Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-26822171-20151216132821

Do you think the eyes of Maidens are what sets them apart from others? I'm honestly grasping at this theory based on a few facts, and the fact that I think Monty said that eyes were important in RWBY.

Cinder is almost definitely the one who attacked Amber and stole part of her power. Her eyes glow every time she uses Dust magic, and also in every single opening animation. Amber's eyes are also closed due to her comatose state.

I'm going by my theory that Ruby is the current Summer Maiden based on the horribly obvious theory of Summer Rose being the Summer Maiden, and her last thoughts obviously being of her daughter. One of the first things Ozpin noted were her silver eyes, which match her mother's in the photo.

Just a guess. 