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ABOUT
Demon Parade is a general Onmyoji fanzine celebrating the many different onmyoji, shikigami, and yokai of Heian-Kyo through art and writing.This project will be a for-profit physical SFW zine, including also physical and digital merchandise.Proceeds will go towards compensating contributors and moderators for their work. Any extra profit made will be split amongst the moderation team and contributors.
COURTYARD
6023421
Responsible for: Host, Artists, Graphic Design, Social Media, Shipping
Experience: Contributor to Yokai Impact, Crimson Oni, Crystalline Wings, Folklore, Astrarium, The Man in My Heart, Song of Clarity
Fave Shiki: Jorogumo got me into the game, but a few of my favorites are Onikiri, Kingyo-Hime, and KohakuI enjoy participating in fan-projects, and I wanted to know what it's like to suffer through zine mod hell. Thank you to the team for joining me, and thank you all for taking an interest in this project. Let's bean some shikigami.
Art: Here is my Twitter.
Marii
Responsible for: Artists, Finance, Production, Formatting
Experience: Merch formatting and production for various anime conventions.
Fave Shiki: I have a thing for Onikiri and the Ooeyama trio's shared braincell, but Aoandon, Ichimokuren and Ubume are also all-time favs ✨Onmyoji fan before Global even launched and cute merch enthusiast, I'm looking forward to assembling a great shikigami team with y'all!Art: Twitter is here!
halcyonine
Responsible for: Writers, Translation
Experience: Contributor to QZGS Big Bang 2019, 2020, 2022
Fave Shiki: susabi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!hello! lore and Susabi enthusiast (eighteen and counting) here - I've been a part of Onmyoji since the days of global beta, so I've made lots of fond memories of this game and its events! looking forward to working with everyone~AO3: tada
paperwing
Responsible for: Writers, Communications
Experience: Contributor to Crosswinds, Ages of Arda Anthology, Operation Requiem. Story event transcriber/organizing transcriptions for Onmyoji Wiki since 2019.
Fave Shiki: Enmu is too relatable! Also I want to take Taishakuten and study him like a bug. <333Long time fan and lore enthusiast. I love too many characters and now I'm stuck here forever... Let's have a fun time together! :DAO3: Fanworks located here.
SCHEDULE
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 26 | Check-in 3 |
| January 14 | Final Check-in |
| Late February/Mid March | Preorders Open |
*Subject to change at any time
F. A. Q.
Q: What is a fanzine?
A: A fanzine is an independently-published book that centers around a certain topic or piece of media. It is a collaborative effort between fans who share the same interest.Q: What is the theme and rating of this zine?
A: This will be a general zine about the onmyoji and shikigami of Heian-Kyo, with a canon compliant setting. Due to the nature of the 8+ game itself, the zine will be rated PG-13.Q: Are the onmyoji (eg. Seimei) allowed to be in this zine?
A: Of course.Q: Is this zine for-profit or for charity?
A: This zine will be for-profit. All profits made will be split between the mod team and the contributors.Q: How will contributors be compensated?
A: Contributors are at the very least guaranteed a digital PDF copy of the zine. We will try our best to compensate contributors with a copy of what they have worked on (ie: page artists and writers will receive a copy of the zine, merch artists will receive a copy of their merch). If sales permit, then everyone will receive a full bundle (physical zine + all merchandise). If sales go above and beyond, then the remaining profits will be split amongst the moderation team and contributors.Q: Is this zine physical or digital?
A: Both physical and digital versions of the zine will be sold.Q: What are the zine specifications? How many participants will be accepted?
A: The zine will be A5 (14.8cm x 21cm / 5.8in x 8.3in) and full-colour. Page count/number of participants will be determined based on the results of the interest check.Q: Will ships be allowed in this zine?
A: As this is a general zine focusing on the cast of Onmyoji, explicit shipping (eg: kissing) will not be allowed. However, we will allow implied ships (eg: looking respectfully) to be depicted.Q: I want to participate. How can I apply?
A: Please hop over to the APPLY page for contributor guidelines and application forms!Q: How old do I have to be to participate?
A: Applicants must be at least 16 or older at the time of application. Minors must have a parent's/guardian's permission to participate.Q: Do I need to have Onmyoji works in my portfolio to apply?
A: No. Onmyoji works are encouraged, but not required.Q: How will character assignment work in this zine?
A: In the interest of maximising variety, each character will be assigned to a single contributor (repeats allowed across all three mediums). When the results of contributor applications are sent out, accepted contributors will be asked to list five characters they want to draw/write. Note that you are allowed to depict as many characters as you wish, provided that the assigned character remains a focus of the piece. Significant NPCs such as Yorimitsu and Michitsuna are allowable as focus characters. Non-RPG characters cannot be assigned as focus characters, but can be included as side characters. SP versions will be bundled together with their base versions.We will do our best to give you a character assignment based on your preferences. Top choices are not guaranteed, but again, the team will do their best!Q: Will you be shipping internationally?
