Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
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- "When I was very young, I was foolish enough to believe that our Creed would bring an end to all these conflicts. If only I had possessed the humility to say to myself, I have seen enough for one life, I've done my part. Then again, there is no greater glory than fighting to find the truth."
- ―Altaïr to his son Darim during the Mongol attack on Masyaf, 1257.[src]
Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (1165 – 1257) was a Syrian-born member of the Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins and served as their Mentor from 1191 until his death in 1257. During his tenure as Mentor, Altaïr made several discoveries and inventions that greatly helped the Order's progression. His leadership saw to the spread of the Assassins' influence in the Old World.
Raised to be an Assassin from birth, Altaïr obtained the rank of Master Assassin by the age of 24. He failed to recover an Apple of Eden from Robert de Sable in early 1191 and subsequently allowed the Templars to attack the city of Masyaf, headquarters of the Assassins. For this, he was demoted to the rank of novice and sent on a quest for redemption.
Tasked with the deaths of nine individuals who, unbeknownst to him, made up the ranks of the Templar Order in the Holy Land, Altaïr began a quest to change his ways and liberate the Kingdom from the corruption of the nine. During his quest however, Altaïr learned of a plot far more sinister than originally believed. In completing his mission to kill the nine targets, he cleansed the Order of its treacherous leader Al Mualim. Altaïr rose to the rank of Mentor, taking the Assassins in a new, more secretive direction.
With the Apple in hand, Altaïr changed the way members of his Order lived their lives, writing the details in his fabled Codex for later generations of the Order to read. Altaïr's vision of the Assassin Order was for them to be spread across the world, living among the people, to which he began establishing many more Assassins Guilds during his tenure as Mentor. Throughout his travels, Altaïr strengthened his Order, stopping various Templar plots over the years as well as halting the inexorable march of Genghis Khan. Altaïr is an ancestor to Desmond Miles, through the maternal line.[1]
Biography
Early life
Training as an Assassin
Altaïr was born to Assassin parents: a Christian mother, Maud, and a Muslim father,[2] Umar Ibn-La'Ahad.[3]
While Maud died in childbirth, Umar was executed by the Saracens during the First siege of Masyaf in retribution for him killing a nobleman of their kind, with Altaïr being 11 years old at the time. Moments before the execution, Altaïr frantically called out to his father before he was killed, leading to a sight that would cause Altaïr much grief from that point on. Ahmad Sofian, the Assassin who had revealed Umar's name to the Saracens under torture, felt responsible for Umar's death. Some time after the event, he infiltrated Altaïr's quarters, apologized to Altaïr for his weakness, and committed suicide with a dagger.[3]
Altaïr ran to Al Mualim's quarters with haste, informing him of what had occurred. Al Mualim advised Altaïr not to disclose any information that the two had discussed – not even to Ahmad's son Abbas, especially since Altaïr and Abbas would start their training under him together. Altaïr considered Al Mualim as more of a father figure to him than his biological father, even though he was aware that Al Mualim's love was "weak and dishonest."[4] Altaïr and Abbas grew up alongside each other, studying together and becoming best friends, always at one another's side.[3]
One day, after noticing Abbas' continued grief over his father's death, Altaïr told him the truth in an effort to console him. Upon hearing it, Abbas turned around in his bed, not saying a word. The following day, the two didn't speak to each other until Abbas asked their combat instructor Labib if they could fight with real swords, instead of the wooden practice ones. It was then that Abbas revealed his hatred of Altaïr, believing he lied about Ahmad, before attacking him in a rage.[3]
As the battle between Abbas and Altaïr entered into a struggle, with the two of them laying in the mud, Abbas held his knife to Altaïr's throat; Abbas yelled that Altaïr had lied about his father, with the commotion catching the attention of the other Assassins, the villagers and Al Mualim himself. Trying to quell Abbas' anger, Altaïr falsely admitted that he had lied. The two were then brought to Masyaf's dungeon, where they spent a month in confinement before resuming their training. With his crimes deemed more severe, Abbas was forced by Al Mualim to spend an extra year in training, whilst Altaïr graduated to the rank of Assassin.[3]
Elevation to Master Assassin
- "I have watched you grow from a boy to a man in so short a time. It fills me with as much sadness as pride. You fit your father's shoes as if they have been tailored to your feet."
- ―Al Mualim talking to Altaïr, after the latter saved him, 1190.[src]
When Altaïr was 24 years old, Masyaf was attacked and overrun by Templars, aided by a double agent named Haras who had pretended to be an ally of the Assassins. Riding his horse into the village and rescuing a fellow Assassin from the Templars, Altaïr led the injured man to a bench before meeting with Abbas.[5] Abbas claimed that the Assassins had to fall back and could do nothing for Al Mualim, who was detained in the fortress alongside several other Assassin hostages. Altaïr, however, gave Abbas orders to flank the Templars and lead them into the canyon while Altaïr himself rescued Al Mualim, insisting that Abbas make "no mistakes".[5]
Altaïr made his way to the fortress, killing Templar soldiers and rescuing villagers along the way. Upon arriving at the fortress' gates, Altaïr was greeted by Haras. Taunting the Assassin, Haras closed the gates behind him as he went to execute the captured Assassins inside the courtyard with a crossbow.[5]
Locked out of the fortress, Altaïr managed to climb up some scaffolding on the outside to get onto the walls. From there, he ran along the battlements and jumped onto the tiled roof of a balcony, before he assassinated Haras from above, saving Al Mualim.[5] This act earned Altaïr Al Mualim's respect, and he was thereafter elevated to rank of Master Assassin. Upon hearing this, Abbas spat on the ground near Altaïr's feet, whereas Altaïr only sneered at him. This event was the first time Altaïr began to display arrogance, which would cause his downfall a year later.[3]
Quest for the Chalice
Return to Alep
In the year 1190, while returning from a journey, Altaïr discovered that a village near the city of Alep was under attack. As he ran to the village, Altaïr came across an Assassin guard who told him that Templars were responsible for the assault, and gave him a sword with which to defend himself. Fending off many Templars along the way, Altaïr came across an enemy archer who revealed the Templars' plans: they had been tasked with attacking the village by the Templar leader, Lord Basilisk, in order to gain valuable information that was possessed by a member of the Brotherhood.[6]
Altaïr dispatched the Templar and continued on, assassinating a Templar captain before he was informed by another Assassin that Al Mualim requested his presence. On meeting up with Al Mualim, Altaïr was tasked with retrieving an ancient artifact named "the Chalice", and he left for the city of Damascus to slay Tamir.[6]
Research in Damascus
- Tamir: "My beautiful carpets! The Venetian Silverware! All gone!"
- Altaïr: "Surely, you can buy them back...."
- Tamir: "What....Who's there!?"
- —Tamir and Altaïr's initial meeting.[src]
In Damascus, Altaïr located a Rafiq who seemed to be selling clothes and other wares. As he approached, Altaïr accidentally blurted out the Assassins' password with inappropriate timing; once in a secluded area, the Rafiq began to question Altaïr's skills, before explaining how Altaïr had acted stupidly. The Rafiq then tasked Altaïr to take the life of an enemy, and once the job was complete, he would give Altaïr the information he sought. Forthwith, Altaïr did as he was asked and took the man's life with his Hidden Blade.[6]
Altaïr then explained his situation regarding the Chalice to the Rafiq, and was given the information he needed. Although the Rafiq's explanation didn't go into exact detail on a specific location, Altaïr was told to look for a man by the name of Misbah who had close connections to Tamir. Once Altaïr had left and located Misbah, he interrogated the man, but a nearby city guard caught wind of the altercation and intervened.[6]
As Misbah fled the scene, Altaïr took down the guards, and he soon found Misbah desperately hanging onto a rope after a beam had broken. Altaïr requested information in return for safety, and Misbah reluctantly accepted. After telling Altaïr what he needed to know, Misbah requested help, but Altaïr left him for dead.[6]
Altaïr then made his way to Tamir's house and utilized some nearby torches to light the merchant's house on fire, flushing him out. Grieving over the loss of his belongings, Tamir told Altaïr of an ancient temple that contained the Chalice. Tamir also told the Assassin of a dancer named Fajera who held one of three keys to the temple. With the information acquired, Altaïr ended Tamir's life.[6]
Acquiring the first key
After he left the Bureau, Altaïr ventured to the circus that Fajera performed at and confronted her, asking if she had the key. Stubbornly, she refused to cooperate and called one of her circus friends, a brute by the name of Badr. Altaïr fought Badr off but, before he could defeat him, Fajera left the tent. Shortly afterwards, the tent began to cave in, though Altaïr managed to escape in time, leaving Badr's fate unknown. Altaïr chased Fajera across the city, dodging civilians and guards alike. However, the Assassin lost her trail as a bridge collapsed, leaving him behind.[6]
On spotting her again, Altaïr made his way to Fajera, who was by a well. She was impressed by Altaïr's abilities and gladly gave him the key. When Altaïr expressed confusion at her actions, Fajera explained that she had actually been testing him. She continued that, through her cards, she had foreseen his arrival and thought that she had best prepare herself to aid the Assassin. Fajera then requested Altaïr to dispose of a man named Alaat, who was within a bathhouse not far from where they were.[6]
Venturing through old sewer tunnels, Altaïr made his way into the bathhouse. Although Alaat let out a cry for help, he was too late to save himself as Altaïr plunged his blade into the man and escaped. As a thanks, Fajera told Altaïr of another key holder in Tyre.[6]
Infiltrating the hospital
- "Find the one who is in charge of the hospital: Roland Napule."
