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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Hear ye, hear ye: our kingdom welcomes AllthepandasArt as our new shipping mod! @allthepanda5.bsky.social is well renowned for his nefarious schemes but his villainous machinations caused prosperity in the kingdom and he was knighted for his efforts.

Moderator Spotlight. Dark blue background with medieval style embellishments in shades of blue and purple. Font is in a medieval style with embellished capitals. In the top left corner is the zine name and socials.

Sir AllthepandasArt: Knight of shipping.

Bio: I’m Ren, and I’m a long-time zine organizer and illustrator!

AllthepandasArt is on bluesky as allthebanda5 and tumblr as allthepandasintheworld.

His icon is a close crop of a man’s face. He has long, salt-and-pepper hair, decorated with flowers and hearts.

Find Sword Cross'd on Twitter, Bluesky, Tumblr, and Instagram at swordcrossdzine

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Pre-Orders Closed Call the squires: tournament season is over, and it's time to take off the armour and go home (for now). Thank you for 200+ orders. #atozines #zineshop #zinepromo

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Contributor Preview: Riotbones Does this knight ride to win the joust, or their competitor's heart? Find out in Riotbones' piece for Sword Cross'd Zine, a collection of stories, merch, and art about knights! Pre-orders close today: swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

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WillfulAbyss @willfulabyss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I’m SO obsessed with this!! 🥰 Thank you so much for illustrating my silly little story with your gorgeous art! 💕 Want to find out how these initial enemies end up like this? 👀 Check out @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social! Preorders close tomorrow, September 21st, so get it before it’s gone! 👑⚔️

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sailor! ❤️ FFVI ZINE!! @sailorartemis.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

for @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social I had the absolute honor of writing an original piece about a knight and her squire! the whole zine is full of beautiful original work, and preorders are closing soon, so you don’t want to miss your chance to get your hands on it!! 💙⚔️

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juuni @juunipupu.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Preview of my illustration for @willfulabyss.bsky.social 's story in @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social [ #art ]

zine preview of a spot illustration. The illustration depicts a tall gruffy knight holding a shorter, clean-shaven nobleman in a gentle hug. The nobleman is crying against the knight's chest.

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Logan🏳️‍⚧️✨ @leeminarium.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Hello friends! I am here to post about the comic I made for @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social preorders are still open until TOMORROW the 21st! If you could help out by boosting this post as much as you can, all the lovely people working on this project will be forever thankful! #transartist #knights

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Pre-Orders Close Today Calling all Lords, Ladies, and Gentlefolk! We close pre-orders for our zine to-knight! Order this collection of fic and art about the daily lives and loves of knights before it's gone forever ⚔️ #atozines #zineshop #zinepromo #preorders

Dark blue background with a purple, teal, and blue border featuring medieval embellishments.

Yellow "canterbury" (medieval style) text reads "Preorders close tonight. Aug 24 - Sept 21. Heed the summons before it's too late at swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com"

The graphic shows two hares in a medieval style blowing horns like heralds.

Sword Cross'd: The Life and Love of Knights is on Twitter, Bluesky, Tumblr, and Instagram as swordcrossdzine

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Contributor Preview: Sailor and Soia A preview of the spot art I made for @swordcrossdzine to match the story written by Sailor! I've drew some page decorations or small illustration to match the text and I can't wait to show you what I did! Preorders close tomorrow!

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Pre-Orders Close Tomorrow The castle drawbridge is closing fast: you only have one more day to grab a copy of Sword Cross'd! Spur your horse into action—pre-orders are the only way to guarantee yourself a copy of this stunning zine. #atozines #zineshop #zinepromo #preorders

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Contributor Preview: Nikru My preview for Sword Cross'd zine, a collection of original art and writing focused on exploring the lives of knights in all forms ⚔️ Preorders close tomorrow, check out their page for more info! ✍️ swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

⚔️ A handsome challenger on a dark horse enters the melee ⚔️ Excited to share a little preview of my illustration I painted for the @swordcrossdzine! Everyone on the project brought their best work and it is stunning book full of the most chivalrous knights. Pre-orders open until Sept 211

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Foslo 🌿 @foslo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A preview for one of the illustrations I made for @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social ⚔️✨

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Pin Banner Unlocked Our flags and standards have been raised: @smurfee's pin banner will now be included with all full bundles! Ideal for showcasing every token and trinket your lady pressed into your palms before you adventured onwards. #atozines #zineshop #preorders

