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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Ficus aurea, commonly known as the Florida strangler fig, golden fig, or higuerón, is a tree in the family Moraceae that is native to the U.S. state of Florida, the northern and western Caribbean, southern Mexico, and Central America south into Panama. The specific epithet aurea was applied by English botanist Thomas Nuttall who described the species in 1846. The strangler fig is a frequent native in the southern half of Florida. This tree wraps around and grows up as a host tree, eventually engulfing and killing the host. There are at least 10 species of Ficus in the state, only two of which are native. Ficus aurea is frequently found growing in the hammocks and borders of mangrove swamps in the central and southern peninsula of Florida. They bloom from spring to summer.
Famous and much desired in Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America, the strangler fig wand is said to pick those destined for a grand purpose. However, the truth is that it picks those who feel that way– a self-fulfilling prophecy in most cases. The grandness of their purpose is relative but always relates to issues of justice and equality in some shape or form. They also tend to be survivors and are resourceful in finding ways to do so.
Searching for enlightenment, for something greater than themselves, is common. This leads many fig owners to paths of higher education as well as into religion/religious pursuits, and politics. They are persuasive people with charisma and excel at inspiring or inciting others to action. Both the wands and their owners feel stifled in urban or contained areas. Because of this, there is a preference to inhabit and live in more rural areas. Claustrophobia is frequent among fig wand owners. When comfortable, they tend to stretch themselves out over space. If feeling threatened or vulnerable, they noticeably fold in on themselves. They find it difficult to hide their physical reactions to events. Though their appearance is relaxed most of the time, they are capable of aggressive behavior when they feel their ideals have been dismissed or insulted.
Another repeated trait of strangler fig wand owners is their concern with making others feel comfortable or at ease. Providing relief for others is cathartic for them. This leads a fair amount of fig owners into the service industry, and, yet again, politics. Even if they don't possess a natural talent for it, they will learn a new skill or hobby if it means they can better help others.
Lime green and burgundy spheres float from this wand when performing magic. The smell of freshly turned dirt and spiced sangria is emitted by this wand. There's often a connection between strangler fig and olive wand owners. This wood prefers cores from venomous creatures, cores from insect-like creatures, as well as water or solar-based cores.
