Spellweaver
Zine | |
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Title: | Spellweaver |
Publisher: | |
Editor(s): | Michi, Ari, Kim, Zebby |
Type: | Fanart, Fanfiction |
Date(s): | 2020-2022 |
Medium: | PDF, Print |
Fandom: | Kingdom Hearts |
Language: | English |
External Links: | Twitter carrdarchived |
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Spellweaver is a zine centered around the character Aqua from the Kingdom Hearts game.
About
Interest checks for the zine began on October 10, 2020, and ended on the last day of that month[1]. During this period, the mod team proposed to followers the idea of a small music album as an add-on to bring a musical component to the project, to which followers voted in a poll enthusiastically for this idea[2]. The project reported over 100 responses[3].
Mod applications opened for a finance, graphics, and music mod on November 6, 2020, and would run until November 25, 2020[4]. Applications for artists, merch artists, writers, and musicians opened on January 8 until February 5, 2021[5].
Preorders ran from June 21 to July 30, 2021, with the following pricing tiers[6]:
- Ghost Drive ($15 USD) - Digital Zine, Digital Album and Booklet, Digital Wallpapers, Icon
- Diamond Dust ($25 USD) - Physical Zine, Digital zine, Digital Merch
- Sky Climber ($35 USD) - Physical Zine, Digital zine, Digital Merch, Die-cut Stickers, Sticker Sheet
- Rhythm Mixer ($55 USD) - Physical Zine, Digital zine, Digital Merch, Die-cut Stickers, Sticker Sheet, Acrylic Charm, Enamel Pin, Washi Tape
Stretch goals included a postcard and recipe card at 25 orders, a notepad at 50 orders, an acrylic standee at 100 orders, and a silver foil upgrade to physical zine covers at 150 orders[7]. An additional stretch goal was announced on July 29, 2021, featuring a candy bag charm at 200 orders[8].
Shipping of physical orders began on November 26, 2021[9].
Leftovers opened on February 14, 2022[10]. During this time, the project offered a limited time discount. Leftovers closed on March 21, 2022[11]. The project was declared complete on April 2, 2022[12].
Start | End | |
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Interest Check | October 10, 2020 | October 31, 2020 |
Mod Applications | November 6, 2020 | November 25, 2020 |
Contributor Applications | January 8, 2021 | February 5, 2021 |
Preorders | Jun 21, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
Shipping | November 26, 2021 | - |
Leftover Sales | February 14, 2022 | March 21, 2022 |
Contributors
The following names were taken from the final copy of the zine/the project's social media account[13].
Page Artists
- Ama (amasc0met)
- Bec (DirtehShark) - Guest
- Cass Chanel (creatures.from.starlight)
- Cerumoce
- ChloeAnnArt
- ChrisAaron (caaronart)
- Dani (danini__panini) - Guest
- Ellie Hall (elliecries)
- FireflySummers
- ghost-butts (glitvhghost)
- Kait (luxubar) - Guest
- Kahazel
- Leah (rhelaza)
- Maia (marbles_marbles_)
- Miki Momochi
- Missy (miss__anon)
- Moe (terraswill) - Guest
- Nico (tinyshoopuf)
- Noix (PoppetNoix)
- Rachel (shulkzone)
- Salem (marzibunny)
- Sammi (sammi_limyy)
- Schnumn
- Sengchanh (PHRAYA_NAK) - Guest
- Sรฉrj Amorim (Steadyknight1)
- shikunfarmerprime (revellaquix)
- Theo (ghostaditas)
- valentine (strawbappl)
- Vega (Vega_Illo)
- Luce (hallousy) - Cover Artist
Merch Artists
- Briku (tetrabriku)
- Idefix (faufix)
- Ji (mirasol)
- Kristin (dispositiongay) - Guest
- Sammi (sammi_limyy)
- Shuuta (star_shuuta)
- Xarinesca
Writers
- Ari
- Emily (SiriuslyEmily) - Guest
- Illia (radovanryn) - Guest
- Kael (atonefromspace, casualgravity)
- LuxHeroica (Araine)
- Mimi (mimiplaysgames) - Guest
- Rose (rikurespecter, BigDykeEnergy)
- Shay (shakyradunn)
- Shannon (ArtemisFlight, Babenclaw)
- Washi (awakingdormancy, WashiEagleWings)
Musicians
Mods
- Michi (chrysanthemumskies) - Head Mod, Layout, Shipping
- Ari (xigithy) - Writing
- Kim (_eliestarr) - Graphics
- Zebby - Music
Gallery
Fan Reception
The following posts are a sample of posts retweeted by the project's social media account about the zine.
