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Doubletree DFW North Irving, Texas March 15, 16, and 17 Brought to You by Tales of Outlaw Welcome to Aselia Con 7!

Doubletree DFW North Irving, Texas March 15, 16, and 17 Brought to You by Tales of Outlaw Welcome to Aselia Con 7!

DoubleTree DFW North Irving, Texas March 15, 16, and 17 Brought to you by Tales of Outlaw Welcome to Aselia Con 7!

Welcome to Aselia Con! Whether this is your first Aselia Con or you're an old pro, we're so excited to share a weekend of Tales fun with you!

This year we're especially excited to be in our new location at the DoubleTree! We hope you enjoy your free cookie at check-in! Please bear with us as we settle into our new home and let us know if you need any assistance!

This year all the classic Aselia Con fun is back, along with a lot of new programming! Be sure to stop into our expanded Room and check out our line-up of Tales games. This year we also have a dedicated Tabletop Room all day! Don't miss Artist Alley and the Art Auction – our artists blow us away every year with their creativity and talent! By the way, if you're feeling artistic yourself, why not spend some time at the coloring table? Of course there will also be tons of unique panels and events to keep you busy this weekend as well!

But of course, thing about Aselia Con are the attendees! We're so glad you're here, and we hope you have a blast!

1 Convention Map

2 RULES AND POLICIES

• Attendees must carry their badges at all times when in convention areas. • Badges are non-refundable. • Aselia Con staff reserves the right ask to see your identification, inspect the contents of bags and purses, and deny entrance to any event for safety reasons, including excessive intoxication. • Aselia Con attendees must abide by all state and local laws. • Aselia Con is open to fans of all ages, however children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times in all convention areas. • There is a $10 badge replacement fee for lost badges. Please keep track of your badge! Disorderly Conduct/Harassment

As Aselia Con is an event created by fans of the Tales series, for fans of the Tales series, we strive to maintain and foster an atmosphere that is safe and secure for each and every attendee. To ensure the safety of all our attendees, guests, and staff, Aselia Con will enforce a ZERO TOLERANCE policy in regards to Disorderly Conduct and Harassment during our convention. Violators of either policy may have membership badges revoked immediately, without refund. Repeat offenders of either policy will be banned from the convention permanently. In extreme cases, the local authorities may also be contacted.

For a detailed explanation of what qualifies as Disorderly Conduct and Harassment, please visit aseliacon.com/policies.

If you are being harassed or feel unsafe, please contact any staff member immediately. You can also call our Security Hotline at 469-580-1886. If you would prefer to speak to a specific staff member, text that person's name to the Security Hotline and we will call you.

3 Dress Code

Whether or not you choose to cosplay at Aselia Con, please be considerate of others when choosing your attire. No offensive or overly revealing costumes or clothing will be allowed. Please remember that our attendees will not be the only guests staying for the weekend. Please keep the following in mind:

• No offensive words or phrases printed on clothing. • Keep your clothing PG-13. • Avoid oversized and cumbersome costumes which could block hallways or impede others. • Costume and props may not cause damage to others or hotel property. • Be especially conscious of others when passing through the lobby area. • We reserve the right to ask any attendee to change their costume or clothing if it is determined to be offensive. If an Aselia Con staff member or DoubleTree employee asks you to change, you must do so or you will be asked to leave the convention. Weapons and Props

Safety is our top priority during Aselia Con. While we are very excited to see your replica weapons and props, there are a few guidelines for safety which all attendees must abide by:

No real weaponry, including but not limited to metal blades, functional firearms, etc. All prop guns must have an orange blaze tip and must be easily recognizable as a prop/toy. No projectiles will be allowed. Nerf style guns must be unloaded. Sharp edges will not be allowed, including blades and arrow tips. Oversized props should be left in the back of meeting rooms during events, out of the way of other attendees. Attendees must present prop weapons to staff to be inspected. Unsafe weapons must be left in the attendees vehicle or hotel room.

