Mark is portrayed as a mysterious traveler who is found unconscious on the plains byLynat the beginning ofFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. They are the first custom character to appear in the Fire Emblem series. Mark was introduced to give the player an actual role in the game and help introduce players toFire Emblemgameplay. This is particularly notable given that The Blazing Blade was the first Fire Emblem to be released internationally. Their gender is officially unknown, use themaleorfemaletag if their appearance shows traits from either gender.