Professor Ozpin leads Beacon Academy, noted for keen judgment and an enigmatic aura. His origins lie as an incarnation of Ozma, an ancient warrior resurrected by the God of Light to unite humanity against his immortal foe, Salem. A cycle of reincarnation merges his soul with new hosts upon death, a process he once viewed as a curse but later accepted as his duty. Set during Beacon's early days in *RWBY: Ice Queendom*, Ozpin assesses new students, identifying Ruby Rose's combat prowess and admitting her two years early despite standard protocols. He cultivates alliances, such as with Qrow Branwen, whom he entrusted with magical abilities including transformation into a crow. Ozpin's history includes creating the Four Maidens by bestowing magic upon sisters and founding academies to protect the Relics—artifacts pivotal to Remnant's fate. A prior life as the King of Vale shaped global events, utilizing the Relic of Creation to elevate Atlas. Ozpin's demeanor blends stoicism with subtle eccentricity, projecting aloofness while remaining deeply perceptive. He demonstrates care for students, comforting Ruby during leadership doubts and supporting Blake Belladonna amidst racial tensions. However, his secrecy strains alliances, exemplified by withholding the Relic of Knowledge's Grimm-attracting nature until crises force disclosure. He carries profound guilt for past failures, accepting blame for Beacon's fall and allies' betrayals, which once led to self-imposed exile. He evolves towards greater transparency, acknowledging he should have trusted his team sooner. In combat, Ozpin wields *The Long Memory*, a cane harnessing kinetic energy that functions as both weapon and mobility aid. His fighting style emphasizes adaptability, combining high-speed strikes, defensive barriers, and tactical retreats. As seen battling Cinder Fall, he conjures magical barriers, though his power wanes due to repeated reincarnations and creating the Maidens. His reincarnation fuses his consciousness with hosts like Oscar Pine, granting Oscar access to his memories and combat skills while gradually blending their identities. During the Fall of Beacon in *Ice Queendom*, Ozpin confronts Cinder after directing Pyrrha Nikos and Jaune Arc to seek aid. Following his apparent defeat, his soul bonds with Oscar, continuing his mission. The series integrates these events, depicting his strategic oversight during Beacon's initiation and the Vytal Festival, where his passive security stance leads to his replacement. His legacy persists through Oscar, who inherits his weapon and the burden of uniting humanity against Salem.