🧵 so if you have any words of wisdom/encouragement to share, please do! I really need some help to put things into perspective I’m afraid 🥲
Or if you have read the #cotgzine @coloursofthegate.bsky.social and enjoyed my OS (Fire, Stars and Sky – Karlach/Tav/Gale) please let me know. It’d help a lot 😩

A navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic with a rainbow motif. It reads: Colours of the Gate, General release. Free download available now. $704.40 raised for LGBTQ+ charities during pre-orders! Main zine/140+ pages, digital merch, NSFW add-on/80+ pages. Thank you for your support! Donations are encouraged but not required.

🏳️‍🌈 Free General Release🏳️‍🌈

If you missed out on pre-orders, you can now enjoy Colours of the Gate for free!

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You can download PDFs of the zine and add-ons, or view them online through the provided heyzine links. We encourage donations, but they are not required.

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A navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic with a rainbow motif that reads: Colours of the Gate, A BG3 Pride Fanzine. Pre-Orders Closed. $704.49 raised in 5 weeks. The Trevor Project, thetrevorproject.org, $290.12. Transgender Law Center, transgenderlawcenter.org, $205. Stonewall, stonewall.org.uk, $24.94. Mermaids UK, mermaidsuk.org.uk, $157.17. Thank you for your support!

🏳️‍🌈Pre-Orders Closed🏳️‍🌈

Thank to everyone who supported our project; your kindness raised $704.49 for LGBTQ+ charities!

Zine bundles will be sent out within the next 24 hours. We will post an update once they are all sent. Our raffle winner will be drawn later today and contacted via email.

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TODAY IS THE DAY! 🥳
The zine is finally out for everyone to enjoy! YAY! I’m so excited! 🤩😍

And I’m so proud of you and me and everyone who made something incredible for @coloursofthegate.bsky.social and offered their skill and time for this good cause 🎊🥹🥳 You rock! 🤘

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the lesbian flag. There is a preview of a fic that reads: Infuriating woman. MInthara's scowl deepened. "It is not my fault you exert your wiles to get your way." "Oh, but isn't it? I thought you were all about self-discipline," Jen shot back immediately. "Or are you finally ready to admit that you never had any?" MInthara's hands curled into fists at her side, the pointed tips of her nails digging into her palms.

Here's a sneak peek of a salacious #ShadowheartxMinthara piece by @ezramoon.bsky.social You can find the full piece in Shades of the Undercity: A NSFW BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic with a rainbow motif. It reads: Colours of the Gate, Final day to pre-order. For a $5 USD donation you get... Main zine/140+ pages, digital merch, NSFW add-on/80+ pages. PLUS entry into raffle for physical signed print. Art by Miurgen. Signed by Tim Downie.

🏳️‍🌈FINAL DAY TO PRE-ORDER🏳️‍🌈

(1/3) For a $5 donation to a LGBTQ+ charity you will get a 140+ page digital zine of queer-centric #bg3 fanworks, plus our optional 80+ NSFW Add-On, our digital merch bundle, and entry into our charity raffle!

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the achillean flag. There is a preview of a fic that reads: He watches. Long, nimble fingers picking locks. White curls shining in the sunlight. A glint of crimson at the edge of the camp in the darkness. Astarion doesn’t approach, nor does he act any differently, and Gale thinks the elf must regret it too. Best left forgotten by them both. Except, Gale can’t forget; he might never forget. But Astarion has clearly moved on, and so will Gale.

Here's a sneak peek of a heated #bloodweave piece by @anklesocks.bsky.social. You can find the full piece in Shades of the Undercity: A NSFW BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the polyam flag. There is a preview of an art piece that is a closeup of a shirtless Halsin, who is drooling with his lips parted and his eyes closed.

Here's a sneak peek of a stunning #Halsin piece by @bearbearnbare.bsky.social You can find the full piece in Shades of the Undercity: A NSFW BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the sapphic flag. There is a preview of a fic that reads: Upon nearing Minthara's study, Shadowheart felt a twisting in her chest that had been absent for quite some time. She hadn't seen Minthara in such an intimate setting since they parted ways after the Absolute fell. Minthara had made it clear she hadn't wanted to be a secret, nor did she wish to play second fiddle to the one who truly held Shadowheart's devotion. It was perfectly fair, and cut off cleanly. In the wake of the loss, it hardly stung at all amid the purpose that poured into Shadowheart's life.

Here's a sneak peek of a thrilling #Shadowheart x #Minthara piece by Bonechilling. You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the pansexual flag. There is a preview of an art piece where Astarion's arm is around tav, and they are holding hands in the moonlight. They wear matching silver rings.

