Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad: The First Legendary Assassin

A Shadow Warrior and a Revolutionary Thinker

Born in 1165, Altaïr was raised within the Assassin Brotherhood under the guidance of Al Mualim. Gifted yet arrogant, he is assigned a crucial mission in 1191 to recover an artifact coveted by the Templars: the Apple of Eden. His initial failure forces him into a journey of self-discovery that ultimately reshapes his understanding of the Assassin’s Creed.

A Master Assassin and a Brotherhood Pioneer

Altaïr revolutionizes the Brotherhood’s techniques and ideology through intelligence and determination:

• Silent execution and infiltration: His agility and stealth make him a formidable assassin.

• Mastery of the Hidden Blade: The Assassins’ iconic weapon, refined under his influence.

• Strategic insight and ideological reform: Challenges the Brotherhood’s blind obedience and establishes a new philosophy.

• Altaïr’s legacy: His knowledge influences future generations, including Ezio Auditore centuries later.

An Everlasting Legend

Altaïr doesn’t just complete missions; he redefines what it means to be an Assassin by valuing wisdom over sheer force. His battle against the Templars and his pursuit of truth make him an essential figure in Assassin’s Creed, inspiring future Assassins in their fight against oppression and manipulation.