Malindachan🔜GatewayFate

Gateway Fate is next weekend! I decided to bring my same lineup as Fanfest: G’raha Tia and Sphene Not sure which days for each; might just play by ear. Friday I plan to wear a cyberpunk fit as my WoL. Photos by Joseph Chi Lin and Charles Lan

A bit more rested exp back in us, so let's do some post-con reporting. First, as it relates to attendance numbers, we had around 970 attendee passes in our system by event's end. If we factor in every artist and activity runner being a XIV fan, safe to say we had 1,000+ Eorzeans on site. Behold!

Let's finish with style! 🐸 @gatewayfate.bsky.social @gloryprowrestling.com 『 #FFXIV ◈ #GATEwayFATE ◈ #ArtByChev 』

hopefully now things are settling and people are getting home this can get a lil more traction… i can ship it to the owner 🥺 #gatewayfate

me and twin

🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯 GATEway Fate 4.0 🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯 🕯

Thank you for existing and giving folks a space to get together, @gatewayfate.bsky.social! And a big shout out to everyone that came out! Also, if you find yourself at the Embassy Suites bar for either GwF or ASTL (or whatever), please make sure you take care of the best bartender to do it. 🥹

There are Serpents for those with eyes to Scree #GATEWayFate

Our #gatewayfate window display this year

Fanfest is great and I will still attend when I can get a ticket, but Gateway is a special experience where artists and community are the focus and I can spend quality time with my xiv friends. I’m blown away with how much it has grown this year 💞🎉

I’m G’raha height accurate

could not see the target lmao #GATEwayFATE

check out our npc cardboard cutouts!!!!!! the height differences are killing me dg - me ardbert - @deckitout.bsky.social emet - @z-nth.bsky.social graha - @verraise.bsky.social zenos - @shadand.bsky.social

The badges this year are G’raha art by @enduro.bsky.social !!! ;A; #gatewayfate

We did plan something for our room windows; I can’t wait to set it up tomorrow after we check in 😂

The moogles can't be the only one with a neat book! The beta version of our program book is now live and available for your viewing. We still have some minor typos to fix, but feel free to let us know of any other literary bugs you spot! drive.google.com/file/d/1stLi...

Presenting: #FFXIV themed Cornhole!!! We hand-painted a set of boards and bags for @gatewayfate.bsky.social

The big guy and I in our element. 🐰🐸 #ffxiv #dancinggreen

Gosh I missed pause playing with friends at conventions, I need to put a little more effort into planning cons or vacations w pals for more shoots! My Venat cos from FFXIV, @malindachan.bsky.social is Hythlodaeus & @turtlesmithy.bsky.social is Emet, pics by scoundrelrun at @momocon.bsky.social 💕

Apologies, I kinda forgot about this platform for a bit. Since Fanfest, Kyle and I brought Bloodborne to H+H Americas to connect with sewing industry brands, and then we were cosplay guest judges at Colossalcon. We cosplayed from MarriageToxin, which is one of our favorite new anime this year!

It’s Taco Tuesday Go forth and /eattaco G’raha Tia: me 📸: @joeats.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivcosplay #ffxivfanfest @en.finalfantasyxiv.com

Jo really said, “took a break from Fanfest to work on other Fanfest” 😂 New Machinist photo!!! Our 2023 photoshoot in the Vegas desert was basically Shaaloani before we knew Shaaloani. 🌵🏜️ Looking forward to where we travel next in Evercold! 📸: @joeats.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivcosplay

Some call it a filler arc, we call it a scenic vacation! Spend an extra day or two at some of the STL region's attractions such as The City Museum, the Botanical Garden, and the Aquarium. Featuring cosplay photos from @malindachan.bsky.social and @nipahdubs.bsky.social!

A Place to Call Home Here’s another photo from @charleslanphoto.bsky.social of my Streetwear Sphene! The location reminded me of Alexandria 💖 Cosplay made and worn by me #ff14 #ffxiv @en.finalfantasyxiv.com

We're thrilled to showcase photographs provided by the participants of the Glamoured to Life Cosplay Walk at FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim! 🤩 There are 4 galleries so be sure to check them all out! 👉 sqex.to/U3OuE

The show must go on. 🐰🐸 #ffxiv #ff14 #dancinggreen #cosplay @jp.finalfantasyxiv.com DG’s outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social DG’s ears/wig by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social / @malindachan.bsky.social

Sphene Alexandros XIV 📸: @charleslanphoto.bsky.social I’m so happy with how Sphene turned out, and I could see myself bringing this cosplay to many events since she’s comfy, easy to pack, and showcases my abilities in sewing, wigs, and leatherwork. #ff14 #ffxiv_cc #ffxiv M’linda Chan (Balmung)

Found him, thank you for his safe return. @malindachan.bsky.social

Lamaty'i in action! 💖 Wuk Lamat is @firagafox.bsky.social #ffxiv #ffxivfanfest #ff14

Got my first G’raha Tia photo back from @joeats.bsky.social ! I made most of this cosplay in 2020, finished pants/boots in 2023, and finally finished the staff last month. It was a journey! Staff 3D file: @dangerousladies.ca #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxiv_cc M’linda Chan (Balmung) @en.finalfantasyxiv.com

Groovin’. 🕺🏽 #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #fanfest2026 #dancinggreen #dg #cosplay @en.finalfantasyxiv.com DG’s outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social Viera ears/wig by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social & @malindachan.bsky.social Necklace models by @dangerousladies.ca

So much happened at FFXIV Fan Festival, and my heart is so full 💖 Thank you @en.finalfantasyxiv.com , and looking forward to playing the next patch + Evercold! #ffxiv #ff14