Raubahn Aldynn

Raubahn Aldynn is a non-player character in Final Fantasy XIV. He leads Ul'dah's Grand Company, the Immortal Flames. He was once a resident of Ala Mhigo before its fall to the Garlean Empire.
By buying the Coliseum in Ul'dah using his winnings as a champion Gladiator, Raubahn earned himself a place in the Syndicate. Unlike the rest, he is faithful to Sultana Nanamo Ul Namo and has reinstated the Immortal Flames as a means for the Sultanate to combat the impending imperial threat.
==History==
===Early life===
Raubahn was born in Coldhearth, a hamlet in the Peaks of Gyr Abania. During the reign of the tyrant Theodoric, the King of Ruin, the firebrand Curtis Hext once visited Coldhearth to rally others to rebel against the mad king. A young Raubahn and Ilberd Feare attended his speech where he wrote the slogan "Liberty or Death" on the Aldynn home. Like many other Ala Mhigans living in the rugged highlands, Raubahn sought a career in military. Among his earliest combat actions were skirmishes with Garlean patrols on the Ilsabard border.
When Raubahn was twenty-five, following the sudden Garlean invasion by Gaius van Baelsar after the civil war, his nation fell. Raubahn fled westward into the greater Eorzea. He spent two years as a vagabond before coming to Ul'dah, where he was arrested for suspected espionage and sentenced to the Bloodsands.
For many years thereafter, Raubahn fought as a gladiator upon the bloodsands of the Coliseum. Wielding the ancient bladedancing techniques of Gyr Abania, he won his freedom, the people's love, and a popular title, the "Bull of Ala Mhigo". Raubahn met a young Lalafell named Pipin Tarupin who was sold to slavery to pay his father's debts; Raubahn used his prize money to emancipate the lad and acquire legal guardianship.Tales from the Storm: When the Wager Pays Off By the time of his thirty-seventh nameday, he purchased the Coliseum itself, and by doing so earned himself a place amongst the Syndicate.
===Final Fantasy XIV (version 1.0)===
Raubahn's illustrious career allowed him to buy his way into a seat on the Syndicate. Fiercely loyal to the young Sultana Nanamo Ul Namo, he reorganized Ul'dah's military into the Immortal Flames to face the threat posed by Nael van Darnus and Project Meteor.
===Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn===
If the adventurer began their journey in Ul'dah, they met Raubahn when Nanamo arrived to thank them for reclaiming her royal crown from thieves. He later spoke to the adventurer during the royal banquet, disclosing with them the state of Ul'dah and the sultana's difficulties. Upon beholding the adventurer's crystal of light, Raubahn compared them to the Warriors of Light who took part in the Battle of Carteneau.
This triggered the adventurer's Echo, causing them to witness a flashback to the Battle of Carteneau. Despite wanting to press the battle, he agreed with the other Alliance leaders to call for a retreat. Following the banquet, Raubahn sent the adventurer as their personal envoy to the other city-states to plan memorial services for the fallen of Carteneau.
If the adventurer did not begin their journey in Ul'dah, they first saw Raubahn during an Echo flashback from the other Alliance leaders, which portrayed the same scene at Carteneau. During the adventurer's mission as their city-state's envoy, Raubahn was the last one to receive the adventurer, remarking about how they had been described as an exceptional warrior. He shared with the adventurer about Gaius van Baelsar's previous endeavors, determining from his fellow Alliance leader's words that the XIVth Imperial Legion was preparing to march on Eorzea again.
Once Gaius van Baelsar issued his ultimatum, Raubahn and the other alliance leaders discussed their response. They considered capitulation in light of the struggles after the Umbral Calamity, but the timely arrival of Minfilia Warde and the regrouped Scions of the Seventh Dawn members convinced them to resist the imperial threat. The Eorzean Alliance readied Operation Archon to eliminate Gaius and his trump card, the Ultima Weapon. Raubahn led the main offensive against Gaius's fortress at Castrum Meridanum, and served as the Warrior of Light's contact.
