#Queen Narissa

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Idk if I did this accurately

[artist-issues]

A little late, but reading your take on Enchanted made me remember how much I love that movie. What are your thoughts on the rest of it? Like say, what do the Prince and Nancy represent? What about the villains? I’m curious how they fit into the allegory

Prince Edward is just like Giselle in the sense that he does what people accuse Disney Princes of doing, and it's funny--but it's rewarded by the narrative, because it's actually a good thing.

People think a Disney Prince is just some dumb hunk with no personality, because he's "just there to be the obligatory love interest so the girl can't save herself." But that's a twisted, hollow way to look at it.

Prince Edward is

Active -- he actually does something, not just in his spare time but when faced with a problem or a dilemma. Doesn't matter if it's troll-hunting or braving a strange world to rescue his bride or turning on a dime to fight his own step-mother when she turns out to be evil. He actually acts.

Keeps His Commitments -- When Prince Eric commits to Ariel he commits; jumps in the water to fight a sea-goddess single-handedly. When Prince Charming says he'll give his heart to Snow White but then she disappears, he won't rest till he's found her. When Prince Edward's fiancée disappears, he won't stop searching for her, either.

Genuinely Cares About the Princess -- People act like Princes in Disney movies are just obligatory--they don't actually care about the girl, there's no real tension or getting to know each other or whatever. That's such bull, obviously. In fairy tales, you cram a lot of nuance into a little scene. The Prince meets Snow White singing at a well and promises his heart to her; but it's after he hears her singing about her heart's fondest desires, after he observes that she's surrounded by doves that aren't afraid of her, after he notices she's just a scullery maid; and he still chooses her. Disney appeased everybody by adding in more rom-com moments with later Princes, like Aladdin and the Beast, but truthfully, Princes do what Princesses do; they know what virtues they're looking for in a good soulmate, so they don't need much to recognize it when it crosses their paths. Then they commit. Edward is willing to go on a date with Giselle. When she grows, he's confused, but he'll go with her. She doesn't sing with him anymore but that doesn't mean he ditches her. When she's cursed and be can't wake her he's 100% onboard with Robert doing it--because it doesn't have to be him, he just cares about her.

Has Just As Much Faith As the Princess -- One of the things Princes and Princesses use as the litmus test of whether or not they're soulmates in Disney movies is if they're both believers in the same Idea. Ariel and Eric are the perfect example. They both believe in something that everyone around them thinks is totally crazy. Eric believes in the fated, Right Girl. Ariel believes the Surface World can be worth loving. Those two things get united when they meet each other. Prince Edward longs to find the woman who's his other half, a companion who fits into his heart and makes his life more than just one quest after the other. (And he's so sweet about it.) He's very romantic. Giselle's been dreaming of her true companion, too. They have that in common, that faith that somebody right for them is out there. It just...so happens that that person isn't each other. But they're not wrong that someone is out there, which is why he is rewarded by winding up with Nancy.

Anyway. If Giselle is the Disney movie, so is Prince Edward.

And yeah, he's not quick on the uptake, he's super confident that everything he's doing is right, and he's definitely convinced that Nathaniel actually likes him. But that is okay. Because Edward is uncomplicated. He knows that what he's setting out to do is Right, so what bothers him is never "people here are mean" or "I'm not the hero in this world." Did you notice that? He's never bothered when he finds out he's not the hero. He's only bothered when the idea that Good won't win is threatened.

He's the first one to turn and look at Robert and go "unless...!" excitedly when he realizes his own kiss isn't working. No trace of bitterness. No suspicion. Just eager to solve the problem.

That's why he's great. His confidence came from being the champion of Goodness. Doing the right thing. He doesn't care if he's not the one who wins. He just cares that it's someone Good who's winning.

Then you have Nancy, who is the first of the "normal" people from our world to really give in to the idea of "True Love's Kiss" being a viable solution, right on the spot. Meaning there was space in her brain to believe in it.

