Olruggio

Riliphin is Richeh's older brother, a reserved and quiet young man. He feels like a failure for not having spoken up when his sister Richeh was verbally abused by her workshop teacher. He confesses to Prince Aeolus that he is afraid of large crowds.

The Great Hall (大講堂) is the main stronghold of the Pointy Hat Witches in the world. It is a colossal structure inhabited by powerful witches. It is located at the bottom of the sea, inside a magical bubble of breathable sea mist, and can only be accessed through a window or by descending a deep staircase whose entrance is situated above the waves.

Locations
Entrance to the Great Hall
The entrance to the Great Hall is located atop a towering, pillar-shaped island. At its summit is a single window and a conical structure supported by pillars. This structure houses a spiral staircase that descends into the Great Hall. Most witches avoid this entrance and prefer the Window Room.

Deepwater Castle
The main structure of the Great Hall is situated in the center of a breathable bubble of sea mist.

At the entrance to the Great Hall
Qifrey at the entrance of the Great Hall

Argentgard
A grove of silver trees located within Waterdeep Castle. Lord Beldaruit the Wise resides in Argentgard and offers his counsel to those who seek it.

Shopping arcade
A long shopping corridor located inside Waterdeep Castle. Merchandise available for sale includes food, components, gadgets, and various souvenirs.

Workshops
In the Great Hall, individual workshops are offered to all newly graduated witches in exchange for help with occasional jobs. For this reason, many witches choose to stay in the Great Hall.

Medical needle
A medical tower located on the edge of the sea fog boundary. It is staffed by Unknown doctors, such as Sinocia and Ermile.

Spa
A magnificent saltwater bath, with gently breaking waves and magical water sculptures.

Refectory
A shared and very busy dining room.

Living room with window
A dome-shaped building with windows through which witches could enter and exit.

Personality
Jujy is an optimistic and friendly young woman, generally very mature, who cares deeply for her teacher and takes care of everything. She also expresses a strong desire to help her loved ones, and her perspective convinces Olruggio to offer Qifrey his full support.

Personality
Hieheart is a loud and expressive man with a strong personality. He doesn't hesitate to praise or complain. Olruggio describes him as irritating.

Personality
Kukrow seems to be egocentric, always trying to impress others. This could be the reason why he mistreats Euini so much.

The way he mistreats Euini can be seen in other situations; for example, when Luluci asks him why he is going home while his student is taking the exam, Kukrow replies that Euini will not succeed anyway and that he prefers to wait at home.

Personality
In her few appearances, Alaira behaved like a carefree but affectionate friend to Qifrey. She cared for apprentices like Euini and agreed to look after the children as best she could. [citation needed]

With this little information, it seems that Alaira is a carefree and charismatic person who cares about those around her, doing her best to help her friends, like Qifrey, and also taking care of students, like Tetia and Coco during The Sincerity of the Shield when she was alone with the two apprentices in the Serpentback Cave.

Personality
Euini is a very anxious sorcerer who worries about his own abilities, being very aware of his shortcomings to the point of greatly underestimating himself, even when he is perfectly capable of doing what he is supposed to do. He confesses that he feels more comfortable practicing magic when there is no audience watching him. Euini tends to have low self-esteem, which causes him to not perform at his best in every situation.

Plot
Second test arc of the staff
Eunie joins Agott and Richeh for the second of the Pentagram Trials, the Shield Sincerity, which he had already failed twice. During the trial, they are attacked by a witch wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Eunie is captured by the witch and forcibly transformed into a scaly, wolf-like creature. The other witches manage to reverse the glyph drawn on Eunie enough for him to regain consciousness, but for the time being, Alaira agrees to cover for him and look after him to evade the Magical Security Council.

Relations
Richeh
Euini was one of Richeh's companions in the second test, and the two forged a strong bond during it. Before parting ways, Euini promised to return to his old self, and Richeh promised him that he would be waiting for him, and that the next time they met, they would demonstrate the magic they had learned.

They keep in touch by mail. In particular, Euini sends her lots of letters for her birthday.

