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He is a master assassin, capable of extraordinary acrobatic feats, and a member of the Hashashein sect (also known as the trademark for the word assassin, even though there were many assassins before this time). During the beginning of the game, he is demoted to "uninitiated", so he loses most of his abilities. His objective is to kill nine men who are involved in a conspiracy against the Holy Land, however his master isn't telling him that there were actually ten men involved. If he succeeds, he will be redeemed. Altaïr travels between the game's four cities ([[Jerusalem]], [[Masyaf]], [[Damascus]], and [[Acre]]) and kills his victims with a variety of [[weapons]]. | He is a master assassin, capable of extraordinary acrobatic feats, and a member of the Hashashein sect (also known as the trademark for the word assassin, even though there were many assassins before this time). During the beginning of the game, he is demoted to "uninitiated", so he loses most of his abilities. His objective is to kill nine men who are involved in a conspiracy against the Holy Land, however his master isn't telling him that there were actually ten men involved. If he succeeds, he will be redeemed. Altaïr travels between the game's four cities ([[Jerusalem]], [[Masyaf]], [[Damascus]], and [[Acre]]) and kills his victims with a variety of [[weapons]]. | ||
The name Altaïr is an Arabic word, which means "the flyer" or "The flying eagle." In recent interviews, the game's producer, [[wikipedia:Jade_Raymond|Jade Raymond]] has stated that while in mid-air, Altaïr's shadow resembles that of an eagle. This is because of the design of his attire, which includes a point at the front of the hood (to resemble a beak) and cuts through the back of the outfit (to resemble tail feathers). The second part of his name, Ibn La-Ahad means 'son of no-one', reflecting his mysterious origins. | The name Altaïr is an Arabic word, which means "the flyer" or "The flying eagle." In recent interviews, the game's producer, [[wikipedia:Jade_Raymond|Jade Raymond]] has stated that while in mid-air, Altaïr's shadow resembles that of an eagle. This is because of the design of his attire, which includes a point at the front of the hood (to resemble a beak) and cuts through the back of the outfit (to resemble tail feathers). The second part of his name, Ibn La-Ahad means 'son of no-one', reflecting his mysterious origins. It has been revealed by Raymond that his father was a Shiite Muslim and his mother a Christian. | ||
Altaïr's most interesting weapon is a concealed dagger similar to that of a Katar used for close-range assassinations. It is mounted on the inside of his left hand gauntlet, and when deployed, extends between his middle and little fingers through the space left by his amputated ring finger. This amputation was part of the initiation for becoming an assassin of the Hashshashin sect. | Altaïr's most interesting weapon is a concealed dagger similar to that of a Katar used for close-range assassinations. It is mounted on the inside of his left hand gauntlet, and when deployed, extends between his middle and little fingers through the space left by his amputated ring finger. This amputation was part of the initiation for becoming an assassin of the Hashshashin sect. | ||
Altaïr also uses a combination of throwing knives, a sword, a small dagger, and his fists. The throwing knives are very useful when taking down archers as you approach an assassination target. The sword is slower than the dagger but when attacking is much more powerful. The dagger is fast and light and can be used in tandem with the knives. | Altaïr also uses a combination of throwing knives, a sword, a small dagger, and his fists. The throwing knives are very useful when taking down archers as you approach an assassination target. The sword is slower than the dagger but when attacking is much more powerful. The dagger is fast and light and can be used in tandem with the knives. | ||
A few pieces of dialogue within the game hint that Altair was in a relationship prior to the game, but has since become single, potentially due to the woman in question either missing or having left him. | |||
He is voiced by Philip Shahbaz. | He is voiced by Philip Shahbaz. | ||
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Revision as of 03:30, 9 January 2008
- Age: 25
- Weight: 170 lbs.
- Height: 6'
Altaïr (الطائر in Arabic) is the main character and protagonist in Assassin's Creed. His full name is Altaïr Ibn La-Ahad.
He is a master assassin, capable of extraordinary acrobatic feats, and a member of the Hashashein sect (also known as the trademark for the word assassin, even though there were many assassins before this time). During the beginning of the game, he is demoted to "uninitiated", so he loses most of his abilities. His objective is to kill nine men who are involved in a conspiracy against the Holy Land, however his master isn't telling him that there were actually ten men involved. If he succeeds, he will be redeemed. Altaïr travels between the game's four cities (Jerusalem, Masyaf, Damascus, and Acre) and kills his victims with a variety of weapons.
The name Altaïr is an Arabic word, which means "the flyer" or "The flying eagle." In recent interviews, the game's producer, Jade Raymond has stated that while in mid-air, Altaïr's shadow resembles that of an eagle. This is because of the design of his attire, which includes a point at the front of the hood (to resemble a beak) and cuts through the back of the outfit (to resemble tail feathers). The second part of his name, Ibn La-Ahad means 'son of no-one', reflecting his mysterious origins. It has been revealed by Raymond that his father was a Shiite Muslim and his mother a Christian.
Altaïr's most interesting weapon is a concealed dagger similar to that of a Katar used for close-range assassinations. It is mounted on the inside of his left hand gauntlet, and when deployed, extends between his middle and little fingers through the space left by his amputated ring finger. This amputation was part of the initiation for becoming an assassin of the Hashshashin sect.
Altaïr also uses a combination of throwing knives, a sword, a small dagger, and his fists. The throwing knives are very useful when taking down archers as you approach an assassination target. The sword is slower than the dagger but when attacking is much more powerful. The dagger is fast and light and can be used in tandem with the knives.
A few pieces of dialogue within the game hint that Altair was in a relationship prior to the game, but has since become single, potentially due to the woman in question either missing or having left him.
He is voiced by Philip Shahbaz.