Kaeluc Con 2027

is currently preparing!

February 13-14-15, 2027
8:50 AM JST
(GMT+9, 72 Hours)

A virtual convention for those who love our wonderful blue and red pairing! ❄️🔥

Information

February 13-14-15, 2027
8:50 AM JST
(GMT+9, 72 Hours)

(Artwork by Rin)

KaelucCon is a virtual convention that brings together fans who enjoy Kaeya❄️ and Diluc🔥 from Genshin Impact as a romantic pair. The event lasts 72 hours (3 full days) and will be hosted through Pictsquare, a website made for online venues in which vendors are able to display merchandise and have interactions with attendees just like an in-person convention.

Pictsquare allows vendors to set up their own booths with unique displays and directly chat with participants. Each vendor will sell their own original content of Kaeluc, whether that's pre-order or ready-made. Attendees will view vendor shops directly from booths for purchases. No payments will be processed through Pictsquare! Pictsquare is simply used as a venue for the convention and hosting vendor booths. The event pages for KaelucCon will be released prior to the convention.

KaelucCon will provide a Discord server for the event, an online chat app that allows you to communicate with people from around the globe. Pictsquare already allows direct communication between vendors and attendees, but the KaelucCon Discord server will provide alternative communication and another way to interact without using Pictsquare.

Along with having vendors, KaelucCon will have a showcase! Artists, writers, and cosplayers will be able to submit their work to be showcased on the website to celebrate Kaeluc. ❤ KaelucCon staff will also have their own booth that will directly link to the showcase.To top it off, KaelucCon will host interactive activities with exclusive prizes! Each activity will have multiple winners with worldwide shipping covered! There will also be several Welkin Giveaways during the con!

Admission Guidelines

✧ There is no entry fee for KaelucCon. It is 100% free to attend!

✧ As of 2025, KaelucCon is rated Adult (18+), so attendees must be over the age of 18 to attend. Some booths will feature 18+ content and will still be marked accordingly. If at any point you are found to be below the age of 18, you will be banned.

✧ KaelucCon will be hosted on Pictsquare, a Japanese website that hosts virtual venues. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SIGN UP BEFORE THE CONVENTION! It is also very beneficial to learn basic navigation for the website so you do not find yourself lost!Further information and thorough tutorials can be found on the Pictsquare page! ❤

✧ A few days before KaelucCon starts, a Discord server will be available for participants to prepare. Invitations for the server will be available a few days prior to the convention. This will be linked on the home page and posted on social media.

✧ Throughout the convention, all participants must be respectful towards each other. The developers of KaelucCon will not tolerate any sort of harassment towards attendees or vendors. There is a 0 tolerance policy for this.Any instance of harassment during the convention will lead to the participant being banned from both the Pictsquare venue and Discord server, and blacklisted from attending any future KaelucCon event.

✧ You are responsible for your interactions and purchases from vendors!Mods will be guiding vendors throughout the preparation phase, checking their booths, and keeping track of vendors' fulfillment statuses after the con. However, if anything goes wrong (either with your product or the payment) — we ask you to communicate with the vendor and discuss the issue with them directly.

✧ Discussion of Luckae is prohibited during the convention, even with good intention. KaelucCon is to enjoy Kaeluc no-switch and connect with the community, not for debates over ship dynamics.

✧ Ship discourse of any kind (ragbros, luckae bashing, etc.) is forbidden.

(Artwork by Onion)

Staff

A list of the wonderful moderators who helped make KaelucCon possible! KaelucCon staff is entirely non-profit and do this out of love for the community.Feel free to reach out to any members directly!

Roman

he/him - Website Designer, Venue Designer, General Mod

[Coming soon!]

Monee

She/her - Head Mod, Social media, Graphics

[Coming soon!]

Tea

She/They - Vendor Manager, General Mod

[Coming soon!]

Fae

He/They - Discord Mod

[Coming soon!]

EinV

She/her - Pictsquare Mod

[Coming soon!]

Kaerralind

He/him - General Mod

[Coming soon!]

Gaze Create

He/him- General Mod

[Coming soon!]

Special Acknowledgments

Wao

she/her - Creator, Artist, Live2d rigger

We'd like to give thanks to the creator of Kaeluc Con, Wao! Kaeluc Con 2025 wouldn't be here without her leadership in Kaeluc Con 2023 & 2024. Wao is the original creator and helped create the themes, the schedules, artworks and brought many wonderful ideas to the team during 2023 & 2024.Thank you for all your hard work and imagination, Wao!

Onion

she/they - Past Mod, Veteran Onion, Cheerleader

"Hello everyone! I’m Onion and thank you so much for taking part in this wonderful event. Kaeluc has such a special place in my heart and I am so happy to see everyone celebrate these dramatic, but hopelessly in love blue/red boys. Once again, thank you for taking part and have fun!"

*Onion is still apart of the team but does not have an assigned role or obligated duties. Please only contact Onion if no other mods are available.

Community Artists

A list of the talented artists within the community who helped contribute to the artwork of Kaeluc con! Some mods contributed as well.

(Artwork by Onion)

Vendors

It's time for YOU to join us! ✨

KaelucCon is currently taking applications for creators interested in becoming vendors!Applications open May 28 and close June 28.Before applying, please make sure to read the vendor Guidelines & Rules below.

About vending

Merchandise can be any form of content, whether that's physical items (doujins, books, pins, keychains, lanyards, charms, art prints...) or digital works. Each of these items can be in-stock or pre-order.You are responsible for the making, selling, packaging, and distribution of your merchandise. Mods will be there to help you, but the responsibility to fulfill your orders falls on you.During the con, your shop will be hosted on your booth located on Pictsquare. Attendees will view your shop directly from your booth for purchases. No payments will be processed through Pictsquare! Pictsquare is simply used as a venue for the convention and your booths.Pictsquare also allows vendors to communicate with their buyers real-time as well as walk around the venue to chat with others. However, alternative communications will be provided through our Discord server.

After vendors are selected, this page will feature previews and promotions of the vendors.❄️🔥

Guidelines

✧ Please have samples of your works in a Google Drive folder.You must include at least at least 3 items in your portfolio. Both merch pictures and illustrations are accepted as samples. If you haven't done merch yet, only submit samples of your art.

