In this world, there are many tools one may use to direct magic. One of the most well known of these is the wand. Of course it is a common saying that "The wand chooses the wizard", with all wands having a degree of awareness with which they select...
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Palm (family Arecaceae) has always been a wand wood for wizards of a jolly and passionate nature. Palm wands are very vibrant, boisterous, and colorful, particularly useful in the manipulation of light and fire. The palm grows woody tuberous tissues that transport water and nutrients to the leaves, which are clearly visible in the wand. The darker fibers are brickbat hard, and the lighter fibers are very soft, making it a notoriously tricky wood to work with. Early in the Great Depression, after an accident that damaged his cedar wand beyond repair in Florida, A wizard named Felix Grucci Sr. acquired a palm wand. Specifically speaking, a wand made from a sabal palm, the state tree of Florida and South Carolina, was moved to New York and founded arguably the most powerful and brilliant fireworks family in America. In Florida, the Sabal Palm is also called the Cabbage Palm.
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In South Carolina's wizarding community, the sabal palm (also known as Sabal palmetto) has a different meaning. It is a beloved symbol that represents courage and strength. For the witches and wizards of South Carolina, a wand made from Sabal Palmetto evokes peace and a sense of calm. They believe those who wield a sabal palm wand are brave, courageous, resilient, and strong. They can stand tall and overcome anything. It brings the community together. Sabal Palmettos means paradise is found. The long, lanky trunks scattered across the beach create a sense of being in the tropics. During the Revolutionary War's Battle of Sullivan's Island, which took place on June 28th, 1776, a fort was crafted out of horizontal palmetto trunks. The trunks absorbed the shock from the British cannonballs and contributed to securing an American victory. One week later, the Declaration of Independence was signed, marking the creation of a new country: The United States of America. These wands are also reputed to be virtually indestructible, as the trees that bore them survived fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods.
Palms are among the best-known and most extensively cultivated plant families. They have been important to humans throughout history. Many common products and foods are derived from palms. In contemporary times, palms are also widely used in landscaping, making them one of the most economically important plants. In many historical cultures, due to their importance as a food source, palms were associated with ideas such as victory, peace, and fertility. For inhabitants of cooler climates today, palms symbolize the tropics and beaches.
