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Karth Riverbark-Me-Archer in Mossflower Defenders

Xander Winters-Leader of Mossflower Defenders

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Xander woke up and right away wished he didn't as he had a pounding headache, his throat was sore, and he just felt like someone beat him up and somehow he forgot. He groaned and muttered something.

Karth had came inside to check on him and noticed signs of waking soon and so left and came back with a cup of something “Drink it sir your feel better”

Xander eyes closed and then opened to look at the sea otter. He decided to trust his friend and take the mixture to drink it down slowly, the taste was interesting but he decided to ask after he drank it, “What...was that?” He coughed a little as his throat was still a little sore.

“Water with ginger in it, good for hang overs” Karth states as he stays beside the badger”Feeling ok sir?”

Xander frowned “Hangover....”He thinks and nods “I will be ok here soon. Last night sort of a blur”He rubs the sides of his head, “Now O know how my Uncle Zee felt some mornings after being at the Ferravale Tavern till like late”

Karth just nods, he isn't curious who Zee is and offers Xander a paw to stand if he wishes.”Lunch is soon, if you think you can handle lunch”

Xander blinks “Lunch...how long was I passed out?” He frowns trying to remember some of last night “What all...happen? Are the others upset?” He finally lets the otter help him stand.

Karth replies “No sir...I helped you to your room and informed the others you wished to be alone and not bothered and to respect that, so they don't know of your...drinking a lot of what ever ale that was, or maybe it was stronger than ale I do not know”

Xander nods “I..yeah...I remember a little I was speaking to Greystone and had asked if he could avoid collenstin so we could get back sooner and he said he would and its like a little under a week once get to the River Moss to Ferravale and then Redwall and Defender Base if you rather just go there but I think its wise to all go to Redwall fist and then elsewhere.”He thinks “I also ate dinner with Greystone”

Karth nods “Yes and I believe you didn't keep dinner either sir so it may be wise to clean up first before attending lunch. I am not curious of what you ate and drank, that's your business though I do advise to maybe not drinking with Greystone again, what ever drink he offered was fairly strong.”

Xander frowns “I was..drunk...did I do anything stupid?”

Karth shakes his head, nope he decides not to mention the evil beast slaying pickles of Doom...”No sir...nothing much, as I said all others were asleep and it was getting to be sunrise soon and I , as said, told them you needed rest and alone time but I did stay by the doorway to make sure you were not bothered.” He adds “Shall we head to lunch in a little while?”

Xander nods “Yeah...and thanks for your help, I am sure you offered more help than you most likely should of and I am thankful for that.” He excuses himself to clean up and get his extra set of clothing to wear..these he will wash later, after lunch and soon he is looking for Karth.

Karth didn't go to far as he nods to the badger “Ready for lunch sir, I do believe its potatoes soup and some rolls...I myself cannot wait to get back to Mossflower and have hot root, yes they tried to make it once on the way here and failed very badly.”

Xander smiles a little”Yeah lunch sounds nice with just some water to drink.”He is feeling better, his headache only light now but should pass after lunch.

Karth nods and leads the badger to where ever lunch is, what ever happen last night will never be mentioned, he will keep it to himself if anyone asks and he is fairly sure his leader will as well.

**Ok so this happens once they are heading home so  very shortly after this log  http://forum.rwmuck.org/viewtopic.php?id=596 ****

In This Log:

