Blood oath

a Persona 5 soulmates zine


Blood oath-

Celebrating ships in the Persona 5 universe by depicting them as soulmates. This zine will be available physically and digitally.This project is hosted by North (@sleepyfodlan) and Maxx (@arcanegoth.)


Soulmates-

Our zine welcomes depictions that embrace mythology, like the red strings of fate, as well as soulmate AUs like soulmate tattoos. All ships within the appropriate age range are welcome in this zine. Any ships between the Phantom Thieves and canonical adults (Sae, Takemi, etc.) will not be allowed

Application Guidelines


General Guidelines
• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
• Please ensure that all links provided are set to public and can be viewed.
• We will primarily be using Discord for communications, so a Discord account is compulsory
• Applicants may apply for more than one role. However, decisions will be made according to what we feel is best suited for the team.
Artists
• Each applicant will be required to submit 3 samples
• Pieces do not need to be Persona 5 related, but it is encouraged.
• Please include at least one sample with a full background illustration.
• We will be looking for 20 artists.
Merch Artists
• Each Applicant will be required to submit 3 samples.
• It is encouraged to show previous merch you’ve created within your portfolio.
• Merch artists would be expected to design a set of digital merch. (Example: a set of emotes or a set of wallpapers)
• We will be looking for 3 merch artists.
Writers
• Each applicant will be required to submit 3 samples.
• 1k to 3k word count per sample. Please stay within 100 words of these parameters.
• At least one work must be Persona 5 related.
• At least one work must be a completed piece, the others may be excerpts of longer works.
• We will be looking for 10 writers.

FAQ


What is a zine?
A zine is a compilation of creative works, usually artworks and writing. It’s similar to a book or a miniature magazine.
What is this zine's theme?
The theme is soulmates. This can involve any soulmate AUs, such as red string of fate or soulmate tattoos and everything in between.
What are the zine specs?
This will be a digital zine with digital merch.
How will contributors be compensated?
All contributors will receive a free copy of both the digital zine and merch. In addition, profit will be divided up between the contributors.
Individuals under the age of 18 should have the approval of a guardian and can be paid through a guardian's PayPal.
What character/ships will be featured?
All ships within the appropriate age range are welcome in this zine. Any ships between the Phantom Thieves and canonical adults (Sae, Takemi, etc.) will not be allowed
Who is allowed to apply?
Anyone 13 or older is welcome to apply!
Am I allowed to apply for more than one contributor position?
You are welcome to apply for more than one position, but you may only be accepted for one role.
Will everyone who applies get an email regardless of their results?
Yes, result emails will be sent to everyone who applies.

SCHEDULE


Feb 14 - Mar 15 → Interest Check
Mar 20 - 31 → Mod Applications
Apr 5 - May 3 → Contributor Apps
May 10 → Acceptance Email
May 10 - Aug 2 → Creation Period
TBA → Production/Fulfillment

Moderators


Maxx | they/he

Role: Head Mod - Writing Mod
Experience: fodlan 2x77 (head/writing/shipping mod,) of mews and men (co-head/writing mod,) fodlan chromatica (writing mod,) paradise (shipping mod,) euphoria (head mod)


North | she/her

Role: Head Mod - Art, Graphic, and Layout Mod
Experience: graphic designer 15+ years, Mists of Fodlan Zine (head/art mod), Byhardt Zine (graphics mod), Lythisea zine (graphics mod)


Crown | she/her

Role: Social Media and Discord Mod
Experience: Writing/Beta Reader/Discord mod of Goro Big Bang 2020, Host of Persona Spin-off Week, Communications/Writing mod of Gorb Zine