✧ KaelucCon will be carefully vetting vendor applications, so please send the strongest samples of your work!

✧ Not selling previous Kaeluc or Genshin Impact related merchandise will not affect whether or not you are accepted as a vendor. There is a first time for everything! ❤

✧ Pictsquare charges around $3.90 per booth. (550Y)

✧ If you are new to Pictsquare, no worries! The staff will help you navigate and learn Pictsquare throughout development.

✧ After Vendors are selected, you will then be invited to our Discord server for further discussion and development! A link to the server will be sent to the Email provided in your application. You will have one week to join before being disqualified.

✧ Vendors will be responsible for following the Pictsquare tutorials and signing up for Discord, as well as setting up their booths, preparing and distributing their merchandise, and receiving payments.

✧ Throughout development, vendors will have a check-in guide to follow until the debut of KaelucCon, such as registering their booth and the progress of their merch. The staff will also guide vendors through the booth registration period and any issues that arise. This is called the Circle Registration!

✧ Throughout the months leading up to KaelucCon, vendors will need to disclose their shipping and manufacturing plans to the mod team to ensure appropriate research is being done. It's okay if you don't know everything (nobody does!) but having a plan and showing your research will help us help you.

✧ If you have a pre-existing shop, you don't have to create a new one solely for KaelucCon. However, if your shop contains non-Kaeluc items (such as generic items, other franchises, or even Luckae), you will be required to create a page/category specifically for KaelucCon featuring only your Kaeluc merch. During KaelucCon, this page will be what you link in your Pictsquare booth.

RULES

✧ You must be 18+ or older to become a vendor in KaelucCon.

✧ Previous vendors who have yet to finish all orders from KaelucCon 2025 are ineligible to apply until their orders are completed.

✧ Your merchandise cannot display Luckae or imply Luckae.This convention is strictly Kaeluc. As such, tagging Luckae or any switch tag when publishing your KaelucCon catalogue is not allowed, and NSFW Luckae is strictly forbidden.Only tag #kaeluc.Any vendor who tags "luckae" or "kaeluckae/luckaeluc" when publishing their KaelucCon shop page/catalogue will be required to delete their post and repost it as #kaeluc. Any vendor who features NSFW Luckae in their KaelucCon shop page will be required to delete it from this page.Failure to comply will result in a removal from KaelucCon.As a reminder, "Kaeluc" means:
-> in a SFW setting, only tag #kaeluc
-> in a NSFW setting, only feature top Kaeya/bottom DilucThis convention is specifically for fans of Kaeluc no-switch. If at any time during the development period the vendor feels as though they are no longer interested in Kaeluc no-switch, please respectfully inform staff.

✧ Selling SFW merch that was previously tagged exclusively as Luckae and/or was part of a Luckae event/project is allowed as long as you explicitly disclose that information in your product description and these items do not exceed 20% of your total listing.Communication is key! If you're transparent with your customers, everyone, be it fixed or switch, can make an informed decision.Example: “This piece was initially done for a Luckae event in 2025, but it can absolutely be interpreted as Kaeluc. It is completely SFW.”

✧ Respecting dynamic preferences is all about appropriate tagging and curating. Give your customers the tools to filter through the content they don't want to see in their space. This means that:
- your KaelucCon shop page will ONLY contain KAELUC NO-SWITCH.
- your KaelucCon catalogue & posts will ONLY be tagged as #kaeluc (you can tag us with @KaelucCon and/or #kaeluccon)
- any screenshot posted of the KaelucCon venue will ONLY be tagged #kaeluc
- your personal social media and non-KaelucCon shop pages, however, do not have to be Kaeluc.

✧ 18+ merchandise is allowed but must be marked as such.

✧ AI GENERATED CONTENT AND NFTs ARE STRICTLY BANNED. Any instances of a vendor selling AI-generated pictures or non-fungible tokens will not only be disqualified, but banned from the convention entirely.This includes using AI-generated content in your merch, booth decoration, or store, whether as images or text generated by ChatGPT, Chatbots, and other generative AI tools.

✧ SELLING MERCHANDISE OF STOLEN ARTWORKS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT BAN FROM KAELUC CON.

✧ Joining the Discord server and following development guidelines are a requirement. Accepted vendors who fail to do this will be disqualified.

✧ All vendors' stores must be operational by the dates indicated in the schedule. Small adjustments and touch-ups are fine before and during the con.

✧ Finally, we intend for KaelucCon to be a place where we spread joy amongst fellow Kaeluc enjoyers and appreciate that we have kept the ship sailing for this long. In the spirit of that, let's start with us vendors to make this an enjoyable con for everyone and refrain from displaying unruly behavior or starting a discourse that discourages others. As Mods of the con, we are within our rights to maintain peace within the event and such misbehaviour will result in your application being rejected

VENDING FAQ

✧ Q: "I have never sold anything online before; can I still be a vendor at KaelucCon?"A: Yes! During the preparation phase (roughly from July to January), you will be able to make ample research about online vending, and mods with vending experience will be here to help you set up your shop.However, please note that while we will be available to guide you, it's your responsibility to have a functional shop by the D-day!

✧ Q: "My shop contains Luckae; can I still participate in KaelucCon as a vendor?"A: As long as your KaelucCon shop page/category linked in your pictsquare booth doesn't feature any Luckae and that you don't advertise your Luckae merch in your KaelucCon posts & catalogue, you're good.However, please keep in mind that we will only be reposting your Kaeluc merch and page.

✧ Q: "I'm scared that I won't be able to keep up with the check-ins; can I still apply?"A: Check-ins are here to help you, not grade you. We highly recommend following this schedule if it's your first time vending as you will need to anticipate any issue that might arise later. However, if you have experience vending and especially doing con-crunching, you don't have to strictly follow this schedule. We do still require that you send in your check-in, if only to let us know you're still on board!

