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|image=[[File:FEFT Astore.png|200px]]

|caption=Artwork of Astore from {{title|The Binding Blade}}

|help_text=A spy serving Ostia.<br/> Surrounded in mystery.

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|appearances=*{{title|The Binding Blade}}

{{Quote|I'm a spy, see. I gather information, steal things, check on people... Things like that.|Astore to [[Merlinus]] in [[Reunion (The Binding Blade)|Chapter 8: Reunion]]}}

'''Astore''' (Japanese: {{hl|アストール|Asutōru}} ''Astore'') is a playable [[thief]] in {{FE6}}.  

He is a spy for [[Ostia]] and the estranged husband of [[Igrene]]. While speaking with [[Igrene]], she reveals

that Astore's true name is Gorlois.<ref>{{cite|'''Igrene''': Wait! Gorlois...! ...I mean, Astore.|Astore and [[Igrene]]'s A support|The Binding Blade}}</ref>  

|portrait=[[File:Portrait astore fe06.png]]

|recruit=[[Reunion (The Binding Blade)|Chapter 8: Reunion]], Automatically at the start

Astore will most likely be the best [[thief]] you recruit in the entire game - which in reality only means he is subpar at best. The fact that [[Thief|thieves]] cannot [[Class change|promote]] in {{title|The Binding Blade}} combined with the fact that Astore is recruited at level 10, means that he will only have ten levels to grow before he caps his stats. This will not hinder him too badly, as his base stats and growth rates are still high enough to keep him relevant, but it definitely limits his potential. Even so, Astore's base [[speed]] of 15 and his [[speed]] growth of 50% should allow him to do his only, essential purpose: [[Steal|stealing]].  

Despite his weaknesses, Astore is still significantly better than your two other options for [[Thief|thieves]]: [[Chad]] and [[Cath]]. Both [[Chad]] and [[Cath]]'s base stats are much lower than Astore's when you recruit them, and raising either is hard as you will primarily use them as [[lockpick]] utilities rather than combatants. [[Cath]] is especially impractical, as her recruit requirement is notably difficult - talk with [[Roy]] in three different chapters - but she will still carry the same base stats as [[Chad]] who already joined your army automatically in [[Latecomer's Sorrow|Chapter 3]]. Simply put, Astore is far superior than either [[Chad]] or [[Cath]].   

Astore is the best option for [[thief]] utility, but he can serve well as a filler combat unit, thanks to his decent bases and great speed allowing him to dodge most attacks reliably, though he will be worse than other [[sword]] fighters when trained up.

==Personality and character==  

Astore, despite his important role as [[Ostia]]n spy, is somewhat lazy and uncaring of the world around him; he dismisses orders to hasten his movements with casual sarcasm.<ref>{{cite|'''Gwendolyn:''' I know your leg slows you down. But! You have other habits that are not excusable! First, you imbibe far more than is acceptable...<br>'''Astore:''' ...Oh, brother...<br>'''Gwendolyn:''' I will not let you laze about as you do. You must behave like a proper Ostian knight!<br>'''Astore:''' Yeah, whatever...|Astore to [[Gwendolyn]] in a support conversation|The Binding Blade}}</ref> The injury to his leg that impedes his movement serves to intensify his apathy to keeping up with the troops.<ref>{{cite|'''Gwendolyn:''' I won't let this slide. You leave me no choice! I'll

have to drag you to battle!<br>'''Astore:''' Hey there... Slow down...<br>'''Gwendolyn:''' S-Sir Astore... That wound...<br>'''Astore:'''Oh... This? It's just an old scar. This leg is pretty useless because of it, though.<br>'''Gwendolyn:''' ...... When...did you get that wound?<br>'''Astore:''' Hmm... A long time ago. I messed up on a reconnaissance mission in Castle Bern. I did get away though, so it's like a trophy to me.|Astore to [[Gwendolyn]]|The Binding Blade}}</ref>  

Astore likes to tease others to an extent; he constantly would end his story to [[Lilina]] about meeting [[Hector]] at the more exciting parts. He does eventually tell her the whole tale about him stealing from Ostia and being offered a job by Hector due to his skill. Astore respected Hector highly, and was hit hard by his death, even drinking himself to drunkeness in the middle of a battle with little regard for his safety.<ref>{{cite|'''Astore:''' Nah, it's nothing. I just wanted to say hi. Ha ha ha...<br>'''Bors:''' ...... That smell... Have you been drinking?|[[Bors]] to Astore|The Binding Blade}}</ref> Considering Hector's death occurs before Astore is recruited, his apathetic behavior towards himself and others during his time in [[Roy]]'s forces may have been caused or increased by the death of Hector.

Astore seems to still care about his former wife [[Igrene]], but he refuses to acknowledge that he is Gorlois, and blatantly lies to her about his identity. She specifically asks to see his leg, looking for a scar, though he insists he does not have any. He openly discusses his scar to others; making his lie clear. Astore first met Igrene in Nabata while suffering severe injuries and amnesia; Astore took the name Gorlois and they lived together for several years after this, even having a child. Eventually, Astore regained his memories and recalled his identity as a spy. Astore quickly realized the danger he had put Igrene in, he was a spy with Ostian secrets, and others would hurt him and his loved ones for that information. Astore left Nabata and his love behind for her safety.

{{main|Astore/Supports}}  

|portrait=[[File:portrait astore fe06.png]]

|character=Astore

|support3=Bath

|port3=[[File:small portrait bath fe06.png]]

'''Astore, Shadow of Ostia'''<br>

''Long:'' After the war, Astore’s name disappeared from the records. Legends say that he worked to rebuild Ostia, but nothing else about him is known.

{{Quote|This looks dangerous... Not that that's anything new.|Astore in the [[Beyond Darkness|final chapter]]}}

{{Quote|Finally, the fun part can start...|Astore}}

===''Fire Emblem Cipher''===

Astore is currently featured on one card in {{TCGCipher}}.

|name=Astore

|name1=Astore

|quote1=I am Astore. I once served at Marquess Ostia's pleasure.

==Trivia==  

===Astore===

|jap-name={{hover|アストール|Asutōru}}

|jap-mean=Officially romanized as '''Astore'''.

|eng-fan-mean=• Used in the most recent fan-translation.<br>• Used in the older fan-translation.

|jap-name={{hover|ゴルロイス|Goruroisu}}

|jap-mean=

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FEFT Astore.png|Artwork of Astore from {{FE6}}.

TCGCipher Astore.jpg|Artwork of Astore from {{TCGCipher}}.