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Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine
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Reach For My Hand is a zine focused on celebrating the LGBTQ+ Black Eagles! Project complete, donation made. 🦅💌

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Proof of donation from our finance mod attached:
Screenshot of the official donation receipt for $3,805.00 to Outright International.
September 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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🌈 Donation Made! 🌈

With your support, Reach For My Hand was able to donate $3,805.00 to OutRight International, an organization that fights to strengthen and protect LGBTIQ+ rights worldwide.

With that, our project is now concluded. Thank you!
Text reads "$3,805 Donated! Thank you for your support!" next to the logo of OutRight Action International, Human Rights for LGBTIQ People Everywhere. Bordering the image, all of the Black Eagles are drawn reaching a hand to the viewer.
September 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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🌈 LEFTOVER SALE - FINAL DAY! 🌈

Final call to grab any items from Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine! Our Leftover Sale will be closing at 11:59 PM CST tonight.

Use code LASTDAYSALE for 40% off your entire order! 💌

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"Leftover Sale, Jul 15 - Aug 15. 40% off entire order! Everything must go! Last Day Sale: Use code LASTDAYSALE at checkout! blackeagleslgbt.bigcartel.com" On the zine cover, Edelgard reaches out to the viewer with her cape billowing behind with rainbow colors. The rest of the Eagles are each drawn corresponding to a color of the cape, smiling and posing characteristically.
August 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🏳️‍🌈 Only five days remain for our Leftover Sale! 🦅

Today we are highlighting one of our full zine fics, "Becoming, Belonging" by TheAshenKitty on AO3! Featuring adorable spot art drawn by bell-cloche on Tumblr. 🌈

Read the full fic here: archiveofourown.org/works/67641416
Bernadetta and Byleth chatting Annette curious while Bernadetta dashes away Edelgard lying in bed with Bernadetta at her side
August 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🌈 20% off all Leftover Sale items! 🌈

For the remainder of Reach For My Hand's Leftover Sale, you can get 20% off your entire order with code FINALSALE! ✨

Our shop will not be restocking any items and will close permanently on August 15th, so don't miss out!

💌 SHOP: blackeagleslgbt.bigcartel.com
A colorful scrapbook-themed zine graphic for Reach For My Hand. Text reads: "Leftover Sale, Jul 15 - Aug 15. 20% off entire order! Everything must go! Use code FINALSALE at checkout! blackeagleslgbt.bigcartel.com" On the zine cover, Edelgard reaches out to the viewer with her cape billowing behind with rainbow colors. The rest of the Eagles are each drawn corresponding to a color of the cape, smiling and posing characteristically.
August 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Quill 🌈 Book Only $28

✨ Physical Book + Digital PDF
✨ 2x Prints (Random)
✨ 2x Merch Items (Random)
💖 Sticker
💖 Cover Print
💖 2x Extra Prints
Quill - Book Only. $28 USD. The bundle includes: - Physical book + digital PDF - 2 random prints - 2 random merch items Comes with additional merch; die-cut sticker, notepad, cover print, and 2 postcard prints. Quill - Book Only. $28 USD. The bundle includes: - Physical book + digital PDF - 2 random prints - 2 random merch items Comes with additional merch; die-cut sticker, cover print, and 2 postcard prints.
July 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Spreading Wings 🌈 Paper Bundle $45

✨ Physical Book + Digital PDF
✨ 2x Sticker Sheets
✨ 2x Postcard Prints
✨ 2x Die-cut Stickers
✨ 2x Tarot Cards
✨ Die-cut Magnet
💖 Sticker
💖 Notepad
💖 Cover Print
💖 Standee
💖 3x Extra Prints
Spreading Wings - Paper Bundle. $45 USD. The bundle includes: - Physical book + digital PDF - 2 sticker sheets of the Black Eagles girls and boys - 2 prints of Linhardt/Hubert on a pegasus and Edelgard/Monica sitting by a lakeside - 2 die-cut stickers of Summer Edelgard/Bernadetta holding hands and Linhardt/F!Shez embracing as cupids - 2 tarot cards of Caspar/Linhardt and Dorothea/Petra, each pairing embracing in a library - Die-cut magnet of Bernadetta with bunny ears and Petra with leopard ears, together in a forest Comes with additional merch; die-cut sticker, notepad, cover print, acrylic standee, and 3 postcard prints.
July 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Convocation 🌈 Half Bundle $45

