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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Ulmus rubra, the slippery elm, is a species of elm native to eastern North America, ranging from southeast North Dakota, east to Maine and southern Quebec, south to northernmost Florida, and west to eastern Texas, where it thrives in moist uplands, although it will also grow in dry, intermediate soils. Other common names include red elm, gray elm, soft elm, moose elm, and Indian elm. The tree was first named as part of Ulmus americana in 1753, but identified as a separate species, Ulmus rubra, in 1793 by Pennsylvania botanist Gotthilf Muhlenberg. The slightly later name U. fulva, published by French botanist André Michaux in 1803, is still widely used in dietary-supplement and alternative-medicine information.
Popular in eastern North America, Slippery Elm is known for its combination of elegance and stability. Drama holds no appeal for them and they do their best to live their lives in a peaceful fashion. They resort to confrontation only when absolutely necessary. Their opinions are solid, and hold against heavy criticism or others' opinions. They deal with such conflicts of opinion with grace and dexterity, deftly redirecting the conversation or through diplomacy. They do not mind holding opinions that differ from the majority opinion, and may pride themselves on that fact. At their worst, they may disagree with the majority opinion or taste just to disagree or be different, without thinking more critically.
Facts and narratives persuade them more than opinions– they can be precise and almost vicious in debates or arguments. As they age, these people often learn to be more receptive to other opinions, and consider different perspectives with more ease. Family is important to these witches and wizards, and will prioritize them in most aspects of their lives. One of their major pet peeves is being ignored, and they may become irrationally angry if they feel like they're being snubbed. There is talent in grounding or stabilizing magics, magic to do with appearances (especially beauty spells and charms), as well as magic to do with preventing deterioration.Non-magical talents often include: music, dance, and archery. Due to their elegance and directness, elm wand owners usually have great success working with elves and fairies. Performs best in charms, transfiguration, defense against the dark arts, arithmancy, and ancient runes. This wand may have difficulty performing more rough or unrefined magics, or magic that is supposed to affect a large area. Instead, this wand is better at accurately targeting and striking a small target.
Silver, leaf green, and cerulean swirls are emitted from this wand when performing magic. Its magic smells of moscato d'asti, rain, and hyacinth. These witches and wizards may feel or have a connection with vine wand owners. When the owner is having a bad hair day, or having skin issues, this wand will try to help through casting a beauty charm or glamour over them (usually without the owner noticing).
