In Torrenta, that is no different. Infested with nearly every species of Pokémon known to man, one might think that everything was perfect, and that the island would be the perfect dream home.
If you thought that, you are wrong.
Torrenta is a place where friendships are built and destroyed, hardships are endured all throughout the year, and life is truly a treasure chest filled with hopes and dreams that may never be accomplished - yet for those who persevere, the rewards are rich. For everyone, the ultimate goal remains the same: to become one of the first few to challenge and defeat the ever-distant Elite Four.
The cold months have hit Torrenta as the Grass and Normal Pokémon retreat to warmer climates. Fire and Ice Pokémon can be found almost everywhere in the region as they fend for themselves amongst the fallen snow.
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Remember that we are always looking for new mods and Temp Mods! 8D There are a lot of benefits for trying it out (credits and respect are some good examples!) and we could always use the help. ^^
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Hello everyone! A new year brings new things! Be on the lookout for different additions around the site, and also some revamping of rules to make life easier on everyone. We are trying to make Torrenta more friendly for new members, as well as keeping some old aspects for us oldies. Just remember, if you have any ideas, complaints about something, or you feel something should be tweaked, do not be afraid to go to the Help/Suggestions area. We will not bite your head off <3
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NOVA has been a member of Torrenta since August of 2011, and has quite franky been quite the charmer. He's been nominated for OTM twice now, and this time he finally won it (he was extremely close to winning it last time before Rex ousted him.) Not only that, but this BA mod (why do mods always win this?) is the owner of one of the most popular barns. As you can see from the "thread" OTM.
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MUSASHI is one of the most powerful characters on Torenta. You can tell just by looking at his profile, with his way-more-than-party-size amount of level 100 Pokemon, even though he only has 3 badges. Musashi is known for being one of powerful members of Team Yami and Myriad, and his necessity in using a cane even though he is only 18. He's definitely one of the trainers to look out for to challenge the E4 next.
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SAWSBUCKS is a Breeding Barn that hit up quite a storm the minute it was released. Unlike any other Breeding Barn, Sawsbucks is a witty version of the popular Starbucks coffee, with the changes being a sit-down cafe with the Pokemon of your dreams as the waiters. It's not at all surprising why this barn won thread of the month -- considering it should also be Breeding Barn of the year.
. 16 . JAN . 2012 .
We hope everyone is having a wonderful year so far and enjoying their time on Torrenta! A few updates have happened recently, so make sure to read the PM's we send out as they have vital information in them. One of the things we are planning to work on is better communication with our members! So keep on the lookout for more information! Also, we just had an activity check, if your account was deleted we do apologize. If your name was not on our list to save or didn't have an away thread your account was deleted with no exceptions. We do encourage people to remake accounts and repost their characters and continue on with their adventures though!
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. 20 . DEC . 2011 .
Heyo everyone! A lot of stuff going on this time of year. First of all, Happy Holidays! And, if we have any Jehovah Witnesses in the crowd, happy free-time-out-of-school-for-no-reason! All of that aside, we have a new Gmod in our midst: Jae! Everyone congratulate her. :3 As well, next month we will be having an Activity Check, so if you're not going to be here in the first two weeks of January, post an away thread NOW so that we know. Finally, there the staff's main goal for 2012 is to make rules more clear, to find ways to make modding more productive, and to bring back some old things and maybe bring in some new things. ;3 Anyway, that's it for today.
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. 31 . OCT . 2011 .
Well, we have more interesting things for you guys! Torrenta's very first cruise ship has made port in Urban Torrenta! For a cheap price you can access everything the ship has HERE. There is even another raffle, so make sure to check it out!
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. 31 . OCT . 2011 .
Who likes free stuff? We know we do! Head over to the Spooktacular event to enjoy some Halloween fun -- and get some free stuff as well. ;3
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. 21 . OCT . 2011 . We are aware that there are Cbox problems currently. You do not need to tell me. P: I've already contacted the Cbox staff. Be patient, everyone. ~ FIXED! :D
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. 12 . OCT . 2011 .
I am sorry to have to say this, but our beloved co-admin, Echo, is stepping down from her position today. We're very sorry to see her go, as she has been part of the upper staff for over a year. Thank you for everything you have done, Echo. We love you. ♥
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. 11 . OCT . 2011 .
