Vanessa Devaux

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> ### Full name
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> Vanessa Romilia Devaux
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> * Vani (nickname)
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> ### Birth
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> April 17th, 2004 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
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> ### Age
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> * 16 (as of 2020)
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> ### Species
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> Human (1/4 Fae and 1/6 Dwarf)
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> Female
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> Brown
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> Light hazel
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> 4'9" ft
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> ### Family member(s)
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> * Beaufort Devaux (father) †
> * Miranda Ricard (mother)
> * Perdita Devaux (younger sister)
> * Beaufort Devaux (youngest brother)
> * Claribel Devaux (youngest sister)
> * Genevieve Devaux (paternal grandmother)
> * Earl Devaux (paternal legal grandfather) †
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> “All that glisters is not gold; often have you heard that told: many a man his life hath sold but my outside to behold: gilded tombs do worms enfold.”
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> ― William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice
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**Vanessa Romilia Devaux** is the oldest child and daughter between Miranda Ricard and Beaufort Devaux, she is the older sister to Perdita, Beaufort and Claribel.

## Abilities and Skills

* **Fae/Dwarf-Human Physiology** - Vanessa is a Human with dwarf and fae heritage, the fae on her father's side and dwarf on her mother's side. This has caused a unique case in Vanessa ability and physical abilities; her severe food allergies are due to her fae heritage and her ability to eat the mana of others and has a dual-mana affinities in her case: (\*&\*) and (\*&\*).
	+ **Magical Metabolization** - Vanessa can consume other types of mana that then fuels her own mana. This comes from her mother's dwarf ancestry.
	+ **Telepathy** - Like all Fae, she has the power of telepathy, which has made her a social pariah in her small town of (\*&\*-\*&\*). Her telepathy gives her the ability to hear and see the thoughts and memories of living humanoids. Vanessa cannot read the minds of Lilims and (\*&\*)'s due to unique condition. She can force memories to be revealed and can even recover glamoured memories.
	+ **Supernatural Blood Type** - Faerie blood has been known to contain the elements Mercury, Neon, Titanium and Francium. Even the universal blood type *-O* has been unable to heal just a halfling.
	+ **Wings** - Vanessa as a fae, has wings which allows her to fly.
* **Dual-Mana: Star Magic** - Due to her dual-mana affinities being earth and light, this allows her to easily use star magic which allows her to generate and manipulate stars at will. In order to use it to its full potential, specific spells are required. The stars appear as spiky clusters and can individually fires beams of magical light and can be forcibly destroyed. By connecting multiple stars, the user can create constellations which generate stronger defenses and attacks. Additionally, the user can teleport themselves or others to a spot beneath any star.

## Etymology

* Vanessa was invented by author Jonathan Swift for his 1726 poem *Cadenus and Vanessa*. He arrived at it by rearranging the initial syllables of the first name and surname of Esther Vanhomrigh, his close friend. Vanessa was later used as the name of a genus of butterfly. It was a rare given name until the mid-20th century, at which point it became fairly popular.
* Romilia is the feminine form of Romilius which is the Roman family name derived from the mythological name Romulus means "of Rome" in Latin. In Roman legend Romulus and Remus were the founders of the city of Rome.
* Devaux is a variant of Deveaux which means "of the valleys", derived from French *val* "valley".

## Trivia

* Vanessa is associated with the number "17" which is in reference to the tarot card the Star.
	+ She is also associated with the Page of Coins.
* Vanessa suffers from anorexia.
* According to Databook(s).
	+ Vanessa's hobbies are trying new recipes and crafts.
	+ Her favorite smell is
	+ She is lactose intolerant and allergic to eggs and shellfish.
	+ Her favorite meal is blackened napa cabbage with rice croquettes along with mango and pineapple salsa.
		- Vanessa's second favorite meal is mushroom meatballs with roasted root vegetables.
	+ She dislikes food she can't eat.
	+ Vanessa is a fan of neo soul, bubblegum pop, trip hop and dance pop.
	+ Her most treasured item is