Here's a sneak peek of a romantic #AstarionxTav piece by @snowfolly.bsky.social. You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the sapphic flag. There is a preview of an art piece where Shadowheart and Lae'zel are holding the hilt of the same sword with a rainbow in the background.

Here's a sneak peek of a stunning #Shadowzel piece by @valenteinart.bsky.social You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the lesbian flag. There is a preview of an art piece where Isobel and Dame Aylin are gazing lovingly at each other, close enough to kiss.

Here's a sneak peek of a gorgeous #IsobelxAylin piece by @spicynoon.bsky.social. You can find the full piece in Shades of the Undercity: A NSFW BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the asexual flag. There is a preview of an art piece, where Astarion's shoulder and part of his back and scars are visible, and he leans against shadowed white sheets with a purple background.

Here's a sneak peek of a beautiful #Astarion piece by @sansdtd.bsky.social. You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the sapphic flag. There is a preview of a fic that reads: Shadowheart felt an odd thrill zip down her spine as she stared up at Lae’zel, their panting heavy in the air between them. She couldn’t remember ever feeling this sensation before — it was not unlike the feeling in battle, the anticipation of a good fight. The moment the stomach tightened and the senses were heightened. “Do you cede, istik?” Lae’zel demanded, her piercing eyes searching Shadowheart’s own. Her heart raced, but a part of her wondered if it was truly only from the battle.

Here's a sneak peek of a heated #Shadowzel piece by @satanbubbles.bsky.social. You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the sapphic flag. There is a preview of an art piece where Karlach is gazing lovingly up at Tav while fireworks go off in the background.

Here's a sneak peek of a gorgeous #KarlachxTav piece by @chocolamay.bsky.social You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the aromantic flag. There is a preview of a fic that reads: The terrible thing about old habits was how hard they were to break. It was too easy and comfortable to fall into the act of seduction, but the honest and earnest friendship of a man who valued Astarion simply as he was, without need or expectation, without looking at him like a piece of meat ripe for the grill... "Boo says your face suits that smile better," Minsc found his hand beneath the table, lacing their fingers together.

Here's a sneak peek of a sweet #AstarionxMinsc QPR piece by @tavyliasin.bsky.social. You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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🏳️‍🌈Contributor Starter Pack🏳️‍🌈

Want to know which artists and writers you can expect to see in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine? Check our contributor starter pack where you will find a list of our incredibly talented contributors!

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the sapphic flag. There is a preview of a fic that reads: Refusing to stand down, Lae'zel widened her stance, planted her feet firmly on the ground, and curled her hands into loose fists. Blood from where Faen cut her arm began to flow, dripping to the ground. Faen licked her lips, eyes tracking the droplets as they fell. Lae’zel deftly leapt at the rogue, catching her off guard with the speed.

Here's a sneak peek of a thrilling #LaezelxDurge piece by @mantafey.bsky.social. You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the trans flag. There is a preview of an art piece where a tiefling tav plays violin, smiling with his eyes closer. his shirt is open and his top scars are visible.

Here's a sneak peek of an awesome #GalexTav piece by @spiilledmilk.bsky.social. You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the sapphic flag. There is a preview of a fic that reads: Elophiel's heart fluttered, and she grinned wide as Lae'zel pulled her into a spin. Around them, their friends danced and laughed, highlighted by the flickering lights pulsing to the music. The background of the club blurred as Elophiel held tight to Lae'zel, absolutely immersed in their movement.

Here's a sneak peek of an amazing #Lae'zelxTav piece by @penned-by-perci.bsky.social. You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the sapphic flag. There is a preview of an art piece where a tav with green skin and fluffy hair is looking sweetly at Karlach while squishing her cheek.

Here's a sneak peek of a gorgeous #KarlachxTav piece by @b0yskylark.bsky.social

You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the achillean flag. There is a preview of an art piece where Rolan is looking over his shoulder at Tav, surrounded by hearts.

Here's a sneak peek of a sweet #Rolan piece by @limepigeon.bsky.social

You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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🏳️‍🌈PRE-ORDERS EXTENDED🏳️‍🌈

We are extending our pre-order period by a week to give us some more time to spread the word about our raffle!

Pre-orders will be open through Oct 17th.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the genderfluid flag. There is a preview of an art piece where a drow tav with white hair and red eyes is reclined and looking at the viewer; their chest is uncovered and their top surgery scars are visible.

Here's a sneak peek of a gorgeous piece by @rilcornet.bsky.social

You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the nonbinary flag. There is a preview of an fic that reads: The Dark Urge looked to each of their friends in turn, and the tide of supportive faces did them in. "Alright," they said, deciding if they were in for a copper, they were in for a whole gold piece. "Ever since losing the connection to Bhaal, I've been worried that I'm still missing something fundamenatl about myself when it comes to gender. Karlach frowned sympathetically. "Aw, you've never mentioned anything like that before now. It's been bothering you this whole time?"

