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== List of Easter Eggs == | == List of Easter Eggs == | ||
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| + | * Manor Address | ||
| + | : The address of [[Croft Manor (Rise of the Tomb Raider)|Croft Manor]] found on the [[Notice Served|eviction notice]] Lara receives - as well as some of the other letters found in the manor - does not exist in reality; the zip code (AL9 5NQ) however is that of [[Hatfield House]]. | ||
* [[Winston]] in the [[Freezer]] | * [[Winston]] in the [[Freezer]] | ||
| − | : In the document [[Little Angel]] Winston mentions Lara pulling a prank on him, locking him in the walk-in freezer. | + | : In the document [[Little Angel]] Winston mentions young Lara pulling a prank on him, locking him in the walk-in freezer. |
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| + | * Venice Music | ||
| + | : When turned on the [[Old Record Player]] in the [[Library (Rise of the Tomb Raider)|Library]] plays a tune familiar to those who played Tomb Raider II: when Lara climbs the bookshelves while the music is playing it's very reminiscent of those Venice levels where she also visited a [[Library of Venice|Library]]. Also, there was a similar [[Phonograph]] on [[Yamatai]] that played an eerie Japanese tune. | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Egyptian Ankh]] |
| − | + | : An Ankh, that looks a lot like it came from [[The Last Revelation]], can be found in the basement of Croft Manor. | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Jaffa Cakes|Jaffa cakes]] next to [[William Blake]] |
| − | + | : This is the text that can be found in a [[Note from Winston]], one of the [[Relics]] in the [[Library]]. It can be considered a double Easter egg: William Blake was a famous artist and author mentioned in the [[Lara Croft: Tomb Raider|first movie]] - a vital clue was hidden in one of his works - while the Jaffa cakes were mentioned in one of the [[Dark Horse]] [[Comics]]. | |
| − | * [[ | + | [[File:RotTR-BloodTies-StuffedTrexAndTigerDrawing.jpg|225px|thumb|right|Stuffed T-Rex and Tiger Drawing]] |
| − | : | + | * Tiger |
| + | : In [[Lara's Childhood Drawing]] a tiger - probably a reference to the Tigers in [[Tomb Raider II]], [[Tomb Raider III|III]], and [[Tomb Raider: Underworld|Underworld]] - can be seen laying on a rock that looks suspiciously like a giant Easter egg. Note the birds (chickens?) on the left. Combined with the mention of William Blake (see above) this brings his famous poem [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tyger The Tyger] to mind. | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Stuffed T-Rex]] |
| − | : A | + | : A stuffed [[T-Rex]] is located behind the desk in the [[Croft Manor (Rise of the Tomb Raider)|manor]]'s library; Lara had several run-ins with this type of dinosaur (only not stuffed), e.g. in [[Tomb Raider]], [[Tomb Raider II]], [[Tomb Raider III]], and [[Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary]], and most recently in [[Lara Croft: Relic Run]] and [[Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris]]. |
* [[Elixir of Life]] | * [[Elixir of Life]] | ||
: Title of a side-scroller Tomb Raider game for [[Mobile Phones]]. | : Title of a side-scroller Tomb Raider game for [[Mobile Phones]]. | ||
| − | * [[Sir Lancelot]] | + | * [[Sir Lancelot's Suit of Armour]] |
| − | : In [[Tomb Raider Legend]] Lara finds [[Lancelot's Shield]] and the other Knights of the Round Table. | + | : In [[Tomb Raider Legend]] Lara finds [[Lancelot's Shield]] and the tomb of the other Knights of the Round Table. |
| − | * [[Sir Reginald]] | + | * [[Sir Reginald's Suit of Armour]] |
| − | : The statue is missing its head which Lara took as a child in the [[Tomb Raider (Dark Horse Comics)|Reboot Comic]] [[Lost and Found]], Issue #9, centre pages. | + | : The statue is missing its head which Lara took as a child in the [[Tomb Raider (Dark Horse Comics)|Reboot Comic]] [[Lost and Found]], Issue #9, centre pages; although she definitely replaced it afterwards, it now is nowhere to be seen in the Library. |
* [[Croft Family Crest]] | * [[Croft Family Crest]] | ||
| − | : The [[Secrets]] in [[Croft Manor (TR7)|Croft Manor]] of [[Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend]] were similar in shape | + | : The [[Secrets]] in [[Croft Manor (TR7)|Croft Manor]] of [[Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend]] also depicted the Croft Family Crest, although they were only similar in shape and not identical. |
* [[Jade Dragon Statue]] | * [[Jade Dragon Statue]] | ||
| − | : A Relic that can be found in | + | : A Relic that can be found in [[Lord Croft's Secret Vault]] that is linked to the [[Temple of Xian]], a Tomb Raider II location. In this game [[Stone Dragons]] of a different shape served as secrets, among them a jade one. |
* [[142]] | * [[142]] | ||
| − | : One of the door codes that opens | + | : One of the door codes that opens Lord Croft's Secret Vault; [[14 February]] is [[Lara's Birthday]]. |
* Ticking Clocks | * Ticking Clocks | ||
| − | : Throughout the manor there are quite a few clocks ticking away, which is a little reminiscent of the first movie where Lara wakes up to the ticking of a clock hidden under the stairs. | + | : Throughout the manor there are quite a few clocks ticking away, which is a little reminiscent of the first movie, [[Lara Croft: Tomb Raider]], where Lara wakes up to the ticking of a clock hidden under the stairs. |
* Symbols in the [[Lord Croft's Secret Vault|Secret Vault]] | * Symbols in the [[Lord Croft's Secret Vault|Secret Vault]] | ||
