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Word
The National Wand Association
Of America
Quarterly newsletter
October, 2012
Vol. 4
Phoenix Feathers
By Handon Slammendor
It was late and I needed to go to sleep...could barely keep my eyes open...did the usual
routine stuff and went to bed. Some time in the middle of the night I started feeling something
tickling my toes. Bleary-eyed, I rubbed my feet together and the tickling stopped. I paid no
attention to it and went back to sleep. A short time later, I was awakened by more tickling, this
time between my toes. Could it be the dreaded fungi of athlete's foot? No, it can't be. Than stuff
itches, besides I'm no athlete. No, I'm feeling tickling! What in the world???
Still in a slumber-induced stupor, I turned on the light and got out of bed. I stood there in
horror staring at my feet. I could see them clearly between my toes, though I had no idea how they
got there. They were beige. They were olive-green. They were brown. They were copper, red and
purple. They were...strips of YARN! An they were burrowing into my skin between my toes lake
savage, wooly hookworms!! No, No, AAAARRGGHH!!! I woke up screaming. Screaming like a little
girl.
Hell, I woke up half the neighborhood! But, I was
still in bed. I was only dreaming. But the yarn WAS there,
on the floor. Bits and pieces of yarn, beige, olive-green,
brown, copper, red and purple. Whovian colors. Who'da
thought Morbidia's latest entrepreneurial endeavor would
be giving me nightmares. Screaming, horrific, nightmares.
The yarn was for the Dr. Who scarves Morbidia
was crocheting lake a mad woman. Whether it was a full
length scarf (You would not DARE wear anything this long
while getting off a bus and having it caught in the door
and getting dragged like...OMG!), or the less-lethal miniscarf, she would leave a scattering of yarn pieces all over
the floor. But the scarves are not the only source of yarn
pieces, nooooo, she's also making wand holsters! You'da
thought she would take the easy way out and use “magic”
to make the scarves and wand holsters, and you'da been
wrong! “They're worth more when they are made by
hand, muggle-style”, she insisted.
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Contents
“Phoenix Feathers”
by Handon Slammendor.... P. 1
Wand Safety Rules...................................P. 2
Wizard News Around The World
By Handon Slammendor......P.3,4,5
Making Cosplay Items Items, Muggle Style
By Morbidia Schleppenphal.......P. 6
The Wizard Craft Faire at Whimsic Alley
By Morbidia Schleppenphal........P. 7
Quidditch News
By Insomneeah Phielinmeh....P. 7
MyHogwarts, UK-An Update.
By Morbidia Schleppenphal.......P. 8
Whimsic Alley a “Hit” at …...
By Morbidia Schleppenphal.......P. 8
Snedly's Culinary Delights
By Snedly..........................P. 9
Closing, Staff, & Disclaimer....................P. 10
Moon Phase Calendars for April, May, and June,
2012
The nightmares continue. I need
counseling. I need sleep. I need a
vacation.
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Wand Safety Rules For Small Children
1. When you see an unattended wand, STOP, DON'T
TOUCH IT, LEAVE THE AREA, TELL AN ADULT WITCH
OR WIZARD.
2. Never handle a wand without the supervision of
an adult wizard or witch. They could “go off” and
cause serious damage, injury, or can turn you into a
toad!
Wand Safety Rules For Witches and Wizards
1. Be careful where you point it! There is nothing
worse than having to deal with unintended
consequences.
2. Do not utter curses or spells while holding your
wand unless that is your intention. Refer to
“unintended consequences”.
3. Carry your wand in a safe manner. An accidental
stumble or fall while improperly carrying a fifteeninch long stick can, to borrow an old expression, put
your eye out...or worse.
4. Never, NEVER try to use a broken wand, especially
if the core is exposed. Do not attempt to fix it
yourself. Only an experienced wandmaker can
extract the core and reinsert it into a new wand. Use
of a broken wand may (and most likely will) result in
the spell being bounced back at YOU. Not good!
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WIZARD NEWS AROUND THE WORLD
By Handon Slammendor
Failed delivery to Gringott's causes disturbance in Diagon Alley. The
Daily Prophet, greatly exaggerating the situation, has issued a retraction.