Alaira
Alaira is Euini's current mistress. She took him in after failing to protect him from the Sombrero Hats, promising to keep him safe from now on. They are currently in hiding together.

Kukrow
Kukrow is Euini's former master. He verbally abused him, constantly belittling him with comments about his abilities and failures. He even went so far as to say he wished he could replace Euini's arm with that of a member of the Arkrome family. Despite this, Euini admired him and longed for his approval. After the second arc of the Pentagram Trial, he realized that Kukrow no longer liked him, since he had violated the established principles.

Kukrow got into trouble for negligence by leaving Euini alone during the test. After pressure from the Moral Knights, he now leads the search for Euini and Alaira.

Favorite hobbies: Wood carving. Favorite food: Spicy food. Food he hates: Badland beans. Special skill: Keen observation. Personal details: His parents are still alive, but he is estranged from them. He is also often seen with his small pet (a weasel) perched on his arm.

The visual condition that Tartah suffers from is known as Silverwash Syndrome.

It is a very particular congenital (present at birth) eye condition that completely marks the character's life and limitations within magical society:

How does he/she see the world?: The syndrome causes those who suffer from it to perceive the entire environment bathed in a silvery glow, see practically in grayscale and without the ability to distinguish colors.

The Stigma in Magic: In the world of pointy hats, keen eyesight and the accurate differentiation of shades (especially in powders, magical inks, and pigments for casting circles) are paramount. Because of this, those affected have traditionally been deemed "unfit" to become full-fledged wizards, relegating Tartah to working behind the scenes carving wands and helping out in his grandfather's shop instead of formally training as an apprentice at the same level.

How she compensates for her disability: Unable to identify dye bottles or medicines by their colors, Tartah has had to develop a spatial memory and meticulous observation skills (memorizing the exact position of each object in the workshop). Furthermore, throughout the story, she seeks to overcome this by devising alternative ways, together with Coco, to circumvent this barrier and work with the magical elements.

Personality:
Nolnoa has a very warm and welcoming personality, always energetic to talk about her shop and show it to customers, as well as the products in it.

Vinanna: Vinanna (ヴィナンナ, Vinanna) is one of the Three Sages. She is the "Sage of Principles" and is responsible for judging transgressions of magical law. Vinanna is an elderly woman. She has gray hair and eyes, and freckles on her face. She wears the same uniform as the Moralis Knights, but with an additional pair of wings on her hat. Her jacket is short, and underneath she wears long, flared trousers. (Easthies is Vinanna's pupil.)

Easthies (イースヒース, Īsuhīsu): He is a member of the Moralis Knights and the leader of a squad of six. Appearance
Easthies is a tall, thin man with pale skin, black hair slicked back in a long ponytail secured with a silver elastic band, and reddish-brown, slanted eyes. He wears the uniform of the Knights of Morality, with a calf-length jacket.

Personality
Easthies typically behaves like a strict, taciturn man, always dedicated to his work of enforcing the law, and he doesn't care much for distractions, paying particular attention to his appearance and personal grooming. He is ruthless in his work, not hesitating to capture Agott and Coco with the intention of erasing their memories, ignoring their pleas of innocence and their young age. He firmly opposes any exceptions to the rules of the pact, even going so far as to attack Vinanna when she tries to uphold them.

Utowin (ウトウィン, Utowin): is a member of the "Moralis Knights" who works directly under Easthies. He is responsible for teaching the other members of his order how to wield the spear. Appearance
Utowin has a rather disheveled appearance, with short, messy hair, a stubble, and his shirt partially unbuttoned. He has fair skin, red hair, and green eyes. He usually poses in a relaxed manner.

Personality
Utowin stands out as one of the less serious members of his squad. While he takes his duties seriously, his straightforward and carefree attitude clashes with his role as a law enforcement officer and makes him seem less intelligent than he is, as seen when he tries to extract information from Olruggio. Contrary to appearances, it is he who has to convince Easthies to stick to a regular meal and sleep schedule.