- ―Hamid to Altaïr.[src]
Arriving in Tyre and recollecting on past events, Altaïr met up with a man named Hamid, who informed him that Roland Napule had confined the holder of the second key inside his hospital. With this information, the Assassin made his way through old passageways inside a sewer, which were heavily patrolled by Templar guards.[6]
Altaïr soon found Roland interrogating the key holder, and promptly assassinated him. However, the key holder was convinced that Altaïr himself was a Templar and asked the Assassin for proof that suggested otherwise. Altaïr was convinced that he had none until the man asked to see his left hand. With this, the key holder knew that Altaïr was one of the Assassins, due to his missing ring finger. After giving him the key, the man bid Altaïr farewell and told him that the location of the next key was in Jerusalem, with Lord Basilisk himself.[6]
Confrontation in Jerusalem
- Altaïr: "Tell me where the king is having his party this evening."
- Ayman: "I don't have to tell you anything, begone!"
- Altaïr: "I'm not a Djinn for you to order around."
- —Altaïr and Ayman's exchange of words at the gardens of Jerusalem.[src]
After arriving in Jerusalem, Altaïr met up with the Rafiq Kadar, asking him where he could find Lord Basilisk. Kadar remarked that the man's fierceness and feral bravado in battle had earned him the trust of the King, meaning Basilisk was frequently idling in the King's audience. As the Assassin pondered on a way to get closer to his target, Kadar informed him of an upcoming party hosted by the King himself, which meant that he would be sending invitations to some citizens. With this in mind, Altaïr eavesdropped on several citizens to learn of the party's location.[6]
Kadar then told Altaïr of some city gardens in Jerusalem. From there, Altaïr learned of a man known as Ayman, who appeared to be walking on the other side of the garden. Confronting Ayman, Altaïr drew the location of the party out the man despite his resistance. Altaïr then left for the party and traveled through a secret passage, gaining entry inside. Once there, the Assassin confronted Basilisk, took the key, and fled.[6]
The Temple of the Sand
- "Looking for something, Assassin? This game of ours is amusing, but it's getting old rather quickly..."
- ―Lord Basilisk, upon meeting Altaïr at the Temple.[src]
Altaïr arrived at a tower and navigated his way to its master, an Assassin-like figure who was actually a high-ranking Templar. Altaïr fought his way up the tower, killing the master's guards and his student. At the top of the tower, Altaïr confronted the master, who tried to convince him to join the Templar Order. Altaïr refused the offer, killed the master, and took the map to the Temple of the Sand.[6]
Altaïr arrived at the Temple of Sand and searched the upper areas, dispatching patrolling guards as he did so. Through the crumbling structure and the falling debris, Altaïr finally managed to make his way to the Chalice's antechamber. There, he saw the shrine of the Chalice, wrought in gold and placed upon a stone pillar with four bridges stretching in four different directions. Altaïr carefully made his way to the center, cautious of the fire below the bridge. He discovered Basilisk inside and was then told of the Chalice's true nature: she was no artifact, but a woman. The temple then collapsed and Altaïr found himself in rubble.[6]
As he climbed to his feet, Altaïr was dumbfounded to see a powerful sandstorm ravaging the rubble, slowly making its way towards him. The Assassin fled the scene and avoided the obstacles formed by the fallen rubble of the temple. After a long sprint and some trouble with fleeing guards, Altaïr managed to escape the area. As he recalled what Basilisk had said at the temple, he remembered the man mentioning that he had some business in the city of Tyre. Wasting no time, Altaïr quickly left the area and made his way back to the city.[6]
Hunt in Tyre
Upon arriving in Tyre once more, Altaïr was greeted by Hamid, who asked if he knew of Basilisk's location. The Assassin said he was inside one of Tyre's forts, hidden within its solid walls. Hamid suggested an alternate route, which required Altaïr to navigate through beams and crates above deadly waters.[6]
Altaïr was forced to take the alternate route, but before doing so, Hamid told him of the existence of two members of the Brotherhood imprisoned within the fort. Keeping this in mind, Altaïr made his way across the beams and platforms, avoiding the water. After a long journey and some brief battles with guards and patrols, Altaïr was able to traverse further into the fort.[6]
As he did, Altaïr discovered the missing agents of Hamid: one was trapped near him, and another was trapped on the other side of the fort. After freeing the first agent, Altaïr navigated through multiple obstacles in order to reach the second. When the two were set free, Altaïr was able to progress further into the fortress with the agents' help.[6]
Inside the fortress, Altaïr dueled with Basilisk. As he was about to kill the Templar, Basilisk told him that the Chalice was in Jerusalem and that the Templars planned to poison the water supply of Acre to end the costly siege. In exchange for this information, he demanded that Altaïr spare him. Altaïr did as requested, but burnt Basilisk's ships to ensure that he wouldn't leave Tyre any time soon.[6]
Siege of Acre
Altaïr hurried to Acre to stop the Templar plan. He fought his way through the burning city, dodging catapults and falling debris. He went to the walls and destroyed Templar siege equipment, then climbed down a ladder and took on the disguise of a soldier to infiltrate a Templar camp. He reached a point where only higher ranked soldiers could enter, but the Assassin was able to maintain his disguise.[6]
At the next checkpoint, only scholars could enter. Altaïr took the disguise of a scholar and continued onward, breaking siege equipment along the way. He found the Templar commander giving orders to other soldiers, and was then beckoned to bless him and the operation. When Altaïr tried to finish him off, the commander saw through the disguise and dueled with him. Altaïr defeated the commander and escaped the camp by launching himself from a catapult.[6]
Rescuing the Chalice and killing Harash
Altaïr went to Jerusalem and found Templars escorting the Chalice through the streets. He recognized the Chalice as Adha and tailed the group before confronting her escorts and killing them by opening a sewer next to them. Adha and Altaïr navigated the sewers together, and at the end of their journey, Adha told Altaïr about the betrayal of Harash, Al Mualim's second-in-command. She told him to kill Harash and gave him a special sword.[6]
Altaïr was taken aback but nonetheless went back to Alep. He infiltrated the city and stealthily moved towards Harash. Guards, however, occasionally noticed him, forcing the Assassin to kill or incapacitate many. At one point the guards cornered him inside a building and told him to come out. He fought his way through and disguised himself as a guard to sneak past those who remained. He then found Harash consorting with a Templar captain and, angered at his betrayal, killed Harash in a long duel.[6]
Confrontation with Basilisk
- "Assassin, this battle will be our last!"
- ―Basilisk to Altaïr before their duel, 1189.[src]
When Altaïr returned to Jerusalem, he was stopped by Templars who questioned whether he could fight through the Templar army that stood between him and Basilisk. Despite their numbers, the Templar forces were taken down by Altaïr. Altaïr then traveled deeper into the fortress, fighting through the guards that lied in wait and charging through obstacles. There he saw Adha being dragged down Tyre's ports and ran to help her.[6]
He was then confronted by Basilisk, who challenged him to a battle. Altaïr accepted and fought long and hard before eventually overpowering Basilisk and killing him. Boarding Basilisk's ship to rescue Adha, he found that she was not there, and that the ship bearing her was already leaving the docks. Basilisk's ship was set on fire and Altaïr quickly fled the scene, emerging from the water to watch the other ship sail away from the harbor.[6]
It would be months before Altaïr found Adha again, but he was too late to save her and only recovered her body. In a furious and emotional rage, Altaïr hunted down and killed everyone responsible for Adha's death, though the act brought him no joy, as the deed could neither console him nor bring her back.[4]
Third Crusade
Confrontation in Solomon's Temple
By the following year, the Holy Land was in the midst of war.[2] In early 1191, Altaïr and the brothers Malik and Kadar Al-Sayf were tasked with retrieving an artifact from the Templars in Solomon's Temple. After progressing through the catacombs, Altaïr broke two tenets of the Assassin's Creed, but arrogantly dismissed Malik's warning against his actions, confident in his mastery as an Assassin.[2]
Finally, upon seeing the archenemy of his Order, Robert de Sable, Altaïr broke another tenet of the Creed: risking the safety of the Brotherhood, he confronted De Sable directly. Attempting to slay the Grand Master after making his presence known, Altaïr was easily thwarted and thrown from the temple, leaving Malik and Kadar alone with the Templars. Altaïr escaped from the temple and returned to Masyaf to report his failure to the Order.[2]
Siege of Masyaf
Upon arriving in Masyaf, Altaïr was kindly greeted by Rauf, who told him 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. However, before any further action could be taken, the Templars attacked Masyaf.[2]
While the Templars were assaulting the village, slaughtering its inhabitants, and besieging the castle, Altaïr and several other Assassins ran to engage them. Altaïr killed many attacking Templars and thought of staying and fighting until he was defeated, thereby redeeming his actions at Solomon's Temple. However, thinking it would be a waste, he retreated to the fortress along with the other Assassins when Templar forces overwhelmed them.
