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{{Q|Bwahaha! The battlefield is the best and worst of places. Where else can a man's enemy become his mentor, or an ally his enemy?|Raubahn}}
 
{{Q|Bwahaha! The battlefield is the best and worst of places. Where else can a man's enemy become his mentor, or an ally his enemy?|Raubahn}}
'''Flame General Raubahn Aldynn''' is a [[Non-player character|non-playable character]] in ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''. He is the leader of [[Ul'dah]]'s [[Grand Companies of Eorzea|Grand Company]], the [[Immortal Flames]]. He was once a resident of [[Ala Mhigo]] before its fall to the [[Garlean Empire]].
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'''Flame General Raubahn Aldynn''' is a [[non-player character]] in ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''. He leads [[Ul'dah]]'s [[Grand Companies of Eorzea|Grand Company]], the [[Immortal Flames]]. He was once a resident of [[Ala Mhigo]] before its fall to the [[Garlemald|Garlean Empire]].
   
By buying the Coliseum in Ul'dah using his winnings as a champion [[Gladiator (job)|Gladiator]], he earned himself a place in the Syndicate. Unlike the rest of the Syndicate, he is faithful to the Sultana [[Nanamo Ul Namo]] and has reinstated the Immortal Flames as a means for the Sultanate to combat the impending threat of the Garlean Empire.
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By buying the Coliseum in Ul'dah using his winnings as a champion [[Gladiator (job)|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.
   
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
 
{{Q|The line between victory and defeat is drawn by the swift and trod by the dead.|Raubahn's motto}}
 
{{Q|The line between victory and defeat is drawn by the swift and trod by the dead.|Raubahn's motto}}
 
===Appearance===
 
===Appearance===
Raubahn is a male Highlander [[Hyur]] with brown cornrow braids and a beard. On his back he wears his two large swords and a shield.
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Raubahn is a male Highlander [[Hyur]] with brown cornrow braids and a beard. He wears his two large swords and a shield on his back.
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Following the conspiracy, 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===
 
===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 doesn't 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.
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Bold, proud, fierce and honorable, Raubahn is a true warrior-born leader and a hearty survivor. Though Raubahn possess some guilt and sadness over the fall of his homeland of [[Ala Mhigo]], he didn't allow it to consume his every though as [[Ilberd]] did. He instead forged a new life in Ul'dah as a gladiator and later as a member of the Syndicate.
 
   
Chiefly, Raubahn is very loyal to his Sultana, [[Nanamo Ul Namo]], being the sole Royalist on the Syndicate. His devotion to her could border on romance as he seemed to sense when the Sultana is in danger. Moreover, he was utterly devastated when it was believed she had been assassinated but became relieved and overjoyed to know that she was indeed alive. His kind heart was shown again when he rescued a young [[Pipin Tarupin]] from the gladiator arenas and adopted him as his own son. In addition, he treats the [[Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV)|Warrior of Light]] and the [[Scions of the Seventh Dawn]] as honorable warriors and respected friends, never doubting them even after they were accused of assassinating the Sultana.
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Despite his rather fierce nature, Raubahn has a good and kind heart, as he is loyal to his sultana, being the sole royalist on the Syndicate. His devotion could border on romance or at least a deep parental care, 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 as his own son. He treats the [[Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV)|Warrior of Light]] and the [[Scions of the Seventh Dawn]] as honorable warriors and respected friends, never doubting them even after they are accused of assassinating the sultana.
   
However, there are moments were Raubahn allows his fury to get the better of him. Most notably, when [[Teledji Adeledji]] mocked the presumed deceased sultana, Raubahn was infuriated enough to strike the arrogant Monetarist down instantly. Likewise, when Ilberd "confessed" to murdering Nanamo, he was provoked enough to attack again. In addition, Raubahn can hold a grudge to those who wrong him and the Sultana, as was the case when [[Lolorito]] used him and the conspiracy towards the Sultana to further his agenda. Despite this, Raubahn has enough clear though and reason to bury ill-feelings and move forward for the betterment but of course, he would never forget such actions.
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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 for the betterment.
   