I know it's only been, like, a week, but I wasn't floored with that last default and shtuff. lD; So uhm. We have a new default now that I've gotten off my lazy ass and made a new skin because that other one had literally been sitting for about two months, so really, it's not as new as you think I decided it was time for a new default. Hopefully you all enjoy it.
SKIN NAME: ` wrecked
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. 09 . OCT . 2011 .
Apologies for that slight interruption. The skins launched this week by Graz, Azazel and Dox respectively are:
SKIN NAME: MINT THIS WAY SKIN NAME: JACKATTACK! SKIN NAME: !!STEPONE
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. 25 . SEP . 2011 .
Oh look! We have a new look, everyone. To those of you who didn't pay attention to that announcement poll a few weeks ago, the old skins do still work!. So you don't have to worry about your favorite skins dying. However, by using the old skins, you won't get the information in the sidebars - so that means you lose quick links and OTM, and whatever else may eventually go there in the future! Just food for thought. :3 Anyway, enjoy the new layout, gaiz. ^^
SKIN NAME: [ THIS is our world * ]
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. 25 . SEP . 2011 .
Hey guys! We're in Maintenance Mode right now to make in the design changes (a good portion of) you guys decided to happen! :3 Expect a downtime of an hour or two while I get everything to work. ~
Encyclopedia Important questions about the site itself are listed in here. Also, explanations on the mechanics on how Torrenta works in terms of levels and battles are also here.
Staff - 1 Viewing (4 sub-boards) The staff talk about changes that may be made to the site, as well as upcoming events coming to the site.
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Archive (8 sub-boards) All of the old and finished RP threads go here.
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General - 3 Viewing (9 sub-boards) Essentially, the major OOC section. General discussions take place here. Besides the Cbox, this is probably the most fun to be at. Maybe. We don't know, but it's here, anyway.
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Absent Leaving for a little bit, or for a good amount of time? Post here to let us know!
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Please Post! (1 sub-board) If it's been five days and a mod hasn't replied to your thread, post here to let us know, and a new mod can help you out!
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Creative Corner (6 sub-boards) Release your creative genes! Yeah, pretty much this is a board where you can show your creativity.
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Characters Area
Character Auditions (1 sub-board) Where you got to create your character profile. Make sure to read the rules, though, or it won't be accepted.
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Plot and Whatnot (6 sub-boards) Journals, theme songs, radio stations! Never before has being a character been so easy and fun!
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The Torrenta Region
Torrenta Region Pokèmon Lab (1 sub-board) The most popular place to get a free Pokémon, the Torrenta Region Pokémon Laboratory is generally well-kept and modern. Its automatic sliding glass doors, which cannot be slammed, are always open to anyone who wants a free Pokémon. Though the lab is owned by Professor Terra Green, she is almost always absent, and one of the lab aides usually tends to new trainers. However, a fair warning: when Professor Green is away, some sort of chaos is known to erupt, such as a lab aide's taquito lunch, which is inexplicably being cooked in the lab, getting set on fire or group of Pokémon escaping.
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Route 01 The closest Route to the lab, Route One is little more than a sloppily-bulldozed path through the forest. There are numerous fallen trees and piles of debris still by the edge of the path. In the middle of Route One, there is a giant crater with nothing growing near or in it, almost as though there was a giant explosion there. As one nears Harku Village, the path becomes gradually rockier and more rugged until one arrives at the base of Mt. Tiykao and the entrance to Harku Village.
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Harku Village: The Mountainous Community (1 sub-board) Harku Village is a peaceful, quiet little place. The overall lack of bustle throughout the village is somewhat ironic when the fact that it’s situated at the base of an active volcano is considered. Due to its proximity to Mt. Tiykao, however, the legendary Pokémon Heatran is revered as a guardian by the townsfolk. Many banners in Harku Village prominently display the Pokémon, and as such, are the most flashy things in the entire village (that is not very flashy). Very few of the simply built houses are two stories tall, and not a single building in Harku Village exceeds that height. All of the citizens are hospitable and respectful both to outsiders and one another, and even the loudmouthed and somewhat obnoxious Gym Leader and Contest Master Gorin wouldn’t turn away someone in need. Though Harku Village sports an overall rocky terrain and a somewhat old-fashioned style of life instead of skyscrapers and large institutes, its inhabitants are well-educated. Anyone who visits the town can be certain that Harku Village isn’t full of country bumpkins who don’t know what electricity is, and its public image is almost always one of utmost friendliness and hospitality. However, for all the respect Harku Village has throughout Torrenta, most can agree that it only receives public attention due to the fact that it has a Gym and a Contest Hall. Unless one enjoys the volcanic splendor or has relatives in the area, there isn’t much reason to visit.
