Vanessa was born on the planet Silseris in a system of the same name. Silseris is a very arid and dry planet, there is a lack of large bodies of water. The population of near-humans are arranged in tribes and clans. Both of her parents were from the planet, and she was born into their tribe, the Mer'dias tribe. Each tribe on Silseris was known for a particular thing, and while it was the Khal'ver that were known for their dance, the Mer'dias were known for their skill in shooting, though their own dance, the Gar'tas was nothing to laugh at. She grew up in this enclosed environment and learned the Mer'dias art of marksmanship. One of the people she knew when she was growing up and competing in the inter tribal contests was Emmali Vaungier. Like Vaungier before her, she would have many suito