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***Went ahead and got the log, with permission as some was still on after Tarsa got off ****

Who:

Zolomon- Archer in Mossflower Defenders, Recruite in LP

Tarsa-Sargent/fighter in LP

Lilymoore- Bell Ringer of Redwall

Marek-Ambassator of Ferravale

Sinway-Fighter of Mossflower Defenders

Rayen-Master Healer of Willowbark Abbey

Patch-Spy and annying Rat

Rigel- Archer in Mossflower Defenders

Ewan-Fighter/private in LP

Log:

Zolomon grins, he for one is glad of the boat...well that he was asked to come as it beats walking, ha everyone has to walk .

Tarsa humphs it was not enjoyable for her it seemed as , yes her leg would heal faster if she wasn't marching but some on this boat made her..edgy"This is your fault you know"

Rigel walks towards them and looks at them both"What is the other hare's fault?I am liking the boat as not thinking marching with....hares is enjoyable or de very tall badger, his war hammer looks ..painful"

Rayen just shakes her head,"Then stay on the boat Rigel..see easy"

Zolomon smiles"You rather march Sarg? Sides his Lordship said to help escort our friends and allys to our final camp..somewhere like little north of the bridge I think...few days yet, maybe less"

Tarsa stands up and gets in front of Zolomon"You need to..be quiet for the rest of the trip"

Rigel looks between the two hares and smirks"You two are not getting along well?"He chuckles "This is being funny"

A certain rat walks on deck and frowns "Why are..hares on our boat? Whats need the freaking Lord Stripe himself?"

Rayen just sighs "I wonder why your on the boat, I should make you go off the boat"She smiles at that idea but is curious, why are the hares not getting along, least give them escorts that get along.

Zolomon smiles "But...I can't be quiet Sarg..sides...you may need me to help you...know important stuff"

Tarsa takes a deep breath and exhales.."Info on what, its a river this is a boat...we ever so often stop and report needed things to his lordship, not like I said ok sure let ME be an escort to beasts I have yet to know is foe or friend and we have Ewan with us for crying out loud....why?!"

Rigel tilts his head"Who is being Ewan?"

Rayen just listens and watches, hmmms possible fight...interesting.

Zolomon steps back "They are allies not to worry Sarg....sides..escorting is good."

Tarsa mutters something and goes to limp towards somewhere to sit,"Boats......stupid..."

LilyMoore comes out of the cabin, strumming on the mandolin she found the other day. She looks around at who's out here and smiles slightly, but she looks worried. "Hi....I was just.....wanting to play some music because.....um, it helps me not be so....worried....yeah...." she looks down at the deck, then at her paw that's playing the chords.

Marek has been sitting quietly on deck, looking out towards the water quietly meditating. As Lilymoore walks into the room, he stands up and smiles. "Yes, music would be appreciated, child. Morale is very important in a journey like this, and perhaps even more so when we return to Redwall". He reaches into his pouch and pulls out a small flute, playing a surprisingly sweet melody despite lacking full access to every note due mostly to only having one paw. "I'm afraid I cannot play as well as I used to, but I have learned many skills over my lifetime, and this is one I rarely am able to use"

Zolomon is meanwhile speaking with Tarsa, or well trying to as Rayen and Patch stare at the two hares, Patch smirks "One gold coin she slaps him...."The vixen rolls her eyes but is...curious. Zolomon smiles "Just..relax..ohh music..that's relaxing..dance?"

Tarsa glares at the other hare and mutters, "Dance?....We don't need dancing or music..we are supposed to be heading to...to battle not..fun"

Ewan walks in and looks at the others and frowns, he backs up a little and bumps into a barrel, its clear he isn't sure if he would rather be here or marching and he does keep his distance from the vermin on the ship.

LilyMoore smiles, then turns to the Defenders hare, jumping up and down slightly. "Yes! I would love to dance! Who would play the music? Or would we just dance to the singing birds?" She sees the other male hare and waves to him, then plays a pretty tune on the mandolin, trying to match the notes her friend is playing on his flute.

Marek seems content with the flow of music as he tries to focus on the melody hoping to match it with his meditations. "I can play if you wish, it does seem that Mr. Ewan's spirits could use some lifting"

Zolomon roles his eyes and smiles"I know Lord C said no fun...think he jolly well needs some at times...but he is on shore marching...marching is boring thar I said it..."He goes to take Tarsa's paw, if he can and doesn't get slapped after all "Come on Sarge..relax, tis is good and reduces stress..less stress better when fighting in battle is needed."

Rayen smiles a little "Music is nice, I do agree with that."
Patch just sits down and watches as if deciding yet if its good or not.

Rigel grins"I say..no fun is bad..too much of the non fun we have having, need some fun before the serious yes?"

Tarsa does start to slap Zolomon and then allows him to take her paw "I don't..."She stops and looks him in the eye..darn the smile, he had to smile as she sighs .."Fine.."She mutters.."Maybe a..shirt dance recruit..very short"

Ewan listens to the music and smiles a faint little bit and just watches them. He sits down and stays where he is, ok the boat is not too bad after all. So far.

LilyMoore scowls slightly at her friend, the smiles slyly, sets down her mandolin, and goes to grab the stoat's pawless stump. "C'mon! Let's dance! Momma taught me a little. It'll be fun!" Her eyes are begging 'please' as she goes to drag him out into the middle of the deck, where there's plenty of room.

Marek reels off slightly at the unexpected tug of his paw. "I do not believe I...." it is too late however as he is now being swung across the room. "I do not consent to this!"

Zolomon grins, he is fairly good at dancing and makes sure Tarsa doesn't trip or fall, "See...tis ..nice lass..sarge"He chuckles a little.

Rayen just sits where she is and watches others dance..a small frown but says nothing.

Patch just watches and grins"Yeah...bossman needs to dance, this is funny...we need to do this more often!"

Rigel slaps his paws onto a barrel, its sort of like a drum and chuckles "Music for the soul..."He looks over at Rayen "Hey..Rayen..ya want to dance as well?"

Tarsa keeps focus on dancing, she frowns once but catches on "You...dance?" She asks "I thought you were the greatest archer and runner around...hmms maybe basic training helped you be better on your foot paws Recruit Zolomon.."A small..its there sort of..smile.

Ewan just watches and smiles a little more "Dancing is nicer than...than marching or..."He frowns "Or..other stuff...."He focus on the music and calms himself and smiles again.

LilyMoore grins. "Oh, you'll be okay. See, we'll hold your stump up like this," she tries to hold it up, with her paw wrapped around the wrist, "and this paw goes on my waist, and I'll put my paw on your shoulder!" She goes to have them do all these things. "Okay, now, are you ready for a nice slow dance? I can start, and if you know it, you can take over leading!" She smiles up into his face, full of childlike, innocent joy and hope.

Marek tries to follow along the motions, but manages only to stumble across the deck. It is apparent that Marek cannot dance, but at least he is trying. "Surely my skills are better suited towards musical accompaniment? I can face any foe you wish, Lilymoore but this activity is too formidable of an opponent for an old stoat like me"

Zolomon smiles, he pays attention to Tarsa....

Rayen looks at Rigel and calmly replies "Take my paw and I chop the paw off and sew in onto Marek's stump so he has a paw again."She sounds serious.

Patch looks over to see if the other fox backs off or he gets to see a pawless fox, in his mind even better than watching the old stoat try and dance.

Rigel eyes widen as he backs off a little and sits down, he looks at the sky "It is being clear night at least yes...no rain."Yes talk of rain and forget the dancing.

Tarsa blushes slightly but seems to have finally relaxed, "But we are....supposed to stay...serious.."She sighs, this is nice though, she manages a little smile again.

