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| death = c. 1226<br>[[Masyaf]], [[Levantine Assassins|Assassin state]]
|name= Rauf
| species = [[Human]]
|appear= ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''
| affiliates = [[Assassins]]
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'''Rauf''' (Arabic: رؤوف) is the first [[Assassin]] to greet [[Altaïr]] upon his return to [[Masyaf]] after the failed mission at [[Solomon's Temple]]. Unlike [[Abbas]] who stops Altaïr at the fortress gate to taunt him, Rauf shows he has a friendly relationship with Altaïr.
'''Rauf''' (died c. 1226) was a member of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] who served as a combat instructor for new recruits.


==Role==
==Biography==
Rauf greets Altaïr warmly as he enters the city gates, and inquires how his mission had gone. Altaïr evades the question and simply asks if their [[Al Mualim|master]] is in the fortress, which Rauf confirms. Afterwards, the two go their separate ways and meet again during the [[Templars|Templar]]'s attack on Masyaf.
===Third Crusade===
In 1191, Rauf was the first to greet the [[Master Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] upon his safe return to [[Masyaf]], soon after the failed mission at [[Solomon's Temple]].<ref name="Failure">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' [[Failure]]</ref>


As Altaïr exits the fortress along with the other Assassins, Rauf explains to him that there are some [[Civilians|civilians]] still trapped in the village, which is in danger of being overrun. Altaïr must distract the enemy, while Rauf and the others bring the villagers into the safety of the fortress.
Almost immediately afterwards, Masyaf was [[defense of Masyaf|attacked]] by the [[Templars|Templar Order]], who were rampaging through the village. Rauf met with Altaïr once more at the gates of the fortress, where he explained that there were [[civilians]] still trapped in the village, and that Altaïr should distract the enemy while Rauf and others brought the villagers safely inside.<ref name="Guardian">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' [[Guardian (memory)|Guardian]]</ref>


After most of the inhabitants of Masyaf have retreated into the stronghold, Rauf makes a third appearance in which he tells Altaïr of the plan to defeat the Templars, who are already at the fortress gates. Altaïr, Rauf, and another, unnamed Assassin simultaneously perform a [[Leap of Faith]] to demonstrate to the Templars that they "do not fear death, they embrace it." Altaïr and Rauf land safely in the hay; however, the unnamed Assassin breaks his leg badly. Rauf stays back to quiet and comfort the man, and instructs Altaïr to continue on and activate the trap.
After the civilians had been taken to safety, Rauf met with Altaïr again, informing the Assassin that [[Al Mualim]] had devised a plan to rout the Templars. Following this, Rauf, Altaïr, and another Assassin simultaneously performed a [[Leap of Faith]] to demonstrate that they did not fear death, but embraced it. While Altaïr and Rauf safely landed in [[Hiding spots#Haystacks|bales of hay]], the third Assassin broke his leg; Rauf stayed behind to tend to his injury while Altaïr went on to execute the final step of the plan.<ref name="Glory">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' [[Glory]]</ref>


As the Assassins' combat instructor, he is constantly heard lecturing the trainees in the sparring ring of the fortress courtyard. Additionally, throughout the game, as you earn certain promotions, Rauf will ask you to show his students your newly acquired techniques.
Following these events, Rauf instructed students in the fortress courtyard and occasionally requested Altaïr to demonstrate his skills to them.<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>


His final appearance is at the end of the game, wherein he "greets" Altaïr after he and the other citizens have been brainwashed by Al Mualim and the [[First Apple|Piece of Eden]].
After Al Mualim betrayed the Order, Rauf was one of the Assassins who remained loyal to Altaïr, and later became a close friend.<ref name="TSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>


==Name==
===Later life===
The name "Ra'uf" (رؤوف in Arabic) means "compassionate," which fits him perfectly, as he shows a warm relationship with Altaïr.
Sometime between 1217 and 1227, while Altaïr, [[Maria Thorpe|his wife]], and [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad|his eldest son]] were on a [[Assassination of Genghis Khan|journey to Mongolia]] to assassinate [[Genghis Khan]], Rauf was murdered by [[Swami]], [[Abbas Sofian]]'s right-hand man.<ref name="TSC"/>


