Wands

"Each wand is special; the mage doesn't choose the wand. The wand chooses its host." *- Indirah Alnazar to Kellan Xalvador about the wands in Chapter I: The Magician*

## General Information

### User(s)

Indirah Alnazar, Kellan Xalvador (briefly), Sapphire Chauvera, Xylon Lozano, Izaiah Alnazar

## Production Information

### Debut

The Arcana, I: The Magician (via Indirah's wand)

### Created by

Austin Dy & Kit Aguinaldo

**Wands** are quasi-sentient magical items in The Arcana, used by half and non-bloods to channel magic from themselves to another, be it living or non-living. Mages of pure-blood don't need wands as they could easily manipulate their own magic into others- one of the perks of being a pure-blood mage. Each wand consists of a specific type of wood, a core substance from a birthstone and a flower, and length, and although three of these elements could be of the same as the other, no two existing wands were exactly alike.

## W**Λ**NDLORE & W**Λ**NDCR**Λ**FT

Magic with a wand was usually performed with an incantation, but more experienced mages could cast nonverbal spells, concealing the spell until cast and would then prevent an opponent from adequately protecting themselves in time. Moreover, each wand, from the moment it found its ideal owner, would begin to learn from and teach its human partner. Wands aren't known to be passed down from one person to another, as wands were often buried or burned when their owner died.

Every wand is unique and would depend for its character on the particular tree or plant from which it derived its materials:

* **Wand wood**- there are six types of wand wood; camellia, sycamore, rosewood, sequoia, willow, and magnolia.
* **Gem and flower cores**- the core of the wand varies from each person, as it depends on the person's birthmonth:
	+ **Gems:** Garnet- **January**, Amethyst- **February**, Aquamarine- **March**, Diamond- **April**, Emerald- **May**, Pearl- **June**, Ruby- **July**, Peridot- **August**, Sapphire- **September**, Opal- **October**, Topaz- **November**, Turquoise- **December**
	+ **Flowers:** Carnation/Snowdrop- **January**, Violet/Primrose- **February**, Daffodil/Jonquil- **March**, Daisy/Sweet Pea- **April**, Lily of the Valley/Hawthorn- **May**, Rose/Honeysuckle- **June**, Larkspur/Water Lily- **July**, Gladiolus/Poppy- **August**, Aster/Morning Glory- **September**, Marigold/Cosmos- **October**, Crysanthemum- **November**, Narcissus/Holly- **December**
* **Length**- the length varies from wand to wand, though the shortest is 8 inches, and the longest is said to be 13 inches.

## D**Λ**M**Λ**GE & UNDERW**Λ**TER USE

Curses and physical danage (such as snapping the wand in half) could damage wands, destroying or greatly diminishing their abilities. Attempts to repair wands wouldn't be effective, as it might break again while performing magic, or even unexpectedly backfire to the unsuspecting caster.

In addition, wands possess the capability to function underwater, although the appearance of spells might change, with Sapphire Chauvera describing the usual "sparks" that come out of the wand when casting magic as "jet of water".

## KNOWN W**Λ**NDS

 Sapphire Chauvera | Camellia
 Xylon Lozano | Sequoia
 Izaiah Alnazar | Sycamore