The usual UPS delivery man, a wizard working in the muggle
world, was on vacation and his replacement, not a wizard, was unable to
find the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron, which leads to Diagon Alley
and Gringott's. The shipment of quill pens, ink, and ledgers was not
delivered and Gringott's was forced to temporarily shut its doors.
Fearing the worst, nervous witches and wizards gathered at the front door
of Gringott's demanding to know the nature of the problem. After a
hurriedly prepared statement from the Head Goblin, the potentially
unruly mob dispersed.
The International Ministry of Magic was unavailable for comment.
Yes, dear –
the horcruxes
are safe!
I want to see
My gold!
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...Wizard News continued
Damages to Oleander's Wand Shop were reported to be
substantial after a young wizard had problems procuring his wand. It
seems that an unfavorable wand caused severe damage to the shop.
The damages continued with every wand he tried. This led to a
proclamation by Mr. Oleander that the parents of magical families
should be absolutely sure that their offspring are not Squibs.
Take your “Rugrat” and have him
try these OUTSIDE! It took two months
to fix the store the last time you
brought your other Squib!
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Why the F****
am I here?
...Wizard News continued
OBLIVIATE!
There has been a rise in disturbing reports of California Highway Patrol
officers making an unscheduled return to their stations...and not knowing why.
It appears that wizards working in the muggle world, having discovered that
donuts stacked on a wand do not discourage CHP officers from issuing a citation,
are now using the “obliviate” spell after being stopped for a traffic violation.
CHP authorities, as well as the International Ministry of Magic, were
unavailable for comment.
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Making Cosplay Items, Muggle Style
By Morbidia Schleppenphal
“Oi!” Yarn everywhere!!!! Handon may have dismissed his experience as
a mere dream too fast. In actuality, the yarn is enchanted – it does move on
its own when it's bored. In fact, just yesterday I found one in the bathtub.
Usually one finds the small pieces all about because they know they'll never
be a part of a real project, and they want their freedom (said in a Scottish
accent). However, I don't use Magic (much) in the making of these items.
Those tiny imperfections caused by using “muggle” techniques are what
makes each item unique and worth more.
Here are my two prized cosplay products:
The Whovian Awareness Cosplay Package comes
with a thin “Tom Baker Scarf” long enough to go
around a manky hat two or more times, or around
your neck as a very very very long necklace. This
scarf is true to the colors and pattern of the Fourth
Doctor's scarf.
With your scarf, you will receive a Whovian
awareness badge, a picture of Doctor #4, and a
psychic paper wallet. Be comfortable and go as a
“Whovian” to that Halloween event!
The Schleppenphal Wand Holster is like no
wand holster or sheath you have seen before.
It is a specially lined, crocheted protective
sheath attached to leather with leather,
making the ultimate Wand Holster. You have a
choice of length and decorations.
These items are available at my website:
http://MorbidiaSchleppenphal.com or
eBay- search seller:mschleppenphalfromimm
Or Etsy – search for “Wizard Documents”
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The Wizard Craft Faire at Whimsic Alley
By Morbidia Schleppenphal
www.whimsicalley.com
Physical address:
Whimsic Alley
5464 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Yes, its that time again! Handon and I
will be appearing at the “Whimsic Alley Wizard
Craft Faire” the weekend of November 10th and
11th, 2012. This is a semiannual event, and
we will be there to provide wizards and
witches with much needed documents
required by the International Ministry of
Magic. I will also have the Whovian Awareness
Cosplay Packages and The Schleppenphal
Wand Holsters sporting the many different
decorations that reflect who you are.
You will see many amazing merchants
there, as well as, the stores of the enchanted
Whimsic Alley!
Whimsic Alley is located in Los Angeles, CA,
and admission is free to the Craft Faire.
(Muggles are welcome!)
Quidditch News
By Insomneeah Phielinmeh
Go to www.internationalquidditch.org
For these breaking new Headlines.....
Latest News
Join the IQA’s Penpal Program
World Cup Regional Distribution
World Cup Regional Distribution as of October 1st
World Cup V Division II Championship Video
The IQA Rulebook, Sixth Edition
Sarah Woolsey is new Development Director
Announcing Rogue Bludger Productions
Karen Kumaki is new International Director
Tegan Bridge is new Canadian Director
World Cup V Semis & Finals
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myHogwarts, UK – An Update
By Morbidia Schleppenphal
Overcoming some server problems, myHogwarts,UK is coming along quite nicely.
