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'''Roshan''' (روشان; born c. 802),<ref name= "Chapter 02"/> also known as '''Roshan bint-La'Ahad''', was a [[Iran|Persian]] former-[[Slavery|slave]] turned [[Hidden One]] who attained the rank of [[Master Assassin]] based at the stronghold of [[Alamut]] in what is now [[Iran]]. She acted as mentor to [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], a street [[thief]] from [[Samarra]] | '''Roshan''' (روشان; born c. 802),<ref name= "Chapter 02"/> also known as '''Roshan bint-La'Ahad''', was a [[Iran|Persian]] former-[[Slavery|slave]] turned [[Hidden One]] who attained the rank of [[Master Assassin]] based at the stronghold of [[Alamut]] in what is now [[Iran]]. | ||
She acted as mentor to [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], a street [[thief]] from [[Samarra]], and was secretly aware of his [[Isu]] heritage as the [[Reborn Isu|reincarnation]] of [[Loki]] long before Basim himself realized. Fiercely loyal to the Brotherhood, Roshan tried to suppress his nature but became disillusioned when Basim and the Hidden Ones learned the truth and stood by each other anyway. She cast aside her [[Hidden Blade]] for a number of years until she reclaimed it before an encounter with [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] in [[England]]. | |||
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- "I won't let the past define me. This is why I now consider myself the daughter of no one."
- ―Roshan[src]
Roshan (روشان; born c. 802),[1] also known as Roshan bint-La'Ahad, was a Persian former-slave turned Hidden One who attained the rank of Master Assassin based at the stronghold of Alamut in what is now Iran.
She acted as mentor to Basim Ibn Ishaq, a street thief from Samarra, and was secretly aware of his Isu heritage as the reincarnation of Loki long before Basim himself realized. Fiercely loyal to the Brotherhood, Roshan tried to suppress his nature but became disillusioned when Basim and the Hidden Ones learned the truth and stood by each other anyway. She cast aside her Hidden Blade for a number of years until she reclaimed it before an encounter with Eivor Varinsdottir in England.
Biography
Early life
In 824, Roshan was captured and held deep in a prison in Cairo, Egypt. Fully expecting to die there, she was surprised when a hooded figure offered her another chance at life outside if she helped them in a dangerous mission to steal a mysterious and powerful object being transported across the Silk Road. She accepted the offer and eventually was drawn into the wider secret war between the Hidden Ones and the Order of the Ancients.[2]
Roshan rose through the ranks and, by the 850s, eventually became a Master Assassin within the Hidden Ones Alamut, which at the time had only began construction. In 861, Roshan encountered a street thief from Samarra by the name of Basim Ibn Ishaq[3] and recruited him into the brotherhood, becoming his personal teacher.[4] Despite having taken on a new name and responsibilities upon joining the Hidden Ones, she regretfully had to dissuade her old friend Azadeh from constantly following rumors trying to find her.[5]
Activities in England
In the late 9th century, Roshan was assisted by Eivor Varinsdottir in eliminating a member of the Order of the Ancients, Al-Si'la. Al-Si'la had travelled to Ravensburg, England some time prior, where she manipulated Sir Edward, Earl of Westerna's anger at the Vikings of the Raven Clan into her plans. The Saxon mercenaries in Sir Edward's employ often stole the Raven Clans' gear and launched raids with it to frame them. While the Saxons and Edward kept any looted gold and silver, Al-Si'la took all writings for herself.[6]
Roshan and Eivor infiltrated Ravensburg, and after Eivor publicly assassinated Sir Edward, Roshan dropped from a tree and killed Al-Si'la. Roshan then looted a scroll from her body and said she would deliver it to Jerusalem, describing its contents as "a seed to plant" for the future.[6]
Personality and traits
Roshan was a woman of Persian descent and had a strong personality. A true warrior who was loyal and honest, she fought for justice and to protect her fellow Hidden Ones, but kept details of her life shrouded in mystery.[7]
Behind the scenes
Roshan is a character created for Assassin's Creed: Mirage, where she is voiced by Iranian-American actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, but her older self was introduced in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla as part of a free downloadable update for players in 2022 titled "Shared History".
- Etymology
The name Roshan (روشن) is derived from the Middle Persian word "lwšn'", meaning "splendid light," "bright," and "daylight."
Gallery
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Roshan talking to Fuladh and Basim -
An elderly Roshan in England
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Shared History (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One – Chapter 2
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – The Master Thief of Anbar
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – A New Beginning
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Shared History – The Raven and the Cuckoo
- ↑
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