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If only it could be this visible everyday...

As part of our Pride Month celebrations, I unveiled a new orientation profile field on the forums. Since then, 9 people have filled it in with 8 completely different answers, speaking to both the many different aspects of the LGBTQ+ community and to the vibrancy of our own community. As we close out this month's celebration, I wanted to share the stories of how and why some of them choose the label that they did.

First we have our Thane of Gaming, Marzipan (New montith), who shares three stories from their life that led them to discovering that they're a "proud pagan bisexual enby".

Next, our Neon Princess Neon Abigail, who admits that she's still figuring things out but for now concludes that she "just likes people. Any people".

Finally, our Jarl of Culture and Delegate Michi (Penguin Dictators), talks about why he's a "Michisexual <3".

Three people, three identities, three paths to getting there. Some like Mars and myself (demisexual) were able to find a word in the rainbow of labels that best described us, while others like Neon Abigail and Michi created their own label to best fit their own unique and personal feelings about their orientation. And that was just the tip of the iceberg: other entires include gay, pansexual, queer, and straight (I think), reflecting the different journies, discoveries, and feelings of the people behind them. Together, our LGBTQ+ community is vibrant, supportive, and strong, and it's one of the things I'm most proud of as Founder of Wintreath.

Thank you to Marzipan, Neon Abigail, and Michi for volunteering to put their stories out there. It's not an easy thing to do on such a personal matter, but these stories are important to tell because to one extent or another they're all our stories in the LGBTQ+ community: stories of uncertainty, of striving to figure out just who we are, and ultimately of self-discovery and triumph. And to everyone else, if you would like to share your own story or reply to one of these stories, check out the topic we've set up on the forums for that here.

Stay true to yourself, and stay frosty,
-Winter

• Welcome to PhoenixJet (Thuragin), who comes to us as a friend of Svipjoth, and enjoys all kinds of neat things from driving and riding to gaming, repairing, climbing and more. Please give them a warm welcome to Wintreath!

If you would like to become a Citizen of Wintreath, all you have to do is join our forums and then fill out this form. Citizens gain full rights under our regional constitution, gain access to Citizen-only areas of the forums and Discord, and can participate in our government from our all-Citizen assembly to the Cabinet that runs the day-to-do operations of Wintreath.

• Cards Against Humanity - July 4th, 9PM (Discord #zaphyr Channel)

• Mixed Bag Game Night - July 5th, 10PM (Discord #gaming/In-Game Channels)
  

Wintreath's Twitter Adventure Begins! (Link opens to Twitter)
Wintermoot announced that Wintreath now has a home on Twitter, where news and information about what's going on in our community will be posted. Since then, the page has gained 7 followers and we received a warm welcome to the platform by our friends in India, which made for an exciting start to our adventure! Check out the link and follow for all kinds of neat stuff about Wintreath!

Voting for Wintreath's Finest Ends Today!
Wintreath's Finest is our monthly contest to recognize the Citizen who stood out and made a real impact in the community this month. This month's nominees are Arenado (North Gralend), TGN (The Greenlandic North), and Marzipan (New montith), so check the link and vote for the person you think has been our Finest in June!

Wintreath Raises Money for LGBTQ+ Rights Organization
As part of our Pride Month celebration, we raised $300 for Out and Equal, an organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Thank you to all the Wintreans who contributed to this worthy cause during the month, and thank you to Marzipan for organizing this effort! Once again, I'm blown away by what our community can do when we band together.

Wintreath LGBTQ+ Playlist Released! (Link Opens to Spotify)
Marzipan also released our LGBTQ+ playlist, composed of songs that our members posted for having some meaning, beat, or vibe that's relevant to the LGBTQ+ community or to the LGBTQ+ identity. In posting the playlist, Mars described it as "an eclectic mix, just like Wintreath's community", and I know it's also awesome, just like Wintreath's community, too. ;)

Neon Abigail wins LGBTQ+ Art Contest!
Our LGBTQ+ art contest also came to an end, with Neon Abigail winning for her entry "How I Met Your Father", followed closely by Gattoartico for his untitled story entry. Congratulations to Neon Abigail, and thanks to everybody who entered in something! Although the contest is over, the art is as great as ever. Check out the link to see all the entries!

Wintreath's Fav LGBTQ+ Character Contest Ends!
The Favourite LGBTQ+ character contest also concluded, with Raymond Holt from Brooklyn Nine Nine narrowly beating out Waylon Smithers from The Simpsons. Congratulations to Marzipan for submitting the winning entry!

Aliens is our Avatar Theme of the Month!
Nominated by Marzipan (New montith) in honor of World UFO Day, which is July 2nd, Aliens won after the only other nomination was withdrawn. Everyone is encouraged to update their forum avatars, Discord pfps, and NationStates flags to reflect our theme this month!

Rnesspo World News IV
TGN also created a fourth edition, with formatting and graphics right on the forum page this time! In this edition, a war crimes trial concludes, the definitions of sleep and nap are updated, and a note on dirt naps.

Tales of Stigya: The Rise of Roxas - Links and Media
Stigya's (The stigyan triumvirate) long-running story comes to the forums this week as well! Check out the link to catch up on previous chapters, read about the inspirations behind the story, and listen to a story-themed playlist! Stigya has also posted the first several chapters to the story forum.

Rollspelskra - Roleplay

• July 2022 Roleplay Poll & Charter Ratification and New Vote

• Wintreath High School RP

• International Terrorist Incident RP
  

Everything Else

• Moments Tha Made You Cry
  

Winbassadors: Wintreath’s Face to Other Communities
Ambassadors (named Winbassadors on the Discord because ambassador was already taken) represent Wintreath to other communities. This involves joining their forums and Discord, keeping track of what’s going on there, posting our dispatches and information, and contributing to our foreign dispatch, the Auora Borealis. If you’re a Citizen and would like to join the Winbassador program, contact Wintermoot on Discord!

The Dungeon Masters: Wintreath's Gaming Leaders
Dungeon Masters help organize and run gaming nights: everything from Discord games like Cards Against Humanity to video games like Jackbox and Among Us. This is a great way to help contribute to Wintreath’s community that doesn’t involve NationStates, for those Citizens who have moved on from the NS side. If you’re interested in becoming a Dungeon Master, check the linked dispatch!

Rollspelskra: Wintreath's Roleplaying Guild
Rollspelskra is where the best roleplaying in Wintreath happens, with a focus on well-organized and moderated RPs that follow good etiquette. Join by showing you know the RP fallacies and how to avoid them, then once in propose and vote on monthly official RPs or create and join other RPs created by members. Check the link to explore Rollspelskra and join in on the fun!