While Al Mualim distracted De Sable, Altaïr, Rauf and another Assassin each performed a Leap of Faith off a tower and sneaked behind the Templar army. Altaïr dropped a supply of felled tree logs on the soldiers, crushing many of them and driving them away from Masyaf.[2]
Once the attack was over, the matter of Altaïr's actions in Solomon's Temple were addressed once again. It was decreed that in breaking all three tenets of the Creed, failing to acquire the Templar treasure, and causing death and injury to his brothers, Altaïr was marked as a traitor to the Assassins. Al Mualim declared this judgement before the entire Order, before stabbing Altaïr in the stomach with a dagger.[2]
Hunt for the nine
- Al Mualim: "I hold here a list. Nine names adorn it, nine men who need to die. They are plague-bringers, war-makers... Their power and influence corrupts the land, ensuring that the Crusades continue. Find them, kill them... In doing so, you will sow the seeds of peace, both for the region and for yourself. In this way, you might be redeemed."
- Altaïr: "Nine lives in exchange for mine..."
- Al Mualim: "A most generous offer, I think. Have you any questions?"
- Altaïr: "Only where I need begin."
- —Al Mualim and Altaïr, regarding Altaïr's assignment.[src]
Altaïr awoke from his "sleep of the dead" and questioned Al Mualim about his survival, with the Mentor answering that Altaïr had only seen what he had wanted him to see. He then stripped Altaïr of his rank and possessions before offering him a chance at redemption. Starting as a novice once again, Altaïr was tasked with hunting down the traitor within Masyaf who had allowed the Templars entrance. Once he successfully completed the mission, Altaïr returned to Al Mualim and was rewarded with the restoration of his Hidden Blade and sword. Once again officially a member of the Order, Altaïr was offered a trade: the lives of nine men in exchange for his own.[2]
- "I am but a piece, a man with a part to play. You'll come to know the others soon enough..."
- ―Tamir to Altaïr, 1191.[src]
Altaïr started his quest, leaving Masyaf and riding to Damascus in pursuit of Tamir, his first target. Arriving there, he traveled to the local Assassins' Bureau and requested permission for the assassination. The Rafiq denied him, ordering Altaïr to first gather information about his target. Going through the city's poor district, Altaïr interrogated informants, pick-pocketed letters and maps, and eavesdropped on conversations around him, ultimately acquiring the location of his target. Returning to the Bureau with this information, he received a pass for the kill and a white feather to be dipped in the victim's blood as proof of the deed.[2]
In a plaza of the market district, Altaïr witnessed Tamir slaying a business partner and killed him as he examined nearby stalls. Returning to the Bureau, Altaïr was told to report to Al Mualim, who rewarded him with another piece of his equipment back. Altaïr then left for the other cities, Acre and Jerusalem, to pursue his next targets.[2]
- Altaïr: "You truly believed you were helping them?"
- Garnier: "It's not what I believe... It's what I know."
- —Altaïr and Garnier.[src]
Proceeding on to Acre, Altaïr met with the Bureau leader to gather information about his target: Garnier de Naplouse, Grand Master of the Knights Hospitalier. Learning that Garnier was located in the Hospitalier hospital and was trafficking people to Acre in order to experiment on them, Altaïr infiltrated the hospital.[2]
There, Altaïr found one of Garnier's prisoners attempting to flee. After the man was caught, Garnier ordered his guards to break the prisoner's legs to prevent him from making another escape. Garnier then returned to his usual routine of checking patients and was struck down by Altaïr. With his dying breath, Garnier revealed that he had used the Apple of Eden to conduct his experiments, but after its loss, his progress had slowed. He was also convinced that he was helping the people he experimented on, causing Altaïr to question his own opinion on Garnier's experiments.[2]
- Altaïr: "You profit from the war, from lives lost and broken."
- Talal: "Yes, you would think that, ignorant as you are. Wall off your mind: they say it's what your kind do best. Do you see the irony in all this? No, not yet, it seems, but you will..."
- —Altaïr and Talal.[src]
Arriving at Jerusalem's Bureau, Altaïr was harshly received by Malik, the Bureau's newest leader. Reluctantly, Malik sent Altaïr on his investigations and received him once again when he returned. After obtaining permission for the assassination and the feather, Altaïr entered the slave complex of his target, Talal, but was ambushed by the man's followers.[2]
Dispatching them, Altaïr chased Talal across the rooftops and through the streets, finally catching up to him and putting a Hidden Blade in his neck. Altaïr returned to the Bureau and reported to Al Mualim once again. Gaining another piece of his equipment, Altaïr once again had to return to all three cities to take out new targets.[2]
- "You take the lives of men and women, strong in the conviction that their deaths will improve the lots of those left behind. A minor evil for a greater good? We are the same."
- ―Abu'l to Altaïr[src]
Altaïr returned to Damascus to eliminate Abu'l Nuqoud, known as "the Merchant King." After investigating and receiving a feather from the city's Rafiq, he proceeded to the merchant's palace where a party was being held. Infiltrating the palace, Altaïr arrived shortly before Abu'l began a speech lambasting his guests for their intolerance and ignorance, before revealing he had poisoned the wine that was being served. As a number of the revelers fell to the poison, Abu'l ordered his archers to eliminate the rest.[2]
Through the panic of the crowd, Altaïr scaled the palace walls, killing several archers in the process, and managed to climb onto the roof. Jumping down and killing the Merchant King's bodyguard, Altaïr chased down and assassinated his target, once again setting the city on full alert, before losing his pursuers. Returning to the Bureau, he reported his success before riding once again to Masyaf.[2]
- "We'll see how sweet they are... the fruits of your labors. You do not free the cities as you believe, but damn them. And in the end, you'll have only yourself to blame; you who speak of good intentions..."
- ―William of Montferrat to Altaïr.[src]
In Acre, Altaïr was tasked with the death of William of Montferrat, regent of the city and a lieutenant of Richard the Lionheart. Meeting once again with the Bureau leader, Altaïr gathered information on his target in the city's rich district and learned that William was to meet with King Richard later that day. Approaching as William and Richard quarreled outside the city's fort, Altaïr waited for the King to leave before infiltrating the castle via the fortress walls. Waiting until William had finished berating his men for their perceived failures and dismissed them, Altaïr struck from above, killing the Marquese of Montferrat. Al Mualim was informed, and Altaïr left the city for his next target in Jerusalem.[2]
- "Do you know what it feels like to determine another man's fate? And did you see the way the people cheered? The way they feared me? I was like a god! You'd have done the same if you could! Such power..."
- ―Majd Addin to Altaïr.[src]
Within Jerusalem, Altaïr found his sixth target, Majd Addin, the illegitimate ruler of the city who personally acted as judge, jury, and executioner. During a public execution, Altaïr made his way through the crowd and onto the stage where Addin stood, killing him and saving an imprisoned Assassin. Fleeing from the guards, Altaïr returned to Masyaf.[2]
Rewarded with another rank and additional equipment, Altaïr demanded Al Mualim reveal the truth of what connected his targets. Al Mualim explained that all nine were members of the Knights Templar, and that the treasure Malik had liberated from Robert de Sable held the power to control the minds of others. Content with this new information, Altaïr left for Acre and Damascus once again.[2]
- Altaïr: "Freedom!? You worked to overthrow cities, control men's minds, murdered any who spoke against you!"
- Sibrand: "I followed my orders, believing in my cause, same as you."
- —Altaïr and Sibrand.[src]
Altaïr's seventh target, Sibrand, was the Grand Master of the Knights Teutonic and paranoid with fear of the Assassin that had hunted down his Templar brethren. Reporting to the Acre Bureau and investigating, Altaïr traveled to the city's ports, where he witnessed Sibrand falsely accusing a scholar of being an Assassin before killing him. Afterwards, Sibrand retired to his ship.[2]
Altaïr navigated through the ports and docked boats, arriving on Sibrand's ship and striking him down. Once again, the alert was sounded, though Altaïr managed to escape once more. After giving the Rafiq the feather marked with Sibrand's blood, he left for Masyaf.[2]
- "Am I not unlike those precious books you seek to save? A source of knowledge with which you disagree? Yet you are rather quick to steal my life."
- ―Jubair al Hakim to Altaïr.[src]
In Damascus, Jubair al Hakim, Saladin's head scholar, had begun burning every book in the city in an attempt to wipe out the history of the land. After traveling to the Bureau, Altaïr gathered information, received his feather, and moved in for the kill. Jubair had many followers all dressed exactly as he was to hinder any assassination attempts; fortunately for Altaïr, his previous investigations had shown him where Jubair would be and what he looked like. Before long, the scholar joined his Templar brothers in death, and Altaïr escaped the city guard to report his success to the Rafiq.[2]
- "You have laid waste to our plans: first, the treasure, then our men. Control of the Holy Land slipped away, but then he saw an opportunity, to reclaim what has been stolen, to turn your victories to our advantage!"
