Patrick started carving in 2008 when his 4 year old son wanted a Gandalf Staff. After that he continued experimenting with different sticks for friends and family for the pleasure of it. Patrick, who is a former Police Officer in Vermont, also grew up with Dungeons and Dragons and has a masters in Military History. He is also influenced by North Runes, Angelic Sticks, and carves what the stick tells him to make.