herm
@herm8281.bsky.social
lead organizer of @spotlight-marathon.bsky.social
i commentate hollow knight speedruns when i'm not busy with school!!!! i also love vocaloid, project moon, and hololive JP. EN/ES/日本語OK. 日本研究の大学生で、日本語能力試験一級勉強中。ホロライブやボカロ大好き！
i commentate hollow knight speedruns when i'm not busy with school!!!! i also love vocaloid, project moon, and hololive JP. EN/ES/日本語OK. 日本研究の大学生で、日本語能力試験一級勉強中。ホロライブやボカロ大好き！
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herm
@herm8281.bsky.social
· Apr 25
Hello! This is Spotlight, A Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to take place in the form of a charity Twitch marathon livestream in August 2025.
We'll update this page regularly, but most organizing occurs in our Discord server:
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
We'll update this page regularly, but most organizing occurs in our Discord server:
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
Join the Spotlight Discord Server!
A Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to be held online in August 2025! | 8 members
discord.gg
i'm organizing a charity livestream marathon to showcase LGBTQIA+ gamers and artists while raising money for trans rights :) i'll post more formally about it when we announce more information in early may but please follow the account for updates!
thank you so much to everyone who supported Spotlight: runners, artists, restreamers, hosts, organizers, donors, chatters!!! it makes me so happy that we were able to come together in support of such a wonderful organization 🥰
WOW!!!!!! Thank you so much, everyone,
for making Spotlight a huge success.
We raised $1064.40 for The Knights and Orchids Society!
We still have some unclaimed incentives! If you'd like to claim one, make a donation before 2359 EDT on Sunday!
You can still enter both art raffle incentives, too
for making Spotlight a huge success.
We raised $1064.40 for The Knights and Orchids Society!
We still have some unclaimed incentives! If you'd like to claim one, make a donation before 2359 EDT on Sunday!
You can still enter both art raffle incentives, too
August 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
thank you so much to everyone who supported Spotlight: runners, artists, restreamers, hosts, organizers, donors, chatters!!! it makes me so happy that we were able to come together in support of such a wonderful organization 🥰
omg omg omg !!!!!
come watch so many AMAZING LGBTQ+ speedrunners and artists showcase their talents from 11 EDT tomorrow!!!!!
and, if you're able, donate to TKO! our amazing list of incentives will be released later tonight :)
come watch so many AMAZING LGBTQ+ speedrunners and artists showcase their talents from 11 EDT tomorrow!!!!!
and, if you're able, donate to TKO! our amazing list of incentives will be released later tonight :)
everyone!!! Spotlight is TOMORROW!!!
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
spotlight_marathon - Twitch
Spotlight is a Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to be held on August 15th-17th, 2025. The showcase will take the form of a marathon livestream on a single Twitch channel with the purpose...
www.twitch.tv
August 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
omg omg omg !!!!!
come watch so many AMAZING LGBTQ+ speedrunners and artists showcase their talents from 11 EDT tomorrow!!!!!
and, if you're able, donate to TKO! our amazing list of incentives will be released later tonight :)
come watch so many AMAZING LGBTQ+ speedrunners and artists showcase their talents from 11 EDT tomorrow!!!!!
and, if you're able, donate to TKO! our amazing list of incentives will be released later tonight :)
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everyone!!! Spotlight is TOMORROW!!!
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
spotlight_marathon - Twitch
Spotlight is a Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to be held on August 15th-17th, 2025. The showcase will take the form of a marathon livestream on a single Twitch channel with the purpose...
www.twitch.tv
August 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
everyone!!! Spotlight is TOMORROW!!!
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
!!!! listen to nyx !!!! nyx is so cool !!!! has nyx ever been wrong
My fellow LGBT gamers and creatives - consider applying for Spotlight by 7/14! It’s an LGBT Talent Show and Gaming Marathon raising money for The Knights and Orchids Society, a black trans-led org that provides heath, education, and financial services to black TLGB+ folks in the southern US
hi everyone!! reminder that our submissions close in **5 DAYS!** it's not too late to submit your proposal for a gaming / art segment, so please fill out the oengus form [for gaming] or the google form [for art] and join our discord!!
July 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
!!!! listen to nyx !!!! nyx is so cool !!!! has nyx ever been wrong
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My fellow LGBT gamers and creatives - consider applying for Spotlight by 7/14! It’s an LGBT Talent Show and Gaming Marathon raising money for The Knights and Orchids Society, a black trans-led org that provides heath, education, and financial services to black TLGB+ folks in the southern US
hi everyone!! reminder that our submissions close in **5 DAYS!** it's not too late to submit your proposal for a gaming / art segment, so please fill out the oengus form [for gaming] or the google form [for art] and join our discord!!