Karth Riverbark- ME-Archer of Mossflower Defenders

Xander Winters-Leader of Mossflower Defenders

Greystone-Spoofed

~~~LOG~~~~~

Karth couldn't sleep so he stared at the water as they traveled, they were most likely a good couple hours from the port and it was bad enough they got started so late, every other beast was asleep. He sighed as he usually be up late with Flea, but Flea stayed behind in Willowbark and on top of that Flea was a married beast..a married beast! Go figure his friend was married, oh well maybe he would find a sea otter one day and get married too...yeah most likely not.

The sea otter was not the only one up, so was the captain Greystone as he chuckled and talked with someone “So ya what me ta avoid Collensten huh, go elsewhere woodlander?”

“Yes” It was Xander who spoke, “If you look at the map, it seems the sea waters do go around it right? And the river moss is....ummm...here?” A pause “Or here..?”

Karth grew curious and decided to get a little closer so he could listen, was that wrong? He wasn't sure yet, but he also wanted to make sure his leader was safe and why a different course home was being made, not that he minded he rather get back to Mossflower as soon as possible himself.

“I tells ya what ya make me some of that wood pidgion again and ya gots a deal...sides I had a grand plan of going ta Halyard” He smirks “Ya need ta get lessens from de bunny...this ere' is the river Moss and Me and me crew can drop you and the others off thar and then we be heading to Halyard, thar be some good ale thar and coin ta have and make”

Xander shrugs “Sure. I can do that” Cooking would get his mind off his worries, and further help him keep busy, have an excuse why he was away from his friends right now as they were all the way on the other side of the ship, well he didn't know the sea otter was outside the doorway. He went ahead into another room to get what was needed.

Greystone had this area of the ship all to himself . A semi good sized room to eat, a private sleeping quarters, and a small kitchen with enough room and supplies for him to eat. Yes Greystone ate in the larger mess hall of the ship but not always. He also had ale here, other food and drink supplies were stored elsewhere for others to share. He grinned “Very good, very good”He grins “And de bunny needs ta tell Marek he owes me a little tiny bit more coin, to send de bunny to hop down de bunny trail to deliver it once ya all back in Mossflower..”

Karth decided to not knock, least yet he wouldn't.

Xander worked the next couple hours to make the wood pidgion and then served it to Greystone, he even got the sea captain some ale and started to head to the door.

Greystone took a bite of meat and a sip of ale and smiled wide, he then turned “Where ya be going...stay and join me.”

Karth had fallen asleep outside the captain's quarters. This may prove good or bad....

Xander laid  a paw on the handle and turned to Greystone “I...”He sighed he had nothing else to do and so he sat down”Sure, not like I have anything else to do and...rather not run into a friend for chatting right now.”Besides there was enough food and ale for both of them and he rarely ate wood pidgion, it was not something he really would do anyways. He liked it, but stayed away from it expect for very rare times like this. He ate slowly and only sipped a little ale, he did drink some water.

Greystone poured him some dark ale, and scoots it closer to the badger “Here Xander Winters...drink and chat, you don't see one to avoid your friends and hang out with an old sea captain like me, I be sure your friends find me...even dangerous par say?”

Xander shrugged and looked at the dark ale, why not...he took it and drank it down and nodded “More...”He ate some more wood pidgion and some of the mushroom and potatoes he mixed together.”Its just be a bad past couple weeks...half of them stayed behind, my mate left without a goodbye and I have no clue weather she got home ok or not, or even went home maybe she went elsewhere. One of the oldest beast in Willowbark, Sister Elma died and that was really sad....and before that....”He drank down a 2nd ale if he was given one.

Greystone pulled a 2nd ale as he enjoyed the meal and listened “Well death happens to us all woodlander...me and you too one day, hopefully in some great epic battle against a foe of great measure!” He will even pour a 3nd ale”And I find a good ale helps ya forget ya problems!”

Xander takes a few bites of food and some sips of that 3nd ale and nods “Yeah...but...bad things need to go away far far away...” He drinks the rest and for a short moment has a small hic up attack and frowns, but when he should stop he decides to get a 4th mug of ale.

Greystone doesn't mind at all, he had had a lot of ale and gets to chuckling and singing one of those sea songs you hear on pirate ships.

Xander chuckles himself...yep bit too much ale as he grins, yes he is drunk “You know..whos...who needs...needs worries...or..”He stares at a pickle “Or these...in life, pickles should be outlawed and slayed,Slay all the pickles!!”

Karth, well was asleep till the laughing and loud voices wakes him and he blinks. It's still dark sort of as he looks around and frowns. He slowly stands and looks towards the door to the captains quarters, oh yeah Xander is in there as he frowns...should he knock?

Greystone laughs “Outlaw mustard while ya at it stripedog! Ha ha ha.....!”

Xander nods as he sips more ale “Aye aye...sir...all de...ummm mustard and pickles shall be made too walkkkkk...that plank...yes!!” Hee hheee....and then he groans and barfs on the floor. He frowns and takes a couple last sips of ale..”We out of this stuffffss...hee”

Karth frowns and takes a deep breath and knocks on the door and waits.

Greystone frowns at the vomit and snorts, ok he is a little drunk himself “No...decorating me quarters...I say...go away..”He frowns he needs to sleep this off.

Xander chuckles “That ...decorating...geeee ...sir....heehhehehe” He looks around “Oh yes...got to slay the pickles...getting to that now!” Lucky he left his blade in his own room as he looks at the door “Its the pickles...they coming to get us...slay the pickles...slay em alllllll”He goes to open the door and then falls face first onto the deck once its open

Karth jumps out of the way and frowns “Sir?” He asks and checks Xander over and makes a face at the smell of ale and...well he inst sure what else..

Greystone stares at the otter and glares slightly, he is too drunk to be anger and will most likely forget this all even happen”Get him..outta here.....”He lays down “Shut de door on way out...”

Xander looks up at Karth and frowns, “You....have a twin? " Yes he is seeing double as he gets up and...well he barfs again, maybe on the otter as he frowns “I made you...gross.....heee...not good....we needs to get otta site de pickles are coming”

Karth shuts the door and frowns as he helps the badger up just in time for....he sighs as he will need a bath now”Pickles sir?”

Xander nods “Shhh shhhhhh...they will HEAR you, they have hidden ears......we need to throw them all overboard....the pickles are evil!”

Karth frowns “Your drunk sir” He decides to keep this to himself as he helps the badger to his room, as quietly as possible as he looks around. He frowns as it will be sunrise soon....just great, well he can figure it out later.

Xander allows the help “Karthhhhh......we got to...promise me not let the evil pickles kill Lilymoore or Gorvenalus...or Rupert or you....or anyone....”He coughs and again barfs, he then sniffs, “I feel....sick...”

Karth sighs as he nods, go along with it”Of course sir I would protect our friends with my life you know that, you get rest and I shall keep an eye on things.”

Xander nods as he trusts his friend”Ok.....your a good friend...not like pickles...pickles are evvvvillllllll......”

Karth sighs and nods “Of course sir” He helps him to bed  and even gets him some water to drink.”I can stay by the door and tell others to leave you be sir”

Xander nods “Yeah....leave be....leave...lone...and no pickles either...none....”He lets his eyes flutter shut, yeah he will most likely sleep till past lunch.”Protect...them all from...pickles.....”

Karth sighs and  stays by the badger's side till he is asleep, he then tells the others the badger wishes to be left alone till further notice and then takes his place by the door to make sure no one brothers the badger till he is more awake, and most likely he will seriously need something for a hangover and the sea otter can even help with that too. Hey he has seen other beasts with hangovers and has learned what to drink or eat to get over a hangover, he has had hangovers himself in the past. This will be a long day as he takes his place by the door..guarding the door. Did he say why the badger needed time alone? No he didn't....no one will find out this ship has....... evil beast slaying pickles on it.

In Log:
Atvi-Me- Dibbun Vole

Oz Winters-Badger Mother of Redwall

Ace-Member of Mossflower Defenders

Chestnut-Cook for Mossflower Defenders

Friar Lacota- Friar of Redwall Abbey

~~~~Log, my first with my dibbun char! He doesn't have a last name like my other characters...enjoy~~~

Atvi was one endless ball of energy today as he climbed a chair, jumped off, then run to jump onto the 3nd step, then tried the forth after that, but he learned the 5th was just a little too far to safely get to. So he frowned and sat on the floor to rest or was it to recharge his energy levels.

Oz enters the room and clears his throat, "No..running" It had already been a long day and the day still had time left in it.

Chestnut watches from the doorway and after a while, "Ever wonder where they get all that...what ya call it?..Just never get tried at all state?"

Ace had been bored at the defenders base so he wandered over here, he smirks at the hare"Its a skill only dibbuns have, ya lose it after you get past like 5 or 6 seasons"

Atvi looks over at the others, at the no running he whimpers..."Me...like go fast and fasters!"

Oz says, "And fast can get one hurt."He listens to the others "It's not always just dibbuns with endless energy at times, they just seem to have it more often than others"

Chestnut says, "Still....one does wonder ya know. Anyways there is a story today I heard of the snow badger? Not heard it since I was a dibbun."

Ace tilts his head "Snow badger? Who is he so great warrior or something?"

Atvi smiles "He helps snow come and snow stays and his hares...umm ummm....help him lots and lots and lots and lots and...lots"

Oz smiles"Your have to stick around and listen but it will be Abbot Benar who tells the story this time."

Chestnut nods "And does he know the story well?It will be nice to hear it as said I always liked it"

Ace chuckles "Brings the snow, that's funny....no one can make snow happen"

Atvi eyes go wide, "He does TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.....he brings snow and...and..he DOESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Oz frowns "Atvi...please not so loud. Inside voices inside and outside voice outside"

Chestnut ears flatten, who knew someone could be so loud. He gives the hedgehog a glare like it is your fault my ears now hurt.

Ace tenses at the yell and frowns, "ok..ok...well guess I will have a listen to the story then and see what this is all about"

Atvi frowns, no running and now no yelling. He pouts and just stares at the floor. He glaces at the hedgehog and sticks out his tongue.

Oz goes to sit in his chair, Sister Ginny still has most of the dibbuns, least for now."The story will be soon, but your need to behave to hear it all"

Chestnut keeps an eye on the dibbun and then it seems to dawn on him"Wait...a story that means more dibbuns...is that wise?" One was already loud enough.

Ace asks, "Well don't think the story is just for one dibbun, what you dislike dibbuns now?"

Chestnut says, "I didn't say I didn't like dibbuns......its just....controlling them and all...and noise levels and such"

Atvi just looks back and forth at the beasts, who couldn't like him?He smiled wide at the hare. Hares were cool but he was curious "Why ears soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long?"

Oz raises an eyebrow"It does at times depend on whom is in the room" The dibbuns know to mind Oz and do fairly well with Sister Ginny."And yes the other dibbuns will be here very soon"

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Ace nods as he sits down"Well most dibbuns love stories...usually"

Chestnut says, "Stories are always nice, well there can be some not so nice ones but good ones also. Funny...sad...happy...maybe a little of all 3"

Atvi is growing bored, that's not good. He sits in a chair and then like sort of hooks his foot paws to the back and looks at the hare upside down."Why ears longs?" He wants an answer and he didn't get one.

Ace smirks he likes this dibbun "Yeah Chestnut...why?" He grins a little.

