Books

In the game there are a multitude of book entries. These books detail the history and circumstances of Torren, and therefore give a better understanding of the game.

On this page, these entries are categorized by order of location.

Cult of Darkrai

The Cults of the Torren Region

As far back as written history goes, the Torren Region has been plagued by gang violence by a number of cults.

All of these cults worship a legendary Pokémon, in much the same way one would revere a god.

These cults have been known for killing and torturing people who disagree with their ideals.

While different cults will rise and fall, it is worth knowing which cults currently hold power.

There are five cults currently in power.

The Cult of Darkrai, Abyssal Cult, Infernal Cult, Sky Cult, and a group simply called "Perfection".

All of these cults are extremely dangerous and should be treated with extreme caution.

The Cult of Darkrai

The Cult of Darkrai is led a woman named Persephone.

Like most other cults in the region they have made it their goal to summon Darkrai from a different world.

Most of her reasons for trying to call Darkrai are unknown, but she is suspected to have sadistic tendencies due to events in her childhood.

The Kalos War

The Aroma-Kalos War was a war between the Kalos and Aroma regions.

It is renowned for the first interregion war that involved the use of Pokémon as fighting tools.

Kalos eventually won the war by use of what was basically nuclear weaponry, an "ultimate weapon" charged by a legendary Pokémon.

Telnor Town

The History of the Cults

The first cults of the Torren Region were created hundreds of years ago.

The first two cults of the Torren Region were the Time Cult, who were worshippers of the legendary Pokémon Dialga, and Infernal, who are worshippers of Groudon.

Soon, the Time Cult left for another region, and the Infernal Cult inspired many other cults to take form.

There were around 10 Cults in existence before the First Augur came.

The Augur fought and defeated five of the different cults, and was on his way to defeating more before he mysteriously disappeared.

Now, only five cults remain: Perfection, the Cult of Darkrai, Infernal, Abyssal and Sky Cult."

What is a legendary Pokémon?

A legendary Pokémon is a Pokémon that is extremely rare and powerful.

There are several criteria that a Pokémon must follow if they are to be considered a legendary.

First of all, they are unique.

They are one of a kind, or in some rare exceptions two or three of a kind.

Secondly, they are unable to be bred to create more of them.

For example, Manaphy is still considered a legendary even though it can be bred into Phione, because it cannot be bred into more Manaphy.

Finally they must not be able to evolve.

Often, legendary Pokémon are so rare and powerful that they are worshipped as gods.

Who is the Second Augur?

The Second Augur is a beautiful and ruggedly handsome trainer.

He is the only one who is currently saving the world from the cults and he is the hero of everyone in the region.

He is incredible, and he is the hero we deserve.

Midna Town

The Kanto Civil War Vol. 1

The Kanto War occurred several decades ago.

Civil unrest in Kanto was high due to several of the Gym Leaders and Elite Four members taking part in criminal activity.

Most notably were Agatha, Madeleine and Giovanni.

Madeleine was arrested, defeated by a member of the Kanto army named Surge, who accepted the offer to replace her position as Gym Leader.

Agatha was pardoned, however, her relationships with former friends such as Oak were strained.

Continued in Vol. 2.

The Kanto Civil War Vol. 2

Giovanni, the leader of the criminal organization known as Rocket, was never reprimanded until several years later.

A child named Red, son of a soldier lost in the war, linked Giovanni to the unknown leader position and defeated him.

He was promptly arrested, and a list of connections were discovered.

Many changes were made to the Indigo League after that incident, however- aside from the needless death- most people believe the Kanto Civil War was a necessary part of the development of the region.

Suntouched City

Before Human Society

Before human society, it is widely theorized that the true formes of fossil Pokémon roamed the planet.

For example, many believe that Kabutops was originally a Bug/Water-type.

By using carbon dating, scientists have placed the extinction of the majority of the species to the time humans began to emerge.

The reason so many species could die out at once is currently unknown.

Several groups have begin to research into possible causes in the Vesryn region and have pledged to share their research when a potential conclusion is reached.

The First Augur

Oddly enough, this book is empty.

Hoopa

Hoopa is a small legendary Pokémon known as a "Pixie Legendary."

It is unique in that it is able to change into a stronger, Djinn-based form using a special item.

It is able to create small wormholes to anywhere in the world, by using the power of its ring.

It was the partner Pokémon of the First Augur.

Many people believe that Hoopa brought powerful Pokémon in from other dimensions, and is the only way of accessing hidden interdimensional space.

