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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Manzanita is a common name for many species of the genus Arctostaphylos. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees present in the chaparral biome of western North America, where they occur from southern British Columbia and Washington to Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States, and throughout Mexico. Manzanitas can live in places with poor soil and little water. They are characterized by smooth orange or red bark and stiff, twisting branches. There are 105 species and subspecies of manzanita, 95 of which are found in the Mediterranean climate and colder mountainous regions of California, ranging from ground-hugging coastal and mountain species to small trees up to 20 feet tall. Manzanitas bloom in the winter to early spring and carry berries in spring and summer. The berries and flowers of most species are edible.
Uniquely red, Manzanita as a wand wood makes for a cool wand, one which tends towards those who are the epitome of cool practicality, if occasionally prone to moments of cold rage. While this is not always the case and varies depending on the wand's core it is always the case when the core is Phoenix Feather. In addition, Manzanita wands are among the more adaptable but can become stuck in their ways if used in a focused manner towards specific arts.