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Here’s a little preview crop of my piece for Sword Crossd Zine - preorders run until September 21st, get some ART and WRITING and MERCH of some KNIGHTS, signal boosts appreciated, share with your knight-loving buds swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Pre-Orders Close in 2 Days On a quest to save the princess? Open up the castle & pre-order our zine before pre-orders close in 2 days: our knights will move on forever after September 21! #atozines #zineshop #zinepromo #preorders

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We're fewer than 10 orders away from the pin banner 👀⚔️

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Farky 🔞 @farky.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Only three days left to preorder your copy and meet Rowan, my medieval Midwestern bumpkin

A WIP snippet from Farky's contribution to Sword Cross'd. The photo is a screenshot from Google docs with a comment thread visible at the bottom.

The visible snippet from the fic reads:
'displeasure. Adelaide apologized by approaching with her hands outstretched, palms upward.

Rowan met her curious stare, their features impassive. When their eyes dropped, they made a slow arc, so methodical that she felt her skin grow pleasantly warm.

"Fauvel, M'lady."

"May I?" She gestured toward the bay courser, who was eyeing her with cautious distrust. When Rowan dipped their head in a curt mod, she allowed herself a small, amused smile.

Fauvel whickered as she stroked his broad'

The rest is cut off by the comment thread which reads:
Farky: Giving rowan a lil country accent to save myself the word count from "my lord" and "my lady" lmao. They're a medieval midwestern bumpkin like me now
Silver Moon: I adore this XD
Farky marked as resolved

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Pre-Orders Close in 3 Days Sound the alarm! With 3 days left until pre-orders for Sword Cross'd: the lives and loves of knights close forever, you might miss out if you don't order now! #atozines #zineshop #zinepromo #preorders

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Contributor Preview: Jong Yi Oh my I wonder who our errant knight is looking at - Want to find out who caught our knight's gaze? See the reveal in Sword Cross'd Zine! Preorders close in 4 days (Sept 21), you can get a copy here: swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Contributor Preview: cuartosol Preview for Sword Cross'd Zine. Pre-orders open at the shop: swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com #knight #knights #zine

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mint @mintaii.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

a prophecy nearly fulfilled

an illustration of a knight preparing herself to slay a ferocious dragon. the cape she dons depicts various moments of her life leading up to this very moment.

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WillfulAbyss @willfulabyss.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Preview of my piece (and the beautiful accompanying spot art by @juunipupu.bsky.social ❤️) for @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social! It was an honor and a pleasure to write an original knight’s tale for this project! ⚔️👑 Preorders are open for just one more week! 💕 swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

Title: Of Blood as Red as Roses

Tags: #drama #enemies to friends #pre-slash

Summary: Betrayed by his king and imprisoned for a murder he did not commit, disgraced knight Aylward condemns chivalry as a pretty deception. But when the king is assassinated and the prime suspect is his own son, Aylward must work with the sly Prince Lucien to prove both their innocence.

Preview Excerpt:

His gaze doesn’t waver even as Aylward meets it with his own hard, unflinching one. There is something twisted in the prince, in this strand of thorns spawned from poisonous fruit.

But against the fires of hell, are pinpricks from a thorn not wounds worth cherishing?

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Smurf @amandasmurfee.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Previews of the piece I made for @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social! A die cut sticker (left) and a fabric pin banner (right) ⚔️

Sticker design of knight helmet with mushrooms growing out of it

Fabric pin banner design of deer fawn surrounded by foliage and strawberries

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Pre-Orders Close in 5 Days Finish fletching your arrows and complete your preparations, because you only have until September 21 to pre-order our knightly collection of art, stories, and merch! #atozines #zineshop #zinepromo #preorders

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Merch Spotlight: Micro RPG Feeling left out watching our knights quest forth? Set out on an adventure of your own with our Micro RPG, perfect for questing solo or with a group of friends as you seek to slay the dragon! #atozines #zineshop #zinepromo #preorders swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

A Knight's Calling
Micro RPG by Elasmosaurus & Nell, art by Ray

Number of Players: 1+
Playing Time: 30-60 mins
Complexity: Medium
You’ll need: Standard deck of playing cards with jokers removed, paper, pencil
Goal: Create your knight, gain valour, and complete your first quest to slay the dragon!
Genre: Fantasy
Tone: Adventurous
Format: GMless
Content: Questing, duties, legacy

Your years of hard work have finally paid off: you’re a knight! Fresh from your knighting ceremony, you approach the princess to thank her and are assigned your very first quest. You must venture far into neighbouring territories to make a name for yourself and your kingdom, gain new allies, and deal with the dragon problem. Gather yourself, your noble steed, and—if you don’t want to go alone—your friends, to set off on the morrow. Remember, everyone knows the most important part of a quest is the journey, and the people you meet along the way.

