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Chrisos Dyosmos (Golden Mint) is a physical for-profit Honkai: Star Rail fanzine centered around the pairing between Phainon and Anaxa. The theme of this zine will be alternate universes ranging from happy endings to bittersweet.
Interest Check open until March 23
If you’d like to see this project come to life,
please fill out our interest check!
Schedule
| Project Launch | February 16 |
| Interest Check | February 23 - March 23 |
| Contributor Applications | April 6 - May 11 |
| Application Results | May 18 |
| Onboarding Deadline | May 30 |
| Pitches Due | June 8 |
| Pitches Assigned | June 15 |
| Check-In #1 | July 19 |
| Check-In #2 | August 23 |
| Check-In #3 | September 27 |
| Final Submission | October 25 |
| Formatting | Q4 2026 |
| Preorders | Q1 2027 |
| Production | TBA |
| Shipping | TBA |
| Leftovers | TBA |
Schedule is subject to change.
Guidelines
All contributors to the zine must be age 18 by the start of the zine creation. Anyone who is at or above the minimum age is free to apply to this fanzine, regardless of prior experience or social media presence.Contributors must have Discord or be willing to create one, as the primary avenue of communication will be through a Discord server. Within the server, contributors are expected to treat fellow contributors and moderators with respect. Additionally, if it is found that a contributor has produced or promoted content that encourages hateful, harmful, or otherwise exclusionary sentiments against real-life communities, they will be removed from the zine.All check ins and final submissions are expected to be submitted in a timely manner. However, we understand that life happens and there may be reasons why someone may not be able to finish a piece on time. If a contributor cannot complete a check in or submission on time, we request that they communicate this with a mod so they can be granted an extension.We request that all contributors create new, original work for the zine. Plagiarism, AI, and other forms of theft will not be tolerated.While contributors’ work is their own, we request that they do not post any part of their work during the creation period. During pre orders, we will provide previews for contributors to post on social media. The full work may be posted after leftover sales begin.
Guidelines
Once accepted into the project:
Page Artists are expected to create one (1) fully rendered page or spread piece.
Comic Artists are expected to create two (2), four (4) or six (6) pages of comics in color or black and white.
Merch Artists will be assigned two (2) to three (3) pieces of merchandise to design based on the given specifications.
Writers are expected to create one (1) prose piece around 2k - 2.5k words in length.
All contributors are expected to follow the general guidelines and server rules throughout the zine creation. Violating these guidelines or repeated failure to respect deadlines are grounds for removal from the zine.
Guidelines
Chrisos Dyosmos will be accepting page artists, comic artists, merch artists and writers. The contributor spread is tentatively 1 cover artist, 30 page artists, 3 comic artists, 5 merch artists, and 5 writers for the SFW zine and 1 cover artist, 15 page artists, 4 writers and 3 comic artists for the NSFW zine, including guests, but this is subject to change based on contributor applications.Contributor applications will be open from 6th April to 11th May. All applicants, regardless of role, are expected to provide three (3) samples that best represent the work they would like to create for the zine, as well as a portfolio with additional work that can include any or all of the three samples.Please provide content warnings when applicable to samples and ensure that all links are set to everyone can view so that moderators can review your application. You can ensure a link is viewable by trying to open it in incognito mode. Mods are highly unlikely to contact applicants about broken links or other related issues.All applicants will receive a copy of their application through email once they have submitted, and are permitted to edit their application. Please note that moderators may not consider edits if they are made long after the original form is submitted.
PAGE ARTISTS
Please submit:
Three (3) individual samples that best represent the work you would like to create for the zine.
A portfolio containing between five (5) to seven (7) pieces containing additional work that you would like the moderator team to consider. The portfolio may contain any or all of your samples.
All provided samples must be fully illustrated, completed pieces in a similar art style and quality that you would produce for the zine.
At least one sample must include a rendered, complex background.
At least one (1) sample must feature Honkai: Star Rail characters. Samples featuring Phainon and Anaxa are preferred but not required.
If you are only applying for the SFW zine, your portfolio and sample pieces may not include NSFW content.
If you are applying for the NSFW zine, at least 2 samples must be NSFW.
COMIC ARTISTS
Please submit:
Three (3) individual samples that best represent the work you would like to create for the zine.
A portfolio containing between five (5) to seven (7) pieces containing additional work that you would like the moderator team to consider. The portfolio may contain any or all of your samples.
All provided samples must be fully illustrated, completed pieces in a similar art style and quality that you would produce for the zine.
At least one sample must include a full completed comic page.
At least one (1) sample must feature Honkai: Star Rail characters. Samples featuring Phainon and Anaxa are preferred but not required.
If you are only applying for the SFW zine, your portfolio and sample pieces may not include NSFW content.
If you are applying for the NSFW zine, at least 2 samples must be NSFW.
MERCH ARTISTS
Please submit:
Three (3) individual samples that best represent the work you would like to create for the zine. These can be photos of physical merch or mockups.
A portfolio containing between five (5) to seven (7) pieces containing additional work that you would like the moderator team to consider. The portfolio may contain any or all of your samples.
All provided samples must be completed pieces in a similar art style and quality that you would produce for the zine.
At least one sample must include a complex background if you are interested in making a print. Backgrounds are not required for artists who wish to create charms and stickers.
At least one (1) sample must feature Honkai: Star Rail characters. Samples featuring Phainon and Anaxa are preferred but not required.
WRITERS
Writers must submit links to 3 samples of what you believe are your best works. Additionally, a portfolio of at least 2 other works will be required. Portfolio sizes should not exceed 6 works.
At least one sample must be related to Anaxa/Phainon.
All works must be independently created. Collaborations with other writers are not allowed.