July 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
My fellow LGBT gamers and creatives - consider applying for Spotlight by 7/14! It’s an LGBT Talent Show and Gaming Marathon raising money for The Knights and Orchids Society, a black trans-led org that provides heath, education, and financial services to black TLGB+ folks in the southern US
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hey y'all! by popular demand, we've opened a Google Form application for artist submissions! to apply, simply give us a description of your segment, a time estimate, and attach a piece of your work!
please share widely to artists of all kinds <3 the form closes july 14!
forms.gle/hEH96euZcbPC...
please share widely to artists of all kinds <3 the form closes july 14!
forms.gle/hEH96euZcbPC...
forms.gle
July 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
hey y'all! by popular demand, we've opened a Google Form application for artist submissions! to apply, simply give us a description of your segment, a time estimate, and attach a piece of your work!
please share widely to artists of all kinds <3 the form closes july 14!
forms.gle/hEH96euZcbPC...
please share widely to artists of all kinds <3 the form closes july 14!
forms.gle/hEH96euZcbPC...
You Should Submit To Spotlight!!!!!!! [if you are over 16 and identify as LGBTQIA+]
you should also consider providing a donation incentive :) or volunteering for commentary or hosting [more info about that soon!]
you should also consider providing a donation incentive :) or volunteering for commentary or hosting [more info about that soon!]
hi everyone!
we're extending our submission deadline to JULY 14th at 2359 GMT+1! we've received amazing submissions so far and want to give you all some extra time to prepare more! please reach out to anyone you think would be interested in joining us :)
we're extending our submission deadline to JULY 14th at 2359 GMT+1! we've received amazing submissions so far and want to give you all some extra time to prepare more! please reach out to anyone you think would be interested in joining us :)
June 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
You Should Submit To Spotlight!!!!!!! [if you are over 16 and identify as LGBTQIA+]
you should also consider providing a donation incentive :) or volunteering for commentary or hosting [more info about that soon!]
you should also consider providing a donation incentive :) or volunteering for commentary or hosting [more info about that soon!]
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seeing a lot of amazing artists engaging with the account...we hope you'll consider sharing your art through us! you can advertise your commissions, show off your portfolio, talk about your OCs/AUs, or give us a peek into your creative process!
if you have any questions, feel free to message us :3
if you have any questions, feel free to message us :3
June 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
seeing a lot of amazing artists engaging with the account...we hope you'll consider sharing your art through us! you can advertise your commissions, show off your portfolio, talk about your OCs/AUs, or give us a peek into your creative process!
if you have any questions, feel free to message us :3
if you have any questions, feel free to message us :3
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hey everyone! thanks for the love over the past few days <3 we hope your pride month is going amazing!
just checking in to plug our Discord again! you can discuss ideas for submissions, ask questions, and hang out with an amazing group of people :)
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
just checking in to plug our Discord again! you can discuss ideas for submissions, ask questions, and hang out with an amazing group of people :)
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
Join the Spotlight Discord Server!
A Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to be held online in August 2025! | 26 members
discord.gg
June 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
hey everyone! thanks for the love over the past few days <3 we hope your pride month is going amazing!
just checking in to plug our Discord again! you can discuss ideas for submissions, ask questions, and hang out with an amazing group of people :)
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
just checking in to plug our Discord again! you can discuss ideas for submissions, ask questions, and hang out with an amazing group of people :)
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
i wrote a story for Grubday this year which was read by the amazing Grub Gamer [fireb0rn] !! you can read it here if you'd like [website credits to @blossomthecellist.bsky.social ]
thank you so much to the Grubday organizers for an amazing event!!!!
thank you so much to the Grubday organizers for an amazing event!!!!
If you wish to read the grubbin grubtacular story of The glorious adventure of Gonzo the Grub by the fabulous @herm8281.bsky.social
You can find the amazing short story here: www.smallhomothetyorganization.org/grubby/gonzo...
You can find the amazing short story here: www.smallhomothetyorganization.org/grubby/gonzo...
The Glorious Quest of Gonzo the Grub
The Glorious Quest of Gonzo the Grub, a short story written by herm8281 for Grub-a-Thon 2025.
www.smallhomothetyorganization.org
June 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
i wrote a story for Grubday this year which was read by the amazing Grub Gamer [fireb0rn] !! you can read it here if you'd like [website credits to @blossomthecellist.bsky.social ]
thank you so much to the Grubday organizers for an amazing event!!!!
thank you so much to the Grubday organizers for an amazing event!!!!
proud to finally have a depths of wikipedia post i recognize :3
June 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
proud to finally have a depths of wikipedia post i recognize :3
proud to be old. i can hear my bones creaking already
[it's my birthday!]
[it's my birthday!]
May 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
proud to be old. i can hear my bones creaking already
[it's my birthday!]
[it's my birthday!]