Pre-Poké Balls Poké Balls

Studies have shown that ancient tribes used different methods of catching Pokémon.

Back in the days before regions were formed (feudal lords), Pokémon were captured using sticks and nets.

This obviously made capturing of Pokémon such as Magcargo nearly impossible.

Historians widely believe that the beginning of the technological era began with people brainstorming ways to capture Pokémon.

Certain groups were able to replicate the effects of the "minimize" move and apply it to large coconuts in order to fit Pokémon inside.

The technology gradually progressed, and eventually Poké Balls as we know them today were created.

New Moon

New Moon is a recently discovered weather condition that is similar in effect to Sunny Day.

It blocks out the sun and creates a night similar to a moonless night- pure blackness.

It increases the strength of Dark- and Ghost-type moves, and the move Lunar Cannon needs only one turn to charge, instead of two.

It also reduces the damage done by Fairy-type moves, and also triggers certain abilities such as Shadow Dance and Absolution.

On the whole, it is a very potent and terrifying weather condition, but is currently unused due to its recent discovery.

The Tragic Death of Steven Stone

Steven Stone was a world-reknowned collector and archeologist. He was most well known for his discovery of the Metagrossite and his time as Champion as the Hoenn region.

Several years ago, when the first cults began to emerge in the Torren Region, Steven as well as several other world heroes were called upon for help.

However, Steven was killed in a freak accident.

An almost comic swap happened where the Metagrossite was held by Steven, and the Key Stone used to Mega Evolve the Metagross was held by the Metagross.

Steven Mega-Evolved, but died shortly after.

Fortunately, he was able to take some cultists with him.

He who watches in the night.

His cold eyes survey you as you wander the streets, alone.

With a barely-audible giggle, he begins to creep towards you.

When you turn to look, your eyes scan right through him.

He is colorless, invisible.

And he hunts you, forever.

Metchi Town

The Infernal Cult

The Infernal Cult was the very first cult ever created.

They primarily specialize in Fire-types, and primarily worship Heatran and Groudon.

Their reasons are currently unknown.

It is, however, known, that the Infernal Cult primarily operates in the northern end of the Torren Region.

The Infernal Cult is infamous for its use of children in the cult.

There are many separate cases of them kidnapping children from their parents, and those children reemerging months later to kidnap other children.

Their leader, Zenith, faces assault charges in thousands of different areas.

The Nightmare Realm

The Nightmare Realm is a location particularly associated with Darkrai.

Millions of different Nightmare Realms exist- one for each human being.

The Nightmare Realm is entered when someone begins to dream in the presence of Darkrai.

Darkrai has absolute control over this realm, and though it remains unproven, many rumors state that if you are harmed in the Nightmare Realm, your wounds will carry over to reality.

Pre-Calculus Vol. 4

Why would you read this? You're on an adventure! With Pokémon! Who cares!

The Cubone-Kangaskhan Relationship

Cubone are always wearing the skulls of their deceased mothers.

However, the question remains: what is a Cubone before its mother dies?

The answer is Kangaskhan.

Cubone is a baby Kangaskhan whose mother has died.

When Cubone puts on the skull of its mother, it becomes a different species of Pokémon (through methods unknown).

This is also likely the reason Mega Kangaskhan and Mega Marowak share the same ability- Parental Bond.

In one case, the child fights with the mother, and in the other, the mother fights with the child.

Secret Bases

The creation of a Secret Base is the primary source of income for Metchi Town.

Any person living in the region is able to talk to someone to purchase them.

The most interesting thing is how everyone is able to access a base from any Pokémon Center.

It is widely believed that the Secret Base Manager once communicated with Hoopa, Palkia or another extradimensional Pokémon to allow this to happen.

Pokémon World Tournament

The Pokémon World Tournament is a world-class tournament that moves around the world every decade.

It has existed in many prominent locations, such as Unova, Orre and Salkra.

The next location for the Pokémon World Tournament will be the Torren Region, however, that location is still undergoing development.

The Pokémon World Tournament is famous for hiring a variety of well-known trainers for people to battle against.

Trainers such as Steven, Blaine, Cynthia and even the legendary Red have all made appearances at the tournament.

However, due to a lack of prominent trainers in the last decades, the tournament has fallen into disrepair.

Many Torren inhabitants have stated they've made it their goal to bring it back to its former glory.