4 Video Game Room Open at 10am Daily

We’ve got some great gaming options in store for you this year at Aselia Con, including a ton of great Tales games, as well as many others! *Please note: Due to legal issues, we are unable to provide non-localized games in our Game Room. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you understand! Tales Games: Party Games:

Tales of the Abyss (PS2) Rock Band 3 (PS4) Street Fighter V (PS1) Super Smash Brothers Melee Tales of Destiny 2/Eternia (PS1) Super Smash Brothers Brawl (PS3) Super Smash Brothers WiiU R (PS TV) Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tales of Legendia (PS2) Mario Kart 64 (GBA/GC) DDR (PS3) Extensive Library of Fighting Games Tales of Symphonia 2 (PS3) (PS4) (PS3) Tales of Xillia 2 (PS3) (PS3)

Game Room Rules: When you enter the game room, leave any bags or backpacks by the door and turn in your badge to the game room attendant. Check with the game room attendant if you’d like to move any controllers around to different setups or if you’d like to the game on a setup. Do not remove any controllers, games, or hardware from the game room. No food or drink at any of the game setups. Please feel free to use the middle tables if you’d like to eat in the game room or if you have a drink. When you leave the game room, make sure you pick up your badge and anything you left at the door. The game room “soft” closes at 2am. This means that after 2am, if there isn’t anyone in the game room we will close. If there are still people in the game room, we will remain open until a call is made to close. The game room will re-open at 10am.

5 Tabletop Game Room Open at 10am Daily

We are excited to bring Tabletop gaming to Aselia Con 2019! We will have a library of games for attendees to play as well as large party game events on both Friday and Saturday nights. Games Available:

Betrayal at House on the Hill Machi Koro Bang! The Dice Game Werewolf Splendor Carcassonne Ticket to Ride: Europe Sheriff of Nottingham Coup And much more! Smash Up

Tabletop Events: Friday: 3-6pm – Tales of D&D 9pm-1am – Werewolf

Saturday: 5-7pm – Tales of D&D 9pm-1am – Werewolf

Sunday: 2-5pm – Tales of D&D

Tabletop Room Rules: When you enter the Tabletop room, leave any bags or backpacks by the door and turn in your badge to the tabletop room attendant. No food or drinks on tables with games being played on them. Please wash your hands before playing tabletop games. Please be respectful of the games and treat them well. The Tabletop room will "soft" close at 2am. This means that after 2am, if there isn’t anyone in the tabletop room we will close. If there are still people in the tabletop room, we will remain open until a call is made to close. The tabletop room will re-open at 5pm.

Special Thanks to the DFW Gaming Village for Sponsoring Our Game Rooms!

6 Friday

LINDBERGH 1 LINDBERGH 2 LINDBERG 3&4 10:00 10:30 11:00 Opening Ceremonies 11:30 12:00 OPEN 12:30 An Introduction to ARTIST 1:00 Tales Escort Games 1:30 GAMING 2:00 ALLEY Cosplay to Dye For 2:30 3:00 OPEN 3:30 Trauma in the 4:00 Tales of Series 4:30 5:00 So You Want to 5:30 Make a Tales Game 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 Tales of Court 8:00 Protos Heis Concert 8:30 9:00 Dance Lessons 9:30 Sewing and with Trickssi 10:00 Tales Cosplays 10:30 11:00 Formal Dance 11:30 Just Dance Session with Trickssi 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 Karaoke 2:00 2:30

7 Friday

ZEPPELIN GALLAGHER GATHERINGS 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 OPEN Intro to Sewing 1:30 GAMING 2:00 Graces 2:30 3:00 Angelology 101 3:30 Zestiria 4:00 Tales of D&D 4:30 Sponsor Meet & Greet 5:00 Abyss 5:30 6:00 From the Screen to 6:30 Cosplay with Bleachcake Villains 7:00 OPEN 7:30 GAMING 8:00 Swap Meet Destiny/Hearts 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 Tales of Scene-It Werewolf 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 OPEN 2:00 GAMING 2:30

8 Saturday

LINDBERGH 1 LINDBERGH 2 LINDBERG 3&4 10:00 10:30 11:00 MILLA'S MAXIMUM 11:30 WELLNESS 12:00 12:30 ARTIST Tales of Sewing Tips 1:00 1:30 2:00 ALLEY 2:30 3:00 Protos Heis Concert OPEN 3:30 4:00 4:30 Q&A 5:00 5:30 Itabag Show-and-Tell OPEN 6:00 Dark Wings Digest: 6:30 Making a Zine 7:00 What the Heck is WHIS, GAMING 7:30 Anyway? 8:00 Cosplay Contest 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 VIP Casino Night 10:30 Tales Dad-Off Arena 11:00 11:30 12:00 Tales of Quiplashia 12:30 1:00 Tales of Improv VII 1:30 (18+) 2:00 2:30

