Post by ELIZA MARIE CUNNINGHAM on Nov 28, 2012 15:05:02 GMT -5
WANDS
This may be a lot to take in, but it's a lot of information that was collected last year when we had the Wand Shop open and made wands for members. Most of the information was taken from Pottermore, so you can probably find it there too, but it did take a while to collect it all together. <3
Anyway, there are a few things to take into consideration when creating your wand.
LENGTH IS NOT HEIGHT!
It pertains to how strong their personality/character is. So pretty much, if they are a very well written character, it would be a longer one. If their character lacks something, it would be a shorter wand. Ex. Voldemort (14", I think) & Hagrid (16") had very long wands, but Umbridge (8.5") had a very, very short one. Lengths would be between 8" - 16". But most ones would be around 10" - 12".
WAND CORES
Ollivander revolutionized the art of wand making. Before, people would bring a core of an animal they liked and the wandmaker would make it into a wand for them. But then Ollivander said no to that and only got those three cores (Dragon Heartstring, Phoenix Feather & Unicorn Hair) and matched them with different types of wood and different firmness. So if your character is English and goes to Ollivander, they will need to have one of those core types. However, if they travel across the world to get their wand somewhere else, you may choose a different core for your wand.
WAND WOOD
There are a lot of options for this, so make sure to read about each of them and see where your character fits. Some are different also depending on the Core that goes with it.
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Acacia (rare - only the most gifted wizards)
Alder (March/April) (helpful; considerate; likeable)
Apple (high moral - not dark arts; charming)
Ash (February/March) (stubborn, courageous; not arrogant)
Aspen (strong-minded; determined; revolutionary; great at dueling)
Beech (mature; 'deep')
Blackthorn (warrior)
Black Walnut (good instincts, insight; sure of oneself)
Cedar (loyal; worthy opponent if crossed)
Cherry (self control; strong minded)
Chestnut (attracted to those who love magical beasts, Herbology, flying; with Dragon Heartstring, love for luxurious things; with Unicorn, love for justice)
Cypress (brave; self-sacrificing)
Dogwood (playful; fun; love excitement and jokes)
Ebony (courage to be themselves; won't easily sway their beliefs)
Elder (November/December) (unusual people; can be unlucky; special destiny)
Elm (presence; magical dexterity)
Fir (focused; strong-minded; intimidating; the will to survive)
Hawthorn (May/June) (conflicted; going through turmoil)
Hazel (August/September) (in control of emotions)
Holly (July/August) (prone to anger; engaged in a dangerous or spiritual quest)
Hornbeam (passionate; prone to obsession)
Larch (potential to be great; user lacks confidence/courage at first, but gains it later in life)
Laurel (possibly quest for glory; not lazy)
Mahogany (good for transfiguration)
Maple (lover of traveling; explorer; ambition)
Oak (June/July) (courage; fidelity)
Pear (warm-hearted; generous; wise; popular; no dark arts)
Pine (independant; possibly a 'loner'; intriguing; possibly mysterious)
Poplar (integrity; clear moral vision)
Redwood (lucky)
Rowan (January/February) (clear-headed; pure-hearted; no dark arts; virtuous; good at dueling)
Silver Lime (Usually for Seers or high skill in Legilimency)
Spruce (bold; good humour; not cautious; not nervous)
Sycamore (curious; adventurous)
Vine (September) (great purpose; vision beyond the ordinary; astound others)
Walnut (intelligent; innovative; inventor)
Willow (April/May) (great potential, but insecure)
Yew (great at dueling) (rare wand; unusual person; notorious; not timid; not mediocre)[/style]
This may be a lot to take in, but it's a lot of information that was collected last year when we had the Wand Shop open and made wands for members. Most of the information was taken from Pottermore, so you can probably find it there too, but it did take a while to collect it all together. <3
Anyway, there are a few things to take into consideration when creating your wand.
LENGTH IS NOT HEIGHT!
It pertains to how strong their personality/character is. So pretty much, if they are a very well written character, it would be a longer one. If their character lacks something, it would be a shorter wand. Ex. Voldemort (14", I think) & Hagrid (16") had very long wands, but Umbridge (8.5") had a very, very short one. Lengths would be between 8" - 16". But most ones would be around 10" - 12".
WAND CORES
Ollivander revolutionized the art of wand making. Before, people would bring a core of an animal they liked and the wandmaker would make it into a wand for them. But then Ollivander said no to that and only got those three cores (Dragon Heartstring, Phoenix Feather & Unicorn Hair) and matched them with different types of wood and different firmness. So if your character is English and goes to Ollivander, they will need to have one of those core types. However, if they travel across the world to get their wand somewhere else, you may choose a different core for your wand.
WAND WOOD
There are a lot of options for this, so make sure to read about each of them and see where your character fits. Some are different also depending on the Core that goes with it.
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Acacia (rare - only the most gifted wizards)
Alder (March/April) (helpful; considerate; likeable)
Apple (high moral - not dark arts; charming)
Ash (February/March) (stubborn, courageous; not arrogant)
Aspen (strong-minded; determined; revolutionary; great at dueling)
Beech (mature; 'deep')
Blackthorn (warrior)
Black Walnut (good instincts, insight; sure of oneself)
Cedar (loyal; worthy opponent if crossed)
Cherry (self control; strong minded)
Chestnut (attracted to those who love magical beasts, Herbology, flying; with Dragon Heartstring, love for luxurious things; with Unicorn, love for justice)
Cypress (brave; self-sacrificing)
Dogwood (playful; fun; love excitement and jokes)
Ebony (courage to be themselves; won't easily sway their beliefs)
Elder (November/December) (unusual people; can be unlucky; special destiny)
Elm (presence; magical dexterity)
Fir (focused; strong-minded; intimidating; the will to survive)
Hawthorn (May/June) (conflicted; going through turmoil)
Hazel (August/September) (in control of emotions)
Holly (July/August) (prone to anger; engaged in a dangerous or spiritual quest)
Hornbeam (passionate; prone to obsession)
Larch (potential to be great; user lacks confidence/courage at first, but gains it later in life)
Laurel (possibly quest for glory; not lazy)
Mahogany (good for transfiguration)
Maple (lover of traveling; explorer; ambition)
Oak (June/July) (courage; fidelity)
Pear (warm-hearted; generous; wise; popular; no dark arts)
Pine (independant; possibly a 'loner'; intriguing; possibly mysterious)
Poplar (integrity; clear moral vision)
Redwood (lucky)
Rowan (January/February) (clear-headed; pure-hearted; no dark arts; virtuous; good at dueling)
Silver Lime (Usually for Seers or high skill in Legilimency)
Spruce (bold; good humour; not cautious; not nervous)
Sycamore (curious; adventurous)
Vine (September) (great purpose; vision beyond the ordinary; astound others)
Walnut (intelligent; innovative; inventor)
Willow (April/May) (great potential, but insecure)
Yew (great at dueling) (rare wand; unusual person; notorious; not timid; not mediocre)[/style]
