Ruby is exquisite. The exotic pattern in carmine is so daring and the pink petunia throughout the fabric makes it ultra feminine. The choice of headress and jewelry add another dimension of beauty. She shines!
When her brothers (and in some versions, also her beloved) vanish on a quest to find her the little bird who always tells the truth, she dons armor and goes after them, managing not only to rescue them but also to earn the favor of the bird.