9 Saturday

ZEPPELIN GALLAGHER GATHERINGS 10:00 10:30 11:00 Symphonia 11:30 12:00 12:30 Berseria 1:00 Gotta Go Fast...For 7 Hours?? OPEN 1:30 Speedrunning Tales of Symphonia GAMING 2:00 Xillia 2:30 3:00 Sip n Soma 3:30 Vesperia 4:00 4:30 5:00 NPCs 5:30 Maid Cafe Tales of D&D 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 Tales of Vesperia: OPEN 8:00 The First Strike GAMING 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 Tales Against Humanity Werewolf 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 OPEN 2:00 GAMING 2:30

10 Sunday

LINDBERGH 1 LINDBERGH 2 LINDBERG 3&4 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 OPEN 12:30 The Evolution of ARTIST 1:00 Tales Combat 1:30 GAMING ALLEY 2:00 Getting Started 2:30 with AMVs 3:00 OPEN 3:30 4:00 Tales of Jeopardy 4:30 5:00 5:30 Closing Ceremonies 6:00

Coloring Table

Need a break to unwind? Relaxation through coloring is all the rage these days. Stop by the coloring table and color a Tales-themed coloring page to take home! We have a variety of coloring tools available, so channel your inner artist (or your inner child) and color as many as you want! All coloring pages have been donated generously by members of Tales of Outlaw.

11 Sunday

ZEPPELIN GALLAGHER GATHERINGS 10:00 Legendia/Rebirth 10:30 11:00 11:30 OPEN Innocence/Escorts 12:00 GAMING 12:30 Aselia's Got Talent 1:00 Phantasia/Eternia 1:30 2:00 Volunteer Lunch 2:30 3:00 Tales of D&D 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00

Need to Recover?

The DoubleTree is welcoming Aselia Con with 3 delicious signature drinks at the hotel bar! Choose from:

Apple Gel Pineapple Gel Strawberry Gel

$6 Each!

12 Events – Friday

Opening Ceremonies 11:00am-12:00pm - Lindbergh 1 Let's kick off the weekend together! Meet the staff and hear what exciting events we have planned this year.

An Introduction to Tales Escort Games 12:30pm-1:30pm – Lindbergh 1 Have you ever wondered why there are three different girls with the same name in the Radiant Mythology trilogy? Or why the protagonist of can transform into a beast? This panel serves to answer the questions you may have about non-mothership Tales titles.

Intro to Sewing 1:00pm-2:00pm – Zeppelin This panel is to teach beginners about sewing and it's basics. Come learn new terms and techniques to help you in your future cosplay plans.

Cosplay to Dye For 2:00pm-3:00pm – Lindbergh 1 Finding the right fabric in the perfect color can be like searching for a needle in a haystack! On top of that, sometimes you need a special design that simply doesn't exist, and paint isn't always a satisfactory solution. In this panel, The Mystic Artisan will share her years of experience (...and lessons learned from hilarious mistakes) to demystify the complexities of dyeing on both synthetic and natural fabrics.

Angelology 101 2:30pm-4:00pm – Zeppelin All you ever needed to know about the angels of Aselia. Come delve into lore that crosses from Symphonia to Phantasia looking at everything we know from biology to language!

13 Trauma in the Tales of Series 3:30pm-4:30pm – Lindbergh 1 Follow the psychological journeys of characters from Tales of Symphonia, , Tales of Zestiria, and Tales of Berseria who have experienced trauma such as betrayal, body possession, dismemberment, and more. We will confront the appropriate and inappropriate responses of the narrative to survivorship and recovery as it relates to the needs of real-life survivors. Spoilers will be linear and explicitly noted for those who would like to hear about some aspects, but not others. Sponsored by CSSN.

Sponsor Meet & Greet with Brian Beacock 4:30pm-5:30pm – Zeppelin We want to show our appreciation to our generous sponsors who went above and beyond to make this year our best Aselia Con ever! Brian Beacock will be joining us for an afternoon snack and social hour!

So You Want to Make a Tales Game 5:00pm-6:30pm – Lindbergh 1 Has the Tales of Series Inspired you to create a sprawling RPG of your own? This panel is a crash course in game design, game jobs, and game making tools. You’ll come away with the knowledge and resources you need to begin crafting your interactive masterpiece.

From the Screen to Cosplay 6:00pm-7:00pm – Zeppelin Discover some helpful tips on translating your 2D cosplay into a 3D person through theater techniques and visual effects.

Tales of Court 7:00pm-8:30pm – Lindbergh 2 Come defend or assault your favorite tales of characters of crimes they may or may not have committed!

Swap Meet 7:30pm-9:30pm – Zeppelin Swap and Sell of Video Game and Merchandise

Protos Heis Concert 8:00pm-9:00pm – Lindbergh 1 Protos Heis melts your face with hard rock guitar driven instrumental arrangements of music from the "Tales of" video game franchise. Come celebrate the Music of Tales with us!