Upon the events of ''[[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, as he was able to calm the angry mobs who cried for the death of Fordola rem Lupis. Though Raubahn was happy to see his homeland free from the Garlean Empire and part of him wanted to stay, he wished to stay true to his vow of honor towards the Sultana. Nanamo however, could see that Ala Mihgo needed him more than she did and thus released him from her services. Though saddened, Raubahn remained resolute and decides to stay in Ala Mhigo and endevour in the efforts to rebuild his homeland.
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Upon 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 cries 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 stay true to his vow of honor towards the sultana. Nanamo can see that Ala Mihgo needs Raubahn more than she does, and releases him from her services. Though saddened, Raubahn remains resolute and decides to stay in Ala Mhigo and endeavor in the efforts to rebuild his homeland.
   
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
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===Early life===
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Raubahn was born in Coldhearth, a small hamlet in the [[Peaks]] of [[Gyr Abania]]. Like many other Ala Mhigans living in the rugged highlands, Raubahn sought a career in military. Among his earliest combat action were skirmishes with Garlean patrols on the Ilsabard border. 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 aned Ilberd attended his speech, where he wrote the slogan "Liberty or Death" on the Aldynn home.
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Raubahn was born in Coldhearth, a hamlet in the [[Peaks]] of [[Gyr Abania]]. Like many other Ala Mhigans living in the rugged highlands, Raubahn sought a career in military. Among his earliest combat action were skirmishes with Garlean patrols on the Ilsabard border. 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 attended his speech where he wrote the slogan "Liberty or Death" on the Aldynn home.
   
Following the sudden Garlean invasion by [[Gaius van Baelsar]] after the civil war, Raubahn fled westward into greater Eorzea. He eventually came upon [[Ul'dah]], where he was arrested for suspected espionage and sentenced to the Bloodsands. He made a career as the renowned gladiator "the Bull of Ala Mhigo". During this time, he 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.<ref>http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_storm/sidestory_03/#sidestory_03 Tales from the Storm: When the Wager Pays Off</ref>
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Following the sudden [[Garlean campaign|Garlean invasion]] by [[Gaius van Baelsar]] after the civil war, Raubahn fled westward into the greater [[Eorzea]]. He came upon Ul'dah where he was arrested for suspected espionage and sentenced to the Bloodsands. He made a career as the renowned gladiator "the Bull of Ala Mhigo" and 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.<ref>http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_storm/sidestory_03/#sidestory_03 Tales from the Storm: When the Wager Pays Off</ref>
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===''[[Final Fantasy XIV|Final Fantasy XIV Legacy]]''===
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===''[[Final Fantasy XIV/Legacy|Final Fantasy XIV Legacy]]''===
In time, 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.
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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 reorganize Ul'dah's military into the Immortal Flames to face the threat posed by [[Nael van Darnus]] and Project Meteor.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV|Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV|Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn]]''===
 
{{Q|All these years, I've been made to dance to their tune... How could you, Roaille? How could you side with them...? Those cankers who take from this land and give naught in return─who use their power to disempower, and grow fat while the people starve! I know you can hear me, Monetarist scum! Your crimes will not go unpunished! One day, I will purge this land of your sickness! Before the eyes of the Twelve, I swear it!|Raubahn}}
 
{{Q|All these years, I've been made to dance to their tune... How could you, Roaille? How could you side with them...? Those cankers who take from this land and give naught in return─who use their power to disempower, and grow fat while the people starve! I know you can hear me, Monetarist scum! Your crimes will not go unpunished! One day, I will purge this land of your sickness! Before the eyes of the Twelve, I swear it!|Raubahn}}
 
