Helena

Helena Rose, born 1879 AE, is a fire magician and schoolmate of Leona Ruby's in the colony. A plump, red-haired, blue-eyed girl, of Frank and Gaelic heritage, Helena is the daughter of fabric merchants, the second of four children, second of three daughters, but her older brother is expected to inherit the family business. This is fine with Helena but she does not appreciate that they found her a teacher who trains girls like her to channel their abilities into domestic activities. Helena hopes to pass her Exhibition with high enough grades to win a scholarship to Albion. Helena has an elemental familiar named Paris, a salamander she carries around on her shoulder. Helena considers the arrival of Lord Aries as an opportunity to make the connections she needs to leave. Helena and Leona are not friends, though they do know of each other and often attend the same events with their teachers.