Dr. Odine is a scientist and magic researcher from Esthar. He discovered the GFs and junctioning and engineered a machine that mimics Ellone's power.  Seventeen years before the game, he developed the necessary technology to allow Laguna to entomb Adel. As a researcher of the Lunatic Pandora,  he also helps to prevent it from reaching Tears' Point and initiating a Lunar Cry.  Odine also plays a role in the plot to destroy Ultimecia, explaining how to survive time compression.