nana wrote on Twitter
My @aquazine_ came in the mail!!! It's so P A S T E L thank you guys for all the wonderful pieces!! ๐[14]
Star wrote on Twitter
my order from @aquazine_ came in yesterday and i'm ecstatic! the book is perfect & all the merch is adorable ๐ you can tell that everyone who worked on it put so much love & care into all the details for aqua ๐๐๐ i'm very happy that i was able to support this beautiful zine!
[15]
Mads wrote on Twitter
I just got my Spellweaver Fanthology package from @aquazine_, and as someone who's never ordered a physical zine before, I'm super impressed! Everything in it is wonderful, and is a perfect tribute to KH's best girl! So glad I supported it![16]
Shadows McKenzy wrote on Twitter
The @aquazine_ package arrived today! It is all so well done and the art and charms are gorgeous. Can't wait to read the stories! Also the recipe sounds amazing too! So glad I ordered this! Fav Keyblade Master! #KingdomHearts #khaqua[17]
kye wrote on Twitter
This was an absolutely AMAZING labour of love from our incredible musicians, and it was a joy to put together a booklet with @xigithy and @SiriuslyEmily's written pieces alongside the musician's notes that left me SO emotional. Ya'll are in for a treat![18]
Talking Shark wrote on Twitter
My Zine bundle from @aquazine_ came this week! Thanks to all the contributors that worked so hard to make this project happen! Even the packaging itself was fun to open up. You can tell a lot of love went into making this Zine. ๐๐๐[19]
Shikunfarmerprime wrote on Twitter
I've just came back home from a long vacation & holidays and was finally able to hold this wonderful bundle of magic w my own hands!! Everything is ๐๐ฅฐ๐๐ I'm so honored to be a part of this project and tysm everyone for doing an absolute and wonderful job!!๐๐๐ @aquazine_[20]
Fogheart wrote on Twitter
What a beautiful package ๐ So honoured to have worked with such an amazing team! The contributors were top tier, and the mod team was nothing short of exemplary. Thank you for an amazing first zone experience @aquazine_[21]
Breebs wrote on Twitter
I forgot to upload this earlier. But when I got my zine in from @aquazine_ I was motivated to do a whole art page with the stickers and stuff. I really love how the painting turned out. And the staff there were so nice.
{{#}}Aqua #kingdomhearts[22]
Light wrote on Twitter
My @aquazine_ bundle arrived and itโs beyond gorgeous! So happy I could get in on leftover sales!! Itโs a beautiful tribute to Aqua and the digital goodies are amazing!! Just floored by the amazing writing, art and music! Thank you so much ๐[23]
References
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1315020147141246976
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1315020147141246976
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1323093213159239682
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1324761030761893890
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1347596428084981763
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1407099005222461443
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1407101539131527169
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1420893303978053633
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1464491013846749186
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1493243352376131589
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1505895345485754368
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1510340466734243843
- ^ https://twitter.com/aquazine_/status/1368251227616731151
- ^ https://twitter.com/nanatsuyu/status/1465499222233464832
- ^ https://twitter.com/AstralAtelier/status/1466436415022108688
- ^ https://twitter.com/MadRedHattie/status/1468056954509484035
- ^ https://twitter.com/ScorchFiend/status/1470524833763147781
- ^ https://twitter.com/lunaresolis/status/1471509991458803713
- ^ https://twitter.com/FossilizedShark/status/1471754672935374849
- ^ https://twitter.com/revellaquix/status/1478882247352598530
- ^ https://twitter.com/fogheart/status/1478835614137167873
- ^ https://twitter.com/PixiePalettes/status/1491907442501902338
- ^ https://twitter.com/RenaAlarie/status/1501236280046276608