“Aww Mr. Blackwood, Good day to you! And you brought me a daughter! OH how I love daughters!!
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 little girl 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, jump ship, 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,
If you would like to find your wand in the first go, GREAT! Or, we can RP you trying them and it going wrong. At the end of your next post, please let me know what you want to do and what Combo you like the best for your character. If you hate them all, I can go back to the drawing board. UP TO YOU!
When you post, mention whatever wand wood and core you want to RP, whether it's YOUR wand or one your character is trying. When I post I will add the size and flexibility HAVE FUN!! If the wand is a dud, feel free to make a mess of Bernie's shop, she isn't afraid of a small explosion.
WAND WOOD
Hazel
Hazel chooses individuals who feel deeply and live authentically. Its owners are emotionally perceptive, compassionate, and remarkably intuitive, often understanding others before a word is spoken. While they may struggle with intense emotions at times, they possess an inner resilience that allows them to transform hardship into wisdom. Hazel rewards self-awareness and emotional maturity above all else.
Rosewood
Rosewood chooses those whose greatest strength is compassion. Its owners are gentle without being weak, graceful without arrogance, and possess an instinctive desire to help others. They often bring calm to chaotic situations and are admired for both their kindness and quiet confidence.
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.
Pear
Pear chooses witches and wizards whose kindness is matched only by their wisdom. They are generous without being naïve, respected without seeking admiration, and naturally gifted at bringing out the best in others. Pear owners often become beloved teachers, healers, or community leaders.
WAND CORE
Cherub Hair
Cherub Hair seeks individuals who lead with empathy rather than force. Its owners are often emotionally intelligent, perceptive, and capable of bringing people together. While many are romantics, the core values sincere affection over idealized love.
Bowtruckle Bark
Bowtruckle Bark chooses gentle souls who understand that true strength often lies in patience rather than power. Its owners tend to be dependable, compassionate, and deeply respectful of nature.
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.
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.
