Purple Ring

The **purple ring** is a rare colored variant of the power-up ability in the VGHW franchise. First making an appearance in *VGHW: The Original Saga - Episode XIII*, it stands as an alternative outcome to the more common yellow ring. Like its yellow counterpart, the purple ring manifests as an aureole of radiant energy that envelops the entity utilizing the power-up ability.

Despite its rarity, the purple ring has been noted for its appearance during pivotal moments of the narrative, adding to its intrigue and the speculations surrounding its purpose and triggering mechanism. Although the specific conditions that result in a purple ring instead of a yellow one remain uncertain, the instances in which it has been observed suggest a potential connection with the Brother.

Unlike the yellow ring, which has been seen around both Wexler and the Brother, the purple ring has **only been observed when the Brother powers-up**. This exclusivity hints at a unique link between the Brother and the purple ring. It's possible that the purple ring could be a characteristic feature of power-ups **associated with the powerful computer keyboard** modified by Owl and gifted to the Brother. This could suggest an unexplored facet of the Brother's powers or possibly a unique property of the keyboard itself.

Despite its infrequency, the purple ring's appearance is always a noteworthy event in the VGHW saga. Its sporadic manifestations not only add to the visual spectacle of the Brother's power-ups but also deepen the sense of mystery and complexity surrounding the rules and inner workings of the VGHW universe.

## Profile

The purple ring emanates a significantly larger circle of vibrant purple light coupled with black smoke when an entity is in the process of powering up. This luminary spectacle is not just confined to a thin ring but takes on a more voluminous spherical form, enveloping the entity within. Despite its more imposing and grandiose visual appearance, it functionally mirrors the effects of the yellow ring.

Even though the purple ring is larger and more visually intense, it is not definitively known whether this indicates a more powerful or effective power-up, or if it is purely a visual distinction. The occurrence of the purple ring doesn't appear to be selectable or controllable by the user but seems to occur sporadically during the prime ages.

Furthermore, it's noteworthy that the purple ring has exclusively been associated with the character known as the Brother. No other character in the VGHW franchise has been observed producing the purple ring during a power-up, suggesting a unique connection between this rare effect and the Brother. The specific reasons behind this unique occurrence remain shrouded in mystery, adding another layer of intrigue to the complex world of the VGHW franchise.

## Origin

The purple ring's exclusive association with the Brother suggests its origin to be directly linked with Owl's keyboard, which was the source of the Brother's powers. However, an interesting speculation arises from the fact that Wexler, another power possessor, didn't often utilize the power-up ability. This raises the question of whether the purple ring might also be a potential outcome of Wexler's power machine, given sufficient usage.

This speculation stems from the principle of statistical probability, suggesting that if Wexler had used the power-up ability more frequently, there **might have been instances where a purple ring would have manifested**. As such, it's conceivable that the purple ring isn't solely an output of Owl's keyboard but could also be an unobserved outcome of Wexler's power machine due to a limited sample size.

In contrast, Owl's keyboard has demonstrated a broader range of variability in power-up visual effects, capable of producing both the yellow and purple rings. This was evidenced by the Brother's use of the power-up ability, which manifested both colored rings at different times. The exact factors influencing the ring color remain ambiguous, adding to the complexity and intrigue of these power manifestations in the VGHW franchise.

## Possessors and Sources

In order of which they originally got them:

* Owl: Keyboard (2015)
* The Brother: Keyboard (2015)
* Chris Seelig: Keyboard (2015)
* Jason Wexler (maybe): Power machine (2015)
* Remy Erdman (maybe): Power machine (2015)
* The Ghost: Wexler/The Brother (2016)