Welcome to Pokémon: Ironed Heart development thread! Pokémon: Zircon Version Game Information Well, after dealing with this boring and, quite frankly, bland first post, I decided that it'd be best if I changed the thread layout for the better! This game is going on a graphical revamp! Stunning tiles, updated story, improved events, better mapping, and a better, overall presentation. I have decided, thanks to my adviser, to say with the original HeartGold/SoulSilver graphics. I am in the process of ripping and compiling my own tiles, but, I must thank Abnegation, The Dewitty, and <~F.M.P.~> for their help and dealing with me on MSN. You guys are awesome, and many, many thanks.
This is merely a peek of that Zircon Version has to offer, in its beta mode. Once an official release has been... released, you'll truly see what it has to
offer!
Introduction
Pokémon, the deep and intriguing creatures that roam this planet, that have kept humans puzzled, for centuries. They engulf this land in mystery, happiness and contemplation.
They dwell within the abyssal waters of the ocean and soar in the extravagant and capacious regions of the skies. They even walk among us; on our streets, in our fields and even alongside us, in our houses. These creatures transpire before us in all apparition and dimensions. Yet, there are some Pokémon that display far more engaging aesthetics amongst the rest; these are given the title of Legendary Pokémon. They too come in various shapes and sizes; from the small and curious Victory Pokémon to the Creator of us all, the Alpha Pokémon. No one truly understands these creatures nor could we ever hope to.
Pokémon sometimes appear to us in times of need, in our worst hours, to show that we are not alone and that they too, bare the feelings that we do. Some just show up just to be known, they’re independent yet they want their presence to be somewhat more prominent amongst the others. They appear to us with a cry for companionship. These Pokémon, should we choose to accept them, will form a bond with us that is virtually indestructible.
Azelon Region
Welcome to the Azelon region!
A region of lush forests, crystal clear waters, and above all... the intense Pokémon battles! Like fellow regions, Pokémon trainers must complete the Pokémon League challenge. Seeking out and defeating all eight Gym Leaders. However, it's not as simple as it sounds; these Gym Leaders are known for not being able to stay in one place for a long period of time. These Gym Leaders tend to wander out and about, even away from their own Gym! Regardless, your dream of becoming a Pokémon trainer won't be diminished by a few absent-minded Gym Leaders. Once you have conquered all eight Gyms, you must then challenge the Elite Four, followed by the Champion. The most sought after title in the Pokémon world. Unlike the rest of the Pokémon Leauges within the world, the Elite Four of the Azelon region is an oligarchy. These members are all related by blood, and are the descendants of those who discovered the large region. They are the strongest trainers in the land, and won't go down without a fight.
Finally settling into your new home in the cozy town of Frostpeak, you get a message from your aunt, who happens to be a teacher at the local Trainer's School. She tells you she has a package for your mother, and she wants you to pick it up. Why, you? She hasn't seen her dearest nephew in ages! Your go tell your father about the call, and he explains that your mother is out doing research in the field, and that she has an assistant in the laboratory. He tells your to go on and go pick out Pokémon so you can be protected from wild Pokémon that jump out from the tall grass. After leaving the house and heading to the research facility, you meet the assistant, who gladly tells you that you arrived at an excellent time. She explains various things, and allows you to choose your starter Pokémon!
After picking up the package and returning home, your mother has finally finished her research. She tells you about a shady group of people that have been spotted around some of the larger places of the Azelon region. She tells your to stay away from them, and to avoid any confrontation. She notices that you have already chosen your Pokémon. She expresses her happiness, and tells you that her assistant has a daughter around your age. She too, was a Pokémon Trainer! She asks you to meet her back at the laboratory and she will give you the rest of the needed materials. Once you return the the lab, she gives you a PokéDex, five PokéBalls, and a PokéTech. She happily tells you that you are now, an official Pokémon Trainer, and thus.. begins your journey in the Azelon region!
However, everything isn't always what it seems to be. The Azelon has a very deep, dark secret and there is an evil building in the shadows. Will you be able to stop this before history repeats itself and defy destiny to prove to everyone that fate is not set in stone or will you submit to this evil and be consumed by evil?
