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A stout, loyal [[Petpet]] similar to a tortoise. Loves playing [[Ultimate Bullseye]] in the evening. Were used as fighters in [[Battle for Meridell]].
{{InfoboxPetpet
|PetPetImage=Turtum Image.gif
|Type=Medieval Petpet
|ReleaseDate=July 30, 2002
|PetpetID=293
}}


Appeared in [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]] as a ways to get to higher places you coudn't jump to normaly. Attackig them with either [[Tormund]] or [[Roberta]] makes the Turtum hide in its shell, and if either of them should stand on the shell when the Turtum pops back out, they would be shot into the air. It is a Meridellian petpet and was released in July 30th, 2002.
The '''Turtum''' is a stout, loyal [[Petpet]] similar to a [[Wikipedia:Tortoise|tortoise]].  


==Overview==


==External Links==
They enjoy playing [[Ultimate Bullseye]] in the evenings - indeed, a Turtum was featured in [[Ultimate Bullseye]] as the operator of the [[Wikipedia:Ballista|ballista]], a role reprised in its successor game, [[Ultimate Bullseye II]].
 
Turtums also appeared [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]] as a device to enable the player's character to reach greater heights: when attacked by [[Tormund]] or [[Roberta]], the Turtum retreats into its shell. Shortly afterwards, it will return from their shell, and should the player's character be standing on it as it does so, they will spring into the air.
 
==Plot summary==
 
[[Image:BFM Turtums Deployed.png|left|thumb|The Turtum troops were armed with a catapult and operator.]]
 
===Battle for Meridell===
{{Main|Battle for Meridell}}
 
Turtums were enlarged - via a potion of [[Kayla]]'s design - to many times their natural size in order to serve as armoured weapons platforms against [[Lord Kass]]' war machines. The use of these Turtum fighters helped push back the approaching front of the [[Darigan Citadel|Citadel]]'s army, while [[Jeran]] led a force to assault the Citadel directly by air.
 
==Colours==
The Turtum is currently available in the following [[colour|colours]]:
 
{{columns|
*[[Blue]] - ''August 20, 2002''
*[[Disco]] - ''September 8, 2004''
*[[Fire]] - ''October 10, 2007''
*[[Green]] - ''August 20, 2002''
*[[Island]] - ''October 10, 2007''
*[[Maraquan]] - ''March 15, 2005''
*[[Orange]] - ''October 10, 2007''
*[[Pink]] - ''August 20, 2002''
*[[Purple]] - ''January 21, 2004''
*[[Rainbow]] - ''January 21, 2004''
*[[Royal]] - ''July 30, 2016''
*[[Snow]] - ''October 10, 2007''
*[[White]] - ''January 21, 2004''
*[[Yellow]] - ''Natural''
}}
 
==Petpet Protection League==
The Turtum has been selected for the [[Petpet Protection League]] award twice:
{|align="center" cellpadding="5" style="text-align:center;"
||
{{PPLWinner
|WeekNumber=44
|Name=Turtum
|Date=May 13, 2004
}}
||
{{PPLWinner
|WeekNumber=481
|Name=Snow Turtum
|Date=December 20, 2012
}}
|}
 
==External links==
*'''Plot Info:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/plot_bfm.phtml Battle for Meridell]
*'''Plot Info:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/plot_bfm.phtml Battle for Meridell]
*'''Game Link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/bullseye.phtml Ultimate Bullseye]
*'''Game Link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/bullseye.phtml Ultimate Bullseye]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=365 #365], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=374 #374], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=477 #477], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=615 #615]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=365 #365], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=374 #374], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=477 #477], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=615 #615]


[[Category:Petpets]]
[[Category:Medieval Petpets]]
[[Category:Battle for Meridell]]
[[Category:Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]

Latest revision as of 00:25, 9 August 2016

Turtum
Turtum Image.gif
Type Medieval Petpet
Release Date July 30, 2002
Petpet Puddle

The Turtum is a stout, loyal Petpet similar to a tortoise.

Overview[edit]

They enjoy playing Ultimate Bullseye in the evenings - indeed, a Turtum was featured in Ultimate Bullseye as the operator of the ballista, a role reprised in its successor game, Ultimate Bullseye II.

Turtums also appeared Neopets: The Darkest Faerie as a device to enable the player's character to reach greater heights: when attacked by Tormund or Roberta, the Turtum retreats into its shell. Shortly afterwards, it will return from their shell, and should the player's character be standing on it as it does so, they will spring into the air.

Plot summary[edit]

The Turtum troops were armed with a catapult and operator.

Battle for Meridell[edit]

Main article: Battle for Meridell

Turtums were enlarged - via a potion of Kayla's design - to many times their natural size in order to serve as armoured weapons platforms against Lord Kass' war machines. The use of these Turtum fighters helped push back the approaching front of the Citadel's army, while Jeran led a force to assault the Citadel directly by air.

Colours[edit]

The Turtum is currently available in the following colours:


Petpet Protection League[edit]

The Turtum has been selected for the Petpet Protection League award twice:

Week 44
Petpet Turtum
Date May 13, 2004
Week 481
Petpet Snow Turtum
Date December 20, 2012

External links[edit]