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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Ocotea porosa is a species of plant in the Lauraceae, often placed in the related genus Phoebe. It is commonly called imbuia or Brazilian walnut because its wood resembles that of some walnuts. The tree is a major commercial timber species in Brazil, used for high-end furniture, mostly as decorative veneers, and as flooring. The wood is very hard, measuring 3,684 lbs on the Janka scale. The wood is also fragrant with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. The tree is also a popular horticultural tree in subtropical regions of the world. In its native habitat, it is a threatened species.
An incredibly beautiful wood, Ipê makes stunning wands, with an elegant shape, shine and finish. It is not surprising to hear it has also been used in bowmaking and in other things before. As a hardy and long-lasting wood, Ipê is not a common wand wood, due to the trouble one must go to in order to extract it from the wild. Due to this, it is rarely seen outside of the Americas, though it is often seen in South America, specifically in Brazil, and among the tribes of Amazon, especially those who have had contact with Europeans and other Westerners. Ipê wands are beautiful casters, neither flamboyant nor subtle, creating elegant effects. Often Ipê wands chose wixes with their own complex troubles, and it has been noted that Ipê wands often help soothe those troubles in their master. They are excellent for Herbology and Magizoology, making them popular with students at Castelobruxo.
