Got it. Vanessa's equipment reward, wrenched free from the clutches of one of the undead in the waters, is a cloak that, upon wearing it, allows her to mimic the appearance of someone she has around her visually at the time when she wishes the metamorphosis. It can last for up to an hour.

She can also find on the road fresh boots, very fashionable and sturdy, but sadly in need of breaking in. And as the ladies of the lake are washerwomen, she can also find some unattended, freshly darned linen dresses!