Who they are
Al Mualim uses the Creed's language while pursuing absolute control. His role establishes that the franchise's conflict is never safely contained inside one faction.
Their story belongs to The Levant. Altaïr learns that a creed about freedom cannot survive leaders who demand obedience without scrutiny.
Their story, step by step
- Step 1
Guide the Brotherhood
Al Mualim presents himself as Altaïr's teacher and the steward of a cause larger than any one Assassin.
- Step 2
Use the Apple to control
His secret ambition reveals a contradiction at the center of his authority: he pursues peace by stripping others of the freedom the Creed claims to protect.
- Step 3
What their choices leave behind
His fall becomes Altaïr's first lasting lesson that the Brotherhood itself must be subject to scrutiny.
Turning points
- Becoming Mentor at Masyaf.
- Seeking the Apple of Eden for control.
- Being confronted by Altaïr and the consequences of his betrayal.
Where their story stands now
His fall becomes Altaïr's first lasting lesson that the Brotherhood itself must be subject to scrutiny.
Who they are tied to
Games they appear in
Where this fits in the story
- The Levant · step 1
Break the rules
Altaïr's failure makes obedience and humility central problems.
- The Levant · step 2
Hunt the targets
Each assassination reveals a larger network.
- The Levant · step 3
Confront Al Mualim
The mentor embodies control inside the Brotherhood itself.
- The Levant · step 4
Leave a codex
Altaïr's reforms become Ezio's inheritance.