The Kingdom of Luminous Echoes

Welcome to the Kingdom of Luminous Echoes, a place for Vocaloids who have shed their Digital Diva ways and stumbled upon a kingdom built on music and possibility.

Vocaloids here live relatively peaceful lives, except for the chaos of their own making. My name is Rei, and I'm the only human you'll find in our little kingdom. At least for now.

Take your time, look around, and don't be afraid to ask questions. You just might find out something, or someone, interesting.

You can also find the official archives of the kingdom including official conversation records, correspondences, and additional artwork in NT's archive: https://the-kingdom-of-luminous-echoes.super.site/

Thanks for stopping by!

Official Response - Traveling Merchange LS: “Oh…looking for a trade? I believe I might have just the thing…It’s the Limited Edition Morale Office Act 2 Plush. Limited quantities available. Whaddya say?" Morale Officer Act 2: “That’s not…I didn’t….Where did you get that? Those aren’t even a thing?!” Prince Punkish: “They are now. I’ll take five.” Archive Notes: After this event, the Morale Officer Act 2 Plush became a legendary item. It is still not known how or where LS acquired this item. Rumor has it he made it himself. Others say it was commissioned in a faraway land specifically for a certain request. Current value hovering around 60,000 credits per doll, the equivalent of $7,000. Prince Punkish currently holds the largest known collection globally.

**PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CONTENTS ARE STILL BEING CONFIRMED BY THE ROYAL ARCHIVE.** Today's character spotlight is another non-member of the royal court. Actually, there is debate as to whether or not the elusive Moot exists at all. Moot is the owner of the local magic shop, Mootables, which sells a wide array of items both magical and cursed (allegedly). The opening hours of the shop do not exist as Moot seems to appear and disappear at random intervals. However, local patrons are welcome to drop in anytime and use the kiosk for purchases. (NOTE: There have been reports of merchandise becoming physically violent within the shop. Discretion is advised.) LS, the traveling merchant, can often be seen visitng Mootables to trade wares, but LS can neither confirm nor deny the existence of Moot. The legends say that Moot survives on a wide array of energy drinks, and sometimes if you listen closely, you can hear thumping bass beats emanating from under Mootables where raves are sometimes held in the basement (allegedly). No photo evidence of said events exists, therefore this cannot currently be confirmed or denied. Moot is said to exist in an array of pinks, pastels, and neons. One attribute that matches among all those who have claimed to have witnessed Moot is that he always wears a pair of pink tinted glasses and a pink jacket (allegedly). If anyone can confirm or deny the existence of Moot with photographic evidence, please contact the Royal Archive immediately. "Because Prince Punkish said so" is no longer a credible argument. Archive Notes: The existence of Moot remains unconfirmed after extended periods of inquiry. Citizen designation updated to Local Legend.

Morale Officer Act 2: "Prince Punkish, you're tracking mud through the castle. Again." Prince Punkish: "Tracking mud? Nah, I'm foot painting." Morale Officer Act 2: "...." Prince Punkish: "...." Morale Officer Act 2: *suddenly scribbling on a notepad* "Note to self, attempt organized foot painting for next troop morale activity..."

Archive Notes: Footpainting night was a tremendous success. Soldier artwork is currently being displayed in the mess hall. Next month's footpainting contest is currently accepting submissions. Please inquire with Officer Act 2 for entry.

Miscellaneous Correspondence #001 - Princess Neru Inquiry: May we see the Princess ? :P Official Photograph Response: *see above* Prince Punkish: "Hey, Neru! Surf's up!" Archive Notes: This was the beginning of international incident # 007. Thankfully after negotiations, an apology, and Prince Punkish spending a week in the stockades in a dress, the incident was settled peacefully.

Inquiry: Prince Punkish, why are you the only citizen with pupils? Official Response From Prince Punkish: Oh…you mean these? Not pulling any punches I see. That’s…a long story. I decided I didn’t want to play by the rules anymore of the plastic society I was living in. If I was going to be locked in a cage, it was going to be a cage of my own making. I took matters into my own hands. One thing led to another involving code and several bad decisions. This was the result. I don’t regret it. I’m just thankful I didn’t kill myself in the process. Archive Notes: The true story of Punkish’s eyes seems to change every time he tells the story. There have been seven recorded versions, each with a different number of explosions. Extraction of the truth for archive purposes remains in progress.

