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	*Out of all known Assassin Mentors, Altaïr held the position the longest, from 1191 to 1228, and then again from 1247 to 1257. He is also the only Mentor known to have taken up the role more than once.		*Out of all known Assassin Mentors, Altaïr held the position the longest, from 1191 to 1228, and then again from 1247 to 1257. He is also the only Mentor known to have taken up the role more than once.
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	*Altaïr is named after the brightest {{Wiki\|Altair\|star}} in the constellation [[Aquila (constellation)\|Aquila]], known as "The Eagle." The star was originally named from the phrase النسر الطائر (''al nesr '''al taïr'''''), or 'the flying eagle'. The name means 'the flyer' or 'the flying'. According to Arabic naming customs ''Alṭāïr'' is an ''{{~~wiki~~\|Arabic name#Ism\|ism}}'' (اسم), a personal name.		*Altaïr is named after the brightest {{Wiki\|Altair\|star}} in the constellation [[Aquila (constellation)\|Aquila]], known as "The Eagle." The star was originally named from the phrase النسر الطائر (''al nesr '''al taïr'''''), or 'the flying eagle'. The name means 'the flyer' or 'the flying'. According to Arabic naming customs ''Alṭāïr'' is an ''{{Wiki\|Arabic name#Ism\|ism}}'' (اسم), a personal name.
	*''Ibn La'Ahad'' (إبن لا أحد) means "Son of No One" in Arabic. Normally, ''Ibn La'Ahad'' would be a ''{{~~wiki~~\|Arabic name#Nasab\|nasab}}'' (نسب), or patronymic. However, Altaïr inherits the name from his father and in turn passes it on to his son Darim Ibn-La'Ahad in such a way that it functions not as a true patronymic, but as a ''{{~~wiki~~\|Arabic name#Laqab\|laqab}}'' (لقب), a surname. In the memory "The Mentor's Keeper" from ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'', he notably introduces himself to an Assassin as "Altaïr, son of Umar" which although sounds descriptive in English would translate into Arabic as "Altaïr Ibn Umar" in the form of a typical Arabic name.		*''Ibn La'Ahad'' (إبن لا أحد) means "Son of No One" in Arabic. Normally, ''Ibn La'Ahad'' would be a ''{{Wiki\|Arabic name#Nasab\|nasab}}'' (نسب), or patronymic. However, Altaïr inherits the name from his father and in turn passes it on to his son Darim Ibn-La'Ahad in such a way that it functions not as a true patronymic, but as a ''{{Wiki\|Arabic name#Laqab\|laqab}}'' (لقب), a surname. In the memory "The Mentor's Keeper" from ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'', he notably introduces himself to an Assassin as "Altaïr, son of Umar" which although sounds descriptive in English would translate into Arabic as "Altaïr Ibn Umar" in the form of a typical Arabic name.
	*There are different pronunciations of the name "Altaïr." In Arabic, it is pronounced "Al-ta-yer" or "Al-ta-'ir," with a subtle pronunciation of the "r". Inversely, Desmond pronounced the Assassin's name as "Al-ta-ear", with a clearer "r" at the end and a harder "t".		*There are different pronunciations of the name "Altaïr." In Arabic, it is pronounced "Al-ta-yer" or "Al-ta-'ir," with a subtle pronunciation of the "r". Inversely, Desmond pronounced the Assassin's name as "Al-ta-ear", with a clearer "r" at the end and a harder "t".
	**In ''Assassin's Creed II'' Desmond pronounced it as "Al-tai-air."		**In ''Assassin's Creed II'' Desmond pronounced it as "Al-tai-air."

