Led by Cyno Mains

Welcome to Sunrise over the Necropolis!

The 2026-2027 Cyno Zine is a fanmade project focused on Genshin Impact's number one character from Sumeru, Cyno!

This site is our central hub. Here, you'll find quick links to all zine-related info, including our social media pages to keep tabs on our progress! Please join our discord and follow us on your favorite social media sites!

Project Timeline

Phase


Project Launch


Interest Check


Interest Check Results


Mod Applications


Contributor Apps


Contribr. App Results


Pitches Due


Pitches Approved


Check-In 1


Check-In 2


Check-In 3


Final Submissions


Formatting


Preorder


Production


Shipping


Close of Zine

Date


June 22nd


June 22nd - July 23rd


July 24th


July 25th - Aug 7th


Aug 9th - Sept 12th


Sept 18th


Sept 25th


Sept 29th- Sept 30th


Oct 24th


Nov 21st


Dec 19th


Jan 16th 2027


Jan - March 2027


March - April 2027


April - May 2027


June 2027


To Be Determined

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Are ships allowed?

A. In the interest of maintaining a thematic focus on Cyno, content centering on ships will not be allowed.


Q2. Are other characters allowed?

A. Other characters are welcome to make an appearance, as long as the overall focus remains on Cyno.


Q3. What is the theme of the zine?

A. The theme of the zine is "Phases of Life: Canon and Fanon." This theme was chosen by you, the zine supporter, in the zine interest check!


Q4. What is the title of the zine?

A. The title of the zine is "Sunrise over the Necropolis", a reflection on the evolution of and cycle through life.


Q5. Is the zine NSFW?

A. The zine will be SFW. Partial nudity, such as in the case of Cyno's default outfit, is allowed.


Q6. Is usage of AI allowed?

A. All works must be original creations. Content generated in whole or in part through AI is strictly prohibited. This includes using AI to brainstorm, translate, or edit submissions. Usage of AI will result in removal from the zine.

Zine Moderators

Nana

she/they

Head, Organization

XiCy main first, human second!

Accounting Clerk, K-Pop Fanbase Admin, G.O Manager

Charmi

she/her

Co-Head, Writing Moderator

Saying "oopsies daisies!" to earth shattering catastrophes.

Award-winning Fiction and Non-Fiction Author, Academic Editor, Project Manager

Sans

they/he

Graphics Moderator, Formatting Moderator

Supporter of Fatui rights and, most importantly, Fatui wrongs.

Digital Artist, Graphic Designer, Web Development, Zine Graphics and Formatting

Rinnie

she/her

Organization, French Ambassador

I love Capitano a normal amount.

Event Hostess and Manager, Genshin Cook

Yvv

she/her, they/them

Organization

12th of the fatui harbingers.

Media Marketer Chief, Writer, Graphic Designer, Digital Artist, Editor

Vi

they/them

Writing Moderator

Perpetually having an existential crisis

Moderator of many physical and digital zines, writer and editor

Teasprouts

she/they

Social Media Moderator

Enjoyer of danmei and video games

Mod for Divine Inspiration: A WHA Tarot Project, Ink & Infusions: A WHA Tea Zine, Future Historia: A MDZS Zine