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Colours of the Gate Fanzine - 🏳️‍🌈 Contributor Apps OPEN 🏳️‍🌈
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Colours of the Gate is a Baldur’s Gate 3 charity fanzine dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the diverse queer identities in the game we love and in our community. CURRENT STATUS: Vol 2. Cont Apps OPEN | Vol. 1 - General Release Nov 15
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🏳️‍🌈 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.

#bg3 #cotgzine
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.
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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🏳️‍🌈 Guest Spotlight 🏳️‍🌈

Next up is @mistercrowbar.art. We are thrilled to have them joining us as a guest artist!

Learn more about the project on our carrd: coloursofthegatezine.carrd.co

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Mister Crowbar. they/them. BG3 has been a huge source of inspiration for my art! I'm excited to be a part of something with other amazing artists and use that inspiration to help raise funds for trans-focused charities. Website: mrcrowb.art, tumblr: mistercrowbar, bsky: mistercrowbar.art. Guest Artist.
November 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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🏳️‍🌈 #TavQOTD 🏳️‍🌈

Does your Tav/Durge have a sweet tooth? If so, what's their go-to sweet?

#bg3 #tav #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Tav QOTD. Does your tav have a sweet tooth? If so, what's their go-to sweet?
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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🏳️‍🌈 Finances 🏳️‍🌈

Our team will not be handling any money Instead, all donations will go directly to charity, and the zine will be pre-ordered by sharing your donation receipt through our form.

Learn more on our Carrd: coloursofthegatezine.carrd.co

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Finances. We will not be handling any money. ONce pre-orders open, the zine can be purchased by donating a minimum of $5 USD (or equivalent in your local currency) to one of our chosen charities, screenshotting the receipt, and uploading it to the order form. The zine will be sent via email once pre-orders close. For privacy reasons, we ask that all personal information be redacted from receipts.
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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🏳️‍🌈 Guest Spotlight 🏳️‍🌈

Kicking off our guest spotlights with @insideushere.bsky.social. We are thrilled to have her as our cover artist!

Learn more about the project on our carrd: coloursofthegatezine.carrd.co

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Adh. she/her. I am happy to be back for volume 2, and to continue supporting pride and some amazing LGBTQ+ organisations by doing what I love (drawing Baldur's Gate fanart). Bluesky: insideushere (nsfw) & burnwhatwewere (sfw). Cover Artist.
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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🏳️‍🌈 Charities 🏳️‍🌈

All funds from our zine will go directly to 3 LGBTQ+ charities:
- The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org
- Transgender Law Center: transgenderlawcenter.org
- Mermaids UK: mermaidsuk.org.uk

Carrd: coloursofthegatezine.carrd.co

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Charities. The Trevor Project: provides 24/7 crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth. thetrevorproject.org. Mermaids UK: Provides a support line for trans youth, loved ones, and allies. mermaidsuk.org. Transgender law center: provides advocacy and litigation to protect the rights of trans people. transgenderlawcenter.org. Our zine will be pay-what-you-want with a small minimum donation.
November 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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🏳️‍🌈Pinned🏳️‍🌈

We are Colours of the Gate, a BG3 Pride Fanzine for charity!

Vol. 2: Contributor apps open Nov. 8-Dec. 6

Art: forms.gle/9rkjNmaMFQ2a...

Writing: forms.gle/2VAY8bYj6oi2...

Vol. 1: All zine bundles emailed, general release coming Nov 15

Carrd: coloursofthegatezine.carrd.co
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Contributor apps open. Nov 8-Dec 6 A navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic with a rainbow motif. It reads: Colours of the Gate, All zine bundles have been emailed. $704.40 raised for LGBTQ+ charities during pre-orders! Main zine/140+ pages, digital merch, NSFW add-on/80+ pages. Available for public download Nov 15
November 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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🏳️‍🌈CONTRIBUTOR APPS OPEN🏳️‍🌈

Apply to join our zine now through Dec 6. We are want to ensure underrepresented communities have a voice in our zine; as such we encourage people of color, sapphic, and trans folks to apply.