Ewan chuckles some"Everyone is...is having fun, fun is good..b..better than worrying about bad things..."He blinks as he watches Tarsa and Zolomon, "The..Sergeant Tarsa is..dancing?"

LilyMoore slows down even more and smiles. "Oh, you can do it, and you're not /that/ old." Like she would know. "Just watch. See, I move my foot back and you move yours forward. Put your weight in it and bring the other paw forward and toe step while I do it. Then step to the side. It's like looking in a mirror, except more fun!" She is going nice and slow and not saying anything, not even making a sound, if he steps on her foot. She encourages him when he gets anything right. She's not going to give up!

Marek continues to follow Lilymoore's instructions getting progressively better, but still tripping every now and then. "I yes...well, I suppose I can take a short break from my meditations, but they are very important"

Zolomon smiles, he glaces over at Marek and Lilymoore briefly and back to Tarsa "See..checked on some beasts Sarg...they are fine and we will get to a place or whom ever drives the boat will and we can go report to his Lordship and..come back here"

Tarsa nods,"We will..not mention dancing"She says quietly relaxing more, she frowns as her leg is a little sore but not too sore.

Ewan stays where he is and keeps his smile "This is nice and clear nights are good you can see starts and stars make..pictures in the sky if look close enough"

LilyMoore smiles. "But you can't be serious all the time, Marek. Sometimes taking a break from those things is needed.....I know I go crazy if I study too much or whatever." She continues to slowly lead him in the waltz, making sure to not speed up. Glancing up at the sky, her smile widens.....this is really the first time on this whole trip she's fully smiled in her normal, bright way. "I love it when the sky is so clear it looks like you can just pick the stars out of the sky, like they're diamonds or something. What do you suppose stars are made of?"

Marek stops at glances up at the sky. "Well, when I was a child my mother used to tell me that each star is a beast who passed away watching over us from the Dark Forest. In the later days I told the same stories to my brother before he drifted to sleep at night, and then later still to my daughter as she stared at the sky in wonderment" he pauses with solemn look. "Sometimes I see them all in the stars, the family and friends I've lost, I like to think that one of them is my father who died protecting Send Valley, or perhaps one of them may even be the spirit my brother lost when he turned to darkness. It's poetic in a way, whether happy or sad, the stars tell a great poem that words cannot write"

Zolomon catches..some of what Marek says but is sort of focused on Tarsa mostly, it also seems Patch has fallen asleep

Rayen is just still sitting off to the side "Been a long while since I ever dance...and no not interested in dancing, only ever danced with one beast and he is...gone"

Rigel frowns but decides to not say anything , to anyone. He does look up at the stars and shrugs.

Tarsa blinks "That's....wow...."Ok maybe this stoat is good as she smiles sort of...resting her head on Zolomon's shoulder as they dance.

Ewan smiles "This is...nice..but we..we need..something.."Whats in the barrel..gross pickled fish, and pickled..what is that eels as he makes a face.."Better food on the boat.."

LilyMoore stops dancing, too, and listens to her friend as they gaze up at the night sky. "So you think my Dad's up there, watching over me?" Her smile fades slightly, but she doesn't look as scared as she did before they started dancing. "What was your daughter like?"

Marek nods. "I would imagine he is, and all the friends we've lost as well" he gazes further into the night sky and sighs. "Zhira was...well she was a bright and happy young child. She rarely cried, and she was so happy when she took her first steps, but she and her mother were killed by a rat named Bloodclaw, and a part of me died that night too. I lost my sense of good will and fell into the darkness. I thought the only way to rid the world of evil was to subjugate it myself, and I started by locking Bloodclaw and his cronies inside their  ship and lighting it ablaze with help from a friend I had at the time named Pike. Pike was later horrified at what he had done, but I was harden by the experience" He sits back down on a barrel and looks out into the water. "I later discovered that Bloodclaw survived, by Oak took care of him before I got a chance. They're all gone now Zhira, Pike, and everyone who was ever involved in that incident. Some many seasons later, and some shortly thereafter. But I never forgot any of them, and I've come a long way since then"

LilyMoore listens to her friend's reply, then sits beside him and just plays her mandolin, sometimes saying something and asking more questions. After a while, she falls asleep, and will sleep happily until morning.......

Zolomon blinks as he notices Tasha....smile and..relax and smiles, he holds her close as the dance just sort of enjoying the moment.

Rigel listens to the talking and yawns "Getting late it is, but still being relaxing and fun tonight yes?"

Tarsa is relaxed, she blinks once but decides to just allow it, this is relaxing and some reason she feels..safe in his arms and its unclear why but she does. They likely will dock soon enough.

Marek looks down as Lilymoore seems to have fallen asleep and gently picks her up carrying her to a bed and walking back to the main deck "This evening has been interesting, it is good to relax for once I have to agree on that"

Ewan smiles "Relaxing is good...sir."

Zolomon nods "Yeah....relaxing is nice. Seriousness can wait.."He speaks to Tarsa"See....the boat isn't too bad...right..making sure beasts are safe...and relaxed..right?"

Rigel says, "Better than marching.....good exercise, for one use to it...i like de boat and will be in in staying till we get to the bridge or where ever...was is being plan?""

Tarsa blinks, she hmms "Ummm....just following orders....make sure the beasts on the boat get there safe..."She frowns as her leg is hurting again, she tries to hid the fact it hurts though.

Sinway comes and joins the group on deck, he has been sleeping most of the day it would seem his attention is first turned to Rigel who he has not had a chance to see in a while "Hello Rigel....glad to see yer in good health"

Marek nods a hello "Greetings I had not known you had joined us Mr. Sinway, welcome aboard the ship. It's not much of one but it gets one where they need to be."

Ewan waves over at Sinway, other wise he is quiet, sort of frowning at the lack of better food on the ship but what ever, he can wait till later.

Zolomon notices Tarsa seems to be in pain and gently lifts her, if he can and carries her to where she can sit down "Maybe off the leg for a little while..lass...Sargent Tarsa, maybe Rayen can look at it.."And Rayen seems to have gone below deck...oh well.

Rigel smiles "It is being a good day....adventuring the past few weeks to places and soon home again to be saving the day"

Tarsa sighs "Yeah its sore..I am..fine"She blushes a little and clears her throat as she sits quietly now"Yes...saving the day will come soon enough..few days now.."

Sinway looks over to Marek and nods "Aye, last second decision figured the boat be safer for Kenya then marchin'." He gives a return wave to Ewan

Zolomon nods, "Yeah....save the day" He doesn't want to discuss it too much now, he grins at Sinway "Guess ya napped all day huh S..hee hee"

Rigel asks, "Are you joining us in battle Sinway me friend?"

Tarsa says, "Marching gets one places..."She sighs at her leg.."When one can march that is, suppose escort duty for the boat is fine..my leg needs to heal more so I can be in the battle to save the abbey, I have some troops to command after all""

Marek says, "The child will need to stay somewhere away from battle once we reach our final stop, not something for a child to see.""

Ewan frowns "Fighting...battle....."He frowns and closes his eyes a deep breath as he frowns "I..I don't wanna fight...rather not...."

Sinway looks at Rigel and sighs "That be a tricky question me friend on the one hand....I feel I need to be...help protect me home, and avenge the death of Karth and Kirk but on the other hand Kenya doesn't want me to go"

Zolomon starts to reply to Sinway and then looks at Ewan as he stands and goes over to him "Ewan....Private E..its ok focus on me...no one mentioned you had to do anything, just relax and enjoy the nice boat ride"

Rigel hmms "Your have to be deciding soon my friend yes?"

