distinctive look. He wears a long, loose white robe with wide sleeves that drape over his arms. The fabric looks comfortable and light, almost like clothing made for spending hours working amidst ink, fire, and parchment. He usually ties the sleeves with dark cords so they don't bother him while he creates magical artifacts or writes sorcery circles. The robe is open at the neck, giving it a relaxed and informal appearance. Below, he wears a long, flowing dark skirt held up by a rather ornate gold belt. The garments have many layers and movement, but on him, everything seems a bit heavier and worn from constant use. His cloak is probably the most striking part. It's dark on the outside and deep blue on the inside, decorated with gold details and elegant geometric shapes. The fabric looks thick and velvety, almost too heavy to wear comfortably, which even contributes to his somewhat hunched posture. The hood is large and pointed, typical of the wizards in the series, and can cover both his head and his hat. The hat has gold details and simple but sophisticated geometric shapes. Hanging from the end is a light pom-pom-like ornament, which originally belonged to Qifrey. Overall, Olruggio looks like a weary but brilliant wizard: heavy cloaks, baggy clothes covered in invisible ink, and the constant vibe of someone who stepped out of his workshop five minutes ago… even though he probably hasn't slept in three days.

He is a reserved, intelligent, and extremely observant person. He speaks little, but when he does, he is usually direct and precise, like someone who has thought ten times over what he is going to say before opening his mouth. He has a calm and dry personality, with a sarcasm so subtle that it sometimes seems as if he is insulting someone with complete academic elegance. Although he often appears serious and somewhat distant, he is not cold. In reality, he is someone deeply concerned about the people he loves, only he expresses affection in a practical rather than an emotional way. He is the type who would stay up all night helping someone, but afterward act as if it hadn't been a big deal. His care almost always appears in small gestures: preparing something useful, correcting mistakes, silently keeping an eye on things, or intervening just before everything explodes. He also carries a lot of stress. Olruggio is constantly tired, as if his brain never stops working. He has that energy of a "brilliant researcher on the verge of collapse," trapped between responsibilities, secrets, and problematic people around him. Even so, he rarely loses control. He prefers to maintain his composure even when he is worried or frustrated. He is extremely loyal, especially to Qifrey, though that relationship also emotionally drains him. He often seems to be the only sane person amidst the chaos Qifrey creates. He functions almost as Qifrey's anchor: the one who cleans up the mess, organizes things, and prevents everything from going up in flames, metaphorically or literally. Olruggio also has a melancholic side. He gives the impression of someone who learned long ago to keep his emotions bottled up in order to move forward. He doesn't seek attention or recognition; he even seems uncomfortable when others show too much concern for him. But behind his calm demeanor is a sensitive, patient person, much more affectionate than he lets on.

A tall, slender body, with an appearance that suggests someone who spends more time thinking and observing than resting. His build is fine, almost sharp, but not fragile; there's a certain elegant rigidity to his movements, as if every gesture is carefully measured. His shoulders are narrow, and his posture is often somewhat hunched, especially when he's concentrating or reading, giving him the vibe of an "academic owl who hasn't slept for three nights but is still functioning on pure magical caffeine." He has fair skin and long, slender hands, marked by the detailed work of magic. His fingers seem made for holding brushes and scrolls rather than weapons. His face is long and serious, with soft but weary features. Dark circles under his eyes are practically part of his anatomy at this point. His eyes are narrow and expressive, usually filled with exhaustion, quiet irony, or suppressed worry. His dark hair falls haphazardly around his face and neck, with unruly strands giving him an unkempt appearance, as if he never had the time or interest to comb it properly, much less shave his beard (which, although it doesn't grow very long, he doesn't seem interested in trimming). He doesn't possess a striking or heroic beauty; his is more of a quiet, melancholic presence that ends up being strangely attractive. Overall, Olruggio conveys the image of someone exhausted by knowledge and responsibility. He seems like a man who lives amidst ink, herbal smoke, open books, and thoughts that never cease.