Dr. Odine

Dr. Odine is a non-player character in Final Fantasy VIII. He is an eccentric scientist working for the secluded nation of Esthar. He is an expert in sorceress research. Though Odine has but a minor role in the story, his inventions have shaped the world and directly influence major plot points. One of his inventions is the Junction system, which Balamb Garden now uses to empower its cadets and SeeDs.