Amelia's Journals

Amelia's Journals refer to special collectible Documents found in Rise of the Tomb Raider: Blood Ties DLC.

There are eight total Amelia's Journals documents in the game.

Next Steps
I finally introduced Richard to the family. It went precisely how I imagined. Icy, but polite grace from mother. Indifference and disinterest from father. And thinly veiled contempt from Atlas. Of course they don't approve. To them, Lord Croft is the man who took away their beloved daughter and ruined her long standing engagement (I was never going to marry that repugnant Earl of Farringdon anyway).

One might think they would be happy that I was being courted by a genuine Lord of the Realm. It just happens to be Richard Croft - in their eyes, the man who single handedly ruined a once great family.

But there's nothing to be done now. Watching how Richard dealt with their subtle insults and disrespect... such grace and calm. I know he did it for me. I think I'm falling in love with this man.

It will break my mother's heart, but I cannot live the life she imagined for me. My time with Richard has only made this clearer.

Lara's Thoughts
''Mom's own words... I can almost imagine her speaking. I wish I could remember her voice.''

Facing Death


My love,

It is silent. So peacefully silent now. Even after the madness and chaos of the crash, I can't help but still wonder at the beauty of these mountains. I understand the magic that drew you here. Please know that... I feel no pain in this moment. Only immense sadness. Sadness that I couldn't see your smiling face once more... that I'll never meet the wonderful woman that our daughter will become.

There is so much to say, but I'm tired. The sun is setting. The cold of night will overwhelm me. I know I will fall asleep soon, and likely never again awaken in this world. I'm... scared, Richard. What lies beyond? You know I've always struggled with faith. So... I'm holding on to yours for now. I'm holding on as best I can, my love. Become the father Lara deserves. Know that I will live on in her.

Lara's Thoughts
''I can't imagine what Dad felt reading this letter from Mom. I can barely read it without bursting into tears. I hope he came to eventually see Amelia in me.''

A Letter to My Daughter
My Dearest Lara,

It is difficult to write this, knowing these may only ever be words on a page to you. I wonder if you will remember my voice. Will you remember the way we used to play and laugh. Will you remember me comforting you when you were sad?

Know that I'm still with you Lara...my energy, my love, it's within you. It always will be.

Use that energy to pursue your passions in life. Never let others determine your journey. You become who you are through your choices, through the love you give and promises you keep.

I hope you are happy, that you are loved and successful in whatever it is you choose to do. I am proud of you, my darling.

Remember me.

With all my love, your mother.

Lara's Thoughts
''I can't believe this... oh Mom... I am happy. I am loved. I'll always remember.''

A Life of Possibilities
The offer came in the post last week, and I still haven't told Richard. He flew ahead to Tibet, where I will meet him shortly. I never told him I was submitting my work, never thought there was chance of being accepted. But a gallery tour is not something I can pass up. The show will take me away from England for over a year. I'll begin in new York and travel across the United States, and God, I'm giddy even writing those words.

When Richard and I were married, I was prepared to relegate my paintings to a hobby, but it was Richard who objected, who gave me my atelier and studio. Without that support, I might still be painting boring landscapes, Now I can't shake the foolish sensation that leaving would be a betrayal.

He will laugh at that and insist that I accept, even though I know it will break his heart to be apart. He never once asked me to sacrifice any part of my life for his. I have, of course, in a thousand small ways over the years, but he would never ask.

The discussion can wait, and I will join him in Tibet. I won't cast a shadow over his find. I will be by his side in his triumph, as I know he will stand by my side, in time.

Lara's Thoughts
''This is incredible. Mom was on the verge of fulfilling one of her dreams. Fate can be so cruel.''

Games We Played
I stood up to my family's criticism, stood in defense of Richard and our love. But as my new life began in Croft Manor, doubt set in. How could love flourish in these cavernous halls and endless passageways? Had I made a terrible mistake?

I have never been more delighted to be wrong. Richard welcomed me to the Manor - my new home - with a game. It was a clue, written in jumbled words from five different languages, but it pointed the way forward. The next clue was seemingly blank piece of parchment in the kitchen, where the heat of a candle revealed a message written in lemon juice.

I followed each step, grinning like a child as I solved his riddles and chased the trail to its end: a white cloth stretched on the lawn where a picnic was laid out. We laughed and ate, and my doubt vanished with the last of the morning mist.

Love can, and will, endure.

Lara's Thoughts
''Good job, Dad. You knew how hard this decision was for her and you made it easy.''

Decisions
I'm at a crossroads now. Good lord, that's such a cliché. But there's truth in it. Two roads before me, both present joy and compromise. A life with Richard... adventure, intellectual pursuit, perhaps a new family. But also a man obsessed with something I cannot understand. Or... a life of obligation. Upholding the De Mornay name, embracing our traditions. Not losing the family that raised me.

This really is a rubbish choice. I don't want to lose them. But I love the life I've started to build with Richard. He comes with his own difficulties, but I can accept them.

Will it be enough?

Lara's Thoughts
''For the time she was with us, I hope it was enough. I hope it was worth it...''

The Journey
I always accepted that Richard's rather unorthodox research was just something I had to live with. But... but this time... the thrill of discovery has taken hold of me. I never imagined I could be drawn in this way.

Richard cabled to tell me he's found the Monastery. The symbol we deciphered in the scroll was the key to it's location. I don't know if I honestly believe that this will lead to the fabled Elixir of Life. But I can't help but feel that a great secret awaits us there.

My brother was threatening to shut down the expedition, but I managed to talk him down for the time being. Now I am going to meet Richard.

I would bring Lara if i could, but she's still young. She'll be in good hands with Winston. And when we return, her parents might be just a bit more famous.

Lara's Thoughts
''She was beginning to believe. It must have made Dad so happy to know she could accept his wild ideas.''

A New Love
Lara arrived tonight, though not without a bit of drama. But all is well. She's a healthy, beautiful baby. I've never seen him so happy. I'm sure he'll be celebrating with his favorite whisky tonight.

It's calm and peaceful now... just the gentle sound of the rain, and the small, sleeping breaths of this new life I hold in my arms. Lara... Lara Croft.

My darling daughter. It's hard to put into words this feeling I have. We share a connection... something I never expected. A love so powerful and pure. someday you'll feel it too.

No matter where you go, or where you find your place in this world... we will always have this connection.

Lara's Thoughts
I still feel that connection to you, Mom.