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	Upon arriving in Masyaf, Altaïr was kindly greeted by [[Rauf]], who told him that Al Mualim was waiting to hear a report on the mission. At the fortress gates, Abbas and Altaïr exchanged insults before Altaïr proceeded to Al Mualim's study, informing the Mentor of his failure to acquire the Templar treasure. Soon after, Malik returned with the artifact, alive but alone, and with a heavily injured left arm. He shouted at Altaïr, blaming him for Kadar's death, but before further action could be taken they were informed that Masyaf was [[Defense of Masyaf\|under siege]].<ref name="Failure">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Failure]]</ref>		Upon arriving in Masyaf, Altaïr was kindly greeted by [[Rauf]], who told him that Al Mualim was waiting to hear a report on the mission. At the fortress gates, Abbas and Altaïr exchanged insults before Altaïr proceeded to Al Mualim's study, informing the Mentor of his failure to acquire the Templar treasure. Soon after, Malik returned with the artifact, alive but alone, and with a heavily injured left arm. He shouted at Altaïr, blaming him for Kadar's death, but before further action could be taken they were informed that Masyaf was [[Defense of Masyaf\|under siege]].<ref name="Failure">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Failure]]</ref>

	Altaïr and several other Assassins went to the defense of the village, engaging attacking Templars. Although initially successful, buying the villagers time to flee to the fortress, they were quickly overpowered; Altaïr thought of staying and fighting until he was defeated, thereby redeeming his actions at Solomon's Temple. However, he decided it would be a waste of his abilities and retreated to the fortress along with the other Assassins.<ref name="Guardian">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Guardian]]</ref> While Al Mualim distracted de Sablé, Altaïr, Rauf and another Assassin each performed a [[Leap of Faith]] off the citadel tower and sneaked behind the Templar army. Altaïr dropped a supply of felled logs on the soldiers, crushing many and driving them away from Masyaf.<ref name="Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Glory]]</ref>		Altaïr and several other Assassins went to the defense of the village, engaging attacking Templars. Although initially successful, buying the villagers time to flee to the fortress, they were quickly overpowered; Altaïr thought of staying and fighting until he was defeated, thereby redeeming his actions at Solomon's Temple. However, he decided it would be a waste of his abilities and retreated to the fortress along with the other Assassins.<ref name="Guardian">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Guardian (memory)]]</ref> While Al Mualim distracted de Sablé, Altaïr, Rauf and another Assassin each performed a [[Leap of Faith]] off the citadel tower and sneaked behind the Templar army. Altaïr dropped a supply of felled logs on the soldiers, crushing many and driving them away from Masyaf.<ref name="Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Glory]]</ref>

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	Al Mualim also revealed how the Piece of Eden was able to perform all the miracles in the stories, myths and legends: they were all illusions. When Altaïr said that his plan to create a New World Order was another illusion as well, Al Mualim countered by saying it's no less an illusion than how the world is now: a world where people slaughter each other in the name of "[[Isu\|craven gods]]" who abandoned the world eons ago and that he's simply giving the people a better illusion with no bloodshed. Altaïr said that at least the people choose to believe in these gods, but Al Mualim countered that the occasional convert or heretic ~~would not agree~~.<ref name="AC" />		Al Mualim also revealed how the Piece of Eden was able to perform all the miracles in the stories, myths and legends: they were all illusions. When Altaïr said that his plan to create a New World Order was another illusion as well, Al Mualim countered by saying it's no less an illusion than how the world is now: a world where people slaughter each other in the name of "[[Isu\|craven gods]]" who abandoned the world eons ago and that he's simply giving the people a better illusion with no bloodshed. Altaïr said that at least the people choose to believe in these gods, but Al Mualim countered that this was untrue apart from the occasional convert or heretic.<ref name="Al Mualim Assassination" />