I guess if I had to try to distill it, I'd say Nancy is just the reverse-Giselle. In the allegory (it's not all one-to-one) I would say...if Giselle (and to a lesser extent, Edward) is the Disney movie, and Robert is the skeptic, Nancy is us. She's not quite Giselle, not quite Robert...she's someone who wants to believe that the Disney Philosophy is true, but the problem is, nobody in our world believes it or acts like it.

She's looking for a fairy tale but she's stuck in our world. The moments where she's happy with Robert are moments when he's doing something an open-hearted, genuine, selfless and chivalrous Disney Prince would do. The kind of guy who knows who he is and knows what's Good and values Love, so he isn't ashamed or insecure to come right out and declare it.

Gentleness is power, under control. A man in love should have no fear of vulnerability, which again, takes faith—because love isn't about you. It's selfless. Why worry about how telling a girl you love her will make you look, will make you feel? So what if she rejects you; you thought she was worth loving, you gave her that enormous compliment--so what if she doesn't return it? You know who you are. You didn't need her validation--that was never the point of the love-declaration--it was for her. You kindly gave her the world's best compliment, good job, now on to other worthy things. It would've been great if she wanted the same outcome of that love as you did, but she didn't, and that's great too, because it was never that much about you. So you don't have to be hurt, angry, embarrassed, jealous, or any of the anti-love things we associate with bogus unrequited "love."

But in our world, men don't act like that anymore. Because it's all about you. Can't tell the girl how you feel because she might hurt you. How would you be hurt? By finding out she doesn't feel the way you would prefer her to feel about you, by mocking what you've deemed precious, etc. It's all about you, you, you, fear fear fear, etc.

Still, you can tell Nancy thinks she got as close as she could to the fairy-tale guy with Robert because in her first scene, when she finds Robert and Giselle together, she goes on that rant about how she thought he was "sensitive" and "protecting Morgan." Those are the traits she's attracted to; the idea that he wasn't protecting himself, he was protecting his daughter--the idea that he was careful with emotions for other people's sake, not his own--that he cared about emotions at all.

But that's not what it was, it was self-protection, over-planning. Still, the second he's willing to send her flowers or make any kind of heart-on-his sleeve, straightforward gesture of affection, she is SO ready to believe in him again.

She's the grown up who wants to find the Disney fairy tale in "real life" and she's doing the best she can with what she can find. Kinda like a lot of us who grew up on Disney and didn't want to accept the derisive cynical mocking of Disney as we got older, but what could we do?

But good news! It's real! The Good, the Beautiful, the True, exists, and it comes for her.

Then you've got Narissa, the villainess.

She's interesting because she's totally the opposite of everything the movie says is Good. Giselle and Edward wear their hearts on their sleeves—Narissa manipulates people's fondest desires for her own gain. Robert needs to learn to have faith—Narissa believes everybody is out to take what's hers.

Edward gives the gift of love freely, first to Giselle, then, unshaken when she doesn't give him the same, to Nancy—Narissa takes the adoration of people like Nathaniel and treats them like garbage in return.

I also think Pip is important, and it's important that Narissa is defeated by him.

She's brought down by the tiny chipmunk who's been treated with true kindness and friendship by the Princess. The chipmunk who can talk and understand what's going on and be useful, even in a world where people like Robert think there's no such thing. Pip is the unlikely "something wonderful will happen" in our world that Robert didn't believe in. He's the little, fairy tale element that nobody could plan for or calculate or control, coming in to save the day.

How very Disney of him. Ya'll get off of Wish. Disney's tribute to 100 years of fairy tale animation? It has nothing on Enchanted.

[herrenxenoberg]

Fandorm Showcase #24 - Enchanted

Yes, I have returned from the depths of my artist pit to bring you more creations of mine. Currently, Season 3 is in the middle of a major redesign, so I'll be posting the ones I have done thus far.

Introducing the dorm inspired by Enchanted...

Malefleur (Mal = French for evil; Fleur = French for flower)

Malefleur focuses on two different things entirely. One is regal charisma, flair for the dramatics and a sense of vanity, and the other is ambition, nobility and the capability to master complex magic and spells to be the greatest. This can be considered as Pomefiore and Diasomnia combined in terms of ideology and theme. They also specialize in both potionology and practical magic, specifically transformation magic, mastering disguises and shapeshifting.

