A Guide To American Wandlore

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 the individual they will spend their time with. Wand awareness manifests in subtle yet profound ways; it can feel the innate qualities and intentions of a prospective owner and resonates with the person's inner traits. When a wand 'chooses,' it often responds with a flicker of magic or a subtle vibration, signaling a harmonious match. This awareness may develop over time as the wand absorbs ambient magical energies or through interactions with magical beings. Some have posited that certain rare wands have exceptionally keen awareness, capable of communicating rudimentary thoughts or emotions to skilled wizards. Others suggest that exceptions exist where a wand may uncharacteristically choose against such resonance, perhaps swayed by external magical forces or peculiar circumstances. There have been many theories regarding this habit of wands, and we here hope to explain them somewhat by explaining some of the wandlore theory necessary to theorize the character of a wand's master or the possible wand of someone based on their character. This book covers the various and truly American wand woods, wand cores, and some of the most famous wandmakers from across the United States. Also includes wand woods from South America.

I also use this book to customize the wands for Secrets of the Gordian Knot and some of my other stories.