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 temperature is steadily rising as the cold season gives way to the dry season. There is little rainfall, making it difficult for Grass and Water Pokémon to survive. Normal, Fire and Bug Pokémon are thriving, however.
Staff!
NOVA
Spring has sprung and Summer is right around the corner! All us pasty losers will be inside RPing, so to prep for the holiday we're pushing staff signups pretty hard right now. Why not pay the application forum a visit and lend us a hand?
JODI
Hello everyone! We hope you're enjoying your time here as we work through the end of school and look hopefully upon summer! Nova and I would like to clarify that if you guys have anything you'd like to talk about with admins, please, come to us! You can personally PM me, or add me on Skype or MSN! I'd be very happy to hear your ideas and thoughts :)
OTM!
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CRIM is one of Torrenta's veteran members; she's best known for her cheery demeanor and her (numerous!) creative Pokémorphs, creating such memorable characters as the curmudgeonly Nagendra, a Seviper morph who detests the human race, and the cheerful Belia, an Aerodactyl morph who shares Crim's positivity and enthusiasm. A member since 2008, Crim's become one of the cbox's most well received visitors; whenever she appears the online users are treated to her wonderful sense of humor and pleasant disposition. If anybody deserves the OTM spotlight, it's her. Congratulations on making Member of the Month for May, Crim! We hope to see more creative characters from you soon!
CHAR
PARKER GREENE is a Type C Espeon Pokémorph, and the first character that Nova has made on this site. The youngest of three children, Parker grew up in Nimbasa City. Envious of his brothers, after he graduated high school he snuck off and traveled to Torrenta. Parker aspires to be a Champion of Torrenta, and he is well on his way. Currently on Route o3, we can expect to see Parker progress through the gyms with determination and enthusiasm.
STAFF
DESS has been on our modding staff for six months and she's made quite an impact! Most of our newest active members might recognize her as their lab mod, making her the first mod to introduce many of our players to the experiences Torrenta has to offer. With Dess at the wheel, we can rest easy in knowing that she's given our members a very positive first impression. In addition to her excellent modding reputation Dess has proven that she's a positive social force on Torrenta. A friend to all and dedicated to her position, Dess is the epitome of an excellent staff member.
. 1 . MAY . 2012 .
Holy guacamole! The end of the school year is quickly coming and summer is almost here. I first want to make a shout out to the Class of 2012. Because we're awesome, yo. Anyway, the real reason I'm making this announcement is because we have a new default skin! 8D It's called FROZEN // HEART. It features the new Kyurem form from BW2, so go check it out!
SKIN NAME: FROZEN // HEART
~ Splitty
. 25 . APR . 2012 . Apartments are free and new characters can be from Torrenta! Move into your new pad and ~rejoice~ today!
~ November
. 02 . APR . 2012 .
What's up guys? Just a quick news update, we've got two new skins by Sushi! For those of you who were really wanting a purple skin, I think you'll be pleased by this update~
SKIN NAME: Composing-- SKIN NAME: Starlight--
~ November
. 27 . MAR . 2012 .
Hey everyone! Just wanted to fill you guys in on a few new bits. We've got two new skins made by Thirteen, one of which is our brand new default for April. Kudos to her on her beautiful skins! In addition to that news, modding vet Rex has been promoted to a brand new Senior Mod position, so many congrats to him!
SKIN NAME: rainbow keldeo;; DEFAULT SKIN NAME: 114; rise of giratina
~ November
. 03 . MAR . 2012 .
Hey everyone! Just wanted to say thanks again for all of my congrats and to publicly toot Brady's horn too (wow that's filthy). With my ~arrival~ into adminship I've celebrated by making a new skin, so go check it out. It has tables and everything! I'd also like to take this opportunity to mention that we definitely wouldn't complain about having more staff, so why not apply today? There's plenty of perks!
SKIN NAME: :: Borrowed Time
~ November
. 18 . FEB . 2012 .
SUP GUYS. Many new skins have been added to Torrenta and haven't been announced so I'm taking it upon myself to make it. We also have a new default made be our own admin, Split. Also, thank you to all that applied for moderator positions. The upper staff really appreciate your help! Moderator positions are always open, so don't be afraid to apply! EDIT: I'd like to also welcome Thirteen to the design staff! And another skin for November. c:
SKIN NAME: ::BLOOM SKIN NAME: ::BLAZE SKIN NAME: ::BUBBLE SKIN NAME: young hearts collide ! SKIN NAME: ` you're my LUCKY STAR <3 SKIN NAME: let the fire roar * SKIN NAME: NOVEMBERMODE !!
EMMA !
. 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!
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 (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 (9 sub-boards) All of the old and finished RP threads go here.
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General - 1 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 (2 sub-boards) 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. The lab is owned by Professor Terra Green, although half of the time she is out in the field studying.