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Welcome to the Hollow Knight Community Bluesky account! Keep an eye out for community events happening soon 👀 for now, don’t forget about the 2025 Any% Tournament still happening! Catch up on all of the races on YouTube, link in description 🤓 there may be a race happening in a couple hours too 😌
May 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Welcome to the Hollow Knight Community Bluesky account! Keep an eye out for community events happening soon 👀 for now, don’t forget about the 2025 Any% Tournament still happening! Catch up on all of the races on YouTube, link in description 🤓 there may be a race happening in a couple hours too 😌
y'all, Spotlight submissions are open now! please share around to your LGBTQIA+ artist and gamer friends :) we're hoping to get a wide variety of communities involved so we can celebrate each other (and support TKO) as much as possible <3
SUBMISSIONS FOR SPOTLIGHT ARE NOW OPEN!!!
Read our submission guidelines here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Submit your runs here:
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
reposts appreciated <3
Read our submission guidelines here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Submit your runs here:
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
reposts appreciated <3
What is Spotlight?
What is Spotlight? Spotlight is a Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights. The showcase will take the form of a marathon livestream on a single Twitch channel with the purpose of raising money ...
docs.google.com
May 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
y'all, Spotlight submissions are open now! please share around to your LGBTQIA+ artist and gamer friends :) we're hoping to get a wide variety of communities involved so we can celebrate each other (and support TKO) as much as possible <3
Reposted by herm
SUBMISSIONS FOR SPOTLIGHT ARE NOW OPEN!!!
Read our submission guidelines here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Submit your runs here:
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
reposts appreciated <3
Read our submission guidelines here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Submit your runs here:
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
reposts appreciated <3
What is Spotlight?
What is Spotlight? Spotlight is a Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights. The showcase will take the form of a marathon livestream on a single Twitch channel with the purpose of raising money ...
docs.google.com
May 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
SUBMISSIONS FOR SPOTLIGHT ARE NOW OPEN!!!
Read our submission guidelines here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Submit your runs here:
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
reposts appreciated <3
Read our submission guidelines here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Submit your runs here:
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
reposts appreciated <3
It's happening!! Get excited for Spotlight :)
Hi all, we're immensely proud to announce that Spotlight will be raising money for @tkoalabama.bsky.social, an amazing organization providing critical health, education, and financial services to Black TLGB+ people in the American South :)
We're opening our submission page in 5 days!!! Get excited
We're opening our submission page in 5 days!!! Get excited
May 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It's happening!! Get excited for Spotlight :)
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Remember to be nice to LGBT+ people or i biting you
May 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Remember to be nice to LGBT+ people or i biting you
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Hello! This is Spotlight, A Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to take place in the form of a charity Twitch marathon livestream in August 2025.
We'll update this page regularly, but most organizing occurs in our Discord server:
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
We'll update this page regularly, but most organizing occurs in our Discord server:
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
Join the Spotlight Discord Server!
A Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to be held online in August 2025! | 8 members
discord.gg
April 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hello! This is Spotlight, A Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to take place in the form of a charity Twitch marathon livestream in August 2025.
We'll update this page regularly, but most organizing occurs in our Discord server:
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
We'll update this page regularly, but most organizing occurs in our Discord server:
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
i'm organizing a charity livestream marathon to showcase LGBTQIA+ gamers and artists while raising money for trans rights :) i'll post more formally about it when we announce more information in early may but please follow the account for updates!
Hello! This is Spotlight, A Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to take place in the form of a charity Twitch marathon livestream in August 2025.
We'll update this page regularly, but most organizing occurs in our Discord server:
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
We'll update this page regularly, but most organizing occurs in our Discord server:
discord.gg/vUCMf7cK8p
Join the Spotlight Discord Server!
A Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to be held online in August 2025! | 8 members
discord.gg
April 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
i'm organizing a charity livestream marathon to showcase LGBTQIA+ gamers and artists while raising money for trans rights :) i'll post more formally about it when we announce more information in early may but please follow the account for updates!
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Wel while all of yu waz worried abowt tariffs and such i waz COMMIT THA CRIMB!
April 2, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Wel while all of yu waz worried abowt tariffs and such i waz COMMIT THA CRIMB!
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realizing now i can change the "i'm studying for jlpt n2" on my profile because i've passed n2!!!!!! wahoo
finally at the point where i feel comfortable answering "yes" to "do you speak japanese" and it's a great feeling
finally at the point where i feel comfortable answering "yes" to "do you speak japanese" and it's a great feeling
February 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
realizing now i can change the "i'm studying for jlpt n2" on my profile because i've passed n2!!!!!! wahoo
finally at the point where i feel comfortable answering "yes" to "do you speak japanese" and it's a great feeling
finally at the point where i feel comfortable answering "yes" to "do you speak japanese" and it's a great feeling
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big stretch but horizontal
February 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
big stretch but horizontal
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January 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM