—Astram to Marth, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Astram is a playable character in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, and their remakes. He is a mercenary of Archanea and the lover of Midia. He was forced to join the Dolunian forces under his ruler's orders. However, Midia managed to convince him to join the Archanean League, on Marth's side.
On Hardin's ascension, Astram was promoted and rewarded with the sword Mercurius, one of the Three Regalia of Archanea. Despite Hardin's fall to madness, Astram continued to serve him, on the basis of serving Princess Nyna and Archanea. He somehow resented Jeorge after he betrays Archanea, but Jeorge can convince him to abandon Archanea. Astram complies, but swore to make Jeorge pay if he turns out to be lying, though it turns out that he was telling the truth.
Personality
Astram is fiercely loyal to Archanea. He is quick to threaten characters he suspects for treason, and often without provocation. If the player iniates a conversation between him and Marth when he joins in Shadow Dragon, Astram says "heads will roll" if Marth ever planned to use or betray Nyna.
In Game
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Recruitment
| Name | Class | Chapter | Affiliation | Recruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astram | Hero | 13 | Archanea | Enemy, talk with Midia |
Base Stats
| Starting Class | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hero | |||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Wlv | Mov |
| 1 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 7 |
| Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||||
| Sword | Silver Sword Wyrmslayer | ||||||||
Growth Rates
| HP | Str | Skl | Spd | Lck | Wlv | Def | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 50% | 40% | 20% | 50% | 40% | 10% | 0% |
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Recruitment
- Book 1
| Name | Class | Chapter | Affiliation | Recruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astram | Hero | 11 | Archanea | Enemy, talk with Midia |
- Book 2
| Name | Class | Chapter | Affiliation | Recruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astram | Hero | 16 | Archanea | Enemy, talk with Jeorge |
Base Stats
Growth Rates
| HP | Str | Skl | Spd | Lck | Wlv | Def | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 50% | 40% | 20% | 50% | 40% | 10% | 3% |
Overview
Astram is best used temporarily, there are many other Heroes who overshadow him, but he can still be of use thanks to his relatively high bases for his join time. He won't perform well late-game but if the player makes careful use of him, Astram can be a valuable asset.
Support bonus
| Character | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Midia | 10% |
| Character | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Midia | 10% |
- Supports give a bonus to Hit, Critical and Avoid
- Characters must be within a three tile radius to receive support bonuses
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Recruitment
| Name | Class | Chapter | Affiliation | Recruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astram | Hero | 13 | Archanea | Enemy, talk with Midia |
Base Stats
| Starting Class | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hero | |||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov |
| 1 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 8 |
| Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||||
| Axe - D Sword - B |  Silver Sword Wyrmslayer | ||||||||
Growth Rates (default)
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 50% | 0% | 40% | 20% | 50% | 10% | 0% |
Reclassing Options
Support Bonus
- Supports
| Character | Initial points | Total points for | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | B | A | ||
| Midia | 5 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Boah | 0 | 5 | 11 | 35 |
- Supported by
| Character | Initial points | Total points for | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | B | A | ||
| Midia | 5 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Boah | 0 | 5 | 10 | 35 |
- To increase support levels, characters must participate in chapters together
- One support point is gained for each chapter they both participate in
- Support levels that require 35 chapters cannot be reached normally
- Characters must be within a three tile radius of each other to receive support bonuses
Bonuses per level:
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Recruitment
| Name | Class | Chapter | Affiliation | Recruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astram | Hero | 16 | Archanea | Enemy, talk with Jeorge |
Base Stats
| Starting Class | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero | |||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov |
| 5 | 34 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 8 |
| Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||||
 Sword - A Axe - D |  Mercurius | ||||||||
Growth Rates (default)
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 60% | 0% | 50% | 40% | 60% | 25% | 0% |
Reclassing Options
Default Classes
Alternate Classes
Note: Only accessible after beating the game on Hard mode or above
Support Conversations
| Number | Importance | Name | Chapters Needed | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | * | Astram and The Avatar 1 | 2 | - |
| 245 | * | Astram and The Avatar 2 | 4 | - |
| 246 | * | Astram and The Avatar 3 | 6 | Skill Bond |
| 313 | * | Astram and Midia 1 | 1 | - |
| 314 | * | Astram and Midia 2 | 2 | - |
| 315 | * | Astram and Midia 3 | 3 | Defense Bond |
| 322 | * | Astram and Jeorge 1 | 2 | - |
| 323 | * | Astram and Jeorge 2 | 4 | - |
| 324 | * | Astram and Jeorge 3 | 6 | Strength Bond |
- To obtain the conversations, characters must participate in chapters together
- The requirements for unlocking support conversations are separate from the support bonus system
Support Bonus
- Supports
| Character | Conversations | Total points for | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | B | A | ||
| Jeorge | 1, 2, 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Midia | 1, 2, 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
- Supported by
| Character | Conversations | Total points for | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | B | A | ||
| The Avatar | 1, 2, 3 | 3 | 6 | - |
| Jeorge | 1, 2, 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Midia | 1, 2, 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
- To increase support levels, characters must participate in chapters together
- One support point is gained for each chapter they both participate in
- A hyphen (-) indicates the support level cannot be reached
- Characters must be within a three tile radius of each other to receive support bonuses
Bonuses per level:
Quotes
Death quotes
—Astram's death quote, Mystery of the Emblem (Book 1)
—Astram's death quote, Mystery of the Emblem (Book 2)
—Astram's death quote, Shadow Dragon
As an enemy
—Astram's battle quote, Mystery of the Emblem (Book 1)
—Astram's battle quote, Mystery of the Emblem (Book 2)
Recruitment conversations
Mystery of the Emblem, Book 1
- Recruit with Midia in Chapter 11
Midia: Astram! Why are you here...?