✧ Q: "How do I make a shop page for KaelucCon?"A: Each shop platform will be different, but for the most common ones (BigCartel, Shopify, etc.) all you need to do is assign a specific category to your product.For example, create a category called "KaelucCon" in your shop, and add each item you want to feature during KaelucCon to this category. Then, link the category page in your booth.Don't worry if this sounds abstract; once you get around to preparing your shop, we will be able to give you more concrete guidelines.

Vendor Schedule

The schedule below covers the whole preparation phase for vendors.Please keep in mind it might be subject to change, and we are aware that many vendors have their own pace. Missing a check-in will not disqualify you from KaelucCon, however, some of them are mandatory.

✧ May 28 - June 28 : Application phase
Send your portfolio to become a vendor at KaelucCon.

✧ June 27 - July 5 : Application results
Application results will be sent by email. Both accepted and rejected applicants will be contacted.

✧ July 5 - July 11 : Discord Invites
Accepted vendors have a week after receiving their invite to join our Discord server.

✧ July 11 - July 18 : Vendor Onboarding
Vendors fill out the onboarding form. It includes information we need to make their spotlight.

✧ 1ST CHECK-IN: August 11 - August 18 (Research phase)
For this check-in, vendors need to show their research about the merch they want to make as well as start planning for the storefront they'll use, the shipping service, etc. Nothing is set in stone, but they have to start thinking about it. One thing they must talk about: risks & challenges and how they plan to tackle them. At this stage, the need for potential proxies (US, EU, SEA, etc.) can be explored with volunteering mods.Note: all mod proxies will be free.

✧ 2ND CHECK-IN: September 11 - September 18 (Concept phase)
Ideas for your merchandise and catalog. Start the set up process for your shop.

✧ 3RD CHECK-IN: October 11 - October 18 (Development Phase)
WIPs and progress should be submitted for both physical and digital works. Your shop should be a WIP. You should be setting up your booth as well.

✧ 4TH CHECK-IN: November 11 - November 18 (Preparation Phase)
- Ordering your in-stock merchandise and setting up pre-orders. Pre-order items should be underway. You should start thinking about how to decorate your booth.Note: The end of the year is a very busy time, so be wary of waiting too long to order your merch!

✧ FINAL CHECK-IN: January 25 - February 1st (Finalize)
Finalize your shop for in-stock items and pre-orders. Submit final works for any digital products. Your shop should be functional and prepared to launch for the con. Your booth should be decorated as well. In-stock merchandise should be ordered and pre-order product pages should be functional.

(Artwork by Onion)

Any questions sent to our inbox that are featured on this page will be dismissed.

How do I attend Kaeluc Con?

To participate in Kaeluc Con, check out the pages Pictsquare and Information to learn how! The convention will be held on the website, Pictsquare. Pictsquare lets you have your own avatar as you move around and check out booths. You will also be able to purchase merchandise and chat with vendors! Pictsquare can be used on both your browser and mobile device.IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SIGN UP BEFORE THE CONVENTION! It is also very beneficial to learn basic navigation for Pictsquare so you do not find yourself lost! Think of this as getting your entry badge early so you can walk through the doors with ease when the convention begins!

Under construction - coming soon!

Are there requirements for attending?

There are very little requirements for Kaeluc Con. Importantly, Kaeluc Con is free of charge to attend! The staff for Kaeluc con is also nonprofit.Here's some simple information you'll need:

✧ As of 2025, Kaeluc con is rated Adult(18+), so attendees must be over the age of 18 to attend.

✧ Throughout the convention, all participants must be respectful towards each other. The developers of Kaeluc Con will not tolerate any sort of harassment towards attendees or vendors. There is a 0 tolerance policy for this.Any instance of harassment during the convention will lead to the participant being banned from both the venue and Discord server, and blacklisted from attending any future Kaeluc cons.

✧ Attendees are responsible for their purchases and issues should be addressed with vendors regarding quality or payment. We'd like to reiterate that a quality test will be made, but it's the vendor's responsibility to follow our guidelines.

Is Luckae allowed?

The developers of Kaeluc Con recognize the difference of dynamics between Kaeluc and Luckae. Kaeluc con is intended to be an event exclusively for fans who enjoy the dynamic of Kaeluc no-switch.As a reminder:
- in a SFW setting, Kaeluc means tagging #kaeluc exclusively
- in a NSFW setting, Kaeluc means top Kaeya/bottom DilucLuckae is prohibited from being displayed as merchandise or showcased. Any discussion of the topic is strictly forbidden as well, even with good intention. Kaeluc Con was made to enjoy Kaeluc no-switch and connect with the community, not for debates over ship dynamics.As long as your merchandise or showcase piece isn't explicitly Luckae or tagged as #luckae, your entry will be accepted. To elaborate, dynamics between Kaeya and Diluc that are vague or non-traditional (alpha/alpha for example) are welcome as long as they don't feature or imply NSFW Luckae (aka top Diluc/bottom Kaeya, which is prohibited from the event).

I want to sell merchandise.
What do I do?

That's so exciting to hear! The applications for selling merchandise can be found on the Vendor page. Please note you will be responsible for registering your booth, taking payments, and shipping your physical products. However, the staff will help you navigate and learn Pictsquare throughout development.

I heard there was a showcase.
How can I join?

[COMING SOON!]

I heard there were special events! What are those?

[COMING SOON!]

I'm not familiar with Discord.
How do I join?

Discord is a text and voice chat service primarily targeted towards gamers, but also used for friend groups, meet-ups, events, and general fun! The biggest feature is that it allows you to join chat servers and connect with other users in real-time.
You are able to use this service both on your web browser and as a downloaded program.

Joining the Discord server and following development guidelines are a requirement for vendors. On the contrary, joining is purely optional for participants, but we strongly suggest it as a mobile alternative for communicating with vendors if Pictsquare is having issues with your phone!A few days before the event is live, the server link will be listed on the home page as well as our social media!

Schedule

Kaeluc Con 2024 will be held from February 13-14-15, 2027
8:50 AM JST
(GMT+9, 72 Hours)

    Pictsquare requires event pages to be in JST and the event will be live for an entire 72 hours! All timezones will be able to participate. The event pages will be released before the convention for participants to prepare.

    BOOTH MAP

    Events

    [COMING SOON!]