Raubahn is seen during an [[Echo (Final Fantasy XIV)|Echo]] flashback to the [[Battle of Carteneau]]. Despite wanting to press the battle, he agreed with the other leaders to call for a retreat. He and the sultana later host a memorial service for the fallen of Carteneau.
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Once Gaius van Baelsar issues his ultimatum, Raubahn and the other alliance leaders discuss their response. They consider capitulation in light of the struggles after the Calamity, but the timely arrival of [[Minfilia Warde]] and the regrouped Scions convinces them to resist the imperial threat. The Eorzean Alliance readies [[Operation Archon]] to eliminate Gaius and his trump card, the [[Ultima Weapon (Final Fantasy XIV)|Ultima Weapon]]. Raubahn leads the main offensive against Gaius's fortress at Castrum Meridanum, and serves as the [[Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV)|Warrior of Light]]'s contact.
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====Through the Maelstrom====
 
Thanks to [[Alphinaud Leveilleur]]'s influence, Raubahn arranges an audience with the sultana and the Syndicate for Lady [[Yugiri Mistwalker]] of the [[Doma (Final Fantasy XIV)|Doman]] refugees. She tells of the troubles within the empire and how it affected Doma, and asks for asylum. Though both Nanamo and Teledji Adeledji are willing to grant Yugiri's request, Lolorito's counter argument has the Syndicate decide against granting asylum by majority vote. Raubahn heads up an investigation into rioting breaking out in Ul'dah due to unrest from other refugees. When he learns the Warrior of Light and Alphinaud had conducted an independent investigation, he invites them to a confidential meeting with himself and the sultana. They reveal Teledji had instigated the riots for his agenda to acquire [[Omega (Final Fantasy XIV)|Omega]].
   
 
====Dreams of Ice====
Raubahn is seen during an [[Echo (Final Fantasy XIV)|Echo]] flashback to the [[Battle of Carteneau]]. Despite wanting to press the battle, he reluctantly agrees with the other leaders to call for a retreat. He and the Sultana later host a memorial service for the fallen of Carteneau.
 
 
Raubahn meets with his old friend Ilberd who has become Grand Marshal of the newly created [[Crystal Braves]]. Investigating the activities of traitor within the Eorzean Alliance ranks known as "The Ivy", who has been making deals with heretics working for Lady [[Ysayle Dangoulain|Iceheart]], Raubahn learns the traitor to be his right-hand Grand Flame Marshal [[Eline Roaille]]. Revealed to be a Garlean spy, Roaille escapes. While speaking with Ilberd and Alphinaud in private over Roaille's activities, Raubahn is troubled that Roaille has also been feeding information to the Monetarists in addition to Garlemald and the Harriers. As Alphinaud and the Crystal Marshal leave, Raubahn curses the Monetarists and vows to end their sway over Ul'dah.
   
 
====Before the Fall====
Once [[Gaius van Baelsar]] issues his ultimatum, Raubahn and the other alliance leaders discuss what their response is. They consider capitulation in light of the struggles after the Calamity, but the timely arrival of [[Minfilia]] and the regrouped Scions convinces them to resist the Imperial threat once again. The Eorzean Alliance readies [[Operation Archon]] to eliminate Gaius and his trump card, the [[Ultima Weapon (Final Fantasy XIV)|Ultima Weapon]]. Raubahn himself led the main offensive against Gaius's fortress at Castrum Meridanum, and serves as the [[Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV)|Adventurer]]'s contact for the final few Main Scenario quests.
 
 
Once the [[Dravanian Horde]] was driven back by a token force aiding [[Ishgard]], Ul'dah hosts a celebration once the battle is won. Nanamo Ul Namo is presumably assassinated and an enraged Raubahn slays Teledji, the culprit, when he mocks her. Raubahn is betrayed by Ilberd, who severs one of Raubahn's arms and reveals his own involvement in the assassination. Although badly wounded, believing that Lolorito is the mastermind behind Nanamo's death, Raubahn is defeated by Ilberd and imprisoned. His adopted son Pipin returns to Ul'dah from his latest assignment, and swears to clear his father's name.
====''Through the Maelstrom''====
 
