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It's first owner...well, things didn't turn out too well for her. Her name was Helena.' Piper let that sink in. Wait, you mean the Helena? Helena of Troy?' Annabeth nodded. And it's just sitting in your toolshed?

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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
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Richard Russell Riordan
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Richard Russell Riordan Jr
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