	When Altaïr shouted that it was wrong, Al Mualim sighed in disappointment, seeing that he let emotion take over logic. Al Mualim finally remarked that they had come to an impasse; he would not yield in his plan, Altaïr would not join him willingly, and he could not compel the Assassin to follow him. Sighing that he would miss Altaïr, Al Mualim ended the Apple's hold on Altaïr, drew his sword, and he and Altaïr engaged in a final duel to the death.<ref name="Al Mualim Assassination" />		When Altaïr shouted that it was wrong, Al Mualim sighed in disappointment, seeing that he let emotion take over logic. Al Mualim finally remarked that they had come to an impasse; he would not yield in his plan, Altaïr would not join him willingly, and he could not compel the Assassin to follow him. Sighing that he would miss Altaïr, Al Mualim ended the Apple's hold on Altaïr, drew his sword, and he and Altaïr engaged in a final duel to the death.<ref name="Al Mualim Assassination" />
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	{{Dialogue2\|Malik\|I do not accept your apology.\|Altaïr\|I understand.\|No, you don't. I do not accept your apology, because you are not the same man who went with me into Solomon's Temple.\|Malik on Altaïr's change of character, 1191.\|Assassin's Creed\|Knowledge (Robert de Sablé)}}		{{Dialogue2\|Malik\|I do not accept your apology.\|Altaïr\|I understand.\|No, you don't. I do not accept your apology, because you are not the same man who went with me into Solomon's Temple.\|Malik on Altaïr's change of character, 1191.\|Assassin's Creed\|Knowledge (Robert de Sablé)}}
	Altaïr was raised at the Assassin fortress at Masyaf and quickly rose through the ranks of the Order to become one of the most respected and feared Assassins in the Brotherhood, second only to its leader, Al Mualim. A cold and objective man, Altaïr fully devoted himself to whatever course he chose to pursue. He had a proud nature, and was often impetuous, demanding, arrogant, and impatient. However, after his failure at Solomon's Temple and commencing on a [[Hunt for the Nine\|mission]] to redeem himself, Altaïr began pondering the motivations of his targets after listening to their final words.<ref name="AC"		Altaïr was raised at the Assassin fortress at Masyaf and quickly rose through the ranks of the Order to become one of the most respected and feared Assassins in the Brotherhood, second only to its leader, Al Mualim. A cold and objective man, Altaïr fully devoted himself to whatever course he chose to pursue. He had a proud nature, and was often impetuous, demanding, arrogant, and impatient.<ref name="Acquisition" /> However, after his failure at Solomon's Temple and commencing on a [[Hunt for the Nine\|mission]] to redeem himself, Altaïr began pondering the motivations of his targets after listening to their final words.<ref name="Garnier Assassination" />
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	As his mission progressed and he began to observe the connections between his victims, Altaïr's mindset gradually changed, and he started drawing more heavily on the teachings of the Order. By the time he confronted Al Mualim, he had become a calmer, wiser, and more focused man, although he still occasionally let anger get the best of him.<ref name="AC" />		As his mission progressed and he began to observe the connections between his victims, Altaïr's mindset gradually changed, and he started drawing more heavily on the teachings of the Order. By the time he confronted Al Mualim, he had become a calmer, wiser, and more focused man, although he still occasionally let anger get the best of him.<ref name="William Assassination" />

	Intelligent and dedicated, Altaïr was passionate about the pursuit of knowledge. He understood that future eras would have no place for the traditions of Masyaf and changed their practices accordingly. His wisdom and leadership would prove instrumental in ensuring the continuation of the Assassin Order.<ref name="AC2" />		Intelligent and dedicated, Altaïr was passionate about the pursuit of knowledge. He understood that future eras would have no place for the traditions of Masyaf and changed their practices accordingly. His wisdom and leadership would prove instrumental in ensuring the continuation of the Assassin Order.<ref name="AC2" />
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	Altaïr was a Master Assassin, capable of extraordinary acrobatic feats and versed in the application of deadly arts. Trained extensively, he was able to overcome any obstacle, human, or terrain, climb the tallest towers and [[Leap of Faith\|leap]] from the highest ledges without a hint of fear.<ref name="AC" /> Like other Assassins, he was also trained in stealth assassination techniques, hand-to-hand and weapons combat, and blade throwing.<ref name="AC" />		Altaïr was a Master Assassin, capable of extraordinary acrobatic feats and versed in the application of deadly arts. Trained extensively, he was able to overcome any obstacle, human, or terrain, climb the tallest towers and [[Leap of Faith\|leap]] from the highest ledges without a hint of fear.<ref name="Glory" /> Like other Assassins, he was also trained in stealth assassination techniques, hand-to-hand and weapons combat, and blade throwing.<ref name="AC" />

