"I know." I know, even I felt a little powerless. All my knowledge of magic was pointless against the two. Even though I have Merlin’s staff now, it was not my preferred style. The magic in the crystal will only last so long which will render the staff weaker. The blade will still work, but nowhere near as effective. The ability to cut through most things will be diminished. It would be better to clobber people with the gnarled end. 