Chestnut frowns as he watches the dibbun, "I...cause they are, I'm a hare."

Lacota pushes in a wheeled tea cart from the kitchen, and he pauses, surveying the scene. "Don't encourage them, please... It's enough that they're all here, and not... Making a mess."

Atvi looks at Lacota and sits up better. He frowns at the hare, it didn't seem like a good reply to him.

Oz is use to dibbuns questions, well most of the dibbuns were gone and it seems, and sounds, like the class Sister Ginny had is over so hopefully a story will be soon.

Chestnut shrugs "I just answered a question, a rather odd one at that"

Ace chuckles, "Not odd for a dibbun"

Lacota fusses over the items on his cart, hmming. "One question leads to another, leads to another..."

Atvi smiles "Another....another....another....hehehehehehehhehe" Least he didn't laugh loudly.

Oz says, "Why don't we all get ready for the story time, which should be very soon"

Lacota pushes the tea cart toward Oz's chair. "I brought the refreshments, like you asked. Sugar and Cinnamon cookies. They ought to like these, at least."

Chestnut frowns "How do you...make sure all the dibbuns pay attention when there is a lesson, or story or just to behave mainly?"

Ace just listens, but he does put out a guess"Seasons of practice most likely"

Oz smiles"There is times they do not always listen and times they listen. They do mind fairly well but at times, like in winter months, they do tend to grow more restless as its cold out so they can not go out doors very much"

Lacota says, "Heavens if I know. I've never had a dibbun, myself... I nearly did, once..."

Atvi looks at Lacota curious now but he decides to stay seated. He does seem interested when cookies are mentioned.

Chestnut says, "Well I don't look for me to...adopt or find a mate so I most likely wont ever have any dibbuns...sides they be a paw full to care for, even one it seems"

Ace says, "Adopting a dibbun is nice to do"

Oz says, "Not everyone is interested in dibbuns, some do help watch them though and that's helpful at times"

Lacota says, "I have an adopted daughter, but she was no longer a dibbun when we met..."

Atvi asks, "where she ats now?"

Chestnut nods, he starts to tell the dibbun that was rude but decides to not start some argument.

Ace says, "Well...suppose one can adopt someone not a dibbun if they be needing a father figure or maybe they were a teen?"

Lacota isn't expecting that question. "Cynthia? Well, err, she's married, now, my boy. She still lives here in Redwall."

Oz says, "Yes Cynthia...a very good singer now in fact. Maybe we can get to see her sing at the next abbey feast which I am unsure of when it is"

Atvi smiles he likes singing"Cans she sing a story one day?"

Chestnut blinks "That be a jolly well interesting thing...a story that is also a song"

Ace nods "Sounds like something that would be nice for a feast sometime."

Lacota nods. "I'm sure she'd be agreeable. I'll talk to her about it... Next feast should be in April or May, I think." He turns to look Atvi over. "I say, Oz, is this a new one? I don't recognize him."

Oz nods "Yes he is new, there is another dibbun that's new but I am unsure if they will be at the abbey or not...I will have to ask, if I am able to..."

Atvi smiles "I is Atvi...."He then frowns a little, ok why isn't a dibbun able to be here "Whys dibbun not be a here fers?"

Chestnut frowns "Did something happen or....is it wise to ask?"

Ace is slightly curious, "I heard some dibbun was saved by the river...whom was that, guessing the one not here or another dibbun?"

Lacota frowns slightly, and asks, "He have any... Parents?"

Oz answers after clearing his throat"Another dibbun, the one I am not sure will stay here or elsewhere. Right now its in the care of Krisha and Ferro and they are in Ferravale right now" He shakes his head "Atvi is an orphan no one knows what happen to his parents he was found all alone and brought here"

Atvi frowns a little and looks at the floor. He does at least stay in the room.

Ace hmmms "Yeah I say the dibbun in Ferravale is safe....no one is going near it unless they are insane"

Lacota hmms, looking at Atvi again. He seems thoughtful, but says nothing for several moments. "I am... Sorry to hear that... Being orphaned is..." The squirrel trails off, and he selects one of the cookies from his tray, offering it to the dibbun.

Oz nods in agreement,"Yes....hopefully perhaps Krisha will be back soon, need to ask her a couple other things as well."

Atvi looks up in time to see the cookie and smiles as he reaches out to get it "Thanks you!" He takes a small bite and then smiles taking another couple bites "Cookie is good cookie"

Chestnut says, "Why would someone have to be insane....who is Ferro anyways, I meet the badger maid before"

Lacota nods. "You're most welcome, my boy." He says to Oz, "He seems very well behaved..."

Ace blinks, "You don't...know....he is a monitor and no worries he is on our side"

Oz says, "For now he seems to be being good"Meaning the dibbun, he tilts his head as he listens to Ace"Ace is correct Ferro is a monitor lizard"

Lacota watches the young vole. "Who is taking care of him?"

Atvi says, "Whats..mo..mo..mona..tee...what that?" He looks at the squirrel and smiles "Atvi takes care of Atvi." Not true he is under the care of dibbun caretakers, he eats more of the cookie and frowns "Me..bored..when story?"

Chestnut says, "Well..maybe we can do something else no need to be bored right?"

Ace says, "Maybe the abbot got busy, he is the abbot after all and has a lot to do as its spring soon...so has to get things ready to plan crops and see whats in storage still and all this and that"

Oz has a novice go see where the abbot is as he listens quietly to the talking.

Lacota nods at the dibbun. "You take care of yourself, you say?"

Atvi nods and frowns a little "S..Sometimes needs help...but no mama or dadad rounds"

Ace asks, "no parents?"

Chestnut frowns as his ears droop, ok he doesn't always get along with dibbuns but all of them should still have at least one parent.

Lacota mhmms. "I understand. I never had any parents, either. " Surprisingly, it would seem Lacota of all beasts is warming up to the dibbun.

Oz nods as he quietly speaks to a novice that returns and smiles "wELL seems Benar will be a little late but that is ok, we can maybe have a short story of some sort while we wait" Some other dibbuns entering the room seem to like that idea as the badger smiles "Just need to think of one, that's maybe a little new"

Atvi nods, he then smiles "Story...story...make a good story"

Lacota pours himself a cup of tea as he somewhat listens.

Ace says, "I think any story would be nice"

Chestnut says, "I don't know a lot of stories my self"

Lacota says, "You know, we have a blind mouse named Thomas around here somewhere that tells some pretty good stories. You should look for him sometime..."

Atvi asks, "He blinds? How he no get losts?"

Chestnut frowns, "Maybe someone helps him or....he knows his way around maybe, like very well"

Ace says, "I am sure he has his ways.."

Lacota takes a sip of his tea. "Well, Atvi, he once told me that in spite of his lack of sight, he does actually know Mossflower like the back of his paw..."

Oz listens as he gets some tea to sip, he smiles "I am blind but remembered every inch of the abbey top and bottom"Well almost he doesn't go into the attic much at all, once maybe.

Ace says, "Maybe your friend could tell a story if the abbot is busy, well if he is around the abbey that is"

Chestnut sighs a little "Maybe one of us could figure out a good story...or one we have heard even from another beast"

Lacota glances at the hare. "I am sure Brother Oz has a story. Just give him a moment to think."

Atvi smiles , he waits and seems to be doing well sitting still...well for now anyways.

