Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-11481298-20130907075046/@comment-65.8.254.72-20130908215530

Orange, lemme say a few things.

First, while it may seem so, it's more likely the cape itself holds significance to Ruby. As while the cape/hood seems to have powers, don't forget, Aura can be channeled, which also makes it far more likely that, instead of having some form of enchantment, it is instead a conduit for Ruby to channel her Aura for defensive purposes. This is also a possible piece of evidence for the Cape holding significance to Ruby. Perhaps it is a gidt given to her, and instead of having some form of enchantment, it was created to channel Aura more efficiently or something similar. That would also lend credability to two things that have stood out so far:

Ruby's cape is lmost always giving off the Rose Petal effect while she is either IN combat, or preparing for combat. This could be her channeling Aura through it for protection.

Secondly, even after being staked into the ground by those massive feathers from the Nevermore, her cape remains undamaged. This could be explained by her cape having had Aura channel through it when it was hit by the feathers.

All in all, HIGHLY unlikely the cape itself has any special abilities, or grants any. It's most likely a conduit for Ruby's Aura with some form of sentimental significance.