Marek nods "A hard decision Mr. Sinway, my advice think on it and decide what is best.."He glaces at Ewan "Perhaps Mr. Ewan should stay on the boat with Ms. Kenya...excuse me I need to mediate and then get some rest"He then heads off to do just that.

Ewan whimpers a little and does focus on the other hare "Boat?..."Oh yeah they are on a boat..right.."Yea the boat its..nice, I like the boat"He weakly smiles.

Sinway sighs again and nods to Rigel "Aye tis a decision I needs to make." He walks over to Ewan as well offering a huge grin "Everything be ok mate, yer on a boat with good friends."

Rigel nods, "Think much and answer will be coming yes..no..well your decide and know when time comes if stay or go"

Tarsa watches Zolomon calm Ewan and slightly smiles...well he sees good at that, she isn't most likely make most scream and run or get annoyed at them and walk away.

Ewan nods "Its...ok....a boat, yes boat and not on the land..and friends are nice to have....I don't have many friends..hardly any and most are likely glad I am here and not marching..Lord Ciocan told Tarsa and Zolomon to..to bring me along...don't know why"He shrugs.."T..Think I could stay on the boat? I could...guard maybe?"

Zolomon smiles as he stands "I be ya friend Private E....and Lord C knew ya be in good paws here and all that."

Sinway grins throwing a friendly arm around Ewan shoulder "And I be yer friend mate and I'm sure ye will make lots of friends at Redwall once peace has returned."

Rigel says, "Peace will return soon and all will be well again for all...well maybe not well for any bad foe"

Tarsa stands slowly as she limps slightly to where she can lay down, she glaces back at the others and then heads to bed, been a long day.

Ewan smiles "Friends....friends are good to have..t....thanks and only staying at Redwall a...little while...I think..Redwall sounds nice, and peaceful"

Zolomon nods, he watches Tarsa head to bed before he speaks "Redwall is peaceful, has orchards..a pond..good friends too..great food...and no one will let it lose peace either"

Rigel says, "Of course friends are good to have...I can be a friend...even if a fox..then up to you if ..trust that or not, some do not and that is ok""

Ewan is unsure and just nods slowly for now.

Zolomon smiles at Ewan"See..lots of friends to have"

Sinway gives Ewan a pat on the shoulder before walking away walking over to Rigel "Rigel be a good fox Ewan even helped save the abbot's life from bad birds."

Rigel nods "I be hoping he is doing well, not really got much news as of yet since we came across the hares and..very tall badger"

Ewan says, "News can be good..news can be bad...or in between I think"

Sinway yawns and starts to walk away from the group "I'm gonna get some more sleep ill talk to ye all later." And with that he heads below deck

Zolomon says, "Get some rest.."He hmms as he stands "We may of..yep..stopped to dock fer a few hours which means I bally well need to report to his lordship..seeing as Tarsa sort of....yeah is resting, she needs rest ...excuse me"He walks off and will return in like am hour or so."

Rigel nods and stays on the boat, most likely the best idea and will have first watch of the evening.

Zolomon does return in  less than an hour, he will take the 2nd watch of the evening. He smiles its been a good day, a very good day he decides.

Very Shortly after this log

http://forum.rwmuck.org/viewtopic.php?id=874

Who:

Ciocan-Badger LOrd(Appears after a few poses)

Xander- Leader of The Mossflower Defenders

Sinway- Fighter in Mossflower Defenders

Some spoofed hares....

Log:

Xander decided to venture out, a little while not too far as it was unlike his friend to not report back, usually that hare was pretty good at that sort of thing, he said he look around and come back as he looked around staying fairly alert

The two missing hares were no where to be seen, well 3 were missing when only two of 4 scouts returned...Ewan and Zolomon didn't...Koles and the other scout returned, maybe they were with Corporal Holly....nope they are not with er, in fact she seems to have been dragged away from an area and left on the path, a small black feathered arrow in her shoulder still...swollen and oh yeah...Holly's dead. And the woods here are...bit too quiet.

Xander frowns as he lays a paw on his blade, he passed the area on a boat and refused to get off the boat to rest, he made them go a little further down stream, on the way back home this area just makes him feel...even more tense, he starts to leave when he sees the hare and rushes over checking on her and frowns.

Some rustling, one small giggle but nothing more..seems what ever is here...wants to play or something, may be wise to not go too far alone, even if he is a badger.

Xander looks around, he can't very well fight carrying a hare maid and frowns, he takes a quick glace around and just...something says back up and get help, he frowns half wanting to look for the others and half go to camp...yes camp as he turns around and heads back quickly carrying the hare maid.

Ciocan is speaking with some of the hares as they have not been at Camp to long, "Then where are the other scouts?" The hare frowns, he honestly has no clue which only gets a frown from Ciocan.

Xander makes his way between some hares, "Excuse me..pardon me..I need to find Lord Ciocan where is he?" His voice sounds urgent as a hare points to where the badger lord is and he right away makes a bee line to him. He still has the hare maid Holly in his arms.

HOLLY lies very still in the badger's arms, in fact the hare maid is dead with the only out of place thing being a small black tipped arrow in her shoulder shoulder

Ciocan looks over to where Xander is and is heading over to him meeting him, his eyes go to the hare maid, and a healer rushes over to take a pulse and shakes their head frowning, "Wot..happen, where was she, did you see anything?"

Xander frowns, "I only saw her, nothing else...I did hear some sort of laughter but no idea from where and the area just felt...made one feel uneasy, someone or something was there and out of sight and clearly has these arrows."

A hare salutes as they come up "Sur..Private Ewan and Recruit Zolomon are not in camp sur...seem to be missing as well as...."His jaw drops when he sees Holly, he frowns "Holly....."

Ciocan takes a deep breath and listens, "Wise to leave when one can't see the enemy"He nods to the hare that salutes "Dismissed..."He speaks, staying calm for now "Anything else..seen, heard, anything and how far from camp?"

Xander speaks "Nothing else...."He is unsure what to do with the hare maid he is still holding and is worried about Zolomon now, as well as Ewan.

The hare walks away, looks back and frowns, its clear he knew Holly.

Ciocan is not happy, far from happy in fact .But he speaks calmly as he speaks to another hare, a healer.."Please take Corporal Holly to the healers tent for now" The hare nods and does so as the Badger Lord stands there in deep thought.

Xander stays where he is as the hare maid is taken elsewhere, quiet for now...he has an urge to go out but will stay where he is.

Ciocan speaks, "Two missing hares..scouts....a dead corporal...I need to know..Xander is it possible its that horde?"

Xander says, "I do not know, they might have poisons but they also wound  not hide..or laugh I don't think. I looked around, it almost seemed like it came from some..tree maybe"

Ciocan nods as he listens"Its not good to have two hares missing, I don't like the fact one of my hares was found dead..I know you feel like looking for Zolomon but do not, not alone"

Xander nods slowly, he wants to yes but he knows its unwise and could make things worse"W..what do we..do then?"

Ciocan says, "We still are on course for Mossflower, I do not want to fall behind..nor do I want to leave any hares behind." He is still thinking it seems.

Xander nods slowly, keeping as focused as he can right now.

Ciocan says, "Xander....it would be unwise to look for your friend, your judgment may not be the best. I will get some hares together and they shall look for both him and Ewan""

Xander closes his eyes and then opens them, "I..understand...but someone has to..find him."Yes he knows someone will be sent out, but when " A hare was found..dead, my friend..and Ewan could of been close I do not know. The area is maybe half a mile from camp...not very far."

Ciocan watches Xander closer and goes to lay a paw on his shoulder"And we will figure out how to get them back, first how to find them, the safest way possible"

Xander goes to push the paw away, a couple deep breaths"I..I should of looked more....should known"He feels like screaming.