All works submitted should be between 1,500 to 2,000 words. Completed one-shots are preferred, but excerpts are accepted as long as at least one sample is a complete, stand-alone work.
If you are only applying for the SFW zine, your portfolio and sample pieces may not include NSFW content.
If you are applying for the NSFW zine, at least 2 samples must be NSFW.
Your linked samples may be included as part of the portfolio.
All works may not include AI-created or AI-assisted content.
All samples and portfolio pieces are to be submitted as individual Google Docs/AO3/FFN links. Wattpad links will not be considered.
Twitter threadfics, Tumblr post fics, Instagram post fics, or fics posted on any other social media platform will not be considered.
You will be judged based on your mastery of English, ability to bring characters and scenes to life, and ability to capture your audience’s attention.
Please ensure that anyone with the link can access your samples and portfolio. Failure to do so may affect your application.
Moderators
Sugubun
finance, production & shipping
I have never played HSR but I have read so many PhaiNaxa fics that it is my second most read ship on AO3… Anyway I might be going insane over them.
Finance/Production Mod for 10+ zines in the past 2 years
Shipping Mod in 6+ zines in the past 2 years
Accounting and admin irl for 2 years (2020-2022)
FAQ
What is a zine?
Zines are fan-made collections of artwork and writings focused on a particular theme. In the case of Chrisos Dyosmos, the chosen focus is the pairing between Phainon and Anaxa from the game Honkai: Star Rail.Will the zine be physical or digital?
The SFW zine will be available in both physical (A5, perfect bound) and digital forms. The NSFW zine will be digital only. Physical merchandise will also be an option for purchase.Is there a theme for this zine?
This zine is themed around the romantic relationship of Phainon and Anaxa. This can be depicted in whatever way the contributor would like to portray it (canon-divergent or any other AUs) as long as it adheres to our creation guidelines.What is the compensation model for the zine?
Chrisos Dyosmos is for profit. Our goal is to compensate contributors with a full bundle of the zine, including shipping at no extra cost if possible, and at minimum, all contributors will be guaranteed a free digital copy of the zine. All remaining profits will be distributed evenly between mods and contributors.Is this zine SFW?
Yes, the main zine is SFW, with a content rating of 16+. On the other hand, the optional side NSFW zine will have the minimum content rating of 18+. NSFW content will feature strictly PhaiNaxa (Top!Phainon x Bottom!Anaxa).Are characters other than Phainon and Anaxa allowed?
Yes, characters that have ties to Phainon and Anaxa will be allowed in zine content. However, these characters should not be the main focus of the piece.Are other ships allowed?
Yes, though it should not be the main focus. Chrisos Dyosmos focuses strictly on the pairing between Phainon and Anaxa. We ask that contributors do not include any pairing that involves the two having an intimate relationship with another character to ensure that the focus remains on the pairing between Anaxa and Phainon.How many contributors are you looking to accept?
We are looking to accept the following numbers of contributors EXCLUDING guests:
- 28 SFW and 14 NSFW page artists
- 4 SFW and 3 NSFW writers
- 2 SFW and 2 NSFW comic artists
- 4 merch artists
This is subject to change based on the result of our interest check and contributor applications.Can I apply to more than one position?
Yes, but you can only be accepted for one. Your applications for other positions will not affect one another.Do I need zine experience to apply?
Not at all! All applications will be considered regardless of experience.What are check-ins?
Check-ins are stages throughout the creation period where contributors are asked to show progress of their pieces. These are crucial for moderators to ensure contributors are on schedule as well as adhering to creation and formatting guidelines. Check-ins are also a way for contributors to request feedback and critique if needed.
Details of what is expected for each check-in will be detailed in our Discord server. The dates for each check-in are provided on our schedule.What happens if I miss a deadline?
We’re happy to work with contributors and extend most deadlines as long as you communicate with us.
Several reminders will be posted in the server throughout the creation period. Failure to respect deadlines or respond to pings after a long period of time will result in removal from the project. We understand that life happens so if you feel that you will not be able to meet a deadline, please ask for an extension sooner rather than later!
Please note that we will be very firm on the final submission date in order to format the zine and prepare preorders in a timely manner.Do I need to have a Discord account?
Yes, a Discord account is required if you are accepted into the zine. All communications will be done through the zine’s server.Is the use of AI allowed in this zine?
Any usage of AI is not allowed in this zine.May I share works in progress I’ve done for this zine?
No, we ask that you do not share or stream anything related to your piece outside of the server. Your piece and its contents should remain private until you are given the go ahead by the mod team.
Sharing progress within the zine’s server is perfectly fine and encouraged!Will I be able to post/sell my finished piece?
All contributors will be allowed to post and sell their finished pieces once the project is complete.Where are you shipping from and which countries are you shipping to?
We will be shipping from the UK and using Royal Mail. You can check the list of countries they currently have restrictions to on their website.
https://www.royalmail.com/international-incident-bulletinWill orders be tracked?
When placing an order on our storefront, you will have the option to select either tracked or untracked shipping, depending on which method suits you best.
Please note that if you select untracked shipping, your shipping costs will be reduced, however if the package goes missing in transit, we will not be able to make a claim with the courier and therefore we will not be able to offer a replacement or refund for the lost items.Will shipping costs include tax and customs fees?
No, shipping costs will not include any customs fees or taxes for shipment into the recipient’s country. This will be the responsibility of the buyer.
The only exclusion to this is shipments to the USA, where PDDP will be paid prior to shipping as this is now a requirement for sending with Royal Mail. This means that there will be ~$3-$5 increase to the raw shipping costs on the website but no tariff duties will be required for deliveries.My question isn't here. Where can I ask?
Feel free to send us an email or reach out via our question form.