- ―Maria to Altaïr.[src]
Returning to Masyaf, Altaïr had only one target remaining: the Grand Master of the Knights Templar himself. Altaïr discussed this task with Al Mualim, expressing that the Piece of Eden was essentially temptation given form. Al Mualim explained that Robert did seek peace like the Assassins, though through force by using the Apple. Altaïr concluded that Robert's death was the only way to end the Templar's quest for control.[2]
Robert had recently arrived in Jerusalem to attend the funeral of Majd Addin in a show of friendship between Saracen and Crusaders. Gathering intelligence for the strike, Altaïr presented this information to Malik, who realized Altaïr was a changed man and altered his attitude towards him. Arriving at the cemetery, Altaïr hid among the crowd. However, he was quickly singled out and ambushed by the Templars, who had anticipated his arrival. Engaging the Templars and Saracen guards in battle, he fought them off one by one.[2]
During this fray, Altaïr heard De Sable yelling orders at his men and, to his shock, realized the voice belonged to an English woman. Immediately curious, he defeated the decoy and removed her helm, but was still surprised to see the truth.[3] His shock soon wore off when he learned that she was merely a distraction, meant to keep him at bay while Robert traveled to Arsuf in the hopes of uniting the Saracens and Crusaders against the Assassins.[2]
Sparing her life as she was not his target, Altaïr returned to the Bureau and revealed the deception to Malik. Malik suggested that it was best to return to Masyaf and enlighten Al Mualim to these developments, but Altaïr refused, claiming that they were running out of time to stop Robert. He accused Malik of hiding behind the Creed and refusing to see what he did not wish to see. Suggesting Malik search for answers in Solomon's Temple, Altaïr departed from the city and rode directly to Arsuf.[2]
Battle of Arsuf
- "You know nothing of schemes. You are but a puppet. He betrayed you, boy, just as he betrayed me."
- ―Robert to Altaïr in his dying words, 1191.[src]
Arriving at Arsuf, Altaïr discovered that the engagement between Crusader and Saracen forces had commenced. Fighting his way through the battlefield, Altaïr arrived at Richard's camp, and was accused of planning to make an attempt on the king's life. Denying this, Altaïr informed the king of Robert's treachery. Though Robert denied the accusations, Richard was unconvinced.[2]
Leaving the decision to God, Richard ordered a trial by combat to determine the truth. Altaïr fought Robert and his Templar elites, cutting them down and striking the Grand Master in the throat. With his dying breaths, Robert revealed that Al Mualim was himself a Templar, and that Altaïr had been an unwitting pawn in his quest to hoard the Apple. Richard then congratulated the Assassin on his success, and the two briefly discussed their views on peace before Richard allowed Altaïr to leave Arsuf. Altaïr hurried to Masyaf to discover the truth about his Master.[2]
Retaking of Masyaf
- Al Mualim: "So... the student returns."
- Altaïr: "I've never been one to run."
- Al Mualim: "Never been one to listen either."
- —Al Mualim and Altaïr at the Masyaf fortress.[src]
Arriving at Masyaf, Altaïr found the villagers in a hypnotic trance, claiming Al Mualim had "led [them] to the light". Progressing up the hill towards Masyaf, Altaïr encountered a group of hypnotized Assassins who, bent as they were to Al Mualim's will, attacked him. Left with no other option, Altaïr engaged in battle with them, and managed to slay them all. However, another wave of Assassins entered the fray, heavily outnumbering and threatening to overwhelm him.[2]
Fortunately, Malik and several unaffected Assassins arrived and aided Altaïr by throwing knives at his attackers, killing some and causing the rest to flee. Meeting with Malik, Altaïr requested that he distract the hypnotized Assassins outside of the fortress, allowing access to Al Mualim. Agreeing to his request, Malik and his men left Altaïr to the task of infiltrating the fortress.[2]
Searching for his Master in the fortress garden that Al Mualim referred to as "Paradise", Altaïr found himself caught and bound by the Apple's power. Seeing Al Mualim on a balcony overhead, he demanded an explanation. Al Mualim then revealed he had used the Apple to both end the Crusades by eliminating its leaders and control the minds of the people to attain their obedience, ensuring absolute peace.[2]
Al Mualim then used the power of the Apple to create illusions of the nine Templars Altaïr had killed. After defeating them, Altaïr was once again bound by the Apple's power and Al Mualim confronted him personally, creating multiple copies of himself to aid in his fight. Faced with this second illusion, Altaïr took the defensive, striking them as they attacked one by one.[2]
As Altaïr finally singled his Master out, Al Mualim bound him once again. He explained that though he sought peace like Robert, he wanted the Apple for himself, and thus the Templar needed to die. He also explained that he had tried to use the Apple to force Altaïr into obedience, but failed due to Altaïr's mental strength.[2]
At this, Altaïr and Al Mualim dueled for a final time. After a lengthy battle, Altaïr managed to defeat his Master and mortally wound him with his Hidden Blade. With his last words, Al Mualim challenged Altaïr's strength of character and ability to destroy the Apple. As Al Mualim died, Altaïr watched the Apple roll from his lifeless hand before activating itself.[2]
Altaïr was eventually joined by Malik and his men, who stood before a vast holographic image that projected from the orb: a map of the world indicating the location of other Pieces of Eden.[2]
Becoming Mentor
The rebellion
- "Have you anything to teach us, or would you lead us all to ruin?"
- ―Altaïr regarding the Apple of Eden, 1191.[src]
Almost immediately after killing Al Mualim, Altaïr carried the former mentor's body through the fortress and past a shocked crowd. Suspicious that the Apple might somehow return Al Mualim from the dead, Altaïr decided to burn the body, enraging onlookers. Though he attempted to explain his actions, many of the Assassins, including Abbas, believed he had staged a coup to gain the position of Mentor. Several attacked Altaïr as a result, and in the confusion Abbas stole the Apple and fled.[5]
When Abbas climbed the watchtower and used the Apple, it proved too much for him to control and began draining the life from him and several other Assassins. Altaïr quickly confronted Abbas, defeating him and reclaiming the Apple. As Abbas pleaded for forgiveness, Altaïr stared at the Apple, asking the ancient artifact if it would sooner grant people knowledge or lead them to destruction.[5]
In the aftermath of the skirmish, Altaïr stayed true to the Creed, ensuring that none of his rebelling brothers were killed or harmed. After subduing the rebels, he convinced them of Al Mualim's guilt and his own ability to lead the Order. Successful in his attempts, Altaïr won the hearts and minds of his Assassin brethren.[5]
Actions as Mentor
- "Our duty is to the people, not to custom. [...] We shall be made anew..."
- ―Altaïr, after becoming Mentor, 1191.[src]
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.[4][7]
As the Assassins' main motive was to protect the people, Altaïr found the ritual removal of the ring finger "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. He also devised a method of dispensing poison via the Hidden Blade and, with the assistance of Malik as his right-hand man, designed new possible methods of assassination.[4]
Liberating Cyprus
Attack on Acre's harbor
One month after Al Mualim's death, the Crusades raged on, and the Templars had not yet been defeated. Attempting to flee to Cyprus under the leadership of Armand Bouchart, the Templars had secured Acre's harbor for their escape. Leading an attack on the harbor castle, Altaïr was confronted by the same woman who had posed as Robert de Sable at Majd Addin's funeral.[7]
Blaming Altaïr for ruining her life by killing De Sable, the woman furiously engaged him in a sword duel, though she was ultimately defeated. She subsequently revealed her name to be Maria, and Altaïr took her hostage, forcing her to travel with him to Cyprus.[7]
Temporarily abdicating control of the Order, saying that he "built this Brotherhood to last", Altaïr arrived in Limassol and established contact with Alexander, the leader of the resistance against the Templars within the city. Alexander became Altaïr's primary ally in Cyprus, and also took Maria under his protection.[7]
Retaking Limassol Castle
Altaïr met with Alexander at the local Resistance safehouse, and Alexander revealed that the Templars were based in Limassol Castle. Alexander advised Altaïr to kill the Captain of the castle guard, who would most likely be replaced by one of Alexander's spies afterwards.[7]
Successfully completing this task, Altaïr was told to meet the spy Osman and tell him that "Alexander wishes his grandmother a joyous birthday." Upon receiving the password, Osman told Altaïr that he had heard of the Templars interest in an archive located in Cyprus, and that the ranking Templar in Limassol was Frederick the Red. Osman reduced the castle guard for a short time, allowing Altaïr to sneak into the castle and slay Frederick.[7]
Upon returning to the Resistance safehouse, Altaïr found it surrounded by Templars and set aflame. He killed the Templars outside but found no sign of any person left inside. He left for the Limassol cathedral, where he witnessed Armand Bouchart giving a speech about Frederick's death.[7]
Furious, Bouchart threatened the Cypriots but was advised not to do so by Osman. Bouchart paused for thought and, realizing that Osman was a traitor, killed him. Shortly after, Maria appeared, informing Bouchart of Altaïr's presence. However, the Templar refused to trust Maria, blaming her for De Sable's death and ordering his guards to lock her up. Altaïr managed to save Maria and successfully escorted her back to Alexander near Limassol's port.[7]
There, Altaïr was informed that Bouchart had fled to Kyrenia; Alexander advised him to ask a sailor named Pasha for passage to Kyrenia as well. Before leaving, Altaïr infiltrated the remaining Templar ship docked in the port to look into its shipping manifest. Departing for Kyrenia, Altaïr aimed to get in contact with Alexander's associate, Barnabas.[7]
Arrival in Kyrenia
Finding shelter in the ship hold for the duration of their passage, Altaïr inquired about Maria's life, learning about her childhood in England and previous marriage before she fled for the Crusades.[3] He also tried to engage her in a discussion of ideology and philosophy to convince her to the Assassin way of thinking, but was met with little success.[7]
As the boat arrived in Kyrenia and the two made to climb out of the hold, their identities were discovered by pirates, who sought to turn them in to the authorities for a reward. Seizing the opportunity, Maria kicked Altaïr off the ladder they were scaling and fled. Altaïr managed to evade the pirates and pursued Maria, eventually discovering her caught by Resistance soldiers. He then became acquainted with the group's leader, a man named Markos, who offered to keep an eye on Maria.[7]
