Wampus hair is notorious for being one of the best wands for mind-based magics, as well as for dark magics. Thus, it has an intimidating reputation which may makes many wixes wary of both possible ownership of said wands or of wampus hair wand owners– that it may take them down a dark path in life.
However, any wand or owner can perform dark magic to accomplish their goals and it is unfair to say that wampus hair owners are any more likely. It is true though that their feats within dark areas of magic may be more successful and potent than other wands– they simply have a lot of power and are less concerned with societal standards of 'right' and 'wrong.'
The wampus hair owner does not view the world in dichotomies, but instead perceives the world as shades of gray; they will find the third option, even when under societal pressure. This means they are more willing to use darker magic to achieve their goals than other witches and wizards.
On the other hand, they are more than willing to lay down their own lives for their goals or for the protection of what they deem important as well.
These witches and wizards are intense and capture a room's attention effortlessly. They drip charisma and power, while giving off an air of unpredictability.
Rightfully so, as they fluctuate between emotions and decisions based off feedback from their environment– constantly adapting to the current situation to yield the most favorable outcome.
There is talent in mind-based magics, these people are natural wielders of legilimency. Magic to do with protection is another talent. This includes magic to do with protection of knowledge, of self, and the protection of others.
Their protection magic extends beyond the physical, and can extend into the soul, consciousness, and dreams (such as fending off nightmares or dream invasions).
The elemental composition of wampus hair is dark and air based, with earth as a secondary element.
Best areas of magic: divination, ancient runes, arithmancy, defense, and transfiguration.
Common careers: mind healer, exorcist, medium, ward specialist, librarian, researcher, dream therapist, and jobs to do with security.
Black smoke with copper and silver flecks is emitted by this wand when performing spellwork. Its magic smells of cold night air, cat fur, and dried leaves.
Peculiarly, wands with wampus cat hair whistle when the owner is under mental or emotional strain (the wampus is known as the Whistling Wampus in Arkansas).
Wand woods that are known for not working well with dark based magic. This core also does not pair well with Dogwood, given the wood's sharp aversion to non-verbal spellwork.
Common familiars include: larks, crocodiles, emus, ravens, ocelots, cormorants, shrikes, and panther.
Divination
Ancient runes
Charms
Mind magic
Transfiguration
DADA
Potions
Herbology
Care for magical beast
Focusless magic
30 sec High stepping
30 sec Marching hip raises
30 sec Bycicle crunshes
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