Wands
| Wood Type | Faculty | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Common | |
| Ash | Common | |
| Beech | Common | |
| Birch | Common | |
| Cherry | Common | |
| Elm | Common | |
| Fir | Common | |
| Hazel | Common | |
| Maple | Common | |
| Oak | Common | |
| Pear | Common | |
| Pine | Common | |
| Poplar | Common | |
| Spruce | Common | |
| Willow | Common | |
| Alder | Uncommon | |
| Arbutus | Uncommon | |
| Blackthorn | Uncommon | |
| Cedar | Uncommon | |
| Cypress | Uncommon | |
| Elder | Uncommon | |
| Hawthorn | Uncommon | |
| Holly | Uncommon | |
| Hornbeam | Uncommon | |
| Larch | Uncommon | |
| Rowan | Uncommon | |
| Yew | Uncommon | |
| Bloodwood | Rare | |
| Ebony | Rare | |
| Ironwood | Rare | |
| Mahogany | Rare | |
| Olive | Rare | |
| Rosewood | Rare | |
| Sandalwood | Rare | |
| Shadow-Oak | Rare | |
| Teak | Rare | |
| Ghostwood | Very Rare | |
| Heartwood | Very Rare | |
| Silverwood | Very Rare | |
| Sunwood | Very Rare |
Wood Type
Description Magical Associations Potential Game Effects (Suggestions) Rarity
Alder
Pale wood, turns orange/red when cut; water-resistant. Elements (Fire/Water), Duality, Strength, Resilience Can store one Elemental spell (Fire/Water) for later release. Uncommon
Apple
Light-colored, fine-grained wood; from fruit-bearing trees. Love, Healing, Abundance, Choice, Youth Bonus to Healing spells; May produce a magical food effect once/day. Common
Arbutus
Smooth, reddish-orange bark that peels; hard, dense wood. Fire, Rebirth, Coastal Magic, Boundaries, Protection Resistant to Fire; Bonus to spells bridging boundaries (e.g., planar). Uncommon
Ash
Pale, straight-grained, and tough, yet flexible. Healing, Divination, Justice, Balance, Water Bonus to Divination/Healing; Can reroll one 1 on a spell die once/day. Common
Beech
Pale cream-colored, straight-grained, hard wood. Wisdom, Knowledge, Lore, Wishes, Ancestors +1 to Lore/History checks; Enhances spells involving knowledge/truth. Common
Birch
Pale, often silvery-barked wood; light and flexible. Purity, Beginnings, Cleansing, Fey, Protection (Spirits) +1 vs. Curses/Poisons; Bonus to Cleansing/Purification spells. Common
Blackthorn
Dark, hard wood with sharp thorns; linked to strife. Warding, Binding, Obstacles, Control, Curses Enhances Binding/Cursing spells; Can create magical thorns/barriers. Uncommon
Bloodwood
(Fantasy) Deep crimson, almost wet-looking; very dense. Blood Magic, Sacrifice, Life Force, Pain, Endurance Spells can be powered by HP; Bonus to spells causing/healing Bleeds. Rare
Cedar
Light reddish-brown, aromatic wood; naturally resistant. Purification, Protection, Spirituality, Preservation, Dreams Wards against corruption/undead; Enhances Preservation/Dream magic. Uncommon
Cherry
Warm reddish-brown, smooth-grained wood. Divination, Passion, Grounding, Focus, Communication +1 Spell Attack/DC when targeting a single creature; Aids scrying. Common
Cypress
Yellowish-brown, durable, often associated with death. Death, Mourning, Afterlife, Strength, Transformation Bonus vs. Undead; Aids spells communicating with the dead. Uncommon
Ebony
Deep black, extremely hard and dense wood. Power, Shadow, Protection, Elegance, Authority +1 Spell DC; Bonus to Shadow/Fear spells. Rare
Elder
Light, soft wood with a dark bark; hollow stems. Fey, Warding, Healing, Endings, Renewal Bonus vs. Fey; Enhances transformation/sleep spells. Uncommon
Elm
Light to medium brown, tough and flexible wood. Earth, Strength, Grounding, Intuition, Protection (Home) Bonus to Earth spells; Enhances spells protecting a location. Common
Fir
Light brown wood with knots; tall-growing, cone-bearing. Vision, Foresight, Altitude, Air, Perspective Enhances spells granting flight or vision; Bonus to Air spells. Common
Ghostwood
(Fantasy) Translucent, pale white; weighs almost nothing. Spirits, Etherealness, Illusion, Stealth, Invisibility Allows casting Ethereal/Invisibility spells; Aids ghost-related magic. Very Rare
Hawthorn
Pale, hard wood with thorns; strong magical associations. Fey, Protection, Purity, Love, Crossroads Strong Ward vs. Fey/Spirits; Bonus at magical thresholds/crossroads. Uncommon
