Vernal/History

Background
Approximately ten years prior to the events of RWBY, Vernal had inherited the power of the Spring Maiden. However, her initial determination quickly waned into ineptitude to handle the responsibility, running away and going missing ever since. At some point afterwards she encounters, and later joins, Raven Branwen's bandit tribe.

RWBY
Vernal exits a tent after hearing the captive Weiss Schnee. She holds Weiss' weapon and relishes conversation as she says the tribe will traffic Weiss back to her home in Atlas. When Weiss says her sister Winter Schnee will find and save her, Vernal informs her of General Ironwood recalling his forces, saying nobody will save her.

Later on, she joins the rest of the tribe as Yang Xiao Long enters the camp to confront her mother Raven. She uses her powers to create a lightning strike to prevent a fight breaking out between the bandits, Yang and a freed Weiss. She follows Raven's instruction to return Weiss' weapon.


 * Episodes Covering These Events
 * "Unforeseen Complications"
 * "Lighting the Fire"