Editing Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (section)

===Elevation to Master Assassin===
In 1189, the Templars launched an assault on Masyaf, aided by their double agent, Haras. Altaïr entered the village on horseback and rescued his fellow Assassin, Faisal, before reuniting with Abbas. While Abbas urged a retreat, Altaïr proposed a strategy to flank the Templars and lead them into the canyon while he himself rescued Al Mualim, who had been taken hostage inside the fortress.

Altaïr fought his way to the fortress, eliminating Templar soldiers and rescuing villagers. Upon reaching the gates, he encountered Haras, who taunted him and began executing captured Assassins with a crossbow. Unable to enter through the gates, Altaïr climbed the fortress walls, made his way along the battlements, and leaped from a balcony to assassinate Haras from above. In his final moments, Haras expressed his disillusionment with the Creed, believing that the Assassins placed too much trust in humanity. Altaïr attempted to persuade him otherwise, but Haras died, unwavering in his beliefs.

After freeing Al Mualim, Altaïr earned his respect, and the two walked together. The Mentor expressed his pride in Altaïr's actions and remarked on how much he resembled his late father. When asked if he regretted his life as an Assassin, Altaïr replied that he did not, as it was the only life he had known. Al Mualim suggested that one day, Altaïr might find reasons to regret and that it would ultimately be his choice to determine his path.

Following the successful defense of Masyaf from the remaining Templars, Altaïr was promoted to the rank of Master Assassin, the youngest in the Order's history to achieve this honor. Upon hearing the news, Abbas spat at Altaïr's feet, while Altaïr responded with a sneer, displaying his first notable act of arrogance.