“Good day to you! Welcome to Elder and Ash, I am Bernadette…Hmm… Or Bernie or Miss Hawthorn or Witchy McWitchface,” she titters with laughter, high and squeaky. “Don’t you fret, I will answer to just about anything… Except Clyde.” She shakes her head emphatically. “HE is a bowtruckle and can be quite persnickety, so watch your eyeballs, he likes to poke.” She nods at the young student, as if what she said was the most important piece of knowledge to take away from this conversation.
“Can I assume you are here to find your wand? Yes!? Of course! Good Good.” Not waiting for a response, Bernie comes around the counter and begins measuring the patron who just entered her shop. Lifting this arm and that, measuring each individual finger, kneeling and quickly measuring their feet, then popping back up to look deeply, and awkwardly into their eyes. “Fascinating. Did you know a quarter of the bones in your body are in your hand? No?! I didn't think so. OK! Let’s find you a wand. Pop Pop!”
Bernie ran around the shop, spitting out random nonsense facts that most people really didn’t need to know. “Did you know that your left lung is slightly smaller than your right? Did ya? Nope. Why? To make room for your heart? Awwww, so sweet.”
“Ok, let's try this one on for size.” Coming down from a ladder with multiple boxes haphazardly clutched in her arms. One attempts to jump out of her arms, but she manages to keep them all balanced.
Handing the wand over to the student, Bernie steps back a touch so that she isn’t in the line of fire.. It was rare to find a match with the first box, but it could be done. “Go on then,” she said, waving her hands about. “Give it a flick.”
I’m trying something a little different, so you have more say in the making of your wand. Below you will find the descriptions of multiple wand woods and cores that I think work well for your character. Take a look at the combinations.
In your next post, you choose, you can find your perfect wand using the options provided, or pick a less than stellar option and blow something up in the shop. Bernie doesn’t mind. At the end of your post, put an OOC with your FAVORITE combo and if you are finding it in the first go, or if you want to RP a few duds first. If you think I got your character wrong, message me so we can work on it together. When I post I will add the size and flexibility HAVE FUN!!
WAND WOOD
Rowan
Rowan chooses those who possess unwavering integrity. Calm under pressure and guided by a strong moral compass, its owners instinctively defend those who cannot defend themselves. Though often gentle by nature, they become remarkably formidable when confronting evil or injustice.
Cedar
Cedar chooses witches and wizards who value loyalty above personal ambition. They possess keen perception and rarely allow themselves to be deceived. While calm by nature, they become relentless defenders when those they care about are threatened.
English Oak
English Oak chooses individuals whose greatest strength is unwavering loyalty. They are courageous without being reckless, dependable without being rigid, and possess a deep respect for both people and the natural world. Their quiet confidence makes them natural leaders in times of crisis.
Willow
Willow chooses those who have the greatest distance yet to travel. Its owners often underestimate themselves, believing they still have much to learn, yet they possess extraordinary untapped potential. Compassionate, intuitive, and resilient, they frequently become exceptional healers or mentors as they mature.
WAND CORE
Griffin Claw
Griffin Claw chooses individuals whose courage is tempered by compassion. They are fierce when necessary but rarely seek conflict for its own sake. Loyalty, honor, and justice are the traits this core values most.
Thestral Hair
Despite its association with death, Thestral Hair seeks those who understand life's fragility rather than fear it. Its owners are often deeply loyal, quietly courageous, and willing to shoulder burdens for others. They value honesty, trust, and meaningful relationships above status or power.
Pegasus Wing Feather
Pegasus Feather chooses individuals whose strength lies in kindness rather than domination. Its owners often possess a quiet courage, deep respect for life, and an unwavering desire to protect those around them. They are among the least likely to pursue power for its own sake.
Unicorn Hair
Unicorn Hair chooses individuals of integrity. Its owners are often compassionate, patient, and remarkably trustworthy. They rarely seek power for its own sake and instead value loyalty, kindness, and fairness above personal ambition.
Although sometimes underestimated, Unicorn Hair owners possess tremendous inner strength and often become the people others rely upon during difficult times.