Ciocan simply steps in front of him, "Your stay in camp...."Yes he is using a commanding tone"They will be found but I am not letting you go off and look. "

Xander glares as his path is blocked"My friend is out there....and so is one of your hares.."Ok Zolomon is one sort of..."And what about the hare maid...she was dead, what if they are dead...it cant be that far from where I found her.."Yeah for get the uneasy feeling, he is going to look now, heck waiting..right now its more not totally thinking.

Ciocan takes a deep breath and lets Xander get about 2..maybe 3 feet before he suddenly tackles him to the ground, a few gasps are heard from some hares watching. The Badger Lord remains calm and in control .

Sinway steps out of one of the tents to see what all the noise is about just in time to see Ciocan tackle Xander to the ground "Huh, is this what they mean by two fully grown male badgers don't do well in the same space together?" He comments

Xander is a bit surprised, more so when he can't get up. A few deep breaths and trying to get up, that fails and so he seems to give up and then frowns,he closes his eyes "I'm..sorry..guess I am not thinking clearly...but something needs...done. Sooner rather than later."

Ciocan has his attention on Xander,he speaks to him before helping him up"Sometimes ones judgment can get clouded when a friend is involved.."He helps the other badger up and nods to a couple hares "Alright..we find out if anyone seen them last, was anyone else missing?" A hare speaks "Just Ewan and Zolomon sir..Holly was..but"The hare frowns and looks at the ground, the badger lord nods and dismisses them. He looks to Xander "How far and describe the area..sounds..sights..anything"

Sinway frowns when he hears about Zolomon and Ewan walking closer to the two badgers "What happen?"

Xander says, "1/2 mile...not too far from the river. there was the laugh, like I said sounded like from some trees a little ways into this...sort of darker area, couple trees really close together but didn't seen anything, something could hide there easily and clearly was. I found the hare maid on the ground with that small black feathered arrow in her shoulder, took a pulse...she was..dead" He frowns as he goes on, then heard that laughing and looked around, felt a little uneasy like..I don't know...like a trap or something, it was just uneasy feeling and I sensed the urge to back up and get back here."He frowns "This sort of..reminds me of...."Yeah something else a long time ago"But...they didn't hid in trees....""

Ciocan nods"Hiding in trees...what else, reminds you of what?

Xander frowns, "When...I was..younger, when...."He frowns "When Sister Zinnia, Brother Leon and Dorarose visited the mountain some seasons ago...and before ..Jedrick had enslaved me.....there were weasel like creatures along the river, they would kill beasts and capture them, used knock out herbs I forgot what they were called...the group managed to get away from them, someone chased them off...but they hid in like bushes, not trees..they hated beasts on their land clearly."

Sinway frowns listening to Xander as he described what he heard and saw not having anything to say at the moment

Ciocan nods as he listens"So..this is likely not that horde....I will have to see if anyone has heard of this before, maybe your historian friend?"

Xander shrugs "I...don't know. I didn't see anything,just heard....but Ewan and Zolomon...they have to be in that area...but I..I wont go with any search party of look sur..."

Sinway thinks for a minute and shakes his head "Can't be.........the painted ones can it......are we that close to there territory."

Ciocan lays a paw on Xander's shoulder and nods"We know they are missing and an idea where now, they will not be left behind I would never leave a hare behind"He looks at the otter "Painted ones?"

Xander frowns"Are they like the ..Flitchaye"He frowns and nods to Ciocan "I..I know..sorry when it seemed I..lost my head a little earlier..wasn't thinking clearly and I am a bit better now."

Sinway thinks for a moment "Kinda.....they  tree rats.......very savage, paint them self up to blend in with the trees.....they have a history in Mossflower.....if it be the Painted Ones we needs find are friends quick Ciocan......the painted ones have a history of cannibalism."

Ciocan nods "Wot would you suggest then Sinway, it seems you know more than I do on these..painted ones"

Xander frowns, yeah Sinway had to give details as he sits down and just stays..calmish and listens.."They have poison..I know that....the hare maid..."

Sinway thinks for a moment " I know they prefer to live in pine trees.....or so the books say.......there have been multiple accounts on them not being to keen on fire.....though those books are from a much older point in Mossflower's history....." The otter tries his best to remember more

Ciocan nods "We can take torches with us...seems they may be picking other trees."He frowns as he glaces at Xander and nods "Yes...Corporal Holly....we will have to..."He sighs "Alright need to find a couple archers, don't sound like getting close to these tree rats is wise, and keeping very alert, but I am not sure of doing this while its night or waiting till morning."

Xander frowns as he stands and just quietly heads to the tent he has been using, not the best night and he knows if its soon they go out he isn't going, even in the morning he is going to have to let the others tend to this.

Sinway nods looking back at the healers tent where Kenya is before back to Ciocan "As much as I would like to hurry Ciocan......tis goin' to be nearly impossible to see them in the dark, they blend in to well during' the day let alone at night.....if only we had some squirrels.....but thinkin' about that doesn' help us now."

Ciocan says, "Sadly no squirrels and I know none is among your friends....a few hares may know how ta climb. I do not like stopping too long but...we need to find our two friends and as you said quickly."He looks at Sinway "You can help if you wish, if not then any info you have will be helpful for the rescue. We are less than a week from Redwall now....but as I told Xander I will not leave any of my hares behind, I do believe Xander should stay in camp for this..sometimes when a friend is involved, judgment is clouded a little when it comes time to rescue, it can happen to other beasts when a loved one is involved as well""

Sinway thinks for a moment "If tis all the same Ciocan.....I rather stay in camp.....Zolomon be me friend as well." He thinks for a moment "I'll try me best to remember anything else I have read about them......though its been some seasons back."

Ciocan nods "Alright.."He hmms "Maybe that..bird friend of yours is in the area...an eagle, if you see her she would be a good help in this as well."He takes a deep breath "I need to talk with me hares on this matter and on matters involving your abbey as well, excuse me"

Sinway nods his head "And I need to go think on some things." With that he returns to the healer's tent

Ciocan nods, he then goes to talk with his hares and then mediate

Who:

Oz- Badger Mother,AKA Papa Oz

Krisha- For now Acting Badger Mother till Oz recovers

Rapael- Master Healer of Redwall

Log:

RW Abbey: Badger Mother's Room
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The room you enter is rather neat and almost spartanly furnished, quite a visual contrast if you entered from the cluttered Dibbun's room adjacent.  The warm red of the sandstone walls is the primary motif, broken in only a few places.  There's a small leaded glass window for light, a bed (rather massive, which might give one a hint at it's occupant) with a coverlet of brightly dyed and woven cloth and a small table with a chair; this is holding a small pile of books and papers, a candle in it's holder and a couple odd Dibbun toys that ended up there somehow.  The only real ornament in the room is a middle sized, carefully framed parchment: a charcoal and ink drawing of some group or family of badgers. 
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Oz still is..in a faint, but not as deep as before it would seem. His fever is finally gone and one of the really bad wounds that was infected is finally healing very well. All of his wounds are showing signs of healing and some swelling he had has gone down. He has lost a little weight but then again he hasn't..well ate since in his coma like state, just given water and broth, a lot of water in fact and some herbal mixtures when needed. So he lays there quietly, like he has been doing since he was laid on the bed.   

Krisha sighs as she walks in, she has been doing fairly well with the dibbuns, so far they have behaved, and she has not let them into here even though they plead and beg she keeps them out. She sits down by Oz and lays a paw on his forehead.   

Brother Rafael enters the room and nods to Krisha "Greetings..how is he doing, doing alright?"He checks Oz's pulse and his forehead for a fever and starts to change the bandages quietly, clean the wounds, apply any needed herbal pastes and slowly re bandage.   