14 Dance Lessons with Trickssi 9:00pm-10:00pm – Lindbergh 2 Join Trickssi to learn the Artes of ballroom dance, including waltz, tango, swing, and as many other dances we can fit into an hour! This workshop will prepare you for a formal ball never before seen at Aselia. No partner or dance shoes necessary! Please be aware that the ball itself will be shortly thereafter if you're planning on changing into a different outfit!

Sewing and Tales Cosplays 9:30pm-10:30pm – Lindbergh 1 From appliques to zigzag stitch join us and learn different tips and tricks for sewing with tales cosplays. We'll teach you all the different materials and techniques we have used for our tales cosplays and teach you the pros and cons of each to help you with your future tales sewing projects.

Tales of Scene-It 10:00pm-12:00am – Zeppelin Feel like you've "Scene" all there is to see when it comes to the Tales Series? Want to have fun and win some prizes? Join Wolf and Rabbit Cosplay in another epic round of "Tales of Scene It". Trivia, Spot the Character, Guess that Theme Song, and much more will all be a part of our new and updated game.

Formal Dance with Trickssi 10:30pm-12:30am – Lindbergh 2 Time to show off your dance moves! Please don your formal attire for this event. For details about Formal Dance Etiquette please read the guidelines here: https://trickssi.com/resources-rules.php

Just Dance Session 11:00pm-12:30am – Lindbergh 1 Wanna show off your dance moves? Or maybe you're in the mood to belt out your favorite songs? We've got the panel for you! Bring your phone with the Just Dance Now app if you'd like to in!

Karaoke 1:00am-3:00am – Lindbergh 1 Join us for some late night karaoke! Have some hot cocoa and sing your favorite Tales opening or anything you like! Pajamas welcome!

15 Events – Saturday

MILLA'S MAXIMUM WELLNESS 11:00am-12:00pm – Lindbergh 1 Need to loosen up? Come join Milla Maxwell and her assistant Jude Mathis for a fun-filled hour of physical and mental wellness! We aim to get you loosened up and feeling good by the end! Exercises will include stretching, light cardio, and basic dance steps, all to the beat of high-energy music. No experience is needed to join! Only the conviction to take wellness to the max! Please wear comfortable attire that will be easy to move around in.

Tales of Sewing Tips 12:30pm-1:30pm – Lindbergh 1 Are you frustrated by how hard it is to make your bias tape and applique look crisp? Do you want to know how to take your sewing from "adequate" to "great"? Are you perplexed by the number of fabric choices you see when you walk into a store? This panel, for both experienced and new sewers, will give you the tools you need to express your love in cosplay for your favorite characters, the way you've always dreamed of.

Gotta Go Fast...For 7 Hours?? Speedrunning Tales of Symphonia 1:00pm-2:00pm – Zeppelin You really can speedrun anything. In this case, the end result comes to 6-7 hours long, with different tricks and exploits for each version of the game! A look at how the game's mechanics are optimized for a fastest possible run, as well as fun glitches we use to go fast, and how a certain slug is abused to skip Ymir Forest entirely. (GameCube version specifically, so TL;DR? Para Ball.)

Sip n Soma 2:30pm-4:30pm – Zeppelin Based on the popular Wine and Canvas parties, in this workshop you will have the chance to paint your very own Tales painting to take home! No artistic ability or experience required, just follow along and have fun! Attendance to this event is limited to 24 painters. Please note, this is an all- ages event and alcohol will not be served.

Protos Heis Concert 3:00pm-4:00pm – Lindbergh 1 Protos Heis melts your face with hard rock guitar driven instrumental arrangements of music from the "Tales of" video game franchise. Come celebrate the Music of Tales with us!

16 Brian Beacock Q&A 4:30pm-5:30pm – Lindbergh 1 Meet our guest Brian Beacock, voice of Lloyd Irving!

Maid Cafe 5:00pm-6:30pm – Zeppelin It's your chance to enjoy some treats and refreshments with your favorite Tales characters! This is a ticketed event; please purchase a ticket from the Registration table prior to the event. Tickets cost $5 per person and proceeds will benefit the National MS Society!

Itabag Show-And-Tell 5:30pm-6:30pm – Lindbergh 2 Have an itabag you'd like to show off? Want to get advice about making your own? Join this informal discussion about these "painful" fandom bags!

