What is the name of the ancient artifact Lara seeks in the original Tomb Raider game?
Answer
Scion of Atlantis
The ancient artifact Lara seeks in the original Tomb Raider game is the Scion of Atlantis.
Lara is hired to locate the three pieces of the Scion, an ancient Atlantean artifact. Her investigation takes her through archaeological sites in Peru, Greece, Egypt, and the lost realm of Atlantis. The artifact’s history and power connect the game’s separate locations into one larger mystery.
The Scion is specific to the 1996 game and should not be confused with other important Tomb Raider relics. The Dagger of Xian drives the plot of Tomb Raider II, while the Key of Chak Chel is central to Shadow of the Tomb Raider. This artifact-focused structure became one of the series’ recurring storytelling patterns.