Oz smiles,"I may have one that has not been heard yet." He sips his mint tea and sits down the mug as he smiles " A story of someone who needed friends but didn't know they needed friends"

Chestnut grows curious so he decides to listen

Ace says, "Not many have no friends, usually there be at least 1 friend someone has"

Atvi says, "Why they no have friends...no one like them?"

Lacota hmms. "Some beasts are just very selective about whom they consider to be their friends..."

Oz goes on" He didn't want friends and live far from here...if any beast came he would walk away or slam a door in their face, he was...well grumpy and in time all left him alone. He found himself having to make an unwanted journey, a long long trip to find a beast and to get that beast he was looking for to return back with him to a village, a village not that close to his den or place he called home"

Chestnut says, "Hmmms...so they send the one who didn't talk to anyone it seemed..why?"

Ace says, "I say Chestnut listen, maybe he had skills others did not"

Atvi crawls closer and listens closely "Was he a good or bad beast?"

Lacota sips from his tea. "Obviously it was a job no other beast was willing to do..."

Oz speaks "Your find out....anyways he found whom he was looking for and they didn't want to go back...course the beast didn't like this at all, and the place they were at had so many beasts ...so he gave up trying to get the other beast to go back with him ...last for the time being he would make him go back or least that twas his plan...plans do change though"

Ace says, "interesting...go on"

Oz smiles and clears his throat" He would avoid beasts at the new location as well....but they didn't avoid him, some did....but not certain others...these beasts knew where to find him, so he....in his words put up with them and they seemed to put up with him.....slowly he would speak with them and even seek company from them. He even talked to the beast he was looking for....maybe staying at this new place was good, did they have to return to a far away land...no they didn't it wasn't truly needed....it was better where they both were"

Atvi asks, "Whys they able to be rounds him and no one else? Who he lookings for and why no go home...home bad?"

Ace grows more and more curious but lets the badger finish his tale.

Lacota listens quietly as he finishes his tea.

Oz says, "No....home wasn't bad...just in his mind it was"He smiles "The beast he looked for was his adopted son, who heard of a place south and grew curious as beasts do who want adventure and even though his son was no longer a dibbun...he was even almost of adult seasons....still a parent worries for a child either way." He smiles "The beasts who...befriended the beast in the story was special indeed..small...innocent curious ..."He smiles "Dibbuns....not grow ups who helped him find he needed friends when he didn't think he did...no dibbuns helped him"

Chestnut blinks "And they let dibbuns near him?

Ace rolls his eyes "He clearly was food or they wouldn't of...duahhh....."He then hmmms."Ok...who was this mystery beast?"

Atvi grins "Yeah Dibbuns!"

Lacota says, "I imagine I know... This was before my time, naturally."

Oz chuckles as he smiles "Yes...and it was....me" He smiles "I was a hermit before I came here, didn't want friends and the dibbuns helped me to see I did need friends and I am glad I have many friends now...and I am glad to of became the dibbun caretaker also."He smiles and adds quietly "As to why I was a hermit a story for another day perhaps, not today....so cookies and what ever there is to drink?" He smiles "I am sure the abbot will still tell the story of the Snow badger, maybe tomorrow before bed time" Dibbuns giggle and go to hug the badger who smiles.

Ace smiles "A very good story...I need to get going excuse me all"

Lacota nods. "Like I said, before my time."

Atvi smiles and giggles. He watches the other dibbuns but waits till most of them sit back down before he goes to hug Oz also.

Oz smiles, he nods a novice can help pass out cookies and a drink..Only when Lacota allows them to as maybe he wants to pass them out instead

Chestnut says, "wELL..that was interesting and sounds like it was fairly interesting time I am curious of the hermit issue but I wont ask"

Oz nods, he has told the story of why before so some know.

Lacota does indeed get a novice to help pass out the cookies and cups of strawberry fizz. "Beasts have many reasons to be hermits... I was one, once... Somewhat. But that was many seasons ago..."

Atvi would ask what a hermit was but he has a mouth full of cookie and gets a drink of the fizzy drink to wash some of the cookie down.

Chestnut stays seated as he watches the dibbuns, he wanders if they will be running around later or maybe sleeping after the story and snack "I do say this...brave job ta watch and care for all the dibbuns here...I would run away most likely or scream"

Oz smiles as he makes sure the dibbuns only get one cookie and a glass of fizzy drinks, he smiles "I have been told I am brave to care for them, but I rarely have issues with them, sometimes with the DAB...but usually I put a stop to any mischief before it happens and if it happens its usually when I am not here, which also is rare...once in a while one may...get mischief past me, but they later know never to again"He chuckles as the dibbuns, even a couple novice know of his long lectures.

Atvi yawns and rubs his eyes a little, he is tried at least.

Chestnut smiles and decides to slip off....before the dibbuns do get restless, too many in one place to suit this hare.

Lacota nods. "Every so often they try to steal my pies."

Oz says, "I know the dibbuns have been fairly good lately, due to wanting to hear a story..oddly the DAB been behaving lately....hopefully they are not up to something."

Atvi half listens, he has no clue what DAB is and hopefully for all beasts sake he wont find out at all.

Lacota hmms. "Sounds suspicious..."

Oz says, "Well maybe a good idea to keep alert....still remember when they had the bucket of pink dye or blue maybe..I had to take the beasts word for it, but I think they were looking for you....not me...to come threw the doorway to the kitchen, lets just say a fairly long lecture happen and a lot of extra chores"

Atvi has fallen asleep now, a couple other dibbuns are asleep as well...others who are done are most likely led out by novice to clean up and maybe have a nap as well...maybe.

Oz listens and smiles "Seems some are tried now...always wondered where I would be now if I had went back to Send Valley like I planed.....glad I didn't though"

Lacota frowns. "Hmmm... Thank goodness that was averted. Well....I should probably see to dinner later..."

Oz nods, "Of course" He smiles "I am glad too and glad your one I call friend"

Atvi will find himself waking up in a soft bed, oh well better than the floor as he yawns and goes back to sleep. He needs to recharge that energy of his !