Dark Wings Digest: Making a Zine 6:00pm-7:00pm – Lindbergh 1 The creators of the Dark Wings Digest fan zine go into detail about how the zine is produced. From the initial idea to the finished product, we'll discuss how we plan, draw, design, write, and produce the zine. Also, we'll be sharing some trivia about the fanfiction elements of the zine, how we stick to a cannon and what you might see coming in the future. Questions and suggestions welcome!

What the Heck is WHIS, Anyway? 7:00pm-8:00pm – Lindbergh 2 Learn how to play the addictive card game from , WHIS! Similar to the popular family game, UNO!, according to Meredy, WHIS is the favorite pastime of Celestians everywhere. Fast-paced and fun, it can be played by 3-8 players, for as many rounds as you desire. We'll teach you how to play, as well as how scoring works, then the rest is up to you! Baiba!

Cosplay Contest 7:30pm-9:00pm – Lindbergh 1 Check out some amazing Tales cosplays at one of our most popular events! These talented cosplayers will be showing off their work, as well as some hilarious skits! If you are interested in joining the Cosplay Contest please read the rules for entry on page 24 or ask for more info at the Cosplay Hospital!

17 VIP Casino Night 9:30pm-11:30pm – Lindbergh 2 Dress in your swankiest attire (or not), munch on some posh hors d'oeuvres, and come play for prizes! You do NOT need to know how to play the games, we will be happy to teach you! This event is open to VIP badge holders, Sponsors, Guests, and Volunteers only.

Tales Dad-Off Arena 10:00pm-11:30pm – Lindbergh 1 Casual panel for those of us who wish to engage in a discussion worthy of those with the "Dad" title. Debates will include witticisms, puns, dumb dad jokes, in a challenge between 2-3 people per battle and voted to see who *is* the father!!!!!!! Bring your best dad jokes and your kids so you can embarrass them more easily.

Tales Against Humanity 10:00pm-12:00am – Zeppelin Cards Against Humanity, Tales-Style! Join us for a pg-13, entirely Tales- themed version of the popular card game. Bring your friends!

Tales of Quiplashia 12:00am-1:00am – Lindbergh 1 Wordplay is the that turns dreams into ____. Can you think of a witty fill-in-the-blank for that? Are you just plain a fan of goofy word games? Come pit your quips against other like-minded attendees in a Tales themed game of Quiplash from The Jackbox Party Pack!

Tales of Improv VII (18+) 1:00am-2:30am – Lindbergh 2 The Improv panel is back! We'll be doing a couple of things differently this year, including Audience selection, where the host will offer the choice of similar games and the audience will pick their favorite. There should be lots of fun, laughs, and probably packaged candy to be thrown at one point or another. Audience participation is highly encouraged! There may be spoilers for every localized Tales game. A there is a chance strong language and suggestive themes could occur, this panel is 18+.

18 Events – Sunday

The Evolution of Tales Combat 12:30pm-1:30pm – Lindbergh 1 Learn and discuss how the unique Linear Motion Battle System of the Tales series has developed and progressed over the course of the series.

Getting Started with AMVs 2:00pm-3:00pm – Lindbergh 1 Have you ever wanted to make your own AMV? Are you interested in particpating in next year's Aselia Con AMV contest? Whether you're an absolute beginner or you just want to learn some new tricks, come learn how to make an awesome AMV!

Aselia's Got Talent 12:30pm-1:30pm – Zeppelin Can you sing? Dance? Play an instrument or do a trick? Whatever your talent is, come show off to the thunderous applause of your fellow Aselians! This is a just-for-fun talent show so don't be shy! Come show us what you got!

Volunteer Lunch 2:00pm-3:00pm – Zeppelin We want to thank our volunteers for their hard work. If you volunteered this year, come by for lunch, on us!

Tales of Jeopardy 3:30pm-5:00pm – Lindbergh 1 Think you know everything about Tales? Let's find out!

Closing Ceremonies 5:30pm-6:30pm – Lindbergh 1 It isn't over till we watch a cheesy slide show and Emily cries! Let's celebrate another year in the books before we say goodbye! This time, with treats!

19 Special Guests

PROTOS HEIS

Derek Taylor: Professional Audio Engineer. Career Musician / Virtuoso Guitarist. 1st Generation Tales Fanatic. Favorite Game / Character in battle: Tales of Destiny Director’s Cut / Leon Cheza Taylor: Sixth Grader. Aspiring Guitarist. 2nd Generation Tales Progeny. Favorite Game / Character in battle: Tales of Destiny Director's Cut / Stahn

Protos Heis melts your face with hard rock guitar driven instrumental arrangements of music from the “Tales of” video game franchise. Live performances are on the bill for Friday (8:00PM) and Saturday (3PM) with a short Q&A following. Come celebrate the Music of Tales with us!

