That night, an unknown figure slunk into Antioch’s room while he slept off his drink, slit his throat, and took his wand. Shortly afterward, Antioch, in a fatal act of hubris, proceeded to a nearby inn where he got thoroughly drunk and bragged that he brandished this wand made by Death himself. He challenged this wizard to a duel and, now armed with the Elder Wand, made short work of the rival wizard. Antioch took his weapon to town and sought after a wizard he had previously quarreled with. The other belief is stated by Dumbledore, in that he believed that Antioch and his brothers were extremely powerful wizards and that they had used their power to create the Elder Wand and the other Deathly Hallows.Īnd although the origin of the wand is a bit murky, its bloodied past is not. The symbol of the Deathly Hallows represents each Hallow, and the Elder Wand is the straight line that is dashed through the circle/eye.Īccording to the “Tale of the Three Brothers” Antioch was awarded the wand by Death himself for using his powerful magic and cunning to evade Death. Antioch’s ownership of the wand turned out to be fleeting, as shortly after acquiring it, Antioch had his throat slit and the wand stolen (the thief’s identity is unknown).Īntioch was one of the three Peverell brothers, and how he acquired the Elder Wand is a matter of speculation in the books. Antioch Peverell (1292)Īntioch Peverell was the original owner of the Elder Wand, having either created it himself or received it as a gift from Death. Now, let’s take a deeper and comprehensive look at each owner chronologically through the ages, starting with its original owner, Antioch Peverell. Timeline of the Possession and Ownership of the Elder Wand With such significant power, it is not surprising that the Elder Wand has a particularly dark and sordid past.īefore we get started, here’s a condensed table showing the chronological order of each owner and the approximate time they were in possession of the wand: Elder Wand Ownership Chart & Table Timeline (In Order) The only way to diffuse the wand is for the true master of the wand to either die of natural causes or to consciously choose their death even at the hands of another wizard (this becomes important later on). However, the Elder Wand is different in that it tends to grant its allegiance to those who are either powerful in their own right or those who pursue power (usually through ruthless means).

Other wands will display some form of loyalty towards their respective owners. The Elder Wand is unique in that it is primarily attracted to power. The wand is made up of wood from an Elder Tree, and its core is the hair of a Thestral (an animal you can only see once you have witnessed death). It is one of the three Deathly Hallows and grants the owner immeasurable power in both combat and magic. The Elder Wand is a legendary artifact in the Harry Potter universe and the key to immense power.

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