Trials of Fire
A fanzine starring Kaveh and Alhaitham, and their Pokémon journey through the Pyro-blessed nation of Natlan.
About the Zine
Trials of Fire is a crossover of Genshin Impact and Pokémon, where Teyvat is its own unique region.This zine will focus on Kaveh and Alhaitham's journey through Natlan and is a spiritual successor to the Truth & Ideals zine. Our two trainers will visit each of the six Natlan tribes, exploring the region, discovering the joys of Ride Pokémon, overcoming each tribe's trial, and perhaps even solving the mysteries of the hidden Legendaries lying in secrecy within the realm.This zine is an unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with Hoyoverse or GameFreak.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a zine (fanzine)?
A zine (sometimes called a fanzine) is collection of organized art and written works collected in a publication. Sometimes they are physically published, and more ambitious projects may release other physical items like keychains, charms, themed stationary, and more.Is this a pairing zine?
Yes, the zine's main focus is on two characters: Kaveh and Alhaitham, as well as their Pokémon team. There are no defined Top/Bottom dynamics, hence why it is not tagged solely as Haikaveh or Kavetham.How many artists/authors/merch artists will you have?
This project plans to have 24 artists, 5-6 authors, and 4 merch artists. This number may increase based on Interest Check results.Will you have a physical/digital zine/other merch for sale?
Yes to all of the above! The main goal is to release a final zine that will be an A5-sized booklet printed in full color. Physical merchandise will also be part of the bundles, with stretch goals for expanding our selection.Is this zine SFW?
At the contributor's application launch, it is fully Safe For Work. We will not offer a NSFW version unless there is an overwhelmingly positive response on the Interest Check form, and even then, it will not involve Pokémon or Saurians.As of March 1st, 2025, this zine will fully SFW!Is this zine for profit?
Yes.* Any excess after the printing, manufacturing, and shipping costs will go towards the artists and authors involved in the project.* Contributors in the project will be polled between March 8 - March 21st on their preference of being a charity zine.Where can this zine be shipped?
We will be shipping from North America and will try to accommodate as many international fans as we can. More accurate information will be released when preorders are released.Do I have to read "Truth & Ideals" to understand the story of "Trials of Fire"?
No, this zine takes place in the same universe but can (and should!) be read as a stand-alone work. You do not need the previous zine knowledge's to enjoy Trials of Fire.Is this zine running concurrently with "Truth & Ideals?"
T&I's production and shipping period overlaps with ToF's applications and first month of the creation period. After that, all social media themes and information will point solely to Trials of Fire updates.I still have a question. (?)
Please use our anonymous Public Question Intake form (Google form). We do check social media regularly, but submitting a question guarantees that we will see it in a timely manner. Twitter/X in particular does not notify us when we receive a DM request.
Schedule
| Date | Goal |
|---|---|
| Feb. 1-28th, 2025 | Applications open, Interest checks open |
| Feb 28th | All Application (Mod/Contributor) deadlines |
| Mar 7-10th | Contributor results emailed |
| Mar 14th | Deadline to accept the Discord Invite and complete onboarding |
| Mar 14 - June 22 | Creation period |
| July 1 - Aug 18 | (Tentative) Pre-order period: Shop opens |
| Mid-Aug - Oct 31 | Production / Manufacturing / Printing |
| Nov 2025 | Packing / Shipping |
| Dec 2025 | Receive your package in time for the holidays (we hope)! |
| Jan 2026 | Leftover sales |
Mods
Doge
Head Mod, Co-Art, Finance, Production/Shipping ModAlhaitham and Kaveh are the first Genshin ship I've drawn anything for. I'm often on the outside looking in as far as fandom goes, so I'm excited to release a full-fledged fanzine! I hope you're all looking forward to their Natlan Outfit redesigns.Experience:
♦ Head/Art/Format/Fin/ et al. // Truth & Ideals (ongoing)
♦ Graphics Mod // Burning Grace (ongoing)
M (Myrtoons)
Co-Art ModWhen M first learned about Kaveh's story, she thought, 'How did the writers know I needed a character to embody my existential crisis?' She has never felt so seen, and it's honestly a little unsettling. Now, to find her own Alhaitham...Experience:
♦ Art/Graphics Mod // Sinag: Haikyuu Filipino Zine
♦ Art Mod // Haikyuu Ghibli Zine
♦ ... and more!
Q
Co-Writing ModThe Q stands for questionable. They may be new to the community, but they're very excited to work on this project with so many talented creators!Experience:
♦ Writing Mod // Truth & Ideals (ongoing)
♦ Chat Mod // Reverse Haikaveh Bang (2024)
♦ Writer // Reverse Haikaveh Bang (2024)
Varydox
Co-Writing ModVarydox is a huge Haikaveh and Pokemon fan and is excited be assisting as a co-writer mod on this project.Experience:
♦ Writing Mod // Devils After Dark (2023)
June
Graphics ModA general bystander to mischief.Experience
♦ Mod // Haikaveh Reverse Bang (2024)
Ribbon
Social Media ModRibbon is a diehard haikavetham fan and is honored to be part of the mod team for this zine! She grew up watching the Pokemon animated series and collecting cards from kids at school; she loves learning of all the new Pokemon that have been added since then and hopes everyone enjoys this fantastic crossover!Experience:
♦ Social Media Mod // Truth & Ideals (ongoing)
♦ Writer // Kaeluc Reverse Bang (2024)
♦ Writer // Haikaveh Reverse Bang (2024)
♦ Head Mod // Hellbent Con (2024)