“I don't care who they are. The more kick they have in them, the more fun for us, don't you think, sir?”
—Alder talking about the Dawn Brigade with Jarod
—Alder talking about the Dawn Brigade with Jarod
Alder is a minor antagonist in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
Profile
Alder is General Jarod's main subordinate in the Begnion Occupational Army. Over the course of Part 1 of Radiant Dawn, he regularly speaks with Jarod in scenes before and after battles. He holds Jarod in high regard, and when the Black Knight attacks the general, Alder leaps in and takes the fatal blow in his place.
Choose Your Legends Placement History
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
|---|
| CYL1 | Ineligible | ||||
| CYL2 | Ineligible | ||||
| CYL3 | Ineligible | ||||
| CYL4 | Ineligible | ||||
| CYL5 | 500 |  Radiant Dawn |
2 | ||
| CYL6 | 500 | Radiant Dawn |
13 ↑9 | ||
| CYL7 | 429 ↑71 |
Radiant Dawn |
1 ↓12 | ||
| CYL8 | 403 ↑26 |
Radiant Dawn |
39 ↑38 | ||
| CYL9 | 389 ↑14 |
Radiant Dawn |
10 ↓29 |
Trivia
- Alder is the only antagonist in Radiant Dawn never fought in battle by the player.
- Alder's data in the game's code indicates that his class is Armor Sword.
- In the Choose Your Legends Round 5 event, Alder, alongside Dolth from Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, placed in 500th place, making them the two least voted for characters in the event.
- In the Choose Your Legends Round 7 event, Alder placed last with only 1 vote, making him the first character to end up in last place twice and also the first character to receive only one vote.