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Bors

FEFT Bors.png
Artwork of Bors from The Binding Blade.


A knight serving Ostia. Loyal and dutiful.

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Age

20's

Family

Gwendolyn (younger sister)

Nationality

Lycian (Ostian)

Starting class

Knight

Appearance(s)

...I am a knight, and my loyalty lies with you. I shall always be at your side, ready to serve.
— Bors to Lilina in a support conversation.

Bors (Japanese: ボールス Bors) is a playable character appearing in in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade. He first appears in Chapter 1. He is an armor knight of Ostia and Gwendolyn's brother. He joins Roy's army by Lilina's wishes.

Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

Role

At the beginning of the game, Bors is the only Ostian knight in Roy's escorting group; he has been entrusted with bringing Lilina safely to her home. Therefore, when seeing how Pherae is being attacked by bandits and learning that his lady is in danger, he joins the battle and helps defeat the brigands. Once Roy's group reaches the castle and Lord Eliwood sends his son to lead Pherae's troops in his stead, Lilina asks Bors to watch for Roy. Swearing to protect him with his life, Bors follows Roy during the whole campaign against Bern.

After Bern is defeated and the war is over, he goes back to Ostia and works to bring prosperity and harmony to it.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait bors fe06.png
Ma gba knight playable.gif Knight
Level 1
Affinity Is gba windaffin.png
Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically on Turn 1

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory
Iron Lance
Vulnerary
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances C Axes -- Bows --
Anima magic -- Light magic -- Dark magic -- Staves --

Promotion stat gains

Class HP Str Skill Spd Lck Def Res Con Mov Weapon level
General +4 +3 +2 +3 +0 +4 +3 +2 +1 Lances +1, Axes E

Personality and character

A loyal knight of Ostia, Bors cares about all members of the Ostian army in a gentle and quiet way. The only exception to this is his sister, Gwendolyn, whom he tends to fuss over. He finally comprehends she has grown up in their final support, but before, he showers her with nervous questions[1]. This contrast strongly with his behavior towards Lilina, whom he can reassure with little problem[2].

He is very understanding and does not judge on appearance, even considering Astore, who feels guilty of Hector's demise, to be part of Ostia's knights[3]. But norms and honor codes are very important to him, as he disapproves of Bath training in arenas, stating that such things are not becoming of a knight[4].

When it comes to fighting, Bors says he prefers the role of a shield[5]. He discusses this with his fellow knights Bath and Ogier. Bath seems to think the opposite, prompting Bors to suggest that they should become the strongest knights of Ostia, with Bath being the lance and Bors acting as the shield[6]. In the case of Ogier, Bors acts more like a mentor; he firmly believes that there must always be a reason behind the fighting.[7]

Supports

Main article: Bors/Supports
Portrait bors fe06.png
Bors
Knight
Is gba windaffin.png
Small portrait lilina fe06.png
Lilina
Mage Is gba lightaffin.png
Initial: 30
Per turn:+2
Small portrait gwendolyn fe06.png
Gwendolyn
Knight Is gba fireaffin.png
Initial: 20
Per turn:+2
Small portrait ogier fe06.png
Ogier
Mercenary Is gba windaffin.png
Initial: 1
Per turn:+2

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[[]] [[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:+
File:Small portrait bath fe06.png
Bath
Knight Is gba iceaffin.png
Initial: 20
Per turn:+2
File:Small portrait astore fe06.png
Astore
Thief Is gba darkaffin.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

Bors, Iron Knight
Short: Worked to rebuild Ostia.

Long: Bors returned to Ostia to help rebuild his ravaged home. His kind-hearted nature allowed him to reunite the people once again and bring harmony and prosperity back to Ostia.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Ah, you've made it. This is a training session, but a battle all the same. Don't expect me to go easy on you!
— As the boss of the Tutorial.
Ready? Charge! Triangle Attack!!
— As the lead in a Triangle Attack.
Causing a rebellion after Lord Hector's death?! That is inexcusable!
— Against Debias.
I do. And I see you took over Ostia in my absence...
— Against Legance.
I will fight honorably as a knight of Ostia!
— In the final chapter.

Death quotes

I'm sorry... Lady Lilina...
— Bors
Well... You win. Nicely done.
— As the boss of the Tutorial.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Bors is currently featured on three cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

One of the below cards' quotes and another card's epithet are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Bors
TCGCipher B05-013HN.png Wall of Ostia, Bors
Elibe

Male

Lance

Armor
"I'm a knight. Count my staunch loyalty as that of Lilina's."
Attack: 50 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 3
Class: General Tier: Advanced Class Change Cost: 2
Impregnable Wall: [Trigger] [Flip one bond card] When another ally is attacked while this unit is in the Front Line, you may pay the cost, and if you do: This unit becomes the target of the attack instead of that ally.
Armor Expertise: [Always] If this unit is attacked by a non-Tome unit, this unit gains +20 attack.
Card #B05-013HN • Artist: Nekohayashi
TCGCipher B05-014N.png Ironclad Heavy Knight, Bors
Elibe

