Guardian of Fire

The King of Wands is the ruler of fire. He is forceful and aggressive. In fact, the King of Wands won’t hesitate to employ a scorched earth policy if he needs to make a point. He understands the cleansing, purifying power of fire, along with the renewal that will inevitably follow.

He stands behind an iron ring of fire; if you want to approach him directly, you’ll have to pass through the flame. The copper shield behind him, like a solar disc, hints at an unseen sun — but here in the salamanders’ underground kingdom, it reflects the light of subterranean passions and ideals.

While the King of Wands is the master and commander of fire, he has experience with the other three elements, too. The handle of his torch has four colors — green, yellow, blue, and red — to symbolize earth, air, water, and fire.

The king wears a crown with seven rays — one for each day of the week. Underneath his ceremonial robe, however, he’s the elemental creature of fire that could most easily pass for human. He’s wearing an ordinary shirt and trousers.