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The best level on Tomb Raider II.
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At the beginning you see the Dagger of Xian in front of you, but as you go towards it u fall through a trap-door. Throughout the level along to really creepy music and being genuinely scared you find yourself by it againHowever someone has beaten you and they are carried off into the Floating Islands after plunging the dagger into their heart.
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{{Remark|the level|Temple of Xian|in [[Tomb Raider II]]||about the location|Xi'an|}}
The level takes a long time, but is the most enjoyable in the whoole Tomb Raider series in my opinion!
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{{Infobox Level
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| Name        = Temple of Xian
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| Image      = Xian.jpg
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| Game        = Tomb Raider II
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| Section    = [[China Section]]
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| Levelno    = 15
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| Length      = 1
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| Gametime    = 75 minutes
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| Timetrial  =
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| Firsttime  =
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| Secrets    = 3
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| Special    =
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| Location    = [[Asia]], [[China]]
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| Chrono      = 1
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| Previous    = Ice Palace
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| Next        = Floating Islands
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| Adjacent    =
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| Wtlink      = tr2/xian
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}}
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'''Temple of Xian''' is the 15th level in [[Tomb Raider II]].
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The location of the level is [[Xi'an]] in [[China]].
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==Story==
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{{mainarticle|Tomb Raider II Story}}
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Lara enters the Temple of Xian and finds the [[Dagger of Xian]] on a pedestal right in front of her. However, obtaining the dagger isn't that easy as the hidden trapdoor drops Lara to the depths of the temple.
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===End Cutscene===
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Lara overlooks from a higher ledge how [[Marco Bartoli]] has reached the [[Dagger of Xian]] before her. She watches from above how he and his henchmen perform a ritual where [[Marco Bartoli|Marco]] kills himself with the [[Dagger of Xian]]. His henchmen carry the body with them out of the temple's chamber.
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==Objectives==
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* Enter the first temple using [[The Dragon Seal]]
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* Make your way through the traps and spider cave
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* Reach the top of the dragon pillar
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==Finds==
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===Secrets===
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In this level you can find 3 stone dragons.
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* [[Silver Dragon]]
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* [[Golden Dragon]]
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* [[Jade Dragon]]
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===Artefacts & Keys===
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* [[The Dragon Seal]]
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* [[Silver Key (Tomb Raider 2)|Silver Key]]
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* [[Gold Key (Tomb Raider 2)|Gold Key]]
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* [[Main Chamber Key]]
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===Supplies===
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====Goodies====
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=====First Aid=====
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* [[Large Medipack]]
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* [[Small Medipack]]
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=====Ammo=====
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* [[Shotgun Shells]]
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* [[M16 Clips]]
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* [[Automatic Pistol Clips]]
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* [[Uzi Clips]]
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* [[Grenades]]
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=====More Gear=====
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* [[Flares]]
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==Enemies==
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* [[Tigers]]
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* [[Spiders]]
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* [[Giant Spiders]]
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* [[Eagles]]
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* [[Barracudas]]
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==Traps & Obstacles==
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===Traps===
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* [[Boulders]]
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* [[Rolling Spindles]]
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* [[Spike Walls]]
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* [[Statue with Knife Blade]]
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* [[Lava]]
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* [[Spikes]]
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===Obstacles, Triggers & Puzzles===
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* [[Ladder]]
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* [[Water]]
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* [[Wall Lever]]
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* [[Small Push Switch]]
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* [[Springboards]]
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* [[Trapdoors]]
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* [[Movable Block]]
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* [[Underwater Lever]]
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==Typical Scenery of the Level==
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<gallery>
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Image:Templeofxian_1.jpg|Temple
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Image:Templeofxian_2.jpg|Dragon Statue
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</gallery>
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==Further Information==
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The Temple of Xian level is among the longest in [[Tomb Raider II]], where Lara encounters various traps and enemies based upon Chinese legends and stories. Such as the spider cave is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, with the name of 盤絲洞, literally the Cave of Tangled Silk.
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===Meaning of ''xian''===
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The word Xian could be perceived by how the Chinese term is translated, as it could be one word for an immortal (仙, xian), or the location that the area is based, Xī'ān (西安), the capital of Shaanxi province in China and a sub-provincial city. Known as one of the most important cities in Chinese history, Xi'an is listed as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China because it has been the capital of 13 dynasties, including the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang. Xi'an is also the eastern end of the Silk Road. However, it was called Chang'an (Traditional Chinese: 長安; Simplified Chinese: 长安, pinyin: Cháng'ān; literally "Perpetual Peace") in ancient times, when it used to be the capital of China.
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[[Category:Levels]]
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[[Category:Tomb Raider II]]
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[[de:Der Tempel des Xian]]

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Remark: This article describes the level Temple of Xian in Tomb Raider II. For information about the location, see Xi'an.

Temple of Xian
Xian.jpg
Tomb Raider II
Section China Section
Level No 15
Length (*)
  • Game Time: 75 minutes

Secrets 3
Location Asia, China
Level Chronology:
Ice Palace Temple of Xian Floating Islands

Temple of Xian is the 15th level in Tomb Raider II.

The location of the level is Xi'an in China.

Story

Main article: Tomb Raider II Story

Lara enters the Temple of Xian and finds the Dagger of Xian on a pedestal right in front of her. However, obtaining the dagger isn't that easy as the hidden trapdoor drops Lara to the depths of the temple.

End Cutscene

Lara overlooks from a higher ledge how Marco Bartoli has reached the Dagger of Xian before her. She watches from above how he and his henchmen perform a ritual where Marco kills himself with the Dagger of Xian. His henchmen carry the body with them out of the temple's chamber.

Objectives

  • Enter the first temple using The Dragon Seal
  • Make your way through the traps and spider cave
  • Reach the top of the dragon pillar

Finds

Secrets

In this level you can find 3 stone dragons.

Artefacts & Keys

Supplies

Goodies

First Aid
Ammo
More Gear

Enemies

Traps & Obstacles

Traps

Obstacles, Triggers & Puzzles

Typical Scenery of the Level

Further Information

The Temple of Xian level is among the longest in Tomb Raider II, where Lara encounters various traps and enemies based upon Chinese legends and stories. Such as the spider cave is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, with the name of 盤絲洞, literally the Cave of Tangled Silk.

Meaning of xian

The word Xian could be perceived by how the Chinese term is translated, as it could be one word for an immortal (仙, xian), or the location that the area is based, Xī'ān (西安), the capital of Shaanxi province in China and a sub-provincial city. Known as one of the most important cities in Chinese history, Xi'an is listed as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China because it has been the capital of 13 dynasties, including the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang. Xi'an is also the eastern end of the Silk Road. However, it was called Chang'an (Traditional Chinese: 長安; Simplified Chinese: 长安, pinyin: Cháng'ān; literally "Perpetual Peace") in ancient times, when it used to be the capital of China.