Thanks to Alphinaud Leveilleur's influence, Raubahn arranged an audience with the sultana and the Syndicate for Lady Yugiri Mistwalker of the Doman refugees. She told of the troubles within the Empire and how it affected Doma, and asked for asylum. Though both Nanamo and Teledji Adeledji were willing to grant Yugiri's request, Lolorito Nanarito's counter argument had the Syndicate decide against granting asylum by majority vote. Raubahn headed an investigation into rioting breaking out in Ul'dah due to unrest from other refugees. When he learned the Warrior of Light and Alphinaud had conducted an independent investigation, he invited them to a confidential meeting with himself and the sultana. They revealed Teledji had instigated the riots for his agenda to acquire Omega.
Raubahn met with his old friend Ilberd Feare who had become Grand Marshal of the newly created Crystal Braves. Investigating the activities of traitor within the Eorzean Alliance ranks known as "The Ivy", who had been making deals with heretics working for Lady Iceheart, Raubahn learned the traitor to be his right-hand Grand Flame Marshal Eline Roaille. Revealed to be a Garlean spy, Roaille escaped. While speaking with Ilberd and Alphinaud in private over Roaille's activities, Raubahn was troubled that Roaille had also been feeding information to the Monetarists in addition to Garlemald and the Harriers. As Alphinaud and the Crystal Marshal left, Raubahn cursed the Monetarists and vowed to end their sway over Ul'dah.
Once the Dravanian Horde was driven back by a token force aiding Ishgard, Ul'dah hosted a celebration. Nanamo Ul Namo was presumably assassinated, and an enraged Raubahn slew Teledji, the culprit, when he mocked her. Ilberd betrayed Raubahn, severing one of his arms and revealing his own involvement in the assassination. Badly wounded, believing that Lolorito was the mastermind behind Nanamo's death, Raubahn was defeated by Ilberd and imprisoned. His adopted son Pipin returned to Ul'dah from his latest assignment, and swore to clear his father's name.
===Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward===
Raubahn learned the truth that Lolorito had learned of Teledji's scheme and allowed it to occur, substituting the poison intended for the sultana for a sleep-inducing potion so his rivals would kill each another. Ilberd had been in the employ of Lord Lolorito since the inception of the Crystal Braves on the promise of a liberated Ala Mhigo. His friends now considering him a traitor to their homeland, Raubahn was almost executed by Ilberd against Lolorito's wishes before the Warrior of Light, Alphinaud, and Yugiri Mistwalker rescue him. After meeting Lolorito, Raubahn was given the antidote to revive Nanamo. After Archbishop Thordan VII was defeated, Raubahn attended the ceremony where Ishgard rejoined the Eorzean Alliance.
Ishgard hosted a Grand Melee, a friendly mock battle between the forces of the Eorzean Alliance. Raubahn participated and proved that even when missing an arm he was a formidable warrior. The Grand Melee concluded with a one-on-one duel between Raubahn and the Warrior of Light, and though he lost, Raubahn was left elated at the thrill of the battle.
Ilberd, under the guise of the Griffon, framed the Eorzean Alliance in a false-flag operation on Baelsar's Wall and sacrificed himself and his followers to summon a terrible primal to lay waste to Garlemald. Following the activation of Omega to contain the new threat, the Doman witnesses dubbed the dragon god Shinryu. The Eorzean Alliance took an initiative to retake Ala Mhigo before the inevitable Garlean reprisal. Pipin reported the capture of Baelsar's Wall to Raubahn. As he stood near where Ilberd fell, he declared to liberate their homeland "for the both of us".
===Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood===
Raubahn oversaw the operations to retake Gyr Abania and Ala Mhigo from the Garlean Empire. Following the surprise attack on Rhalgr's Reach by the XIIth Imperial Legion, Raubahn brought reinforcements and helped the Warrior of Light to their feet after being knocked out by Zenos yae Galvus.
Once the Scions returned following the liberation of Doma, Raubahn made plans to renew the push further into Gyr Abania and again attempted to take Castellum Velodyna. Once M'naago took the flag and Fordola rem Lupis retreated, the stronghold was captured and they moved into the Peaks where Ala Ghiri was taken without resistance. During an assault on Specula Imperatorix, Raubahn and Pipin led the charge, but were forced to withdraw after Fordola opened fire on one of the watchtowers with Castrum Abania's cannon. Further offenses were put on hold until the Scions could ensure the cannon was disabled.