Altaïr traveled further into the city, eventually meeting Barnabas at the Resistance's safehouse. After Altaïr explained that he had come to eliminate Armand Bouchart, Barnabas claimed that Bouchart was likely at Buffavento Castle, a Templar stronghold. Barnabas offered his assistance with entering the castle in exchange for the head of a man who had supposedly betrayed the Resistance. Agreeing to the task, Altaïr left to search for the traitor, Jonas.[7]
Altaïr investigated the city and eventually found Jonas talking with another person. Dispatching the nearby guards, Altaïr confronted Jonas, though the latter fled before Altaïr could take any action. Altaïr intercepted him in a secluded area, and Jonas tried to explain that a man known as "The Bull" was after him, but was cut down by Altaïr regardless. Having killed his target, Altaïr left for the harbor to secure Maria.[7]
Altaïr found Maria and Markos being assaulted by guards but managed to save them in time. After Altaïr mentioned "The Bull", Maria revealed that she had met him once, and he was in fact named Moloch. Altaïr, afraid of Maria being captured, told Markos to take her and meet him at the Resistance safehouse. Altaïr went ahead and met with Barnabas again, who explained that Jonas' death had caused riots in the city, instigated by Moloch. After explaining that new Resistance members would soon arrive at the safehouse, Altaïr left to suppress the riots.[7]
Infiltration of Kantara Castle
Taking down Moloch's fanatics throughout Kyrenia, Altaïr managed to calm the riots and prevent disaster. When he returned to the safehouse, Markos questioned him about the riots, and Altaïr confirmed the death of Jonas to be the cause. He then turned his attention to locating and assassinating Moloch; when Maria revealed that the man resided in Kantara Castle, Altaïr departed to infiltrate the structure.[7]
Scaling the castle walls while evading guard attention, Altaïr came upon a chapel and entered via the roof. After finding Moloch at the altar, Altaïr stealthily approached from behind and attempted to assassinate him. However, Moloch detected Altaïr's presence and deflected the attack, leading to a battle between the two. Using Moloch's large size to his advantage, Altaïr grabbed the man's own flail and strangled him with it. As he met his end, Moloch warned Altaïr that his will would expand far beyond the ideals of both the Templars and the Assassins.[7]
Evading Templar guards and Moloch's followers, Altaïr managed to make his way to the top of the castle, where he found himself cornered. Facing the guards advancing upon him, Altaïr countered their attacks, throwing two of Moloch's fanatics over the edge of the castle in the process. Subsequently, Altaïr performed a backwards Leap of Faith into a hay bale and returned to the safehouse.[7]
Aiding the Resistance
At the safehouse, Markos informed Altaïr that the Templars had attacked in the Assassin's absence, and while Markos was hiding they had taken Maria and several Resistance members captive. Markos feared that one of the Templars' prisoners, the Dark Oracle, was responsible for revealing the safehouse's location. However, Altaïr reasoned that it could have been Barnabas who betrayed them to the Templars instead. Shocked, Markos informed Altaïr that Barnabas had been executed the day before Altaïr's arrival in Kyrenia.[7]
With the Resistance members' executions about to take place, Markos requested that Altaïr save them. Altaïr agreed and scouted the city, dispatching guards and freeing several Resistance members. He then quickly returned to the safehouse and reported to Markos, who explained that the remaining prisoners would be located in either the harbor or Buffavento Castle.[7]
First going to the harbor, Altaïr spotted a prison guard and tailed the man to a secluded area, then swiftly neutralized him. Then, impersonating a drunk, Altaïr tricked another guard into revealing the location of the captured Resistance members and the key to their prison. Altaïr infiltrated the Crusader outpost, retrieved the keys and freed the Resistance members, asking if a woman had accompanied them. One member confirmed Altaïr's suspicion and revealed that Moloch's son Shalim had taken her with him. Fending off attacking Templars at the harbor, Altaïr returned to the safehouse.[7]
Infiltration of Buffavento Castle
Expecting that the real Barnabas had revealed too much about the Resistance under torture, Altaïr traveled to Buffavento Castle in order to confront the Dark Oracle. Infiltrating the building under cover of dusk, Altaïr made his way through the fortress' dungeons, stealthily killing any Templars he encountered.[7]
He eventually came upon Shalim and Armand Bouchart, and overheard Armand lecturing Shalim, whose weakness for women had allowed Maria to escape. As Shalim promised to find her, Armand presented him with a package and ordered that it be delivered to Alexander in Limassol. Altaïr, hearing this, was shocked and immediately guessed that Alexander was a Templar spy.[7]
Making his way further into the castle, Altaïr dispatched the warden and his guards to gain a key to the dungeon. There, Armand exited the Oracle's cells, warning his men of her hostility. After Bouchart left, Altaïr entered the Oracle's prison.[7]
With shrill screams, the Oracle appeared and aggressively attacked the Assassin. Despite the Oracle being aided by several prisoners who had lost their sanity, Altaïr eventually defeated her. He questioned what had led to her insanity, though she only responded with twisted ramblings and claims of being an "instrument of God." Deciding to put her out of her misery, Altaïr ended her life with his blade and fled the fortress.[7]
Liberating Kyrenia
Altaïr returned to the safehouse and questioned Markos about Shalim. Markos claimed Shalim was not as vile as his father, and tasked Altaïr with gathering additional intelligence on the man to share in the Market District afterwards. Scouting the city for Shalim, Altaïr witnessed the man abuse and rob civilians before traveling to a brothel. There, he instructed his men to "have fun" and left them to abuse the city's civilians further.[7]
Altaïr dispatched all of Shalim's henchmen throughout the districts before rendezvousing with Markos, informing him of Shalim's violent and brash actions. Markos mentioned Shalim's constant confessions at church and suggested Altaïr speak with one of the Scholars there.[7]
While traveling to the church, Altaïr witnessed Shalim addressing the people, promising reward through hard work. Meeting with the Scholar, Altaïr asked about Shalim's attitude change, to which the Scholar suggested they speak in private. However, as Altaïr approached their meeting place, a crate of materials collapsed on the Scholar, killing him. Noticing a Templar with face obscured above, Altaïr pursued him from the rooftops, but the killer managed to escape.[7]
Returning to the safehouse, Altaïr was next directed to the harbor. There, he noticed a carriage of female dancers with Maria among them. Concluding the Templars would attempt to inspect the carriage and recognize Maria, Altaïr dispatched observing Templar soldiers as the carriage traveled through the city. As it safely passed the city walls, Altaïr followed to discover Maria's intended destination.[7]
- "You dishonor our father, Assassin! But you will not dishonor his cause!"
- ―Shalim and Shahar to Altaïr, 1192.
As the carriage came to a halt at the Saint Hilarion Castle, Altaïr watched from afar as Maria entered the building. Scaling the wall and stealthily killing any guards he encountered, Altaïr finally located Shalim in his quarters. Maria then entered and demanded answers from Shalim, asking if the Templars intended to use the Apple for tyranny when she believed they wished for liberty. Shalim replied that people were meant to be led like sheep and those who defied the Templars would be disposed of.[7]
When Maria denied this, Shalim became more aggressive. Altaïr then entered the room, calling out to Shalim. However, the Templar revealed himself to be Shahar, Shalim's twin and the man who Altaïr saw speaking to the civilians. Shalim himself arrived at the scene, and the twins prepared to duel Altaïr and Maria. However, after disarming the guards present, Maria fled and left the Assassin to fend for himself. After a long battle, Altaïr eventually proved the victor and killed both twins.[7]
Upon Altaïr's return to the safehouse, Markos joyfully informed him of the Templars' abrupt departure from Kyrenia. Concluding the Templar Archive was elsewhere, as they would not leave it unprotected so willingly, Markos claimed the Templars sailed for Limassol instead. Altaïr bid Markos farewell, claiming he had served his country well, and sailed to Limassol to confront the remaining Templars in Cyprus.[7]
Routing the Templars
Altaïr entered the new safehouse in Limassol to find Alexander horrified by his presence, accusing Altaïr of being a traitor to the Resistance. Altaïr, in response, asked if he had received a package from the Templars. Alexander confirmed that he had and exclaimed that it contained the head of Barnabas. After inspecting the package, Altaïr claimed the head belonged to a different man from the Barnabas he met, and that the real Barnabas was executed before his arrival to be replaced with a Templar spy. Alexander noted that the Templars had used the same tricks in Limassol, turning several Resistance members to the Templar cause through propaganda.[7]
Tasking himself with dispatching the Templar soldiers in order to prevent any further conflict, Altaïr noticed a Templar contact at the harbor consorting with pirates and Crusaders. Tailing him to an obscured area, Altaïr posed as a messenger for Bouchart to ask after the man's location. The contact claimed he was unable to answer, but noted that several of his men were murdered the previous night by a Templar sergeant. Asked where the sergeant was, the contact directed Altaïr to the Cathedral. There, Altaïr intercepted the sergeant, who confessed that he should seek out a man named Demetris.[7]
Arriving at the home of Demetris, Altaïr stealthily entered from the rooftop before making his presence known. Demetris admitted that he was responsible for the murder at the harbor, but before he could speak further he was killed by a throwing knife flung from above. Noticing the same Templar agent from Kyrenia, Altaïr attempted pursuit, but found the Templar gone when he reached the roof.[7]
Returning to the safehouse, Altaïr found it abandoned, and discovered a note from Alexander requesting his presence at the Limassol castle courtyard. Expecting a trap, Altaïr nonetheless proceeded to the courtyard, where he found the dead body of Alexander. Saddened by his friend's death, Altaïr looked up to the balcony above only to find the Templar agent sneering at him. An enraged mob of citizens then arrived in the courtyard, convinced Altaïr had killed Alexander. After failing to calm them by rational means, Altaïr reluctantly used the Apple on the group, telling them that Bouchart and the Templars were the true enemy. The civilians then left the courtyard, under the influence of the Apple.[7]
As the agent mocked the Assassin, he was suddenly stabbed from behind and kicked from the balcony. In his place stood Maria, who revealed that she and Altaïr were directly above the Templar Archive. As they prepared to enter, a group of Templars attacked, and Maria fled inside the Archive while Altaïr fought them off. After dispatching them all, the Assassin entered the Archive, eliminating additional forces guarding the way forward.[7]
- Bouchart: "Ever since you stuck your nose into too many dark corners, the Archive hasn't been safe."