    Slimes in a Jar

    (Artwork by Aserora)

    This activity is identical to the "Jellybeans in a jar" game. There will be an image displaying a precise amount of cryo and pyro slimes in a jar. Participants are encouraged to count and guess the overall number of slimes!Whether you'd like to count the exact number of slimes in the picture or simply guess a random number is up to you! The correct number is equal to the number of slimes in the jar, it is not a random number chosen outside of the displayed amount.The link to submit your entry will be featured here as well as the con booth.

    Prizes

    Prizes: Winners will receive exclusive stickers/merch crafted from various artists within Kaeluc con~! The GRAND PRIZE are OFFICIAL Kaeya & Diluc standees in their new skins!
    *Please note this item is for preorder and isnt estimated to ship until later in July, after the con. It will be shipped directly to the winner, while their prize stickers will be mailed in an envelope.    These prize stickers cannot be found anywhere else and are exclusively made for the winners of these events! There will be a total of 3 winners.Shipping for prizes are free and worldwide! Winners will be announced 72 hours after Kaeluc con has concluded.

    Guidelines

    ✧ As of 2025, Kaeluc con is rated Adult(18+), so participants must be over the age of 18 to participate in the contest.

    ✧ One participant = one entry. You may not change your answers after submitting! Any instance of multiple applications will lead to being disqualified!

    ✧ Entries will be taken within a Google Form linked here as well as on the activities booth. The application will show the jar!

    ✧ There will be 3 Winners. Whoever gets the closest to the overall total will receive the 1st place grand prize!

    ✧ Winners must consent to disclosing personal information to staff so we may ship your prizes. Your information will NEVER be disclosed!Please note that if your country is not able to receive packages from the US, EU, or SEA, then you will not be able to receive your prize.

    The Scavenger Hunt

    This Scavenger hunt encourages participants to explore the venue map, the Kaeluc con website, and answer questions related to Kaeya and Diluc themselves! This event exclusively takes place during Kaeluc con and ends after the convention concludes.To win, participants must not only submit first, but also get all the correct answers! If there are no participants that get all correct answers, then the highest scores who entered the fastest win. To reiterate, being the fastest to submit does not guarantee a win. You must get correct answers too!The Scavenger hunt list will be on a google form where you’ll submit your answers.

    Prizes

    Prizes: There is a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize, as well as general winner prizes up to 9th place. This means there are 9 WINNERS IN TOTAL! Winners must consent to disclosing personal information to staff so we may ship your prizes.Shipping is free and worldwide! The prizes are exclusive stickers crafted from various artists within Kaeluc con~! These stickers cannot be found anywhere else and are exclusively made for the winners of these events!Winners will be announced within a week after the con has concluded. You will have up to 72 hours to claim your prize.

    Guidelines

    ✧ As of 2025, Kaeluc con is rated Adult(18+), so participants must be over the age of 18 to participate in the contest.

    ✧ One participant = one entry. You may not change your answers after submitting! Any instance of multiple applications will lead to being disqualified!

    ✧ The top 3 participants who submit first AND get all answers correct will win designed prizes displaying 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. Winners afterwards receive general prizes up till 9th place. If there are no participants that get all correct answers, then the highest scores who entered the fastest win.

    ✧ If there are no participants that get all correct answers, then the highest scores who entered the fastest win. Being the fastest to submit does not guarantee a win. You must get correct answers too!

    ✧ Questions will feature around particular topics such as booths, the venue, Kaeluc Con, and Kaeya & Diluc themselves!

    ✧ There are a total of 20 questions.

    ✧ Entries will be taken within a Google Form linked here as well as on the activities booth. The application will list the questions!

    ✧ Entries close after the con ends and winners will be announced within a week after the con has concluded.

    Summer Skin Contest

    The Summer Skin Contest consists of drawing over provided bases of Kaeya and Diluc and designing them the perfect summer fashion! The goal is to dress them up in a summer-themed design, which staff will rank 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc. after deciding which category they fall into. There are 3 categories: Beauty, Cuteness, and Coolness. Staff is looking for entries in which Kaeya and Diluc compliment each other. You can submit up to 2 design sheets.Examples of summer fashion: Swimsuits, large hats, rompers, sandals, sunglasses, tank tops, light-weight fabrics, slip dresses, etc. Feel free to google some outfits and get inspired! (Please do not plagiarize.)You do not have to be a skilled artist for this contest! Bases will be provided and the focus is on the design itself, not the art quality. However your design must be conceivable in order to be accepted.Entries will be taken via Google Forms and images MUST be uploaded to a Google Drive. Submissions open July 1st, 2025 and close at the end of Kaeluc con.

    Prizes

    There is a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each category. Each category will have up to THREE (3) WINNERS! This means there will be a potential of 9 WINNERS IN TOTAL!Winners must consent to disclosing personal information to the staff so we may ship your prizes. Shipping is free and worldwide! The prizes are exclusive stickers crafted from various artists within Kaeluc con~! These stickers cannot be found anywhere else and are exclusively made for the winners of these events!Winners will be announced 24-72 hours after the convention has concluded.Please note that if your country is not able to receive packages from the US, EU, or SEA, then you will not be able to receive your prize.

    Categories

    There are 3 categories: Beauty, Cuteness, and Coolness. Staff is looking for entries in which Kaeya and Diluc compliment each other.

    Beauty: Designs that contain elegance and refinement. Sophisticated attributes.

    Cuteness: Designs that lean towards being adorable and sweet. Cutesy!

    Coolness: Designs that feature intricate details and unique aesthetics. Smart ideas.

    Bases

    This download comes as a .zip file containing:

    ✧ Dress up bases for Kaeya & Diluc, both with 2 selections of hair. Diluc has an optional swimming tube.

    ✧ A .psd file and .csp file featuring the original color and lineart layers to edit, including alt hair layers and swim tube.

    ✧ .jpeg versions of both alts with and without colors.

    ✧ Transparent .pngs featuring versions with and without colors.

    ✧ You MAY: Add accessories as well as adjust Kaeya and Diluc's hands to hold objects if needed, change their colors such as their hair, skin and eyes, edit Kaeya's eyepatch, edit and make your own hairstyles, edit the tube, add backgrounds.