Male

Lance

Armor
"リリーナ様にかわり、必ずやロイ様をお守りいたしましょう!"
Attack: 30 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Knight Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Armor Expertise: [Always] If this unit is attacked by a non-Tome unit, this unit gains +20 attack.
Is TCGCipher Defend.png Defense Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your defending unit gains +20 attack.
Card #B05-014N, B05-014ST • Artist: Nekohayashi
TCGCipher B16-006HN.png 剛堅な「盾」を目指して, Bors
Elibe

Male

Lance

Armor
"Ready? Charge! Triangle Attack!!"
Attack: 50 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 3
Class: General Tier: Advanced Class Change Cost: 2
Armored Lance Triangle Attack: [Always] If you have allied "Bath" and "Gwendolyn", this unit gains +30 attack.
Amber-Armored Command: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Flip two bond cards] Choose 1 "Bath" or "Gwendolyn" from your Retreat Area, and deploy it.
Armor Expertise: [Always] If this unit is being attacked by a non-Tome, this unit gains +20 attack.
Card #B16-006HN • Artist: Homakura
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Bors .

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

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

Bors

See the Japanese name.

Gallery

style="border: 1px solid #b0b0b0; width: 50%; background: #232855; Template:Round" align="center" | Small portrait bors fe06.png Sprite Gallery
Portrait bors fe06.png Knight General
Bs fe06 bors knight lance.png
Lance
Bs fe06 bors general lance.png
Lance
Bs fe06 bors general axe.png
Axe

References

  1. "Bors: Ah, no, it's nothing. Why don't we talk a little, though? You're not hurt? Your armor's not too heavy?
    Gwendolyn: No, I'm fine. Thanks for the concern.
    Bors: Are you taking care of your lance and helmet?
    Gwendolyn: Yes, of course.
    Bors: Are you eating properly? Do you have any worries that you want to talk about?
    " — Bors and Gwendolyn's B support, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
  2. "Bors: ...Milady, Lord Roy has not changed as much as you think.
    Lilina: Really?
    Bors: He has certainly matured, but his nature is still the same. Lord Roy is still the same person you know him to be within.
    Lilina: Yes, you're right... Thank you for lending me your ear, Bors.
    Bors: Of course, milady.
    " — Bors and Lilina's B support, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
  3. "Astore: ...... ...Why? Why are you...defending a useless wretch like me...?
    Bors: Because you are a knight of Ostia.
    Astore: ...A knight? Who...? Me?
    Bors: You may not have been knighted... But you put your life on the line for Lord Hector. That is more than enough to make you a knight. At least, I think so.
    " — Bors and Astore's A support, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
  4. "Bath: Well, it's not as if I was just sitting around in Ostia, either. I trained at the arena, preparing for battle.
    Bors: ...I remember that arena. I have to say, though... I don't really approve of that. A knight, fighting for money? It's almost a contradiction...
    " — Bors and Bath's C support, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
  5. "Bath: Bors, I always wanted to ask you...
    Bors: Ask me what?
    Bath: Why did you become a knight?
    Bors: Because I want to protect the ones I love.
    " — Bors and Bath's A support, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
  6. "Bors: ...Then become a lance sharper than any other. And I shall be your impervious shield.
    Bath: A lance and shield...
    " — Bors and Bath's A support, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
  7. "Bors: Ogier, you must always fight for a cause. You must never fight simply for the sake of fighting." — Bors and Ogier's B support, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
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Playable characters AlenAstolfoBartheBartreBorsCathCeciliaChadClarineDayanDieckDorothyDouglasEchidnaElenElffinFaeFirGarretGeeseGonzalezGwendolynHughIgreneJunoKarelKleinLanceLarumLilinaLotLughMarcusMerlinusMeladyNiimeNoahOgierPercevalRaighRoyRutgerSaulShannaSinSophiaSueTheaTrecWardWoltYoderZelotZeiss
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Chapters Tutorial • 1: Breath of Destiny • 2: Princess of Bern • 3: Latecomer's Sorrow • 4: Crumbling League • 5: Fire Emblem • 6: Ensnared • 7: The Ostian Revolt • 8: Reunion • 8x: The Blazing Blade • 9: The Misty Isles • 10A: Western Resistance • 11A: The Hero of the West • 10B: Amidst a Struggle • 11B: Flight Toward Freedom • 12: The True Enemy • 12x: The Thunder Axe • 13: Rescue Mission • 14: Arcadia • 14x: The Infernal Truth • 15: The Dragon Child • 16: Storming the Capital • 16x: The Glorious Ascension • 17A: Ocean's Parting • 18A: The Frozen River • 19A: Bitter Cold • 20A: Ilia's Salvation • 20Ax: The Freezing Lance • 17B: The Bishop's Teachings • 18B: The Laws of Sacae • 19B: Battle in Bulgar • 20B: The Silver Wolf • 20Bx: The Bow of Swift Wind • 21: The Binding Blade • 21x: The Elder Revelation • 22: Unattained Dream • 23: The Ghosts of Bern • 24: Legends and LiesF: Beyond Darkness
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Locations ElibeBern (Dragon TempleShrine of Seals) • Etruria (Aquleia) • IliaLycia (AraphenLausOstiaPheraeThria) • Missur (ArcadiaNabata) • Sacae (BulgarTaras) • Western Isles
Groups, objects and concepts Disturbance of BernEnding WinterFire EmblemGenerals of EtruriaThe ScouringWar Dragons
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