Oz has no fever, which is good. He doesn't move except for the rising and falling of his chest to show he is breathing. He was having trouble breathing before but that seems to have gotten better and his breathing has improved now.   

Krisha says, "He..he still has yet to wake up beginning to wonder if he will or not. the dibbun want to see him so bad and I am...I can't let them see him like this. I also heard that..vermin horde attacked the abbey but guess we were lucky they didn't get inside."
   
Brother Rafael nods "They did not..you are correct.."He finishes the bandages and steps back"His breathing is better than it was, that's a good sign...wounds are healing and his fever has gone, it was low grade but its totally gone now but we do keep an eye on it just in case."He sighs "Things like this...take time. It is times like this I do miss Brother Leon, then again he likely would do the same thing we do now and just say keep the faith and hope alive. Oz has shown signs of improvement and that's good, it means he is slowly coming back to us..when I still don't have an answer for that and I am truly sorry"   

Oz has shown signs of getting better, no fever and breathing and heart beat is a good deal better than it was before..where his fur shown signs of looking dull, its starting to also look better than it was. But waking...not yet, the faint still has a grip on him, but that grip is not nearly as bad as before.   

Krisha frowns"I just want to hear his voice, he isn't even muttering now like he was, then is that a good sign or bad?"   

Brother Rafael thinks on this "I..am not sure, Brother Leon spoke of..things like this sometimes, beasts can mutter and be having talks with past loved ones..sometimes a loved one may talk them out of joining them just yet, other times...well they can...slip into the dark forest but I do not think that's the case with Oz, if he was going to the dark forest he would of already. Right now his body heals..slowly..it recovers and rests."   

Oz still shows no signs of waking, least yet. A novice comes and helps make sure he gets some water down, and some warm vegetable broth as well and that's 2-3 times a day..water is more so, maybe 4-5 times a day for some water. Which he has been able to get down fairly well, as before he coughed and sputtered and maybe half went down...now 90-95 % of liquids get down and this has helped with his recovery as well.   

Krisha nods as she holds Oz's paw "Oz..please wake up soon, your still worrying everyone" She glaces at the squirrel "Can he..hear us you think?"   

Rafael says, "Talking helps or so I been told. He may hear us I do not know, maybe talking will help awaken him"   

Krisha nods as she still holds Oz's paw "Please Oz....wake up soon. The dibbuns want to see you" She sighs and asks "Do you thin if he..heard them it would help some?"
   
Oz still doesn't respond...eyes still closed but he is breathing of course so its proof he lives, just when will he wake up?
   
Rafael stays by Oz and pats his arm "Do wake up soon Oz. Your missing a lot, not that all of it is good but I bet you would cheer up a lot of beasts if you wake up soon...when your ready though"
   
Krisha frowns as she stands "I..need to go check on the dibbuns..maybe in a couple days I can let them in here, just a short few moments?"   

Oz may or may not show some more improved signs if he heard the dibbuns, its a wait and see sort of thing   

Rafael says, "We will see, maybe."He sits down and smiles a little "Go on, I shall stay by his side then Angela will take over later after dinner."He has got to not eat dinner up here, but he will most likely. Least he does get some rest.

Krisha nods , she kisses Oz's forehead and then stands and goes to the door, then slips out to tend to dibbun duties.   

Oz still lays here, the falling and rising of his chest shows he is alive. There is a slight....very slight, maybe missed movement of ..one..finger, just a small flicker of movement of one finger and then nothing else. His chest rises and falls...his eyes remain closed. Will he wake soon? Only time...will tell

==Mariposa is back==

Who:

Mariposa- An odd squirrel maid, a flying squirrel in fact and a little bit of a seer, healer aslo

Texo - Architect

Ferro- Blacksmith of Ferravale

Blisa- Cheiftain of Ferravale

Some spoofs of Blisa's body guards, some Ferravale citzens, rescued slaves and a couple random beasts..

Log:

Texo looks around as they walk." Its a bit..quiet, could mean hiding or maybe they are elsewhere, where ever elsewhere is. I just want to get home...we do still have a home right?"

Mariposa is quiet, she has been quiet lately as they walk along. She is defeated and seemingly lost as she looks up and shrugs.."Its there....and..not there in a way"

Behind the pair, at the head of a crowd of freed slaves and flanked by the Bodyguards of the Chieftain of Ferravale, is a short figure, cloaked in black. It's Blisa, much calmer than she was when she was first freed, but she still seems fragile and easily broken. Looking around peacefully, she quietly says, "I saw someplace burning in my visions. I have had no more since we were rescued, but I know that some building burned. I hope we have a home to go back to."

Texo frowns, "Burning..that's not good, You think they be around...where are all the horde beasts at anyways?" He is a little worried as they get closer and closer to Ferravale.

Mariposa just stays quiet, she frowns "Evil is..elsewhere not here...the storm has moved as storms do but its still close"Still has her seer like ways but sometimes she wishes she didn't, and its not like she has them all the time, most are feeling she seems to have not usually clear pictures."I..am not..sure where home is for me..."

Blisa shrugs as the group keeps walking forward. "Probably at Redwall. I don't think.....Ormaz," she says his name with a shudder every time, "will be satisfied until he has this entire area under his grip....and possibly not even then." Glancing at the flying squirrel (she has not seemed to notice how different she is from other squirrels), she adds, "You may stay in Ferravale until you decide." A hint of a smile.

Texo looks back and then forwards as they get nearer, "If the abbey is in trouble, we should see if beasts can help somehow..they have helped us before after all"

Mariposa nods quietly. She is glad to be outside and walking, and not being forced to walk "Redwall will..receive help I am sure......as will Ferravale to..help..all recover"She frowns remembering being taken captive and how long she has been there "My friends..I wonder...if they...know I live even"

Blisa glances at the squirrel again. "Well, if they don't, then they'll have a wonderful surprise coming. I doubt they gave up hoping for you to come back." Looking at the Architect, she says, "I also saw....Ormaz....being defeated by ghosts. I don't know what that means, but I hope it means that he will never succeed in his evil plans." Glancing back at the other freed slaves, she adds, "I don't know if you've noticed, but we're not really in a position where we can really help with much."

Texo frowns "I..suppose not..and ghosts?Ghosts cant fight anyone so that makes no sense"

Mariposa shrugs "We...you...rebuild what is..able to be...how close are we to Ferravale?

Blisa shrugs. "Didn't say my visions made sense." Looking around, she adds, "I'm not sure.....I think we're fairly close....it would help if I knew how long we'd been walking...."

Texo nods and slows as they come to the gates and peeks inside, "Oh.....Ferravale..."He frowns as he looks around, its all ghost town like any beast is likely inside somewhere, there is one slightly jumpy rat but he isn't looking to harm anyone and is likely from Ferravale.

Mariposa looks up as they enter by the gates "It stands still..."She says quietly , she has been here once before but only a day or two as she frowns"Gonna need..repairs soon"

Blisa blinks. "Oh, that's how close we are." After her bodyguards check for danger, the Chieftain enters her village, head held high. After taking a few steps in, she pulls the hood of her cloak off of her head and lets it drop to her shoulders. A few doors can be heard opening as she says, "My loyal citizens.....I have returned." She looks around with a slight smile on her face.....that freezes when she finally sees the crater that is now what used to be her tavern. She stares at it in shock, her eyes wide and mouth open in an O shape.

