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In a parallel world to the Pokémon universe we're familiar with, Pokémon are rapidly starting to become a threat to society. The urbanisation of cities, and travelling across the region of Kanto becomes difficult when unknown numbers of monsters with seemingly magical powers hinders progress. In order to get by, the century-old practice of Soul Forging has been revitalised, allowing humans to convert the souls of Pokémon into tools, weapons, and other items; more effective than tools made from ordinary materials. While expensive, Pokéquipment has taken the entire world by storm, commercialised as a way humans can live free without fear of monsters.
But it's not so cut-and-dry. Soul-infused weapons are a prime target for the millitia, the government, and underground organisations. The High Councils across the regions of the country have tried their best to keep things in the balance, but something always slips through the cracks. On the other hand, individuals who find the extraction of souls cruel and abhorrent are becoming increasingly more vocal, and try to look for other methods to balance humans and Pokémon. But what happens when these philosophical differences collide?
At the same time, there's trouble brewing in Johto. Rooted firmly around a feudal political practice, the region refuses to adopt the govermental system of the High Council, and is starting to barricade itself from the rest of the country; not taking kindly to interlopers. If someone doesn't intervene and create a solution, there might be a civil war on their hands. Maybe the Kanto High Council can be mobilised to assist?
We follow the journeys of Blue - a charismatic thief from Pallet Town - and Gold, a hot-headed bodyguard drafted in from Johto; as their misson to do some research for Philosopher Samuel Oak gradually turns into an adventure embroiled in the wonders of Pokémon, a quest for peace, and the mysterious-yet-influential Guild Rokka.
Will they restore political peace to Kanto? Who's outlook on society is the one true answer? Only time will tell.
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Introduction
Greetings, all. I'm here on behalf of Victory Road Productions to show you our project.
I hope you enjoy it.
Pokémon Spirit Chronicles is a game we've been working on for almost a year now. It's grown and taken shape quite a bit since its beginning, and we plan to make it the best game we possibly can.
(One of the pictures that inspired us, drawn by Nishihara Isao.)
The idea for this game came from a series of pictures drawn by a Japanese artist, Nishihara Isao. Ostensibly, it was his concept for a Pokémon MMO. When our group found it, we began brainstorming a game where things would be...a bit different from your average Pokémon game.
The Game
Pokémon Spirit Chronicles takes place before the creation of the Pokéball, and before the advent of most technology used in the normal Pokémon games. It's a much harsher, less friendly world than the one many are used to. When a parent tells their kid to stay out of the tall grass, they really mean it. Pokémon are not the calm beasts gamers are used to.
For individual people, the main way of keeping themselves safe from wild Pokémon while they travel is through the usage of Pokéquipment, weapons and armor forged with the captured soul of a Pokemon. These spirit-infused items gain experience and learn new moves through battle, and with up to 6 equippable by one person at once, the level of customization you have available is practically limitless.
(An example of a Gyarados-forged lance and armor.)
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I can't reveal too much else just yet, but I can answer your questions as best I can.
One last picture, before I wrap things up:
(The main party of the game. From left to right, Platina, Sapphire, Gold, and Blue.)
Contact
Our blog has more artwork we've done, along with some samples of the music we've made thus far. If you'd like to apply to join our project (as we're always looking for talented people), you can fill out an application on our forums.