Astram: Midia? Is that you, Midia? Are you alright? It’s great... to see you again.
Midia: Ah... Astram. You didn’t know. The Altean army has already liberated Pales. We hostages were all freed, and now we’re fighting together with Altea. So you don’t need to help the enemy anymore.
Astram: Really? That’s great. In that case, I want to try my hand at challenging Dolhr once again.
Midia: Mmm, from now on we’ll be together. I’ll definitely not leave your side again.
Mystery of the Emblem, Book 2
- Recruit with Jeorge in Chapter 16
Jeorge: Astram, how are you doing?
Astram: So it’s the traitor, Jeorge. What do you want with me?
Jeorge: Wait, Astram. General Eibel has already fallen. You won’t be able to win even if you continue fighting.
Astram: You want me to surrender...? Never! Even if I am the last one standing. I am a warrior of Archanea to the end!!
Jeorge: Why are you... Who are you fighting for? Are you fighting for Emperor Hardin?
Astram: No! It’s not because of that man, but because of Nyna... And for Archanea!!
Jeorge: But, did Nyna tell you to fight here? Do you really think that Nyna would hope for this kind of battle?
Astram: Well... I hadn’t seen Nyna for a while. I was told that she fell ill, and that I couldn’t see her.
But... Since Hardin is Emperor of Archanea, I have no choice. If I don’t follow his orders I will become a traitor, and I will be betraying Nyna.
Jeorge: Astram, Nyna already entrusted the Emblem to Prince Marth. Do you understand... the meaning of her actions?
Astram: Wh-what!! When did this happen, Jeorge? Nyna requested Prince Marth for help?
Jeorge: I believe that is the only explanation. Astram, if you want to find out the truth then come with us...
If you die here, what will Midia do? You must live on, for her. You must live on, so you can confirm with your eyes what is happening.
Astram: Hmm... I guess I have no choice. But, Jeorge. If this war is as Hardin said, and was caused by Prince Marth’s ambitions. I will never forgive you! Remember that!!
Event Recap (Shadow Dragon)
The Wooden Cavalry
- Recruit with Midia in Chapter 13
Midia: Hello, my lover.
Astram: Midia...? Midia, my sweet! Can it really be you? I feared you were dead.
Midia: Oh, Astram! How could you not have heard? Archanea is free! The Altean army came, and liberated the palace along with all the hostages within! Now we fight as one. Come with us, Astram! You needn't dance to Dolhr's fiddle any longer.
Astram: I've a mind to break their fiddle, for all the evils they have wrought..
Midia: Now you can. We can take them together.
Astram: That we can. ...Midia. I am sorry I left you alone. I will not make that mistake again.
Midia: No, you certainly won't. Now that I have you back...you'll find me exceedingly reluctant to let you go.
Astram: Ooh... Yes, I can see that! Just take care you don't crush me instead of Dolhr!
Heads Will Roll
- Talk with Marth in Chapter 13
Astram: You are Prince Marth?
Marth: Correct, Sir Astram.
Astram: ...Forgive my lack of courtesy, but you and I need to be clear on a certain point.
Marth: Oh?
Astram: While I have decided to lend you my sword, my allegiance lies with Princess Nyna- not you, my lord. I will follow your orders, but should I learn you have been false to her, or that you are manipulating her... Heads will roll.
Marth: Well, Sir Astram...in the interest of keeping my head atop my shoulders, let me suggest this: Fight with me. Watch me, and then judge for yourself whether I am worthy of your skill, and of your help.
Astram: ...... Hmm, very well. Your orders, then, Lord Marth.
Beneath Archanea's Banner
- Talk with Boah
Astram: Bishop Boah.
Boah: Ah, Astram. Welcome back. I must say I am relieved. Where would Archanea's army be without its finest knight?
Astram: Nonsense... I am but one arrow in the quiver. Princess Nyna is the bow. So long as we have her to lead us, Archanea's light shall never fade.
Boah: Well spoken, child. But let us be honest: that light has not shone as bright since our defeat at the hands of Dolhr. It will take a miracle to restore Archanea 's prestige after this... Or, perhaps, some clever thinking.
If our next king were to be foreign...
Astram: What? A king who's not Archanean?
Boah: Well, of course, the princess would need to approve of him. How do you feel about it, Astram?
Astram: I don't. I am a knight. I will leave the feeling to those whose job it is to feel and content myself with serving my kingdom...no matter how the kingdom might change.
Boah: Then you are a loyal knight indeed. Well...the future can wait a tad longer. We have a war to fight first...and win. Archanea's tomorrow depends on it.
Astram: That it does, Bishop.
Epilogue
Mystery of the Emblem
Book 1
Archanea mercenary
As the captain of the Archanea mercenaries he worked tirelessly to restore his homeland. Recently there have been rumours of his upcoming wedding...
Book 2
Archanea mercenary
He joined the Archanea free knights to serve his people. Recently he finally married his loved one...
Shadow Dragon
Midia's Hero:
Astram was made captain of Archanea's free company. He was given the sword Mercurius, and with it carved quite a name for himself.
New Mystery of the Emblem
Midia's Pride
"Astram joined the Archanean Rangers and worked for his people. He finally tied the knot in his spare time."
Other Appearances
Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)
Astram is illustrated in the trading card game Fire Emblem Cipher with the following card:
Etymology
Astram is the accusative form of the Latin word astra, which means star.
Trivia
- The character Harken from Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade is very likely based on Astram, not only sharing the same class but even resembling him to a great extent. Harken's fiancée is Isadora who has striking similarities with Midia as well.
- Despite being recruited by and in love with Midia, in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon Astram will attack her if she is within his range.
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