20 BRIAN BEACOCK

Autograph Sessions: 2pm Friday and 5:30pm Saturday

Say hello to voice actor Brian Beacock aka Lloyd Irving from Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World and Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology!

Brian is an actor, writer, producer, VO actor, singer and musician from Los Angeles where he has created a diverse career including numerous cartoon series: Bungou Stray Dogs, Twin Star Exorcists, Miraculous Ladybug, Boruto, , Bleach, , Sailor Moon, Durarara, Bo-bobo Bo- bobobo, Super, , Doraemon, Battle B’Daman, , video games ( in Game Series!) Lloyd Irving in Tales of Symphonia, Arcade Wars, Elsword, television appearances on Kath & Kim, CSI, General Hospital, Passions, Imagination Movers, Netflix’s La Casa de Papel, and NBC’s The Rerun Show, films such as Mulholland Drive, Buying The Cow, Circuit, Paprika, and the upcoming films To The Beat, Racing Colt, and horror feature Hollow Scream.

Theater credits: Naked Boys Singing, When Pigs Fly, the insane 39 character one-man show Fully Committed and as Axl Rose in White Trash Wins Lotto. He has been a musical guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and sang for Betty White's Birthday on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Show. He is currently in pre-production for Season 2 of his Primetime Emmy Award winning series “Acting Dead”. You can see it now exclusively on Prime Video! Photos and show details at actingdead.com. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @brianbeacock and @actingdead!

21 TRICKSSI

Trickssi (she/her) is a cosplayer, formal dance coordinator, and founder of the Cosplayer Survivor Support Network (CSSN). Her passions are creating inclusive support and protection for vulnerable populations and teaching ballroom dance within the anime convention community. She has been a Tales fan since playing Tales of Symphonia in 2004 and has been cosplaying officially since 2014.

Trickssi will be participating in a lot of events this year including judging for our Cosplay Contest and hosting our Formal Ball! Be sure to give her a warm welcome to the Aselia Con family! ♥ ♥ Photo Credit: Houkakyou

BLEACHCAKE COSPLAY

Bleachcake cosplay has been a cosplayer and artist for 13 years, and a lifetime lover of video games. Anime soon became a passion as they grew more interested in the world of cosplay, and that naturally drew them to the happy combo that is the Tales series. As a former theater teacher, that experience has been applied over the years in various masquerades, many of which have yielded awards for performance and craftsmanship in the Master’s division. They also sell charms, prints, and other merchandise, namely for their favorite installment, Tales of Zestiria. Photo Credit: Ashley Paulette

You can follow Bleachcake on Instagram or Twitter @bleachkeki!

22 Cosplay Hospital

Having a wardrobe malfunction? Never fear, our Cosplay Hospital is here to help! Stop by and we'll assist you with minor repairs to your costume.

Open Friday through Sunday from 10am - 4pm

Cosplay Gatherings

Bring your camera and your fabulous cosplays to get some great group shots! Please meet near the Cosplay Hospital. Groups may choose to relocate to another area for the shoot once everyone is gathered.

THURSDAY: SATURDAY: 9:00pm: Mascots 11:00am: Symphonia 12:30pm: Berseria FRIDAY: 2:00pm: Xillia 2:00pm: Graces 3:30pm: Vesperia 3:30pm: Zestiria 5:00pm: NPCS 5:00pm: Abyss 6:30pm: Villains SUNDAY: 8:00pm: Destiny/Hearts 10:00am: Legendia/Rebirth 11:30pm: Innocence/Escort Titles 1:00pm: Phantasia/Eternia

23 Cosplay Contest Rules:

● The contest is open to registered attendees only.

● You must sign up for the contest with Aselia Con staff at the Cosplay Hospital prior to the contest. Sign-ups are open during Cosplay Hospital hours prior to the contest. Pre- judging is Saturday 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Cosplay Hospital, where you will be asked a series of pre-judging questions and your photo will be taken. Please bring any references and worklogs you wish to share with the judges to this prejudging.

● Costume must be Tales themed.

● In order to be considered for Best in Show and Best Craftsmanship awards, costume must be at least 50% handmade by the cosplayer or a member of the group.

● Walk-On Entries: Each participant or group will be allowed 30 seconds on stage to model their costumes. Multiple poses are encouraged!

● Skit Entries: Groups must be 6 or less members. Skit must have a script, which must be presented to and approved by the staff before the contest. Keep language and content PG-13! Skits must be at least 2 minutes, but no more than 5 minutes.

