I shall have to speak to him more about it, if he's willing to entertain my curiosities.
I found that as well, but it has been some time since I've truly had to make use of it. Typically the opponents I am fighting are magical, and so without a magical defense, there is no need for the physical. A refresher would be good on the chance that we end up fighting non-magical foes.
Ah? Well, then you probably have some knowledge, and I am happy to provide a demonstration as it seems we are quite open about our secrets here. The wand is a focus for the wizards magic, primarily - a tool we use to heighten natural ability.