Thanks to [[Alphinaud]]'s influence, Raubahn arranges an audience with the Sultana and the Syndicate for Lady [[Yugiri]] of the [[Doma (Final Fantasy XIV)|Doman]] refugees. She tells of the troubles within the Garlean Empire and how it affected Doma, and asks for asylum. Though both Nanamo and [[Teledji Adeledji]] were born willing to grant Yugiri's request, [[Lolorito]]'s counter argument ultimately has the Syndicate decide against granting asylum by majority vote. Soon after, during the events of "Defenders of Eorzea", Raubahn heads up an investigation into rioting breaking out in Ul'dah due to unrest from other refugees. When Raubahn learns the Adventurer and Alphinaud had conducted an independent investigation, he invites them to a confidential meeting with himself and the Sultana as they reveal that Teledji had instigated the riots for his agenda to acquire Omega.
 
====''Dreams of Ice''====
 
Raubahn meets with his old friend [[Ilberd]], who has become Grand Marshal of the newly created [[Crystal Braves]]. Investigating the activities of traitor within the Eorzean Alliance ranks known as "The Ivy", who has been making deals with heretics working for Lady [[Iceheart]], Raubahn learns the traitor to be his right-hand Grand Flame Marshal [[Eline Roaille]]. Ultimately, revealed to be a Garlean spy, Roaille escapes. Later, while speaking with Ilberd and Alphinaud in private over Roaille's activities, Raubahn is trouble that Roaille has also been feeding information to the Monetarists in addition to Garlemald and the Harriers. As Alphinaud and the Crystal Marshal took their leave, Raubahn cursed the Monetarists and vowed to end their sway over Ul'dah.
 
====''Before the Fall''====
 
Once the [[Dravanian Horde]] was driven back by a token force aiding [[Ishgard]], Ul'dah hosts a celebration once the battle is successfully won. During the event, [[Nanamo Ul Namo]] is presumably assassinated and an enraged Raubahn slays Teledji, the culprit, when he mocks the Sultana. But Raubahn finds himself betrayed by Ilberd, who severs one of Raubahn's arms and reveals his own involvement in the assassination. Although badly wounded, believing that Lolorito is the mastermind behind Nanamo's death, Raubahn fights Ilberd, but is eventually defeated and imprisoned. Shortly after these events, Raubhan's adopted son [[Pipin Tarupin]] returns to Ul'dah from his latest assignment, and swears to clear his father's name.
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward]]''===
 
[[File:FFXIV Nanamo Wakes Up.png|thumb|Nanamo wakes up after taking medicine from Raubahn.]]
 
[[File:FFXIV Nanamo Wakes Up.png|thumb|Nanamo wakes up after taking medicine from Raubahn.]]
Raubahn eventually learns the truth that Lolorito learned of Teledji's scheme and allowed it to occur, substituting the poison for a sleep-inducing potion, so his own two rivals would kill each other. Furthermore, Ilberd had been in the employ of Lord [[Lolorito]] since the inception of the Crystal Braves on the promise of a liberated Ala Mhigo. However, considered a traitor to their homeland by his friend, Raubahn was almost executed by Ilberd against Lolorito's wishes before the Adventurer, Alphinaud, and [[Yugiri Mistwalker]] rescue Raubahn. Soon after meeting Lolorito, Raubahn is given the antidote so he can revive Nanamo. After the defeat of Archbishop [[Thordan VII]], Raubahn is present during the ceremony in which Ishgard rejoins the Eorzean Alliance.
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Raubahn learns the truth that Lolorito learned of Teledji's scheme and allowed it to occur, substituting the poison for a sleep-inducing potion so his rivals would kill one 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. Considered a traitor to their homeland by his friend, Raubahn is almost executed by Ilberd against Lolorito's wishes before the Warrior of Light, Alphinaud, and [[Yugiri Mistwalker]] rescue him. After meeting Lolorito Raubahn is given the antidote so he can revive Nanamo. After the defeat of Archbishop [[Thordan VII]], Raubahn attends the ceremony in which Ishgard rejoins the Eorzean Alliance.
   