In This Log
Vojin Longtail-ME-Head Guard of Ferravale

Oz Winters- Badger Mother of Redwall

Brother Rafael Woods-Spoofed by Oz- Master Healer of Redwall

Weasels lead by the weasel leader Joee- Spoofed by ME

~~~~LOG~~~~~~

Vojin volunteered to get the Redwall badger back to the abbey safe and sound, it was his duty after all. Most of the journey had been quiet and that was just fine with the wildcat as he every so often glaces over to make sure the badger was still there, just in case he walked off but the wildcat was alert for sounds, smells and sights.

Oz stayed beside Vojin and was quiet, least till now as he spoke “What....happen anyways? I was a bit tried and fell sleep and then heard what seemed like Krisha growling and then Ferro had told everyone to leave.”

Vojin answered “Yes, Ferro is closing his shop a couple days and yes the female badger did growl. Marek had entered with a orphaned cub, its mother died shortly after it's birth. I am unsure of what happen to the mother as I was in the tavern when the two otters and that archer hare from Mossflower Defenders brought the babe inside. Marek took the babe up to his office as it was a lot less noisy, and most likely safer, upstairs than down. I guess the female badger went into over protective mood or something. I would feel sorry for any beast who stepped into that forge meaning that cub harm, if they got past the monitor they have a over protective badger to deal with”

Oz listens as he asks “Cub? As in a badger cub or another cub?”

“Badger cub...not sure if its female or male I didn't ask and wasn't going to ask at the time, it was clear it was better to just leave them alone. I am sure your maybe find out details later. I don't know really. If your worried about her and the cub I assure you she is safe. Her father is a monitor, and she seems willing to fight if need be herself. Also the shop is further in town so there is the guards and me as well if need be and most likely others. I know some...do not like woodlanders BUT at the same time they would protect a dibbun be it a vermin or woodlander species.” Vojin explains.

Oz says “Zolomon...also there was someone else with Krisha I spoke to briefly but that was before she wanted me to go to Ferravale with her, so its not like that beast would know of the cub...maybe though a reason why it seems Krisha came home before the others on the Willowbark trip did.”

Vojin shrugs “Who knows, in a way it was good timing for the badger cub.” He sighs, he really should of taken a nap but no he had to stay up all night and deal with a small group of troubling weasels in Ferravale, oh well he can sleep once he gets to the abbey, that's allowed he hopes.

Speaking of that small group of weasels, 5 in total, they had been following the wildcat and badger ever since they seen them from the woods. They stayed quiet and out of sight fairly well, and now seemed the best time to strike! The leader was an all black furred weasel with a missing ear and he motioned the other 4 brownish thin weasels to surround the two weapons drawn. They then started the attack! Three towards the wildcat and two towards the badger, I mean he is old..he is blind and he has a walking staff so easily taken care of, the head guard seemed the only one to pose a problem, but they also new he was tried!

Oz may be blind and old but it doesn't mean helpless as he swings his staff towards the oncoming weasels. He also seems to know what a defense stance is as he spins the staff a little and tilts his head quietly listening.

Vojin barely has time to draw his blade and stab one weasel that's in front of him. A second weasel gets a lucky slice to the wildcat's lower right arm as Vojin hisses in pain and kicks out one of his legs towards the weasels gut area.

One weasel is knocked out cold right away and the other jumps back in surprise getting a paw hit with the staff, “Hey Joee...the badger isn't being fair!” Another weasel makes a gurgling noise as the wildcat's blade enters his chest and falls over leaking blood all over the ground as its life leaves it. This leaves 4 out of 5 alive with one unconscious so...yeah 3 left to fight. And one of those 3 gets a hard kick to the stomach and stumbles backwards only to get back up.

Oz snorts and swings his staff at the loud weasel “I am blind...not deaf.” Its most likely he hit the weasel, it pays to maybe be quiet.

Vojin angles his blade and focuses on where the other weasels are, as well as where Oz is. If a weasel charges him he is ready as his eyes narrow and he is much more awake now.

“Kill him you idiot....oh good grief!” As his weasel helper is knocked out, great 2 knocked out cold as he spits off to the side “Its a stupid stripe dog..its blind and old.” There is one other left as she looks between the badger and the wildcat “Umm..what now Joee?”

Oz just stays where he is listening and waiting to see what happens. He knows at least two of them is awake, two are hopefully out cold still and one may be dead.

Vojin doesn't wait as he is already forward and swing his blade the the main weasel while he is distracted.

Joee starts to smirk, then a look of shock as his head seems to become lose from his body and he is dead. The other two groan and wake up, meet with the sight of their leader's death they whimper and bolt into the woods!The female gulps and...yeah runs away.

Oz listens and raises an eyebrow.

Vojin pants and wipes his blade clean “Two dead including the  leader guess the other 3 were smart and run away. They were trying to steal some things in town hall last night and I stopped them, they didn't seem to like that I guess and so seemed to want to pick another fight on the road.”He walks closer “Are you ok sir?”

Oz nods and leans on his staff “I am fine. We should get you to the abbey, its close as I smell mint and that grows in the clearing just north of the abbey.” Yep mint is slowly starting to grow in some of the slightly melted snow. There is still a good deal of snow but it is also slowly getting warmer during the daytime hours.

Vojin looks at his arm and frowns “Yes...just not the old mouse maid...please, IS the squirrel around?” Yeah he rather not deal with Angela as , to him anyways, she is way too bossy.

“Brother Rafael ?Yes...” Oz waits and then he and the wildcat can get the rest of the way to the abbey.

Once at the abbey Vojin makes sure the badger is inside and slips off to the infirm.

Brother Rafael is on duty and looks up “Oh..hello..oh dear me your bleeding I will need to take a look at that.” Luckily no mice are around, maybe Angela is napping or busy elsewhere

Vojin just nods as he lets the squirrel look. The wound is luckily not too deep, but it's a good slice to the arm and he did loose a decent amount of blood.

Rafael  cleans the wound and does any needed sewing. He applies herbs and bandages the arm.”I also suggest a rest. A note can be sent to Ferravale that your here.”

Vojin just nods, not going to argue with the healer as sleep sounds good and he soon drifts off for some very much needed sleep.

Shortly after this Log

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In lOg

Vojin Longtail-Me-Head Guard of Ferravale

Marek Redthorn-Tavern Owner and Ambassator of Ferravale

~~~LOG~~~~

Vojin made it his duty to try and find out what happen in the tavern as he walked in and went right to the back”Marek, are you in here?”

“Your have to wait a moment Mr. Vojin I am checking supplies.” He states as he soon comes out and looks to the wildcat “Yes?”

Vojin nods back “ I would like to know what happen in the tavern with the female cat and the rats, she mentioned you seemed to dislike her and the rats, was there trouble?”

Marek raises an eyebrow “There is a lot of rats in Ferravale Mr. Vojin, not many with cats mind you. I do remember one cat but she wasn't as issue, the two rats were as they broke my table and 3 plates, 3 mugs and a chair was broken as well. I never did receive payment for the damages so maybe if you see her again, you can get the owed coins from her.”

Vojin listens to all that is said “A fight you say, then it is a tavern.” He thinks before asking “Did the cat act strange or anything, as she said you seemed to dislike her”

Marek speaks “Mr. Vojin...I tend to dislike my tavern getting messed up and then not being paid for damages. I also simply told her that if she was looking for trouble it was unwise to do so in Ferravale. She seemed in charge of the two rats, any more I do not know but Mr. Patch may be making sure she is not one to worry about. What was she doing when you saw her?”

Vojin answers “Catching wood pidgion on the Ferravale path, she mentioned the rats angered the wrong beast and were slain and she also said it was not my concern when I asked her what business she had. I for one, do not like those sort of answers, it makes her seem like one to watch closely and I can look for her to mention she owes you coins.”

Marek nodded as he looked over his list of supplies and started to take inventory of ales and things related to ales and other drinks.

Vojin decides he needs to get back to Guard duty “Ok thanks for the info you had Marek, good day” He then leaves to let the stoat finish what ever it is he needs to finish.

