Crandallwald
Before Grindelwald possessed the Elder Wand, he stole it from this famous wandmaker.
Mykew Gregorovitch
A true Rocky Mountain Gaile would know Colorado earned its “Centennial State” nickname after joining the Union in this year.
What is 1876?
Under enough geological pressure, carbon can crystallize into this gemstone, which sits at 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.
What is diamond?
A Gaile of All Trades preparing a canvas may first coat it with this white primer traditionally made from a binder and chalk or pigment.
What is gesso?
A proper Whisk Taker knows that cooking flour and fat together creates this classic thickening mixture.
What is a roux?
Before Harry and Dumbledore reached Slytherin’s locket, this character had already stolen the real Horcrux and replaced it with a fake.
Regulus Black
At 14,440 feet, this peak stands taller than every other mountain in Colorado.
What is Mount Elbert?
Ruby and sapphire may look completely different, but both are varieties of this mineral.
What is corundum?
This decorative technique involves adhering cut paper or images to an object and sealing them beneath layers of finish.
What is decoupage?
Whisk too slowly and this sauce may break: egg yolks, clarified butter, and acid form this classic French emulsion.
What is hollandaise?
Tom Riddle persuaded the Grey Lady to reveal that this lost Hogwarts relic had been hidden in Albania.
Ravenclaw’s diadem
These ancient cliff dwellings in southwestern Colorado are preserved in a national park named for the “green table” landscape around them.
What is Mesa Verde National Park?
Aquamarine and emerald belong to this same mineral species.
What is beryl?
A Gaile working with clay may use this watered-down mixture of clay particles to join pieces or decorate pottery.
What is slip?
The browned flavor produced when amino acids react with reducing sugars at high heat is known as this reaction.
What is the Maillard reaction?
This Hogwarts ghost, better known as the Grey Lady, was the daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw.
Helena Ravenclaw
A Rocky Mountain Gaile following the Colorado River to its source would begin near this famous national park.
What is Rocky Mountain National Park?
A gemstone that displays different colors when viewed from different directions is exhibiting this optical phenomenon.
What is pleochroism?
This photographic printing process produces distinctive Prussian-blue images using iron salts and ultraviolet light.
What is cyanotype?
This light French pastry dough is cooked on the stovetop before eggs are beaten in, then used for éclairs, profiteroles, and gougères.
What is pâte à choux?
Appropriately for a category called Crandallwald, this wizard was defeated by Dumbledore in their legendary 1945 duel.
Who is Gellert Grindelwald
Colorado’s official state gemstone is this blue-to-blue-green member of the beryl family.
What is aquamarine?
Diamonds are famously brilliant in part because their refractive index is approximately this value.
What is 2.42?
In embroidery, this raised knot is made by wrapping thread around the needle before bringing it back through the fabric.
What is a French knot?
A Whisk Taker making crème brûlée may bake the custards in this hot-water bath to keep the heat gentle and even.
What is a bain-marie?