Sword Crossed: A Knights Zine

Sword Cross'd is a collection of original art & writing centered around exploring the lives of knights in all forms! Carrd: swordcrossdzine.carrd.co Creation Ongoing

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⚔️Interest Check Closed⚔️

Thank you all so much for the overwhelming support (300+ responses)! We'll be reviewing the results and introducing our mod team soon.

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Contributor Spotlight: cuartosol

Training is very important for new knights, so @cuartosol was sent to the stocks after forgetting to pick up their lance after a mock battle. Luckily, they were drawing knights at the time, so they're all forgiven!

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Will there be future editions of the zine? I only found out about this very recently so missed the EOI but would love the opportunity to be involved in future projects 🤩

Hello! No future editions planned as of now, but we'll definitely keep everyone updated if that changes. Thank you for your interest!

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Hello there! I love following this zine! How would one go about submitting or becoming a contributor?

Hello! At this time, our project has wrapped creation, so we are not seeking any additional contributors. That said, preorders will be opening on August 24th if you'd like to grab a copy or support our team!

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Contributor Spotlight: Catzero

Taming giant sea beasts is no easy feat, so it's no wonder Catzero was knighted for making friends with one! Sure, the beast sunk a few ships and destroyed the coast, but the only ship that matters is their friendship… right?

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Check In Preview

Our knights have been hard at work fighting deadlines—news might travel slowly from the battlefield, but this special sneak peek from check-in 1 made it home at last, safe and sound (and covered in only a little enemy blood)!

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Contributor Spotlight: Folso

Gentlefolk of the land, hide your suits of armour! Page Artist @foslo has a weakness for plate armour and was put in the stocks when she was caught clanking out of the local armourer without paying.

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NEW PROJECT LAUNCHING ON JUNE 16TH!

My Liege - queer knights in love

An art book collaboration between @dames-zine and us (Nova and Mali) and 60 artists! Our book celebrates queer love and warriors of all kinds.

Cover art by @may12324

Follow our Kickstarter page to be notified when we launch! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/novaandmali/my-liege

[Image description: two queer butch knights almost kiss, one is on horseback. Text reads - on kickstarter. My Liege, Queer Knights In Love. End ID]

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We support peace, so our Knights support regents across lands: expect to see many familiar faces defending My Liege, a Queer Knights Artbook, run by @damesprod and @novamali!

You only have until Thursday to swear loyalty to their Kickstarter. Hurry!

🔗 Back here!

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Contributor Spotlight: WillfulAbyss

We support women's rights AND wrongs. That's why we freed Writer @willfulabyss from the stocks—as far as we're concerned, she's not too darned feminist for the times and definitely not a "nuisance"!

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Contributor Spotlight: Kim Sokol

Firmly grasping her pen in one hand and her favourite weapon the katar in the other is Page Artist @kimsokol! Kim's work balances embellished details with symbolism and striking poses to create beautiful art.

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Contributor Spotlight: Mochiwei

Championing the cause of the common people is Page Artist @mochiwei, who we rescued from the stocks after she booed the Duke for raising taxes during an unseasonable drought!

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Contributor Spotlight: Nikru

Page Artist Nikru was knighted for being a little above average at everything she does. Unfortunately that also includes being sentimental, which is what led her to be thrown in the stocks!

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Contributor Spotlight: Riotbones

The classics are classic for a reason: Page Artist @riotb0nes's favourite weapon is a good sword. While he thinks they're basic, we think there's something special about them—and his art!

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Contributor Spotlight: Arcane Gold

While tales are told of their prowess on the battlefield, all fall silent when Page Artist @arcane-gold sings their rendition of My Heart Will Go On! Their angelic voice pulled enough heartstrings to earn them a knighthood.

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Contributor Spotlight: Indy

Page Artist @d-indy would need a castle's armoury to store all of her favourite weapons! We'll get her kitted out with a burgonet helmet and all the swords she could want before we send her on a quest.

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Contributor Spotlight: M.E. Morgan

Some crimes can never be forgiven, no matter how many hours you spend in the stocks. Luckily Page Artist M.E. Morgan's next quest will redeem them for their previous sin of asking for a bite of food after they said they weren't hungry!

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Contributor Spotlight: Jong Yi

When you can't beat them, join them—in holy matrimony! Page Artist @jongyiarts knew better than to fight the dragon and chose to marry it instead. She was later knighted for her bravery.