Here's a sneak peek of a lovely #durge piece by @timegrenades.bluesky.social

You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A circular navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic, with a frame in the colors of the lesbian flag. There is a preview of an art piece where Lae'zel is looking affectionately down at Shadowheart, who is relaxed on the beach.

Here's a sneak peek of a gorgeous #shadowzel piece by @sizzle.souceart.cc

You can find the full piece in Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine.

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A navy and yellow art-nouveau style graphic, it reads: Colours of the Gate, A BG3 Pride Fanzine. Preorders open Sept 12-Oct 10. All funds go directly to charity. Donors will receive: 125+ page digital zine, printable colouring page & bookmark by Crista Constantinte plus pride themed stationary and emotes by TavyliaSin and Amaren Arts. Plus 60+ page NSFW add-on for no additional cost. There are preview images of the zine cover, where Karlach, Wyll, Shadowheart, Astarion, Lae'zel and Gale are holding hands and dancing in a circle in the woods, each draped in flowing fabric from a color of the rainbow. There are also preview images of a bookmark featuring a glowing hand reaching for the artifact, and a colouring page where a skull, goblet, and bottle of wine lay on a table. Preview images of printable stationary with chibi versions of the origin characters in the corner. Preview images of emotes of Ketheric, Gortash, and Orin holding pride hearts.

Pre-orders for Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine are open through October 10th!

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Carrd: coloursofthegatezine.carrd.co

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A navy and yellow art-nouveau style graphic, it reads: Colours of the Gate, A BG3 Pride Fanzine. Preorders open Sept 12-Oct 10. All funds go directly to charity. Donors will receive: 125+ page digital zine, printable colouring page & bookmark by Crista Constantinte plus pride themed stationary and emotes by TavyliaSin and Amaren Arts. Plus 60+ page NSFW add-on for no additional cost. There are preview images of the zine cover, where Karlach, Wyll, Shadowheart, Astarion, Lae'zel and Gale are holding hands and dancing in a circle in the woods, each draped in flowing fabric from a color of the rainbow. There are also preview images of a bookmark featuring a glowing hand reaching for the artifact, and a colouring page where a skull, goblet, and bottle of wine lay on a table. Preview images of printable stationary with chibi versions of the origin characters in the corner. Preview images of emotes of Ketheric, Gortash, and Orin holding pride hearts.

Pre-orders for Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine are open through October 10th!

Pre-Order Form: forms.gle/7bjTZo33pgia...
Carrd: coloursofthegatezine.carrd.co

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotgzine

A navy and yellow art-nouveau style graphic, it reads: Colours of the Gate, A BG3 Pride Fanzine. Preorders open Sept 12-Oct 10. All funds go directly to charity. Donors will receive: 125+ page digital zine, printable colouring page & bookmark by Crista Constantinte plus pride themed stationary and emotes by TavyliaSin and Amaren Arts. Plus 60+ page NSFW add-on for no additional cost. There are preview images of the zine cover, where Karlach, Wyll, Shadowheart, Astarion, Lae'zel and Gale are holding hands and dancing in a circle in the woods, each draped in flowing fabric from a color of the rainbow. There are also preview images of a bookmark featuring a glowing hand reaching for the artifact, and a colouring page where a skull, goblet, and bottle of wine lay on a table. Preview images of printable stationary with chibi versions of the origin characters in the corner. Preview images of emotes of Ketheric, Gortash, and Orin holding pride hearts.

Pre-orders for Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine are open through October 10th!

Pre-Order Form: forms.gle/7bjTZo33pgia...
Carrd: coloursofthegatezine.carrd.co

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotgzine

A navy and yellow art-nouveau style graphic, it reads: Colours of the Gate, A BG3 Pride Fanzine. Preorders open Sept 12-Oct 10. All funds go directly to charity. Donors will receive: 125+ page digital zine, printable colouring page & bookmark by Crista Constantinte plus pride themed stationary and emotes by TavyliaSin and Amaren Arts. Plus 60+ page NSFW add-on for no additional cost. There are preview images of the zine cover, where Karlach, Wyll, Shadowheart, Astarion, Lae'zel and Gale are holding hands and dancing in a circle in the woods, each draped in flowing fabric from a color of the rainbow. There are also preview images of a bookmark featuring a glowing hand reaching for the artifact, and a colouring page where a skull, goblet, and bottle of wine lay on a table. Preview images of printable stationary with chibi versions of the origin characters in the corner. Preview images of emotes of Ketheric, Gortash, and Orin holding pride hearts.

Pre-orders for Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Fanzine are open through October 10th!

Pre-Order Form: forms.gle/7bjTZo33pgia...
Carrd: coloursofthegatezine.carrd.co

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