Post by Ginny Weasley on Nov 20, 2010 20:13:32 GMT -5
This is where you will claim the size, shape, wood, and cores of your wand.
WOOD
BY BIRTH
Wands may choose wizards based on the correspondence of the Celtic Tree Calendar, which is as follows:
Birch------- December 24 to January 20
Rowan------January 21 to February 17
Ash ---------February 18 to March 17
Alder------- March 18 to April 14
Willow -----April 15 to May 12
Hawthorn - May 13 to June 9
Oak -------- June 10 to July 7
Holly ------ July 8 to August 4
Hazel ------August 5 to September 1
Vine ------- September 2 to September 29
Ivy ---------September 30 to October 27
Reed ------ October 28 to November 24
Elder ------November 25 to December 22
COMMON VARIETIES IN WAND-MAKING
Almond - the almond tree is the first to bloom each spring, and is therefore considered a representation of life and rebirth. Almond wands often draw from and enhance their bearer's creativity, and their owner is often blessed with happiness and prosperity.
Ash - Ash wands are valued most for their charm work, and proficiency in security and protective spells. Used most effectively by a wizard who is strong of purpose.
Beech - beech wands are known to be helpful in the individual pursuit of their owners' desires, and the research necessary to achieve them. They are also well suited for divination and Binding magic.
Cherrywood - associated with love and compassion, it is a very earthy, grounded wood which enhances levelheadedness in its owner. Well suited to divination and verbal spells, but not as powerful at producing non-verbal spells.
Hawthorn - traditionally only cut during festivals at Beltane, hawthorne has an association with protection, and is therefore an excellent defensive wand.
Hickory - hickory wands are conducive to the expansion of power in their owner's abilities, and expand their bearer's discipline. A sturdy, reliable wand wood.
Holly - the strongest of all wands for creating spells of protection, holly is also known for its strength. It is uniquely strong in varieties of mental probing, and most useful for the guiding of dream magic. Best matched with a wizard of strength and good intentions.
Hornbeam - has a reputation as the most stubborn variety of wand. If it can be mastered and bonded with the possessor's will, it can be quite powerful.
Mahogany - mahogany wands vary in shade, as the wood may range from golden to deep reddish-brown. These wands are excellent for transfiguration and the deflection of dark magic.
Maple - maple wands are very sturdy and hold up well over a wizard's lifetime. They are ideal for charmwork and transfiguration.
Myrtle - the myrtle tree is valued for is strength and endurance, and wands made of its wood are said to give its bearer these same qualities. It is known for attracting and inspiring wisdom and illumination, and works best for wizards who value peace and mental precision. Myrtle wands are commonly longer--between 12 and 15 inches.
Oak - long admired by many cultures for its strength and endurance, oak is an ideal wood for a balanced wand.
Redwood - known to intensify the mental focus and discipline of its bearer, this wand will enable a cool head in the chaotic heat of a duel. Well-suited for casting protection spells.
Rosewood - known for its medicinal properties, rosewood makes a wand excellent for healing and love charms.
Rowan - famous for its protective qualities, it is said to avert stormy weather and situations, bringing peace to its owner.
Vine - wands carved with vines often bring increased peace and tranquility to the bearer. They are formidable in the casting of love charms, and are often associated with joy and happy hearts.
Walnut - An all-around strong and versatile wood.
Willow - willows are known as trees of mystery and enchantment. Wands of this type can be used well for divination, and are lauded for their ability with healing magic.
Yew - uniquely associated with both new growth and death. It is therefore suited for transfiguration work, and is known to enhance the magic prowess of its bearer. It can be associated with dark magic due to its dualistic nature.
RARE VARIETIES
Palm - regarded as one of the most powerful wandwoods, it is therefore very rare. It is uncommonly durable, and well suited for guiding and performing dream magic.
Bloodwood - identifiable by its rich red color, it is said to have power in revealing matters of the past and future, and is therefore a strong aid in divination.
Ebony - known for providing almost limitless magical power and strong protection abilities. Can also produce powerful curses.
Kingwood - an exotic variety of rosewood, kingwood is valued for its strength in spells and charms of protection. It is an excellent wand for healing, works best for a witch or wizard whose willpower is strong. It has also been known to increase luck and prowess in divination. Also strong in producing curses, and therefore not a wand that should be used by a beginner or untrustworthy individual.
WAND CORES
COMMON
dragon heartstring - taken only after the (unforced) death of a dragon. These cores are generally well suited for transfiguration. These wands are most common among slytherins, and least common among hufflepuffs. They are also a common core among the wands of Dark wizards, though their qualities are not inherently dark.
phoenix feather - wands are made only from the feathers that are not essential for flight (often the tail), they are potent nonetheless. Wands with phoenix feather cores are typically strong in defensive and combat magic. A very typical core among gryffindors, and rare for slytherins.
unicorn hair - removed from the mane or tail of a unicorn without harming the beast, these cores typically make for wands adept at charmwork and healing, as they retain some of the healing properties of uncorn's blood. Unicorn hair wands typically bond to more subtle and gentle bearers.
RARE
veela hair - sometimes handed down through families of veela descent or made from the hair of parents, these are not marketed for the general public.
thestral hair - the thestral is a mysterious creature, and no modern wands are known to have come from this beast. The only known wand in existence made with a thestral hair core is the mythical Elder Wand.
basilisk scale or skin - these wands are extremely rare--they may be handed down through pureblood families, and have strong Dark leanings. They have been known to bond strongly with parselmouths.
demiguise hair - typically not strong enough to provide the power necessary in a wand, they may be combined with other wand cores to add a little extra strength. They often add strong capabilities in transfiguration.
