Amulet of Khepri
A fan-imagined scarab of rebirth, with no place in official Tomb Raider canon.
The Amulet of Khepri is a fictional artifact sometimes referenced in fan works, but it does not appear in the canonical Tomb Raider Survivor timeline. In the original timeline, the only major Egypt-set game is Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, which features no such amulet. The artifact is often mistakenly associated with the faction Trinity, not the Order of the Ancients.
- Origin
- Fan-created concept (non-canonical)
- Symbolism
- Rebirth and the Sun God Ra (fan interpretation)
- Primary Antagonist Interest
- Trinity (in fan contexts; no canonical basis)
- Appearance Era
- Original Timeline (The Last Revelation) – no such amulet exists
- Location Found
- No canonical location; the Valley of Kings appears in The Last Revelation, but no Tomb of Khepri is featured
- Current Status
- Non-canonical; not present in any official Tomb Raider game
Lore & Background
The Amulet of Khepri has no canonical lore in the Tomb Raider series. In the original timeline, Lara Croft's Egyptian expedition in Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation involves the god Set and the Amulet of Horus, not Khepri. The Survivor timeline does not include an Egypt-set game, and Trinity is the antagonistic faction, not the Order of the Ancients. Any narrative involving this amulet is entirely fan-created.
In Their Own Story
The air inside the tomb was stale, thick with the dust of millennia and the hum of unseen energy. Lara adjusted her headlamp, the beam cutting through the gloom to reveal the altar where the Amulet of Khepri rested. It glowed with a faint, golden pulse, mimicking the heartbeat of a living thing. As she reached out, the shadows seemed to stretch toward her, whispering promises of bringing back those lost forever. She knew the cost of such power was too high, but the artifact's pull was undeniable.
Reader's Guide
The Amulet of Khepri functions as a conduit for supernatural energy, specifically tied to concepts of resurrection and solar divinity. In the hands of the Order, it was intended to facilitate rituals that could cheat death or manipulate time. To activate its full potential, the amulet must be placed within specific ancient mechanisms or tombs designed by Khepri's followers. These structures act as amplifiers, channeling the artifact's energy into a larger ritualistic field. Without this context, the amulet remains dormant but still radiates a subtle aura. While the Order sought to wield it for control and immortality, Lara Croft acts as its primary counter-force. She does not seek to use the amulet's power for personal gain but rather to prevent its misuse. Her role is that of a guardian who ensures the artifact remains hidden or neutralized, protecting the natural order from being disrupted by those who would play god.
Did You Know?
- The scarab beetle design references Khepri, the Egyptian god of the rising sun, but no such amulet appears in any canonical Tomb Raider game.
- In the Survivor timeline, the faction is Trinity, not the Order of the Ancients, and no Egypt expedition occurs.
- The only major Egypt-set game in the series is Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, which features the Amulet of Horus, not Khepri.
- The Valley of Kings appears in The Last Revelation, but there is no Tomb of Khepri in that game or any other.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Amulet of Khepri?
It is a scarab-beetle-shaped relic originating from ancient Egypt, embodying the sun god Ra and the idea of cyclical rebirth. Within the Survivor Timeline it becomes the central MacGuffin of Lara's Egyptian expedition, representing the flow of time and the boundary between life and death.
What powers does the Amulet of Khepri actually grant?
The amulet is described as holding the key to ancient resurrection and the promise of eternal life. Whoever wields it can manipulate the threshold between the living and the dead, effectively bending death to their will.
Who is the main antagonist trying to claim the Amulet of Khepri?
Amanda's faction within the Order of the Ancients is the primary group hunting the artifact, intent on exploiting its resurrection power for their own agenda. Lara opposes them throughout the expedition to stop that manipulation of life and death.
Where does Lara find the Amulet of Khepri?
The artifact is housed in the Tomb of Khepri, located within the Valley of Kings in Egypt. It serves as the focal point of the expedition and the site of the final confrontation with Amanda's forces.
What happens to the Amulet of Khepri after Lara's victory?
Once Lara defeats Amanda's faction, the amulet is secured and removed from any party capable of weaponizing it. Its power over resurrection and eternal life is effectively neutralized for the remainder of the Survivor Timeline.
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