Art to the side shows a princess with long blonde hair.

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Pre-Orders Close in 1 Week Our code of chivalry says it's important to rest after a day of hard work, but time waits for no knight! There's just one week left to pledge your fealty and pre-order Sword Cross'd! #atozines #zineshop #zinepromo #preorders

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It's tournament time! But which of @morlevart.bsky.social's brave knights will you back: our mysterious newcomer, Sir Vidal Lebeau, or Lord Henri Desrosiers?

Dark blue graphic with blue, purple, and teal medieval embellishments as a boarder. Text is pale blue and yellow, in Cambridge font.

Meet the Characters: Sir Vidal Lebeau & Lord Henri Desrosiers

Created by M. E. Morgan

Lord Henri Desrosiers: The youngest son of a noble house, eager to prove his worth and bask in the valor and glory of knighthood.
Sir Vidal Lebeau: A young man of mysterious origin, who fights under no banner and carries no crest. He is as skilled of a fighter as any knight of noble birth.

Window shapes reveal two knights. Sir Vidal has pale blonde hair, brown eyes and his back to the viewer, wearing full armour. Sir Vidal looks calm, collected, and determined. He holds a sword in one hands and reins in another. Lord Henri has brown hair and grey eyes. He looks excited and is facing the viewer. His blue tabbard is visible and hi is also holding a sword and reins.

Sword Cross'd: The Life and Love of Knights

swordcrossdzine on all socials

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What is the Personality of your Noble Steed? A knight is nothing without a noble steed by their side, but no two horses are the same! What type of partner will be joining you? Find out here: en.shindanmaker.com/1262650 Pre-orders for our knight zine close September 21!

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faun @ MCM London M08 @faungrove.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

preview of my piece for @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social ! so many amazing artist were part of this project and im extremely flattered to be a part of it 🙌 you can preorder your copy of the zine here: swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Zine Previews 2 Some knights quest for gold; others for glory and renown. Glimpse these adventures for yourself with previews of their journey below! Pre-orders close September 21! #zinepromo #atozines #zineshop

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Preview: Leif & Fran For the past few months, I've had the great privilege and honor to participate in this amazing zine dedicated to knights and romance. My story is the duel between Lancelot and Tristram (with a queer twist) and Fran Morton provided three amazing illustrations.

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Bookmark Upgrade Unlocked With this die-cut upgrade to pokkibon's bookmark you no longer have to choose between your forbidden love and your knightly duties. Just have both! Next, let's reach 150 orders to raise our own (pin) banners ⚔️ #atozines #zineshop #preorders

Dark blue background with a purple, teal, and blue border featuring medieval embellishments.

Yellow "canterbury" (medieval style) text reads "Stretch Goal Unlocked. 100 Orders: bookmark upgrade. Pre-orders open now."

The graphic shows the bookmark. The bookmark depicts a Queen with a female knight kneeling at her feet in the rose garden. The queen has one hand on the knight's head and one on her shoulder. The other side depicts the knight, half in normal clothes and half in her armour with rays appearing from her head. She holds her sword in front of her face.

The die cut upgrade adds an embellishment to the bottom corners and the top of the bookmark.

Sword Cross'd: The Life and Love of Knights is on Twitter, Bluesky, Tumblr, and Instagram as swordcrossdzine

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Clashing personalities are just as fun as clashing swords... like how Anthony's brashness collides with Henri's meticulous planning. But in the end, loyalty and love wins in @Dreamu.bsky.social's piece!

