Gloriosa
A Sephiroth Zine
This is a SFW for-charity zine centered on our favorite villain from FF7: Sephiroth, following his early teenage days working for Shinra to his ascension to godhood
STATUS: Preorders preparation
Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement | August 15 |
| Interest Check | August 20 - September 17 |
| Contributor Apps | September 27 - October 25 |
| Results Sent | November 4 |
| Last Day to Join Server | November 11 |
| Check-in 1 | January 15 |
| Check-in 2 | February 15 |
| Check-in 3 | March 15 |
| Final Submissions | April 29 |
| Preorders | June 12 - July 10 |
| Shipping | Late Summer 2026 |
| Leftovers | TBD |
FAQ
What is the theme of this zine?
This zine is themed around Sephiroth! The zine will include content of him from his youth when working for Shinra (events of The First Soldier) to his ascension to godhood at the end of FF7 and his return in Advent Children.Is this zine for-profit or for-charity?
The zine will be for-charity! The charity we'll support is Doctors Without Borders.Is this zine digital or physical?
This will be a digital and physical zine, with digital and physical merch.Will NSFW content be allowed?
No, this will be a SFW zine.How many contributors will you accept?
We've accepted 16 page artists, 6 prose writers, 2 poetry writers and 7 merch artists.Can I apply to more than one role?
Yes, but you may only be accepted to one.Can I include other FF7 characters in my piece?
As long as you can keep Sephiroth as the focus of your piece, you’re welcome to include other characters!Is shipping content allowed?
The focus of the content of the zine will remain general/platonic.Will the zine include AUs?
No, the zine will not include AU content.May I share works in-progress I’ve done for this zine?
Work in-progress may be shared online with the mod team's permission, but nothing more than 40% finished. 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 their pieces during Leftover Sales. They may also use finished pieces in their portfolios at any time, as long as the link remains private until after the zine has been released.My question isn’t here, what should I do?
You can send your questions to our Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr or Bluesky!
Store and Shipping Policies
Shop Policies
Any taxes, duties, or customs fees that incur upon delivery are the responsibility of the buyer.What methods of payment do you accept?
We'll be accepting PayPal and credit card at this time.Where are you shipping from?
We'll be shipping from the USA.Will you be shipping worldwide?
We are planning to ship worldwide except for the following locations listed in the Pirate Ship website.Updates will always be made transparent should anything change due to certain circumstances.Shipping and delivery
Shipping for preorders is estimated to start during late Summer/early Fall 2026. After we ship packages, delivery can take from one week (if ordering from USA) or up to one/two months (if ordering internationally). Keep in mind this is an estimate and this can vary depending on the situation when we ship orders.Just before we start shipping orders, we'll release an address changes form on socials and email that will be open for one week to account for any changes in the address from buyers.Any updates or unforeseen delays will be announced on our social media and email for full transparency!Refunds / Order cancellations / Exchanges
Refunds, order cancellations and exchanges will only be available during the preorders period (from June 12 until July 10).After the store is closed, all orders are final and no refunds, order cancellations or exchanges will be issued past this date.Returns
If you notice your package has been returned to us, please contact us immediately! If a package is returned to us, we'll contact the buyer the package belongs to.Before we send the returned package again, we ask that your mailing address is reconfirmed and that you cover the shipping fee for it.What if I've been sent the wrong items?
If we have accidentally sent you the wrong item(s), or you are missing components of your order, please contact the zine team immediately! We will compensate for the errors and ship the missing item for free.What happens in the case of incorrect address and/or other errors (customer)?
Please be sure to double check that your shipping address is up-to-date and correct before confirming your purchase. If there are any changes that need to be made, please contact us immediately with your order number and any necessary changes.Postage fees are non-refundable. Once your order has been shipped, it is not within the shipping mod's power to retrieve the parcel, and our zine team will not be made responsible for any errors on the addresses that have been provided for us.What if my order has been lost?
Please check your tracking number if available! The zine team will not be held responsible for missing items should:- The order be marked as delivered.
- The order was delivered to an incorrectly given address where the customer has failed to reach out prior to the purchase of said label.If the package has been listed as delivered, contact your local post office as soon as possible to see if they have any sort of information. Kindly, check with those who could potentially have received your orders in your stead (i.e. roommates, apartment management, family, neighbours, etc.). If all above measures have been taken, then please contact me, and the shipping mod will file a claim for lost mail.Should your case fall outside of these circumstances, please contact us as soon as possibleWhere should I reach out if I have more questions?
You can send your questions to our Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr or Bluesky!