    ✧ You may NOT: Redraw each base in your own art style, change facial expressions, drastically edit the base to the point it's no longer comparable to the original base.

    Your design needs to be visually coherent. To reiterate, we are judging based on your design, not your artistic skill. The only requirement we have is that your design is able to be interpreted and recognized.

    Guidelines

    ✧ As of 2025, Kaeluc con is rated Adult(18+), so participants must be over the age of 18 to participate in the contest.

    ✧ You must design both Kaeya and Diluc! The idea is to draw over the base provided and design them complimentary outfits.

    ✧ You MUST use the base! Please remember we are focused on the designs, not the art quality.

    ✧ Feel free to alternate between the bases! You may choose which version of each base you'd like to use.

    ✧ Your design needs to be visually coherent. It does not have to be artistically skilled, but it needs to be clear enough to be interpreted and recognized.

    ✧ You're more than welcome to collab! There will be a section to enter your partners information. If your design is selected, both of you win!

    ✧ Participants are strongly encouraged to theme their designs around Golden Apple Archipelago or "Sunsets & Seashells," however it is not necessary. Design how you wish!

    ✧ There will be a section in the application to add context and explain your designs (Optional).

    ✧ To clarify, you will not be submitting into a category, the staff will pick which category you win.

    ✧ PLAGIARISM IS FORBIDDEN. If we find out your design was taken from another user or from somewhere online with little to no alterations, this is considered theft. You will be disqualified!If you are inspired by a design and are afraid of being accused of plagiarism, please link whatever inspired you in your submission. No worries!

    ✧ SUBMITTING SOMEONE ELSE'S WORK WITHOUT PERMISSION IS CONSIDERED THEFT. You may not submit an application for someone else without permission! Any intentional instance of this will result in a permanent ban from Kaeluc con.

    ✧ YOU MAY ONLY SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION. Any instance of multiple submissions from a single participant will be disqualified! One Participant = One Application (2x Kaeya & Diluc/ 2 Design sheets)

    Avatar Design Contest

    The Avatar Design contests consists of using a Pictsquare avatar base (or your own) to design a unique avatar catered towards Kaeluc Con. The avatar(s) must be Kaeluc! Whether you make Kaeya, Diluc, or both is up to you. There are couple bases as well where two characters can fit onto a base. Think of this almost like a cosplay contest!You do not have to be a skilled artist for this contest! However quality will be considered to an extent.All 12 angles must be completed and the avatar must be functional within Pictsquares venue. You can submit up to 2 designs. There are two voting systems for this contest: Staff & public vote. There is a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for both, with 6 winners total. Three will be selected from staff, while a general vote will be taken for three more. Submissions close at the launch of the con, in which Attendees will be able to access a google form where they will cast a vote between 1-5 points for each avatar. Once the con concludes, voting will close and places will be determined by those who received the most points.Entries will be taken via Google Forms and images MUST be uploaded to a Google Drive.Submissions for designs open July 1st, 2025 and close at the launch of Kaeluc con. Voting will be open while Kaeluc con is live. Entries have been extended until the end of the con! Voting will happen after the con has concluded.

    Prizes

    There are two voting systems: Staff & public vote. There is a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for both with 6 winners total!Winners must consent to disclosing personal information to the staff so we may ship your prizes. Shipping is free and worldwide! The prizes are exclusive stickers crafted from various artists within Kaeluc con~! These stickers cannot be found anywhere else and are exclusively made for the winners of these events!Winners will be announced 24-72 hours after the convention has concluded and votes have been submitted.Please note that if your country is not able to receive packages from the US, EU, or SEA, then you will not be able to receive your prize.

    Guidelines

    ✧ As of 2025, Kaeluc con is rated Adult(18+), so participants must be over the age of 18 to participate in the contest.

    ✧ All 12 angles must be completed and the avatar must be functional within Pictsquare's venue.

    ✧ The image must be 96w x 128h and the background must be transparent. Your avatar must be functional in Pictsquare's venue.

    ✧ Feel free to submit up to 2 avatar designs.

    ✧ The avatar(s) must be Kaeluc-based! Whether you make Kaeya, Diluc, or both is up to you. There are couple bases as well where two characters can fit onto a base.

    ✧ Feel free to get creative: you don't have to make humanoids! Have an idea of Kaeluc cats? Go for it! Kaeluc aliens? Do it! The more creative, the better!

    ✧ There are two voting systems for this contest: Staff & public vote. The staff will rank three entries from 1st-3rd place. We will also have the entries up for a public vote from 1st-3rd. Attendees will access a google form in which they can cast a vote between 1-5 for each avatar. The highest votes determine the winners.

    ✧ We encourage you to use a free-to-use base, which you will be able to link with your submission. However, users who start from scratch will receive +5 bonus points!

    ✧ DURING THE PUBLIC VOTE, APPLICANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ADVERTISE BOT VOTING OR INCENTIVE FOR VOTING FOR THEIR ENTRIES! You can encourage people to vote for you and share the poll, but you are not allowed to give out any sort of bribe for those who do vote for you. If any applicants are found to give bribes or participate in bot voting, your submission will be disqualified and removed.

    ✧ YOU MAY NOT USE AN ALREADY MADE AVATAR. Taking an avatar thats already fully completed whether or not you make edits of your own is considered cheating. Your entry will be disqualified. (This is not the same as using a base.)

    ✧ SUBMITTING SOMEONE ELSE'S WORK WITHOUT PERMISSION IS CONSIDERED THEFT. You may not submit an application for someone else without permission! Any intentional instance of this will result in a permanent ban from Kaeluc con.

    ✧ YOU MAY ONLY SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION. Any instance of multiple submissions from a single participant will be disqualified! One Participant = One Application (2 Avatar Designs)

    Free-to-use bases

    *Keep in mind those who start from scratch are given +5 bonus points!

    Entries have been extended until the end of the con! Voting will happen after the con has concluded.

