Astrid
Astrid is a character in Phantom Hourglass.[2]
Biography
Astrid is a Fortune Teller and the single living resident on the Isle of Ember. When Link first meets her, she is trapped in a room in the basement of her own home,[3] having hidden herself from the Ghost Ship that arrived at the island a few days prior.[4] After defeating the Octoroks crawling the basement and speaking with Astrid through the door, she asks Link to find her missing assistant Kayo, as only he knows how to open the chamber in which Astrid is trapped.[5] Once he is found, however, all that remains of him is a ghost floating above his skeletal remains. Although Ciela initially targets him as a monster,[6] Kayo quickly declares he means no harm and tells Link what he must do to free Astrid.[7][8] After freeing Astrid, she tells Link's and Linebeck's fortunes.[9][1] Through her reading, Link learns he must journey into the Temple of Fire to "defeat the power of darkness" and break the seal imprisoning the Spirit of Power,[10] if he truly wishes to save Tetra from the Ghost Ship.
When Link returns to the Fortune Teller's residence after completing the temple, Astrid informs him that in order to reach the Ghost Ship, he needs three spirits: Power, Wisdom and Courage.[11] Though she is unable to see the remaining spirits' locations, she guides Link to return to the Temple of the Ocean King for his next clue,[12] and gives him a Power Gem for support.[13]
If Link returns to speak to Astrid throughout the game, she will give him vague hints or clues describing what he must do next in his quest.[14] After completing the Temple of Wind, she gives him a Wisdom Gem. On a visit directly after obtaining the Regal Necklace from the Isle of Ruins, it is revealed that Kayo and herself are descendants of the Cobble tribe,[15] saying Link was destined to walk on the Isle of Ruins.[16]
Other Appearances
Phantom Hourglass Manga
In the Phantom Hourglass manga by Akira Himekawa, as soon as they reach the Isle of Ember, Link and Linebeck decide to stop at Astrid's house.[17] Astrid introduces herself, stating that they are lost and that she can direct their way.[18] Gazing into a crystal ball, she informs Linebeck that he should get a wife if he does not wish to perish under a pile of dirty underpants.[19] Linebeck then responds that he does not need romantic advice.[20] Astrid tells Link that his help is needed, informing the hero about a monster lurking inside a temple under the island's volcano.[21] Once Link returns from the temple, she congratulates him.[22] Astrid mentions that the power of the spirit he freed will help him find the Ghost Ship and Link is baffled at how she knew about the Ship when he never mentioned it before.[23][24] Astrid explains that as a fortune teller, she sees all.[25] Astrid then reveals that the spirits of power, wisdom and courage are needed to find the Ghost Ship, but must be obtained soon because the spirits are growing weaker.[26] Link and Linebeck depart and follow her advice, soon freeing Leaf, Neri and Ciela's memories.
Nomenclature
Astrid is a modern form of the Scandinavian name Ástríðr.[27]
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | フォーチュン (Fōchun)[29] | Fortune |
 FrenchCA | Astrid | |
 FrenchEU | Astrid[31] | |
 German | Astrid[30] | |
 Italian | Astrid[28] | |
 SpanishLA | Astrid[32] | |
 SpanishEU | Astrid | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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Link battling the Octoroks in Astrid's basement
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Astrid trapped
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Astrid freed
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Astrid thanking Link
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Ciela revealing Kayo's death
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Astrid preparing to read Link's fortune
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Astrid reading Link's fortune
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Link's fortune revealed
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Astrid's house
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The inside of Astrid's house
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Concept Artwork of Astrid
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Astrid is waiting for us! Hurry up! She's going to tell our fortunes!" — Ciela (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 282 (PH)
- ↑ "I was sealed in here to hide from the monsters... I didn't foresee one thing... I can't open the door from the inside!!" — Astrid (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Is that so... The Ghost Ship came to our island a few days ago. That's why I was hidden away, to escape its ruinous reach." — Astrid (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "That map is somehow the key to opening the door... Unfortunately, only my assistant, Kayo, knows the secret of it..." — Astrid (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Aaah! It's a ghost! Get him, Link!" — Ciela (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "I must look really bad! But, I swear! I'm not a bad ghost..." — Kayo (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "The three torches on this island are the key to understanding..." — Kayo (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "If any others are with you, please bring them along with you to my chambers." — Astrid (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Now make haste to the Temple of Fire on the summit of this island. There you must defeat the power of darkness that haunts that place. You will then find what you need to open the path that lies ahead of you..." — Astrid (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Ultimately, you will need three spirits: Power, Wisdom, and Courage." — Astrid (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Now two spirits remain... but their locations are veiled to me at present! I see...another clue for you to find in the Temple of the Ocean King on Mercay." — Astrid (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "And to further your efforts, I give you this. May it help you in battle." — Astrid (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Good tidings to you, Link. Thank you for your recent help. Try as I might to express my gratitude in words, I cannot do it justice. If there is anything that I can do in return, please stop by the Isle of Ember. I know that someone of my modest means might have little to offer. But I believe that I can at least show you the way should you become lost. Sincerely, Astrid" — Astrid (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "You know, Kayo and I hail from the Cobble Kingdom..." — Astrid (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "I know that you are destined to walk the Isle of Ruins." — Astrid (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "A fortune-teller's house? Let's ask here." (Phantom Hourglass manga, VIZ Media, pg. 51)
- ↑ "Welcome to Madame Astrid's house... you are lost... I will show you the way." (Phantom Hourglass manga, VIZ Media, pg. 52)
- ↑ "I can see... your future! Heed my words! If you don't wish to die buried under... a pile of dirty underwear, you should get a wife." (Phantom Hourglass manga, VIZ Media, pg. 52)
- ↑ "I'm not here for romantic advice!" (Phantom Hourglass manga, VIZ Media, pg. 52)
- ↑ "Little Hero. There are those who seek your help. The power of darkness has locked them away... and their lights grow weak... but they yet have the strength needed to open the path you seek... to the Temple of Fire under the angry volcano." (Phantom Hourglass manga, VIZ Media, pg. 52, 53)
- ↑ "Splendid! You defeated the power of darkness, Link." (Phantom Hourglass manga, VIZ Media, pg. 59)
- ↑ "...The spirit you freed bears part of the power you need to find the Ghost Ship." (Phantom Hourglass manga, VIZ Media, pg. 59)
- ↑ "I didn't tell you about the Ghost Ship! How did you know?" (Phantom Hourglass manga, VIZ Media, pg. 59)
- ↑ "A fortune-teller sees all." (Phantom Hourglass manga, VIZ Media, pg. 59)
- ↑ "Power, wisdom, courage... when you have all three spirits... you will know where to find the Ghost Ship. The remaining two grow weaker. You must hurry." (Phantom Hourglass manga, VIZ Media, pg. 60)
- ↑ Meaning, origin and history of the name Astrid (web archive), Behind the Name, published April 5, 2022, retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Lì vive un'indovina di nome Astrid, in grado di predire molte cose." — Oshus (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Linkよ！ この火の島には 未来を見通す力を持つ フォーチュンという予言師が 住んでると聞く" — Oshus (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Eine Wahrsagerin namens Astrid lebt dort und sie kann in die Zukunft sehen, Link." — Oshus (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Une voyante appelée Astrid y habite, Link." — Oshus (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Allí vive Astrid, la vidente." — Oshus (Phantom Hourglass)