Richard Croft (Legend Timeline)


 * For Lara's fathers in other continuities, see Lord Croft disambiguation page.

"I've acquired new evidence that leads me to believe it is the Scion itself that is in some strange way, a vast library of information to rival even Alexandria. I am now convinced that, if I can obtain it, I will finally discovered what happened to my beloved Amelia."

- Richard

Richard James  Croft, 10th Earl of Abbingdon, was a famous archaeologist. As the son of R.J. Croft, he inherited his title from his father. Richard was tutored at Eton in anthropology and archaeology. He used his family's money on numerous expeditions to support his hypothesis of a base culture predating known history. Richard Croft married Amelia DeMornay, and had a daughter just a year after the marriage, named Lara. After Amelia's disappearance, Richard kept Lara at his side and sought to find his wife, embarking on a quest for the Scion of Atlantis and attempting to locate and infiltrate Helheim. Richard was friends with Professor Peter Eddington from Cavendish Laboratory, with whom he shared his findings. Richard agreed to work with Jacqueline Natla, but betrayed her upon learning of her motives, resulting in her killing him in Cambodia. However he managed to hid one of the Thor's Gauntlets and Eitr Stone beneath his manor before his death. When his body was found but could not be definitively identified, it resulted in a legal battle for his estates between Lara and Richard's brother, Errol Croft.

Appearances

 * Tomb Raider: Legend (mentioned and seen in portrait)
 * Tomb Raider: Anniversary (heard, mentioned and seen in portrait)
 * Tomb Raider: Underworld (heard, mentioned and seen in portrait and photograph)