Karth Riverbark-ME-Archer of Mossflower Defenders

Flea Underwood-ME- Scout or maybe former scout of Mossflower Defenders

Krisha Winters- Mate to Xander Winters

assorted spoofs

~~~LOG~~~~

Karth decided to help a little today as he looked over a list of chores and repairs that still needed done and even checked off some as they were reported to be done.

Flea was busy counting supplies and writing that down “They be low on hot peppers and cheese”

Krisha managed to get out of bed, some fresh air maybe would help her feel better. Her fever had gone down from a couple days ago, she had been in the infirm a few days and the whole time was silent, silent like she was when she first came to Mossflower.

Trifakus followed her “Are you sure it's wise, rest is best.”

Karth looked over at Flea “ And who's fault is that?” He then  and walked up to the rat “Most have jobs but we don't have anyone here or even from Redwall that seems to know how to...fix your forge. I am sorry”

Flea frowns “I like hot pepper and cheese.” He pouts, ok....he could eat less of it...he thinks.

“I can.....” Her first word in a week, Krisha spoke as she went to where the forge was and looked at it quietly, she spoke again” Tools?”

Trifakus blinks “I..oh of course.” He hurries off and returns with the needed tools and sits them beside the badger as he just sort of backs off and frowns, he glaces at the sea otter and shrew.

Sister Elma came, leaning on her staff”Leave her alone....if she can fix, let her fix it, we need it fixed to make more garden tools, hinges and things of that sort.”

Karth just listens and shrugs, hey if she can fix it great “Your gonna need a full time forge beast, maybe one can still be found...”

Flea nods “I can go into the village and see if any be from the docks or around...many trade and skilled beast seem to come and go from there my friends”

Krisha has no plans to stay, but she will fix the forge and it will get her mind off things. At least get her mind off things for a little while. In fact she plans to maybe leave before the group, or whom ever of the group is heading back that is, heads back. She wants to go home as soon as possible and see her father and get back to her badger mother training, even if it means she heads back on her own and in her mind she rather go back on her own, quietly slip out maybe. But first she fixes the forge.

Trifakus nods”Yes..we know and...yes perhaps if a beast is willing...its hard to just ask..umm isn't it?”

Sister Elma sits down, being on her foot paws too long is starting to get to her a lot sooner” Maybe it's not a bad idea, we need beasts to join Willowbark. I am glad the hamster family decided to stay, a family of 4..they seem happy here. Minsc is back and staying as well...once more we have our knight and protector. Varsha expresses interest in staying as well.”

Flea raises a paw “Me...as well Sister Elma..in fact..”He smiles “Me and..Lotus...we...well...”He stretches the back of his neck”Falling in love..”

Karth listens as each beast speaks, he blinks and seems surprised Flea is or least planing a staying as he snorts and hands the list to the old beaver and walks off quickly.

Sister Elma takes the list and looks it over at what is checked off and not checked off. She watches the sea otter walk off and looks at the rat “It seems there is a lot going on.”

Trifakus nods “Yes..change I suppose” He watches Krisha work on the forge and looks around the abbey as he smiles “Change can be good still, I was worried earlier this season how we would lose more beasts...like we did Sir Sid, but we have gained beasts it seems. And I have decided to speak with the scattered tribes of beasts in the woodlands...there is like 3-4 groups that move around and have no real place to call truly home, what if they came here..not just for the remember event every 4 seasons..but permanent...me and Brother Ulraunt can go together, even Tally can help...good or bad idea Sister Elma?”

Sister Elma smiles “A good idea”

Flea watches Karth walk off...or rather grumpy walk off and frowns “He is mad at me...isn't he?” He decides to follow...on 2nd thought no he will talk to him later, at dinner or maybe just tomorrow...yeah tomorrow.

Things are going along nicely..RIGHT?

In Log:

Karth Riverbark-ME-Archer in Mossflower Defenders

Flea Underwood-ME-Scout in Mossflower Defenders

Xander Winters-Leader of Mossflower Defenders

Minsc-Warrior in Mossflower Defenders and Knight/Champion of Willowbark

Gorvenalus-Recorder of Redwall Abbey and Tempary Abbot of Willowbark

Moonbeam-Messenger of Mossflower Defenders

Varies spoofs of seals,sea lions, Willowbark Beasts....

~~~LOG~~~~~

Karth seemed glad to finally be heading back and away from these caves, he was also glad to have his longbow back, he counted the arrows as if to make sure they were all there before adjusting both over his shoulder and heading over to where Gorvenalus was.

Gorvenalus was finishing a chat with Coral, the old greying seal and then smiled at Karth “You look ready to go, that is good. Let us get Xander and head back to Willowbark.”

Xander had recovered fairly well, he probably should rest another day or two but he talked them into letting him go on back, to check on his mate whom he is still very much worried about. He walked slowly, straightening up when he seen the beaver and spoke “Hey…let’s just get back, I need to make sure Krisha is doing ok”

Karth nods “I am all for getting back as well. I am glad the seals and sea lions are on our side, but I can also see why outsiders are not always welcome.”

Gorvenalus led them back to the abbey, it would normally be a little under an hour walk but they took almost two hours since Xander still was recovering, “Yes Quade destroyed half the clan, almost all the seals. Coral was the one who joined the seals and sea lions into a larger clan and together they are strong. They do not trust many outsiders but they do trust us now and if one can prove they are from either abbey, Redwall or Willowbark…they will trust them. Other beasts may not have an easy time.”

Xander nods as he walks along, he is still sore but tries to not show it. He still has a lack of energy but keeps a good pace, only having to stop once to redo a bandage on his arm. ”Quade destroyed a lot of lives.” He said quietly.

Karth nods “I know little of Quade, even when he was in Mossflower. I am glad his evil is gone. Most would not see a squirrel as some pure evil beast.”

Gorvenalus frowns, “That was the point I believe. I am not sure how he managed to befriend vermin beasts….even some woodlander beasts were at his side. Weather they joined in fear or were close friends, they still joined him in his….evil quest.” He stops once they neared the abbey.”We are almost there.”

Xander forced himself to quicken his pace to be beside the beaver “You ok Gorvenalus?”

Karth went on ahead of them and into the entryway. He was nearly tackled by a small shrew…one Flea”Karth!!!”

Gorvenalus smiled a little “I will be fine Xander, just thinking of the past, it’s ok to think of the past sometimes.”

Xander nods slowly “Yeah sometimes…I guess….” He headed to the infirm, to check on Krisha.

Moonbeam seen him and flapped over, her wing had healed nicely and she could now fly short distances, “Sir Xander…you have returned. I was ever ever so worried.”

Karth nodded to Flea “I am back yes.”

Flea grinned “I am glad my friend. Oh you have missed some repairs going on.

Gorvenalus looked around, he sighed as it started raining, one of those cold mixed with some snow rains, but it seemed the worse of it had went out to sea and that was good. I also seemed any roof repairs were done just in time. To this he smiled, the abbey was starting to slowly look grand again, it would never be like it was but if it could be close at least that would be nice.

Trifakus rushes over to Gorvenalus “Oh the seasons you are alright.”

Ulraunt also went to him “Abbot Gorvenalus we are glad you are back, what happen?”

Xander looked over at them and then slipped off to the infirmary, he could chat later but first some rest and that’s after he checks on Krisha.

Moonbeam lands on the grounds and blinks, she decides her leader is ok and so looks to see if anyone needs help with anything.

Karth nods “Yes all is well. I meet some seals and sea lions and an interesting couple squirrel maids….a squirrel and her daughter.”

“Oh Mariposa. She was here briefly as she helped get Sir Minsc back”

Minsc had heard the news and went to hug Gorvenalus and smiled “Thank the seasons you’re ok, I was worried father.”

“I am fine and in fact made the abbey some allys. The seal and sea lion Clan, I am forming a peace treaty with them.” Gorvenalus smiles, some good news he is glad of “I see some repairs have been going on, that is all good.”

