Certificate of Authenticity
Legend
Woodland Spirits originated in Germany during the 15th Century. Legend tells of wood spirits that lived in the Black Forest and had magical powers to protect the forest from fire and destruction. As hunters entered the forest, they knocked on the trees to wake up the sleeping wood spirit, to protect them from evil forest spirits. Thus the saying : Knock on Wood. If people had a carving of a wood spirit in their homes, it would also be safe from fire and destruction and bring happiness, good luck and peace.
Pledge
I am an old man,
I live in a tree,
I will keep (this Family) (this home) (the People)
Safe as can be.