Staves

A staff is a Wizard's method of channeling magic through a Realm's Gateway. Each staff is made up of a specific type of metal that can be found somewhere on the World corresponding to its School. Staves are are also covered in at least one gemstone, which also corresponds to a specific school.

While the actual forging of a staff is known to none but the Staffmaster, it's generally understood that the silver allows for the channeling of magic from a specific Gateway while the gemstone allows for the conversion of the magic into spells. Both processes use the caster's energy to perform and cannot be done if they're too exhausted. It also can't be performed if the caster isn't physically touching their staff (although it will reach the caster through thin barriers like gloves) as it won't be able to draw energy from them. If a caster continues to perform magic when they are exhausted, or attempts to perform a spell that requires more energy then they have, then they could endanger their lives as magic will continue regardless.

Staves cannot have an excess of decoration, as the magic channeled through the silver could potentially be dampened by too many extremities. Small charms and decorations are fine, but too many extra decorations could hinder magic potential.

Staves can come in almost any form imaginable. They don't have to be shaped like a traditional staff and can instead take the form of wands, small accessories, canes, jewelry, etc. They can technically be formed into weapons, but the current Staffmaster will not forge a staff into a useable weapon. They can be shaped to look like weapons, but they'll be blunt or non-functioning.

They will also always be in one singular piece and will be firm and solid and unmovable from its form. Therefore, any kind of mechanics or moving parts are impossible to create with a staff, as it must be a single, connected piece. Neither can it be separated into two halves, as each separate piece will act as its own staff.