Art: forms.gle/7fXsm3vuQwno...

Writing: forms.gle/ftjuP9DyvAQ5...
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. COntributor apps open. Nov 8-Dec 6
November 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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🏳️‍🌈APPS OPEN TOMORROW🏳️‍🌈

Interested in joining our project? Our contributor apps open tomorrow!

Visit our carrd for more info: coloursofthegatezine.carrd.co

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Contributor applications. Open tomorrow. Nov 8-Dec 6
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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🏳️‍🌈Mod Spotlight🏳️‍🌈

Last but not least, we have the wonderful @satanbubbles.bsky.social joining us as a writing mod!

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. SatanBubbles. she/he/they.Hi there! My name is SatanBubbles but I go by Blythe or Bubbs. My favorite characters are Raphael and Kar'niss, but my favorite pairing is Astarion/Gale (Bloodweave my beloved). I've worked on few zines as both a writer and writing mod. I have 2 void babies, a grouchy old dog named Lady and a year old black cat named Alucard. Lovely to meet you! . tumblr/bsky SatanBubbles, ao3 Satan_Bubbles. Writing mod.
November 7, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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🏳️‍🌈Mod Spotlight🏳️‍🌈

Introducing Wes, one of our wonderful writing mods!

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Wes Byatt. she/they. I’m a writer, artist, and gamer. I love all the tadfools deeply, but I have a soft spot for Gale and Astarion. I’ve been an editor almost as long as I’ve been a writer, and I love helping to make people’s work really shine. tumblr consultingwives, ao3 midnightbotany. Writing mod.
November 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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🏳️‍🌈Mod Spotlight🏳️‍🌈

Introducing @cjowoart.bsky.social, one of wonderful writing mods!

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. CJ Lyndall. any. I’m so excited to join my first project like this and celebrate the queer stories and art that make the Baldur’s Gate 3 fandom so special. I love Lae’zel, Astarion, Gale, and Wyll—and when I’m not thinking about them, I’m usually writing or drawing them. Bsky/tumblr cjowoart, ao3 cjowofics. Writing mod.
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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🏳️‍🌈Mod Spotlight🏳️‍🌈

Introducing @floridiangoblin.bsky.social, who is returning as one of our art mods!

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Nico. they/them/any. Hi! I’m a big fan of DnD, occasionally make digital art, and tell myself I’ll write more. I’m a chronic tiefling warlock player who loves movies, concerts, and my two cats. BG3 has truly inspired me, and Astarion is very dear to my heart! Bsky floridiangoblin, ao3 occultCosmos. art mod.
November 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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🏳️‍🌈Mod Spotlight🏳️‍🌈

Introducing @razzdazz.bsky.social, who is returning as one of our writing mods!

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Razzdazz. He/they. Razz is a hobbyist writer and artist who organized their first zine earlier this year, was part of the first BG3 Colours of the Gate zine, and is excited to assist as a writer mod on Vol. 2! Razz loves Wyll, Lae'zel, and Shadowheart, and is excited to see everyone's creations! Bsky razzdazz, tumblr/ao3 razzberrydazz. writing mod.
November 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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🏳️‍🌈Interest Check Results🏳️‍🌈

We are delighted to have gotten 42 responses to our interest check in less than a week! Thank you all for your feedback and excitement for the project. We have exciting things coming, including some incredible guest contributors and contrib apps opening next week.

#bg3
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Interest check responses. total responses 42. 90% interested in participating. 53% interested in contributing art, 40% interested in contributing writing. A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Interest check results. Ships: 12% wyllstarion, 12% shadowlach, 12% any. Characters: 26% Gale, 21% Wyll, 14% Shadowheart. 69% interested in digital merch. Digital merch interest breakdown: 60% wallpapers, 57% emotes, 67% stickers.
November 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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🏳️‍🌈INTEREST CHECK CLOSED🏳️‍🌈

Thank you for supporting our project by filling out our interest check! Keep an eye out; we'll be sharing the results soon 👀

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2 Interest Check Closed.
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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🏳️‍🌈Fall Drive Special Sale🏳️‍🌈

Want to get early access to the 60+ queer BG3 fanworks in Colours of the Gate Vol. 1 AND help The Trevor Project meet their goal?