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Route 02 Route 02 is one of the more dangerous places in Torrenta; a mountain pathway that leads out of Harku Village and is elevated gradually twists around one of Mt. Tiykao's higher crests. Many ledges bridge out to different parts of the precarious trail, and if travelers have especially bad luck they might find themselves hugging the wall so as not to fall off. The moisture in the air due to the height of Route 02, all the same, can be extremely refreshing considering the constant heat. Many nooks and crannies that Pokémon inhabit can be found here, so Pokémon trainers and coordinators won't be without a fight on their trek to Sealan City.
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Sealan City: The City of Flowers (3 sub-boards) As its title suggests, Sealan City is renowned far and wide for its colorful vegetation and greenhouse-like atmosphere. There are plants growing freely throughout the entire city, from vines covering the colonial-style houses to tiny potted plants blossoming on doorsteps. Sealan could be best described as a lush valley oasis due to its proximity to parched Route Three and craggy Route Two; it's surrounded on all sides by environments nearly opposite its own. And though Sealan City is always bustling with activity thanks to the numerous hotels to accommodate for its tourists and exotic restaurants situated all around, the air is pure and peaceful. There's no denying an eternal calm even if one goes to the more active parts of town. Like other places with Gyms and Contest Halls, however, a wide portion of Sealan's activity can give its thanks to the challengers facing off against the sisters who run the Gym and Contest Hall, Arcia and Amara, respectively.
Fyra Town: The Hot Volcanic Community (2 sub-boards) After finally making it across the long and arduous Kargarius Suspension Bridge, you wind up in a small town similar to that of Lavaridge Town in the Hoenn region. Fyra Town lies on the rocky cliffs of the still active Tiykao volcanic range, its source of electric power coming from a clever system that harnesses the power of the range's heat, fueling the town's needs. Stray Fire-type Pokémon are common, and the town is often assaulted by erratic wind patterns. Here, the gym leader Candance lies in wait.
Glacier Town: The Village of Blizzards (1 sub-board) After tumbling across Glacier River, you reach a frozen island... or at least what appears to be an island. It's actually a huge glacier. Here resides Glacier Town, arguably one of Torrenta's most frigid locations. Ice, Water and Steel-type Pokémon are commonly found wandering around, and most of Glacier Town's inhabitants prefer to live in log cabins. In this place, old man Forgurn and peppy kid Cheney wait, the final gym leader and the final Contest Master of the Torrenta region.
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Victory Air Transportation Service After toughing it out at Glacier Town, miles away from the glacier's location is a humongous rocky mountain. Lying atop the mountain is the city of Zephereon, and to help aspiring Pokémon trainers or coordinators up, a transportation service has been set up. It would take forever to scale Mt. Victory, so you have no choice but to take the huge blimp. Don't worry, just show them your badges or ribbons and it's all complimentary. But be careful; wild Pokémon have been known to hitch a ride onboard the blimp, unbeknownst to the caretakers of the sky hook.
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Zephereon City: The High-Tech Metropolis (5 sub-boards) Welcome to the technologically advanced city of Zephereon! This capital city has thrived with its towering, monumental buildings and people. It has received its name when it was once in the care of the city’s deceased mayor, Athos Zephereous. Whether you’re here for important matters or to simply hang out, be sure to check out some of the sights while you're at it; you'll never know what you'll find.
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Other Regions of Torrenta
Merengi Prairie (1 sub-board) The Merengi Prairie is a vast expanse of grass and shrubbery which covers swathes of Torrenta. In this huge savannah, a number of Pokemon reside, congregating near the many watering holes and rivers that dot this region. Only the distant rim of mountains that encircles these plains offer any suggestion to a visitor that the Merengi Prairie is not an isolated world of peace and tranquility. This is Torrenta at its most natural -- at its most primal.
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Tower of Heaven An ancient, hidden tower on a small abandoned island. This antiquated and supposedly mystic tower is said to hold an ancient secret. It seems to touch the skies, but when construction began on the tower, no one seems to know. Thunderstorms constantly pour here, though it holds a fantasy-like appeal; despite the constantly pouring rain, it's always quiet. It's as though something different is in the air here. Be careful not to lose yourself, and don't fall!