    Pictsquare

    (Venue)

    Pictsquare is a website made for online convention venues in which vendors are able to display merchandise and have interactions with attendees just like an in-person convention. People will be able to walk around with their own avatars and browse vendor booths, as well as chat with other participants! Pictsquare can be used on both your browser and mobile device.

    (Pictsquare Home Page)

    Friendly Tutorials

    (Kaeluc Con 2023)

    How to register for Pictsquare

    (Pictsquare Home Page)

    Displayed above is the Pictsquare home page! Pictsquare's original language is Japanese, however they have now began to implement an English UI. Look to the top right corner with an icon of a globe: this allows you to change the language! Select English and the home page should reload.

    Your home screen should now look like the page above. Take a look at the tabs located at the top- Pictsquare provides their own general tutorials that are available in English. Feel free to review these tutorials as well.Now, click the yellow "Registration" button and you will be taken to the registration page.

    Pictsquare uses Email or Twitter(X) to login. In the past, Pictsquare use to use phone number verification, however this is no longer the case. Staff recommends signing in with your email, however the choice is up to you.

    Enter the Email you'd like to use, complete the captcha, then hit Send. You'll then be prompted to check your email and the email should look like below.

    Click the highlighted link and you'll then be redirected to the rest of the signup pages.

    ✧ Nickname: Whatever name you'd like to go by, most use their usernames.
    ✧ Country of Residence: Japan (DO NOT CHANGE THIS.)
    ✧ Profile Image: Image will be converted to 200 x 200 and must be a JPG, PNG or GIF.
    ✧ Self Introduction: Exactly how it sounds! Feel free to add whatever you'd like about yourself here.
    ✧ Activity Site: This is where you'll put links to your social media or other content. You get 3 slots for this. For vendors, this is where you'll link your shop.    Click the Confirm button located at the bottom and viola! Your registration is complete!

    To go back and change any previous information, click on your name located on the top-right of the screen to access the dropdown menu, then click "Account Settings."Keep in mind that Pictsquare's English UI is not perfect. Sometimes translations will revert back to Japanese.

    The last thing to keep in mind is that when logging back in with your email, you will be prompted to enter a code sent to your inbox. The email sent to you is identical to the email you receive upon registration. Enter your email and hit login to send the code, then paste in the white box. Examples are shown below.

    Paste the code in the empty space, complete the captcha, and click the black button! You are now logged in!The way you register initially, whether that's email or Twitter(X), is the way you'll login. Even if your Twitter(X) is under the same email, it will be registered as a different account.

    Feel free to contact staff if you are having trouble with your sign-up process. It's important that your account is set up before the con!

    Friendly Tutorials

    Venue Guide

    An example of Pictsquares venue is pictured below. Each square is a booth, also called a Circle. This is where you will move around and interact!

    Displayed below is the decorated venue map from Kaeluc con 2023!

    Entering the Venue

    When the event page is live, you will be taken to a page that looks similar to this.

    To enter the event, you will simply scroll down and hit the "Enter Venue" button.

    You will be prompted to select an avatar before you enter the venue. Any avatar you've loaded in will be on the very top row. The name you've chosen for your account will also be displayed above.

    Select the avatar you'd like to use and click Enter to load into the venue.

    This map is the base template from Pictsquare and is just for reference. Kaeluc con will have it's own unique map.To move and look around, use the arrow keys. Take a look at the top of the screen where the arrows are pointed as well. The white bar is where you'll enter any messages. Messages will be displayed above your avatar!

    Now take a look to the top right. There are four buttons:
    ✧ Flame Icon: This is where you'll access your Effects and Template phrases, as well as change your Avatar on a whim.
    ✧ Area: If the venue has more than one venue hall, clicking this will display the halls as links so you can toggle between them.
    ✧ Circle: This will show the list of booths featured in the venue. You can also click on their picture to be transported instantly to their booth.
    ✧ Log: Lets you see the chat log of the venue and access the map of the venue.

    Pictsquares venues are also interactive. Every venue has a center message board that everybody can read and post on! This board is located near the center of the venue.

    Booths

    A visual guide for booths is listed below.

    To view a booth, also known as a circle, you will need to enter the booth and click their table!

    Every booth/circle has the following elements:
    ✧ 1) Message Board: You can post a message to the board of whoever owns that table! This is a great way to leave them a surprise nice comment. Other participants can read these as well.
    ✧ 2) Shop Content: It either looks like a red book or a crystal ball. Since Kaeluc con vendors will be using their own websites, there will be a crystal ball located on the table. Clicking the crystal ball will show you the shops information!
    ✧ 3) Booth number: Each table has this as an “address” that helps you locate the artist. Each address is composed of one Hiragana and one number.
    ✧ 4) Table name: the name of the booth/circle.
    ✧ 5) Table sign: Almost like an outside catalog! This displays more information about the booth before you enter and click their crystal ball.

    Friendly Tutorials

    Basic UI + Avatar

    Your Dashboard

    Displayed above is your home page. Once you first register, Pictsquare will offer to take you on a very brief mini-tutorial. Their guide goes over simple basics for Pictsquare. These pages are displayed below as a slideshow in case you miss it.

    Onto learning our interface! Take a look to your left: These are the tabs you'll use to navigate around Pictsquare!

    The only relevent section is the "Participate in the event" section.✧ Look for Events: This is where you will search for events.
    ✧ MY Event: This shows any events you have added to your Favorites or participated in.
    ✧ Avatar settings: The settings for the pixel avatar used to walk around the venue.
    ✧ Set shipping address: IGNORE THIS! No purchases are done through Pictsquare during Kaeluc con.
    ✧ Order history: IGNORE THIS! See above.
    ✧ Message board: If you're ever directly messaged, this is where you can access it.
    ✧ Test exhibit: Exactly what it sounds like! Use this to test out any avatars you've made for the con, as well as get use to moving around and interacting!

    Your Avatar

    Curious how to customize your avatar for Kaeluc Con? Go to your home page and view the sidebar, then click "Avatar settings," represented by a Ghost icon.

    You will be brought to the page below. The Avatar tab is self-explanatory. There are two other tabs as well: Effects and Template.

    The Effects tab is where you'll upload "effects." An effect plays a .gif over your avatar. Pictsquare also provides a template for this.

