

Sword Cross'd is a collection of original art & writing centered around exploring the lives of knights in all forms!
Interest Check | Mod Apps
Open until February 16



Head & Marketing
Just a lil shark starting a knight project for the castles and horsies!
I like medieval history, Arthurian legend, and fantasy stories too much.Experience:
✧ Marketing Mod for FE3H Masquerade Zine
✧ Marketing Mod for Ferdibert AU Zine
✧ Social Media Mod for Eye of the SerpentTumblr@ Elasmosaurus
Bluesky @ Elasmosaurusfic


Finance & Production
Swear fealty to me <3Experience:
✧ PJO Yearbook: finance & production
✧ PJO Planner: finance & production
✧ Kiki Zine: finance & productionTumblr @ nottesilhouette
Ao3 @ nottesilhouette


Art & Formatting
Hi, I'm Wortel! I'm an illustrator, comic artist and general lover of knights. Recently, I've been teaching myself how to make chainmail! Super stoked to be a part of this project :)Experience:
✧ The Anatomy of a Knight (solo project) | illustration/art direction, writing, formatting, social media, graphics, finances✧ Growth Zine | finances, production and formatting of physical zine, bonus pdf and merch
(note: artistic nudity on project cover and in preview graphics)Tumblr @ worteltje7
Instagram @ worteltje7


Writing & Organisation
The Silvermoon knight rises to protect her fellow mods and contributors from the villainy of deadlines!Experience:
✧ Socials - Kiki Delivery Zine
✧ Socials/Writing - Danny Phantom Tarot
✧ Writing/Org - Stray Dogs CafeTumblr @ silvia-moon
Ao3 @ Silvamoon


Graphics
Hello! My name is Ray and I use art and zines to stay sane while I study to be a doctor. Illuminated manuscripts are definitely new but I’m excited for the challenge!!Experience:
✧ Melting Pot: A Dungeon Meshi Zine: head & graphics
✧ Small But Mighty: An All Might Zine: head, art, & graphics
✧ Fire Lilies: a Fem!BkDkBk Zine: head & graphicsTwitter @ Stingrachelart
Instagram @ Stingrachelart
Apply to join us as a Finance (Funds Holder) Mod or a Shipping Mod! Full details in our Info Doc

Please note that this schedule is tentative and may be subject to change.
| Period | Date |
|---|---|
| Interest Check | Jan 19th - Feb 16th |
| Mod Apps | Jan 19th - Feb 16th |
| Results Sent | March 9th |
| Deadline to join | March 23rd |
| Pitches Due | March 30th |
| Pitches Assigned | April 6th |
| Check-in One | May 4th |
| Check-in Two | June 1st |
| Check-in Three | June 29th |
| Final Check-in | July 20th |
| Preorders | Aug 20th - Sept 20th |

What is a zine?
A zine is defined as an anthology of creative content, collected in a single book and centered around a given theme. This zine welcomes page artists, writers, merch artists, spot artists, and other creatives to celebrate the lives and loves of knights.
Who can contribute?
We ask that contributors are aged 18 or older before joining this zine.
How many contributors will be accepted?
While final numbers may vary based on our interest check, we aim to invite between 10-15 page artists, 3-5 writers, 3-5 spot artists, and 3-5 merch artists.
How do I apply?
Participants will be selected through invite only. If you are interested in contributing, we encourage you to fill out our interest check and recommend yourself.
What is allowed in this zine?
This zine splits its focus into the “life” and “love” of knights. In the first part, we showcase the daily life of knights: tournaments, battles, training, and running their estates. In the second part, we delve into the platonic, romantic, and familial relationships of knights.This zine recognises that “knight” is a very European term—we welcome equivalents from across the world, such as fāris, mamluk, samurai, hwarang, and rajput. Pieces may feature fantasy or historical interpretations of knights, with original characters, historical figures, and recognised characters in the public domain only (such as the characters from Arthurian legend). We aim to feature a diverse cast of knights and welcome trans, non-binary, POC, and female knights.
Will this zine be physical or digital?
Our aim is to create both a physical and digital zine, though whether we are able to print physically will depend on the results of our interest check. If you'd also like to see a physical copy of this zine, please do fill out our interest check to show your support!
Will this zine be for profit or for charity?
This zine is a for-profit project, pending the results of the Interest Check—all profits will be split equally among contributors & mods upon completion of the project!
How will contributors be compensated?
All contributors will be guaranteed a full digital bundle and the ability to purchase any physical items at production cost.Pending adequate sales during pre-orders, we hope to compensate for shipping or the cost of items entirely—we aim to cover a full bundle for each contributor.Profits not spent on item compensation will be split equally among contributors & mods upon completion of the project. A full breakdown of compensation tiers will be available upon acceptance to the project.
What is this zine’s rating?
This zine is rated T by AO3’s guidelines. This includes moderate levels of violence, non-graphic descriptions of injuries, and romantic descriptions without explicit sexual interaction.
Will romantic content be allowed?
Romantic content is welcome! All stories should be rated teen or below.