- Altaïr: "I wish I could say I'm sorry. But I tend to get what I want."
- —Altaïr and Bouchart at the Templar Archive.
Progressing deep into the Archive, Altaïr eventually witnessed a duel between Maria and Bouchart, ending in Maria being knocked unconscious. As Altaïr rushed to her side, Bouchart explained that because of Isaac Comnenus the Archive was almost exposed to the public; however, the Templars were able to purchase Cyprus, already in their control, from King Richard to divert his attention from their efforts. Further, he revealed that in response to Altaïr's investigations, they had moved the contents of the Archive in his absence. Drawing his sword, Armand then challenged Altaïr to a duel.[7]
Both skilled swordsmen, Bouchart and Altaïr attacked each other with skill and speed. However, Altaïr eventually gained the upper hand, dodged Bouchart's attack and impaled him. In his dying moments, Bouchart credited Altaïr for his superior skill, but warned the Assassin to regard the Piece of Eden's safety and keep it hidden.[7]
With Bouchart dead, Altaïr went to Maria's aid as she regained consciousness. Suddenly, the Archive began to come apart as the Templars shelled the structure, planning to leave no evidence. Working together, Altaïr and Maria were able to climb through the crumbling structure and escape.[7]
Walking near the harbor, Maria confirmed her retirement from the Templar Order, claiming she would head East rather than return to England. When she asked after his plans, Altaïr claimed he was "ruined by curiosity" and wished to travel the world, continuing to learn while expanding the Assassin Order. He also expressed a desire to use the Apple, acknowledging a warning from Maria's but nonetheless believing it could be used for good. Altaïr then remarked that he would travel East as well, departing from Cyprus with Maria at his side.[7]
Changing the Order
After returning from Cyprus, Altaïr began to put the Apple to use, peering into it often and gaining extensive knowledge of the world.[4] In 1193, he and Maria married in Limassol with Markos as a guest of honor, out of respect to the Cypriots who offered the island to the Assassins as a base. They then returned to Masyaf, where their first son Darim was born in 1195. Two years later, after a visit to Acre[4], the couple had a second son, Sef.[3]
Altaïr eventually began to promote the ways of the Assassin Order by traveling to various cities and regions throughout the Old World. These journeys were largely successful, barring an ill-fated attempt to spread the Creed to Constantinople. In 1204, Altaïr traveled to the city, but found it besieged by Crusaders following a period of civil unrest. He then returned to Masyaf in bitter disappointment.[3]
Using the Apple "in small doses, and with a focused mind," Altaïr gained knowledge of a form of metal that was lighter and stronger than any yet known, and created an armor set from it. Seeing the danger that such invulnerability could present, he decided to erase the formula to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. He also used the Apple to help him redesign the Hidden Blade so that it could contain a device capable of launching small projectiles.[4]
Contrary to what his former mentor strove for, Altaïr allowed the members of the Order to express love for their children. While Al Mualim believed that love would make them weaker, Altaïr thought that it would render them more willing to make sacrifices for the right cause.[4]
Fall from grace
Journey to Mongolia
In 1217, Genghis Khan was rapidly approaching from the east and preventing the Assassin Order's expansion, progress Altaïr suspected was helped along by a Piece of Eden. Thus, Altaïr, Maria and Darim (an accomplished crossbowman) left for Mongolia. Sef was left behind to take care of his wife and two children and Malik was placed in temporary control of the Order.[3]
In Mongolia, Altaïr and company liaised with the Assassin Qulan Gal, and the four traveled to nearby Xing-ging in Xu province, which was being besieged by the Mongols. Darim found a vantage point to look over the Mongol encampment, disposing of any guards who might notice them, while Altaïr and Qulan Gal infiltrated the camp. However, Altaïr had lost some of his stealth in his old age and was detected by a guard, who wounded him before falling at the hand of Qulan Gal. Qulan Gal helped Altaïr escape the camp before rendezvousing with Darim. Together Qulan Gal and Darim assassinated Khan, and the family returned home.[3]
Return to Masyaf
When they arrived in Masyaf in 1228, they were greeted by Swami, a former apprentice whom they disliked. Altaïr asked why they had not been greeted by Rauf as he had requested in his letters, and Swami claimed that Rauf had died of fever during their absence.[3]
He led the three to the castle, which they found half-abandoned, stripped of the life it had had under Altaïr's rule. Instead of being directed to the Master's tower as Altaïr expected, they were guided to a smaller room in the right wing of the castle. When Maria asked after Sef, Swami responded that he had traveled to Alamut with his family. Irritated, Altaïr demanded to speak with Malik, and Swami explained that Malik had been thrown into prison. In addition, in the absence of a Mentor, a council had been formed to lead the Order with Abbas Sofian at its head. Altaïr and Maria, not trusting the situation, asked Darim to travel to Alamut, and he left to retrieve his brother.[3]
The next day, Altaïr and Maria went to the Master's tower to meet the council, and Altaïr saw that it consisted of the most weak-minded people in the Order. He told them of his family's travels in Mongolia, after which Abbas explained what had happened to Sef: he had been killed by Malik a few weeks before, after Sef discovered that Malik intended to usurp the position of Mentor. Altaïr, furious, demanded that control of the Order be returned to him, as the Creed would decree it. Backed by the manipulated council, Abbas replied that the Creed no longer did.[3]
Finding the truth
Altaïr and Maria returned to their residence, where they mourned the death of their son and Altaïr began reflecting on the pain he had caused Malik in his life, wondering if Malik truly hated him. Maria convinced Altaïr that Malik would never betray him, and he resolved to infiltrate the Masyaf dungeon and rescue his friend.[3]
Evading patrolling and sleeping guards, Altaïr sneaked into the prison and found Malik in one of the cells, skinny to the bone, hair long and beard overgrown. Altaïr knocked the guard outside unconscious before lifting Malik's arm over his shoulder and taking him back to their residence. There, Malik revealed that Abbas had staged a coup two years before, had Sef killed, and framed Malik for the murder. Malik regretted that he had not been a better leader, claiming this would not have happened to Altaïr. Altaïr and Maria waited until he was asleep before leaving to confront Abbas.[3]
Arriving in the fortress, the two together faced Abbas, who was joined by Swami bearing a burlap sack. Abbas delivered the parcel to Altaïr, showing that it contained the head of Malik, whom Swami had executed after they left their quarters. Abbas asked Altaïr why he had infiltrated the prison, which caused the other Assassins present to doubt Altaïr's motives.[3]
Abbas said that Altaïr was not in a state to effectively control the Order, and demanded that he give up the Apple of Eden. Altaïr agreed, to Maria's shock, taking the Apple out of his robes. As Swami approached to take it, he whispered that he had told Sef before his execution that Altaïr had ordered his death. Altaïr became furious, and his rage was sent into the Apple; its power froze Swami and drove the man to self-injury. Maria, attempting to intervene, was fatally wounded by Swami's hand in the ensuing frenzy. Altaïr took her in his arms, and she told him to be strong before passing away.[3][5]
Although Abbas ordered his men to attack Altaïr and claim the Apple, the other Assassins were afraid that Altaïr might use the artifact again. Briefly tempted to follow through and use the Apple to destroy himself and all around him, Altaïr instead chose to flee.[3]
Escaping with Darim, he traveled to Alamut to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. Grieved by the loss of his wife and son and consumed by hatred of the Apple, Altaïr slipped into a depression. His state eventually drove away his daughter-in-law and granddaughters, who settled in Alexandria, Egypt. Also unable to bear his father's remorse and obsession, Darim left for France and England to warn them of the emerging Mongol threat.[3]
After several years, Altaïr regained himself and began studying the Apple of Eden again, using the knowledge he gleaned from it to create new designs, tactics and medicine. During his study, he discovered that the fortress of Alamut was built upon the remains of a First Civilization temple and went inside. There he unearthed a series of Memory Seals, ancient artifacts capable of recording genetic memory. He took six of these seals and recorded his most significant memories on five of them, keeping the final one for later use.[3]
Reclaiming his title
- "There will be no killing in the name of this old man."