Ulraunt nods “Yes we are even slowly getting the garden and crop area ready for spring planting and have checked the orchards and they are doing very well.”

Trifakus nods “Yes Abbot and repairs have even been made on roofs and are done, some cracks in a wall were repaired also as well as work started on tables and chairs. A couple beasts have even helped with sewing needs in the abbey.”

Karth walks over “This place will likely become very busy with spring coming soon, your need to get the crop area ready, I can help with that also” He bows, ready to help.

Minsc smiles, “Thank you Karth. He then turns to Gorvenalus “Sister Elma is resting, we talked her into a couple days off as it seems she was feeling a little like her age.”

“Oh be quiet and tell me please when my grandson is back” Sister Elma came out, leaning on her staff and hugged Gorvenalus “Glad to know you’re ok”

Trifakus frowns “Sister Elma you should get back to resting”

Sister Elma just gave him a look and the rat and frog both quickly went inside, suddenly seeming to find something to do other than force old beasts to sit down and rest. She managed a chuckle and looked to the others.” If everyone is up for it and not till tonight as it’s not even lunch just yet…..there is the memorial service to remember the lost..”

Gorvenalus nods “Yes…I know and it’s a couple days late I am sorry for that Grandmother. We should do that tonight and all can come Willowbark and Redwall Beasts alike.” He pauses “And I would like to invite a couple new friends from the seal and sea lion clan, we are allys now and have a peace treaty with them starting today. They too had loss that day.”

Minsc listens “I agree….all can come”

Karth listens quietly as they discuss stuff between them. He heads on inside after Flea does. It is a short time later lunch is served. A nice salad with some fish stew and cherry drink to wash it all down.

===Later that evening===

The weather had cleared up, which was good. The mood was a little sad, but also happy as remembering loved ones and lost friends was not always a sad event. From the Seal/ Seal Lion clan came Coral and the squirrel maid Mariposa who seemed curious of all this but stayed by the old seal.

Gorvenalus stepped forwards carrying a small staff with a lighted bell on it, a sort of glass bell with lighted oil inside it. An abbey otter had a small candle to light others as candles were placed on small pottery plates with paper flowers that glowed as the candles carefully went inside them and they floated on the water of the stream. “Any beast who have…words to say can say them now.”

Xander stepped forwards and carefully set his candle down and watched it as it floated and glowed, a single tear went down his face “Quade…killed my mother. I still think of her every day and miss her, then again who stops missing a beast. Her name was Sister Zinnia and she was recorder of Redwall Abbey…my home, it’s the job that now Gorvenalus has and I am glad he has it, she would be honored I think to have him taking care of the library now.” He steps back after saying a few quiet words.

Minsc is next, beside him Chip his son as he smiles and sits down his own candle. “This is for my mate….my Alice and Chip’s mother. My world stopped that day and for the past 8 seasons I also thought I had lost my son Chip as well. When me and my son were reunited, it was…well a great day and I KNOW Alice be watching over us and is happy for our reunion even if she cannot be with us, she is in spirit  .”

Others step forwards and say a few words of beasts lost that far off day, and even of those lost a few days later, many are remembered and memories are shared.

Coral grunts in his own language as he lays his own candle in the water to float with the others. The squirrel maid Mariposa speaks “Coral…he says…may the spirits of those…lost be there for us…stay in our hearts…guild us when needed and never be…be forgotten” She still needs to work on her common speech but she is fairly good at it, even if she talks slowly but hey she is translating for the seal also.

Karth stays where he is, he just watches and keeps quiet out of respect, as does Flea.

Gorvenalus steps forwards after every beast has said their words, their peace or shared a memory, he smiles a little “Friends….we shall always remember that day, but let us not dwell on any negative thoughts as our loved ones and friends would not want that. I am glad. Happy and over joyed to find there were survivors that day and I am also thank for the seal and sea lion clan, that even though they suffered loss as well, they helped Willowbark that day have a place to stay a couple seasons so they could come back and start to rebuild and you have done well rebuilding I am very proud of all of you.” He smiles and after a quiet few words he speaks again “Let us head back to the Main Hall, and have a good meal in memory of past friends and loved ones and to help welcome new friends we have meet.”

Minsc smiled and helped led beasts back to the main hall of Willowbark Abbey. There was even a way Coral the seal could stay a little while.

Xander followed, but also made sure all the Redwall beasts got inside as well.

Karth and Flea were the last couple beasts to get back inside. Flea had yet to tell Karth he wanted to stay as he knew most likely Karth did not want to stay so how to bring it up…..well that’s another story as for now good food and drink awaited.

In Log:

Flea Underwood-Me-Scout in Mossflower Defemders

Varsha-Member of Mossflower Defenders

Chip-Spoofed- Son of Minsc

~~~LOG~~~~~

Flea stared at the wall, he seemed to want to...too late he kicked the wall and sighed loudly.

“And what pray tell did the wall do to you?” A voice asked, it was Varsha.

Flea turned and frowns “Oh it's you...what do you want?”

Varsha rolled her eyes” Just...kicking a wall, really?”

Flea shakes his head”Me friend Karth is...where ever these seals are, maybe he is a captive, maybe he is...not ok, or maybe he is ok.”

Varsha snorted and crossed her paws over her chest “Maybe he is just fine too, I mean wouldn't of Minsc said so.....goodness. Come with me”

Flea tilted his head”Why?” He asked, but he followed, anything to get his mind off things.

Varsha went to where the dishes were “I need help with these...you wash and I will dry..deal?”

Flea shrugged “Fine lass” He started to wash , any pan first and then large dishes, next would be small dishes “So..why you talking to me, thought you hated me?”

Varsha took and dried each dish handed to her and put it away “ I was mad, don't hate anyone I just get mad easy...ok?” Her tail wags slightly and then she calms herself “Sides...this place is calming, you should sit...not to close, but sit by the waterfall and listen to it with closed eyes. Helps one relax and I sort like this place, thought of telling Xander I was staying here...I mean they need beasts to move in right?”

Flea looks at her as he washes some small plates and then mugs “It is very small number, maybe some from village could live here”

Varsha nods “Maybe....there is a hamster family, 4 beasts a mom,dad, and two dibbuns..seems they are the last of some hamster clan that was attacked by Quade...they had a settlement burned down around same time the abbey here was messed up. Maybe they know Minsc even who knows.”

Flea shrugs “One never knows....I ummm..thought of staying. Lotus is...she is nice”

“You like her...so stay or ask her to come with us” Varsha says as she puts away dishes.

Flea frowns “She grew up here, she was just out of dibbun seasons when Quade attacked...she would not leave homeland and I do like her..a lot”

Chip wanders in catching some of the words 'Not related to me or father, the hamsters that is but they would be welcome here all the same...so would any other beast”

Varsha looks over “Not nice to listen in on beasts conversations kid”

Flea waves as he finishes washing mugs and silverware, “Done with dishes”

Chip frowns “I am 8 seasons old”

“He has a point” Flea smirked.

Varsha mutters as she dries the last of the dishes and puts them away”What ever...also I am wanting to be a healer here”

Chip nods “Then do that, we need healers in fact as...well sort of low on them”

Flea nods “I noticed, I am not wanting to be healer....yes can learn a little but I can help protect in times of need if they come up again, help Minsc out as it does seem he is staying.”

Chip nods “Father is.....but he isn't sure how to tell....anyone yet” He frowns, least he thinks his father wants to stay.

Varsha rolls her eyes “He opens his mouth and is like...hey......I am staying, simple really” She lays the towel down”Goodnight going to bed.”

Flea watches the feline head off to bed and shrugs and at the young hamster”Females.....”

In This Log:

Karth Riverbark-]Me-Archer for Mossflower Defenders

Minsc- Warrior in Mossflower Defenders and Knight and Protector of Willowbark Abbey

Xander Winters-Leader of Mossflower Deafenders

Spoofs of seals,sea lions, Ping the frog, and two Squirrel maids (Mariposa and Chanah)

~~~LOG~~~~

”Meeting is over and the decision is………….”

