Lara breaks into Natla Technologies to find out Pierre's whereabouts. She beats him then questions him, learning that the artifact she has is only a fragment and that a man named Pierre Dupont has been hired by Natla to collect the rest. After successfully retrieving the object, she is attacked by Larson who attempts to claim it. Natla ask her to go on an expedition to recover a mysterious artifact called the Scion from the lost tomb of Qualopec, in the mountains of Peru, Lara first refused, but accepted after Natla told her the path of the expedition to access the tomb, thinking it would be a great adventure. In 1993, Lara is contacted by an American named Larson Conway, who works for the wealthy businesswoman Jacqueline Natla, owner of Natla Technologies. Lara Croft became the seeker of truths, both large and small, and in that pursuit she continues to this day. She turned to writing to fund her trips.įamed for discovering several ancient sites of profound archaeological interest and gaining some notoriety for having slain an actual Bigfoot in North America, she made a name for herself by publishing travel books & detailed journals of her exploits. Her family soon disowned their prodigal daughter, hoping she would wed The Earl of Farrington. Over the eight following years she acquired an intimate knowledge of ancient civilizations across the globe. She realized that she was only truly alive when she was travelling alone. She felt profoundly that there was more for her in this life than the coddled existence that had become her numbing habit. Out of the darkness of her ordeal, she saw her future reflected in a different light. Her Himalayan odyssey was both miraculous and enlightening, as the young woman not only survived, but gained a perspective on herself and the world that made her past appear shallow and naive. Two weeks later when she walked into the village of Tokakeriby her experiences had had a profound effect on her and in that process transformed herself as well. Lara should have died there, as most people would have, instead she learned how to depend on her wits to stay alive in hostile conditions a world away from her sheltered upbringing. And so it was agreed by all that Lara would accompany Von Croy for the duration of the tour. He remembered Lara from his lecture - her incessant yet insightful questions had made quite an impression upon him. Lara's company as an assistant would be welcome, as was the offer of such a generous cheque. Von Croy's reply assured the Henshingly Croft's that the territories were friendly and that he had ample experience to look after both his & Lara's well being. He Introduced himself as an influential society figure and offered financial assistance in exchange for his daughter's place on the expedition. As Lara argued the case further, he found himself walking over to the desk & penning a letter to Von Croy. Lord Croft could hardly disagree that travel was an education in itself. Unable to pass up this opportunity, Lara burst into the room, thrust the article in front of her parents & without hesitation demanded she accompany Von Croy on his expedition. As Lara read further, she learned that Von Croy was currently preparing for an archaeological tour across Asia, culminating in a potential new discovery to be made in Cambodia. In some ways Von Croy had become an inspirational figure for Lara. The experience had a profound effect on Lara, triggering a desire for travel to remote locations in search of adventure. A respected archaeologist, Von Croy had once lectured at Lara's school to pupils & parents alike. The front cover featured a familiar name, the Professor Werner Von Croy. One day Lara came across a copy of National Geographic on the hall table. Lara attended Wimbledon High School for girls at the age of 11.Īt 16 her parents decided she should broaden her education by studying at Gordonstoun, one of Britain's most prominent boarding schools. From the age of 3 Lara began her learning with a private tutor. She was raised to be an aristocrat from birth, and had lived in luxury aloof from the world at large. Lara Croft, daughter of Lord Henshingly Croft, was born in England on February 14th 1968. Created by a team at UK developer Core Design that included Toby Gard, the character first appeared in the 1996 video game Tomb Raider. She is presented as a beautiful, intelligent, and athletic English archaeologist-adventuress who ventures into ancient, hazardous tombs and ruins around the world. Lara Croft is the main protagonist and heroine of the Tomb Raider franchise. Lara Croft, as she appears in a promotional render from Tomb Raider: Anniversary Try begging for your life like you did the last time we spoke." ―Lara Croft to Takamoto Lara Croft
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