The holy beings who created these worlds were always expected to live forever. Even with that certainty, physical harm was bound to be done, no matter if the reason was to be rather ridiculous. To search for a wooden staff was along that list, many considered. When something is taken, it is important to bring it back to the rightful owner. As said staff is to be retrieved, there are spirits along the way who do not want to hand it over. Only words tell if evil should trump the mighty.