"A dorm founded on the Sorceress Queen's spirit of dedication. Students in this dorm are taught to use wits and allure to achieve their desires while navigating complex social dynamics."

Requirements and Traits:

Resourceful and strategic

Mastery of both illusion magic and alchemy

Have natural charisma or reputation

Dorm Uniform:

FYI, I did use the Pomefiore and Diasomnia dorm uniform when designing the uniform sheet for this dorm, and I gotta say, it turned out absolutely gorgeous. I tried to make it a combination of the two, but also unique enough to be a dorm uniform in itself, as well as using the colour palette from Queen Narissa to make it fit. I was stuck at the magic item idea since on one hand, we get a book and the other, we get a spindle scepter, so I just decided to make a staff that magically produces apple-shaped glass containers and filled with potions that has various effects depending on the spell casted into the contents. Once the "apples" are used up, the wielder would have to wait for new apples to be produced using magic reserves, thus would leave him vulnerable to enemy attacks. (He's a bit of a defensive/support kind of mage)

Character Roster:

Grace the majestically beautiful and powerful royalty...

Niklaus Thebeau (Twisted off Queen Narissa)

Niklaus is the epitome of elegance, charm, and ambition, a junior housewarden whose beauty and magical prowess have captivated the hearts of many both online and off. He carries himself with an air of royal sophistication that hints at his noble origins. His graceful movements and melodious voice further reinforce his aura of refinement, making him a natural at commanding attention.

Hailing from a fantasy-focused kingdom steeped in tradition, Niklaus was raised with the expectation of perfection and excellence. However, upon moving to a more modern region of Twisted Wonderland, he found himself struggling to adapt to a world so different from his own. It wasn’t until he began showcasing his magical abilities and ethereal beauty on social media that he found a place to belong, quickly rising to fame as an internet celebrity. Now, he balances his royal upbringing with the fast-paced, image-driven modern world, using his charisma to maintain his carefully curated public persona.

While he often appears charming and approachable, Niklaus is incredibly calculating. He thrives on attention and admiration, using his influence to subtly manipulate situations to his advantage. He believes in the power of appearances and often hides his insecurities behind his poised demeanor. Beneath his polished exterior, Niklaus is fiercely determined to prove his worth, not just as a pretty face but as someone truly formidable in both power and intellect.

Notable Members:

Nicolas Thebeau (Junior) - Niklaus's second brother and a dragon-fae who only wanted to be the most powerful mage in the world, just like his idol, Malleus Draconia. He is also intense and straightforward, often forgoing pleasantries in favor of directness. (Twisted off Queen Narissa's Dragon Form)

Nicoll Thebeau (Junior) - Niklaus's third brother who is a a paradoxical figure, embodying both warmth and malice in a chilling duality. He presents himself as an affable, kind-hearted man who is always ready to lend a helping hand or offer a sympathetic ear, but lies a demented mind, calculating and ruthless in its pursuit of whatever he deems necessary to his schemes. (Twisted off Queen Narissa's Hag Form)

(So, I wanted to apologize in advance that starting from this one, there won't be a story synopsis included yet since I did not plan this far ahead, but rest assured, there will be story plots for these next few fandorms-)

Next Up: Who Framed Roger Rabbit

[femslash-palace]

I am very sick and unwell but have a half hearted attempt at Narissa/Giselle

I’ll try and draw something better when I’m not miserable

[ninetiesfairydust]

Enchanted (2007)

[robertphilip]

finding concept art/storyboards for this movie is such a challenge but !! look at them !!!! my hunnies..........

[multifandomfix]

Queen Narissa and "sugar" please. Trick or treat!

The crystal bowl gleamed in Narissa’s hand, filled with sugar cubes that she lazily stirred into her tea. Her gaze lifted, sharp and glinting with that amused cruelty that made your stomach twist in equal parts fear and thrill.

“Come here, darling,” she purred, extending one delicate, ring clad finger to beckon you closer.

You obeyed, stepping forward until you were standing at the edge of her throne. Her smirk grew as she lifted a sugar cube between her fingers, holding it just out of reach.