Luluci (ルルシィ, Rurushi): is a member of the Moralis Knights.
Appearance
Luluci is a slender young woman of average height, with long blonde hair styled in a bun with long bangs and light blue eyes. Like the rest of the Moral Knights, she wears the distinctive black and red uniform and witch's hat to signify her status. She is the shortest and petite of the Moral Knights.

Personality
Luluci is the quietest, most aloof, and soft-spoken of the Moralis Knights. Despite her sweet appearance, she can reveal a more severe and coercive side typical of the Knights, especially when dealing with more stubborn Strangers like Dagda. Furthermore, she shows zero tolerance for perverts, whom she regards with disdain. This stems from the fact that Luluci and her friend from the same teacher, Ellien, suffered psychological and emotional trauma as victims of sexual assault when they were younger.

However, she is an empathetic and kind person, especially towards Custas, for whom she was responsible while he was being stabilized at Kalhn Medical Center, caring for him and giving him the Seal Chair. Later, when Custas received the new Winged Cloak, he returned his Seal Chair to Luluci, who was initially relieved that he was fully healed until she was corrected that he had received a new device from his "witch friends," which left her perplexed.

Galga (ガルガ, Garuga): is a member of the Moralis Knights.
Appearance
Galga is a tall, muscular man. He has tan skin, light brown eyes, and white hair on top and black on the sides.

Personality
He appears to be the voice of reason for his squad and a trusted member of the Moralis Knights. An example of this is when he confiscated Ekoh and Etlan's spears after they became too unruly, stating that the spears were not toys. Galga is hardworking and takes the time to follow up on leads related to the investigation, even interrupting his much-needed rest when he noticed Dagda at the festival.

Despite the relative unpopularity of the Moral Knights among the witches, Galga has a lover named Atwert, much to the envy of the other Knights. Luluci attributes his popularity to the fact that he is a "good and kind man."

Etlan (エトラン, Etoran): He is a rookie member of the Moralis Knights and the older twin brother of Ekoh
Personality
Etlan is the more serious of the two twins and is often led by his younger twin brother, Ekoh. Etlan is the more level-headed of the twins and scolds Ekoh for his reckless actions after he attacks Easthies on sight for no reason, simply to "vent his frustrations." Etlan supports him. Ekoh cannot be controlled without Etlan, and Etlan does nothing spontaneously without Ekoh, so they are always treated as a duo.

Ekoh (エコー, Ekō) is a rookie member of the Moralis Knights and Etlan's younger twin brother.
Ekoh, the more dominant and cheerful twin, often drags his brother Etlan along. He is the more impulsive of the twins, attacking the Easthies for no apparent reason, simply to vent his frustration, and Etlan scolds him for his reckless behavior. Etlan supports him. Ekoh cannot be controlled without Etlan, and Etlan does not act spontaneously without him, so they are always treated as a duo.

1. First Test: The Consent of the Crown
   What it consists of: It is the initial test that every applicant must pass to officially become an apprentice and earn the right to choose their master (like when Coco and the others manage to be admitted to Qifrey's workshop).

The objective: They must climb the Dadah mountain range and collect a very rare crown-shaped herb called Diadem Herb, using only the tools and basic magic allowed.

2. Second Test: The Sincerity of the Shield
   What it consists of: It evaluates the apprentice's ability to interact with the outside world without revealing the secret of magic to the uninitiated.

The objective: To simulate service to ordinary customers or citizens. If the examiners or the creatures overseeing the test (such as the Myrphons) perceive that the apprentice has displayed magic recklessly or broken protocol in front of an ordinary person, the test is failed. Upon passing, the apprentice is granted permission to use magic in public under strict rules.

3. Third Test: The Query of the Qui Vive
   What it consists of: A test of superior skill and ingenuity where the premise is that "the key comes to the one whose path is correct".

The objective: It tests the wizard's independence. Upon passing it, apprentices gain the right to challenge the Librarians' Trial in the Tome Tower and can begin to move and travel outside the Great Hall or their workshops on their own.

4. Fourth Test: The Goodwill of Her Grace
   What it consists of: It is a much more advanced level exam focused on responsibility and technical mastery.