✨ Physical Book + Digital PDF
✨ Acrylic Charm (Choice)
✨ Sticker Sheet (Choice)
✨ Postcard Print (Choice)
✨ Die-cut Sticker (Choice)
✨ 2x Tarot Cards
💖 Sticker
💖 Notepad
💖 Cover Print
💖 B-Grade Enamel Pin
💖 Standee
💖 3x Extra Prints
Convocation - Half Bundle. $45 USD. The bundle includes: - Physical book + digital PDF - Choice of 1 acrylic charm - Choice of 1 die-cut sticker - Choice of 1 postcard print - Choice of 1 sticker sheet - 2 tarot cards of Caspar/Linhardt and Dorothea/Petra, each pairing embracing in a library Comes with additional merch; die-cut sticker, notepad, cover print, B-Grade enamel pin, acrylic standee, and 3 postcard prints.
July 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Soar of Eagles 🌈 Full Bundle $70

✨ Physical Book + Digital PDF
✨ 3x Acrylic Charms
✨ 2x Sticker Sheets
✨ 2x Postcard Prints
✨ 2x Die-cut Stickers
✨ 2x Tarot Cards
✨ Washi Tape
✨ Die-cut Magnet
✨ Pencil Pouch
✨ Lanyard
💖 2x Stickers
💖 Notepad
💖 Cover Print
💖 Enamel Pin
💖 Standee
💖 3x Extra Prints
Soar of Eagles - Full Bundle. $70 USD. The bundle includes: - Physical book + digital PDF - 3 acrylic charms of Edelgard/F!Byleth embracing, M!Byleth/Jeritza standing back to back, and Ferdinand/Hubert holding a puppy together - 2 sticker sheets of the Black Eagles girls and boys - 2 prints of Linhardt/Hubert on a pegasus and Edelgard/Monica sitting by a lakeside - 2 die-cut stickers of Summer Edelgard/Bernadetta holding hands and Linhardt/F!Shez embracing as cupids - 2 tarot cards of Caspar/Linhardt and Dorothea/Petra, each pairing embracing in a library - Washi tape of the Black Eagles carrying a long rainbow flag together - Die-cut magnet of Bernadetta with bunny ears and Petra with leopard ears, together in a forest - Pencil pouch of Dorothea serenading Edelgard - Lanyard of the Eagles each carrying a different LGBTQ+ pride flag Comes with additional merch; 2 die-cut stickers, notepad, cover print, enamel pin, acrylic standee, and 3 postcard prints.
July 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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🌈 LEFTOVER SALE OPEN 🌈

Reach For My Hand is now open for our Leftover Sale until August 15th, or until stock runs out! This zine celebrates the Black Eagles and diverse LGBTQ+ themes, featuring over fifty contributors! ✨

💌 SHOP: blackeagleslgbt.bigcartel.com
A colorful scrapbook-themed zine graphic for Reach For My Hand. Rainbow hearts are peppered around the image. Text reads: "Leftover Sale, Jul 15 - Aug 15. blackeagleslgbt.bigcartel.com" On the zine cover, Edelgard reaches out to the viewer with her cape billowing behind with rainbow colors. The rest of the Eagles are each drawn corresponding to a color of the cape, smiling and posing characteristically.
July 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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🔥 Happy Birthday, Caspar! 🦅

Wishing a happy birthday to our favorite fighter, Caspar von Bergliez! Will he celebrate or continue training?! 💪

Celebrate Caspar's special day and stay tuned for Reach For My Hand's Leftover Sale, starting July 15th! 💌
Scrapbook-themed graphic for Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine. Caspar is drawn extending his hand to the viewer and smirking. Floral elements, a wax seal, and tape are pictured around him. Text reads: "Happy Birthday Caspar, July 1".
July 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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👑 Happy Birthday, Edelgard! 🦅

A very happy birthday to our lovely house leader, Edelgard von Hresvelg! How do you think she'll honor her special day today? ❤️

Celebrate Edelgard and watch this space for Reach For My Hand's Leftover Sale starting July 15th! 💌
Scrapbook-themed graphic for Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine. Edelgard is drawn extending her hand to the viewer and smiling. Floral elements, a wax seal, and tape are pictured around her. Text reads: "Happy Birthday Edelgard, June 22".
June 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Our Leftover Sale will be your FINAL chance to grab any zine goodies, so don't miss it! 🦅 🌈

We'll have a variety of bundles and items available. Please stay tuned!
A photograph of the full zine bundle, including: Physical Book, 3x Acrylic Charms, 2x Sticker Sheets, 2x Postcard Prints, 2x Die-cut Stickers, 2x Tarot Cards, Washi Tape, Die-cut Magnet, Pencil Pouch, and Lanyard.
June 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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✨ LEFTOVER SALE COMING SOON ✨

