Runeshaper

A Runeshaper, or shaper for short, is a specialized magic wand. It resembles a writing quill but it does not use ink. Rather, it channels direct magic through the writer into the markings it makes. It is a vital tool for Enchanters as it allows them to channel the most potent magic into the runes they write, thus making them more durable.
Long ago, at the birth of magic using, enchanters would write runes with normal writing equipment, relying on the magic of the symbol rather than imbuing any of their own. It could take hours to write a single rune depending on the tools used and the surface. Ink was fast, but could be removed easily. Carving took time, but was time consuming. In the early days of magic, many would dabble across the forms. One day, an energy manipulation master learning some basics of enchanting became frustrated with the process. How could writing a single rune take longer than curing a disease? He broke off a branch of a nearby tree and channeled his magic directly through the energy of the wood. Using magic directly on a surface created a more permanent rune with a stronger presence.
However, one of the forbidden uses of energy manipulation is to take control of another energy. Runeshapers walk a thin line between this as magicians form a somewhat symbiotic relationship with their shaper. They don't control its energy, but they use it. Therefore, shapers are strongly monitored and regulated. Shapers are only issued by the Magic Council in a region or kingdom. Therefore, novices and students of enchanting must learn and rely on the power of the runes before they are deemed skilled enough to obtain a shaper. This process usually takes years as the runes and uses are widely varied. Once an enchanter obtains a shaper, it grants them a new strength in their art. Owning a shaper is the mark of a true master enchanter.