A: Shipping will be international unless COVID restrictions apply. Unfortunately, shipping to some destinations may not be available dependent upon the USPS's current suspensions. More updated information on affected areas can be found here.Q: What is your policy in regards to the shipping preferences of contributors/applicants?
A: As this is a general Onmyoji zine, we will be considering applicants based on their ability to deliver a general piece. Due to our general focus, ship history or lack thereof will not be a factor in our judging as we do not expect our contributors to be producing such a piece.If you find this policy unsatisfactory, or if you feel that the shipping preferences of other contributors will negatively impact your experience, we suggest you refrain from submitting an application. If you have already submitted an application, then you can withdraw by editing your form and entering "Withdrawn." in the comments section.If you don't see your question here, then please send a message to our CuriousCat! We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
PLEASE READ THE GUIDELINES BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
General
- We are looking for about 20 page artists, 5 writers, and 5 merch artists. These numbers include guests and are subject to change based on application numbers.
- Applicants are allowed to apply for multiple positions, but can only be accepted for one. If you would like to be considered for other roles, then please send in a separate application for that role.
- All applicants must be at least 16 or older at the time of application. Minors must have a parent's or legal guardian's permission to join.
- If we are unable to view your portfolio, then we will automatically reject your application. Please ensure that your portfolio is viewable by checking it on incognito mode.
- Even though this is a "no-ship" zine, ship works are allowed to be in your portfolio. The results of your application will not be affected by the pairings in your works
- Content warnings for your portfolio must be provided as needed.
- Collaborations will be allowed between writers and artists. However, please do not sign up as a collab team; please make arrangements after contributors have been finalised.
- Onmyoji work is encouraged, but not required.
Page + Merch Artists
Judging Criteria
Popularity will not be a factor in the results of your application. Candidates will be judged based on:
- Technical skill
- Use of colors
- Composition
- Understanding of anatomyWhat to Submit
- Your portfolio must contain about FIVE TO TEN completed works for PAGE ART, and THREE TO EIGHT completed works for MERCH ART. Sketches will not be considered.
- You will be asked for THREE samples of your best work. These samples can be works already found in your portfolio, and should be in the style you intend to use for this zine.
- At least ONE sample must have a COMPLEX BACKGROUND. In other words, the background should be more than just a solid color or a gradient.
- Your portfolio must contain SFW pieces only.
- Onmyoji works are encouraged but not required!
- Traditional work will be accepted as long as it is scanned and edited accordingly.Examples of acceptable portfolios: Google Drive, Artfol, Art-only Instagram, Artstation, Deviantart, Twitter Moments, Tumblr art tagExamples of unacceptable portfolios: Twitter/Tumblr personal account.Apply as a Page Artist HERE
Apply as a Merch Artist HERE
Writers
Judging Criteria
Please note that pieces written for the zine will be rated at most PG-13, and between 1000-2000 words in length.
Clean spelling, punctuation and grammar will be assumed. Candidates will be judged on:
- Pacing and flow
- Storytelling/plot cohesion
- Stylistic technique (use and arrangement of words)
- Ability to convey character, emotions, internality (if important to the substance of the piece)What to Submit
- We will be reviewing THREE samples. Samples should be between 500 and 2500 words.
- Standalone pieces/oneshots are preferred, but excerpts of longer fic are allowed.
- Please keep your samples at an M rating or below (no explicit scenes).
- Please give us your best work! Onmyoji fic is encouraged but not required.How to Submit
- You may choose to either link directly to a portfolio page or folder (e.g. Google Docs) containing your three samples, or to link directly to each individual fic/excerpt. Do not type your samples directly into the submission field.
- Please have your name visible on each sample.
- AO3/Google Docs preferred. Other sites are acceptable as long as the piece is legible and clearly formatted.
- Please make sure that your fics are able to be publicly viewed!Apply as a Writer HERE
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For Contributors- Contributors must keep pieces SFW.
- WIPs must not be shared until the greenlight is given by the mods, and must only be a small portion of the overall piece.
- Full pieces are not to be shared until the leftover sales period begins.
- Contributors reserve the right to use art/fic made for this zine however they please, however we ask that they refrain until the project is fully over/when leftover sales are being shipped.
- Contributors cannot sell the full zine for profit, only the works they have themselves created.
- Please refrain from sharing the works of other contributors.
- Please be respectful towards your fellow creators.
- Anyone found engaging in hate speech/plagiarism/bullying/child pornography will be removed immediately from the zine.