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first year in fandom: omg i love these characters.... and the story's so well written.... so much cool fanart and fic, i think i'm going to write some of my own
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The Royals of Glowgrove
In the heart of the Glowing Forest, where lantern mushrooms light the paths and Lumideer wander between the trees, the royal family of Glowgrove carries the quiet responsibility of guiding the Luminescent Kingdom. Each royal shines in their own way, their glow reflecting not only their magic but their personality and role within the kingdom.
Princess Lunessa, the current heir to the throne, carries an aura glow. Her light spreads gently around her like a halo of moonlit color, shifting softly with the atmosphere of the forest. Lunessa spends much of her time traveling through Glowgrove and the surrounding forest paths, listening to the people and making sure trade with the nearby Candy Kingdom remains strong. When she speaks with others, her aura glow tends to brighten and ripple outward, creating a calm warmth that many Lumins say feels like standing beneath glowing lantern leaves. Her glow is steady and reassuring, a reflection of her thoughtful leadership.
Prince Loren, though he stepped down from first in line, remains one of the kingdom’s most trusted advisors. His pulse glow beats rhythmically through his halo like a heartbeat of light. Loren spends his days in council meetings, studying old records of the forest and helping guide royal decisions. When he grows passionate about an idea, his pulse glow quickens and flashes brighter, sometimes matching the cadence of his speech. Many Lumins say you can tell when Loren has solved a problem because his glow settles into a strong, confident rhythm.
Princess Dawn, the youngest of the royal siblings, shines with an emotion glow. Her light is the most expressive of the three, changing colors and brightness depending on what she feels. Dawn often helps with festivals, gatherings, and welcoming travelers who arrive through the forest paths or from the Candy Kingdom. When she laughs, her glow bursts into bright warm hues that dance through the air like drifting fireflies. When she is curious or focused, her glow softens into gentle pastel tones. Dawn brings warmth and joy wherever she goes, reminding the kingdom that even royalty can celebrate alongside their people.
Together, the three siblings balance one another. Lunessa’s calm aura guides the kingdom forward, Loren’s steady pulse provides wisdom and structure, and Dawn’s emotional glow keeps the heart of Glowgrove bright. In the glowing forest, their lights are often seen together, drifting through the trees, a quiet reminder that the Luminescent Kingdom is watched over by a family that truly cares for its people.
A Guide to the Luminescence Kingdom
The Glowing Forest
Just beyond the borders of the Candy Kingdom in the Land of Ooo lies a place known as the Glowing Forest. This ancient woodland is filled with bioluminescent plants, glowing fungi, soft radiant moss, and towering trees whose leaves shimmer with natural light. At night the forest feels almost like its own sky, with thousands of tiny lights scattered through the branches and along the forest floor.
The forest is more than just beautiful scenery. The land itself carries a natural luminous energy that shapes the life that grows there. Streams reflect the glow of the plants around them and the air often sparkles with drifting light. Many creatures live in the forest, including the gentle Lumideer, glowing deer that wander quietly between the trees.
At the center of the forest lies the heart of the kingdom.
Glowgrove
Deep within the brightest part of the forest is Glowgrove, the capital city of the Luminescence Kingdom.
Glowgrove is built around enormous glowing trees whose roots and branches form homes, pathways, and gathering spaces. Lantern fruits hang from the branches and glow crystals are worked into the structures of the city so that the entire grove is softly illuminated at all hours.
The city is known for its lively nighttime culture. Markets stay open under the glow of the forest, music drifts through the trees, and festivals of light are a common sight. It is a place where Lumins gather to celebrate their connection to the forest and to each other.
Glowgrove is also where the royal family resides and where much of the kingdom’s knowledge of glow energy is preserved and studied.
The Luminescence Kingdom
The Luminescence Kingdom, often called the Glow Kingdom, is a northern realm located near the arctic circle in Ooo. Because of this location the kingdom experiences six months of darkness and six months of sunlight each year.
During the long night season the kingdom truly shines. The natural glow of the Lumins and the bioluminescent life of the forest illuminate the land, turning the darkness into something vibrant and alive.
The kingdom is home to the Lumin people, glowing beings whose light reflects their energy and emotions. Their glow can appear in several forms including pulse, emotion, or aura based glows. Many Lumins also form bonds with Lumideer, the glowing deer that roam the forest.
The Luminescence Kingdom maintains peaceful relations with neighboring lands and trades regularly with the nearby Candy Kingdom. The kingdom is known throughout Ooo for its glowing forest resources and the crafted glow goods that originate there.
For generations, the Glow Kingdom has remained a place of creativity, light, and community. It is a hidden corner of Ooo where the forest shines and the night is never truly dark.
Return of the Lumins | Official Species Guide
Hello everyone!
For those who may remember me, I was the admin behind @Ask-GlowInTheDark back in the day, and I’m really excited to say that I’m back with some fun news.
