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Baldur's Gate: A Hallo-zine Special 🎃 | 21 days to go! @bg3hallozine.bsky.social · 5d

🎃✨ Something wicked this way comes ✨🎃

Over the past few months we've been brewing something exciting and it's almost time to unleash it.

Come see your favourite BG3 characters with a Halloween twist and support a horror themed charity too!

🧡 scaresthatcare.org 🧡

#BG3Fanzine #BG3Zine #Halloween

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Perci-🏳️‍⚧️ @penned-by-perci.bsky.social · 9d

Upgrades people, upgrades!

The staff at RGC have been wonderful, and allowed use of the main ballroom!

I'll see you there ✨

#bg3 #galedekarios #astarion #retrogamecon #baldursgate3

The panel beforehand is @timdownie.bsky.social and @davejones.actor so it's a stacked afternoon 😉

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Mrs. Dekarios #galetober @artsywarden.bsky.social · 15d

This willl be my #Galetober list. In case anyone wants to use the prompts 😶 (which I doubt) I guess you may tag me or put the # ? I’ll be using #AWGaletober2025

#galedekarios #galeofwaterdeep

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God's Favorite Princess Zine @shadowheartzine.bsky.social · 10d

We're God's Favorite Princess- A zine project that will be dedicated to our goth queen; Shadowheart; exploring both the light and the dark sides of her character! Keep an eye out for our Interest Check, coming soon!

godsfavoriteprincesszine.carrd.co

#bg3 #baldursgate3 #shadowheart #zine #fanzine

God's Favorite Princess Zine

page for zine info

godsfavoriteprincesszine.carrd.co

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Colours of the Gate Fanzine - 🏳️‍🌈 Pre-Orders Open Thru Oct 17 🏳️‍🌈 @coloursofthegate.bsky.social · 9d

(1/2) Colours of the Gate is running a charity raffle!

Every person that pre-orders our zine will be entered to win a print of this gorgeous piece by @miurgen.bsky.social, signed by Tim Downie.

Pre-Order Here: forms.gle/fyT95AV5eWTh...

#bg3 #GaleDekarios #bg3zine

A navy, yellow, and green art nouveau style graphic with a rainbow motif for the zine Colours of the Gate. It reads: Charity raffle. Art print signed by Tim Downie. Art by Miurgen. Pre-order to enter! It features an art piece depicting Gale reclined in a full bathtub, looking at the viewer. He is wearing a soaked through white button down shirt that is rolled up past his elbow and unbuttoned at the chest to reveal the orb.

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Shkura @shkura.bsky.social · 10d

Fun is expected. There will definitely be sketches every day, and then, once it's finished, I'll figure out what overall line to put it all together.

#baldur'sgate3 #bg3 #Inktober2025 #InkOfBaldursGate

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Perci-🏳️‍⚧️ @penned-by-perci.bsky.social · 17d

Are you going to RetroGameCon in Syracuse NY?

Are you a #BG3 fan?

Join us for an unofficial meet up!

We are working with staff to determine a location based on interest-

please share, repost, etc-

#baldursgate3 #galedekarios #halsin

@timdownie.bsky.social @davejones.actor

poster for a baldurs gate 3 fandom meet up at retro game con in october. the event it at 3:30 following the baldurs gate 3 panel. the location is tbd, pending conversation with con staff based on interest-

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BG3 Community Events @bg3events.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks for the tag! This is going to be a wonderful event!

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Stacey ❤︎ Monroe🔞⋆˙⟡♡ Vgen Artist ♡⟡˙⋆ @radiostacey.bsky.social · 23d

I’m happy to announce:
#bg3auweek26

This week long event will be January 18-24th and is open to everyone.

Art, VP, 3D Renders, Writers are all welcomed.

This event is Dead Dove and NSFW friendly (Be sure to tag properly).

Can’t wait see everyone’s AUs (alternate universes)

Week long event during the week of January 18-24 2026

The themes are in order:
Wild West
Modern
Paranormal
Futuristic
Musician
Royals
Freestyle

Event is Dead Dove and NSFW friendly be sure to tag. Use the hashtag #bg3auweek

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Colours of the Gate Fanzine - 🏳️‍🌈 Pre-Orders Open Thru Oct 17 🏳️‍🌈 @coloursofthegate.bsky.social · 29d

🏳️‍🌈Pre-Orders OPEN🏳️‍🌈

Pre-orders are open from Sept 12-Oct 10!

