A wand is used to perform nearly all types of magic. Without a wand, a witch or wizard is restricted to the use of magical items, Muggle artifacts, and the occasional and uncontrollable wand-less magic. Obviously, the ease and controllability of wand magic makes wands an enormous part of the wizarding lifestyle. In the books, the wand pretty much chooses it's owner. However, in this RPG you get to choose your wand. No two wands are the same, and no one will achieve the best results with another’s wand. Sibling wands cannot work properly against each other.

Now, there are many things to take into consideration here, such as the wood your wand is made of, and what magical touches they have. Here is a list of the wands that can be purchased.



Wood
Holly - Holly is a beautiful white wood with an almost invisible grain; looks very much like ivory.

Mahogany - There are some interesting magical correspondances for Mahogany. Mahogany is a dark wood, ranging from cherry red, to nearly black red. The grains are visible, and make delightful patterns. This is one of the strongest woods available for wands.

Walnut - Walnut is sacred to Diana. It symbolizes abundance and growth and learning. The dark color of the wood allows a link with the subconcious, while the fruiting tree signifies prosperity and abundance- so this wood is good for a tap into the creative mind.

Oak - Oak comes in nearly as many colors as there are trees. Its reactive nature can be exploited by an old alchemical process, which creates an magnificent rich black color. This is not a stain, but a chemical change within the wood itself; Every detail of the grain is visible, in all its intricate beauty. A careful, meditative look at your wand will reveal streaks of black, brown, even pale yellow, in the darkened wood. Oak people are determined, self-motivated, enthusiastic and responsible. They are gounded people, who can stay calm in a crisis. Although serious minded, they are cheerful and optimistic in the face of opposition, and do not give up easily.

Willow - Willow is a very durable wood... it will bend slightly, so it's rather difficult to break. The wood starts off rather pale, but over time it will darken with age.

Birch - Birch is a beautiful tight-grained hardwood that cuts cleanly and is wonderful for whittling, if you are inclined that way. Magically, Birch is the Queen of the Woods, Beloved of Freya. The heartwood can be very dark red, while the lumber wood can be very white.

Rosewood - Rosewood is the name of a large group of trees, not all of which are species related. They all are known as "rosewood" for the sweet smell of their flowers and leaves, and also the wood itself, a warm sweet scent like Pipe-tobacco. The wood is extraordinarily beautiful. When first cut it shows as a variety of tones, from pearly white to black. It changes color nearly before one's eyes, first turning sunflower yellow, then orange, and it continues to darken and intensify. Old Rosewood is deep red, brown and black in color. This process takes a while- from several months to several years.

Maple - The wood is very regular in density, and light in color. The grain can be regular and straight, or it can be wildly idiosyncratic. A wonderful varient is caled "Tiger" or "fiddled" Maple, with spectacular shifting rays of satiny grain This wood is often almost paperwhite. This particular wood looks more like Starlight than anything else.

Yew - This is a very dark, very grainy wood, usually not polished down. While it has a grainy feel to it, you cannot see the grain in the wood.

Ash - Ash is a big grained, generally light colored, yellowish wood. The fibers have a peculiarly translucent quality, that at times seem opalescen, but Ash can also be a warm, dusty brown. The Ash tree symbolizes the Solar forces, Health and Strength, flexibility, and justice. Ash trees grow exceptionally high, and their roots go very very deep. For this reason, Ash links the Three Minds; the concious, Subconcious and Superconcious.



Magical Touches
Phoenix Feather
Unicorn Tail
Dragon Heartstring
Hippogriff Talon
Veela Hair
Leprachaun Hair
Runespoor Fang
Chimaera Scale
Ashwinder Ash
Demiguise Hair
Faerie Hair



Care instructions
Your customized wand comes in a satin lined box. Research has told us that keeping your wand in the box helps the wand retain its magical potency when not in use. The satin cradle also helps preserve the wand. A regular routine of cleaning and/or polishing the wand is recommended. All you need is a small piece of soft cloth (chamois is the best - as little as a 6” x 6” piece works.) Put a few drops of lemon oil on the cloth, and gently rub the wand in a “forward” motion (starting at the base then follow the wand to the tip). Polishing in a forward manner “frees” the magic to perform as directed.

Warning
Be careful not store your wand in your coat or back pocket. Wands and magic are tricky things and we have heard of accidents involving one’s backside.