	His non-combat skills included climbing, urban acrobatics, eavesdropping, interrogation, and pickpocketing. ~~He also had extensive knowledge~~ of Holy Land politics and religion, ~~which helped~~ him better ~~understand~~ his ~~opponents~~.<ref name="AC" /> According to Niccolò Polo, at the age of 92, Altaïr retained the same strength, stamina, and skill he had in his youth, possibly due to renewed training when he reclaimed the title of Mentor.<ref name="TSC" />		His non-combat skills included climbing, urban acrobatics, eavesdropping, interrogation, and pickpocketing. Through his investigations, Altaïr acquired a functional understanding of Holy Land politics and religion, allowing him to better comprehend the motivations and movements of his targets.<ref name="William Knowledge" /> According to Niccolò Polo, at the age of 92, Altaïr retained the same strength, stamina, and skill he had in his youth, possibly due to renewed training when he reclaimed the title of Mentor.<ref name="TSC" />

	Altaïr also possessed [[Eagle Vision]], a "sixth sense" or intuition that allowed him to see a person's true intentions. Due to this gift, Altaïr had heightened intuitive abilities and senses, along with his sharpened fighting skills. Altaïr's skills made him one of the most deadly and adept Assassins in the Order's history, and they were legendary even after his death.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref>		Altaïr also possessed [[Eagle Vision]], a "sixth sense" or intuition that allowed him to see a person's true intentions. Due to this gift, Altaïr had heightened intuitive abilities and senses, along with his sharpened fighting skills. Altaïr's skills made him one of the most deadly and adept Assassins in the Order's history, and they were legendary even after his death.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref>
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	Altaïr first met Maria when she was serving as a decoy for Robert de Sablé at the funeral of Majd Addin in 1191.<ref name="AC" /> Initially fooled by her disguise, he quickly identified her as a woman by the sound of her voice and took an immediate interest in her.<ref name="TSC" /> Maria did not share his early feelings, attempting to kill him when they met again in Acre, and their relationship did not improve for some time.<ref name="ACBL" />		Altaïr first met Maria when she was serving as a decoy for Robert de Sablé at the funeral of Majd Addin in 1191.<ref name="Robert Assassination 1" /> Initially fooled by her disguise, he quickly identified her as a woman by the sound of her voice and took an immediate interest in her.<ref name="TSC" /> Maria did not share his early feelings, attempting to kill him when they met again in Acre, and their relationship did not improve for some time.<ref name="ACBL" />