- ―Altaïr shortly before his return as leader of the Levantine Assassins.[src]
In 1247, Altaïr left Alamut and began the journey back to Masyaf. Stopping to rest at a well near the village, he was woken by a local merchant named Mukhlis, who was promptly attacked by the infamous bandit Bayhas and two of his henchmen. When they raided Mukhlis' supplies and attempted to kill him, Altaïr faced the bandits and managed to eliminate the first henchman with ease. However, when he faced the other two men, it became clear that his combat skills had deteriorated with age. Though Altaïr suffered serious wounds and was nearly overwhelmed, Mukhlis rushed to assist him and they were able to take down Bayhas before the last henchman fled on horseback.[3]
Out of gratitude for Altaïr's assistance, Mukhlis brought the Assassin to his home in Masyaf, where his wife Aalia and daughter Nada tended to his wounds. For two days Altaïr grew dangerously pale, but on the third day regained his color. Mukhlis, who had been speaking to him for the past three days, mentioned that Master Altaïr would not have allowed the Order to crumble as Abbas did.[3]
When Mukhlis mentioned his name, Altaïr woke and revealed his identity. The merchant brought the state of the Order to Altaïr's attention, saying the people of the village were heavily taxed and abused by the Assassins, who no longer offered them protection. Abbas had even given leave for Fahad, father of the slain Bayhas, to enter the village, search out and cut down his son's killer, for a price.
The next day, Altaïr went into the village and began living the true ways of the Order by example--moderating arguments, presenting designs for improved items to tradesman, and treating the sick. As he traveled across the village, he noticed an Assassin following him, led the man to a secluded area and addressed him privately.[3]
The Assassin said that he was one of few that remained loyal to the old codes and revealed himself to be Tazim Al-Sayf, Malik's son, who secretly went by his father's name. After embracing the man, Altaïr revealed he planned to retake control of the Order to restore it back to its former glory. He asked Tazim to rally all the Assassins that remained loyal to him. The next morning, Altaïr waited outside the castle gates and was met by the young Malik and a group of roughly twenty Assassins.[3]
He explained that there was to be no killing; the Assassins should respect the Creed, and no Assassin, regardless of loyalty, should kill a Brother. One of Abbas' followers heard this and charged at Altaïr, hoping to kill him and stop the uprising. Despite his old age, Altaïr dodged the incoming attack and incapacitated the Assassin. The Assassins loyal to Abbas, who fought without enthusiasm, were all easily captured or knocked unconscious.[3]
A second wave arrived, including Assassin archers, who readied their bows at the ramparts. Altaïr hoped that they would be of good heart and lower their bows once they saw Altaïr's men did not intend to kill. As Abbas and Altaïr caught sight of one another, the archers lowered their bows, and the Assassins loyal to Abbas surrendered as well, quickly noticing the turn of events.[3]
The castle gates were opened by surrendering Assassins, and Altaïr and Abbas came face to face. Still filled with hatred for Altaïr and aware that the tide of battle had turned against him, Abbas sent his remaining men to attack Altaïr, daring his rival to take back the Order without any loss of Assassin life. As the final wave advanced, Altaïr raised his arm and pointed at Abbas, shooting him with the Hidden Gun. Abbas' forces surrendered, and Altaïr approached the man in his final moments. With his last words, Abbas said that he still would not believe what Altaïr had said about his father, and that he would find the truth soon in the afterlife. [3]
At this, Altaïr was the Mentor once again. Two days later, Fahad arrived with his force to take revenge for his son. However, Altaïr managed to persuade him to back down, saying that they would only cause the downfall of their own communities should their forces fight one another.[3]
Later life
- Altaïr: "Be safe and stay alert."
- Niccolò Polo: "Likewise, Master. Take care of yourself."
- Altaïr: "I'll consider it."
- —Altaïr's and Niccolò Polo's last words to each other, 1257.[src]
In the decade that followed his reclamation of the Order, Altaïr began building a library underneath the Masyaf fortress, where he stored thousands of his books containing knowledge gained from the Apple. The five seals he had recorded while residing in Alamut were used as keys for this library. After it was completed, Altaïr sent Darim to invite the Venetian explorers Niccolò and Maffeo Polo to Masyaf. When they arrived, Altaïr told Niccolò stories about his life, which Niccolò would later pass on to his son, Marco, in the form of a journal.[3]
Additionally, Altaïr began to disperse the Order from Masyaf, stating that it should be spread throughout the world. He intended to have Assassin Guilds created in new countries, a task for which he believed the Polos could be instrumental. With the assistance of Darim, he also had his books removed from the Masyaf library, giving some to the Polos and sending the remainder to Alexandria.[3]
In late 1257, Masyaf came under siege by Mongols, and Niccolò and Maffeo were forced to leave. Before they did, Altaïr gave his Codex to the explorers, relying on them to further spread the teachings of the Assassins. Altaïr then escorted the two out of Masyaf, fighting off the Mongols with his Apple of Eden. Standing in front of Masyaf's gates, Altaïr handed Niccolò five of the six Memory Seals he had previously recorded,[5] asking that they be hidden so they would not fall into the wrong hands. While the brothers unfortunately lost the Codex to the Mongols on their way home, they were able to successfullly hide the seals throughout Constantinople.[3]
Following their departure, Altaïr returned to Masyaf castle and, once he was sure everyone else had been evacuated, met with his son outside the library. Initially confused about his father's actions, Darim eventually deduced that the library was meant to be a vault; Altaïr confirmed this conclusion, and revealed that he intended to seal both the Apple and himself inside. Saying farewell to his son, Altaïr entered and locked the library before making his way to its far end. There, he placed the Apple on a pedestal and sealed it behind the wall. Desiring to rest for a while, Altaïr seated himself on a chair in the center of library, imprinting a memory onto his sixth and final key before passing away.[5]
Legacy
- "All that is good in me, began with you, father."
- ―Darim to his father before leaving Masyaf, 1257[src]
In 1269, Altaïr's Codex passed into the hands of Marco Polo, who recovered it from Kublai Khan. The Templars, having knowledge about the Codex, hired a contingent of pirates to retrieve it from the Assassin Dante Alighieri, who was transporting it from Venice to Spain at the time. Dante was also escorted by his apprentice, a man named Domenico, who had only recently been made aware of his Assassin heritage. As the pirates attacked, Domenico broke apart the Codex and hid it, though he was too late to save the lives of his Master and wife.[8]
Eventually, Domenico and his son took the name Auditore and constructed the Villa Auditore in Monteriggioni.[8] Beneath the villa, they built the Sanctuary, inside of which rested the unbreakable armor of Altaïr. These robes later passed into the possession of one of Domenico's descendants: the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze.[4]
Ezio would use Altaïr's Codex to construct weapons with the help of Leonardo da Vinci and locate the hidden Vatican Vault. After the eventual defeat of the Templars in Rome, Ezio traveled to Masyaf to learn more about the Order, but found the fortress overrun by Templars. Traveling to Constantinople, Ezio searched for the seals left behind by Altaïr, gained access to the library underneath Masyaf and ultimately revealed the future.[5]
Although Ezio was able to locate Altaïr's hidden Apple, he chose to leave it be, claiming that he had "seen enough for one life". The Apple was eventually removed from the library and next seen in the hands of Queen Elizabeth I of England some time after she gained the throne in 1558. In addition, one of Altaïr's descendants, Iskender, was the Mentor of the Egyptian Assassins in Alexandria while Ezio was in Constantinople.[5]
In 2012, the Templar organization Abstergo Industries kidnapped a descendant of Altaïr, Desmond Miles, as "Subject 17" of the Animus Project. Desmond was forced to relive the genetic memories of Altaïr as Abstergo strove to locate the Assassin's confrontation with Al Mualim, during which he saw a map noting the locations of Pieces of Eden throughout the world. This information in hand, they intended to use it to assist in creating a "New World Order".[2]
Following his escape from Abstergo Industries, Desmond, suffering from a condition known as the Bleeding Effect, relived one of Altaïr's memories while outside the Animus. During the memory, Altaïr chased a hooded figure to the top of the highest tower in the Acre Citadel, where she revealed herself to be Maria. After sharing an intimate moment with her, Altaïr left, and Desmond was shocked to find his consciousness separate from Altaïr and focus on Maria. He had just witnessed the conception of his ancestor, Sef Ibn-La'Ahad, further establishing the nature of genetic memory.[4]
After entering a comatose state, Desmond was placed in the Animus 2.03 in the hope of repairing his splintered subconscious, where he searched for a specific memory connecting himself, Altaïr and Ezio. Altaïr's Apple and Ezio's knowledge of the future enabled Desmond to enter a Synch Nexus and receive the location of the Grand Temple from Jupiter, a member of the First Civilization.[5]
Characteristics and personality
- Malik: "I do not accept your apology."
- Altaïr: "I understand."
- Malik: "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."
