The Republic of the Wolf Pack Xanthera & LGBTQ+ Roots

The Republic of the Wolf Pack Xanthera has a long history of standing with the LGBTQ+ community, tracing back to our earliest roots. Our founding came in response to the rise of hate crimes from groups like the Ku Klux Klan and other forces of prejudice. We were tired of seeing a world where people were attacked over and over again simply for who they were — so we built a nation where no one has to face that hate, and we are proud we did.

The Bold Face of Xanthera

In the Republic, we strive to make sure no one will ever have to experience prejudice, no matter who they are or what they identify as. This is why petitions such as:

  • Petition IIV – Right to identify as another species

  • Petition IIC – Right to be free from hate for identifying as part-species

  • Petition XXI – Para-Species Anti-Hate Laws Act

…have all been signed into law. Together, they are enshrined as Section 24, Article 335.4 of the Xantherian Law Database.

This means that when you fill out your citizenship forms, you have the freedom to identify as part animal if you wish — your identity will be recognized and protected.

LGBTQIA+ Groups and Identities

The Republic of the Wolf Pack Xanthera proudly recognizes and protects the full spectrum of LGBTQIA+ identities. Each identity represents a community of people with their own history, struggles, and strength.

Core Letters

  • L – Lesbian: Women who are emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to other women.

  • G – Gay: People (often men) who are emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to people of the same gender.

  • B – Bisexual: People who are attracted to more than one gender.

  • T – Transgender: People whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth.

  • Q – Queer/Questioning:

    • Queer is a reclaimed umbrella term for people who don’t identify as heterosexual or cisgender.

    • Questioning describes people who are still exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.

  • I – Intersex: People born with physical sex characteristics (such as chromosomes, hormones, or anatomy) that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female.

  • A – Asexual/Agender:

    • Asexual people experience little or no sexual attraction.

    • Agender people identify as having no gender or being outside the gender binary.

  • + (Plus): Recognizes all other identities not listed in the main acronym.

Expanded “+” Terms

  • Pansexual: People who are attracted to others regardless of gender.

  • Demisexual: People who only experience sexual attraction after forming a strong emotional bond.

  • Nonbinary: People whose gender identity does not fit within the traditional categories of male or female.

  • Genderfluid: People whose gender identity shifts or changes over time.

  • Two-Spirit: A modern, umbrella term used in some Indigenous North American cultures to describe people who embody both masculine and feminine spirits.

Xantherian-Recognized Communities

In addition to global LGBTQIA+ identities, the Republic of the Wolf Pack Xanthera also proudly recognizes para-species and related communities as part of our culture and protections:

  • Therians: People who identify spiritually or psychologically as an animal, often with a deep inner connection to that species.

  • Furries: Members of a creative fandom centered around anthropomorphic animals; some use fursonas (animal characters) to express identity, community, and creativity.

  • Pups: People in the pup play or “puppy community,” who embrace aspects of pup identity either socially, playfully, or symbolically.

Other Animal and Creature Communities

  • Otherkin: People who identify spiritually, mentally, or in a non-physical way as beings not fully human. This can include animals, mythological creatures, or other entities.

  • Scalies: A subgroup of the furry community who focus on reptilian or amphibian identities or characters (such as dragons, lizards, or snakes).

  • Avian/Featheries: Community members whose identity or character is bird-based (hawks, ravens, owls, etc.).

  • Aquatics/Fishies: People who connect with marine or aquatic creatures such as dolphins, sharks, or merfolk.

  • Dragonkin: Otherkin or therians who specifically identify with dragons, either mythological or symbolic.

  • Wolfkin, Foxkin, Catkin, etc.: Species-specific kinfolk communities where people identify deeply with a single type of animal.

  • Kittens (Pet Play): People who take on feline roles, identities, or personas in playful or symbolic ways.

  • Ponies (Pony Play): People who embrace equine roles or personas in social or play settings.

  • In Xanthera, all of these groups are welcomed and legally protected under our Para-Species Anti-Hate Laws.