The rebels in the story are a group of individuals who have come together with the common goal of opposing the puppeteers and their manipulative control over the realm. These rebels are comprised of both ordinary citizens and individuals with unique abilities, each of them united by their desire to uncover the truth, restore the echoes, and free the realm from the puppeteers' influence. Over time, the heroes forge alliances with these rebels, working together to uncover the puppeteers' secrets and bring about a brighter future for their world.