The Tragedy of Rā’s al Ghūl

Life, Identity

The man who would become the notorious Rā’s al Ghūl was born among wandering nomads on the Arabian peninsula. Studying science and alchemy, he discovered the secrets of the Lazarus Pit that would ensure his survival though to the modern day. Needing assistance and knowledge in his search, he recruited Dawnguard, the once sidekick of Dr. Mist. Accompanied by his lover, Ra's al-Ghul set out to find the mysterious life-restoring and life-extending Lazarus Pit and was successful. He hid the find from Dawnguard and once the two separated briefly, Rā’s al Ghūl shared his secret discovery with a prince whom betrayed him. The prince killed the woman Rā’s loved and in return Rā’s destroyed not only the prince but the entire city he ruled and truly became ”the Demon’s Head.“ Once Dawnguard found out that Rā’s had destroyed a city via a fleeing refugee, Dawnguard turned back to face Rā’s and in the ensuing fight he failed to subdue Rā’s and Rā’s killed him. Dawnguard reincarnated then for for the first time. Over the following centuries Rā’s al Ghū would amass knowledge and wealth, building an international underground he called ”the Demon“ and ”the Demon’s Fang,“ the League of Assassins.