Maclir (マクリル, Makurilu) is a background character in Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem. He is the grandfather of the Avatar that is first mentioned in the beginning of the game. His name is mentioned in the base conversation in Prologue VI with Jagen. He is a former Altean Knight who withdrew from the frontlines due to his injury, but his loyalty to Altea was unmatched. He is an old friend of Jagen. Maclir was the one taught the Avatar how to fight before the events of New Mystery of the Emblem. The Avatar was able to join the Altean Knights due to their grandfather.