[/b][/color]WOOD
BY BIRTH
Wands may choose wizards based on the correspondence of the Celtic Tree Calendar, which is as follows:
Birch------- December 24 to January 20
Rowan------January 21 to February 17
Ash ---------February 18 to March 17
Alder------- March 18 to April 14
Willow -----April 15 to May 12
Hawthorn - May 13 to June 9
Oak -------- June 10 to July 7
Holly ------ July 8 to August 4
Hazel ------August 5 to September 1
Vine ------- September 2 to September 29
Ivy ---------September 30 to October 27
Reed ------ October 28 to November 24
Elder ------November 25 to December 22
COMMON VARIETIES IN WAND-MAKING
Almond - the almond tree is the first to bloom each spring, and is therefore considered a representation of life and rebirth. Almond wands often draw from and enhance their bearer's creativity, and their owner is often blessed with happiness and prosperity.
Ash - Ash wands are valued most for their charm work, and proficiency in security and protective spells. Used most effectively by a wizard who is strong of purpose.
Beech - beech wands are known to be helpful in the individual pursuit of their owners' desires, and the research necessary to achieve them. They are also well suited for divination and Binding magic.
Cherrywood - associated with love and compassion, it is a very earthy, grounded wood which enhances levelheadedness in its owner. Well suited to divination and verbal spells, but not as powerful at producing non-verbal spells.
Hawthorn - traditionally only cut during festivals at Beltane, hawthorne has an association with protection, and is therefore an excellent defensive wand.
Hickory - hickory wands are conducive to the expansion of power in their owner's abilities, and expand their bearer's discipline. A sturdy, reliable wand wood.
Holly - the strongest of all wands for creating spells of protection, holly is also known for its strength. It is uniquely strong in varieties of mental probing, and most useful for the guiding of dream magic. Best matched with a wizard of strength and good intentions.
Hornbeam - has a reputation as the most stubborn variety of wand. If it can be mastered and bonded with the possessor's will, it can be quite powerful.
Mahogany - mahogany wands vary in shade, as the wood may range from golden to deep reddish-brown. These wands are excellent for transfiguration and the deflection of dark magic.
Maple - maple wands are very sturdy and hold up well over a wizard's lifetime. They are ideal for charmwork and transfiguration.
Myrtle - the myrtle tree is valued for is strength and endurance, and wands made of its wood are said to give its bearer these same qualities. It is known for attracting and inspiring wisdom and illumination, and works best for wizards who value peace and mental precision. Myrtle wands are commonly longer--between 12 and 15 inches.
Oak - long admired by many cultures for its strength and endurance, oak is an ideal wood for a balanced wand.
Redwood - known to intensify the mental focus and discipline of its bearer, this wand will enable a cool head in the chaotic heat of a duel. Well-suited for casting protection spells.
Rosewood - known for its medicinal properties, rosewood makes a wand excellent for healing and love charms.
Rowan - famous for its protective qualities, it is said to avert stormy weather and situations, bringing peace to its owner.
Vine - wands carved with vines often bring increased peace and tranquility to the bearer. They are formidable in the casting of love charms, and are often associated with joy and happy hearts.
Walnut - An all-around strong and versatile wood.
Willow - willows are known as trees of mystery and enchantment. Wands of this type can be used well for divination, and are lauded for their ability with healing magic.
Yew - uniquely associated with both new growth and death. It is therefore suited for transfiguration work, and is known to enhance the magic prowess of its bearer. It can be associated with dark magic due to its dualistic nature.
RARE VARIETIES
Palm - regarded as one of the most powerful wandwoods, it is therefore very rare. It is uncommonly durable, and well suited for guiding and performing dream magic.
Bloodwood - identifiable by its rich red color, it is said to have power in revealing matters of the past and future, and is therefore a strong aid in divination.
Ebony - known for providing almost limitless magical power and strong protection abilities. Can also produce powerful curses.
Kingwood - an exotic variety of rosewood, kingwood is valued for its strength in spells and charms of protection. It is an excellent wand for healing, works best for a witch or wizard whose willpower is strong. It has also been known to increase luck and prowess in divination. Also strong in producing curses, and therefore not a wand that should be used by a beginner or untrustworthy individual.
WAND CORES
COMMON
dragon heartstring - taken only after the (unforced) death of a dragon. These cores are generally well suited for transfiguration. These wands are most common among slytherins, and least common among hufflepuffs. They are also a common core among the wands of Dark wizards, though their qualities are not inherently dark.
phoenix feather - wands are made only from the feathers that are not essential for flight (often the tail), they are potent nonetheless. Wands with phoenix feather cores are typically strong in defensive and combat magic. A very typical core among gryffindors, and rare for slytherins.
unicorn hair - removed from the mane or tail of a unicorn without harming the beast, these cores typically make for wands adept at charmwork and healing, as they retain some of the healing properties of uncorn's blood. Unicorn hair wands typically bond to more subtle and gentle bearers.
RARE
veela hair - sometimes handed down through families of veela descent or made from the hair of parents, these are not marketed for the general public.
thestral hair - the thestral is a mysterious creature, and no modern wands are known to have come from this beast. The only known wand in existence made with a thestral hair core is the mythical Elder Wand.
basilisk scale or skin - these wands are extremely rare--they may be handed down through pureblood families, and have strong Dark leanings. They have been known to bond strongly with parselmouths.
demiguise hair - typically not strong enough to provide the power necessary in a wand, they may be combined with other wand cores to add a little extra strength. They often add strong capabilities in transfiguration.
[b][font=papyrus]|Last name, First| Wood | Core | Length | Flexibility | How you obtained it[/b][/font]Credit to: www.reakingofhavoc.proboards.com for this lovely wand application.
