voices beneath the tides [EVENT]

𝐈. INTRO

𝐈𝐈. INFO

𝐈𝐈𝐈. EVENT DATES

𝐈𝐕. RULES

𝐕. HOW TO

𝐕𝐈. PICK YOUR PATH

𝐕𝐈𝐈. PROMPTS

𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈. PRIZES

𝐈𝐗. OUTRO

𝐗. CREDITS

hello everyone, welcome to the first event of our marvelous summer!

do you like mermaids? because we love them!

keep reading to us in this wonderful adventure.

“Voices Beneath the Tides” is a Pride-themed Voltron Mermaid AU event where our beloved characters explore life beneath the ocean and truths within themselves.

🪸 Queer merfolk

🪸 Ancient pearls of truth

🪸 Magical tail transformations

🪸 Deep-sea pride and found family

wether you’re a writer, artist, or editor, this is your chance to create something magical, emotional, and empowering!

this event will be ongoing from:

JUNE 2nd - JUNE 15th

so don’t miss out on the opportunity to us!

as with every other event we’ve had, please make sure to follow our community’s [Guidelines] at all times!

general rules:

‧ do not judge people’s opinion. this is a free space for everyone to express themselves. if you don’t like it, leave it.

‧ please make sure to credit any piece of media you use in your posts.

‧ no nsfw blogs, wikis, nor artwork will be accepted. if something of the sort is posted, it will be deleted on sight and the will be personally ed by a . please, check out our nsfw psa for further details: :email:

artists:

‧ unless you possess the verified artist title, you must add in proof that the artwork is yours! wether it’s a time lapse or a screenshot of the layers. if you post traditional art, please also add in a picture where your hand is visible next to the artwork.

‧ do not steal anybody’s artwork and claim it as your own!

writers:

‧ texts in a blog or wiki should contain more than 5 sentences. if not, they’ll be counted as spam and deleted.

‧ please add triggers should you ever touch remotely trigging topics in your stories.

editors:

• if you do not own the verified editor title, you are required to add proof of your edits (eg: screenshot of layers or a time lapse)

• should you use any piece of art, credit it properly. if it’s yours and you don’t have the verified artist title, provide us with proof that the art is yours.

how to

O1. create a blog post with your entry

O2. use the tag #VoicesBeneathTheTides

O3. mention which path you followed (if any)

O4. include your medium: art, writing, editing

O5. make sure to post before June 15th!

multiple entries are welcome!

all genders, sexualities, and headcanons are celebrated here.

:anchor:

choose your medium! or all three, if you wish

:shell: writers

• one-shots, drabbles, headcanons, letters, journals

• explore themes of identity, found family, or magical transformation

•use the given prompts or create your own AU story

:shell: artists

• design mermaid paladins with unique tails and Pride themes

• draw bonding moments, Pride reefs, glowing underwater scenes

• use flag colors in tails, magic, and character accessories — if you’re up for the challenge you can comment down below and either me or muji will give you a pride flag. that will be your color palette for your design!

:shell: editors

• create moodboards, aesthetics, quote edits, stat cards

• use oceanic overlays and Pride colors

• show off queer magic, romance, or identity in your visual edits

these paths are completely optional! feel free to use them as a guide to your entry piece

:shell: O1. the Shell of Truth – Coming Out & Identity

• stories of self-acceptance, first glows, reclaimed names, or silent struggles finally voiced.

🪸O2. The Reef of Radiance – Queer Joy & Found Family

• happy moments, shared homes, Pride celebrations, and magical bonding under starlit waves.

:ocean: O3. The Abyss Below – Conflict, Suppression & Power

• fight against deep-sea oppression, stolen voices, or forbidden love that defies Galra rule.

feel free to choose one, mix them up , or ignore paths entirely.

follow your creative current!

just like the paths, these prompts are completely optional! feel free to ignore them, if you’re already feeling inspired.

:black_nib: “my tail started glowing when I told the truth…”

:black_nib: “we exchanged pearls, not words.”

:black_nib: “you can’t ban color from the ocean.”

:black_nib: “i’d never seen another merfolk like me—until you swam into view.”

:black_nib: “every scar on my fin tells a story I used to be afraid to tell.”

of course, we’ll be giving out prizes to the best entries!

🥇:: featured post & profile - “Pearl of the Event” title

🥈:: featured profile - “Glows the Brightest”

🥉:: “Keeper of the Tides”

but not to fear, every participant will get a title based on their medium!

— writers :: “Siren of Stories”

— editors :: “Wavecatcher”

— artists :: “Bubble Painter”

this is the end of this blog! thank you to all of those that stuck around and read till the end.

with this, i bid you goodbye!

cover image art :: @aimaduragon

cover image editing :: eden

blog theme :: eden

writing :: muji