Koril Town

Manipulating the Stock Market

The Stock Market works similarly to what you might expect- prices will go up and down, you can purchase stocks and invest.

Because of the low population of the Torren Region, however, it's possible to have a direct influence in the market.

Though it does fluctuate randomly, you are able to control it a little bit by making large purchases of items.

Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf

Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf, also known as the spirit trio or the lake trio, represent Knowledge, Emotion, and Willpower, respectively.

Together, the three of them make up the human spirit and are guardians of the lakes in Sinnoh.

Any people believe they're mutations of the Pokémon Mew, who was known to once be abundant as the first Pokémon species, thousands upon thousands of years ago.

Some believe that with the right equipment- and Mew-, the lake trio could be summoned or created again.

Sky Cult

Out of the five cults in the region, Sky Cult is the most recently formed and the one we know least about.

Its leader and identity of the members are unknown, but rumors are abundant that they are on the hunt for Rayquaza.

They have stated their plans for the world are noble, but nobody believes them as every cult has said exactly the same thing.

How to train your Dragonite

Yell at it.

The Orre Region

The Orre Region is well known for being the home region of two famous heroes- Wes and Michael.

It was also the place where the Shadow Pokémon plague emerged.

After Wes and Michael's adventures ended, climaxing in the capture of Shadow Lugia, the plague ended up finding a way to spread to humans.

The region is now humanless, only Pokémon remain.

50 Shades of Grey, starring Chikorita Steel-type

On second thought, better not read this one.

Utira Library

Video Games

There are many popular video games in the world, but none so popular than the game "Humans".

It´s loosely based off real-life, but with the difference of not having Pokémon in the world.

It is commonly classified as an ultra-horror or depressing game, and is most definetly not recommend to be played.

Go play outside with your Pokémon instead!

Gaea Town

Gaea Town is a small town in the north-western corner of the region.

It´s comparatively small, but has a variety of facilities that are available to trainers, such as a "Battle Maison" and a "Battle Guild".

Notably, the First Augur was also born in Gaea Town, and (before his disapperance) ran a Dark-type themed Gym there.

Professors of Note

Many Pokemon Professors- scientists who study Pokémon as a profession- will fade into mediocrity.

However, the names of some Professors have withstood the tests of time:

Professor Oak, for key input into the development of the first Pokédex and the training of arguably the strongest trainer of all time.

Professor Elm, for his discoveries about Pokémon breeding and extraordinary research.

Last but not least, Professor Sycamore, for his astounding discoveries about Mega Evolution.

Honprable mentions include Professors Birch, Juniper and Rowan.

The Rarest Pokéballs

Poké-, Great- and Ultra Balls are commonplace items for every Pokémon Trainer.

Certain types of Pokéballs, however, are sought-after by all sorts of trainers.

The Master Ball is a legend amongst trainers for its ability to catch any Pokémon without fail.

The "Ancient Ball" is another rare form of Pokéball that works especially well on legendaries.

There also exists the "Infinity Ball", but not much is known about it, as one has never been replicated.

Who was the first Pokémon trainer?

Experts and historians often disagree as to who the very first Pokémon Trainer was, due to a difference in definitions.

Some define a trainer as someone who uses Pokéballs to capture and train Pokémon, wheras some define it as someone who has any control of Pokémon at all.

Most people agree that the very first person to train a Pokémon for use in combat was King Vesryn, who controlled a majority of the medieval world.

However, some people don´t believe the era of Pokémon trainers began until the common use of the Pokéball, of which Agatha of Kanto was the first major user.

Anatomy of Dugtrio

Many experiments have been done in order to truly understand what goes on in Diglett and Dugtrio beneath the surface.

Compiled below is a list of information known about the body parts of Diglett and Dugtrio below the ground...

Arceus and Giratina

Arceus and Giratina are the names for the two most ancient Pokémon in cosmology.

Ancient texts say that Arceus created Dialga, Palkia and Giratina.

However, Giratina was displaced and revolted.

His insurgensy was quickly stamped down by the other three creation Pokémon, and he was banished to the Distortion World.

Religious Freedom in Torren

The Torren Region prides itself on religious freedom for all of its citizens.

Unfourtunately, this had led to several wars and conflicts, such as the cult plague around the nation.

Stepes are being implemented to change the laws around religious freedom.

Proposations include restricting worship of legendaries, or merely removing ability bypass any laws due to religious beliefs.

Pokémon Races

Pokémon Races have been an attractive tourist destination for Sonate City for many years.