====''The Gears of Change''====
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====The Gears of Change====
Some time later, Ishgard hosts a Grand Melee, a friendly mock battle between the forces of the Eorzean Alliance. Raubahn participates in this event, and proves that even when missing an arm, he is a formidable warrior. The Grand Melee concludes with a one-on-one duel between Raubahn and the Adventurer, and though he is defeated, he is left elated at the thrill of the battle.
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Ishgard hosts a Grand Melee, a friendly mock battle between the forces of the Eorzean Alliance. Raubahn participates and proves that even when missing an arm he is a formidable warrior. The Grand Melee concludes with a one-on-one duel between Raubahn and the Warrior of Light, and though he is defeated, Raubahn is left elated at the thrill of the battle.
   
====''The Far Edge of Fate''====
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====The Far Edge of Fate====
Ilberd, under the guise of The Griffon, frames the Eorzean Alliance in a false-flag operation on [[Baelsar's Wall]] and sacrifices himself and his followers to summon a [[Shinryu (Final Fantasy XIV)|terrible primal]] to lay waste to Garlemald. Following the activation of [[Omega (Final Fantasy XIV)|Omega]] to contain the new threat, the terrible dragon god being dubbed Shinryu by Doman witnesses, the Eorzean Alliance decides to take an initiative to retake Ala Mhigo before the inevitable Garlean reprisal.
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Ilberd, under the guise of the Griffon, frames the Eorzean Alliance in a false-flag operation on [[Baelsar's Wall]] and sacrifices 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 dragon god is dubbed [[Shinryu (Final Fantasy XIV)|Shinryu]] by Doman witnesses. The Eorzean Alliance decides to take an initiative to retake Ala Mhigo before the inevitable Garlean reprisal.
   
In the closing scenes of ''Heavensward'', Pipin reports the successful capture of Baelsar's Wall to Raubahn. As he stands near where Ilberd fell, he declares to him that he will liberate their homeland. "For the both of us."
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Pipin reports the capture of Baelsar's Wall to Raubahn. As he stands near where Ilberd fell, he declares to him that he will liberate their homeland. "For the both of us."
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood]]''===
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Following the surprise attack on [[Rhalgr's Reach]] by the XIIth Legion, Raubahn brings reinforcements in the aftermath, where he helps the Warrior of Light to their feet after being knocked out by [[Zenos yae Galvus]].
 
Following the surprise attack on [[Rhalgr's Reach]] by the XIIth Legion, Raubahn brings reinforcements in the aftermath, where he helps the Warrior of Light to their feet after being knocked out by [[Zenos yae Galvus]].
   
Once the Scions return following the liberation of Doma, Raunahn makes plans to renew the push further into Gyr Abania and attempts once again to take Castellum Velodyna. Once [[M'naago]] succeeds in taking the flag and [[Fordola rem Lupis]] retreats, the stronghold is captured and they move into the Peaks, where Ala Ghiri is taken with no resistance. During an assault on Specula Imperatorix, Raubahn and Pipin lead the charge but are forced to withdraw after Fordola opens fire on one of the watchtowers with Castrum Abania's cannon. Further offences are put on hold until the Scions can ensure the cannon is disabled.
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Once the Scions return following the liberation of Doma, Raubahn makes plans to renew the push further into Gyr Abania and attempts once again to take Castellum Velodyna. Once [[M'naago Rahz|M'naago]] takes the flag and [[Fordola rem Lupis]] retreats, the stronghold is captured and they move into the Peaks where Ala Ghiri is taken without resistance. During an assault on Specula Imperatorix, Raubahn and Pipin lead the charge but are forced to withdraw after Fordola opens fire on one of the watchtowers with Castrum Abania's cannon. Further offenses are put on hold until the Scions can ensure the cannon is disabled.
   