- —Altaïr and Malik shortly before the funeral of Majd Addin, 1191.[src]
Altaïr was raised at the Assassins fortress at Masyaf and possessed incredible skills, quickly rising through the ranks of the Order. A cold and objective person, he fully devoted himself to the cause he chose to pursue. Altaïr had a rebellious nature, and was often impetuous, demanding, arrogant, and impatient. However, after his failure at Solomon's Temple and being tasked with slaying the nine, Altaïr began listening to the final words of his victims, and their justifications for their deeds.[2]
As his mission progressed, his attitude changed, and he began to more closely observe connections between his targets and draw more effectively upon the teachings of the Creed. Eventually, he became a calm, driven and wise man, although he still occasionally let anger get the best of him. Even in his early life as an Assassin, Altaïr was one of the most respected and feared in the Order, second only to the Brotherhood's leader, Al Mualim.[2]
Smart and dedicated, Altaïr became passionate about the pursuit of knowledge, and his determination ensured the survival of the Order. He understood that the new world would have no place for the current ways of the Assassins and thus changed their practices accordingly.[4] His cold personality and focus also did not impede his emotions: Altaïr was known to have fallen in love with Adha,[6] and later Maria Thorpe, Robert de Sable's steward. While their relationship was initially rocky, Altaïr's persistence and the mutual respect they shared led to love, and she became his wife and the mother of his children.[3][4]
Following Maria's death, Altaïr fell into deep depression and isolated himself from the world, driving away his remaining loved ones. During this time, he began to hate the Apple. However, by the time he reclaimed his title as leader of the Levantine Assassins and rebuilt the Order, Altaïr had regained the mental fortitude to put his grief behind him.[3]
Altaïr was a natural leader, and as early as age 24 he was able to successfully devise a strategy to defeat their Templar attackers and save Al Mualim during the Assault on Masyaf. As Mentor, he was believed to have done more for the Order than any Mentor before, and his influence can still be felt into the modern age.[3][5]
Equipment and skills
Altaïr was a Master Assassin and instructor, capable of extraordinary acrobatic feats, adept in social stealth, and capable in the application of deadly arts. Trained extensively, he was able to overcome any obstacle, human or terrain, climb the tallest tower and jump from the highest ledge without a hint of fear.[2]
Like other Assassins, he was also trained in stealth assassination techniques, hand-to-hand and weapons combat, and blade throwing. His noncombat skills included climbing, urban acrobatics, eavesdropping, interrogation, and pickpocketing. Besides physical prowess, he also had extensive knowledge of Holy Land politics and religion, which helped the Assassins understand their opponents.[2]
As a high member of the Order, Altaïr possessed an extensive arsenal comprised of a longsword, a short blade, throwing knives, and the iconic Hidden Blade. Altaïr also possessed an ability called Eagle Vision, a sort of "sixth sense" or intuition that allowed him to see people's true intentions, though this seemed to be a rarity even among the Assassins. According to Niccolò Polo, Altaïr retained the same strength, stamina and skill he had in his youth at the age of 92, possibly due to the Assassin retraining and regaining his old skills upon reclaiming the title of leader.[3]
Due to his gift of Eagle Vision, 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 throughout the Assassin Order even after his death.[9]
As a Master Assassin, Altaïr wore long white robes with a red sash, leather armor, and sheaths to store his weaponry and pouches. At 92, Altaïr wore long white robes with patterns imprinted on them and an emerald cape. Despite his age, Altaïr still continued to wield two Hidden Blades, though he carried no other weapon.[5]
Romantic life
While Altaïr had some unexceptional physical relationships in his youth,[3] his earliest known love interest was Adha, the Chalice. They first appeared to have a friendly relationship, but his Codex made the nature of his feelings toward her clearer.[6] Her death consumed the young Assassin with hatred, and he swore vengeance on all those responsible. He hunted down and killed every man involved in her death, but these acts brought no joy or satisfaction, and he was left heavily scarred by her memory. He wrote in the Codex that he felt he would never have the same feelings for any other woman, and that the love he later felt for Maria Thorpe proved him wrong.[4]
Altaïr first met Maria when she was serving Robert de Sable as a decoy at the funeral of Majd Addin. While he was initially fooled by her disguise, he quickly identified her as a woman by the sound of her voice, though he was still surprised to see a feminine face when he removed her helm. While he immediately found her "entrancing"[3], Maria did not share his early feelings, attempting to kill him when they met again in Acre.[2][7]
There was no improvement in their relationship until she became Altaïr's prisoner and he brought her to Cyprus and Kyrenia with him. Maria acted rebelliously and treated Altaïr with disdain at first; this state frustrated the Assassin, particularly when she would abandon him in the midst of combat. However, in time they fostered a mutual respect for each other, particularly after Maria learned the truth of the Templar cause. In Altaïr's Codex, he revealed that they were eventually married and had two sons, Darim and Sef Ibn-La'Ahad. They remained constant companions until Maria's death in 1228, and afterward Altaïr still looked to her memory for guidance.[3][4]
Trivia
Assassin's Creed
- Altaïr was the youngest known Assassin to attain the rank of Master Assassin.
- Altaïr's American accent in Assassin's Creed was an intentional design choice. Philip Shahbaz stated in an interview that Altaïr was originally going to have a Middle Eastern accent, but the voice directors thought Shahbaz had an "awesome-sounding voice".
- Altaïr was seen wielding a crossbow in the E3 trailer for the original Assassin's Creed, though the weapon did not appear until Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. Altaïr used the weapon in the same manner Ezio did, by holding it one-handed and firing single bolts in a short span of time.
- In promotional artwork, Altaïr wore only a glove on his left hand. In the game, he wore gloves on both hands.
- Lucy Stillman once mentioned an error with the Animus 1.28 software which caused ancestors to drown, explaining Altaïr's inability to swim.[10]
Assassin's Creed Bloodlines
- Though Altaïr did not have a sheath for his short blade on his back, he would nevertheless draw and sheathe his dagger as though he did.
Assassin's Creed II
- During Desmond's vision of the chase between Altaïr and Maria Thorpe, Altaïr would not drown should he fall into the sea surrounding the Acre citadel.
- During the vision, Altaïr could only kill Templars using his sword, and only use his Hidden Blade for aerial and ledge assassinations.
- Altaïr also fought in a similar manner to Ezio, and Templars would only react to him by pushing him away, rather than attacking.
- Altaïr, Ezio and Desmond shared exactly the same face in Assassin's Creed II, except for the beard that Ezio grew when he became older, along with other minor differences.
- Altaïr's robes were available as an outfit for Ezio for 20 Uplay points.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- In 2012, Desmond could interact with the statue of Altaïr in the Monteriggioni sanctuary, saying "Hey, wassa-matta-you, Altaïr?" Rebecca responded that it was "racist" for him to refer to the Assassin that way.
- If Desmond interacted with the statue once more, he would say the same line with no response from Rebecca.
- Altaïr's robes were available as an outfit for Ezio to wear for 20 Uplay points.
Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- Although Altaïr was born in 1165, he was noted as being 25 years old in 1191 in the game manual.[11]
- Altaïr's voice differed from the one in Assassin's Creed, gaining a Middle Eastern accent.
- Revelations was the only installment where Altaïr was seen with his hood down, during his final moments with his son, Darim.
- Altaïr was able to air and ledge assassinate in an early memory contained within one of the seals, though he did not officially record those techniques until later in his life. Developers Darby McDevitt and Falko Poiker confirmed that he was able perform these techniques due to the dangerous situation he was placed in.
- As with Assassin's Creed II and Brotherhood, a leather sheath for a short blade could be seen on Altaïr's back, despite the fact that he did not have the appropriate weapon.
- When replaying "The Mentor's Keeper" and "The Mentor's Wake" memories, there was a glitch that would make Altaïr appear as he did in "A New Regime".
- Another glitch during these memories caused Altaïr's low profile stance to slowly shift into high profile when standing still, even if the high profile button was not held down.
- Altaïr's robes were available as an outfit for Ezio to wear. They could be obtained as a pre-order bonus or through purchasing the Lost Archive DLC.
Assassin's Creed III
- Altaïr's robes were available in Assassin's Creed III as an outfit for Connor to wear. They could be unlocked by attaining full synchronization in all DNA sequences. The robes appeared as they looked in Revelations.
Multiple Entries
- Altaïr was six feet tall and weighed 170 pounds.[12]
- Altaïr voice changed four times throughout the games. His voice in Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles sounded slightly higher than that of the original Assassin's Creed while maintaining the same accent. He had a Middle Eastern accent in both Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines and Assassin's Creed: Revelations, with a distinct voice for each.
- Altaïr was a skilled artist, illustrating in his Codex blueprints for Hidden Blade modifications, manuals for assassination techniques, maps, and even a detailed sketch bordered with hand-drawn flowers of his wife, Maria.
Name
- Altaïr's connection to eagles was not coincidental; he was named after the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, known as "The Eagle."
- There were different pronunciations of the name "Altaïr." In Arabic, it was pronounced "Al-tai-ear" 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."
- Strictly, due to Arabic grammar, the name "Altaïr" would normally be pronounced as "At-air" with no "l". [citation needed]
Other Appearances
- Altaïr appeared as a guest character in Ubisoft's Academy of Champions: Soccer, along with several other characters that they had created.
- Altaïr's robes could be unlocked as a skin in the 2008 Ubisoft game Prince of Persia.
- Altaïr's robes could be bought in the Alter Ego store on PlayStation Home for both male and female avatars.
- In the game The Saboteur, there was a car named Altaïr, which was also nicknamed "The Flying Eagle".
- In the game Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Altaïr's outfit was available for use by Solid Snake after unlocking the "Assassin" emblem or by entering a password.
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36 2.37 2.38 2.39 2.40 Assassin's Creed
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 3.35 3.36 3.37 3.38 3.39 Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 Assassin's Creed II
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 7.32 7.33 7.34 7.35 7.36 7.37 7.38 7.39 7.40 Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Assassin's Creed II - Auditore Family Crypt
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II - Game Manual
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Game Manual
- ↑ Assassin's Creed - Game Manual
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