An ornate [[staff]] often carried by [[magic]] users, and used as focusing implement for [[casting spell]]s. Often decorated with [[gem]]s, [[crystal]]s and metal bands; or is carved from gnarled wood with knobbly/curly projections at the end. Sometimes both.

Not to be confused with a [[wand]], [[scepter]] or [[crosier]].

h4. Notable examples

* [[Gandalf]] ([[The Lord of the Rings]]) 
* [[Megumin]] ([[Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!]])
* [[Roxy Migurdia]] ([[Mushoku Tensei]])
* [[Negi Springfield]] ([[Mahou Sensei Negima!]])
* [[Dela Delon]] ([[Brandish]])

h4. See also

* [[wand]]
* [[scepter]]
* [[crosier]]
* [[Rod of Asclepius]]
* [[Caduceus]]
mage staff