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'''Temple of Xian''' is a level in [[Tomb Raider II]]. | '''Temple of Xian''' is a level in [[Tomb Raider II]]. | ||
At the beginning you see the [[Dagger of Xian]] in front of you, but as you go towards it you fall through a trap-door. Throughout the level along to really creepy music and being genuinely scared you find yourself by it again. However someone has beaten you and they are carried off into the [[Floating Islands]] after plunging the dagger into their heart. | At the beginning you see the [[Dagger of Xian]] in front of you, but as you go towards it you fall through a trap-door. Throughout the level along to really creepy music and being genuinely scared you find yourself by it again. However someone has beaten you and they are carried off into the [[Floating Islands]] after plunging the dagger into their heart. | ||
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==Meaning of ''xian''== | ==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. | 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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==Objectives== | ==Objectives== | ||
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* Enter the first temple using the Dragon Seal | * Enter the first temple using the Dragon Seal | ||
* Make your way through the traps and spider cave | * Make your way through the traps and spider cave | ||
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| Template:Levelline|Tomb Raider II | ||
| Level No | 15 | |
| Secrets | 3 | |
| Length | 75 minutes | |
| Location | Asia, China | |
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| Ice Palace | Temple of Xian | Floating Islands |
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Temple of Xian is a level in Tomb Raider II. At the beginning you see the Dagger of Xian in front of you, but as you go towards it you fall through a trap-door. Throughout the level along to really creepy music and being genuinely scared you find yourself by it again. However someone has beaten you and they are carried off into the Floating Islands after plunging the dagger into their heart.
This 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.
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
Enemies
Traps and Obstacles
Finds
- Dragon Seal
- Gold Key
- Silver Key
- 3 Secrets
