TheEnigmaticOne wrote:

Are there any listed Political parties?

Yes, you can see the political parties listed on the Torland Wiki or much more in depth in the Google doc both linked in the first post.

We continue with a second helping of Portarra and the OG's in the Whales.



Portarra Whales

About the Team: The Whales are a founding member of the Torland Hockey League, formed in 1960 under the leadership of Seymour Duval. The Duval family is hockey and Portarra royalty, with Seymour being instrumental in the explosive growth of Portarra after WWII along with promotion of professional and youth hockey. Seymour was a key figure in helping Rey Marcotte establish the THL. The Whales hockey club has existed in various forms since pre-WWII, always with a strong sports and familial rivalry with Port Alrene. The Whales won the first inaugural Marcotte Cup in 1960 and have been the premier institution of hockey in Torland ever since. They were big Cup contenders in the 60's, saw sustained success in the 70's with no championships to show for it, and then saw a huge boost in the 80's with three Cups after drafting Bill Bronkowski. The success of Bronko has begun to sour, however, with quite a few teammates preferring to go elsewhere rather than deal with Bronko and GM O'Donnell who have developed reputations of being difficult personalities. The Whales have a handful of hall of fame players over the course of their five Marcotte Cup titles (1960, 1963, 1987, 1988, 1989) and four other Cup appearances. The Whales play in the Willard Division.

Ownership and Management: The franchise is owned by Steve Duval, eldest son of Seymour, now 64 years old, who took over team operations in 1981 and full ownership of the team in 1983. Steve's ownership style has been decidedly more hands-off than his father but he's still been on the forefront of turning the Whales brand into a financial strength and leveraging marketing and TV contracts to spur even more growth for the most iconic team in Torland. 

The Whales are managed by venerated manager Don O'Donnell, sometimes called “D.O.D.” or “The Dod

I appreciate all the feedback on Port Alrene! Next we head to Portarra for a double scoop.


Portarra Pioneers

About the Team: The Pioneers joined the league in 1972 as part of the THL's four-team expansion with an emphasis on adding even more hockey to the city of Portarra, making it the second city in THL to house two teams. The Pios were quickly contenders which helped establish their brand in Portarra and the league as hardworking upstarts. Runs to the Cup in '80 and '84 cemented their status even further. Building a fan base in a city occupied by the Whales has been tough business but the Pioneers fans are loyal and passionate and the team has done well on carefully pushing their own brand without stepping too much on the Whales' toes. Three seasons of Hall of Fame center Geno Pasternak brought the star power to the Northside even if the squad has been in a rebuild since then. The Pioneers play in the Willard Division.

Ownership and Management: The Pioneers are owned by Lewis Vail, a Galapetran businessman who grew up in Podangrad, Tamokeva before attending Gavas College in Portarra. He spearheaded funding the stadium project in Pohelem Landing to bring a second franchise to Portarra. He has been a steady owner with plenty of pull behind the scenes, often involved in the finances and investments of the league. Vail prefers to allow his GM to run the team autonomously, only adding input as necessary.

The Pioneers are managed by Scott Hauser, considered one of the elite GM's in the league, having won Best GM in 1973 and 1974. He helped push the expansion Pioneers into immediate contention, with Finals appearances in 1980 and 1984. The squad is coached by Burt Wentz, former THL goalie and brother to Hall of Famer Von Wentz. Burt was hired as assistant coach in 1978 by Hauser along with head coach Ted Gooden. When Gooden retired after the '90 season, Burt was promo

I had a feeling Narva would garner some drastic responses one way or another! Appreciate all the feedback! Next we head north.



Port Alrene Anchors

About the Team: The Anchors are a founding member of the THL and one of the oldest professional hockey clubs in Torland. The club has existed in various formats since the 1930's but was a premier cornerstone in founding the THL in 1960 under the leadership of Wayne Leyva, who worked closely with founder Rey Marcotte. The Anchors have been a premier team in the league, with their close rivalry with fellow founding members the Portarra Whales being a staple of the league and bringing the most fan interaction league-wide. The Anchors have numerous hall of fame players over the course of their three Marcotte Cup titles (1961, 1966, 1972) and five other Cup appearances. Two league trophies are named after former Anchors players in Gary Wisniewski (Best Forward) and Ferdy Haight (Best Goalie). The Anchors have been a Willard Division member since 1972.

Ownership and Management: The team is owned by Tom Leyva, who took over team operations in 1978 and assumed ownership in 1979 from his father Wayne. Tom's leadership and involvement has been much more passive than his father, leading some fans to question his intentions. A dip in team talent during a rebuilding phase in the 80's has further heightened the frustrations.

General manager Ruben Kidwell was officially hired in 1973 as part of the league mandate but had already been working in the front office for several years, helping engineer the Anchors championship runs in the 70's. He won Best GM in 1978. The Anchors hired Frank Loomis to helm the bench in 1986 and turn the team around. Former Glaciers head coach Wade Rhodes was brought in to assist.

City and Arena: The Anchors play at the iconic Harbor Dome, a gothic brick structure situated on the waterfront in downtown Port Alrene.

Love to see a new world! You've already done some great work in early development. Also I love doing maps so I'd be happy to help you out with map making if you'd like. Can't wait to learn more! Are you planning on developing sports teams in your country?