"Oddly enough, one of the expressions in the tongue of Gor for our sun was Lar-Torvis, which means The Central Fire, another Pythagorean expression, except that it had not been, as I understand it, originally used by the Pythagoreans to refer to the sun but to another body. The more common expression for the sun was Tor-tu-Gor, which means Light Upon the Home Stone. There was a sect among the people that worshiped the sun, I later learned, ....."
Tarnsman of Gor page 16

After sailing into the west going toward the setting of the Tor tu Gor, he turned north, following the old map and finally found the isle of legend. The old dock was still there, barely standing. As the ship moved closer, he leapt from the starboard side onto the creaking weathered wood and pulled the mooring ropes tight. He turned and looked at the dense forest, noticing the ruins high on the rolling hills. He looked beyond and saw the soaring snow covered peaks of the ancient mountain range, creating a natural cove in which the fertile island sat. He turned and nodded, calling out in a deep voice "welcome home !"

Introduction:
The Isle of the Lar Torvis is a roleplay Gorean city, located in the Northern Thassa, due west by northwest of the Northern Forests, just south of the Island of Hulneth.  Taking from the first book in the series written by John Norman, Tarnsman of Gor, we are an Island where the worship of the Tor tu Gor is allowed.

It should be understood though, that since the development of the life style and rituals of this "sect" were not discussed in the books, we do not pretend to know these things, or create new non "BTB" situations, castes, rituals etc..
We live largely as any other Gorean city, a simple Merchant Law trading port, fishing and hunting, creating trade goods, and surviving the typical threats to our life and prosperity much as any other Gorean city.

Situated in the Northern Thassa, the Island is known as the Isle of the Lar Torvis to the inhabitants.

Varndavar Magic Commander / Ambassador / Administrator of the Isle of the Lar Torvis

March 21st 2012

The FC Ceremony between the Commander Varn, and the Lady Myssi was beautiful and very meaningful. Being together RL during the festivities only made it more incredible. Here is a nice video made by the Captain and his girl, set to the song of the event, "a Thousand years"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BylXO6LQFuQ

Thank you to everyone that made it so incredible !

We journied to the valley of the Soaring Herlit again last night for the Ubar Jake's rant. It was an especially fun and "naughty" broadcast, and as usual, the girls of the Isle stole the show. The broadcast can always be listened to on Gorean Portal Radio, streaming in world on the island 24/7. We are on the amazing anytimers list, and have several of the finest broadcasters in internet radio come to the island to do their shows. This picture was taken before things got very hot, ((and the girls tops came off !!)). Make sure to come listen to the broadcast every Sunday night at 7pm SLT.