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Wand Woods: Peach

Peach | Prunus persica | 桃 | Táo

Wands made from peach trees have been used by Chinese wixes for centuries before the Western wand was introduced. These ancient wands, in most cases lacking a core, were primarily used to ward off malignant magic and cast protective spells and formations. In fact, certain species of yaoguai abhor the peach tree so much that an entire forest can serve as a potent natural barrier without wasting energy on casting long-range spells or requiring rare materials and strong magic to maintain.

There are many cultivars of peach trees found throughout China, almost all of which can be used in wandmaking. The notable exceptions are the trees that produce the peaches of immortality, which have incredible healing properties. The wood from these trees are not suitable for making wands; the quantity of magic contained within the wood clashes with the magic of the core and the wielder.

Wandlore

Peach wands have been highly prized since ancient times for their natural beauty, vitality, and protective properties against malignant forces. They excel at casting protective charms and healing spells, but are rather well-rounded wands overall. In the hands of a skilled caster, peach wands are capable of powerful spells used by exorcists throughout the ages. They are favored by those in the business of hunting, managing, and exorcising yaoguai.

The peach wand prefers an owner with a propensity for seeking danger – the very wixes most in need of the wood’s staying power and defensive properties. It pairs well with baize hair and pengniao feathers – the former producing a steady wand suitable for the hands of a healer, the latter for an ambitious yet patient wix. On the other hand, dragon heartstrings may overpower and clash with these wands, although the right match can make for a deadly pair.

The wood of the peach tree is warm, tinted light pink, and easy to carve despite its density and hardness. Once the proper steps are taken to dry the wood out, it remains stable throughout the crafting process and particularly resistant to cracking and splintering.

Recommended Cores: Baize hair, pengniao feathers Cores to Avoid: Dragon heartstrings, huli jing whiskers

MBTI types influence how individuals perceive the world and make decisions, guiding their inherent magical style and values.

ISTJ (The Inspector) Poplar / Ash: Values integrity, consistency, and steadfastness. Poplar for its reliability and clear moral vision, or Ash for its loyalty to one master and unwavering beliefs.

ISFJ (The Protector) Willow / Rowan: Nurturing, loyal, and dedicated to protecting others. Willow for its healing power and focus on potential, or Rowan for its protective qualities and pure-hearted nature against Dark magic.

INFJ (The Advocate) Vine / Apple: Visionary, principled, and empathetic. Vine for seeking a greater purpose and hidden depths, or Apple for high aims, ideals, and aversion to Dark magic, along with personal charm.

INTJ (The Architect) Walnut / Elder: Strategic, independent, and intellectually profound. Walnut for innovators, versatility, and adaptability (with caution), or Elder for the truly remarkable wizard with a special destiny.

ISTP (The Crafter) Red Oak / Aspen: Pragmatic, action-oriented, and adaptable. Red Oak for fast reactions, dueling, and adaptability, or Aspen for martial magic, determination, and questing nature.

ISFP (The Adventurer) Sycamore / Hazel: Artistic, spontaneous, and value-driven. Sycamore for its questing nature and eagerness for new experiences, or Hazel for its sensitivity and reflection of emotional states for outstanding magic.

INFP (The Mediator) Apple / Pear: Idealistic, imaginative, and deeply empathetic. Apple for high ideals and charm that shuns Dark magic, or Pear for warm-heartedness, generosity, wisdom, and an inability to be turned to the Dark Arts.

INTP (The Logician) Walnut / Pine: Analytical, curious, and independent. Walnut for highly intelligent innovators and versatility, or Pine for its independent, individual master who enjoys creative magic and new methods.

ESTP (The Entrepreneur) Red Oak / Dogwood: Energetic, bold, and action-oriented. Red Oak for fast reactions and dueling, or Dogwood for its quirky, mischievous nature and insistence on excitement and fun.

ESFP (The Entertainer) Dogwood / Sycamore: Spontaneous, fun-loving, and engaging. Dogwood for its playful nature and love of excitement, or Sycamore for its questing spirit and eagerness for new experiences to avoid boredom.

ENFP (The Campaigner) Sycamore / Maple: Enthusiastic, creative, and inspiring. Sycamore for its eagerness for new experiences and adaptability, or Maple for its ambitious, high-achieving, and exploratory nature.

ENFJ (The Protagonist) Apple / Hornbeam: Charismatic, empathetic, and visionary. Apple for high aims, charm, and aversion to Dark magic, or Hornbeam for its single pure passion/vision and rapid adaptation to its owner's code of honor.

ESTJ (The Executive) Poplar / English Oak: Organized, assertive, and duty-driven. Poplar for its integrity, consistency, and clear moral vision, or English Oak for strength, courage, and fidelity.

ESFJ (The Consul) Pear / Willow: Warm, social, and harmonious. Pear for its warm-heartedness, generosity, and popularity, or Willow for its healing power and focus on potential, despite hidden insecurities.

ENTP (The Debater) Walnut / Dogwood: Innovative, witty, and challenging. Walnut for intelligent innovators and versatility, or Dogwood for its quirky, mischievous nature and preference for clever, ingenious partners.

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