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Vanessa-DLn6

Vanessa in the sixth issue of the Dragon's Lair comics

Princess Vanessa is a childhood friend of Princess Daphne exclusive to the comic book series who had apparently fallen under the control of Singe the Dragon as a member of his harem prior to events of the series.

In the Bonus Story “Miss Independent” (set before the main story of the series) Singe sends Vanessa to capture Daphne while Dirk the Daring is away from the kingdom. Because of her familiarity to Daphne and the castle’s guard, Vanessa is cordially admitted into Daphne’s private chambers and left alone with her.

After failing to convince Daphne to join Singe’s harem willingly, Vanessa summons two Giddy Goons who attempt to stage an ambush by jumping through the window. Taking her would-be captors by surprise, Daphne repels the Goons with a decorative shield and then engages in a struggle with Vanessa, eventually throwing all three intruders out the window. Vanessa retreats in disgrace with the two Goons.

Though Daphne confidently declares “Tell your master that this is one princess who will never need saving!”, Singe eventually succeeds in abducting Daphne himself and taking her back to his treasure room. Vanessa is not referenced or seen among Singe’s harem girls during the comics’ main storyline, leaving her fate uncertain, including the question of whether her actions were the result of Singe’s control or her own volition.

Appearance and Backstory[]

Vanessa is a petite but voluptuous tan-skinned woman with black hair and green eyes. She is introduced wearing a black swimsuit and heels reminiscent of the iconic outfit worn by Daphne in the Dragon's Lair games, but Vanessa wears earrings resembling three-bubbles and lacks the transparent shear and crown associated with Daphne.

In their brief reunion, Daphne inquired into Vanessa’s romantic history with an unnamed prince whom she once fancied. Vanessa responds that the prince preferred to become a princess himself rather than to be in a relationship with one. Unlike most other subjects under the influence of the Bubble of Helotry, Vanessa appears to retain most of her mental capacities and memories.

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