    Example of an effect below.

    Finally, the Template tab lets you make preset phrases for your avatar.

    You can access these in the venue. These work like any other message and will eventually vanish.

    Customizing your Avatar

    All kinds of Pictsquare avatars can be found around the internet! Some cost money, but many are free! Listed below are a few to start with.

    Free-to-Use Avatars

    There are many more free avatar that others give away! Feel free to Google "ピクスク用アバター" to find more custom avatars. Keep in mind we're also holding an Avatar Contest!

    Friendly Tutorials

    Circle Registration

    When accepted as a vendor for Kaeluc Con, you will eventually participate in the circle registration! This is the period of time where vendors register their booths at the venue. Booths are also referred to as Circles on Pictsquare.Importantly, Pictsquare charges around $3.90 per booth (550Y). However, if we can have all vendors register their booths before January, it'll be FREE!!

    Registering your Booth/Circle

    To apply for your booth, you will click the Kaeluc con event page which will redirect you to a page similar to this one.

    Scroll all the way down and hit the "Application for Circle participation" button.

    The information needed is very minimal. Your circle name will be the name of your booth (or your shop name.) Circle description is a description of your booth.

    After entering the information and agreeing to the terms, click the black box at the bottom to review your application.

    Pictsquare will show you a summary of everything entered. Review the details and if correct, hit "Apply to participate" to confirm your application. You've now applied for your booth!

    Decorating your Booth/Circle

    After being accepted, you will officially be able to access your booth and its settings. There are only two tabs you need to use: Circle and Space.

    Before we start decorating, the #1 most important step to do first is LINK YOUR SHOP! There's no point in selling products if nobody is able to access it.Linking your shop: Remember that no payments for merchandise will be processed through Pictsquare! To link your shop, access your profile settings, and enter your shop links in the "Activity site" spaces.

    Whenever someone accesses your booth, the links will be displayed like below.

    Now that we've made sure your shop links are set up, lets decorate! To access your booth again, click "MY Event" and the first tab will show you what events you have registered in. Click "Participation application details."

    You should now be back to the application settings again. Click the "スペース"(Space) tab to access your booth settings.

    Displayed above is your booth template. You can decorate this however you wish. Keep in mind the dark wood parts are areas where avatars can't walk through. The size is 224w x 224h pixels.

    The next option is your message board. Every vendor has their own individual message board that participants can post to and read. It's a great way to leave surprise messages! We recommend leaving this on, however it is completely up to you if you choose to turn it off.Next is your Circle cut, which is also known as your promotional image. Think of it as the profile picture for your booth.

    Your "Menu" is considered your catalog! You're encouraged to make your own catalog image that promote your products. When participants view your shop, it is an easy way to list your merchandise before they've clicked your shop link. This pulls a lot of people in!

    If you'd like to test your booth to see what it'll look like, there is a button near the top right that lets you use a test venue. This button can be found in both your application settings and under "MY event."

    Free-to-Use Booth Templates

    Please remember that YOU are in charge of setting up your booth and decorating. Kaeluc Con staff will guide you through the process and answer further questions, but it is your responsibility to prepare and make sure your shop is open before the event goes live. If you don't prepare thoroughly, participants may be unable to access your shop. Make sure you always double check that everything is set up properly!

    Friendly Tutorials

    Event page coming soon!

    After Dark

    Monee

    Kaeluc has been my muse since 2021 and I can't imagine my life without Kaeya & Diluc both and the friends I met through them 💖

    Everything Under the Sun

    “Perfect.” Diluc coughed, presenting once more his tablet. “So. Before moving on to the afterlife, I would really like to receive a kiss on the mouth. I have elected you as my preferred choice of kissing partner because I have feelings for you, however, I understand and respect your unwillingness to pursue this kind of relationship with me — considering I am dead and my time on this plane of existence is limited.”
    Kaeya froze. He blinked, his mouth gaping, and his heart processed this onslaught of emotions faster than his brain, kicking into a wild, happy dance.
    Once his thoughts had cleared, the entirety of Diluc’s formal confession rewound through his mind.
    I have feelings for you.
    I have feelings for you.
    I have—

    Bare

    Kaeya would sacrifice himself to any god if it meant that Diluc would never look at him with those lifeless eyes, beautiful embers that would ignite with passion smothered into the haunting gaze of the dead.
    Never again.
    There was no way that Kaeya would—
    “Master Kaeya,” a soft voice whispered, wide crimson eyes staring up at him. A hand gently touched his wrist.
    Kaeya’s eyes fluttered as he returned to the present.
    “Yes, Firefly.”
    “May I hug you?”

    Tea

    hi! i’m tea. i love kaeya and diluc as characters individually. their stories have so much potential and they tickle my brain in the right ways, but together, they are even better! i started writing little drabbles a year ago, and now i can write full fics! i’m happy that i can share them and my doodles! i hope what i write and draw can make people smile :)

    Alma

    hot and cold, blue and red, reserved and outgoing. just the perfect couple <3

    After Dark

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    The Showcase

    View the wonderful works of Kaeluc fans from around the globe!
    Adult works can be found at the bottom of this page.    If you'd like to share your works to social media, feel free to use the tags #Kaeluccon or #Sunsets&Seashells

    Vin

    I love Kaeluc for reasons that transcend logic and language, but also because I love tsundere twinks (AKA Diluc) paired with flirtatious muscular men (AKA Kaeya). Plus they're just so tragic and have seen the best and worst sides of each other... how could you not love them? Yaoi icons <3

    Gida

    I'm weak for their love-hate relationship P:

    Goku

    I'm Goku, I'm a cosplayer and I also craft and write headcanons a bit. Kaeluc relationship is my favourite ship dynamic! I still love them since 2022, they inspire me so much!
    Diluc is my "signature" cosplay character, but I also started cosplaying Kaeya and I like the result)

    BomBee

    I'm BomBee — like a little bee named Bom. I've walked the cosplay path for years, especially fond of photo cosplay, where emotions can reach beyond what's visible. Diluc feels like a mirror of myself. Through Kaeluc, I express what I can't say. Not exact likeness, but sincerity and emotion guide me.

