Iridessa's Quest
Iridessas Quest ✨ (Big Lore Info Dump below)
So here’s what we got told about Iridessa’s Quest ✨:
As we know, neverland is loosing magic and queen clarion sent everyone off on quests (for the 2D script at least, the quests were later removed when the film transitioned to 3D).
Iridessas Quest is really fun. Her quest is to find the flame of courage. She has two firefly friends named Blinker and Gloria. They were basically like Iridessa parental figures.
(Marks Cote's Art, all concept art of the fireflies).
From what I remember iridessa goes into this dark cave to find the flame of courage but she gets lost and the cave begins to darken because never land is losing magic. She eventually gets lost in complete darkness. Iridessa is terrified and it’s not until she figures out how to find the light inside her and gains great courage that she can escape.
Similar to this color script we have here by Fred Cline.
If I remember correctly her quest was one of the first ones to be approved.
Candessa was a really early name given to Iridessa. Mark wasn’t familiar with it so it was probably given from marketing. It seemed like some things had to go through marketing before making it to the film.
(Mark Cote's art - iridessa)
(Background by Bill Perkins)
Mark also mentioned how Iridessas design was what got them approved for the Tinker Bell project.
Specifically this beautiful watercolor drawing by Mark Cote of Iridessa. Marketing thought she was marketable and so they thought the rest of the franchise would be as well.
It's a shame this design specifically was later scrapped by John Lasseter and Bradley Rayomnds Team.
Hopefully, we can get clear scans for you guys so we can share all this amazing art in its beautiful quality. I love Mark Cote's art, his consistency with these drawings and the watercolor is GORGEOUS. Anyway, taking a break from riddles and stuff for the holidays but don’t worry we’ll be back.
Remember believing is just the beginning ✨