The objective: Demonstrates that the student has mastered the complex disciplines of magic and is one step away from becoming a fully independent and fully qualified sorcerer (equivalent to graduating from the atelier).

5. Fifth Test: The Words of the Wise
   What it consists of: The ultimate test that crowns a magician's career.

The goal: It is the indispensable requirement to become a fully independent, fully-fledged wizard... and most importantly! It is the test that authorizes you to open your own atelier and take apprentices under your tutelage (that's why Qifrey has passed it and can have Coco, Agott, Tetia and Richeh under his charge, while other wizards like Olruggio do not necessarily have apprentices assigned).

Renegade Wizards: These are sorcerers who have broken the rules of the Magic Council and have been expelled or have decided to operate underground.

The end of secrecy: Unlike the official Pointy Hats (who jealously guard magic from ordinary people to "protect" them), the Brimstone Hats believe that magic should be shared with everyone. They consider it unfair that only a select few can use it to make life easier.

Their method: They use forbidden methods (such as body magic and the use of inks or taboo techniques) to grant magic to ordinary people or resolve personal tragedies, which often unleashes catastrophic consequences.

2. Its connection with the past and "Catastrophes"
   Wish Magic: Historically, magic was freely used to grant wishes and help people, but this led to terrible wars and mass tragedies (the so-called Catastrophes of the Past) because uncontrolled magic destroys lives. Hence the absolute prohibition against its use on humans.

Qifrey's Trauma: The Wide-Brimmed Hats have a very personal and painful relationship with Qifrey. In his childhood, Qifrey was the victim of one of their dark rituals (hence the eyepatch over his left eye and the scars he hides), which unleashed in him a morbid and vengeful obsession to hunt them down and find their secret lair.

3. Its aesthetics and modus operandi
   Appearance: They wear large, wide-brimmed hats that conceal their faces (often with veils or deep shadows), giving them an air of cult or conspiracy.

Psychological manipulation: They are experts at seeking out desperate, sad, or frustrated people (as happened to Coco at the beginning of the story with the mysterious "man with the wide-brimmed hat" who sold her the forbidden book) to offer them magical solutions in exchange for dragging them into their cause.

Personality and details: He is responsible for ensuring that coexistence and dealings with the outside world remain within the boundaries established by the Council. (As an interesting fact from the lore, there was a predecessor in this position, Engedill, who ended up being dismissed and imprisoned after allowing serious illegalities to occur, which demonstrates that positions on the Council carry an implacable responsibility).

Personality and details: She is a woman of older appearance, with a stern, serious, and imposing demeanor. She represents the most inflexible arm of the Council. She closely monitors that no one breaks taboos (such as using magic on human bodies or altering nature), so she is usually the figure that mages fear or respect the most when it comes to maintaining order and judging infractions.

His connection to Qifrey: He's Qifrey's former master! (And he also takes in other apprentices, like Ririphin.)

Personality and details: He is a fascinating and highly eccentric character. Due to bone mobility issues, he spends much of his time lying down or moving around using a very peculiar magical floating chair (with horns and ram's legs). He is passionate about magic and values ​​creativity and aesthetics over bureaucratic rigidity. He sometimes exasperates adults with his extravagant nature, but children (like Coco) find him completely captivating.

1. The Structure of Spells (How magic is done)
   The three essential elements: Every magic circle (seal) needs to be composed of elemental symbols (fire, water, air, light), signs (which modify the shape, size, or direction), and the outer ring (which encloses and seals everything to activate it). If the line is not symmetrical or perfect, the spell will fail or go out of control.

The ink and the support: Magic does not come "from within" the person through innate magic and finger snaps; it is drawn with special ink on parchments, objects, floors or tools.

2. The Laws of the Magic Council (Super important for the plot!)
   Absolute prohibition on the human body: It is strictly forbidden to use magic on the body or mind of people (modifying limbs, curing diseases with direct magic, etc.). The only spell permitted on humans is that of erasing the memories of the unknowing who discover magic.

Do not reveal magic to the uninitiated: If someone who is not a witch sees magic being done, their memory must be erased immediately.

Forbidden Magic (Taboo): Any attempt to play with life, death, or artificially alter human nature is punished with permanent expulsion from the Pointy Hats and the sealing of memories.

1. Important Settlements and Towns Coco's Village: A small farming village located in the south of the peninsula, where Coco and her mother lived before the accident with the forbidden book. (Manga Listing) Qifrey's Atelier: Located in the Naakiwan Plains, it is the refuge and workshop where Qifrey teaches Coco, Tetia, Richeh, and Agott. It is somewhat isolated from both Coco's hometown and other larger towns. Kalhn (The Marsh Village): A picturesque village built by mages in a marshland and wetland area near the plains, with a lively population of non-magical people. It is the home of Nolnoa and Tartah. Ghodrey: Known as the "City of Northern Magic." It is an important center for sorcerer society and the birthplace of characters such as Olruggio and Utowin. Ezrest: Located at the northern tip of the peninsula, it is a large fortified city ruled by unbelievers (including King Deanreldy Ezrest and Prince Eoleo). It hosts important festivals annually, such as the Silver Eve. Cladd Territory: A region under the rule of the Cladd noble family of unbelievers, centered around Mistcall Castle. Nauz: A northern village near Ghodrey that suffered a catastrophe in the past when Olruggio was a child. The Great Hall: Located hidden beneath the ocean floor, it is the nerve center and administrative hub of wizard society. 2. Geography and Natural Areas: Naakiwan Downs: Vast open grasslands where Qifrey's workshop is located. Marshwoods: A humid, leafy area bordering Kalhn. Cape Romonon: Coastal geographical features of the peninsula. Staircase River: A prominent waterway in the territory. Eastern Barrens: Dry, desert-like areas located towards the eastern part of the peninsula. 3. Magically Altered Areas and Ruins: Due to the dangers of magic and the restrictions of the Pact, there are dangerous or sealed areas that often serve as testing grounds (such as the Pentacle of Trial exams for apprentices): Dadah Range: Altered mountainous terrain. Serpentback Cave: A treacherous cavern marked by magical history. Thristas Forest: A forest marked by ancient spells. 4. The Five Outer Realms: Surrounding or geographically linked to the territories of human and magical influence are regions ruled by the so-called mythical Kings/Queens of nature: Dragon Pass Isles (under the dominion of the Sea King). Highland Pastures (under the King of Herds). Golden Plains (under the King of Fields). Mist Forest (under the Queen of Trees). Mudrock Canyon (under the Queen of Stones).

Yggdrasil: the tree of life or world cup, a tree that floats majestically above the world, giving magic and balance to the world of humans.

[Personality and Character] She's a reserved girl, quiet and reserved, but with a very peculiar personality and a huge appetite. [Likes and Hobbies] Hobbies: She loves collecting pretty stones and watching brushbuddies. Her official specialty is "eating a ton." Favorite food: Meat! Things she dislikes: She hates eating or touching anything sticky.

Tragedy: Before studying with Qifrey Richeh, she had another teacher who was very harsh with her. He made her copy spells and didn't allow her any room for imagination. If she created a new spell, he would throw it away and scold her for it. That's why she doesn't like exams or studying now; she prefers to be content with the spells she creates. She has a brother studying with the great sage Beldaruit; his name is Rilipin.

[Personality and Character] She is a serious, demanding, perfectionist young woman who is very dedicated to her magic studies. Beneath her initially strict or distant facade, she is deeply meticulous and cares a great deal about doing things correctly. [Likes and Hobbies] Hobbies: She loves reading. Her official specialty is memorizing grimoires. Favorite food: Any food that can be eaten with one hand. Things she dislikes: She detests overly spicy food.

Tragedy: She is a descendant of one of the librarians of the Tower of Books. As a child, she was accused of copying spells and of not being talented. She was expelled from the family and sent to study with Qifrey. She is the one who tries the hardest; she wants to continue the tradition and be a librarian of the tower.