Minsc stepped away when she entered the den and keep quiet, he wouldn't interrupt but he was worried.

Karth jerked his head towards the squirrel maid and listened closely to her next words.

“You shall live” The squirrel maid says.”You will now hold still....” A seal and sea lion came in, the sea lion used its teeth to bite the ropes free of the sea otter and the seal uses a sharp stone to free the frog.

Ping wakes up “What?Who?...Oh!” He says and rubs his hands as he blinks “We are free to go or...?” He looks at Karth as surely he knows.

Karth stood up and was silent at first and then spoke “First my longbow and arrows, then take me to my leader”

Minsc just stayed quiet, he was still unsure of these seals and sea lions.

“Follow” Is all the squirrel maid said and lead the 3 beasts to where the clan of seals and sea lions were. 10 Seals, one being the dibbun one. Also there was maybe 40 sea lions, but them and the deals seem to get along and live together as one clan to protect one another. They were led by an old graying seal and a younger, but still middle age sea lion was beside him. A leader and co-leader it would seem. The squirrel maid went to them and spoke quietly and then went to hug the younger squirrel as they stood by the leaders.

Karth followed, he was upset at not having his longbow but he could wait till they left and he best get it then, he cleared his throat “We thank you for letting us live as we mean no harm. I am sorry for....any fear as I am a beast always on alert myself and I do tend to trust very few beasts. I am sorry if this is your land or least this part of the island near Willowbark....my friend was missing so I looked for him. I heard you were helping Xander Winters and for that I am glad and it seems you helped Minsc as well”

Minsc nods “They did my arm was hurt, they helped it and Xander helped as well....he got the worse of the sea gull attack”

The older squirrel maid starts to speak but a grunt from the old seal stops her as he makes his way forwards.”Willowbarkkkkkkkkkkkk We know offffffffffff.....helped them after they lostttttt many many lifeforce. I am Coralllllllllll....Chief of Sea Clan.”And he knows common it seems though its not perfect as it could be but he clearly been practicing for seasons.”Abbot who?”

Karth looks at Minsc, maybe he should answer this.

Minsc bows “I am Minsc...Knight and Protector of Wilowbark..I was away for much too too long thanks to Quade, Quade has been slayed as he was scum. I am unsure whom has been abbot tis 8 seasons past but they have choosen Gorvenalus to once more, as he was 8 seasons...abbot once more. I can deliver a message if needing be”

“He to come then....that is all” The old seal says.

Karth frowns”Excuse me...please sir?”

Minsc frowns a little “ Careful Karth me friend”

The seal turns to look at the sea otter and Minsc, but it looks like he will let the sea otter speak.

“Xander Winters....I would like to see him, let myself know how he is please. Friends worry...”Karth states carefully and stays calm.

Minsc nods “I can go get Gorvenalus. He would likely come back with me a lot more than a stranger.”

“Otter staysssssss...you go, as well as Mariposa.” This gets a small chitter from the older squirrel and her and the seal lion seem to have a short chat before she sighs and he looks at the hamster”You go at rising of sun and backkkkkkk by when sun highest in skkkkkky”He then grunts and heads out followed by the seals and sea lions.

Karth  closes his eyes and opens them again as he stays calm, he turns to Minsc “Tis fine my friend. I shall keep Xander company....once I learn where he is, take Ping back if you can he seems...nervous here.”

Minsc nods “I will try me friend Karth, I will try and yes Healing caves are not far I can show you.”

The young squirrel maid looks over at the two, as her mother called them, landbeasts. She isn't as talkative as her mother, but its clear her mother is unsure of so called landbeasts. She did meet Xander and Minsc from before, but she didn't spend much time near them, or the others. She sits by the wall to study them since her mother left with the seals and sea lions.

Karth glaces over”What you a guard or something?”

The young squirrel frowns ”I...is no...to go with you, yes I go with you”

Minsc decides to led Karth to where Xander is, if he is able to that is.

Karth follows”The frog comes back to Willowbark as well”Its best to not say no trust me.

The young squirrel maid just nods and follows them to the healing caves.

A short walk and they are at the healing caves where the badger lays on some moss, the area smells of herbs and is fairly quiet.

Xander is awake, for once, and his fever has gone down more. In fact its enough to where he starts to slowly sit up.

Minsc sits by his friend, “Not to be moving sir, rest is best to do. How are you feeling?”

Karth walks over and hides a smile, he is glad his leader is alive, “Hello sir” He salutes and stays where he is.

The squirrel maid stays by the entry of the cave and just watches.

Xander smiles, he does lay back down slowly,”Karth.....why are you here? And what is wrong with Krisha?” Yes he remembers something was mentioned when they first got here.

Minsc frowns “I am not knowing sir, she fainted but is with healers in Willowbark. I am to head back at sunrise and then will return with Gorvenalus, maybe father can give you needed update yes?”

Karth still seems unsure y “Just so nothing happens to Gorvenalus. And when you go Ping goes also Minsc.” He glaces at the badger” Krisha may be having issues with the unborn child, its not known. I came to look for you and Minsc and I do not know if Krisha knows your missing or not but she is in good paws.”

The squirrel maid speaks “I...know of these..healing forms..arts? I am Mariposa. Mother is called Chanah.” She speaks slowly as she isn't too good with common but when its important she tries harder and so it comes out slowly one word at a time.

Xander sighs, he nods at Mariposa..”Yeah...I remember your voice couple times, and seen you once with the other squirrel.” He is worried about Krisha “Ok...please I need to know if she is alright and if she asks I am fine, let her know I am fine and safe...sore but safe” He has a bandage on a rather bad wound and healing herbs placed on other wounds, the herb salves have stayed on fairly well as its not cold, but also not too warm in the cave.

Minsc nods “I will let her know sir not to worry and maybe the sea lion and his seal and sea lion..ummm clam mates just want to make sure we speak the truth I am not knowing. Chip mentioned, as well as Yasmine, how this clan helped them when Quade destroyed the abbey and they let them stay a couple seasons so I am not thinking they are ones to worry on....they seem to want to make sure we are friends, that all they meet are friends to them not not foes and they have helped Xander after the sea gulls...had they not he could of died, they also helped my arm which did bleed fairly well, perhaps saving my life as well my friend Karth....yes they seemed unsure of you and Ping but then they decided you are not a threat, you can stay with Xander and I will be back by lunch...ok my friend?”

Karth sighs and finally nods as he gives a quiet”Alright, but if its like half an hour past noon. I will look for you.”

Xander has drifted back to sleep.

Minsc nods as he settles down for sleep himself, in the morning he heads off with Ping and Mariposa.

Karth lets himself sleep but is up to see Minsc head off, he then stays by Xander's side and will remain at his leader's side till Minsc returns.