What´s very interesting about the races is that the Pokémon´s speed does not seem to be factored into who wins the race.

A Swalot is just likely to win as an Electrode- which adds a very interesting betting and gambling component to the races.

Manipulating the Stock Market and You

The Stock Market of the Torren Region functions like the majority of stock markets- as the value of the company goes up, so does your share!

It´s technically illegal (due to the small overall population of the region), but the market can be influensed slightly by purchases.

Investing in Pokéballs before buying a lot of them is a very viable strategy!

I got Swagger

Swagger and Attract are moves that are notoriously difficult to fight against due to the randomness aspect they add to battles.

They are also known for being infurianting and frustrating to battle, for the same reason.

Recently, however, researchers have found that the colloquially- known "hax" in the Torren Region has been far less prominent than usual.

The reasoning for this is currently unknown.

The Bugsy Scandal

The Bugsy Scandal was a term denoted to an incident many years ago in which young Gym Leader Bugsy- of the Johto Region- was accused of intentionally losing a Pokémon battle for money.

Since then, the Azalea Town Gym has been disbanded due to public backlash and a negative stigma.

TOP SECRET POKÉMON INFORMATION

This information is super top-secret.

Certain Pokémon can have a rare quality to them.

Recently discovered, this quality can affect the strenght of their moves, their defenses and much more.

Scientists have tentatively dubbed this quality a Pokémon´s "Type".

Keep in mind this information is top secret.

Fashion in Torren

Due to the variety of clothing available to purchase- and people not wearing the same thing 24/7- fashion is a very big deal to many citizens of Torren.

Popular trends at the moment include all purple getups, made popular by celebrities of the region, as well as a love for fedoras due to speakers against Sinnoh´s cosmological beliefs.

Criticism of the Second Augur

Huh. The pages have been ripped out.

Tales of Vesryn

Seems to be a fictional story about a young hero of the Vesryn region. How interesting!

Other Books

Legends of Sinnoh

The Taming of the Sandshrew.

Trick-Room for Dummies. by London

The Grapes of Poliwrath

Love in the Time of Charmander

One Hundred Years of Geodude

The Girl with the Dragonite Tattoo

The Very Hungry Caterpie

The Fault in our Staryus

Healing and YOU

American Psyduck

Goodnight, Lunatone

Grimer and Punishment

The Giving Trevenant

War and Pichu

Lawrence of Abra

The Fighting Compendium

For Whom the Weepinbell Tools

Living in the Snow by Yuki

The Secret Life of Combees

Sky-High Hoenn by Brendan

The Oddish-ey

The Rapidash of Courage

Team-building Basics by Eric

Rain Teams and YOU! by Jaden

The Adventures of Shuckleberry Finn

The Catcher in the Raichu

Guide to Baton Pass by Kayla

Where the Wild Pokémon Are

The Hitmontop´s Guide to the Galaxy

The Great Gastly

A Wurmple In Time

New Moon Guide by Tobias

Lapras Shrugged

Intro to Entry Hazards by Cindy

Aesop´s Clefables

One Flew Over the Spearow´s Nest

The Picture of Dorian Greninja

A Dance with Dragonites

The Kanto Region and its Heroes

The old Man and the Seadra

A Tale of Mewtwo Cities

Guide to Giving Your Pokémon A Better Home by Definitely Not a Team Rocket Member

For Whom the Beldum Tools

Dr. Jellicent and Mr. Hydreigon

Lord of the Flygons

Dante´s Infernape

The Lion, the Witch and the Wartortle

Torren! Potions cause Pokérus!

Sandstorm Guide in Competitive Play

Second Floor

This book seems to be filled with various cosmological horrors.

This book contains information on how to summon Darkrai.

Let´s hope Persephone doesn´t see this one!

The book is titled "Dubbed Anime And Why It Isn´t As Bad As You Might Think.".

This floor of the library truly is filles with horrific books.

This book talks about Unovan language structure.

This book talks about the creation of Delta Pokémon through exoerimentation- seems to be a lot more horrific than first thought.

This book seems to be purring. On second thought, better not touch this one.

This book seems to be about the worship of Giratina and discusses potential ways to free it.

Lots of gristly rituals are described within.

This book talks about deepsea Pokémon that the government has been hiding from the population.

If the Abyssal Cult heard about this one...

This book seems to revolve around the backstories of some prominent Ghost-type Pokémon such as Chandelure, Driftloon and Banette.

This book is written entrirely in Latin- wonder why?