Following the success at Castrum Abania, Raubahn asks the Warrior of Light and Lyse to come with him to his home village. There outside his old home, he recounts past and how Lyse's father met him all those years ago (prompting an [[Echo (Final Fantasy XIV)|Echo]] flashback of Curtis's rally) and wrote "Liberty or Death" on his house, still legible after all these years.
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Following the success at Castrum Abania, Raubahn asks the Warrior of Light and [[Lyse Hext]] to come with him to his home village. Outside his old home he recounts his past and how Lyse's father met him all those years ago (prompting an Echo flashback of Curtis's rally) and wrote "Liberty or Death" on his house, still legible.
   
Later, as they prepare for the final assault on [[Ala Mhigo]], Raubahn bequeaths one of his gladiator swords, Tizona, to Pipin (no longer able to dual-wield). He and Pipin lead the charge into the breached gate of the city proper, and later reconvene with the Warrior of Light and the Scions at the Royal Menagerie following the death of Zenos.
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Later, as they prepare for the final assault on Ala Mhigo, Raubahn bequeaths one of his gladiator swords, Tizona, to Pipin (no longer able to dual-wield). He and Pipin lead the charge into the breached gate of the city proper, and later reconvene with the Warrior of Light and the Scions at the Royal Menagerie following the death of Zenos.
====''The Legend Returns''====
 
Following the events at the Royal Palace, knowing his true desire to stay in Ala Mhigo, Nanamo dismisses Raubahn from the Immortal Flames and the Syndicate, allowing him to stay, his Uldahn posts being succeeded by Pipin. He is subsequently assigned the command of Ala Mhigan army by Lyse.
 
   
 
====The Legend Returns====
 
Following the events at the Royal Palace, knowing his true desire to stay in Ala Mhigo, Nanamo dismisses Raubahn from the Immortal Flames and the Syndicate, allowing him to stay, his Uldahn posts being succeeded by Pipin. Lyse assigns him the command of Ala Mhigan army.
 
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===Voice===
 
===Voice===
Raubahn is voiced by [[wikipedia:Hiroki Yasumoto|Hiroki Yasumoto]] in the Japanese version of the game and [[wikipedia:Jason C. Miller|J.C. Miller]] in the English version. Since the release of the English version of ''Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward'', Raubahn is voiced by [[wikipedia:Nick Boulton|Nick Boulton]].
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Raubahn is voiced by [[wikipedia:Jason C. Miller|J.C. Miller]] in the English version. Since the release of the English version of ''Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward'', Raubahn is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0099610/ Nick Boulton].
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He is voiced by [[wikipedia:Hiroki Yasumoto|Hiroki Yasumoto]] in the Japanese version.
   
 
==Other appearances==
 
==Other appearances==
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
 
 
[[File:Raubahn TCG.png|right|100px]]
 
[[File:Raubahn TCG.png|right|100px]]
 
Raubahn appears with an earth-elemental card depicting his official render.
 
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===''[[Triple Triad (Portal App)|Triple Triad]]''===
 
===''[[Triple Triad (Portal App)|Triple Triad]]''===
 
Raubahn appears on ''Triple Triad'' cards in the version available via ''[[Final Fantasy Portal App]]''.
 
Raubahn appears on ''Triple Triad'' cards in the version available via ''[[Final Fantasy Portal App]]''.
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Bwahaha! The battlefield is the best and worst of places. Where else can a man's enemy become his mentor, or an ally his enemy?

Raubahn

Flame General 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.

Profile

The line between victory and defeat is drawn by the swift and trod by the dead.

Raubahn's motto

Appearance

Raubahn is a male Highlander Hyur with brown cornrow braids and a beard. He wears his two large swords and a shield on his back.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow. (Skip section)

Following the conspiracy, 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 doesn't 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 rather fierce nature, Raubahn has a good and kind heart, as he is loyal to his sultana, being the sole royalist on the Syndicate. His devotion could border on romance or at least a deep parental care, 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 as his own son. He treats the Warrior of Light and the Scions of the Seventh Dawn as honorable warriors 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 for the betterment.

Upon 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 cries 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 stay true to his vow of honor towards the sultana. Nanamo can see that Ala Mihgo needs Raubahn more than she does, and releases him from her services. Though saddened, Raubahn remains resolute and decides to stay in Ala Mhigo and endeavor in the efforts to rebuild his homeland.

