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|caption=Torvus' entry Lagoon.
|caption=Torvus Lagoon
|games=''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''
|games=''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''
|planet=[[Aether]]
|planet=[[Aether]]
|landscape=Swamp area, underwater hydrostation
|landscape=*Swamp
|upgrades=[[Super Missile]]<br>[[Gravity Boost]]
*Flooded Subterranean Area
|expansions=[[Missile Expansion|Missile Expansions]]: 12 [[Energy Tank|Energy Tanks]]: 4 [[Power Bomb Expansion|Power Bomb Expansions]]: 1
|upgrades=*[[Super Missile]]
*[[Gravity Boost]]
|expansions=*[[Energy Tank]]s: 4
*[[Missile Expansion]]s: 12
*[[Power Bomb Expansion]]s: 1
|artifacts=
|artifacts=
|bosses=[[Alpha Blogg]]<br>[[Chykka]]
|templekeys=
|neighboringareas=[[Temple Grounds]]<br>[[Agon Wastes]]<br>[[Sanctuary Fortress]]
|bosses=[[Alpha Blogg]]
|neighboringareas=*[[Dark Torvus Bog]]
*[[Temple Grounds]]
*[[Agon Wastes]]
*[[Sanctuary Fortress]]
|music=*[http://metroid.retropixel.net/mprime2/music/mp240.mp3 Main theme]
*[http://metroid.retropixel.net/mprime2/music/mp242.mp3 Secondary theme]
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'''Torvus Bog''' is a swamp area that makes up much of Planet [[Aether]] in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''. It is a dark, rainy habitat with little threats in its light Aether version. However, it was a [[Luminoth]] section under it that it completely submerged and filled with enemies, much like ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime's]]'' fallen ''[[Frigate Orpheon]]''. The area hold a temple with the energy that {{samus}} needs to restore Aether and rid it of its [[Dark Aether]] counterpart. The [[Super Missile]] and [[Gravity Boost]] are aquired here.
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==Torvus Bog==
'''Torvus Bog''' is a marsh area on the planet [[Aether]] explored by [[Samus Aran]] during the events of ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''.
The normal Torvus consists of rainy swamps and lakes filled with [[Hydling|Hydlings]]. Some jungle-like areas as well as areas with Luminoth structures appear. The [[Grenchler]] is a common enemy in these areas, as well as [[Krocuss|Krocusses]], [[Sporb|Sporbs]], and [[Shrieker|Shriekers]]. The area was first known as Torvus Forest, but after the [[Leviathan]] devastated most of the planet, water from its oceans flooded the area, turning it into a bog. Under the area is a Luminoth station filled with many dangerous aquatic enemies, such as [[Blogg|Bloggs]] and [[Bloggling|Blogglings]], Hydlings, [[Preed|Preeds]], and an [[Alpha Blogg]] as a miniboss.
 
==History==
===Founding and Devastation===
Before the catastrophic impact of a [[Leviathan|stellar object]], Torvus was a forest. Some time after the Luminoth had settled in the [[Sanctuary Fortress|mountainous region]], Torvus became the second area of Aether colonized by the [[Luminoth]] during their [[Luminoth Golden Age|Golden Age]].<ref>{{cite|We settled in a [[Sanctuary Fortress|mountain region]] first, in cliffside dwellings. In time, we established settlements in the green forest of Torvus and in the fertile plains of [[Agon Wastes|Agon]].|[[Luminoth Lore]] "Paradise"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> When the meteor struck, Torvus was devastated by the sea, and the areas that weren't completely flooded became a bog.<ref>{{cite|The starborne terror burnt through the heavens and struck Aether with and untold might. We all expected the world to shatter...but Aether held. There was great devastation, however. The green plains of Agon were scorched forever, and the forest of Torvus was engulfed and wracked by the sea. The skies burned for days, casting darkness over the land.|[[Luminoth Lore]] "Cataclysm"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
 
===War===
After the [[Ing]] claimed the [[Agon Wastes|Agon territory]] in [[Ing-Luminoth War|war]], the enemy turned their attention to Torvus Bog. The war brought multiple conflicts to Torvus, the most famous of which was the [[Fourth Battle of Torvus]]. Though the Ing met with heavy Luminoth resistance, including mighty warriors such as [[B-Stz]],<ref>{{cite|This is a statue of B-Stz, a great hero of Torvus. B-Stz led the charge in the Fourth battle of Torvus, single-handedly killing the Ing Horde war chief in battle. He died of old age in the temple he helped defend.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and endured thousands of casualties, they eventually emerged victorious and Torvus became the second [[Luminoth]] domain to fall to the Ing. The [[Torvus Temple]] was ravaged by the conflict, and the [[Sentinel of the Temple|Sentinel]] [[A-Voq]] was killed.<ref>{{cite|As you can see, this temple has been crippled by the ravages of war. While the main chamber has been mostly preserved, the remainder of the temple has been flooded.|[[A-Voq]]|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> The [[Light of Aether]] was taken from the [[Energy Controller]] in the Temple by means of the stolen [[Energy Transfer Module]].<ref>{{cite|The Ing turned their focus on the Torvus Bog next, sending a vast force to lay siege to the temple there. Thousands upon thousands of Ing were destroyed by our warriors, yet they kept coming until there was no Luminoth alive to offer resistance in Torvus. On that day, the energy of Torvus was taken to Dark Aether, and our hopes for survival grew dim.|[[Luminoth Lore]] "Torvus Falls"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
 
