Zena Airale

### Aliases

zena1421yt, RaylaKamiare, Fanta, AKHZA, Zenavari, Zeotena, Avaria, Avari, Zena Airale#1421, Zena 1421, ZenaAiraleROH, RaylaKamiareZA, RaylaKamiare, Furball, KeliHaryzza, AvariaLegends, DieryaKhurain, Zena Airale, Zena Airale Ming, AraCypherElphie, Zena Airale Ming, Echo Of The Existence, RaylaKamiareZA, CherishedChokun014, Z3E0TENAE, EOTE, Multimedia Fantazy, ZenavariaLegends, AraCypherElphieZA, KeliHaruZA, Zenka236, Zenya, Zena 1421#4169, Furball L., Keli Haru, Akeliayna Haru, FluffyFurball21

### Affiliation

Founder of RoH, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of the First Spinjitzu Master's Retribution Ninjago AU, Executive Producer of the Crystal Fragments AU

## Physical description

### Gender

Female, Gender Non-Conforming

Zena Airale is a talented multimedia creator, blogger, and author. She is the co-founder of the Realm of Harmony fan project and the CEO of Raykazai Productions. Zena is also the director of *Prosecution: The Animated Series*, created by their partner team Raykazai Productions.

She is known for her writing and graphic design skills and has written stories about Lloyd, Garmadon, the Overlord and her OCs (Tamasui and Sayangema). Zena is a member of Realms of Ninjago and contributed to *Ninja Never Quit: A Ninjago Musical* as one of its cofounders, before leaving the musical project to shift her focus to the Realm of Harmony project. Zena's contributions to RoH have been invaluable, and has been recognized by many. She has a loyal following of fans who appreciate her talent and dedication. She frequently interacts with fans on social media, offering advice and encouragement to aspiring writers and multimedia creators. Her passion for storytelling and her commitment to preserving the memory of beloved franchises has made her a beloved figure in the online fan community.

## Founding Story

Parodies, fan projects, and fan songs have been in my life for a very long time, even before I officially joined YouTube when I watched videos like "Pacman... in a brand new level" and "Pacman: Tunnel Vision"; BSHAP's "The Angry Birds Rap"; Plants vs. Zombies cosplay videos; and then the Minecraft fandom with songs such as "TNT", "Banned", "From the Ground Up", "Fallen Kingdom" and "Revenge". But it wasn't until 2012 that I really started getting into the Ninjago fandom. I initially joined Instagram under the name Furball L in 2015, posting small clips, photos, and videos onto that account, and then took a break from that alias. Then in around 2017, I joined the internet as Zena 1421, and that was when my online presence really started to hit. I joined Fanfiction.net and Tumblr and met some people there, including Princess/NinjaMelissaJulien, who I initially started the Ninjago FSMR AU with. I struggled with feeling left out, but some of the people in those initial communities I joined I'm still friends with to this day.

It was around that time that I discovered the YouTube channel Random Encounters, a team of individuals who created fan songs and musical numbers based on video games, with the first video I saw from them being their FNAF Musical. I was instantly captivated by their creativity and talent in crafting original songs that paid homage to popular video games. The FNAF Musical was just the beginning, as I delved deeper into their channel and discovered their other fan songs based on games like Minecraft, Bendy and the Ink Machine, Ace Attorney, and Undertale. I found myself singing along to the catchy tunes and being impressed by the clever lyrics that referenced the games' storylines and characters. At that time, I was also exposed to Camila Cuevas's Glitchtale AU and Man on the Internet's Undertale Musical. The creativity and passion that went into these projects were awe-inspiring, and I became inspired to create my own for the Ninjago fandom, leading me to start projects that would eventually become the seeds for RoH.

However, that was the high point of that era of my life. In late 2020, I got impersonated, harassed, and my personal information was exposed by someone who wanted to harm me and paint me in a bad light. I took some time off to process the situation and who I am as a person. Yet, despite everything, the community I grew to love online has never really left the forefront of my mind, especially those from the Ninjago fandom. They stood up for me, and I really, truly do appreciate it. Nearly a day after the incident started, the Twitter hashtag #AppreciateZena was created as a means to express support for me. The hashtag itself became a source of inspiration, and I read through the posts contained in it quite often to lift my spirits. Spurred by the community support, I focused my work on the people in those communities I've been part of. And thus, the Realm of Harmony project was officially born. I returned to my roots in the fandom—the FSMR AU—as my main project, while helping out with the Realm of Harmony Fanalbum project on the side. Additionally, I teamed up with some of the people involved with my older projects to start the Ninjago: Crystal Fragments AU. The other projects have since been postponed. I'm a lot more satisfied with my presence now, as compared to solely just focusing on posting things on my own platforms. Today, I continue to be involved in the Ninjago fandom and Raykazai Productions, widening my network to people even outside of the Ninjago fandom.

These online communities have become a part of who I am, and I am grateful for the people I have met and the relationships I have formed. While I would never wish what happened to me on anyone, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow from it. Thanks again, everyone (from both before and after the incident), for supporting me throughout my journey. Your support means the world to me.

## Trivia

* She has also published two poetry books, *Little Bits of Me* and *Beyond*.
* Her profile picture on Discord tends to change to whatever something she's fixated on at the moment.
* She is one of three owners of a Ninjago soundtrack discussion server, the other two being Sathasiless and Gry1010
* She has been part of Girls Make Games and Eternal Arts Studios and plans to create Realm of Harmony projects for other obscure fandoms in the future.
* Zena's dedication to her craft is evident in everything she does, from her writing to her graphic design work to her multimedia projects. She has a natural talent for storytelling and a unique perspective on the world that shines through in all of her work. Her commitment to the Realm of Harmony project is unwavering, and she spends countless hours each week working on new content and interacting with fans.
* In addition to her creative pursuits, Zena is also a strong advocate for mental health awareness and self-care. She is open about her own struggles with mental illness and encourages others to seek help and support when they need it. She frequently shares resources and advice for managing mental health on her social media channels, and is a source of comfort and inspiration for many.
* Despite her schedule, Zena always makes time for her fans and community. She is incredibly supportive of other creators (especially small ones) and is always willing to offer feedback and advice. Her kindness and generosity have earned her a devoted following of fans and friends who look up to her as a role model and inspiration.