For a min donation of $5 USD or equivalent currency to one of our chosen charities, donors will receive the full digital zine and all digital merch. Our 🔞 zine can be added on at no extra cost.

More Info⬇️

#bg3 #bg3queer #zinepreorder

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. Donots 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.

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Janu-beary - A Halsin Fic Collab @bg3collabs.bsky.social · Sep 11

A little less than two weeks to get those applications in! Come and join us for what is sure to be a wildly creative project involving one of our favorite druids, #Halsin!

#halsin #silverbough #bg3 #bg3fanfic #fanfic #nsfw #nsfwfanfic

Janu-beary - A Halsin Fic Collab @bg3collabs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Applications to join as a contributor are now open!
forms.gle/oWRGHu3hh3JH...
The form is for both writers and artists, and you are welcome to apply for both if you would like to do both~
The form can also be edited, so don't worry if you want to change something later.
Form closes SUN 22ND SEPT
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Halsin Fic Collab Contributor Form

This is the Contributor Application for both Writers and Artists to join the Halsin Fic Collab! Once the proposals have been gathered, we will sort through them to work out which pitch is best for ea...

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Durgetash Week 2025 @bloodsweattyranny.bsky.social · Sep 3

Prompt submissions are now open! Help us decide what sort of content you create for our event!

Fill out our form here: forms.gle/bwXoDg2kW43p...

#durgetash #durgetashweek2025

Durgetash Week 2025 - Prompt Submission

Submit prompts anonymously to be voted on for our event. Participants are encouraged to fill out this form as many times as they would like; multiple prompts may be submitted at one time. Please for...

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BG3 Community Events @bg3events.bsky.social · May 14

BG3 Community Calendar:

calendar.online/29fcea72a98f...

Sub-Calendars:

📕 Zines

💕 Themed Events/ Weeks

🎟️ Giveaways and Raffles

🧙🏻‍♀️ Cons & Meetups

✏️ Fan Projects and Other

To submit an event:

🦋 Message us!

✉️ Email us! [email protected]

Tag:

#BG3Events #BG3CommunityCalendar

Kalender.digital

calendar.online

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Colours of the Gate Fanzine - 🏳️‍🌈 Pre-Orders Open Thru Oct 17 🏳️‍🌈 @coloursofthegate.bsky.social · Sep 1

🏳️‍🌈 Charity Spotlight Thread 🏳️‍🌈

Colours of the Gate Fanzine - 🏳️‍🌈 Pre-Orders Open Thru Oct 17 🏳️‍🌈 @coloursofthegate.bsky.social · Jun 13

One of four spotlights highlighting the LGBTQ+ centric charities our project is raising money for. First up is the Trevor Project:

www.thetrevorproject.org

A navy and yellow art-nouveau style graphic for the zine Colours of the Gate. It reads: Charity Spotlight. The Trevor Project. Provides 24/7 crisis services for LGBTQ+ young people. Advocates for the needs of LGBTQ+ young people through legislation, litigation, and public education. Campaigning against conversion therapy.

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One With the Weave - A Gale Fanzine - Free on Itchio @galefanzine.bsky.social · Sep 1

🔮Pre-Orders Closed🔮

Thank you to everyone who contributed! Your generosity raised $2,033.60 for charity. 💜

All zine bundles will be sent out over the next 24 hours, and we will post an update once they are completed.
#gale #zine #onewiththeweave #atozinefeed

Pre-Orders Closed
$2,033.60 Donated for Charity
spcai.org
SPCA International was founded in the U.S. in 2006. The mission of our organization is simple but vast: to advance the safety and well-being of animals.
$340.49
doctorswithoutborders.org
Independent, impartial medical humanitarian assistance to the people who need it most.
$1,214.43
worldliteracyfoundation.org
The World Literacy Foundation is on a mission to ensure that every child regardless of geographic location has the opportunity to acquire literacy skills and books to reach their full potential.
$276,70
Other
$201.98
Thank You
For Your Support
All bundles will be emailed shortly

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Baldur’s Flora 🪷✨ | pre-orders extended @bg3flowerzine.bsky.social · Aug 31

Hello everyone! With our original pre order date nearing its close, we’d like to make another announcement. Pre-orders will be extended by a month— till September 30th specifically.