[Personality and Character] She is an energetic, cheerful, and very expressive girl with a lively spirit that brings a lot of light and dynamism to any scene in the workshop. [Likes and Hobbies] Hobbies: She loves finding cute and fun things. Her official specialty is dance and fashion coordination. Favorite food: Super cute sweets. Things she dislikes: She hates eating bitter vegetables.

[Personality and Character]

She is a cheerful, extremely curious, determined, and big-hearted girl. Despite having discovered magic accidentally and late in life, her passion for learning is inexhaustible.

[Likes and Hobbies]

Hobbies: She loves watching magic in action and practicing sewing (her official specialty), which helps her a lot with the precision of her lines.
Favorite food: Frillram Stew. Things she dislikes: She is very cautious and dislikes eating anything unfamiliar.

Tragedy: As a child, at one of the Silver Eve festivals, Iguin, a wide-brimmed hat, gave her a tome of forbidden magic. At age 12, after Qifrey goes to his tailor shop, some children overturn a pegasus carriage and damage the wind circle that keeps the carriage afloat. Qifrey fixes it, and Coco discovers that magic is cast with magic ink and a quill. At nightfall, she uses the grimoire and turns her mother to stone. Because of this, Qifrey takes her to the atelier and teaches her magic.

[Mind & Personality Attributes]

Mind: Possesses a brilliant, analytical, and observant intellect. Their mind is constantly processing strategies, investigating the mysteries of magic, and remembering every detail of their surroundings and the people they care about. They are extremely perceptive, able to read between the lines and notice when someone is hiding something, although they usually mask it behind a patient smile.

Personality: On the surface, he is warm, affectionate, patient, and deeply protective of his loved ones (often acting as a mentor or comforting figure). However, beneath this kind facade lies a calculating mind, strict perfectionism, a deep melancholy, and a hidden past tied to forbidden magic. He is capable of alternating between endearing sweetness and cold or serious intensity as the situation demands.

Motivations and Objectives: To protect his own, investigate the secrets of the Brim Hats (or Brimed Caps), and guide young wizards down the right path while secretly dealing with the ghosts of his own past. The Brim Hats ripped out his memories and stole his eye when he was little. They also implanted a parasitic Silverwood seed in his right eye, which feeds on his hope and magic. If Olruggio discovers the secret of his eye, it erases his memories of the discovery, which makes him feel guilty and slows the seed's growth.

Olruggio (オルーギオ, Orūgio) is a sorcerer specializing in fire magic who serves as the Watchful Eye of Qifrey's workshop. He has a gruff way of speaking, but his magic is often described as "warm."

She has created many magical objects, such as the Shining Stone Path, the Cozy Stone, and the Burning Needle Wand. Her specialty is fire-based magic.

[Personality and Character] He is a sensible, pragmatic, and down-to-earth man, often acting as the voice of reason amidst Qifrey's complexities and secrets. Beneath his serious or somewhat grumpy exterior, he is extremely responsible, protective, and deeply loyal to those around him. Although he initially appears brusque and stern, Olruggio is a genuinely kind and caring person. He looks after Qifrey and the students in the workshop, creating magical objects to help them sleep and assisting them with their magic.

He is shown to be dedicated to helping others, especially commoners. When hired by the nobility, Olruggio infiltrates nearby settlements to help improve infrastructure and address other problems they may face. [2] He is shown to be at odds with the laws that restrict witches from helping to their full potential.

Olruggio is known for his poor management of deadlines and for overworking, staying up late to complete assignments. This could be due to childhood trauma that instilled in him a need to help and save others [3]. He neglects his own health, admitting that he sleeps and eats poorly, and drinks too much alcohol. This forces him to go to the hospital frequently. However, he insists on the importance of sleep for Qifrey's apprentices.

He gets easily flustered and lies when he says he doesn't like compliments. Although he initially vehemently opposed the girls calling him their teacher, he stops protesting during the story and only occasionally refers to others who aren't his students as such. [Likes and Hobbies] Hobbies: He loves cooking and making fruit liqueurs. Favorite Food and Drink: His weakness is Silvernectar Wine and Pointbread from the Great Hall. He hates eating seaweed. Special Skills: He is an expert in flame sculpting magic and is known for taking very quick baths.