Ivan Braginski;
Wand Wood; Hawthorn
The wandmaker Gregorovitch wrote that hawthorn 'makes a strange, contradictory wand, as full of paradoxes as the tree that gave it birth, whose leaves and blossoms heal, and yet whose cut branches smell of death.' While I disagree with many of Gregorovitch's conclusions, we concur about hawthorn wands, which are complex and intriguing in their natures, just like the owners who best suit them. Hawthorn wands may be particularly suited to healing magic, but they are also adept at curses, and I have generally observed that the hawthorn wand seems most at home with a conflicted nature, or with a witch or wizard passing through a period of turmoil. Hawthorn is not easy to master, however, and I would only ever consider placing a hawthorn wand in the hands of a witch or wizard of proven talent, or the consequences might be dangerous. Hawthorn wands have a notable peculiarity: their spells can, when badly handled, backfire.
Wand Core; Dragon
As a rule, dragon heartstrings produce wands with the most power, and which are capable of the most flamboyant spells. Dragon wands tend to learn more quickly than other types. While they can change allegiance if won from their original master, they always bond strongly with the current owner.
The dragon wand tends to be easiest to turn to the Dark Arts, though it will not incline that way of its own accord. It is also the most prone of the three cores to accidents, being somewhat temperamental.
10 inches, Hard
Muse: Ivan's wand, as requested by a reviewer. I find that this one is the most suited to his character. A terrifying wand for a character such as Ivan but, also, the strange fact that it is also very good for healing. Strange when you think about Ivan healing but, then if you really think about it, maybe not. His character in this story thus far has been very unlucky in love but seems to go out of his way to help his friend, healing her rather than allowing himself time to heal form heart ache but...that is later in the story. An actual update will be soon. I promise! I have the time now that my brain isn't riddled by Teenwolf (seriously it is the show that destroys live almost as good as Supernatural. But in a good way.)
Review and let me know what you think about the story and the wands. How are the wand chapters?
- Muse