Mog (KHχ)

Mog is a Moogle Keyblade wielder who appears in Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross].

Kingdom Hearts χ
Recognized for his skill with a Keyblade and aversion to darkness, Mog was chosen by Ava at an unknown point to join the Dandelions, training in order to prepare for the journey to the world outside when the Keyblade War began. As a result, however, Mog lost all of his memories of the past world alongside the rest of the Dandelions, and would carry on with his missions as per usual with a new Union Cross in place.

Mog joined a party with three other Dandelions, and together they happened upon the Ferocious Fins when it stormed the Moogle's shop and attacked Player. Player then joined the party, working alongside them to pin down the Heartless, though it proved to be too strong in the water. The party sent Player to locate the valve that would drain the water from the area while they kept it busy, though when Player returned, he found Mog and the others worn from the battle. In the end, their efforts proved successful, with Mog and the rest of his party gathering the Lux from the Heartless as reward.

Though Mog was unable to take part in the party's next mission, he would later make up the difference, feeling as though he needed to prove himself by tracking down and destroy the Chill Ripper Heartless spotted in the Dwarf Woodlands. Player volunteered to accompany Mog, as he was uneasy to let their friend embark on a mission alone. With Player's help, Mog is able to defeat the Heartless and catch up with the rest of their party's progress.

Mog later helps his party pin the Fluttering Heartless in one of the marketplace's warehouses, but they are overwhelemed. Player arrives and goes after the Heartless alone, following it through a Corridor of Darkness - though it closes behind him before the rest of his party can catch up.

For their next mission, Mog is told to meet everyone by the docks - though when no one hears from Mog, Player is asked to see if anything had happened. Eventually, Player finds Mog in the sewers, arriving just as he defeats another Chill Ripper. Though Mog is surprised to see Player, he explains that he'd gone off on his own to prove to himself that he possessed the strength to take down powerful Heartless without any additional help. Mog doesn't realize it when a Gummi Hound approaches from behind, though with Player's help the Heartless proves to be no match for the duo. When Mog and Player return to the docks, they are scolded for being late. Mog asks Player not to tell anyone that he had gone off on his own again and receives a stern reminder that they are a team. With that, Mog and Player learn that they're going to the beach for their mission, and that it would be best if they had their bathing suits.

Once everyone's ready, Mog, Player and the rest of the party take a boat to the beach, where they receive their mission to clear the Heartless that have assembled there. With the Heartless gone, everyone gets changed, though before they can get into the water, another Keyblade wielder reveals that some kind of monster is in the water and that he was the only one from his own party left alive and suggests that they all return home. Though disheartened, the party is encouraged by their leader not to give up on "Operation: Play at the Beach", and rally together to take down whatever stands in their way. Their presence on the beach attracts the massive Savage Fins Heartless, and after a lengthy battle relying on each of their strengths, Mog and the rest of the party finally get to enjoy their time on the beach.

Personality
Mog appears to have the closest relationship to Player, and is very open with him about his desire to prove his strength to himself. However, this also makes Mog rather reckless, as he often ventures off on his own in order to defeat Heartless to feel equal to his fellow party members, perhaps indicating that he is somewhat insecure as well.

Appearance
Despite being a Moogle, complete with the large red pom-pom and purple bat-like wings, Mog is portrayed as another Player in a Moogle costume - likely to prevent the need to adjust his Keyblade to the proper proportions. Mog wears a pair of blue goggles with fin-like arms, a black sleeveless shirt with pale blue detailing, a yellow belt across his chest, a bright blue belt to hold up a black bag on his waist and his blue pants, which change to a gray pattern at the knees, and a pair of black and gray boots.

Abilities
Mog wields the third upgrade of the Moogle O' Glory Keyblade.