==Features==
Samus visits Torvus Bog shortly after returning the Light of Aether to the Energy Controller in Agon Wastes. Along with the native creatures, Samus encounters [[Space Pirate]]s on multiple occasions. Torvus is separated into a swampy overworld and a flooded subterranean temple, and the excess of water here impedes her movement until she acquires the [[Gravity Boost]] just before engaging the [[Alpha Blogg]] in battle.
 
===Torvus Overworld===
The overworld has a diverse ecosystem, housing both small creatures and large predators such as the reptilian [[Grenchler]]. The climate is moist and warm,<ref>{{cite|This is a common strain of [[Venom Weed]]. Poisonous plant retracts into the ground if threatened. Thrives in any warm environment.|Logbook|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> making it a hospitable environment for various plantforms and wildlife. Among the indigenous species unique to the Torvus overworld are [[Torvus Bearerpod]]s and [[Torvus Hanging Pod]]s, [[Bloatsac]]s, [[Krocuss]]es, [[Shrieker]]s and [[Shredder]]s, [[Sporb]]s, [[Seedburster]]s, and [[Hydling]]s.
 
===The Submerged Temple===
[[file:Luminoth Statue (Gathering Hall) 01.png|thumb|left|200px|A [[Luminoth Statue]] in the temple powered by laser emitter and bomb slots]]
The underwater temple is a testament to the ingenuity and beauty of Luminoth architecture, much of it functional as well as decorative. Besides powered statues that are manipulated by [[Bomb Slot]]s and [[Spinner]] devices, there are [[Kinetic Orb Cannon]]s designed to work in a submerged environment in conjunction with tube systems, magnetic [[Spider Ball Track|rail systems]], [[Concealed Movement Pad]]s, and even an interactive [[Luminoth Laser Emitter]]. The temple is also infested with the indigenous aquatic predator, the [[Blogg]], and their immature offspring, the [[Bloggling]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*A few music tracks from Torvus Bog, the overworld theme and the underwater station theme, are remixed tracks from ''[[Super Metroid]]''.
*The overworld theme of Torvus Bog is a remix of one of the themes of [[Brinstar]] in ''[[Super Metroid]]''.
 
==Gallery==
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File:Torvus Bog mp2 Website 01.png|Japanese Website
</gallery>
 
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== See also ==
{{Foreignname-header}}
[[Dark Torvus Bog]]
{{Foreignname|Spanish|Ciénagas de Torvus|Torvus Bogs}}
{{Foreignname|French|Marais de Torvus|Torvus Swamp}}
{{Foreignname|German|Sumpf von Torvus|Torvus Swamp}}
{{Foreignname|Italian|Palude di Torvus|Torvus Swamp|close}}


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Latest revision as of 05:51, 11 August 2015

Torvus Bog
Torvus.png

Torvus Lagoon

Game(s)

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Landscape
  • Swamp
  • Flooded Subterranean Area
Upgrade(s)
Expansions
Boss(es)

Alpha Blogg

Planet

Aether

Neighboring Areas
Music
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Torvus Bog is a marsh area on the planet Aether explored by Samus Aran during the events of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.

History[edit | edit source]

Founding and Devastation[edit | edit source]

Before the catastrophic impact of a stellar object, Torvus was a forest. Some time after the Luminoth had settled in the mountainous region, Torvus became the second area of Aether colonized by the Luminoth during their Golden Age.[1] When the meteor struck, Torvus was devastated by the sea, and the areas that weren't completely flooded became a bog.[2]

War[edit | edit source]

After the Ing claimed the Agon territory in war, the enemy turned their attention to Torvus Bog. The war brought multiple conflicts to Torvus, the most famous of which was the Fourth Battle of Torvus. Though the Ing met with heavy Luminoth resistance, including mighty warriors such as B-Stz,[3] and endured thousands of casualties, they eventually emerged victorious and Torvus became the second Luminoth domain to fall to the Ing. The Torvus Temple was ravaged by the conflict, and the Sentinel A-Voq was killed.[4] The Light of Aether was taken from the Energy Controller in the Temple by means of the stolen Energy Transfer Module.[5]

Features[edit | edit source]

Samus visits Torvus Bog shortly after returning the Light of Aether to the Energy Controller in Agon Wastes. Along with the native creatures, Samus encounters Space Pirates on multiple occasions. Torvus is separated into a swampy overworld and a flooded subterranean temple, and the excess of water here impedes her movement until she acquires the Gravity Boost just before engaging the Alpha Blogg in battle.

