Turtum

The Turtum

The Turtum is a stout, loyal Meridellian Petpet, similar to a tortoise, released on 30th July 2002.

Overview

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

The Turtum troops were armed with a catapult and operator.

Battle for Meridell

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

As of October 2007, the Turtum can come in 13 different colours...

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 Snow - October 10, 2007 White - January 21, 2004 Yellow - Natural

Trivia

• As of October 2007, the Turtum is featured in ten items - five toys, a Collectable Coin, a piece of armour, and three School items.

External links

• Plot Info: Battle for Meridell
• Game Link: Ultimate Bullseye
• Caption Competition: #365, #374, #477, #615