Texo follows her eyes and frowns, "Oh...ummm...the tavern seems....its gone!" He seems panicked as he walks away and frowns more "The inn...where the very beginning of one is gone too....and oh...good the bell tower it still stands and your home is there too, that's good"

Mariposa stares at the crater and blinks , she glaces around quietly as she beasts look out afraid, though they do seem to get into better sprites when they see the chieftain as the squirrel walks a little ways forwards "There is a broken window....but yes the home stands fully...minis one good window, easily fixed"

Blisa has started hyperventilating slightly. "What...happened....to.....the.....tavern?!" she asks in a shrill voice. Ferdinand and Valerie glance at each other, then go to gently guide the sputtering Chieftain towards her home. "Well, that can be fixed. I thure Marek and Nightbreath have a good explanation....."

Texo nods "Yes it can be rebuilt, it will take some time and plans...I can go over with Marek..where ever he is at"He frowns in thought "I am sure others are..fine correct? We shouldn't worry."

Mariposa says, "Repairs will take time and beasts to help. But also recover mentally as well"She looks at the other freed slaves and to the chieftain and her guards "Where...do we stay? Sleep and eat..if Redwall is not safe right now we do need a place till it is""

Blisa shakes her head and turns to the squirrel, her green eyes wide from the shock of her tavern being 100% GONE. "Um.....I'm sorry, what?" "Where thould everybeatht thtay?" Ferdinand gently prompts her. "Oh! Um...." the Chieftain looks around. "I'll be staying in my house.....the rest of you can stay in the warehouse. Make sure it has a back exit so if....Ormaz....comes back, you will be able to escape." She points to the Western side of the village. "Tomorrow we need to scout out the best escape routes, just to be on the safe side."

Texo nods "I can find..maps, we should still have some in the chieftains office right?" He backs up a little "Should I see whom else is here..Maybe Marek or Nightbreath or...someone else?"

Mariposa frowns "Ok.." She says softly, she is unsure where to go and some of the freed slaves sit down to rest for now as does she on a bench that's still there.

Ferro makes his way towards the group, he has ventured out a little, looking around seeing what he can repair and what he can't. Seeing the chieftain and the group he bows but remains silent.

Blisa spots the Blacksmith and smiles. "Ah, Ferro, good to finally see you again. As you can see, we escaped and have now returned to our home." She turns to the group of beasts with her and gestures for them to follow her. "Don't worry, Ferro won't hurt you. He is nothing like....Ormaz's.....pets, I promise." Turning to the Architect, she goes to lead everyone into the center of town, where her house, the town hall which houses her office, and the warehouse are. "Yes, Texo, if you would please check my office and see what blueprints are still there, that would be very helpful. I'm sure Nightbreath will show up when he knows it's the best time." Ferdinand shakes his head. "Marek, latht I knew, wath in Redwall, recovering from thome horrible injurieth. He won't be here."

Texo nods "Right away...chieftain"He hurries off to find the needed blueprints in the office, it takes a little while but lucky they seem in place, one is torn but can be fixed maybe if one is careful and he will return to the chieftain's side soon as he gathered them all up, well most of the blueprints anyways he may need to go back for a couple of them.

Mariposa watches the beasts , she tenses a little seeing Ferro and backs up, she does relax a little but still is keeping an eye on him, closely.

Ferro looks at the former slaves and nods "Welcome back......chieftain Blisa...you have been misssssssssssed." He frowns "Redwall is sssssssurrounded.I do hope Aid isssss sssssson coming"

Blisa smiles and inclines her head to the Blacksmith. "Thank you, Ferro. I have missed my home and the beasts who live here. It's very good to be back." Ferdinand purses his lips. "Thurrounded? I hope Xander was able to get to Thalamandathtron and get their help...." The Chieftain glances at her Head Bodyguard. "Why didn't you tell me about that?" The ferret just gives her a look. After thinking for a moment, the cat nods. "Good point."

Mariposa says, "Alll...will be....safe soon enough, but a while yet to get back to..some normal stuff"

Ferro nods as he stands "I ssssssshall help where I can...here or...sssssssaveing the abbey if needed"

Blisa nods. "If the Long Patrol arrives, I will try to speak to the Badger Lord and let him know that some of the creatures from Ferravale will be helping in the battle against....Ormaz..." As most of the freed slaves follow a rat who had stayed behind and had volunteered to help them get settled, the Chieftain shudders and closes her eyes. "I....will not be able to march into battle with you, Ferro. I....I'm afraid that I can't face....Ormaz.....again. I....I just can't." Ferdinand lays a paw on her shoulder. "But you have my full permission and blessing to go to the Abbey's aid when the time is right, Ferro....you and any beast who wants to join you."

Mariposa frowns..."Lost will be on both sides...so it is with...war...I need rest" She excuses herself to go...well where where the freed slaves are to go, she goes to there.

Ferro nods "Undersssssstoood...I am unssssure....I could sssstay here if you wisssssssh and help you. Redwall ssssssshall have help..ssssssssson"He frowns "My daughter i worry about but sssssshe is likely...ssssssafe"

Blisa nods and opens her eyes. "I'm not sure how much help I would need once the battle started in earnest once the Long Patrol arrives, if they're on their way. I understand if you want to go and help make sure your daughter is safe." As the rest of the freed slaves go inside the warehouse, the Chieftain stifles a yawn. "I'm sorry, we marched all day. I'm starved. Will you come in and eat with us? We can continue our discussion in my house." She gestures to the building, which is in surprisingly good condition, all things considering.

Ferro nods "I sssssshall join you" The freed slaves will likely stay back and then find it odd he is...well he is a veggie eating  monitor lizard ok:P

Blisa leads them into her house, the other freed slaves just going to the warehouse. Once inside, the bodyguards scatter and check all the rooms. Once they have been declared safe, the guards get to work lighting fires, lamps, and candles. Statler the stoat and Waldo the weasel go into the kitchen and start preparing a nice vegetarian dinner that everyone will enjoy. Blisa sits on the couch and gestures to one of the armchairs. "Do you have any idea what happened to the tavern?"

==And...this looks like one of those now lets to a commercial break type things ...yeah we shall be back after these short messages ==== ==

Who:

Marek- Ferravale Ambassator, former Tavern Owner(seeing as the tavern blew up)

Patch-Rat and spy. annoying, fighter

Lilymoore- Bell Ringer of Redwall Abbey

Minsc- Champion of Willowbark Abbey

Chip- Son of Minsc

Rayen- New Master Healer of Willowbark Abbey

Rigel-Archer in Mossflower Defenders

Some  assorted Willowbark Beasts spoofed

Log:

Marek has been quiet most of the trip, wind helped the trip go a bit faster a couple times and a short cut once, they were now at the docks and the stoat was still quiet.

Patch looks around "Ya land..I love land..boats are for loosers...."He in fact was quickly off the boat and onto the docks "So what wait bossman?"

Rayen snorts and shakes her head at the rat "Can we muffle the rat...please?" She looks at the stoat "You doing ok or you going to fall over?"

Rigel steps off the boat and looks around "I am liking this place and the rat do be having point...seeing a lot of water is too much water...I do not swim well...I do in fact sink well"

LilyMoore has been quiet for most of the trip, as well, and is right now chewing on her thumb claw as she disembarks. She stays near the stoat, her gaze to the ground.

Marek looks at the group and just walks "We get to Willowbark and hopefully get some help from them and then we leave and I am fine Ms. Rayen...all is well and do shut up Patch"

Patch frowns "But..."He snorts and pouts as he kicks a rock and looks around "What no look around, get a drink..some grub...something....we have time right?"

Rayen stays close to the stoat and adjusts her healer's pouch, "Its not far from here right?"

Rigel decides to just follow but keeps an eye out for trouble, one never knows right they could of been followed.

