Ruby Kane

Ruby Kane (née Faust) is the daughter of the Fausts, the wife of Julius Kane, and the mother of Carter and Sadie Kane. She is a member of the House of Life and a former host of Isis. Ruby was killed when she and her husband tried to free Bast from Cleopatra's Needle. Ruby is a diviner, which means that she can see into the future.

Background
Ruby Kane was an anthropologist specializing in ancient DNA. She met Julius while on a dig in the Valley of the Kings and they eventually fell in love, married, and had two children. Using her divination powers, she saw a future in which chaos would over take order, and the monsterous Apophis would be free of his prison after defeating a weakened Bast. She and her husband released Bast from the Duat using Cleopatra's Needle as a vessel. In order to keep Apophis from being freed as well, Ruby used her own life force to seal the doorway to the Duat, refusing the offers of power from both Bast and Isis.

The Red Pyramid
Despite her death, her memory played a significant role in the lives of her husband and children. Julius continued their work to restore the gods and maintain Ma'at, eventually freeing several gods, allowing Osiris to possess him, and eventually dying. Her children grew up separately and both missed her dearly, overwhelmed with joy when they finally reunited with her after Set's defeat.

Personality
Although little is known about Ruby, she has displayed selfless and kind behaviour, highlighted by her decision to sacrifice herself in order to protect others.

Appearance
Ruby has fair skin, long blonde hair, and deep blue eyes. Sadie is said to greatly resemble her. Isis resembles her as well, albeit only in face and not in coloring.

Powers and Abilities
Ruby was a skilled magician and had a rare specialty in divination. This enabled her to see the future and it ultimately caused her death when she sacrificed herself to stop a chaotic future.

Relationships
Family: Ruby clearly feels deep love for her children and husband, displaying genuine pride and affection when she is reunited with them.

Trivia

 * In one of Sadie's pictures of her, Ruby wears a t-shirt with a print an ankh, the symbol of life. Sadie finds this ironic and sad.