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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Pinus contorta, with the common names lodgepole pine and shore pine, and also known as twisted pine and contorta pine, is a common tree in western North America. This species is found near the ocean shore and in dry montane forests to the subalpine, but is rare in lowland rainforests. Like all pines, it is an evergreen conifer. It is abundant in regions such as western Canada and the Pacific Northwest portion of the United States. Pinus contorta is prolific throughout the Cascades and Sierra Nevada, extending into southern California, and is a mountain pine that grows up to 11,000 feet.
The wood of Pinus contorta is characterized by a straight grain, moderate density, and is relatively light. It's known for its medium flexibility, making it a desirable material for crafting. Its workability is favored by wandmakers for its ease of shaping and smooth finish, making it a reliable option for constructing durable wands.
A wand wood native to the west coast of the United States, Lodgepole Pine wands are often dyed or stained to make them more interesting. However, there are a fair few wandmakers who leave their pale-with-grey-rings color alone, thinking it striking enough and are very similar to wands made from Walnut. Lodgepole pine is a close cousin of Torrey Pine and seeks similar individuals - the intelligent, innovative, and insightful, those with good instincts and understanding, willing to be honest and sincere with their perception of things, including themselves. Those chosen by Lodgepole wands can seem flighty at the first meeting, but often have a noble heart and will stand their ground when push comes to shove - and their wand will match them. Due to the Charmswork tendencies of Walnut wood, many will find Lodgepole wands are well-suited to the spells of house and home, a tendency which belies their excellent skill with complicated Defense Against the Dark Arts charms work.