Story

Early life

Raubahn was born in Coldhearth, a hamlet in the Peaks of Gyr Abania. Like many other Ala Mhigans living in the rugged highlands, Raubahn sought a career in military. Among his earliest combat action were skirmishes with Garlean patrols on the Ilsabard border. 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 attended his speech where he wrote the slogan "Liberty or Death" on the Aldynn home.

Following the sudden Garlean invasion by Gaius van Baelsar after the civil war, Raubahn fled westward into the greater Eorzea. He came upon Ul'dah where he was arrested for suspected espionage and sentenced to the Bloodsands. He made a career as the renowned gladiator "the Bull of Ala Mhigo" and 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.[2]

Final Fantasy XIV Legacy

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 reorganize 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

All these years, I've been made to dance to their tune... How could you, Roaille? How could you side with them...? Those cankers who take from this land and give naught in return─who use their power to disempower, and grow fat while the people starve! I know you can hear me, Monetarist scum! Your crimes will not go unpunished! One day, I will purge this land of your sickness! Before the eyes of the Twelve, I swear it!

Raubahn

Raubahn is seen during an Echo flashback to the Battle of Carteneau. Despite wanting to press the battle, he agreed with the other leaders to call for a retreat. He and the sultana later host a memorial service for the fallen of Carteneau.

Once Gaius van Baelsar issues his ultimatum, Raubahn and the other alliance leaders discuss their response. They consider capitulation in light of the struggles after the Calamity, but the timely arrival of Minfilia Warde and the regrouped Scions convinces them to resist the imperial threat. The Eorzean Alliance readies Operation Archon to eliminate Gaius and his trump card, the Ultima Weapon. Raubahn leads the main offensive against Gaius's fortress at Castrum Meridanum, and serves as the Warrior of Light's contact.

Through the Maelstrom

Thanks to Alphinaud Leveilleur's influence, Raubahn arranges an audience with the sultana and the Syndicate for Lady Yugiri Mistwalker of the Doman refugees. She tells of the troubles within the empire and how it affected Doma, and asks for asylum. Though both Nanamo and Teledji Adeledji are willing to grant Yugiri's request, Lolorito's counter argument has the Syndicate decide against granting asylum by majority vote. Raubahn heads up an investigation into rioting breaking out in Ul'dah due to unrest from other refugees. When he learns the Warrior of Light and Alphinaud had conducted an independent investigation, he invites them to a confidential meeting with himself and the sultana. They reveal Teledji had instigated the riots for his agenda to acquire Omega.

Dreams of Ice

Raubahn meets with his old friend Ilberd who has become Grand Marshal of the newly created Crystal Braves. Investigating the activities of traitor within the Eorzean Alliance ranks known as "The Ivy", who has been making deals with heretics working for Lady Iceheart, Raubahn learns the traitor to be his right-hand Grand Flame Marshal Eline Roaille. Revealed to be a Garlean spy, Roaille escapes. While speaking with Ilberd and Alphinaud in private over Roaille's activities, Raubahn is troubled that Roaille has also been feeding information to the Monetarists in addition to Garlemald and the Harriers. As Alphinaud and the Crystal Marshal leave, Raubahn curses the Monetarists and vows to end their sway over Ul'dah.

Before the Fall

Once the Dravanian Horde was driven back by a token force aiding Ishgard, Ul'dah hosts a celebration once the battle is won. Nanamo Ul Namo is presumably assassinated and an enraged Raubahn slays Teledji, the culprit, when he mocks her. Raubahn is betrayed by Ilberd, who severs one of Raubahn's arms and reveals his own involvement in the assassination. Although badly wounded, believing that Lolorito is the mastermind behind Nanamo's death, Raubahn is defeated by Ilberd and imprisoned. His adopted son Pipin returns to Ul'dah from his latest assignment, and swears to clear his father's name.