Upon Altaïr's return, Swami claimed that Rauf had died of a fever, though in truth he was killed during Abbas' [[Decline of the Levantine Assassins|coup]] to take control of the Order.<ref name="TSC"/>
==Personality and traits==
Rauf appeared oblivious at times; when he greeted Altaïr immediately following the failed mission at [[Solomon's Temple]], he was unaware of the Master Assassin's error and welcomed him cheerfully, confident of his success.
He was also compassionate; after another Assassin broke his leg performing a Leap of Faith, Rauf remained behind to comfort the injured man and tend to his wounds.
Despite his kind demeanor, Rauf was a skilled Assassin and swordsman. He was selected to accompany Altaïr on a critical mission to defend Masyaf from a Templar siege and served as an instructor, regularly training recruits in swordsmanship.
==Trivia==
*The name ''Rauf'' (رؤوف) is an Arabic name meaning "compassionate, sympathetic, kind, lenient."
**''Ar-Ra'uf'' is one of the 99 attributes of Allah.
*Despite carrying a [[Hidden Blade]], Rauf's in-game character model retains his left ring finger, an error shared by most Assassins in ''Assassin's Creed'' other than Altaïr.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'', Rauf was said to respect Altaïr greatly, "worshiping him like a god."
==Gallery==
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Failure 1.png|Rauf greeting Altaïr upon his return from [[Solomon's Temple]]
Guardian 1.png|Rauf asking for Altaïr's help
</gallery>
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 02:15, 25 May 2026

"Altaïr, it seems my students do not fully understand what it is to wield a blade. Perhaps you could show them what you know?"
―Rauf asking Altaïr for help in training his students.[src]

Rauf (died c. 1226) was a member of the Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins who served as a combat instructor for new recruits.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Third Crusade[edit | edit source]

In 1191, Rauf was the first to greet the Master Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad upon his safe return to Masyaf, soon after the failed mission at Solomon's Temple.[1]

Almost immediately afterwards, Masyaf was attacked by the Templar Order, who were rampaging through the village. Rauf met with Altaïr once more at the gates of the fortress, where he explained that there were civilians still trapped in the village, and that Altaïr should distract the enemy while Rauf and others brought the villagers safely inside.[2]

After the civilians had been taken to safety, Rauf met with Altaïr again, informing the Assassin that Al Mualim had devised a plan to rout the Templars. Following this, Rauf, Altaïr, and another Assassin simultaneously performed a Leap of Faith to demonstrate that they did not fear death, but embraced it. While Altaïr and Rauf safely landed in bales of hay, the third Assassin broke his leg; Rauf stayed behind to tend to his injury while Altaïr went on to execute the final step of the plan.[3]

Following these events, Rauf instructed students in the fortress courtyard and occasionally requested Altaïr to demonstrate his skills to them.[4]

After Al Mualim betrayed the Order, Rauf was one of the Assassins who remained loyal to Altaïr, and later became a close friend.[5]

Later life[edit | edit source]

Sometime between 1217 and 1227, while Altaïr, his wife, and his eldest son were on a journey to Mongolia to assassinate Genghis Khan, Rauf was murdered by Swami, Abbas Sofian's right-hand man.[5]

Upon Altaïr's return, Swami claimed that Rauf had died of a fever, though in truth he was killed during Abbas' coup to take control of the Order.[5]

Personality and traits[edit | edit source]

Rauf appeared oblivious at times; when he greeted Altaïr immediately following the failed mission at Solomon's Temple, he was unaware of the Master Assassin's error and welcomed him cheerfully, confident of his success.

He was also compassionate; after another Assassin broke his leg performing a Leap of Faith, Rauf remained behind to comfort the injured man and tend to his wounds.

Despite his kind demeanor, Rauf was a skilled Assassin and swordsman. He was selected to accompany Altaïr on a critical mission to defend Masyaf from a Templar siege and served as an instructor, regularly training recruits in swordsmanship.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The name Rauf (رؤوف) is an Arabic name meaning "compassionate, sympathetic, kind, lenient."
    • Ar-Ra'uf is one of the 99 attributes of Allah.
  • Despite carrying a Hidden Blade, Rauf's in-game character model retains his left ring finger, an error shared by most Assassins in Assassin's Creed other than Altaïr.
  • In Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade, Rauf was said to respect Altaïr greatly, "worshiping him like a god."

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Rauf greeting Altaïr upon his return from Solomon's Temple
    Rauf greeting Altaïr upon his return from Solomon's Temple
  • Rauf asking for Altaïr's help
    Rauf asking for Altaïr's help

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed Failure
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed Guardian
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed Glory
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade

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