LilyMoore glances behind her, then whispers to her friend, "Do you think.....everybeast will be okay when we get back?" It's clear that she's worried, more worried than she was before they left the Abbey. "And you'll rest when you need to, right, Marek?" For now she's just ignoring the rat, but if he gets too annoying, she may kick him. She has her mother's sword hanging from her belt at her side, its blue cat's-eye crystal pommel stone glinting in the sunlight.

Marek looks back and forth as they walk. most likely an hour or so of walking till they come to an abbey, not nearly as big as Redwall, "We are here and I shall rest when we get back to the boat, there is no time to rest when we have to get back as soon as possible"

Patch frowns, its clear he really wanted to look around the town, "Before we leave maybe?"

Rigel hmms and slows "Whao..interesting building indeed, so this is being Willowbark and will they..indeed help us you is thinking?"

Minsc is nearby with another hamster a little shorter as he chuckles "One day Chip..one day...."And he sees the group as he holds up a paw "Get the abbot"

LilyMoore frowns. "Promise you'll rest when we get back? I.....I...." she trails off, a tear trickling down her cheek, and she goes to hold his paw as they just keep walking. A couple more tears trickle from her eyes, but she just stays quiet for now.

Marek goes, if he can, to wipe away a couple of the tears "I shall rest when we get to the ship and start back..I promise Lilymoore"He then straightens up and clears his voice, a bit more serious now"Ahh Mr. Minsc a long time since we last seen one another...and Mr. Chip...yes get your abbot and anyone else this is important."

Rayen looks around and hmmms "Interesting place..peaceful and small..I like it." The rat is staying quiet which is likely very wise idea right now. as some of the abbeys members look at the guests, the amount of beasts here is still very small.

Rigel walks in and follows as his tail moves a little back and forth, but he will wait and let Marek do the talking as seems he knows what he is doing and the fox has no clue what to do.

Minsc walks up and offers a paw "Marek...what is happening that requires aid. I am not sure how many can offer it..depending on what is it. You can speak to Abbot Trifakus"

LilyMoore lets her friend wipe away her tears, then looks up as she hears the voice of another friend. "Minsc!" She goes to give him a tight hug. But she'll let the stoat tell people about what's brought them here.

Marek takes a deep breath "Redwall is under siege...and I was hoping the Champion of Willowbark could offer some help, or anyone else but it would seem...you have very few warriors"

Along the path comes a rat, in light blue robes, Abbot  Trifakus  and a frog as well, the recorder Brother Ulraunt close behind him as they slow and listen to what is said.

Patch blinks "Well this place is half vermin and half woodlander...I don't feel as worried" He smirks and is slapped by the fox Rayen as she looks around and hmmms"Does this place have any healers I may need to get some more herbs for the trip back.."It has an infirm right?

Rigel chuckles at Rayen as she slaps the rat "As I said..you have spunk"He also quickly backs up and stays close by seeing whom will aid them and who will not.

Minsc nods "We...have had some minor storm damage but nothing that prevents us from helping friends yes?" He allows the hug and smiles "How be you lass...guessing your momn and dad are good as well"

LilyMoore tenses, then starts crying more earnestly. "Dad....dad was killed while.....while I was here in Willowbark the first time.....an' I'm afraid that Momma and Uncle Emyuil and Nana and everybeast is gonna be dead! If Ormaz is anything like Marek, he's gonna get in, and..." she pauses, covers her mouth with her paws, pulls away from the hamster, and looks at the stoat. "Marek...I'm sorry....I didn't mean to remind you of that....I'm really scared....I didn't think....I'm sorry..." her arms drop to her side as she looks to the ground, tears pouring freely down her cheeks.

Marek goes to wrap his arms around the mouse, unless she moves away from him, and looks to Minsc as he speaks "As you see...we need some help, any would be good as I do not wish to see Redwall fall. Mr . Xander will hopefully get back with the Long Patrol and maybe the Badger Lord..."And the stoat will purposely avoid the LP as long as possible..reasons.

Patch frowns as the Master Healer is mentioned and sort of looks at the ground. Rayen sighs, she would offer but...too many memories at the abbey, at Mossflower even but she will help it regardless....then most likely leave for somewhere like she started to before she volunteered to help as a healer on this trip."We should head off soon Marek....besides you need to not stand so long or walk..."Yes she knows he will have to walk back and it annoys her.

Rigel says, "I can...get the ship being..ready...I will be on boat..." All this emotion is too much, he will meet them on the boat."

Minsc nods as he walks over to Abbot  Trifakus and speaks with  him, then  walks back"You have me and my blade Furyblazor...and you have Chip, my son." A couple others come out as well, a couple squirrels and a vole, also a tall ferret."Its not much but...its something my friends"

LilyMoore lets the stoat hug her as she cries. "I'm sorry....." she goes to bury her face in the front of his shirt. "I don't want any beast else to die....." she's only barely aware of those who join their little group. She'll meet them all formally later, when she's not bawling like she basically is now.

Marek if he can he will carry Lilymoore back, if not he will walk slowly and keeps her beside him. If he carries her he will likely get grumbled at."Thank you for your help..maybe we can after this send some help to repair damage from the storm..we shall.."He has some pain and goes on "We shall...see let us get to the boat now, we have a long trip back"

Patch frowns, "You...ok bossman....Marek?" He will follow close behind the stoat as the small group of Willowbark beast go with them.

Rayen sighs loudly and grumbles something bout doing too much and wanting to slap someone and then goes to the ship where she will MAKE the stoat rest, even if it means sleeping herbs in some tea.

LilyMoore lets her friend carry her for a while, but when he pauses in pain, she makes him put her down and just stays beside him, crying softly. When they get back to the boat, she sits beside him quietly and does her best to help the vixen force him to rest. He's going to, even if she has to help drug him! But otherwise she's quiet....for now.

Marek finally gets to the boat, the walk takes almost two hours. He will not argue, nor fight the healer. He will simply lay down and drift into sleep quickly.

Patch stays on the deck of the ship and frowns, even he is worried though he wont ever say that.

Rayen sits beside Marek and will let Lilymoore stay as long as she wishes to stay. She will check the stoats wounds for healing, apply any herbs and change his bandages.

Minsc sighs, he sits on the boat, his son beside him. The small group of about 5 fighter beasts stay close to Minsc, he is their Champion...Champion of Willowbark as he looks at his blade FuryBlazor and sighs"I do hope we are...on time..."A thought"My..grandfather...Gorvenalus...he is alive..yes...please.."

Flea is here too “I bet me friend Karth is helping....right?”

Patch nods "The beaver is alive...Brother Gorvenalus..recorder of Redwall in case ya didn't know...he be fine I don't think he is gonna fight...write a lot maybe"He frowns “Ummm....Karth, de otter is...ummm...he died. Black Rose beast killed im'”

Rayen steps onto the deck and snorts "Marek rests and Lilymoore is beside him...I think he listens to the mouse maid better than most beasts...tis good."She looks at the hamster "Does your abbey need healers?"

Minsc says, "We have ...a couple...no Master Healer though....why do you ask?"

Flea looks...”What did ya....”He then takes a deep breath ”De one who did it dies...painfully, this I promise”

Rayen speaks "Congrats you have one now...me.."She sits down and watches as the ship heads away from the boat dock.”I shall be your Master Healer, that ok?”

Patch frowns , he sighs ....ok he isn't saying a word, he isn't stupid he just frowns at the taverns...the possible gold and ale, he sighs "I fer one can't wait ta get back....kick bad guy butt and have a good ...maybe find an ale at the abbey....who am I kidding all de good stuff was at Ferravale and bossman blew it sky high..with almost half of his insane brothers horde.....life is..its not fair..its not fair!!!"

