Talk:Sage Ayana/@comment-25396609-20151016173111/@comment-25396609-20151016183809

In Dungeons and Dragons, clerics are proficient in simple melee weapons and favor maces, hammers, and clubs for weapons, often they will have a chain bearing the holy symbol of their god that is attached to the handle.

Divine classes are required to carry a holy symbol of their god in order to use most powers, so this method makes it easier to use powers in combat.

Similarly, paladins will often adorn their armor, shield, or sword with a holy symbol to facilitate their divine powers.