Hazel
Light brown, flexible wood; often used for divining rods. Divination, Wisdom, Intuition, Lightning +1 to Insight/Perception; Enhances Divination; Can find water. Common
Heartwood
(Fantasy) Vibrant red, pulses faintly; warm to touch. Life, Healing, Passion, Fire, Vitality Greatly enhances Healing; Grants temporary HP; +1 to Fire spells. Very Rare
Holly
Very pale, almost white, dense wood; evergreen leaves. Protection (Good), Purity, Fire/Light, Hope, Sacrifice Bonus damage vs. Evil Outsiders; +1 to Fire/Light spells. Uncommon
Hornbeam
Extremely hard, whitish wood; known as 'ironwood'. Resilience, Strength, Stubbornness, Protection High HP (Durability); Spells cast resist dispelling attempts. Uncommon
Ironwood
(Fantasy) As heavy and strong as metal; dark grey. Earth, Strength, Durability, Warding, Nature's Fury Very High HP; Enchanted like metal; +1 to Earth/Force spells. Rare
Larch
Reddish-brown, durable wood; deciduous conifer. Protection (Fire/Theft), Duality, Transition, Courage Resistant to Fire; Bonus to spells hiding/securing objects. Uncommon
Mahogany
Rich, reddish-brown, durable wood. Wealth, Status, Earth, Protection, Guidance Increases value/potency of conjured goods; Enhances Earth spells. Rare
Maple
Creamy-white to light brown, hard wood; often figured. Balance, Travel, Communication, Sweetness, Creation Enhances Teleportation/Travel spells; Bonus to Creation spells. Common
Oak
Strong, hard, golden-brown wood with a pronounced grain. Strength, Endurance, Protection, Leadership, Lightning +1 Durability (HP) per tier; Bonus to Abjuration or Lightning spells. Common
Olive
Yellowish-brown with dark veins; hard, resilient wood. Peace, Healing, Light, Victory, Divine Connection Enhances Pacifying/Calming spells; +1 to Divine spells (Good). Rare
Pear
Light pinkish-brown, fine-grained wood. Health, Longevity, Luck, Fertility Enhances spells affecting lifespan or luck. Common
Pine
Light yellow/brown, often resinous wood. Healing, Purification, Air, Endurance, Prosperity Bonus to Healing (esp. respiratory); Enhances Air spells. Common
Poplar
Light, soft, pale wood; grows quickly. Communication, Air, Travel, Language, Hope Enhances spells involving sound or wind; +1 to Language spells. Common
Rosewood
Rich, reddish-brown wood with a dark grain; fragrant. Beauty, Love, Divination, Healing, Music Bonus to social spells; Enhances sound-based magic. Rare
Rowan
Pale reddish-brown with a fine grain; has red berries. Protection (Evil/Fey), Warding, Divination, Insight Advantage vs. Fey/Undead; Enhances Warding spells. Uncommon
Sandalwood
Yellowish, highly aromatic wood. Spirituality, Meditation, Protection, Healing, Conjuration Aids Meditation/Focus; Bonus to Conjuration (esp. incense-related). Rare
Shadow-Oak
(Fantasy) Mottled grey-black; seems to absorb light. Shadow, Stealth, Illusion, Secrets, Night Bonus to Stealth; Enhances Illusion/Shadow spells. Rare
Silverwood
(Fantasy) Shimmers with a faint, silvery light; cool. Moon, Magic Purity, Fey, Stars, Cold +1 Max Spell Charge/Level; Emits faint light; Bonus to Cold/Fey spells. Very Rare
Spruce
Creamy-white/yellow wood; tall, straight conifer. Protection (High Places), Sky, Vision, Air Aids spells dealing with altitude/weather; Bonus to Air/Vision spells. Common
Sunwood
(Fantasy) Golden wood, warm; seems to glow faintly. Sun, Light, Healing, Growth, Fire Enhances Light/Fire spells; Bonus to plant growth/healing spells. Very Rare
Teak
Golden-brown, weather-resistant, oily wood. Protection (Water), Durability, Travel (Sea), Resilience Resistant to Water/Acid; Enhances spells for sea travel. Rare
Willow
Pale, fibrous wood, very flexible; grows near water. Emotions, Dreams, Water, Moon, Enchantment, Healing Bonus to Enchantment/Illusion; Allows casting Water/Healing spells. Common
Yew
Creamy-white or yellow wood, often with dark streaks. Life & Death cycles, Immortality, Transmutation, Necromancy Bonus to Necromancy/Transmutation; Spells affecting life force are stronger. Uncommon