Only time will tell...
Banished and Forgotten
The legend of the Azelon region and also one of the oldest. The "Banished One" is believed to have originated centuries upon centuries ago in the land which is now known as Johto.
When the ancestors of our ancestors told stories of the " Age of Creation." It is said that, during the Age of Creation the creator of us all, Arceus, was not alone. The Alpha Pokémon had a partner who helped control the balance of life and death. While the Alpha Pokémon preserved the delicate lives of people and Pokémon alike, the other Pokémon was responsible for passing the ultimate judgment when the life was drawing to a close. These two Pokémon watched over the Earth for centuries and would do so for centuries to come. According to the legend, a war broke out which Arceus became weak due to the intense violence and wounds that the participants of the war received. Unable to take this any longer, Arceus laid three eggs, so that these new Pokémon would be able to be the guardians of the world while the Alpha Pokémon rested and and regained his strength. This left the mysterious Pokémon alone, to control the balance of life and death on its own.

NOTE : These sprites are placeholders until I get the actual sprites completed!
These eggs hatched into the three deities of the Azelon region: The Pokémon of Hate, Theemos, the balance between the two, the Pokémon of Truth, Alithma. Finally, the Pokémon of Love, Astulua. Together, these three Pokémon blessed the Earth with their presence and the conflict ceased.
REVISING
Story
The story starts off with a young boy/girl -that being you, the player-, who had recently moved to the region of Azelon from Sinnoh, to escape Team Galactic and its nefarious schemes. The hero, along with their father and younger brother, along with their three pets made their way to the Azelon region where the hero’s mother was studying to become a Pokémon Professor. When you finally arrive, the hero’s mother stands there, donned in the traditional “lab cloak” and a smile. She welcomes you all happy to the new region, and then announced that she got the job. The hero’s family quickly makes their way home, to a small town called Frostpeak.
Unbeknownst to the hero, their parents had planned everything out. They knew that our hero wanted to become a Pokémon Trainer and travel the world. They knew that the world is a big goal, but, a new region? Not so much. Upon the 15th birthday of the hero’s, their mother, who was now a certified Pokémon Professor, would allow them to choose from any of the three starters of the Azelon region; Purleaf, Lavapho, and Hydrake! She also gives our hero a PokéDex, five PokéBalls, and a PokéTech. The hero’s mother gives the general speech, as any loving parent would, then sends our hero off. However, before the hero can make it out of the door, your mother speaks once more. She warns you that some other students at her school were talking about some shady people who called themselves “Team Nemesis” and to stay away from them.
As the hero exits their mother’s laboratory, the rush of being a Pokémon Trainer is nothing more than exhilarating! The hero’s journey has finally begun. Our hero was going to surpass their father, a retired champion from the Johto region! The first step to achieve that goal? Defeating all eight Gym Leaders of this region! The challenge with that is simple. These “Gym Leaders” are scattered and strewn about. From the peaks of the mountains to sandy beaches, finding these elusive Leaders adds even more fun to the journey! What comes next? Defeated the Elite Four and the Champion and claiming the title of Champion! However, that won’t be such an easy task. While most of the Gym Leaders have a tendency to take it easy on their opponents, the Elite Four members show no mercy. As an added bonus the Pokémon League is on a permanent lockdown! Due to the disappearance of the third Elite Four member and the attempted assassination of the Champion, no Trainer may enter the League. The mere mention of that subject leads to the group of shady people that call themselves Team Nemesis.
With a new Pokémon, a PokéDex, and a goal in tow, our hero sets off on their journey. What secrets will they discover about the Azelon region and about themselves? What will become of the Pokémon League and what exactly does this “Team Nemesis” want?
Characters

Kevin Rogers
Signature Pokémon: Golavem
Kevin is the male protagonist of Zircon. He is very stubborn, rude and a bit full of himself for his age. He hails from Jubilife City in the Sinnoh region with both of his parents and younger brother. After his mother, Holly got an offer to be the regional Pokémon Professor of the Azelon region and the bold actions taken by Team Galactic, Kevin and his family left the region. He does not see eye-to-eye with Anabelle, and has a habit of making fun of his fellow neighbor for her southern heritage. Despite that, he and Anabelle seem to get along when the times call for it. He doesn't enjoy working with her, but he cannot deny her strength as a Pokémon Trainer.