Because of the attention Lumins have recently been getting on TikTok, I decided it was the perfect time to recreate and update the species guide sheet. Below you’ll find a more detailed guide to our precious Lumins, along with an expansion on the lore surrounding the Glowing Forest Kingdom.
Lumins have been part of this community since 2014, and it’s honestly amazing to see people still discovering and loving them.
What Is a Lumin?
Lumins are magical, glowing creatures connected to light, emotion, and energy. Their bodies naturally produce a soft glow that can shift in color and intensity depending on their mood, environment, or magical ability.
They are expressive, curious beings and often reflect the personality of their creator through their glow, markings, and accessories.
Lumins are most commonly associated with the Glowing Forest Kingdom, a magical region filled with luminous plants, glowing wildlife, and soft ambient light that never fully fades.
Core Traits
All Lumins share several recognizable features.
Required Traits
A glowing body or glowing elements
Soft, rounded anatomy
Large expressive eyes
Visible glow effects somewhere on the character
Simple, smooth shapes
Common Traits
Floating glow particles
Light markings or patterns
Magical accessories
Designs should maintain the soft magical glow aesthetic that defines the species.
Glow Types
Each Lumin has a glow pulse type, which describes how their light behaves and what it represents.
Pulse A rhythmic glow that gently pulses like a heartbeat. These Lumins often have calm, steady energy and a natural connection to the flow of magic around them.
Emotion Their glow shifts depending on their feelings. Colors or brightness may change based on happiness, stress, excitement, or other emotions.
Aura These Lumins project a constant glow that surrounds them like an aura. Their light is often stable and powerful, sometimes affecting the environment around them.
The Glowing Forest Kingdom
The Glowing Forest Kingdom is the traditional homeland of Lumins.
The forest is alive with glowing mushrooms, bioluminescent plants, crystal pools, and drifting particles of magical light that float through the air like fireflies. Even during the darkest nights, the forest is never truly dark.
Lumins gather here for celebrations, seasonal festivals, and community events. It is considered the heart of Lumin culture and magic.
Glowgrove
At the center of the Glowing Forest Kingdom lies Glowgrove, a sacred and ancient grove where the glow of the forest is strongest.
The trees here grow taller and brighter than anywhere else, their branches shimmering with soft light. The ground is covered in glowing moss and gentle drifting particles of magic.
Glowgrove is believed to be where many Lumins first awaken their glow and discover their pulse type. Because of its importance, it is treated as a place of respect, gathering, and celebration.
Many traditions, ceremonies, and festivals are held here under the glowing canopy.
Lumideer
Lumideer are magical deer-like creatures that live alongside Lumins in the glowing forests.
They are gentle, luminous animals with glowing antlers and soft radiant markings across their bodies. Their presence is often seen as a sign of peace and harmony within the forest.
Lumideer sometimes form strong bonds with Lumins and may travel with them as companions or guides through the deeper parts of the glowing woods.
Because of their connection to the forest’s magic, Lumideer are often associated with guidance, protection, and quiet wisdom.
Designing Your Lumin
When creating a Lumin, consider:
Bright or glowing color palettes
Soft shapes and silhouettes
Magical or dreamy themes
Expressive personalities
Lumins may wear outfits, accessories, or themed designs as long as the core species traits remain visible.
Final Notes
Lumins have always been about creativity, community, and glowing a little brighter together. Seeing them return and evolve after all these years is incredibly special.
Thank you all for being part of the Lumin world. I’m excited to see what everyone creates next.
@CNDCPBSKfan "How beautiful is the view of Glowgrove?"
Princess Lunessa leans on the glowing railing of her tree-woven patio, the soft lights of Glowgrove flickering below as music and laughter drift up from the party. Prince Loren stands beside her with a calm pulse of light through his halo, while Princess Dawn watches the lanterns dancing between the branches.
Lunessa: “We can’t even begin to describe the beauty of the grove.”
Loren: “At night the entire forest wakes up. Lanterns sway from the branches, the rivers glow like ribbons of starlight, and every path fills with music from the party below.”
Dawn: “The mushrooms shine like little moons, the Lumideer wander through the glades, and the lights of the homes in the trees sparkle like a second sky.”
Lunessa: “From my patio you can see all of it. Glowgrove stretching through the forest, lanterns drifting between the branches, friends dancing in the plaza…”
Loren: “It is not just beautiful. It is alive.”
Dawn: “And tonight, during the party, the entire kingdom glows brighter than ever.”
To find out more information about the Lumins, Glowgrove, The Glowing Forest, or The Luminescence Kingdom check out @Luminescence-Kingdom
To ask one or all of the siblings, ask them here.
Back in 2012, I ran an Adventure Time inspired ask blog with my original characters. Like a lot of old projects, it eventually faded into the background as life moved forward.