TODAY ONLY; donate any amount to The Trevor Project, fill out our form, and you'll receive the full zine bundle.

forms.gle/Ty53eBD4JPZH...
A yellow and navy graphic with rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate. Fall Drive Flash Sale. Help The Trevor Project meet their goal! Donate any amount to The Trevor Project & receive: Main zine, 140+ pages. Digital Merch. NSFW add-on, 80+ pages. Today only. donations are matched!
October 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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🏳️‍🌈MOD TEAM🏳️‍🌈

We are thrilled to welcome both new and familiar folks onto our mod team! We will continue to post mod spotlights over the next week.

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2 Mod Team. Sam, @gewhana, head/socmed/layout. Vincent, @spiilledmilk art. Nico, @floridiangoblin, art. Satanbubbles, @satanbubbles writing. Wes Byatt, @consultingwives, writing. Razzdazz, @razzberrydazz, writing. CJ Lyndal, @cjowoarts, writing.
October 31, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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🏳️‍🌈Mod Spotlight🏳️‍🌈

Introducing @spiilledmilk.bsky.social, who is returning as one of our art mods!

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Vincent. He/it. Hi! I'm a queer Polish artist - I like tieflings, wizards and bards, it just so happens my current bg3 hyperfixation encompasses all three. Bsky SpiilledMilk, tumblr SpiilledMiilk. Art mod.
October 29, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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🏳️‍🌈Mod Spotlight🏳️‍🌈

We're thrilled to start introducing our mods! First up is @gewhana.bsky.social, who is returning as our head mod, as well as handling our social media and zine layout.

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2. Sam. they/them. Writer, reader, and lover of community projects. Bloodweave is my ship of choice, but I'll ship just about any of the origin characters together. I have a soft spot for the wizard! AO3 & bsky: Gewhana. Tumblr: Gewhanaa. icon by minui8. Head Mod. Socials/layout
October 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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🏳️‍🌈Interest Check Open🏳️‍🌈

Interest check for Vol. 2 is open now through Oct 30th! Give us your input on merch, characters, and guest contributors for Volume 2!

Interest Check Form: forms.gle/wvdnCn6GBQAS...

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotg2
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2 Interest Check Oct 24 - Oct 30
October 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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🏳️‍🌈COMING SOON🏳️‍🌈

We're sporting some new colours as we get ready to launch an interest check for Colours of the Gate Vol. 2! To celebrate another year of pride, we are starting prep now for a June 2026 release 🌈

Find more information on our carrd: coloursofthegatezine.carrd.co
A green, art-nouveau style graphic with purple, yellow, and rainbow accents that reads: Colours of the Gate Vol. 2 Interest Check Coming Soon
October 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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🏳️‍🌈All Emails Sent🏳️‍🌈

All folks who pre-ordered should have received their zine bundles! It may take up to 24 hours to reach your inbox, and we suggest checking your spam folder.

If you pre-ordered and did not receive your email, please contact us.

General public release is on Nov 15th.
A navy and yellow art nouveau style graphic with a rainbow motif. It reads: Colours of the Gate, All zine bundles have been emailed. $704.40 raised for LGBTQ+ charities during pre-orders! Main zine/140+ pages, digital merch, NSFW add-on/80+ pages. Available for public download Nov 15
October 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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🏳️‍🌈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.

#cotgzine
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!
October 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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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.

Pre-Order Here: forms.gle/CHyvj7nH1NLy...

#bg3zine #bg3 #bg3queer #cotgzine
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.
October 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM