Ash Wand

In Brynmoor, the wand will forever be associated with Holly Arnuld. She applied to every wizard to become their apprentice, but was turned down on account of her having a single arm. She would craft runes and concoct potions, displaying her skill and speed - faster than most other apprentices. The wizards would fill their eyes with pity and put a hand to her shoulder. "But can you hold a staff, lassie?", they would say. "I need to know that I can rely on you for all things."

Holly would not wield a staff. She believed them to be showy and unnecessary. They were as performative as a peacock's tail. Instead, she kept a sliver of staff in her sleeve. This was her ash wand, discretely socketed and ready.