Torvus Overworld[edit | edit source]

The overworld has a diverse ecosystem, housing both small creatures and large predators such as the reptilian Grenchler. The climate is moist and warm,[6] making it a hospitable environment for various plantforms and wildlife. Among the indigenous species unique to the Torvus overworld are Torvus Bearerpods and Torvus Hanging Pods, Bloatsacs, Krocusses, Shriekers and Shredders, Sporbs, Seedbursters, and Hydlings.

The Submerged Temple[edit | edit source]

A Luminoth Statue in the temple powered by laser emitter and bomb slots

The underwater temple is a testament to the ingenuity and beauty of Luminoth architecture, much of it functional as well as decorative. Besides powered statues that are manipulated by Bomb Slots and Spinner devices, there are Kinetic Orb Cannons designed to work in a submerged environment in conjunction with tube systems, magnetic rail systems, Concealed Movement Pads, and even an interactive Luminoth Laser Emitter. The temple is also infested with the indigenous aquatic predator, the Blogg, and their immature offspring, the Bloggling.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Japanese Website

    Japanese Website

References

  1. ↑ "We settled in a mountain region first, in cliffside dwellings. In time, we established settlements in the green forest of Torvus and in the fertile plains of Agon." —Luminoth Lore "Paradise" (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  2. ↑ "The starborne terror burnt through the heavens and struck Aether with and untold might. We all expected the world to shatter...but Aether held. There was great devastation, however. The green plains of Agon were scorched forever, and the forest of Torvus was engulfed and wracked by the sea. The skies burned for days, casting darkness over the land." —Luminoth Lore "Cataclysm" (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  3. ↑ "This is a statue of B-Stz, a great hero of Torvus. B-Stz led the charge in the Fourth battle of Torvus, single-handedly killing the Ing Horde war chief in battle. He died of old age in the temple he helped defend." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  4. ↑ "As you can see, this temple has been crippled by the ravages of war. While the main chamber has been mostly preserved, the remainder of the temple has been flooded." —A-Voq (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  5. ↑ "The Ing turned their focus on the Torvus Bog next, sending a vast force to lay siege to the temple there. Thousands upon thousands of Ing were destroyed by our warriors, yet they kept coming until there was no Luminoth alive to offer resistance in Torvus. On that day, the energy of Torvus was taken to Dark Aether, and our hopes for survival grew dim." —Luminoth Lore "Torvus Falls" (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  6. ↑ "This is a common strain of Venom Weed. Poisonous plant retracts into the ground if threatened. Thrives in any warm environment." —Logbook (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)


