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{{Quote|Most impressive, my friend. The others said you make a mess of things, but not I. No, I was sure you'd come through. And come through you have.|The Damascus bureau leader to Altaïr.|Assassin's Creed|Knowledge (Abu'l Nuqoud)}}
{{Quote|Most impressive, my friend. The others said you make a mess of things, but not I. No, I was sure you'd come through. And come through you have.|The Bureau leader to Altaïr|Assassin's Creed}}
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|name =
| image = DBL V.png
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| birth = c. 1150s<ref name="ACGuide">''[[Assassin's Creed: Official Game Guide]]'' Chapter "Characters and Enemies"</ref>
|period = High Middle Ages
| species = [[Human]]
|faction = [[Assassins]]
| affiliates = [[Assassins]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''<br>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
*[[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Brotherhood]]
|voice = [[Carlos Ferro]]
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The '''Damascus Bureau leader''' was a member of the [[Levantine Assassins]], the [[Assassins' Bureau|bureau]] leader of [[Damascus]], and a [[Rafiq]].
The '''Damascus bureau leader''' (born c. 1150s) was a member of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] who, as a [[Rafiq]], served as the [[Assassin bureau|bureau]] leader in [[Damascus]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
In 1191, the Assassins' Bureau in Damascus was frequently visited by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], who had to report to the bureau leader before each assassination as a part of his punishment for disobeying the Creed. Unlike many of the other Assassins, especially [[Malik Al-Sayf|Malik]], the Bureau Leader of Damascus still admired Altaïr, despite his failure and demotion.
In 1191, the Assassin [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] frequently visited the Damascus bureau leader when reporting before each assassination as part of his punishment for disobeying the [[Creed]]. Unlike many of the other Assassins, especially [[Malik Al-Sayf]], this leader did not show his displeasure with Altaïr directly; instead, he was sarcastic and feigned admiration while simultaneously insulting him.<ref name="KnowledgeTamir">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' [[Knowledge (Tamir)]]</ref><ref name="KnowledgeAbul">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' [[Knowledge (Abu'l Nuqoud)]]</ref><ref name="KnowledgeJubair">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' [[Knowledge (Jubair al Hakim)]]</ref> Eventually, he came to genuinely like Altaïr, referring to him as the "hero of Damascus".<ref name="KnowledgeJubair" /> Altaïr would often confront the man with the mysteries he encountered after having assassinated his targets, though the bureau leader usually directed him to [[Al Mualim]] for answers, believing that Al Mualim was their source of knowledge.<ref name="AssassinationTamir">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' [[Assassination (Tamir)]]</ref><ref name="AssassinationAbul">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' [[Assassination (Abu'l Nuqoud)]]</ref><ref name="AssassinationJubair">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' [[Assassination (Jubair al Hakim)]]</ref>


Altaïr would often confront the Bureau Leader with the mysteries he encountered after having assassinated his targets, though the Bureau Leader usually directed him to [[Rashid ad-Din Sinan|Al Mualim]] for answers believing that Al Mualim was their source of knowledge.
==Personality and traits==
The Damascus bureau leader was an eccentric figure within the bureau, characterized by his enjoyment of light-hearted banter that was often directed at the expense of others. His demeanor often created uncertainty regarding whether he held genuine affection or disdain for his peers. His communication style consisted of backhanded compliments, a mix of subtle and direct critiques, and peculiar accusations. Many individuals were eager to escape his presence, wary of the unpredictable nature of his remarks, which alternated between amusing and insulting. Described as athletic, inquisitive, and subtly obnoxious, the bureau leader was also known for his peculiar habit of adorning pots.<ref name="ACGuide" />


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Bureau leader's name is never revealed.
* The Damascus bureau leader was voiced by [[Carlos Ferro]], who also voiced [[Leonardo da Vinci]].
*He shares his voice actor with [[Leonardo da Vinci]].
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="180" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center" captiontextcolor="#ffffff">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
DBL_feather.png|Altaïr at the bureau.
DBL feather.png|Altaïr conversing with the bureau leader
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==Source==
 
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]''
==Appearances==
[[Category:Characters]]
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' {{1st}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed Characters]]
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
 
==References==
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[[Category:1150s births]]
[[Category:Individuals]]
[[Category:Assassins]]
[[Category:Assassins]]
[[Category:Levantine Assassins]]
[[Category:Assassin bureau leaders]]
[[Category:Unidentified individuals]]

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"Most impressive, my friend. The others said you make a mess of things, but not I. No, I was sure you'd come through. And come through you have."
―The Damascus bureau leader to Altaïr.[src]-[m]

The Damascus bureau leader (born c. 1150s) was a member of the Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins who, as a Rafiq, served as the bureau leader in Damascus.

Biography[edit | edit source]

In 1191, the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad frequently visited the Damascus bureau leader when reporting before each assassination as part of his punishment for disobeying the Creed. Unlike many of the other Assassins, especially Malik Al-Sayf, this leader did not show his displeasure with Altaïr directly; instead, he was sarcastic and feigned admiration while simultaneously insulting him.[2][3][4] Eventually, he came to genuinely like Altaïr, referring to him as the "hero of Damascus".[4] Altaïr would often confront the man with the mysteries he encountered after having assassinated his targets, though the bureau leader usually directed him to Al Mualim for answers, believing that Al Mualim was their source of knowledge.[5][6][7]

Personality and traits[edit | edit source]

The Damascus bureau leader was an eccentric figure within the bureau, characterized by his enjoyment of light-hearted banter that was often directed at the expense of others. His demeanor often created uncertainty regarding whether he held genuine affection or disdain for his peers. His communication style consisted of backhanded compliments, a mix of subtle and direct critiques, and peculiar accusations. Many individuals were eager to escape his presence, wary of the unpredictable nature of his remarks, which alternated between amusing and insulting. Described as athletic, inquisitive, and subtly obnoxious, the bureau leader was also known for his peculiar habit of adorning pots.[1]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]