Wandlore Wood

Acacia wands often won't produce magic for any but their owners, who tend to be subtle wizards, not prone to flashy magic.

Alder is extremely rare, as many wandmakers will refuse to use it's wood. There are negative connotations associated with this tree since, when cut, an alder's sap flows out a blood red color. The few wands made of alder are often those with strongly opposing cores (such as doxy wings and phoenix feather), as the wood actually brings balance.

Apple is a gentle, outdoorsy wood that would find favor with a student skilled in Herbology or Care of Magical Creatures. It tends to get overwhelmed easily, and is thus rarely used with powerful cores (multiple dragon heartstrings or phoenix feathers, for example).

Ash is slightly associated with the Dark Arts, as the ash tree is said to ‘strangle’ the plants around it. It does excel at Dark magic, but is also good for Transfiguration. They also tend to bond to good Diviners.

An aspen wand is often coupled with duelists or other martial magic users, generally strong-minded and determined, more likely than most to be attracted by quests and new orders; this is a wand for revolutionaries.

A wand wood for the wise, beech is capable of great subtlety and artistry. It will seek out a wielder who is wise and understanding and creates some of the most divine charms.

Birch wands are well-rounded and resilient. They meld well to their owners and bring out the strongest of their traits. These wands have a distinct aversion to Dark Arts.

An African import, remarkable in that it will sink rather than float in water. Although its strength might imply a powerful wandwood, it is rarely used, even in African wandcraft- its weight, particularly in longer wands, impedes spellcasting, and it is next-to-useless underwater.

Blackthorn is an extremely rare wood known for its strength and magical properties. The wand will likely take to anyone with warrior potential, however it does not discern between right and wrong on its own. These can be found in the highest level of the law as well as deeply entangled with the dark arts. It will only become truly bonded with its owner after they experience true hardship together. These wands are very useful for offensive hexes.

Black walnut reacts poorly to those who are deceptive. Those with a strong moral compass will be a match for this wand. Black walnut is loyal and can create powerful charms.

Like spruce, a strong wood that excels in everything except the Dark Arts. However, a witch or wizard with a strong personality can coax more out of a blue spruce wand than a regular spruce one. These wands are especially suited for celestial or lighter magic.

Cedar is a rather docile wandwood with particular skill in protective spells. Its owner is often extraordinarily loyal and calm, however, in times when their friends are in harm's way, they become a force to be reckoned with.

Held in high esteem in Japan, this is a rare wood with a reputation for strange potency. It is known for lethal power when paired with any core. However, if paired with dragon heartstring, it should only be teamed with a strong-minded wizard of exceptional self-control.

Chestnut wands are a varied bunch as they tend to react to the personality of their owners. They are may be attracted to those with an affinity for herbs, and wild animals, and especially to those with a spirit in flight. It also has a grounded, lawful side as well, rarely allowing for anything in the grey area between right and wrong.

Associated with valor, cypress wands find their owners among those whose nature is bold, courageous and self-sacrificing and who are destined to fight for what's right.