	However, over the course of their journey together they fostered a mutual respect, particularly after Maria learned the truth of the Templar cause. While Altaïr was enraptured by Maria's skill and drive, she found his acceptance of her masculine qualities liberating. The pair were eventually married and had two sons, Darim and Sef Ibn-La'Ahad. They remained constant companions until Maria's death in 1228, after which Altaïr still looked to her memory for guidance.<ref name="TSC" /><ref name="AC2" />		However, over the course of their journey together they fostered a mutual respect, particularly after Maria learned the truth of the Templar cause. While Altaïr was enraptured by Maria's skill and drive, she found his acceptance of her masculine qualities liberating. The pair were eventually married and had two sons, Darim and Sef Ibn-La'Ahad. They remained constant companions until Maria's death in 1228, after which Altaïr still looked to her memory for guidance.<ref name="TSC" /><ref name="AC2" />
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	*Out of all known Assassin Mentors, Altaïr held the position the longest, from 1191 to 1228, and then again from 1247 to 1257. He is also the only Mentor known to have taken up the role more than once.		*Out of all known Assassin Mentors, Altaïr held the position the longest, from 1191 to 1228, and then again from 1247 to 1257. He is also the only Mentor known to have taken up the role more than once.
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	*Altaïr is named after the brightest {{Wiki\|Altair~~#Star~~\|star}} in the constellation [[Aquila (constellation)\|Aquila]], known as "The Eagle." The star was originally named from the phrase النسر الطائر (''al nesr '''al taïr'''''), or 'the flying eagle'. The name means 'the flyer' or 'the flying'. According to Arabic naming customs ''Alṭāïr'' is an ''{{wiki\|Arabic name#Ism\|ism}}'' (اسم), a personal name.		*Altaïr is named after the brightest {{Wiki\|Altair\|star}} in the constellation [[Aquila (constellation)\|Aquila]], known as "The Eagle." The star was originally named from the phrase النسر الطائر (''al nesr '''al taïr'''''), or 'the flying eagle'. The name means 'the flyer' or 'the flying'. According to Arabic naming customs ''Alṭāïr'' is an ''{{wiki\|Arabic name#Ism\|ism}}'' (اسم), a personal name.
	*''Ibn La'Ahad'' (إبن لا أحد) means "Son of No One" in Arabic. Normally, ''Ibn La'Ahad'' would be a ''{{wiki\|Arabic name#Nasab\|nasab}}'' (نسب), or patronymic. However, Altaïr inherits the name from his father and in turn passes it on to his son Darim Ibn-La'Ahad in such a way that it functions not as a true patronymic, but as a ''{{wiki\|Arabic name#Laqab\|laqab}}'' (لقب), a surname. In the memory "The Mentor's Keeper" from ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'', he notably introduces himself to an Assassin as "Altaïr, son of Umar" which although sounds descriptive in English would translate into Arabic as "Altaïr Ibn Umar" in the form of a typical Arabic name.		*''Ibn La'Ahad'' (إبن لا أحد) means "Son of No One" in Arabic. Normally, ''Ibn La'Ahad'' would be a ''{{wiki\|Arabic name#Nasab\|nasab}}'' (نسب), or patronymic. However, Altaïr inherits the name from his father and in turn passes it on to his son Darim Ibn-La'Ahad in such a way that it functions not as a true patronymic, but as a ''{{wiki\|Arabic name#Laqab\|laqab}}'' (لقب), a surname. In the memory "The Mentor's Keeper" from ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'', he notably introduces himself to an Assassin as "Altaïr, son of Umar" which although sounds descriptive in English would translate into Arabic as "Altaïr Ibn Umar" in the form of a typical Arabic name.
	*There are different pronunciations of the name "Altaïr." In Arabic, it is pronounced "Al-ta-yer" or "Al-ta-'ir," with a subtle pronunciation of the "r". Inversely, Desmond pronounced the Assassin's name as "Al-ta-ear", with a clearer "r" at the end and a harder "t".		*There are different pronunciations of the name "Altaïr." In Arabic, it is pronounced "Al-ta-yer" or "Al-ta-'ir," with a subtle pronunciation of the "r". Inversely, Desmond pronounced the Assassin's name as "Al-ta-ear", with a clearer "r" at the end and a harder "t".

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	{{Quote\|Our duty is to the people, not to custom. [...] We shall be made anew...\|Altaïr, after becoming Mentor, 1191.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex}}		{{Quote\|Our duty is to the people, not to custom. [...] We shall be made anew...\|Altaïr, after becoming Mentor, 1191.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex}}
	After earning the loyalty, respect and faith of almost the entire Order, Altaïr desired to tell the tale of his life, and began writing his Codex. As Mentor, he started to drastically change the methods and rituals practiced by the Order, encouraging low-profile techniques to effectively combat their Templar adversaries.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACBL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''</ref>		After earning the loyalty, respect, and faith of almost the entire Order, Altaïr desired to tell the tale of his life, and began writing his Codex. As Mentor, he started to drastically change the methods and rituals practiced by the Order, encouraging low-profile techniques to effectively combat their Templar adversaries.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACBL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''</ref>

	As the Assassins' main goal was to protect the people, Altaïr found the ritual removal of Assassins' ring fingers "a false promise of paradise" and the prohibition against poison to be useless. He redesigned the Hidden Blade so that it would not require the removal of the finger to function, and could dispense poison. With the assistance of Malik as his right-hand man, Altaïr also designed new possible methods of assassination.<ref name="AC2" />		As the Assassins' main goal was to protect the people, Altaïr found the ritual removal of Assassins' ring fingers "a false promise of paradise" and the prohibition against poison to be useless. He redesigned the Hidden Blade so that it would not require the removal of the finger to function, and could dispense poison. With the assistance of Malik as his right-hand man, Altaïr also designed new possible methods of assassination.<ref name="AC2" />

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