Xicheng Bang 2026
A collaborative fanwork event celebrating the pairing of Jiang Cheng and Lan Xichen!
Xicheng Bang 2026 Schedule
May 31 - All Sign Ups Open
June 7 - Summary Submissions Open
June 21 - Writer Sign Ups Close
June 28 - Summary Submissions & Artist/Beta Sign Ups Close, Artist Claims Open
June 5 - Artist Claims Close
July 12 - Team Announcements
Aug 2 - Check In 1
Sep 13 - Check In 2
Oct 18 - Check In 3
Nov 8 - Posting Period Begins
Nov 15 - AO3 Group Revealed
Xicheng Bang 2026
Event Details
Please note that rules are subject to change. Should there be an update, an announcement will be made on Tumblr, Bluesky, and the event Discord. All participants are expected to adhere to the event rules at all times to foster a fun event.Any questions may be directed to the mod team on any of our socials.All Participants
☁︎ This is an all ages event and users are expected to conduct themselves as such
☁︎ Joining the Discord Server is highly encouraged, but not required
☁︎ The use of AI at any point of the creative process is strictly forbidden. No exceptions.
☁︎ If you are unable to complete your piece for the event due to unexpected circumstances, please let the mod team know as soon as possible so we can find a pinch hitter.Writers
☁︎ Fics must be a minimum of 5,000 words and be complete upon submission. Writers are more than welcome to edit/add to a fic after the posting period has ended.
☁︎ Minors may not create any works rated M or E - based on AO3's Rating Guide.
☁︎ Works may not contain themes of incest (blood relation) or minor/adult relationships.
☁︎ Character bashing (excessive disparaging remarks) is prohibited.
☁︎ Other ships are allowed, so long as Jiang Cheng and Lan Xichen are the focus of the work.
☁︎ Controversial themes such as genderswap, omegaverse, etcetera are allowed.Betas
☁︎ All critiques must be constructive and respectful.
☁︎ Minors may not work on any works rated M or E - based on AO3's Rating Guide.Artists
☁︎ All artists are expected to make a minimum of one piece with flat color and a simple background (or equivalent effort).
☁︎ Minors may not create for any works rated M or E - based on AO3's Rating Guide
☁︎ Character design is up to the artist's discretion, no specific adaptation is required to be used as reference.
Xicheng Bang 2026
Important Links
Xicheng Bang 2026
Mod Team
Xicheng Bang 2026 Schedule
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