Who was Vennessa?

Vennessa was a hero of Mondstadt and the founder and first Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. In Jean’s story quest, Jean credits her with overthrowing the city’s oppressive aristocracy and founding the order that protects Mondstadt. HoYoverse’s English spelling is Vennessa. Searches for Vanessa or Venessa in this context refer to the same character.

The manga prologue, Songs of the Wind, shows Vennessa fighting for her people’s freedom under the Lawrence rulers. She faces a drake and receives help from Barbatos, the Anemo Archon. The manga’s final scenes connect her story to Celestia and the idea that she still watches over the city.

Where is Vennessa remembered in the game?

Go to the great tree at Windrise in Mondstadt. In Master’s Day Off, Barbara says the tree is dedicated to Vennessa. The story quest takes you there to speak with Jean, who explains why she looks to Mondstadt’s first Grand Master as an example.

You can also look for Calm Before the Storm in Prologue Act III, Song of the Dragon and Freedom. Venti mentions The Legend of Vennessa as a song the people of Mondstadt still know, and Jean says she has loved it since childhood.

Why does Jean share Vennessa’s title?

Jean’s account names Vennessa as the Lionfang Knight and the Dandelion Knight. She explains that later Masters of the Knights of Favonius inherited those titles. If a scene uses Dandelion Knight, check who is speaking and which period they are describing. In Master’s Day Off, the title connects Jean to the example set by Vennessa.

Start with the manga for the historical story, then read Jean’s quest dialogue for what that legacy means in the present-day city.

Quick help

Is the official spelling Vanessa or Vennessa?

HoYoverse uses Vennessa, with two n’s and two s’s, in the English manga and game dialogue.

Which quest explains her role in the Knights of Favonius?

In Jean’s story quest Master’s Day Off, the conversation at the Windrise tree identifies Vennessa as the founder and first Grand Master.

Where can I read her story?

Start with Songs of the Wind, the prologue of HoYoverse’s official Genshin Impact manga.

Source and scope

Official manga panels and archived in-game dialogue checked November 9, 2026. We did not replay the quests or check a character unlock in an account.