Most wizards (and other powerful magic-users) are often seen brandishing long walking sticks, sometimes plainly made, other times set with gems or other items of power. There is a very specific reason why the staff is such a popular and iconic part of a wizard's inventory:
Powers: While wielding the staff, the risk of Tzeentch's Curse is NOT increased when over-channeling.
Individual staffs can have various additional powers. Some may provide bonuses to attack or defense (and are considered magical weapons) or provide bonuses when channeling a specific color of magic.
Staffs are attuned to a specific wizard but can, with some time and effort, be attuned to a new wielder.
Wizards are not penalized in any way for NOT using their staff. So it's perfectly possible for a wizard to go "undercover" by leaving their staff in the broom cupboard at home.
Note: Some rare wizards have wildly different channeling items.
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