Fast forward to 2026, and I found myself revisiting those characters again. What started as a simple redraw quickly turned into something bigger. I began expanding their lore, refining their personalities, and reconnecting with stories I once loved telling. It honestly feels a bit like meeting old friends again. Characters that once sat forgotten in old sketch folders are suddenly alive again with new ideas, new stories, and new energy.
So I thought it would be fun to bring back the old format that started it all.
The royal family of Glowgrove.
In the center is Prince Loren, who stepped down from being first in line for the throne. With his decision, the role of future ruler passed to his sister, Princess Lunessa. Loren may no longer be the heir, but he remains an important voice in the kingdom and serves as a trusted royal advisor.
On the right is their youngest sister, Princess Dawn. While she is the baby of the family, she is far from uninvolved. Dawn also serves as a royal advisor and often brings a fresh perspective and bright energy to the court.
Glowgrove lies deep within the Glowing Forest, a vibrant kingdom known for its glowing flora, music, festivals, and the emotional energy that fuels the Lumin people. The royal family reflects that spirit. Lunessa carries the responsibility of the future crown, while Loren and Dawn stand beside her as trusted advisors and siblings who help guide the kingdom forward.
Ask them anything.
Send a question for the royals of the Luminescent Kingdom, the residents of Glowgrove, or anyone from the glowing forest, and I’ll draw their response. Whether it’s lore questions, silly interactions, or worldbuilding details, I’ll turn the answers into little drawings.
It also gives me a creative project to work on while I balance life at home and continue working toward my BA in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling and a minor in Art History. Art has always been a huge part of my life, and revisiting these characters reminds me why I started creating in the first place.
Sometimes the stories we loved years ago are still waiting for us when we come back.
So go ahead and ask away.
To find out more information about the Lumins, Glowgrove, The Glowing Forest, or The Luminescence Kingdom, check out @Luminescence-Kingdom
Deep within the Glowing Forest, just beyond the borders of the Candy Kingdom, lies Glowgrove, the radiant heart of the Luminescent Kingdom. At night the entire city awakens in soft light. Lanterns hang from ancient trees, glowing mushrooms line the pathways, and crystal waters run through the roots of the forest like veins of living magic.
Glowgrove was built with the forest rather than against it. Homes and halls are carved into massive trees and connected by winding wooden bridges that spiral through the canopy. Mushrooms grow like lantern-lit cottages, waterfalls spill from the upper platforms, and soft glowing crystals illuminate the forest floor below. The Lumins and their Lumideer companions move through the city in gentle pulses of light, their glow reflecting across the streams and leaves.
Trade paths wind through the forest toward neighboring lands, including the Candy Kingdom, but Glowgrove itself remains a place of quiet wonder. The central platform serves as a gathering space for festivals, celebrations, and nightly dances beneath the stars.
In Glowgrove, the forest is alive, the lights never truly fade, and the glow of its people is part of the land itself.
To find out more information about the Lumins, Glowgrove, The Glowing Forest, or The Luminescence Kingdom, check out @Luminescence-Kingdom
Lumin & Lumideer, The Glowing Forest Kingdom
The Lumin are nocturnal forest beings whose bodies absorb sunlight during the day and release it at night, causing their hair, eyes, and markings to glow. Their culture is vibrant and expressive, filled with glowing festivals, neon fashion, and magical light displays.
Living alongside them are the Lumideer, gentle glowing forest creatures that share their magical environment. Each Lumideer has unique variations such as antlers, ears, freckles, or glowing markings, and every one shines in its own way.
I originally created the Lumin species and Lumideer back in 2012-2014, and they have remained one of my favorite original species to explore and redesign over the years.
Open Species Rules
Lumin are an OPEN SPECIES
You are welcome to create your own Lumin characters as long as the following guidelines are respected.
Allowed
• Create your own Lumin OCs • Make art, stories, and designs of your Lumin • Use them in personal projects or roleplay • Experiment with glow colors, hairstyles, fashion, and accessories • Create Lumideer companions for your characters
Species Traits
• Nocturnal glowing humanoids • Absorb light during the day and glow at night • Hair, markings, and eyes glow • Glow rings may appear around the wrists, ankles, waist, or neck • Glow types include Pulse, Emotion, or Aura
Lumideer Traits
• Small glowing deer-like creatures • Wide variation in ears, antlers, freckles, and markings • All Lumideer glow somewhere on their body
Please Do Not
• Claim the species itself as your own • Sell the species concept as a closed species • Remove credit when referencing the species
Credit
Species created by Rory Brown / TheRGBvision/ @Ask-GlowInTheDark Originally created in 2014
If you make your own Lumin, I would love to see them.
To find out more information about the Lumins, Glowgrove, The Glowing Forest, or The Luminescence Kingdom check out @Luminescence-Kingdom