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Route 01 - 1 Viewing 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 town doesn't have many inhabitants, as the town is at the base of Mt. Tiykao. Very few of the simply built houses are two stories tall, and not a single building exceeds that height. All of the citizens are hospitable and respectful both to outsiders and one another. 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. Unless one enjoys the volcanic splendor or has relatives in the area, there isn’t much reason to visit.
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. 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. A wide portion of Sealan's activity can give its thanks to the gym leader Arcia.
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Route 03 Route Three is effectively a desert that bears little to no vegetation, save for small shrubs or prickly green cacti. Rain rarely falls on this route, rendering the area as the driest in the entire region. Once the sun goes down, Route Three seems to lose all its warmth and becomes nearly as frigid as the top of a snowcapped mountain. In general, it’s considered to be more dangerous during the dark hours, even with the low temperatures disregarded and the fact that it tends to rain more often during the evenings, which often leads to dangerous floods. All the same, the desert sky is beautiful at night.
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Kargarius City: The Coastal City (1 sub-board) Kargarius City is always lively, bustling with sailors coming in from other regions to sell their goods and tourists enjoying the tropical splendor. While it's an active city, Kargarius tends to have shorter buildings that are designed to cater to any tourists. Aside from the gift shops, there are palm trees all over the city, an iconic symbol of sorts for the famed "Tourist Trap" of Torrenta. A significant portion of Kargarius's visitors may simply be there to marvel at the tropical wonderland as well, but there's no denying the constant flow of trainers that seek to challenge Ordan.
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Kargarius Suspension Bridge A huge suspension bridge that stretches out from the large coastal city of Kargarius to the small island where Fyra Town, among other things, is located. This bridge crosses a huge amount of water in an attempt to reach the craggy, volcanic mountain where Fyra Town is situated. Many Electric-type Pokèmon as well as Water and Bird-type Pokèmon thrive on the bridge.
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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.
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Glacier River A short while after leaving Fyra Town, you come across a massive river. A small business has been set up to ferry trainers from one end of the river to the other. The ferry to Glacier Town is, however, not very well maintained and has been known to leak or even come apart entirely. Small stray glaciers are usually lying in the ferry's path, and feral Pokèmon are often found aboard the ill-prepared boats of the ferries, so don't expect it to be a pleasant ride down the river!
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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, the final gym leader of the Torrenta region awaits challengers.
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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, 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 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
Amon Desert - 1 Viewing (1 sub-board) Amon desert is a vast area of nothingness. The sands whip around the area, attacking anyone who dares to venture into the sand wasteland. The desert was once part of a lush forest, and remains of dried up greenery are scattered throughout the area. The desert is now filled with occasional quicksand and pitfalls, and trainers should be cautious while traveling through. Not many pokemon live here, those who do are known to be able to live without water for some time. On the far side of the desert lies the Beltic Canyon, the only haven for trainers and pokemon alike.
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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!
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. 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.
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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 (1 sub-board) 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.
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Torrenta Caverns 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 (3 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.
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Gutix Beach (1 sub-board) Gutix Beach is famous throughout the Torrenta region for its fine white sand, quantity of rare pearls and collectible shells and the many Water-type Pokèmon that live there and in the tidal caves at the southern end of the beach. It's the perfect place to train or relax with your friends and Pokèmon.
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Abandoned Train Station This is the abandoned Night Train's station. Many believe it to be haunted or deserted, but no ghosts mind it, nor is it kept in a neat and tidy condition like the graveyard. The only time Ghost Pokèmon don't haunt an area is if it is already occupied and protected… but who would want to protect this dump? What exactly is lurking within the Night Train's walls? Only a few stray Meowth and the odd Pidgey or Spearow visit.
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Urban Torrenta
Nurjak City - 1 Viewing (4 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.
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Breeders INC - 3 Viewing (1 sub-board) Adopt a Pokèmon here, or become a breeder and let others adopt Pokèmon from you. You can also open an Adoption Agency so that if you have Pokèmon you've caught previously in your adventures that you don't want or can't handle anymore, you can adopt them off to good homes.
NOTE: Please read the rules before becoming a breeder or an adopter.
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Guild Headquarters (2 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.
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Trainer Hill Here, you can battle fake trainers and earn training experience and levels without battling poor defenseless (heh) real Pokèmon or convincing real trainers and/or waiting for them forever to make a move. From Aroma Ladies to Dragon Tamers, you simply post a thread with the team (and their levels) of the Pokèmon you want to train, and let the battle commence!
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Trainer Lounge (4 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 - 1 Viewing (5 sub-boards) Here, we have the Frontier region. Aimed at trainers who have pokemon over level 60 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.
Infected pokemon facility (4 sub-boards) This is the Nurjak infected pokemon facility. Here, you can sign up to help control and gather up the zombie pokemon to get cured. Everything you need for the event is here!
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