WANDS

#### General Overview

A Wand is a magical instrument used to cast spells and summon magic forwards. They can be purchased at any local magic store for the price that the store owner lists them for. Magic does not necessarily need a wand to be used, but only those of extreme skill and devotion are capable of mastering the art of wandless magic. That is why wands are the soul of Nectar, connected to the heart, which is magic. They allow for those gifted with magic in their blood to have a proper instrument to centralize their effects or more complicated results.

Wands are made up of three components: wood type, magic core, and characteristics. Simply put, a wand consists of a type of wood surrounding a core of magical substance, creating an instrument with its own behavioral qualities and magical affinities. Different wood types require different levels of skill, power and determination to be used. Similarly, different cores hold different effects such as consistency, power and range when casting.

*Want to see some examples? See WAND LORE!*

#### Culture

Since the creation of wands, it's always been known that the first wand a person holds will be theirs for life. *However, this does not apply if the first wand they hold belongs to another living person.* It's said that the person feels a bond between themselves and their wand when they first come into contact with it. From there onwards, the owner and the wand will teach and learn from each other as time goes on. A wand is not a sentient being, but with magic, it is as living as an unliving thing can be. No two wands are alike, just as any person who wields one, but there are some odd affinities between wands made of cores of the same origin.

When someone dies, it is common practice that their wand will be broken, burned or buried with them upon their goodbye from the world. However, some exceptions to this may arise with wands belonging to royal families or historical figures. Some royal families only use one wand, and that wand is passed down to the heir of the throne when it is their time to step forward. Some museums may also keep the wands of historical figures to keep them on display, if given the proper permission to do so.

#### Statuses

The Total Status of a wand is the defining number that showcases its characteristics and gives a reflection of the person who owns it. The table below showcases the outline of a wand's Total Status, as well as an example to showcase how to fill it out yourself.

Scared of low numbers? Don't fret! If you happen to find yourself feeling attached to a specific wood or magic core based on its description, but the number it reflects worries you away from it, it's okay! The Total Status of your wand will NOT make you a guaranteed loser, nor winner! You can also upgrade via Charms as time goes on!

Total Status is not linked to direct power nor strength, but is rather an outline of difficulty. For example, *a person with a Total Status of 28* might seem to have a higher chance in defeating *a person with a Total Status of 24*, but it is not a guaranteed victory simply based on the number. Magical duels are based on skill, reaction, mind and willpower. If you play your cards right, you could win any fight you get into! Just don't let yourself become overconfident, because these numbers still reflect your sense of self.

 Mahogany [9]
Feather [8]
* Consistent [8]