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Snow Fields (3 sub-boards) Welcome to the Torrenta Snow Fields! Here you can search for new Pokémon, have a bite to eat and something warm to drink at the café, rent some ski equipment, and explore this year ‘round icy attraction! Don’t forget to take the chair lift to the top of the mountains, the views are spectacular! But be sure to dress warmly. People have been known to wind up missing because of the constant snowstorms, and most have never returned safely … or at all.
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Volcanic Hot Springs (3 sub-boards) The fresh water hot springs of the Tiykao volcanic range hold many healing abilities, and it’s the perfect place to relax or train your Pokemon. It’s very hot and there’s quite a humid atmosphere, though many rare water Pokemon live in the springs and a large assortment of Fire-type Pokemon often come down from the mountain to drink. Finally, the path up the mountain has opened, and Mt. Tiykao is officially open for exploration, though you can still content yourself with the Fire and Water-type Pokemon that lurk at the mountain’s base…
Mt. Tiykao is currently spewing lava from its peak.
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Deserted Graveyard (2 sub-boards) The Deserted Graveyard is infamous for its bountiful supply of Ghost and Psychic-type Pokémon, closely followed by its large number of missing persons reports. The graveyard is no longer officially tended to by anyone but is in no way unkempt. A common belief is that the lost spirits of the Pokémon and humans who were buried here who have not found peace roam the area protecting the final resting places of those whom have fallen…
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Adara Ruins These ruins, located off the coast of Torrenta, were once a Temple belonging to an ancient people. Now, wearied by time they stand alone, flooded by the ocean. Vast chimneys that erupt from the surface of the sea throw down light and air, while strange runes mark the walls, stringing together ancient words and spells in forgotten languages. Recently, these Ruins have become home to a considerable number of pokemon. But it has long been said, that at the base of these ruins, something tremendously powerful lies. Resting. Watching. Waiting.
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Torrenta Caverns - 1 Viewing A huge cavern, many Pokémon that like dark areas or a rocky habitat live here. Upon entering the large caves, a towering tunnel branches off in one direction before splitting into three more pathways; if you don't have a flashlight or a light-producing Pokémon then expect to get lost in the never-ending caverns.
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Forest Deepgreen (2 sub-boards) The trees of Deepgreen are towering, some of them even rivaling Garda in height. The fragrance of nature drifts throughout the forest, and many secluded rivers and lakes are scattered all over the humongous grove. The climate is cool and refreshing, and many different Pokemon can be found here, resting or playing. There are rumors that perhaps, if you look hard enough, The Voice of the Forest will appear to you, and that there is something more sinister lying within Deepgreen's depths. But, who knows. Rumors are rarely ever true...
Torrenta Sewers (1 sub-board) A large series of tunnels and caverns connected together by canals full of muck and trash. A damp, slippery platform only a few inches above the river is what keeps you out of it, flickering lights above you letting you see where you're going. Maintenance seems to have been halted, walls grimy and crumbling, parts of the pathway giving way, and lights going out constantly. Chained gates over some tunnels are giving way, as well, perhaps releasing something that was kept away on purpose. To top it off, the stench down here is close to unbearable, making eyes water and throats gag.
Nurjak City (2 sub-boards) Nurjak is a city that was born in the center of the Torrenta Region. With roads and pathways heading toward it throughout the region, there's always a way to get to this urban sprawl. This city houses anything that a trainer can need, including the newly built Battle Tower. Nurjak is considered to be the heart of Torrenta, and hundreds of trainers travel through the city daily.
Guild Headquarters (6 sub-boards) A directory full of flashy signs and distracting advertisements; despite the almost dizzying amount of propaganda, this is the center where guilds are advertised. Most of them don't give out exactly where their HQs are located (whether it be because they're secretive or just flat out illegal), but all of them offer information about themselves and usually have some more hints about how to register with them.
Trainer Lounge (3 sub-boards) This is an area for those looking for travel companions, a place to relax and unwind, to find rivals or just trainers to battle, etc. It is spacious with a battle floor, Pokecenter, cafe and lounge. You can also come here to shop.
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Frontier Region (5 sub-boards) Here, we have the Frontier region. Aimed at trainers who have pokemon over level 50 and three badges, these five trainers set out to give the trainers of Torrenta a different challenge. Each battle with a unique set of rules, these five are not meant to be taken lightly. If you think you have the guts and the pokemon, this challenge is for you.
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