˚⟡˖ ࣪ Stellar Remnants 。𖦹°‧

Stellar Remnants is a not-for-profit fanmade digital project focused on the relationship between genderbent depictions of Kaeya Alberich and Albedo from Genshin Impact.We do not claim ownership of the characters and are not affiliated with Hoyoverse!

Schedule

PhaseDuration
Project LaunchOctober 6th
Interest CheckOctober 11th - October 25th
Interest Check ResultsOctober 28th
Moderator ApplicationsNovember 1st to November 15th
Moderator ResultsNovember 18th
Moderator Joining DeadlineNovember 22nd
Contributor ApplicationsJanuary 5th to January 31st
Contributor ResultsFebruary 6th
Contributor Joining DeadlineFebruary 13th
Creation PeriodFebruary 14th to end of July (tentative)
DeliveryAugust (tentative)

Meet the Moderators

(click the icon to go to the moderator's social media page!)

You can pry Kaebedo from my cold dead hands. I’m just the right side of insane over them.
Name: Kalu
Pronouns: They/Them
Role: Head Mod
Experience: Mod for Kaebedo Week 2023 and 2025
Fave fem!kbd headcanon: Boarding school fem Kaebedo where Albedo is Kaeya’s gay awakening,,,

Hello! I'm Erin, and I'm so excited to be part of this project. I've loved Kaebedo since I first started playing Genshin. They both mean a lot to me, so I can't wait to see this zine come to life!
Name: Erin
Pronouns: She/They
Role: Graphics Mod
Experience: Mod for Kaebedo Week 2023 and 2025
Fave fem!kbd headcanon: Albedo makes earrings for Kaeya and the two of them trade earrings.

I like Kaebedo. I like yuri. Now I get both.
Name: Nara
Pronouns: He/Him
Role: Art Mod
Experience: Head mod for Beiguang Week 2022-2025, head mod for Beiguang Pride Exchange 2025, art mod for Dear Ex-Partner
Fave fem!kbd headcanon: T4T. Always.

Proud Kaeya main. I saved 260 fates for the 2022 Albedo rerun + the Jade Cutter for Kaeya. I crowned Albedo as soon as he came home <3
Name: Vhas
Pronouns: He/Him
Role: Writing Mod
Experience: Head mod for ‘The View From the Summit,’ server mod for ‘Zosan Valentine’s Day Exchange 2026’, admin mod for the Haikyuu!! G4G
Fave fem!kbd headcanon: They love braiding each other's hair.

Albedo became my lifestyle the second I saw him in Dragonspine 1.2 and Here We Are, 5 Years Later
Name: Abbe
Pronouns: Any/All
Role: Formatting Mod
Experience: I run my own merch store!
Fave fem!kbd headcanon: Kaeya models frequently for Albedo’s drawings & loves observing Albedo observing her. & Lesbian Kaeya!!

I have several publications (AO3 fics) and numerous intellectual conversations with fellow scholars (twitter threads) that prove that I am qualified in being down bad and brainrotted over Kaebedo. I am super excited to be part of this!
Name: Eve
Pronouns: She/Her
Role: Social Media Mod
Experience: Mod for Kaebedo Week 2023 and 2025, Mod for TUA Gift Exchange 2020
Fave fem!kbd headcanon: Aunt that lives with her 'best friend' and owns 3 cats with her.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a zine?
A zine is a collection of fanworks, made by fans for fans.
Q: What is the theme of this zine?
This zine focuses on genderbent content of characters Kaeya Alberich and Albedo.
Q: What will be in this zine?
A PDF of the works submitted by artists and writers, potentially including digital merch.
Q: Will the zine be physical or digital?
This will be a digital-only zine.
Q. Is the zine for profit?
No. This is a non-commercial non-profit zine, meaning it will be free-to-download upon completion.
Q. What is the age rating of this zine?
This zine is strictly SFW. NSFW content will not be allowed except in the NSFW side zine, which will be 18+.
Q. Are there any limits on what can be created?
Any depictions of incest, pedophilia, bestiality and excessive gore is strictly prohibited.
Q. Will work I’ve created outside the project have any impact on my application?
Your application will solely be evaluated on the portfolio you submit in your application. The exception to this will be content that promotes racist, transphobic, sexist, and other hateful ideas, which will automatically disqualify you from participating.
Q. Who can contribute to the zine?
We ask that moderators be 18+ only, and any other contributors be 16+ when applying. Contributors to the NSFW zine must be 18+.
Q. Do I need experience to be a moderator/contributor for the zine?
No experience is required! All applicants are welcome, even if you haven’t made Kaebedo content in the past.
Q. Is there a specific design for fem!Kaebedo?
Not at all! We welcome all designs for fem!Kaeya and fem!Albedo.
Q. Are depictions of transfem Kaebedo allowed?
Transfem depictions are welcome! all we ask is that Kaeya and Albedo recognise their relationship as sapphic. This includes nonbinary Kaeya/Albedo.
Q. Can I include side ships?
Side ships (and other characters) are allowed, as long as the focus of your work is the relationship between Kaeya and Albedo.
Q. Can I make platonic Kaebedo content?
Platonic (and Queerplatonic) Kaebedo are welcome!
Q. Can I partner with a friend?
Partnerships are allowed! Just make sure to indicate who you’d like to partner with in your application.
Q. Can I sign up for multiple roles?
You may submit applications for more than one role (as a moderator or contributor), but depending on the needs of this zine you may not be accepted for all of them.
Q. Are AUs (alternate universes) allowed?
Alternate universes are more than welcome!
Q. Do you allow AI-generated content?
AI-generated content is strictly forbidden. If it is found that you used AI in producing your work you will be automatically banned from the zine and any future projects we create.
If you have any further questions which are not covered here, please feel free to reach out via our straw page!

Contributor Guidelines & Applications

Contributor Guidelines
General
All contributors must be 16+ before applying.
Contributors retain all rights to their work. However, during the zine’s creation period, we ask that contributors refrain from sharing any WIPs until the zine’s release. A preview may be shared after the third check-in, after a discussion with one of the mods.Contributors must create an original piece for the zine. Reusing WIPs is strictly forbidden.The use of AI-generated content for your work is strictly forbidden. If discovered, you will be automatically banned from this project, and any other future projects we create.All participants are expected to join our discord server. This is the main way we will communicate with you, hence it is required that you have a discord account.The following content is strictly forbidden: depictions of incest, pedophilia, bestiality, excessive gore, etc. If you are unsure if you work fits within the guidelines, please contact the mod team.Please do not miss our check-ins and/or ghost us! We understand that life happens sometimes, but for the smooth and efficient running of this project please inform a member of the mod team ASAP if you will no longer be able to participate, so that the relevant adjustments can be made.Artists
Page Artists
☆ are expected to create one original fully rendered illustration with, at the very least, a simple background.
☆ the medium of your artwork is entirely up to you, but we ask that you submit a high-definition scan for the purpose of this zine.☆ both fem!kaeya and fem!albedo must be the focal point of your illustration. you may illustrate any other characters you wish, as long as kaebedo are fully visible.Merch Artist
☆ are expected to create 1-2 pieces of digital merchandise for the zine.
☆ more details on this will be shared.Spot Artists
☆ will work alongside the flash writers to produce doodles and other decorative designs to go alongside the written work.
☆ more details on this will be shared.the Cover Artist
☆ is expected to create one original fully rendered illustration, which fits with the zine’s overall theme.
☆ as a result, fem!kaebedo should be the focal point of your piece.Writers
Fic Writers
☆ are expected to complete one original, self-contained fanwork.
the minimum word count for the final work is 750 words. the maximum word count is 2000 words (with a leeway of 100 words).
Flash Writers
☆ are expected to create smaller pieces of written work to go alongside what is created with the spot artists.
☆ this includes (but is not limited to) poems, letters, drabbles etc.
for poems, the maximum line limit is 50 lines.
☆ for letters/drabbles, the maximum word limit is 300 words.Pinch Hitters
☆ will substitute in the event that a participant drops out during the creation period and no one is available to take their place.
☆ even if you are on our pinch hitter list, you are not obligated to accept in the case that we do ask you to fill in for someone.

Application GuidelinesGeneral
Portfolios must be fully accessible. If using google drive, make sure the sharing option is “anyone can view” and not “restricted”.
Portfolios must include at least three (3) samples but no more than five (5).A work featuring Kaeya and Albedo is not required, but highly recommended.You will also be asked to share two (2) pitches of what you would like to create for the zine.If you opt to contribute to the NSFW side zine as well, you must include one NSFW sample within your 3-5 samples.You are permitted to create new works for the purpose of your application. If you are selected, this will not be included in the final zine.Artists
☆ please submit 3-5 finished pieces that reflect the style you would like to use in this project.
☆the medium of your artwork is entirely up to you, but we ask that you submit a high-definition scan for the purpose of this zine.☆ at least two samples should contain one full-body human character.☆ at least two samples should be fully rendered.☆ complete and detailed backgrounds are not required, but highly recommended.☆ it is recommended you choose pieces which showcase the breadth of your artistic abilities.Merch Artists
☆ please submit 3-5 samples that reflect the style you would like to use in this project.
☆ a variety of ideas (stickers, wallpapers etc) are recommended but not required.Writers
☆ please submit 3-5 pieces that reflect the style you would like to use in this project.
☆ all samples must be at least 500 words and not more than 2000 words (with an accepted leeway of 100 words).☆ completed pieces within the word count are preferred but not required.☆ if you are sharing an excerpt from a longer work, you are allowed to attach a link to the finished work if you believe it would strengthen your application.☆ it is recommended you choose pieces which showcase the breadth of your writing abilities.Flash Writers
☆ please submit 3-5 samples that reflect the style you would like to use in this project.
☆ if you are submitting poetry, your samples must be no longer than 50 lines.☆ if you are submitting a letter or a drabble, your samples must be no longer than 300 words.

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