A young slave and childhood friend of Basil who becomes an assistant to Simon the Magician. She remains in love with Basil but refuses to leave Simon. Later, under pressure from Nero to replicate Simon's magic, she climbs a tower and dies, triggering a riot.
Basil and Helena share a deep childhood bond and mutual romantic feelings, though circumstances keep them apart.
Helena serves under Simon's direction, bound to him despite her lingering feelings for Basil.
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