Missed our preorders? Mark your calendar for our upcoming Leftover Sale! Our store will reopen July 15th through August 15th, or until stock runs out.
A scrapbook themed-graphic for Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBT+ Zine. Graphic shows the zine cover of the Black Eagles in rainbow hues, with Edelgard at the forefront and her cape billowing behind her. Text reads: "Leftover Sale. Jul 15 - Aug 15. blackeagleslgbt.bigcartel.com"
June 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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💌 Digital Items Sent! 💌

If you purchased a copy of Reach For My Hand that included a zine, please check your email! Digital PDFs have just been emailed out.

Be sure to check your spam folders if you are having trouble locating the email, and DM us if you encounter any issues! 🌈
Graphic for Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine. The zine logo is placed over art of Edelgard reaching a hand to the viewer with her rainbow cape billowing behind her.
May 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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🧡 Happy Birthday, Ferdinand! 🦅

Today we're celebrating our beloved noblest of nobles, Ferdinand von Aegir! How do you think he plans to celebrate this special day? 🐴

Be sure to stay tuned for further shipping updates on Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine! 💌
Scrapbook-themed graphic for Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine. Ferdinand is drawn by @calamari_inari extending his hand to the viewer and smiling. Floral elements, a wax seal, and tape are pictured around him. Text reads: "Happy Birthday Ferdinand, April 30".
April 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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🌈 SHIPPING UPDATE 🌈

Exciting update for our customers! As of April 28th, all Full Bundle orders outside of the EU have been sent. Our Shipping Mods are currently hard at work getting the remaining orders sent out as fast as possible. (1/2)
A photo of 4 tall stacks of boxes and packages containing zine bundles. A photo of the zine bundle boxes and packages in the backseat of the Shipping Mod's car on the way to the post office.
April 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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🖤 Happy Birthday, Hubert! 🦅

Today we're celebrating the birthday of Hubert von Vestra! What do you think our favorite dark mage has in store for today? 🥀

Keep up with Reach for My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine and watch this space for our shipping period starting soon! 💌
Scrapbook-themed graphic for Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine. Hubert is drawn by @calamari_inari extending his hand to the viewer and smiling. Floral elements, a wax seal, and tape are pictured around him. Text reads: "Happy Birthday Hubert, April 17".
April 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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💌 ADDRESS CHANGES 🌈

Production period on our zine is wrapping up and we are now opening up for Address Changes!

Address changes are required to be submitted by April 26th, 11:59 PM CST.

✨ ADDRESS CHANGE FORM: forms.gle/N4iwDFZd7nXe...
A scrapbook themed-graphic for Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBT+ Zine. Text reads: "Address Changes" Edelgard reaches a hand to the viewer with her rainbow cape billowing behind her.
April 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Enamel pins have arrived! There's a gorgeous stained glass effect on the rainbow flag. 🏳️‍🌈

We are only waiting on our bulk zine shipment now; after that, our shipping period will begin!
A photo of an enamel pin featuring Hubert, Ferdinand, and Edelgard holding a large rainbow pride flag together. There is a stained glass effect on the flag. A photo of an enamel pin featuring Hubert, Ferdinand, and Edelgard holding a large rainbow pride flag together. There is a stained glass effect on the flag.
April 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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We've received a new shipment of merch! Take a look at our acrylic charms, standee, lanyard, pencil pouch, sticker sheets, and washi tape. ✨

We are only waiting on enamel pins and the bulk zine shipment now!
A photo of three acrylic charms. - Timeskip Edelgard and F!Byleth holding hands and embracing each other closely. On the back side of the charm, Byleth has light green hair. Drawn by @AnnieRDean. - Chibi M!Byleth and Jeritza standing back to back with their swords at the ready, smiling. Drawn by @nenaco_art. - Chibi Ferdinand kissing Hubert on the cheek. The two are holding a small orange puppy as it attempts to lick Hubert excitedly. Drawn by @calamari_inari. - A standee with timeskip Edelgard, Petra, Bernadetta, and Dorothea posing in dramatic stances with "women kissers" text above them. Drawn by @mogiberii. - A lanyard depicts each Black Eagles member (as well as F!Byleth, M!Byleth, Jeritza, and Monica) holding a different pride flag and posing with it characteristically. Drawn by @AnnieRDean. - A pencil pouch with chibi timeskip Dorothea standing on a stage and singing to Edelgard, who smiles up at her while holding a flower bouquet. Drawn by @charbbutt. A photo of two sticker sheets. - Busts of Hubert, Ferdinand, Linhardt, and Caspar, as well as Casphardt, Bylitza, Ferdibert, and Byhardt stickers where the two lean against each other and smile. Drawn by @herdwicoco. - Dorothea, Petra, Edelgard, and Bernadetta holding flowers and love letters while blushing. Hearts and pink designs surround the border of the sheet. Drawn by @pixeipastry. Washi tape drawn by @bunsketches depicts chibi Linhardt, Caspar, Petra, Bernadetta, Dorothea, Ferdinand, Hubert, and Edelgard walking together and holding one long rainbow pride flag.
April 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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⚔️ Happy Birthday, Jeritza! 🦅