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Dreamu 💕 @dreamu.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

My preview for @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social!!! I'm so excited to be a part of this zine AND for my work to be featured as one of the coloring pages! You can still buy the zine and support a bunch of cool artists here: swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

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Pictheas @pictheas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I humbly come before you with a preview of my piece for @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social ⚔️ Preorders are open for another two weeks, closing on sept 21st! Its a stunning zine with original art, writing, and merch exploring the lives and loves of knights✨ Preorders at swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

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endrae💙💛@Kotae Expo wknd @endrae.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

⚔️ My preview for @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social ⚔️ It's an original art zine project about, you guessed it, knights! Preorders close in two weeks, so check out the project ASAP if you're interested! The whole zine is full of mind-blowingly good art and writing, so don't miss out💙 (shop in comments)

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Zine Previews 1 While our knights prepare for the next tournament, let's preview their hard won efforts for this zine! Claim victory for yourself by purchasing a bundle. Our store is open until September 21 so don't miss out! #zinepromo #atozines #zineshop

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We're just 4 orders away from unlocking our second stretch goal: a die cut upgrade for the double sided bookmark 👀

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

After giving her arm in service to her country, how will Dame Johanna fare with sending her newly knighted squire, Isaach, off into battle? Find out in @sailorartemis.bsky.social's fic, with spot art by soia!

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🍳 qquoe @qquoe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

⚔️ @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social preview ⚔️ I'm excited to have had the chance to get out of my comfort zone and draw some armor ✨ don't miss your chance to get a copy of this original zine focused on the life and love of knights! preorders close in 2 weeks 💙

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✧ Aadorah ✧ (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ @aadorah.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

✨ Pre-orders close in Two weeks ✨ A beautiful book full of knights by @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social Here's the merch I made for this project, a pink haired knight sticker and a trifold standee with enemies to lovers fighting.

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Kim Sokol (Open for Commissions/Freelance!) @kimsokol.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Here’s a little preview crop of my piece for @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social - preorders run until September 21st, get some ART and WRITING and MERCH of some KNIGHTS, signal boosts appreciated, share with your knight-loving buds swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

A woman in Armor with a cape beside a red flag

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Farky 🔞 @farky.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Only two weeks left to order @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social !!! To read my full fic with its incredible accompanying art by Foslo, get your copy today! swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

Zine preview graphic for Sword Cross'd.

"This Abundance of Love" by Farky, art by Foslo

#fluff #developing relationship(s) #polyamory negotiations #knightsandwich

Summary text: Sir Rowan swore their life to the service of Lord Gareth many years ago, and when he marries, they extend that service to his wife. By their oath they offer their sword, their fealty, and, incidentally, their heart.

Fic Snippet: Adelaide took a slow breath. When she met their gaze again, there was anguish in their eyes, muddied by the dark churn of desire.

"Sir Rowan, if you do not wish to kiss me, say so. I will not ask again, much as I may desire to."

The graphic is dark, with blue text and blue filigree along the top edge and corners.

At the bottom is a piece of spot art, featuring a woman turned outward, heart visible across her breast. To either side of her are a man and a knight, facing towards the woman with their hands joined over her heart.

store link: swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Pre-Orders Close in 2 Weeks There's just two more weeks to complete your quest to slay the dragon! Are you ready? Pre-order your copy of our knight zine today and help us bring peace to the lands! #atozines #zineshop #zinepromo #preorders

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Whit☀️Wei @mochiwei.com · 05/09/2026

Pledge your fealty to Sword Cross’d: A Knight Zine (@swordcrossdzine.bsky.social) before preorders close on Sept 21st! swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

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Las 🐺🪽 @featherfangart.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I'm honoured I had the chance to be part of the @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social! This is a preview of my piece featuring my bois - Liam and Percy. If you're into knights, do check the zine out! It's going to be gorgeous! 💕 Preorders are open til Sept 21st! ⚔️ swordcrossdzine.bigcartel.com

a preview of the Sword Cross'd zine - a closeup of a digital illustration featuring two original characters Sir Liam (dark armor) and Sir Percy (light armor) in full armor sharing a playful intimate moment

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Pre-Orders Close in 3 Weeks Prepare your horse and polish your armor, because you only have 3 more weeks to complete your quest to pre-order Sword Cross'd: The Life and Love of Knights! #atozines #zineshop #zinepromo #preorders

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Sword Cross'd: A Knights Zine @swordcrossdzine.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Is this a sweet dream, or a beautiful knight-mare? When Kirasi goes hunting for Zahraa, will these enemies to lovers turn the tension of a kill into a kiss? Find out in @octoberended.bsky.social's art!

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Farky 🔞 @farky.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Why 🗡️ when you could 🤝🤝🤝

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