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So what you're saying is that the staves maintain the connection of istari to Valinor, which is closer than the other Valinor-ME connections?
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I'm not trying to imply a magical connection of any kind. It's purely psychological, I think, a persistent reminder of their mission, their obligations, their power. Otherwise, they might as well wear a tin star that requires no fuss, carries no weight in their hand.
As for other Valinor-ME connections . . . ? I'm not sure specifically to what you are referring so I don't think I can answer without more detail.