| − | : When Lara turns on the | + | : When Lara turns on the black-light, symbols appear all over the walls; the largest one is reminiscent the symbol found in [[Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness]]. |
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| + | * [[Crowbar (Blood Ties Relic)|Crowbar]] | ||
| + | : Not necessarily an Easter Egg, but the [[Crowbar]] was a common [[Gear]] item in the [[Classic Tomb Raider]] games and made its last appearance in [[Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness]] over 10 years ago. | ||
* [[Golden Rose]] | * [[Golden Rose]] | ||
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* [[Twin Pistols]] | * [[Twin Pistols]] | ||
| − | : Relic in | + | : Relic that can be found in [[Lord Croft's Study]] after completing the main game, a nod to Lara's classic weapons; also these seem to be the two weapons she acquired after [[Roth]]'s death. |
* [[Atlas]] | * [[Atlas]] | ||
| − | : Another Relic in the study after completing the game; this is actually the artefact found in | + | : Another Relic in the study after completing the game; this is actually the artefact found in the [[Rise of the Tomb Raider]] base game. |
* [[Broken Katana]] | * [[Broken Katana]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:29, 3 November 2016
There are a lot of Easter Eggs in the Blood Ties DLC of Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration. Unlike the Easter Eggs found in the previous games these are mostly references to the earlier games.
List of Easter Eggs
- Manor Address
- The address of Croft Manor found on the eviction notice Lara receives - as well as some of the other letters found in the manor - does not exist in reality; the zip code (AL9 5NQ) however is that of Hatfield House.
- In the document Little Angel Winston mentions young Lara pulling a prank on him, locking him in the walk-in freezer.
- Venice Music
- When turned on the Old Record Player in the Library plays a tune familiar to those who played Tomb Raider II: when Lara climbs the bookshelves while the music is playing it's very reminiscent of those Venice levels where she also visited a Library. Also, there was a similar Phonograph on Yamatai that played an eerie Japanese tune.
- An Ankh, that looks a lot like it came from The Last Revelation, can be found in the basement of Croft Manor.
- Jaffa cakes next to William Blake
- This is the text that can be found in a Note from Winston, one of the Relics in the Library. It can be considered a double Easter egg: William Blake was a famous artist and author mentioned in the first movie - a vital clue was hidden in one of his works - while the Jaffa cakes were mentioned in one of the Dark Horse Comics.
- Tiger
- In Lara's Childhood Drawing a tiger - probably a reference to the Tigers in Tomb Raider II, III, and Underworld - can be seen laying on a rock that looks suspiciously like a giant Easter egg. Note the birds (chickens?) on the left. Combined with the mention of William Blake (see above) this brings his famous poem The Tyger to mind.
- A stuffed T-Rex is located behind the desk in the manor's library; Lara had several run-ins with this type of dinosaur (only not stuffed), e.g. in Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II, Tomb Raider III, and Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary, and most recently in Lara Croft: Relic Run and Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris.
- Title of a side-scroller Tomb Raider game for Mobile Phones.
- In Tomb Raider Legend Lara finds Lancelot's Shield and the tomb of the other Knights of the Round Table.
- The statue is missing its head which Lara took as a child in the Reboot Comic Lost and Found, Issue #9, centre pages; although she definitely replaced it afterwards, it now is nowhere to be seen in the Library.
- The Secrets in Croft Manor of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend also depicted the Croft Family Crest, although they were only similar in shape and not identical.
- A Relic that can be found in Lord Croft's Secret Vault that is linked to the Temple of Xian, a Tomb Raider II location. In this game Stone Dragons of a different shape served as secrets, among them a jade one.
- One of the door codes that opens Lord Croft's Secret Vault; 14 February is Lara's Birthday.
- Ticking Clocks
- Throughout the manor there are quite a few clocks ticking away, which is a little reminiscent of the first movie, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, where Lara wakes up to the ticking of a clock hidden under the stairs.
- Symbols in the Secret Vault
- When Lara turns on the black-light, symbols appear all over the walls; the largest one is reminiscent the symbol found in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.
- Not necessarily an Easter Egg, but the Crowbar was a common Gear item in the Classic Tomb Raider games and made its last appearance in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness over 10 years ago.
- Another relic, this time located in the Family Crypt; the secrets in Tomb Raider Chronicles were roses.
- Relic that can be found in Lord Croft's Study after completing the main game, a nod to Lara's classic weapons; also these seem to be the two weapons she acquired after Roth's death.
- Another Relic in the study after completing the game; this is actually the artefact found in the Rise of the Tomb Raider base game.
- Once again, a Relic located in the study after completing the game; this one seems like a relic from Yamatai.