He prefers to train Electric, Dragon, and Steel-typed Pokémon.

Anabelle Evelyn
Signature Pokémon: Ptarmezard
Anabelle is the female protagonist of Zircon. She is very peppy, a bit flighty, and she loves to meet new people. Like Kevin, she is from the Sinnoh region, though she is from the small farming town of Solaceon. As such, Anabelle has a very thick southern accent and it is frequently brought up and mocked by both Kevin and Flaire. Despite her bickering, Anabelle seems to be quite fond of Kevin and does not retaliate as harshly as she does with Flaire. Anabelle has a fierce rivalry with Flaire and gets furious when her name is brought up.
Anabelle loves Ground, Flying, and Ice Pokémon.
Rival
Flaire
Signature Pokémon: Lavapho
Flaire is the rude, cocky rival of Zircon. She doesn't seem to like Kevin nor Anabelle very much, and she loves to degrade them any chance she gets. Flaire seems to be reluctant to open up to anyone and has a tense relationship with her adoptive mother, Willow. Flaire is a native of the Azelon region and dreams of becoming the Pokémon League Champion; she seems to have a great distaste of the current Champion. Flaire is also very shady and is known to pop up just before disasters involving Team Nemesis seem to happen...
Gym Leaders
Foila
Azelon's Timid Dancer

Foila is the first Gym Leader that you face on your journey through the Azelon region. She trains the elegant, yet vicious Grass-type Pokémon. She is a very kind yet timid girl, but, she has a large heart. While she isn't in her Gym, she is down at the local hospital working with the sick children.
Badge: Branch Badge
Wyatt and Electra
Shocking Duo
Image(s) Coming Soon
Wyatt and Electra are the twin Gym Leaders of Jager City, the largest city in the Azelon region. They both assist their father in running his power company, but they have jobs of their own. Wyatt is a professional mechanic while Electra is a hostess at the local bar inside the casino. They both train Electric-typed Pokémon and rely on different strategies to win; Wyatt uses status ailments while Electra relies on luck. Who you battle is determind by your gender; if you're playing as Anabelle, you battle Wyatt and if you choose Kevin, you battle Electra.
Badge: Surge Badge
Desputa
Bullet Boxing Girl
Desputa is the third Gym Leader that the player will face on their journey. She is a very curious character, she prefers to spend her time pummeling the sandbag rather than battling Pokémon. She is a temporary Gym Leader who is only replacing her father until he gets over his mysterious illness. Rather than using Poison-type, Desputa uses Fighting-type Pokémon.
Badge : Tussle Badge
Buck
The Dark Flame

4. Buck is the fourth Gym Leader of the Azelon region. He is the younger brother of Flint, a member of the Sinnoh Elite Four. He came to the Azelon region due to the rumors of vast treasures and ruins that had yet to be explored. He uses a combination of Fire and Dark-typed Pokémon; he is also the overseer of the Flarepit Mines.
Badge: Resolute Badge
Phaze
Azelon's Timid Dancer
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Phaze is the former Gym Leader of the Dreadfuss City Gym. After her heart condition began to get progressively worse, the League shut down the Gym. Phaze is in the hospital mostly every day but when she has the strength, she likes to visit her former gym.
Badge: Spook Badge
Leroy
Avid Daredevil
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Leroy is an avid sky diverand pilot. Though is has aged gracefully, it doesn't mean he is going to retire any time soon. Leroy enjoys riding his bird Pokémon high into the skies and diving off of them, parachuting his way down to the ground.
Badge: Cyclone Badge
Tara
An Elegant Beauty

Tara is the seventh Gym Leader. She is an elegant Pokémon Trainer accompanied by her lovely Water Pokémon. She uses them to participate in shows and to please the crowds of children with their splashes. Tara is rarely seen in her Gym, she's normally out close to the beaches or any body of water. She is extremely vain and isn't above degrading her challengers. Beat Tara to put her in her place.