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward

FFXIV Nanamo Wakes Up

Nanamo wakes up after taking medicine from Raubahn.

Raubahn learns the truth that Lolorito learned of Teledji's scheme and allowed it to occur, substituting the poison for a sleep-inducing potion so his rivals would kill one 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. Considered a traitor to their homeland by his friend, Raubahn is almost executed by Ilberd against Lolorito's wishes before the Warrior of Light, Alphinaud, and Yugiri Mistwalker rescue him. After meeting Lolorito Raubahn is given the antidote so he can revive Nanamo. After the defeat of Archbishop Thordan VII, Raubahn attends the ceremony in which Ishgard rejoins the Eorzean Alliance.

The Gears of Change

Ishgard hosts a Grand Melee, a friendly mock battle between the forces of the Eorzean Alliance. Raubahn participates and proves that even when missing an arm he is a formidable warrior. The Grand Melee concludes with a one-on-one duel between Raubahn and the Warrior of Light, and though he is defeated, Raubahn is left elated at the thrill of the battle.

The Far Edge of Fate

Ilberd, under the guise of the Griffon, frames the Eorzean Alliance in a false-flag operation on Baelsar's Wall and sacrifices 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 dragon god is dubbed Shinryu by Doman witnesses. The Eorzean Alliance decides to take an initiative to retake Ala Mhigo before the inevitable Garlean reprisal.

Pipin reports the capture of Baelsar's Wall to Raubahn. As he stands near where Ilberd fell, he declares to him that he will liberate their homeland. "For the both of us."

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

Raubahn oversees the operations to retake Gyr Abania and Ala Mhigo from the Garlean Empire.

Following the surprise attack on Rhalgr's Reach by the XIIth Legion, Raubahn brings reinforcements in the aftermath, where he helps the Warrior of Light to their feet after being knocked out by Zenos yae Galvus.

Once the Scions return following the liberation of Doma, Raubahn makes plans to renew the push further into Gyr Abania and attempts once again to take Castellum Velodyna. Once M'naago takes the flag and Fordola rem Lupis retreats, the stronghold is captured and they move into the Peaks where Ala Ghiri is taken without resistance. During an assault on Specula Imperatorix, Raubahn and Pipin lead the charge but are forced to withdraw after Fordola opens fire on one of the watchtowers with Castrum Abania's cannon. Further offenses are put on hold until the Scions can ensure the cannon is disabled.

Following the success at Castrum Abania, Raubahn asks the Warrior of Light and Lyse Hext to come with him to his home village. Outside his old home he recounts his past and how Lyse's father met him all those years ago (prompting an Echo flashback of Curtis's rally) and wrote "Liberty or Death" on his house, still legible.

Later, as they prepare for the final assault on Ala Mhigo, Raubahn bequeaths one of his gladiator swords, Tizona, to Pipin (no longer able to dual-wield). He and Pipin lead the charge into the breached gate of the city proper, and later reconvene with the Warrior of Light and the Scions at the Royal Menagerie following the death of Zenos.

The Legend Returns

Following the events at the Royal Palace, knowing his true desire to stay in Ala Mhigo, Nanamo dismisses Raubahn from the Immortal Flames and the Syndicate, allowing him to stay, his Uldahn posts being succeeded by Pipin. Lyse assigns him the command of Ala Mhigan army.

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Gameplay

Triple Triad

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Creation and development

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.

Voice

Raubahn is voiced by J.C. Miller in the English version. 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.

Other appearances

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

Raubahn TCG

Raubahn appears with an earth-elemental card depicting his official render.

Triple Triad

Raubahn appears on Triple Triad cards in the version available via Final Fantasy Portal App.

Gallery

Artworks
Screenshots
Miscellaneous

Trivia

  • A miniature doll in Raubahn's likeness can be summoned as a minion through the "Wind-up Leader" item if the player is allied to the Immortal Flames.

References

  1. Encyclopedia Eorzea, p. 131
  2. http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_storm/sidestory_03/#sidestory_03 Tales from the Storm: When the Wager Pays Off