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Astolfo

FEFT Astolfo.png
Artwork of Astolfo from The Binding Blade


A spy serving Ostia.
Surrounded in mystery.

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Age

30s[1]

Family
  • Igrene (estranged wife)
  • Deceased child (daughter)
Nationality

Ostian

Title(s)
  • Gorlois (alternate name)
  • Ostia's "Shadow"[1]
Starting class

Thief

Appearance(s)

I'm a spy, see. I gather information, steal things, check on people... Things like that.
— Astolfo to Merlinus in Chapter 8: Reunion

Astolfo (Japanese: アストール Astore) is a playable thief in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade. He is a spy for Ostia and the estranged husband of Igrene. While speaking with Igrene, she reveals that Astolfo's true name is Gorlois.[2]

Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

Role


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Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait astolfo fe06.png
Ma gba thief playable.gif Thief
Level 10
Affinity Is gba darkaffin.png
Recruitment: Chapter 8: Reunion, Automatically at the start

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory
Iron Sword
Lockpick
Weapon Levels
Swords C Lances -- Axes -- Bows --
Anima magic -- Light magic -- Dark magic -- Staves --

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Astolfo 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 thieves cannot promote in The Binding Blade combined with the fact that Astolfo 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, Astolfo's base speed of 15 and his speed growth of 50% should allow him to do his only, essential purpose: stealing.

Despite his weaknesses, Astolfo is still significantly better than your two other options for thieves: Chad and Cath. Both Chad and Cath's base stats are much lower than Astolfo'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 Chapter 3. Simply put, Astolfo is far superior than either Chad or Cath.

Astolfo 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

Astolfo, despite his important role as Ostian spy, is somewhat lazy and uncaring of the world around him; he dismisses orders to hasten his movements with casual sarcasm.[3] The injury to his leg that impedes his movement serves to intensify his apathy to keeping up with the troops.[4]

Astolfo 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. Astolfo 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.[5] Considering Hector's death occurs before Astolfo 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.

Astolfo 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. Astolfo first met Igrene in Nabata while suffering severe injuries and amnesia; Astolfo took the name Gorlois and they lived together for several years after this, even having a child. Eventually, Astolfo regained his memories and recalled his identity as a spy. Astolfo 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. Astolfo left Nabata and his love behind for her safety.

Supports

Main article: Astolfo/Supports
Portrait astolfo fe06.png
Astolfo
Thief
Is gba darkaffin.png
Small portrait lilina fe06.png
Lilina
Mage Is gba lightaffin.png
Initial: 30
Per turn:+2
Small portrait barthe fe06.png
Barthe
Knight Is gba iceaffin.png
Initial: 10
Per turn:+2
Small portrait igrene fe06.png
Igrene
Sniper Is gba iceaffin.png
Initial: 10
Per turn:+1

[[{{{support7}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin7}}}affin.png|link={{{affin7}}} (affinity)]]
Initial: {{{initialpoints7}}}
Per turn:+

[[{{{support9}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin9}}}affin.png|link={{{affin9}}} (affinity)]]
Initial: {{{initialpoints9}}}
Per turn:+
Small portrait bors fe06.png
Bors
Knight Is gba windaffin.png
Initial: 1
Per turn:+2
Small portrait gwendolyn fe06.png
Gwendolyn
Knight Is gba fireaffin.png
Initial: 1
Per turn:+2

[[{{{support6}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin6}}}affin.png|link={{{affin6}}} (affinity)]]
Initial: {{{initialpoints6}}}
Per turn:+

[[{{{support8}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin8}}}affin.png|link={{{affin8}}} (affinity)]]
Initial: {{{initialpoints8}}}
Per turn:+

[[{{{support10}}}]]
[[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin10}}}affin.png|link={{{affin10}}} (affinity)]]
Initial: {{{initialpoints10}}}
Per turn:+
See Support § GBA games for more details on supports.

Endings

Astolfo, Shadow of Ostia
Short: Disappeared without a trace.

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

Quotes

Battle quotes

This looks dangerous... Not that that's anything new.
— Astolfo in the final chapter

Death quote

Finally, the fun part can start...
— Astolfo

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Astolfo is currently featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Astolfo
TCGCipher B21-080HN.png Shadow of Ostia, Astolfo
Elibe

Male

Sword
"I am Astolfo. I once served at Marquess Ostia's pleasure."
Attack: 50 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Thief Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Distinguished Spy: [Activate] [Once per turn] Look at the topmost card of your Deck. You may send that card to the Retreat Area.
Attack Support Knight in the Shadows: [Support] If your attacking unit is Elibe, then at the end of this combat, you may deploy this card in the Back Line instead of sending it to the Retreat Area.
Card #B21-080HN • Artist: Hatapug
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Astolfo .

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

Astolfo

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Astolfo

Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes; has yet to be corroborated by other sources.

English
(unofficial)

Astore

Gorlois

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English
(unofficial)

• Gorlois
• Golrois

• Used in the most recent fan-translation.
• Used in the older fan-translation.

Gallery

Small portrait astolfo fe06.pngSprite Gallery
Portrait astolfo fe06.png Thief Ma gba thief playable.gif
Bs fe06 astolfo thief sword.png
Sword

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Fire Emblem 6: Astore Artbook Translation | kantopia, www.kantopia.wordpress.com, Retrieved: 13 March 2018
  2. "Igrene: Wait! Gorlois...! ...I mean, Astolfo." — Astolfo and Igrene's A support, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
  3. "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...
    Astolfo: ...Oh, brother...
    Gwendolyn: I will not let you laze about as you do. You must behave like a proper Ostian knight!
    Astolfo: Yeah, whatever...
    " — Astolfo to Gwendolyn in a support conversation, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
  4. "Gwendolyn: I won't let this slide. You leave me no choice! I'll have to drag you to battle!
    Astolfo: Hey there... Slow down...
    Gwendolyn: S-Sir Astolfo... That wound...
    Astolfo:Oh... This? It's just an old scar. This leg is pretty useless because of it, though.
    Gwendolyn: ...... When...did you get that wound?
    Astolfo: 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." — Astolfo to Gwendolyn, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
  5. "Astolfo: Nah, it's nothing. I just wanted to say hi. Ha ha ha...
    Bors: ...... That smell... Have you been drinking?
    " — Bors to Astolfo, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
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