Following the success at Castrum Abania, Raubahn asked the Warrior of Light and Lyse Hext to accompany him to his home village. Outside his old home he recounted his past and how Lyse's father met him years ago (prompting an Echo flashback of Curtis's rally) and wrote "Liberty or Death" on his house, still legible. Later, as they prepared for the final assault on Ala Mhigo, Raubahn bequeathed one of his gladiator swords, Tizona, to Pipin (no longer able to dual-wield). He and Pipin led the charge into the breached gate of the city proper, and later reconvened with the Warrior of Light and the Scions at the Royal Menagerie following Zenos's death. Knowing his true desire to stay in Ala Mhigo, Nanamo dismissed Raubahn from the Immortal Flames and the Syndicate, allowing him to stay, his Ul'dahn posts being succeeded by Pipin. Lyse assigned him the command of the Ala Mhigan army.
=== Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers ===
When the Warrior of Light returned from the First, Maxima Priscus arrived to the Rising Stones, saying that by the request of General Aldynn, the Warrior was to meet with Raubahn in Ala Mhigo. The Warrior traveled there, and met with Raubahn, along with reuniting with Gaius Baelsar. Gaius informed Raubahn and the Warrior that the Empire's VIIth Imperial Legion, thought to have been destroyed in the Calamity, had been re-established, and conducted research and development on new Ultima-type weapons. Raubahn requested the Warrior's assistance against the weapon, since they were the one who defeated the original Ultima Weapon.
=== Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker ===
Raubahn remained in Ala Mhigo and did not accompany the Ilsabard Contingent on their journey.
During the Final Days, Raubahn requested the Warrior of Light's aid in hunting a blasphemy. Specifically, he required their talents as a healer. Meeting up with the Warrior in Ala Gannha, he summarized the investigation's current progress: Ala Mhigans had ostracized the Ala Mhigans who had sided with the Garleans during the imperial occupation and branded them as traitors. The outcasts fell into a state of despair, making them the most at-risk group to turn into beasts of the Final Days. In addition to destroying the blasphemy, Raubahn tasked a group of soldiers known as the Silver Griffins to aid in reconciling the outcasts with the rest of society to prevent further transformations. Raubahn continued to supervise the investigation and accompanied the Warrior of Light to visit Nanamo for advice on helping displaced peoples. Raubahn agreed that the best solution was to hold a memorial service for the fallen Ala Mhigans even though there was risk of increasing the conflict. Raubahn returned to Ala Mhigo to begin preparation for the service, and with the help of Arenvald, convinced most of the populace. Eventually, more information regarding the elusive blasphemy came to light. Raubahn and the Warrior of Light caught up with it and destroyed the blasphemy.
The Warrior of Light heard Raubahn's voice from one of the shades in Ultima Thule when they approached the final confrontation with Meteion.
==Characteristics==
===Appearance===
Raubahn is a male Highlander Hyur with dark brown braids and a beard. He wears his two large swords and a shield on his back.
Following the banquet in Ul'dah, Raubahn lost his left arm in a battle with Ilberd Feare. He conceals his severed limb with a black cloak and his bull-themed pauldron.
===Personality===
Bold, proud, fierce, and honorable, Raubahn is a true warrior-born leader and a hearty survivor. Though Raubahn regrets the fall of his homeland, he does not allow it to consume his every thought as Ilberd did. He forged a new life in Ul'dah as a gladiator and later as a member of the Syndicate.
Despite his fierce nature, Raubahn has a kind heart. He is loyal to his sultana, being the sole royalist on the Syndicate. His devotion runs deep, sometimes close to a paternal instinct, as he seems to sense when she is in danger. He is devastated when it was believed she had been assassinated. He rescues a young Pipin Tarupin from the gladiator arenas and adopts him. He treats the Warrior of Light and the Scions of the Seventh Dawn members as honorable fighters and respected friends, never doubting them even after they are accused of assassinating the sultana.
There are moments where Raubahn allows his fury to get the better of him. When Teledji Adeledji mocks the presumed deceased sultana, Raubahn strikes the arrogant Monetarist down. When Ilberd "confesses" to murdering Nanamo, Raubahn attacks him. He can hold a grudge to those who wrong him and the sultana, as when Lolorito Nanarito uses him and the conspiracy towards the sultana to further his agenda. Despite this, Raubahn has enough clear thought and reason to bury ill feelings and move forward.
