Plot
In Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, the player is given a direct character role in the story, as a tactician who guides the armies of Lyn and later Eliwood and Hector to victory in battle. At the start of the game, the tactician's name, month of birth, gender and (only in the Japanese version) blood type are decided by the player. For this plot synopsis, the tactician's default name, Mark, will be used.