helys (as witches) with their familiars
According to legend, familiars are sort of like guides, who take the form of an animal. They are loyal guardians and protectors sent to assist them with magic. (...) Historically, familiars or spirits were often seen as a type of guardian angel rather than an evil demon. (x)
in the source i linked above, they talked about beetles but i didn't find scenes of helaena with beetles so i put 'bugs' in general