During the “difficult time”, students had opportunities to go to certain areas of the site
and do “challenges” and other interesting things, keeping the interest alive. Yes, you can
register and be a part of this experience. Go to:
http://www.myhogwarts.co.uk
Here is a portion of their latest email to the members:
STUDENTS! PROFESSORS! LEND US YOUR EXTENDABLE EARS!
We've finally released the Professors Platform, dubbed the "Professor's Lounge". You can now create
courses and begin preparing your course material prior to the launch of our Courses platform in a few
weeks. We highly encourage anyone who has wanted to teach a course to get started now! We welcome
both in- and out-of-character courses.
If you're not into teaching and are anticipating the launch of the Courses platform, you can now see a list
of upcoming courses on the site as well. The list is constantly being updated by other users, so keep
checking back to see what courses are coming up!
Whimsic Alley a “Hit” at Stan Lee's Comikazi Con
By Morbidia Schleppenphal
Insomneeah Phielinmeh and I were invited to attend Stan Lee's Comikazi Con
on September 15th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It was the usual
“Comicon-type” convention with interesting but at times boring panels, and
cosplayers walking and standing around waiting to be photographed. Things got
way better when I entered the Exhibitor's Hall, and the first thing I saw was a HUGE
exhibit by Whimsic Alley! You couldn't help but stop and examine every item they
had. They even had a Quidditch Pitch covering an impressive large area of the hall.
Way to go Whimsic Alley!!!!!!
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Snedly's
Culinary
Delights
Snedly, the house elf, has been
serving the destinguished House
of Schleppenphal for countless
generations. As you can see, he
is a very congenial elf, and he
will be eagerly sharing his
favorite recipes in every
newsletter. Although he harbors
no ill will towards muggles, I'd
have the dishes “taste-tested”
before consumption, just to be
safe.
-Morbidia Schleppenphal
Sweeny Todd Meat Pies
By Snedly
Ham Jam Appetizers
By Snedly
Ham Jam is a concoction that you
can spread on any bread-like substance
which will satisfy hunger and tastes great.
The appetizers will be a sensation at your
Halloween Party, or as snack after playing
“Wake the Dead”.
1 loaf of plain white bread
Halloween cookie cutters
1 large can of Deviled Ham
1 large can of Vienna Sausages
1 regular package of cream cheese
3 tablespoons of Thousand Island Dressing
or Sandwich Spread
1 tablespoon of sugar or Splenda
First use your cookie cutters to cut out the
bread pieces.
Put the rest of the stuff in a food processor
or hand mash everything until smooth.
Place in fridge for an hour. Spread the Ham
Jam on your bread pieces and serve. Keep
left over Ham Jam refrigerated. Enjoy!!!!!
Surprise your guests this Halloween with this
Holiday favorite. It's cheap and easy to make, with a
total prep time of less than an hour. Oh, by the way,
it's best to leave out the fingers.
2 frozen pie shells- defrost in fridge night before
2 cups of cooked mashed potatoes (use cheap box
kind)
2 cups of chopped up left over meat of any kind
1 cup of shredded cheese – divide in half
Gravy – your choice
Preheat the oven to the recommended temperature on
the pie shell wrapper. Take one pie shell and begin
with a layer of mashed potatoes. Sprinkle the half cup
of cheese. Continue with a layer of meat (add a little
gravy if you wish). Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over
the meat. Carefully remove the second pie shell from
it's pan. Cover your pie with this dough and seal the
edges with your fingers (not the fingers you wanted to
put into the pie!). Make the usual slits on the top
center and put the pie in the oven for 20 minutes or
until the pastry is light brown. Remove from oven and
let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into four and pour gravy to
taste. Enjoy!!!!!
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I leave you with this photo to ponder, and the lunar
calendars for the months of October, November, and
December (last 3 pages of newsletter). Having the
stages of the moon handy is essential to successful
spells.
At your service, Morbidia Schleppenphal
STAFF
Editor and Writer: Morbidia Schleppenphal
Writer, Assist Editor and President of NWA:
Handon Slammendor
Writer and Researcher: Insomneeah Phielinmeh
The Magic Word vol. 5 will be published at the end
of December, 2012
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of Magic Concealed Carry Wand Permit (IMMCCW), and anything contained in
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