"But I did. Nearly took all the magic of the staff, but I did." The shield that I had to conjure up for Merlin’s staff nearly depleted the crystal. It was honestly a fitting end to my usage of it. Avalon will be back when the Merlin’s staff has depleted to the point of uselessness. I would be able to safely put it away into Merlin’s room, if it was still untouched. 