Not everyone is capable or willing to explore the hidden teachings of the arcane arts. Internal power cannot be mastered by the lazy or the inattentive.
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A sword is an offensive weapon. A staff is a defensive weapon.
How so?
A staff can serve many purposes: a prop, a walking stick, an aid when reach for things. It can also be used in combat.
A sword has only one purpose: to maim and/or kill.