The default name of the protagonist in Fire Emblem Engage is Alear.
Alear is the Divine Dragon at the center of the story, awakening after a thousand-year slumber with limited memories of the ancient conflict against the Fell Dragon Sombron. The protagonist travels across Elyos, gathers allies, and seeks the Emblem Rings needed to oppose Sombron’s forces.
Players can choose Alear’s gender, but the default character name remains Alear. The character’s dragon heritage is central to the plot and to the game’s mythology: Alear is connected to Lumera, the Divine Dragon monarch, and becomes responsible for protecting Elyos after the crisis begins. Alear also serves as the player’s primary battlefield unit and story viewpoint.
The other options belong to different Fire Emblem protagonists. Robin is the customizable tactician in Awakening, Byleth is the professor protagonist of Three Houses, and Shez is the lead character in Three Hopes. “Alear” is therefore not just a nickname or title; it is Engage’s default name for its central playable hero.