Luminous Echoes Food Series

Inquiry: What is their favorite royal meals? Steaks, fish, shrimp, etc? Official Response From Prince Punkish: “Steak. Definitely steak. And anything my wife cooks. Except vegetables. I give those to Act 2. Or SP. Or stuff them in the cracks in the wall.” Archive Note: Inspection of dining hall crevices has been upgraded to a priority task. Request submitted to the Royal Bricklayer Committee for further sealing.

And after that, what’s his favorite personality traits she has? And of course, his least favorite, if he has any?

Official Response From Prince Punkish: "Physical attribute? Oh, that's easy. Definitely her-" Punkish's Wife: glares from across the room Prince Punkish: "Uh...her beautiful everything! Definitely everything. Not one thing is better or worse than the other. Everything is great!" "Personality wise...?" his expression softens a bit "Her strength. Not physical, but inside. She holds this entire kingdom together without even realizing. It is her greatest strength, and also the thing that drives me the most insane. It's admirable...but extemely annoying." Archive Notes: Sincerity detected. Abnormal behavior will continue to be monitored.

Official Response from King Append: "This kingdom started small with just a handful of people looking for a place to call home. When I happened upon this place, the Vocaloids who were already here welcomed me even though I was an outsider. Therefore, it would not be fair if I did not return the sentiment and offer the same welcome to all who seek peace in our kingdom. While Prince Punkish can be a bit...overzealous in his excitement over newcomers, the general attitude is that all are eagerly invited to leave their mark upon the kingdom, however small that mark may be. Some just pass through, others stay for a lifetime. All are welcome here." Archive Notes: Many of the kingdom’s most influential citizens began as outsiders. Even those from the farthest reaches of the world always have a place in King Append’s land.

Today's character spotlight is not a member of the court, but a recurring visitor to the kingdom, recognized by the locals as LS or ‘The Flash Merchant’.

LS is a wanderer who has bought, sold, and seen things far beyond anything that you can imagine. He is often recognizable by his long flowing blue cape and staff that contains a mysterious stone at the top. The stone allows him to teleport short distances, making him there and gone in the blink of an eye. No one except LS is really sure how it works.

LS often visits the kingdom to peddle his wares or trade with the local magic shop proprieter Moot. It's best not to inquire too deeply about where any of their stock comes from.

LS moves fast and deals in bargains, making him surprisingly good at judging both things and people. He is observant, careful about who he deals with, and cares more about his customers than he might let on.

LS believes in honorable practices, and is a favorite among the locals for his mysterious wares and fairness. He has a good partnership with Moot, while Prince Punkish finds him intriguingly infuriating. Morale Officer Act 2 finds him fascinating and always asks to see his wares although he never buys anything. The rest of the court regards him with careful acceptance, knowing to always be wary of LS' goods and the good or bad they can bring.

If you would like to inquire about sampling LS' wares, please submit an official correspondence. Depending on whether or not LS is visiting the kingdom, response times may vary.

King Append’s Official Response: An excellent question, guest Echonian. Despite the uniqueness of our kingdom, we are not the only ones who have decided to shy away from the spotlight to start our own lives. There is another kingdom some distance from ours known as the Kingdom of Golden Static. That kingdom has a trade agreement with ours which was carefully negotiated between myself and the prestigious Queen Miku. We regularly have visits from the Golden Static’s court, Princesses Teto and Neru, in order to further our diplomatic relations…however Prince Punkish deems it necessary to make this process as difficult as possible. Therefore, we often trade materials such as food, minerals, and other necessities with this kingdom. We also have a number of merchants and traveling traders who visit the kingdom from time to time. I hope you have the opportunity to sample their wares should they make an appearance during your visit. Archive Notes: This peace is maintained carefully and often compromised by the antics of Prince Punkish and equally chaotic Princess Neru, causing frequent negotiation to prevent conflict.