“Sweet things are for those who earn them,” she murmured, her tone low and taunting. “And I’m not yet convinced you have.”

The sugar cube hovered by your lips, and you leaned forward, heart pounding. But just as you were close enough to taste it, she pulled back, her laughter echoing around the room.

“Oh, poor thing. I do love to watch you try,” she said, finally pressing the sugar to your lips with a gentleness that belied her mocking words. The sweetness melted on your tongue, but it was nothing compared to the intoxicating power in her touch.

I did not expect this one to go here, but here we are. I like how it came out though.

If you’d like to participate in my trick or treat event, please send a character + a word to my inbox and say trick or treat!

[bluefrostyy]

Enchanted au p2 xd

Belos turned into a kid to trick Luz, like in Hollow mind

also kikimora still is like, a cryptid, but more humanish xd to blend more in the human world

[the-great-empress]

Random VII/?

Vil: What kind of makeup is that? It looks like it was made by a clown~

Narissa: Oh~ The goth queen whose mascara is running speaks~~

Vil: Cheap copy of the beautiful queen!

Narissa: I may be a copy, but at least I am the most fairest of all~~ Oh! Did you hear that? People hail Neige and Snow White above you

Vil: !!!

Epel: Shit. Even it hurt me

Mc: Queens... Treesome?

Rook: Oh la la~~

Vil: Crazy!

Narissa: Crazy?! I AM NOT CRAZY!!! I'll take you to a place where you'll never have a happily ever after! *transforms into a dragon*

[unicornlandsposts]

[gay-aunt-jackie]

Gay people are like “she saved my life” and it’s Queen Narissa from Enchanted

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last drawing of 2024! happy new year everybody :)

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Important question: Has anyone done a Twisted version of Narissa, the evil dragon stepmom from Enchanted? It's probably my favourite Disney movie of all time and I would LOVE to see concepts. If you know any please link them I'll love you forever

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[princess-ibri]

Queen Narissa or Malvina Monroe?

Queen Narissa 's got more real bite and menace, and I've made a Backstory for her, so I feel like she's a deeper character even if it's just in my own head 😅.

That being said, I think Malvina actually was a lot of fun, loved her and Giselle's Villain Song! You could tell the actress was having a ball getting to evil queen it up.

I'd actually like to expand on her character/all of Monroeville tbh. There's a vibe there that says to me this town has more to it than meets the eye. Why the whole "fairytale" bit in the marketing? Why was such a seemingly prosperous and (well advertised ) town not recognized by anyone else? Why Malvina get magic in the altered version of the town but no one else? Who names their baby Malvina anyway?

Definitely been toying with a Storybrook-y background idea for Monroeville. In that it would have been founded by people from the Everrealm who came over into Our World (we know there are portals already from the one in New York--not to mention how easily they built one to Giselle's new house). Malvina could be second generation, born in Our World but to someone who flad from the Everrealm, possibly for using Dark Magic? Maybe she knows about her parent's backstory, maybe not.

But would explain why she was granted access to magic in Monrolasia, and why Monroeville has such a weird vibe to it even before, with how much control Malvina has over everything (very early Regina reminiscent). Maybe she's been subconsciously using magic for years to get what she wants. It would definitely explain her straight up Villain name xD

That being said I don't think non-Evil Queen Malvina is a bad person really. I think she's definitely got control issuses and gets carried away but at heart I don't think she's at all evil. And I'd like to explore all these points in a possible Enchanted 3 idea.

But I'd need to come up with an actual plot first x)

(Also while on the subject of Disenchanted, thought of an explination that could also explain the sort of plot hole of Giselle becoming a Wicked Stepmother when she told Morgan many step-mother's were actually kind and good.

Giselle and her ideas of what a Fairytale Stepmother should be are being influenced by the fact that's what everyone in Our World/Monroeville expects them to be, belief altering reality even more under the spell. After all she wished for a Fairytale life, not a 'life like in Andalasia'. In Andalasia life isn't a fairytale it's reality.)

This got very long but thanks for the opportunity for me to share my vaugg Enchanted 3 backstory ideas 😅