Remnant

Remark: This article describes the Remnant, a group of people living in Siberia in Rise of the Tomb Raider. For information on the Level in Tomb Raider Underworld, see Remnants.

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Remnant Camp

The Remnant are a group of people in Rise of the Tomb Raider. They are the descendants of the citizens of Kitezh that were forced to live in the wilderness of Siberia after the city was lost to them during an Mongolian invasion.

Lara discovers them in Siberia and soon allies herself with them as they are also threatened by Trinity. The first time Lara hears about the Remnants is in a Cut Scene in the Siberian Wilderness while listening to Trinity radio chatter at the Wilderness Refuge Base Camp:

"And what of the Remnant?" - "They continue to resist us, but we'll have the situation in hand soon enough." - "Good. Trinity has faith in you."

Radio Chatter

She later discovers them in person when she is threatened by Sofia to abandon her search, but she soon is able to gain their trust by helping them out on multiple occasions.

"I'm not your enemy." - "That remains to be seen."

Lara's encounter with a Sofia

They provide Lara with side quest missions that reward her with special items like e.g. the Lock Pick and open up access to certain areas that previously were unavailable to her. All missions presented to Lara by the Remnants are optional. The main story of the game can be played without these side quests.

Later in the game Lara fights side by side with them against Trinity soldiers and the Deathless that now occupy the lost city. In the end Lara is well respected among the inhabitants of the valley.

History of the Remnant

The Forefathers: Exodus

They sent ahead a group of workers to prepare for the arrival of their people. These workers made sure that everything necessary to make this new place their home was provided, like a supply of fresh water for which purpose they created the Ancient Cistern.

Soviet Oppression

When the Soviets came, they took the Remnant they encountered hostage and made them work the mines. When their forefathers history was uncovered by their oppressors however the Remnant rose up and rebelled.

Gallery

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  Lara encounters a Remnant for the first time