Asgore

Asgore Dreemurr is a fictional character in the video game Undertale, created by Toby Fox. He serves as the king of the monsters who live in the Underground, a realm sealed beneath the surface after a long war with humanity.

Asgore is married to Queen Toriel and is the father of Asriel Dreemurr. He is portrayed as solemn and compassionate while bearing the heavy burdens of leadership and the memories of the conflict that led to monsters being separated from the surface. His rule centers on protecting his people and seeking a way to live in peace with humans.

In the game's narrative, Asgore’s most prominent appearances occur as a boss character, particularly in routes where conflict escalates. In the genocide route, he confronts the player with a large trident and powerful magic as he attempts to retrieve human souls in order to break the barrier that confines monsters underground. In pacifist and neutral routes, he is encountered in dialogue and can be spared, with his actions framed as a tragic effort to end the war without further bloodshed.

Design and reception: Asgore is depicted as a tall, goat-like humanoid king wearing regal robes and a golden crown. His theme music, titled “Asgore,” is one of Undertale’s best-known tracks. The character is discussed for his portrayal of duty, grief, and the moral complexity of mercy, revenge, and reconciliation within the game’s storytelling. Asgore remains a central figure in discussions of Undertale’s lore and themes.