Can I hold a non-contact 'prop' that isn't a boffer? (not a real weapon)

peachie

Newbie
Hello! Thanks in advance for reading this and hopefully lending some advice.

I am planning my first PC, who I intend to be a scholar that specializes mainly in healing (spells + potion alchemy). I don't wish to partake in combat because I have disabling chronic health issues, which would make even mock combat difficult, so I do not intend for anything I wield to be making contact with an enemy hand to hand, at least when I am of able level.

That's where the prop in question comes in. I've found the most incredible staff prop that would add a great touch and really complete the 'elf scholar' experience for me-- as well as serving in part as walking mobility aid for my disabilties-- however, it's not a boffer. It's made of pvc on the handle, with a real semiprecious stone orb mounted atop which can glow to light up the night, and I am in love.

But does the lack of foam automatically disqualify the staff from being simply HELD in the field of play to enhance my immersion and look flashy-- even if I have 0 intention of ever even letting someone else touch it, let alone physically bludgeoning a person with such a beautiful prop?

I've scanned the rulebook thoroughly, and though I wasn't able to reach a sound conclusion on whether this would be allowed, I'm fearful that it errs toward being against the rules. Nonetheless, I thought it would be worth asking just in case.

Thanks again!!
 

tieran

Duke
Alliance Rules
Gettysburg Staff
Marshal
So, typically, that should be fine, but it would be something you would want to clear with the marshals/ownership at the chapter(s) you’d be playing at.

The only real caveat I would offer is that, unless you are playing as a page, you will almost certainly get involved in combat at some point.
 
Seconding what Tieran said, as someone that plays (almost) this exact character; clear it with the marshals in your chapter, and make sure you're Paging if you're carrying it around, because a lot of people instinctively retaliate with whatever is in their hands if they get hit, and you REALLY don't want to swat someone with that staff by accident.
 
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