● The Cosplay Contest will begin at 7:30 SHARP. You must check in with cosplay contest staff in Lindbergh 1 by 7:00. Late entries and no-shows will not be eligible for an award (however if you arrive late but before your turn, you may still be able to do your walk-on or skit)

24 Artist Alley: Open between the hours of 12:00pm – 4:00pm

ASELIA CON - Support the con and feed your love of Tales! We have a variety of con swag plus Tales merchandise! All proceeds go to supporting the con!

Wolf and Rabbit Cosplay - Ever desired your own Reaper's Coin? Want to show off a Teepo decal on your car? Want your own Shepard's Glove to use while you explore ruins? Stop by Wolf and Rabbit Cosplay's booth in Artist Alley for various Tales of props, decals, cosplay prints, and sewing props. Whether you'd like to buy something, talk about your favorite Tales Game, or talk about a project you have in mind, we'd love to chat with you!

Bleachcake Cosplay – Tales prints and charms!

Careko - Prints, totebags, mousepads, acrylic charms, acrylic standees, buttons, stickers, plush cushions, scrolls, pencil case and lens cloth are available! From Phantasia to Berseria!

Lualapin - Tales of Tied Up Charms to hold your headphones, Demon Fang! Acrylic Stands, Fullmetal Velvet Poster along with other Tales Of Posters, Tales of Bookmarks, Tales Of RIP Gacha: Try your luck!

Chim Arts - Various accessories to spend your gald on. Charms, lanyards, prints, plushies, a buff Mieu... you name it.

Sabasse Studios - 60+ different Tales charms, Prints, Earrings, and a lot more!! Tons of Tales and other JRPG related goods to be found here!

MildKat - Prints, buttons, stickers, and other fan merch, as well as commissions. Better at drawing than advertising.

DeguArts - Lord of Rappigs has art of all your favorite Tales mascots! Prints, buttons, and more... and yes, there will be rappigs!

Noodlerooster - We are two artists; Noodlerooster & Duckdachi, that sell cute stickers, prints of varying sizes, acrylic charms. Can draw onsite commissions traditional, crayon or digital!

25 Prism&Lace - As a sibling-team studio, we produce a wide variety of colorful and bizarre artwork including illustration, comics and zines, buttons and other small merchandise. We are huge Tales of Xillia fans and proudly showcase our love for the game as well as paying homage to the other tales of series that we have played and enjoyed including: Tales of Phantasia, Symphonia, Abyss, Xillia2, Zesteria, and Berseria.

Spirius Corporation - Prints for every Tales game, charms, mini prints and the Tales Zine, Dark Wings Digest

Chopstickgirl and Company - CSG has a variety of nerdy tales shirts, magnets, and vinyl stickers. Show your tales love year round outside of cons by wearing one of our shirts made with some of the best quality ink, magnets that'll stick to any flat surface of your car (removing before going in carwash always recommended), and vinyl die cut decal stickers that are lamented so they won't fade for years. Stop by to check out these and other goodies at con!

ToriKat Studios - Features buttons, charms, prints, stickers, commissions, and more! Bishounen and Rollo abound! <3

KatzArtz - I sell various handmade items including jewelry, stickers, original watercolor paintings, and original marker illustrations. I also sell prints of my digital work and take commissions.

Precious Charms - Your go-to table for Tales pinup prints and commissions و(･ㅂ･･ )╭

ShippyThings - ShippyThings by Glance: lots of cool art and swag for your bag.

YappaSaikou - YappaSaikou is your all new, one stop shop for innovative, practical goods, and NPC love. We sell a variety mix of prints, buttons, custom personal care products, charms, a solution to the pile of buttons you have back home, and admissions to only the most prestigious of Tales Universities and Academies. Stop on by and sign up before semester registration closes!

Steelfeather Workshop - Steelfeather Workshop is the operation of a Texas-based textile artist specializing in plush making and machine embroidery. Stop by for plushies, iron on patches, plush keychains, and other handmade goodies featuring lovable Tales characters!

26 KatVanKit's Fresh Mutton - Only the freshest mutton and wares available. Prints, charms, totes, and more for the Tales Series and misc

Leacherous - Leacherous sells artwork, handmade crafts and apparel made by M. R. Leach, inspired by the Tales of series and other popular media. Stop by for one of a kind t-shirts, accessories, art prints, comics and more representing the newest and most popular titles, as well as the older, classic games for the nostalgic among you!