Happy birthday to Jeritza, our favorite brooding swordsman! We hope he finds time to indulge in some sweets... 🎂

Celebrate Jeritza along with Reach For My Hand and watch this space for production updates coming very soon! 💌
Scrapbook-themed graphic for Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine. Jeritza is drawn reaching a hand to the viewer. Floral elements, a wax seal, and tape are pictured around him. Text reads: "Happy Birthday Jeritza, March 4".
March 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Our unbound sample zine is here and it looks stunning! Here are some sneak peek page previews. 💖 We'll now be moving forward with the bulk order!

This proof is mainly to test print quality, so please rest assured the final books will not include cut lines seen in the photos here.
Photo of the zine cover, drawn by @CYNAM1NT. Edelgard is drawn at the forefront of the composition, reaching out to the viewer with her cape billowing in rainbow colors. The rest of the Eagles are drawn corresponding to a color of the cape, smiling and posing characteristically. Page left: An illustration by @kyuhuuu of Caspar and Linhardt under a blanket, smiling softly at each other. They are in traveling attire and have a backpack and maps, indicating that they are on an adventure together. Page right: A watercolor painting by @NorthPaints of Petra and Shez facing each other, duelling with swords, while Bernadetta sits on a bench writing a letter. In the background, foliage surrounds them. Page left: An illustration by @charbbutt, featuring a scrapbook containing a letter between Edelgard and F!Byleth, a photo of the two of them laying down in the grass together, notes, and pressed flowers. Page right: The first page of a fanfiction by @Seb_Fantastic titled "These Moments, Lost in Time". An illustration by @KingOfRedDragon depicts Edelgard and Ladislava in flowing dresses, with El holding the flag of Adrestia and Ladi holding carnation flowers. Their faces are close and suggest a romantic intent.
March 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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🩷 Happy Birthday, Monica! 🦅

Monica may not have a specific canon birthday, but that doesn't mean we'll celebrate our fangirl Pisces any less! How do you think she'll celebrate?

Celebrate Monica along with Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine and watch this space for production updates! 💌
Scrapbook-themed graphic for Reach For My Hand: A Black Eagles LGBTQ+ Zine. Monica is drawn casting a magic heart with her finger. Floral elements, a wax seal, and tape are pictured around her. Text reads: "Happy Birthday Monica".
March 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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More of our zine prints have arrived today!! 💞

✨ Linhardt/Hubert print by bell-cloche on Tumblr
✨ Monica/Edelgard print by @herdwicoco.bsky.social
✨ Black Eagles group prints drawn by the moderators, @arylae.bsky.social @charbbutt.bsky.social @calamariinari.bsky.social @exanacht.bsky.social
A print drawn by @bell-cloche depicts chibi Gremory Linhardt and Pegasus Knight Hubert sitting together atop a pegasus. Linhardt is fast asleep and clutching Hubert as Hubert looks back towards him. Stylized foliage and a stone archway border the piece. A print drawn by @herdwicoco depicts Monica and Edelgard holding hands and touching foreheads, each looking down at the other's lips. They sit next to a beautiful bright lakeside on top of a picnic blanket. Ferdinand, Caspar, Linhardt, Hubert, Jeritza, M!Shez and M!Byleth are drawn reaching a hand to the viewer. Art is drawn by Reach For My Hand moderators, @calamari_inari, @arylaeee, @charbbutt, and @exanacht Edelgard, Dorothea, Petra, Bernadetta, Monica, F!Shez, and F!Byleth are drawn reaching a hand to the viewer. Art is drawn by Reach For My Hand moderators, @calamari_inari, @arylaeee, @charbbutt, and @exanacht
February 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM