Of the branches fallen in the forests of Puddleby, only the most even-grained, select pieces of hardwood are of the calibre necessary for use in a Xylo. Such limbs can be distinguished from common logs by the warmer glow and smoother complexion of their bark.

 

Maple and spruce branches are especially choice, because of their unusual resonance and warm tone. If found, they must be given to a Bard or Bard Quester? before they can be presented to Hendrux.