Shadows in the Pith: Whittling Elder Wood Spirits
There is a distinct magic in working with green wood, a feeling that you aren’t just shaping a material, but uncovering something that was already waiting inside. Lately, the workbench at Ulvgart has been piled high with fresh-cut Elder branches (Sambucus nigra). With nothing but a sharp pocket knife, some raw hemp cord, and a bit of time, these gnarled…