Heart Sparkle - Individually sculpted and carved 'Tales of' themed magnets featuring a variety of items, mascots, and symbols from throughout the series. This artist can also offer custom-made resin gems that were used on magnets for cosplayers upon request because they always make too many!

Direbright Design - Direbright Design offers dynamic digital art prints in several sizes, unique buttons and enamel pins, and handmade fandom- inspired jewelry!

Mercury Artes - Predominantly Tales art digitally and/or traditionally drawn available as prints, original copic drawings, and even watercolor paintings. Also available are 1.25" button pins and handmade craft foam magnets featuring simplified versions of your favorite characters.

Dandelion - Dandelion is two artists that love the Tales of franchise (especially Zestiria) and love all things cute. Two best friends collaborating in making art and sharing their love of Tales of with it. They make prints, charms and fancomics together.

The Illuminated Garden - The Garden is back to sell even more goodies! Bigger Prints, Better Quality, More Content, to have your own piece of the Garden. Will be selling more Tales Content, Open Commissions Slots, and Even Body Pillows will be a part of it all!

Fel's Finery - Provider of fine posters, lovely character themed masks, and decorative spoons

WhiteOblivion - Buttons, charms, prints, and more goodies from all across the tales series!

27 Silent Art Auction

If you missed your chance at an artist alley table, or just have a one of a kind art piece you’d like to enter, for a mere $5 you can have attendees bid on your piece all weekend! All mediums and works are accepted (within the rules!) so don’t be shy!! Get started on creating something wonderful! Rules for Entry: ● All entries must be your own compositions. Fanart is welcomed as long as it is original. Redrawn/retraced art of official illustrations will not be accepted and will be rejected. All mediums (i.e. marker, pencil, prints, oils, paint, watercolor, 3D work such as plush, props, etc.) will be accepted. (No mature work rated 18+ is allowed.) ● All artwork must be in good condition and if flat – either matted, backed and/or framed.) The title of the piece and the artists name must be on the back of each entry. All pieces must have a title. ● Only one of each is allowed. (i.e. You may enter two paintings, but they cannot be the same painting.) ● Submissions are limited to 2 entries per artist. ● There is a non-refundable $5.00 cash entry fee per item. No percentage or fee will be taken out of your final sales. This is due at time of submission along with an entry form that is filled out and signed in agreement. ● You may decide on whatever price you’d like for your piece. (However keep in mind if it does not sell you will not be refunded the $5.00.) ● Once the artwork is entered it may not be withdrawn from the auction. All pieces not sold will be given back to the artist at the end of the show. For pieces sold, payment may be picked up at the end of the auction. ● In order to enter pieces into the art action, you must have an Aselia Con badge. How to Place a Bid: If you’d like to place a bid on one of the entries, please leave your contact information on the paper provided. All bids must be received by 1:00pm on Sunday and the winning bidder may pick up their piece after 1:00pm.

28 Charity Raffle

Last year, we raised $411 for Ependymoma in memory of Travis Cook, a beloved attendee who passed away last year. We've decided to make charitable fund-raising an Aselia Con tradition, and this year our beneficiary is the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Please help us support MS research by making a donation at the Registration Table, purchasing tickets to our Charity Raffle, or buying a ticket to the Maid Cafe! Together we can make a difference!

LOST DOG

If you see a dog hiding in the convention area, please return him to the Registration Table! We are very worried! If you find and return a Repede, Puppy Repede, or Lambert, we will reward you with something fun!

29 Meet the Staff

The best part about running a small convention is the fact that we get a chance to really get to know our attendees! If you have any questions or concerns, need help with anything, or just want to hang out, feel free to chat with any of us! We’d love to hear from you!

Emily Choi (Emisaurus) – Con Chair

Lauren Allen (GreenTease) - Operations Director

Anthony Van Nieuwenhuyse (Acev) – Programming Director

Daniel Kardos (DeazyKay) – Programming Support

Matt Sprague (Traditz) – Gaming Director

John Anderson (John Anderson) – Gaming Support

Ryan Haas (Haastrain) – Support Manager

Jhericca Johnson (SaxonBlues89) – Guest Relations

Chris Choi (Regular Sharp) - Security Director

Mary-Margaret Peterson (Tonyu) – Cosplay Director

Janette StHiliare (Kiiyame) – Artist Alley Coordinator

Special Thanks

Aselia Con wouldn't be possible without the help of our volunteers and donors! Thank you to everyone who has donated money or merchandise, loaned us equipment, or helped us out at the con or with preparations. We couldn't do it without you!

30 Your safety is our priority!

For security assistance please call or text:

469-580-1886

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