There has been some real life emergencies and obligations amongst the mod team which has (1/3)

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One With the Weave - A Gale Fanzine - Free on Itchio @galefanzine.bsky.social · Aug 31

🔮Last day to Pre-Order🔮

$1,883.60 has been raised since July 7th! 🥰All thanks to your generosity and support!

Pre-orders will close after August 31st, TODAY, so don't miss out! 😲

More info and the form are located in the quoted post. 💜
#gale #bg3 #zine #preorders #atozinefeed

Last Day
$1,883.60 Donated
Since July 7th
spcai.org
SPCA International was founded in the U.S. in 2006. The mission of our organization is simple but vast: to advance the safety and well-being of animals.
$340.49
doctorswithoutborders.org
Independent, impartial medical humanitarian assistance to the people who need it most.
$1,214.43
worldliteracyfoundation.org
The World Literacy Foundation is on a mission to ensure that every child regardless of geographic location has the opportunity to acquire literacy skills and books to reach their full potential.
$276,70
Other
$51.98
Thank You
For Your Support
Pre-Order Through August 31st

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Colours of the Gate Fanzine - 🏳️‍🌈 Pre-Orders Open Thru Oct 17 🏳️‍🌈 @coloursofthegate.bsky.social · Aug 31

🏳️‍🌈 Contributor Spotlight 🏳️‍🌈

Introducing @misfitlunatik.bsky.social! It has been an honor to watch her work on a salacious work of art for this project. 👀

#bg3 #bg3queer #bg3zine #cotgzine

A navy and yellow art-nouveau style graphic for the zine Colours of the Gate. It reads: Misfitlunatik. She/her. Artist. Hi! I'm Misfit - a concept-artist and fanartist. I looooove Baaldur's Gate, Arcane, yearning ships, epic music, short fanfics and wild flowers. I'm happy and soooo excited to participate in this project, cause BG3 is a huge and extremely important part of my life 🤍

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Baldur's Gate: A Hallo-zine Special 🎃 | 21 days to go! @bg3hallozine.bsky.social · Aug 31

🗡️ CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT 🗡️

Meet @obisooth.bsky.social!

"I make Tiny Niss comics. I've been enthralled by Kar'niss for almost 2 years and enjoy drawing him. I love spiders (I have a few pet ones), thunderstorms, and space. I may or may not be a Drow in disguise."

#BG3Fanzine #BG3 #BG3Zine

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BG3 Community Events @bg3events.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hello folks!

The calendar has seen some updates today, so please feel free to check it out!

We have a lot of cool events and projects happening across the fandom right now, and they deserve all the support we can give-

Creativity builds our community, keep it up!

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Janu-beary - A Halsin Fic Collab @bg3collabs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Applications to join as a contributor are now open!
forms.gle/oWRGHu3hh3JH...
The form is for both writers and artists, and you are welcome to apply for both if you would like to do both~
The form can also be edited, so don't worry if you want to change something later.
Form closes SUN 22ND SEPT
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Halsin Fic Collab Contributor Form

This is the Contributor Application for both Writers and Artists to join the Halsin Fic Collab! Once the proposals have been gathered, we will sort through them to work out which pitch is best for ea...

forms.gle

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BG3 Community Events @bg3events.bsky.social · Aug 25

Weekly post- August 24th-31st-

August 1st-31st 🦇 Augustarion 🩸

August 25th-31st ⚔️ Wyll Ravengard Week ✨

#bg3Events #bg3CommunityCalendar #bg3

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BG3 Community Events @bg3events.bsky.social · Aug 20

Weekly post: August 17-24

August 1st-31st: 🩸 Augustarion 🦇

#bg3events #bg3CommunityCalendar #bg3

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Binary Sunset @binary-sunset.bsky.social · Aug 18

Just a reminder that #WyllWeek starts in 7 days! I can't wait to see what you make!

Binary Sunset @binary-sunset.bsky.social · May 18

⚔️Provoke the Blade and suffer its sting⚔️

I am running #WyllWeek from August 25-31st! It is open to all sorts of fanworks: art, fanfic, podfics, edits, poetry, whatever else!

Anything Wyll-related posted in the tag will be reblogged by me! You can post any fics to the AO3 collection! 1/2

A bronze and red graphic advertising Wyll Week.

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BG3 Kinktober 2025! @bg3kinktober.bsky.social · Aug 9

❤️Happy to announce prompts for #BG3 #Kinktober!❤️

Each day has multiple prompts so people can pick and choose at their leisure, or even combine them if they'd like!!

#BG3NSFW #BG3Kinktober

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