Language Name Meaning
Spanish Ciénagas de Torvus Torvus Bogs
French Marais de Torvus Torvus Swamp
German Sumpf von Torvus Torvus Swamp
Italian Palude di Torvus Torvus Swamp 
Rooms in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Temple GroundsAgon WastesTorvus BogSanctuary FortressGreat TempleSky Temple GroundsDark Agon WastesDark Torvus BogIng HiveSky Temple
Temple Grounds
Agon Transport Access · Collapsed Tunnel · Command Chamber · Communication Area · Dynamo Chamber · Fortress Transport Access · GFMC Compound · Grand Windchamber · Hall of Eyes · Hall of Honored Dead · Hive Access Tunnel · Hive Chamber A · Hive Chamber B · Hive Chamber C · Hive Save Station · Hive Storage · Hive Transport Area · Hive Tunnel · Industrial Site · Landing Site · Meeting Grounds · Path of Eyes · Path of Honor · Sacred Bridge · Sacred Path · Service Access · Storage Cavern A · Storage Cavern B · Temple Assembly Site · Temple Transport A · Temple Transport B · Temple Transport C · Torvus Transport Access · Transport to Agon Wastes · Transport to Sanctuary Fortress · Transport to Torvus Bog · Trooper Security Station · Windchamber Gateway · Windchamber Tunnel
Agon Wastes
Agon Energy Controller · Agon Map Station · Agon Temple · Bioenergy Production · Biostorage Access · Biostorage Station · Central Mining Station · Central Station Access · Command Center · Command Center Access · Controller Access · Main Reactor · Mine Shaft · Mining Plaza · Mining Station A · Mining Station Access · Mining Station B · Plaza Access · Portal Access A · Portal Terminal · Sandcanyon · Sand Cache · Sand Processing · Save Station A · Save Station B · Security Station A · Security Station B · Storage A · Storage B · Storage C · Storage D· Temple Access · Transit Station · Transport Center · Transport to Sanctuary Fortress · Transport to Temple Grounds · Transport to Torvus Bog · Ventilation Area A · Ventilation Area B
Torvus Bog
Upper Level
Abandoned Worksite · Controller Access · Forgotten Bridge · Great Bridge · Grove Access · Meditation Vista · Path of Roots · Plaza Access · Portal Chamber · Ruined Alcove · Save Station A · Temple Access · Temple Transport Access · Torvus Energy Controller · Torvus Grove · Torvus Lagoon · Torvus Map Station · Torvus Plaza · Torvus Temple · Transport to Agon Wastes · Transport to Temple Grounds · Underground Transport · Underground Tunnel
Subterranean Level
Catacombs · Catacombs Access · Fortress Transport Access · Gathering Access · Gathering Hall · Hydrochamber Storage · Hydrodynamo Shaft · Hydrodynamo Station · Main Hydrochamber · Save Station B · Training Access · Training Chamber · Transit Tunnel East · Transit Tunnel South · Transit Tunnel West · Transport to Sanctuary Fortress
Sanctuary Fortress
Aerie · Aerie Transport Station · Agon Transport Access · Checkpoint Station · Central Area Transport East · Central Area Transport West · Controller Access · Dynamo Access · Dynamo Storage · Dynamo Works · Grand Abyss · Hall of Combat Mastery · Main Gyro Chamber · Main Research · Minigyro Chamber · Power Junction · Reactor Access · Reactor Core · Sanctuary Energy Controller · Sanctuary Entrance · Sanctuary Map Station · Sanctuary Temple · Save Station A · Save Station B · Sentinel's Path · Temple Access · Temple Transport Access · Torvus Transport Access · Transport to Agon Wastes · Transport to Temple Grounds · Transport to Torvus Bog · Transit Station · Vault · Watch Station · Watch Station Access · Workers Path
Great Temple
Controller Transport · Main Energy Controller · Temple Sanctuary · Temple Transport A · Temple Transport B · Temple Transport C · Transport A Access · Transport B Access · Transport C Access
Sky Temple Grounds
Abandoned Base · Accursed Lake · Base Access · Defiled Shrine · Gateway Access · Ing Reliquary · Ing Windchamber · Lake Access · Phazon Grounds · Phazon Pit · Plain of Dark Worship · Profane Path · Reliquary Grounds · Reliquary Access · Shrine Access · Sky Temple Gateway · War Ritual Grounds
Dark Agon Wastes
Battleground · Bitter Well · Crossroads · Dark Agon Energy Controller · Dark Agon Temple · Dark Agon Temple Access · Dark Controller Access · Dark Oasis · Dark Transit Station · Doomed Entry · Double Path · Duelling Range · Feeding Pit · Feeding Pit Access · Hall of Stairs · Ing Cache 1 · Ing Cache 2 · Ing Cache 3 · Ing Cache 4 · Judgment Pit · Junction Site · Oasis Access · Phazon Site · Portal Access · Portal Site · Save Station 1 · Save Station 2 · Save Station 3 · Trial Grounds · Trial Tunnel · Warrior's Walk · Watering Hole
Dark Torvus Bog
Upper Level
Ammo Station · Brooding Ground · Cache A · Cache B · Dark Arena Tunnel · Dark Controller Access · Dark Falls · Dark Forgotten Bridge · Dark Torvus Arena · Dark Torvus Energy Controller · Dark Torvus Temple · Dark Torvus Temple Access · Gloom Vista · Poisoned Bog · Polluted Mire · Portal Chamber · Putrid Alcove · Save Station 1 · Venomous Pond
Subterranean Level
Crypt · Crypt Tunnel · Dungeon · Sacrificial Chamber · Sacrificial Chamber Tunnel · Save Station 2 · Undertemple · Undertemple Access · Undertemple Shaft · Undertransit One · Undertransit Two
Ing Hive
Aerial Training Site · Central Hive East Transport · Central Hive West Transport · Culling Chamber · Entrance Defense Hall · Hazing Cliff · Hive Ammo Station · Hive Cache 1 · Hive Cache 2 · Hive Controller Access · Hive Dynamo Access · Hive Dynamo Works · Hive Energy Controller · Hive Entrance · Hive Gyro Access · Hive Gyro Chamber · Hive Portal Chamber · Hive Reactor · Hive Reactor Access · Hive Save Station 1 · Hive Save Station 2 · Hive Summit · Hive Temple · Hive Temple Access · Judgment Drop · Staging Area · Temple Security Access · Unseen Way · Vault Attack Portal
Sky Temple
Sanctum · Sanctum Access · Sky Temple Energy Controller
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