08-18-2025, 03:49 PM
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You know, there is one thing I enjoy quite a lot which is character analysis. More specifically, mirror traits. Characters who have similar traits or experiences but in how they react to said experiences.
I said this once with Dragonstrike in one of our voice calls, but in certain ways, I see Oz and Seddi as two sides of the same coin. Both had an incredibly difficult path. Both had to learn and work with how they were available at the time. Both have a really deep understanding and connection to their Pokémon as companions or even family. And both had a life defining moment in their lives who changed them forever. But in many ways they are mirroring opposites:
Seddi started his life with Charcadet only and no one else. Oz, despite its rough moments, had family and friends. But when tragedy strikes both might have run from responsibility: But where Seddi rises to the top to become a hero and get “free” from his path and in Oz words, become the white hero. Oz on the spectrum falls into the darkness of regret and guilt, and to this day still a prisoner of the past. One is a normal human and does not have magical powers and yet is free like the Sky and is considered a hero. While the other have magical abilities and should represent the Sky, and yet is a prisoner of herself and if people would find out about her failure and she running away from her duty , would be considered a heretical and a shame not only to her family but to the Sky Scimitars as a whole.
The White Hero of Paldea and the Black Witch of Sütalor. Two people defined by tragedies. Where one rises to duty when duty calls, the other shies away from it. One wants to live while the other wanted death.
But I did notice another person who pretty much mirrors Oz also: Bernard.
Both are Sky Scimitars. Both have a connection to Magic. And in some way or another are connected to Morgana. And both have a strong bond with their Pokémon. But then again, mirror in opposite directions.
Bernard is a more logical person and has a strong mindset. Oz is a more emotional person and a mind and spirit broken by regret, shame and self-doubt. Bernard is the pride and honor of the Scimitars to the point of being an ArcMage. Oz again doesn’t see value in herself, and if people would find out what she did, it would be considered a shame to her people. Bernard wields magic by studying magic for years and is guided by knowledge. Oz never was good at magic to begin with, and although she did study a bit about magic, her studies was more focused on healing, and her way of “wielding” magic is more akin to instinct and imagination, kinda nature's way. In dnd terms Bernard would probably be a Wizard while Oz would be a Druid or Sorcerer, at least in my eyes. Bernard keep his Pokémon inside their Pokeballs and in his gauntlet (with one of his exceptions be Zephy) and rely more of his magical abilities, Oz keep her sisters most of the time outside of their Pokeballs, and giving them quite a lot of love and attention, and in very rare occasions relying on her Scimitars skills. And finally Bernard is proud of his Scimitar heritage and embraces it, while Oz doesn’t like her heritage and sees more of a curse than a blessing due to her traumas.
Forgive me for this big post, but I had a big brainstorming while thinking about this topic, and wanted to post here. Maybe started a discussion? I wanted to hear what you people think about it. What points do you all agree or disagree with? Am I over analyzing things? Did I forget a point in my post? What characters have similar traits and mirror traits? I really curious to hear your thoughts, and make this thread even more active.
I said this once with Dragonstrike in one of our voice calls, but in certain ways, I see Oz and Seddi as two sides of the same coin. Both had an incredibly difficult path. Both had to learn and work with how they were available at the time. Both have a really deep understanding and connection to their Pokémon as companions or even family. And both had a life defining moment in their lives who changed them forever. But in many ways they are mirroring opposites:
Seddi started his life with Charcadet only and no one else. Oz, despite its rough moments, had family and friends. But when tragedy strikes both might have run from responsibility: But where Seddi rises to the top to become a hero and get “free” from his path and in Oz words, become the white hero. Oz on the spectrum falls into the darkness of regret and guilt, and to this day still a prisoner of the past. One is a normal human and does not have magical powers and yet is free like the Sky and is considered a hero. While the other have magical abilities and should represent the Sky, and yet is a prisoner of herself and if people would find out about her failure and she running away from her duty , would be considered a heretical and a shame not only to her family but to the Sky Scimitars as a whole.
The White Hero of Paldea and the Black Witch of Sütalor. Two people defined by tragedies. Where one rises to duty when duty calls, the other shies away from it. One wants to live while the other wanted death.
But I did notice another person who pretty much mirrors Oz also: Bernard.
Both are Sky Scimitars. Both have a connection to Magic. And in some way or another are connected to Morgana. And both have a strong bond with their Pokémon. But then again, mirror in opposite directions.
Bernard is a more logical person and has a strong mindset. Oz is a more emotional person and a mind and spirit broken by regret, shame and self-doubt. Bernard is the pride and honor of the Scimitars to the point of being an ArcMage. Oz again doesn’t see value in herself, and if people would find out what she did, it would be considered a shame to her people. Bernard wields magic by studying magic for years and is guided by knowledge. Oz never was good at magic to begin with, and although she did study a bit about magic, her studies was more focused on healing, and her way of “wielding” magic is more akin to instinct and imagination, kinda nature's way. In dnd terms Bernard would probably be a Wizard while Oz would be a Druid or Sorcerer, at least in my eyes. Bernard keep his Pokémon inside their Pokeballs and in his gauntlet (with one of his exceptions be Zephy) and rely more of his magical abilities, Oz keep her sisters most of the time outside of their Pokeballs, and giving them quite a lot of love and attention, and in very rare occasions relying on her Scimitars skills. And finally Bernard is proud of his Scimitar heritage and embraces it, while Oz doesn’t like her heritage and sees more of a curse than a blessing due to her traumas.
Forgive me for this big post, but I had a big brainstorming while thinking about this topic, and wanted to post here. Maybe started a discussion? I wanted to hear what you people think about it. What points do you all agree or disagree with? Am I over analyzing things? Did I forget a point in my post? What characters have similar traits and mirror traits? I really curious to hear your thoughts, and make this thread even more active.
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