Scavenger's Cove

The Scavenger's Cave is the first location of Tomb Raider (2013). It ends when Lara enters the Coastal Bluffs location. The player visits this location during the Force of will/Survive level.

The main purpose of the Scavenger Cave is to introduce the player to the new game. There are several instances where the player learns about the game mechanics and objects like the torch.

Story
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After surviving the shipwreck of the Endurance in the Dragon's Triangle Lara and her shipmates are stranded on the island Yamatai. Lara is taken captive by a scavenger who takes her to his den where Lara wakes up here hanging upside down. An scavenger, (who has somehow escaped from Matthias and his men) has made the cove his home, as Lara discovers a staggering amount of human remains and attempts at ritual sacrifice.

To escape, Lara has to swing left and right to set her cocoon on fire. She is severely injured when she hits a metal rod sticking out of the ground. Inside the scavenger's clove Lara finds several previous victims of the scavenger, who seem to have been murdered during the rituals. While escaping, she encounters one scavenger, who pretends to be friendly. If she believes him however, will lead to Lara's death.