Following the events of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood, Raubahn becomes more involved in the liberation of his homeland, showcasing his abilities as a gifted and charismatic leader, both on and off the battlefield. He calms the angry mobs who cry for the death of Fordola rem Lupis. Though Raubahn was happy to see his homeland free from the Empire, and part of him wants to stay, he wishes to honor his vow towards the sultana. Nanamo sees that Ala Mhigo needs Raubahn more than she does, and releases him from her services. Though saddened, Raubahn remains resolute and stays in Ala Mhigo and endeavors in the efforts to rebuild his homeland.
==Gameplay==
===Minion===
A miniature doll in Raubahn's likeness can be summoned as a minion through the "Wind-up Leader" item if the player is allied with the Immortal Flames.
A second minion featuring Raubahn is available via the main scenario quest, "The Measure of his Reach". This minion depicts his Stormblood onward appearance.
=== Combat ===
Raubahn is fought by the player in a specialized instance duty in the quest "A Spectacle for the Ages". An illusion of Raubahn is fought in the special instance duty in the quest "Faded Memories", alongside illusions of Aymeric de Borel and Lucia Junius.
===Triple Triad===
==Other appearances==
===Final Fantasy Trading Card Game===
Raubahn appears in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game as Earth-elemental Backup and Forward cards.
Raubahn TCG.png|Raubahn [15-087R] Chapter series card.
Raubahn 2-093H from FFTCG Opus.jpg|Raubahn [2-093H] Opus series card.
Raubahn 4-096H from FFTCG Opus.jpg|Raubahn [4-096H] Opus series card.
===Final Fantasy Portal App===
Raubahn appears as a Triple Triad card.
511a Raubahn Aldynn.png|Raubahn Aldynn.
511b Raubahn Aldynn.png|Raubahn Aldynn.
511c Raubahn Aldynn.png|Raubahn Aldynn.
===LINE===
Raubahn appears in a sticker set for LINE, a mobile communication app. The set he appears in is called " FINAL FANTASY XIV Vol 2."
FFXIV Line Sticker Set 2 35.png
==Behind the scenes==
Raubahn was developed for the Seventh Umbral Era storyline. He is named after Raubahn from Final Fantasy XI, captain of Empire of Aht Urhgan's Immortal Lions.
Raubahn is often mistaken as a Roegadyn, due to his unique appearance to other Highlander Hyur males, notably his height and nose shape. This, combined with his diligence in allowing Nanamo to ride his shoulders, has led to a memetic response from the community, stating that Roegadyn and other tall races should be available as mounts for Lalafell players.
===Voice===
Raubahn is voiced by Jason Miller in the English version, who later performed vocals on the theme songs for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers and Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. Since the release of the English version of Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, Raubahn is voiced by Nick Boulton.
He is voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto in the Japanese version.
==Gallery==
;Artworks
14b-raubahn_aldynn.jpg|Artwork.
FFXIV company leaders artwork.jpg|The Company Leaders artwork.
Ff14-uldah-promo.jpg|Raubahn in an artwork.
FFXIV 1st Anniversary Countdown 9 Days.jpg|Artwork for Final Fantasy XIV Online Anniversary.
StormbloodJapaneseCoverArtwork.jpg|Artwork from Stormblood.
FFXIV SB Ala Mhigo promotional poster.jpg|Raubahn in Stormblood promotional artwork.
FFXIV Patch 5.5 Death Unto Dawn artwork.jpg|Raubahn on the Death Unto Dawn patch artwork.
;Screenshots
Raubahn Coliseum.jpg|Combat-ready Raubahn.
Company Leaders End of An Era.png|Raubahn alongside the other two Company leaders.
FFXIV TFDW Nanamo Raubahn.png|Raubahn and Nanamo Ul Namo.Tales From The Dragonsong War - For Coin And Country
FFXIV TFDW Nanamo Raubahn 2.png|Nanamo on Raubahn's shoulders.
FFXIV Rauhbahn Fringes.png|Raubahn battling in The Fringes.
FFXIV TFS Raubahn Pipin.png|Raubahn and a young Pipin in a flashback.
FFXIV Pipin Immortal Flames.png|Raubahn alongside Pipin, leading the Immortal Flames' charge into Ala Mhigo.
File:Tizona's Bastion.png|Tizona's Bastion.
;Miscellaneous
FFXIV Uldah Diagram.png|Ul'dah political structure diagram.
==Citations==
Category:Characters in Final Fantasy XIV
Category:Warriors
Category:Hyur