    Charlie

    Hello there, I'm Charlie or Ying, just a regular artist. When I know the game Genshin Impact, Kaeluc was the first ever ship I encounter and since then, they never left my head. What I like about them is their unique chemistry together and I can experiment different AU between them. Despite all the drama relates to them, I hope to meet more Kaeluc fans.

    Eli

    I'm just a hopeless romantic who loves childhood friends to lovers to bitter exes who haven't gotten over each other to lovers again, so of course they were meant for me

    Monee

    Kaeluc has been my muse since 2021 and I can't imagine my life without Kaeya & Diluc both and the friends I met through them 💖

    Welcome Home

    They clearly brought out the best in each other. The clever and reasonable Kaeya helped to calm Master Diluc down in his fiery restlessness and made him want to take responsibility for his new friend and be a good role model (that was, at least, most of the time. At the end of the day, boys would still be boys, and incidents like the one when Master Diluc was determined to try his first bottle of wine years before reaching the proper age was just one of many proofs for this).
    Diluc’s open and outgoing ways on the other hand helped the shy and quiet Kaeya to open up to his new environment and make new friends. It was like they were destined to be together, two pieces forming a greater whole, and it was the starting point to many happy years at the winery.

    Mika

    I’m Mika and I have been around in this fandom for quite some time now. I guess I fell in love with Kaeluc the moment I set foot in Mondstadt - and even all those years and regions and characters later, it's still always them I get the most excited about.

    Chai

    Hi! I’m Chai the Fem Kaeluc enthusiast! I fell in love at first sight with Kaeluc and it got much more intense after learning about their story and background.

    Tea

    hi! i’m tea. i love kaeya and diluc as characters individually. their stories have so much potential and they tickle my brain in the right ways, but together, they are even better! i started writing little drabbles a year ago, and now i can write full fics! i’m happy that i can share them and my doodles! i hope what i write and draw can make people smile :)

    Juliana
    & Tristan

    Hello! We're Juliana & Tristan, a cosplay duet! We mostly do KaeLuc together because I (Juliana) love the ship and force him (/j) to make ship content with me :3
    I'm a sucker for angst but I also love their lighter dynamic, their bickering is so funny...

    Photography

    Left: Fontaine.pic.cos
    Right: itagaki_1230

    Ada

    Hi, I'm Ada and I've proudly made a name for the past four years in the KaeLuc fandom for doing unholy things to Diluc!!

    Alma

    hot and cold, blue and red, reserved and outgoing. just the perfect couple <3

    Mantaraytu

    Hi I’m Ray, often know as Mantaray. I started getting a hyper fixation with this ship paring back in early 2022 when I first got into the game, and has been stuck with my obsession ever since. But I mean, I’m not complaining I love them! 🥰

    Ruri

    Hello, I'm Ruri. I mostly draw but can also write. If only I'm not forced to adult, I'd be giving more time and effort to creating content for KaeLuc! 😭 I was so surprised because never would I have imagined I'd still be drunk for this ship years later since it came to be, and even actually participate in events and fanzines for it. I pray for another fruitful and enjoyable KaeLucCon this year! 🙏💖

    Luxera

    Huge fan for 4 years, I breath Kaeluc, I eat Kaeluc, I drink Kaeluc. I can't live without them 🤭

    Roman

    Hi there, I'm Roman! As soon as I set up my eyes on these boys years ago, i've been in love with them since! The Kaeluc community has been so wonderfully kind and accepting of me theres no words to describe it. I want to bring joy to the community the same way they brought joy to me. I hope everybody enjoys Kaeluc con to the fullest this year! 💖

    The Showcase

    Kaeluc con is looking for all different forms of fan content to display on our website during the convention! Our main focuses are artworks, cosplay, and literature.There will be a total of 30-40 entries per category which will be displayed as a slideshow on the Kaeluc Con website. There will also be descriptions and links to the original creators. For writers, there will be an excerpt taken from your writing and presented on the slideshow. Both PAST and NEW works are accepted!!Submissions will open April 1st, 2025 and close June 1st, 2025.Please note that the showcase is just for fun! Showcase participants are simply submitting works to be shown off by staff during the con. You will not have a booth nor enter the discord early during the development period like vendors will.To give every participant a fair chance, Kaeluc Con will be taking showcase applicants until the closing deadline, then randomizing the accepted entries after vetting applications. We will try to fit as many applicants as we can until we reach our maximum!

    There are 3 submission categories: Artwork, Writing, and Cosplay. You may also submit other forms of content.

    (Artwork by King)

    Showcase Guidelines

    ✧ As of 2025, Kaeluc con is rated Adult(18+), so participants must be over the age of 18 to submit.

    ✧ NSFW works are permitted to be submitted to the showcase! These works will be featured on a separate tab to prevent immediate access to them.

    ✧ Please have your works in a Google Drive folder.

    ✧ You may only submit one application. Any instance of multiple submissions ends in a disqualification.

    ✧ Although only getting one application, you may submit up to three entries. Whether you submit three artworks, or one artwork, one writing, and one cosplay, is up to you.

    ✧ What you are submitting is what is being displayed! You will only be able to change your submission under selective circumstances after reaching out to the staff directly. No take backs!

    ✧ Luckae is not allowed. However, as long as your submission is not explicitly Luckae or implying Luckae relations, it will be accepted.

    ✧ AI GENERATED ARTWORK AND NFT'S ARE STRICTLY BANNED. Any instances of a participant submitting AI generated artworks or non-fungible tokens will not only be disqualified, but permanently banned from the convention.

    ✧ SUBMITTING ARTWORKS, WRITINGS, OR PHOTOGRAPHS WITHOUT PERMISSION THAT ARE NOT YOUR OWN IS CONSIDERED THEFT. You may not submit an application for someone else without permission! Any intentional instance of this will result in a permanent ban from Kaeluc con.

    ✧ By submitting your works, you are giving the staff of Kaeluc con permission to display your work on the Kaeluc con website and social media. Kaeluc con has no intention nor permission of redistributing, licensing, or selling your works. This is just for fun! ❤