Badge: Tsunami Badge
Clause
Regal Dragon Tamer
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Clause is the final Gym Leader of the Azelon region.He is the same age as Flaire, making him a year older than the hero. He is a Dragon Tamer, and has an entire team of angry Dragons at his disposal. Once he is defeated, he will not give the player their badge as Team Nemesis interrupts their battle. The hero must stop Team Nemesis' plot if they want their badge. Once Nemesis flees, Clause will be more than pleased to hand over the badge.
Badge: Mythic Badge
Assistant Professor Willow
Willow, being the assistant of your mother, is a very ditzy woman. Be that as it may, she is very intelligent and is rumored to be ahead of her years by the other students and teachers at the University that she attended to become a Pokémon Professor. As clumsy as she is, Willow is renowned for her knowledge and studies of the folklore and fabled legends of the Pokémon world. Willow, due to Professor Peach's excessive absence from the lab due to her field studies, she is known as the Professor around town. Willow is also known for her chronic headaches. Willow, while she isn’t too fond of children, has a daughter of her own; Flaire. Willow dearly loves her child, but, she could do without the attitude that she has. The two, when together, are always seen bickering or ridiculing each other. Despite this, they both care for each other more than they know…
Team Nemesis
Team Nemesis is a mysterious group that lurks about in the Azelon region.
People know about Team Nemesis but pay them no heed. Police reports have been submitted and the Grunts have been labeled as docile and are not hostile in any way. The only dangers about the Grunts are their pranks that border between playful and dangerous. While the Grunts are not a threat to the general public, the Executives are. There are three in total but only two are active. It's rumored that the third Executive was arrested after a failed assassination attempt of the current Champion. The Executives are very hostile and should not be approached under any circumstances. There are many mysterious surrounding the Leader of Team Nemesis--however, it seems that he is searching for the Dread Plate, a mystical item that belongs to the Alpha Pokémon, Arceus...
Features
- A completely new region to explore.
- 151 new Pokémon to catch, befriend, and train!
- All previous Pokémon avaliable to capture!
- Pokémon walk alongside their Trainers.
- Azelon Battle Tournament and the Pokémon World Conference
- Notable characters frequently appear.
The Starters
Meet the curious little starters of the Azelon region!
Purleaf , the Glade Kitten Pokémon, Lavapho, the Magma Seal Pokémon, and Hydrake, the Hatchling Pokémon.
These creatures will accompany you on your journey and they bond, should you choose to create it, will be indestructible.
Videos
COMING SOON
Screenshots
Demo
COMING ... LATER ON
Support!
If you're looking to support this game, simply copy and paste the text in the hidden code box within the spoiler box! Currently, there is only one supporter userbar. There will be various userbars available so you're not stuck with one bland supporter image.
However.. if you're not pleased with the ones that I have to offer, feel free to make your own! I will be more than happy to add it to the selection list! If you copy/paste the code, make sure you add the [IMG][/IMG] tags!
Team
Ęℓαчиıı - Owner, Mapper, Eventer, etc. (Everything except scripting and composing. )
SuperiorLarxene and Lala19357 - Composers
Credits and Thanks
Poccil - Wonderful starter kit.
Game Freak - Tiles, Sprites
Tilers of deviantART ( Kymotonian, Dewitty, BoOmxBiG, etc.. ) - Tiles
Wichu - His HGSS NPC/OW charset pack.
<~.F.M.P.~> - Sprite fixes and general help.
The Dewitty, Cilerba, Abnegation - General help, putting up with me, spriting tips, and a large source of inspiration.
Luka S.J - General scripting help
Daybreak-Machine/Omegaga , Cilerba, Aquakip, Dewitty, and Rashouman - Sprites
NikNaks - Previous regional map.
~JV~ - Thread CSS.
WeselyFG - Custom tiles.
Saving Raven - Kevin sprite
Last edited by Ęℓαчиıı; 6 Hours Ago at 09:01 AM.
Reason: Updated team.
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