Minsc says, "Marek blew up his...tavern?" He frowns at the news of Karth “I..am sorry and your be very welcome as Master Healer of Willowbark Abbey...but before we get back ta Willowbark we help Redwall and out friends of Mossflower”

Patch nods "Yes..."He sounds depressed "All that ale.....me ..."He gasps "Me job...he blew up my gold....I had 30 gold in thar....yeah some in me tree and NO I am NOT telling ya all where it is and if any of those horde beast found it they die"

Rayen just frowns and rolls her eyes at the rat."Ok who gets first watch?"

Minsc nods "I shall my friend, you get rest with the others me I shall take first watch and then Chip...the my other friends that came with me, we can also help get you home we know de way to Mossflower"

Flea nods.

Rayen nods she is fine with that, she grabs Patch by the ear as he kicks and screams and "hey lady...owwwwwwww!" She snarls and disappears down below deck and soon rests, its unclear what happens to the poor rat...there is no slash so he is still on the boat at least....for now.

Right after this

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Who:

Zolomon-Archer in Mossflower Defenders, also  Fighter Recruit in the LP

Xander- Leader of Mossflower Defenders

Sinway-Fighter in Mossflower Defenders

Ximena- Healer in Mossflower Defenders

Ciocan-Badger Lord

Some assorted hares

Log:

Ximena looks at the marks and finds some cooling herb, "I am gonna put something on it and your gonna like it or else..I will...be upset and we cant have it get worse, that would be painful and awful"

Xander sighs but he sits "I had my armor and blocked most of his claws and teeth with my arm...."Which had armor on it
Zolomon says, "So...all is good"

Ximena says, "Well it seems ok and he should be fine I would ask why fight something like that but it would of killed that poor hare..I mean death will happen but we don't want any before we even get there"

Xander says, "No one died so it was a good day I think"

Zolomon says, "The monitor did...then again evil"

Ximena sighs and sits down, "So....we are resting...I sort of want to get home and sort of don't at the same time, what awaits us"

Xander says, "We will be home...like week and a half maybe Ximena....you can choose to stay in camp or...well go out , some will be in camp still""

Zolomon nods "Tarsa will be in camp, unless her leg is better enough but I rather her not fight with it"

Ximena nods "The hare maid with the clawed leg...It seems their healers are taking care of her, though someone could of called me..."

Sinway has been patrolling around the area for a better part of the day finally returning and seeing Xander. He looks exhausted as he makes his way back into camp walking towards Xander

Xander nods"Yeah..."He waves to Sinway he was told he was here, not fully why though"Sinway"He smiles "I am glad to see your ok, and it seems you need sleep"

Zolomon nods "I found Xandy....oh yeah never mind"He backs off and then remembered other news, hmmmms stay or go?

Ximena frowns, she looks at the otter "You should rest before you fall over, I am sure they would let you..I think..I would hope so"

Sinway shakes his head "I can't rest, not till I talk to you Xander." He points to a spot where they can all sit "We should sit down friends." He looks to both Ximena and Zolomon "where is Misu?" He asks before moving to sit down

Xander goes to sit down, he nods he can answer"She wanted to stay behind in Halyard...she found her mom and some fisher beast from her clan and guess she though all her clan dead. Misu is alive don't worry. She also has new armor"Xander has new armor in fact..better armor that also covers most of his arms and part of his legs, not his neck which is..bruised and some claw marks but he is ok.

Zolomon nods"Yep....she be fine..and thar is that one old otter said he could keep an eye on her as well...some really old chap, helped him from some ferrets"

Ximena lets them speak but she does sit down and sighs "We have heard of a siege...so when a eagle said bad beast were going to the abbey that sort of confirms a possible...but now a for sure siege, oh dear..."

Sinway frowns and nods "Well when the long patrol returns, one of them will need to deliver a message to her, she deserves to know." He takes a moment, the otter is both physically and emotionally exhausted "A lot has happen since ye left.....and it has all been bad, first Kirk was killed he went out with some defenders to patrol despite me ordering them not to.........Ferravale fell." He sighs and takes another moment "Xander, Zolomon......Karth is dead.......we believe that." He speaks a few choice words that one would normally only hear on the deck of a ship out at sea "We believe that cat killed him, after we took her in and healed her wounds brought her back from death!" He clenches his fist

Xander frowns as he listens, then he takes a deep breath "Well if we see her on the way back..I will let the Patrol know to slay her" He is calmish, but its clear he is angry about the cat as he shakes his head, "This is...not good news..I am sure..someone can get a message to her, as you said she should know. Thank you for the news...that feline or least some of her beasts may be around, there was a lizard with a black rose tattoo, its dead not to worry"

Zolomon says, "Bally lizard almost killed 2 hares, if it were not for Xander the LP be short 2 hares....so we get home..we be extra careful figure out the best plans and all so no one else is hurt..""

Ximena says, "Beasts are going to get hurt in the fighting, and I dislike fighting but I will be near it helping the injured"

Sinway frowns "If he would of just waited, but instead him and Blisa guard just had to go rushing off with out a real plan.....the slaves are free but somewhere out here with Blisa and her guard.....I don't think we will run into the cat though, unless we be lucky, seems Marek's brother turned on her and stabbed her in the back, literally........should of just left her to die." He takes another moment before looking over to Xander "Now this next part Xander.....ye got to promise me ye wont go do anything rash.........but two vermin got in.......that marten, and a rat......they attacked the abbot nearly killed him......I don't know the full detail, but Oz killed the marten......but he is in bad shape mate........before I left the abbey I was told he was in a deep faint and.....if it wasn't fer Kenya bein' kidnapped by the rat I would still be in the abbey."

Xander sighs "Karth was sometimes...."He frowns as he listens and studies Sinway "Benar was almost  killed..."He blinks "Uncle Oz...ok I am glad he protected the abbot but he could of.."Ok he is worried, maybe not as worried as he should be "And I know Kenya is safe...saw her sleeping and her foot paw bandaged."He stands and makes a fist...unfists and just takes a deep breath"The marten died...where is the rat and I bet Ormaz sent them..Ormaz wants Abbot Benar dead....Ormaz needs..he needs stopped"

Zolomon frowns as he listens "Benar is bad hurt or...Oz?"

Ximena frowns,"Not good news..how did these bad beasts get in? Did they use poor Kenya as a way to ge tout....we need to get home before there isn't a home to go back to"

Sinway sighs and it seems he didn't word this correctly "Xander, sit......" He looks over to Zolomon "No Benar is fine........." Waits for Xander to sit down again before saying "It's Oz.....he is the one who is in a deep faint"

Xander shakes his head "I don't want to sit..maybe we should start marching again, get there faster and..fine" He takes a few deep breaths and sits .He listens and states at the otter,"W..W..What?" He sort of stares as if in some sort of shock..."No....no no no...not..."

Zolomon ears droop "Ozzy.....is he alive still?" He knows how deep faints can work and sometimes its not good, he glaces at Xander.

Ximena gasps, she doesn't know Oz really, seen him maybe once but she knows he is dibbun caretaker "The dibbuns...what about them? Did that marten try and harm them too.....oh no"

Sinway shakes his head "He was alive, and the only dibbun effected was Kenya.....I don't know his current state......." He looks over to the healer's tent then back at the group "But I'm sure he will recover, Oz is a badger after all, I have seen badgers come back from deaths door before.....I'm sorry Xander I wish I had better news, I wish I could of done better, but with Karth dead and so few defenders, I have been doing night patrols, training volunteers on the way of a sling......sparing with the champion, tryin' to do me best at bein' Kenya's father.....I slipped up and now Oz is hurt and Karth is dead."

Xander tenses up, "Uncle Oz...is in a deep faint..coma? But he ..what if he is dead, he could be..d..dead...no" He stands only to about stumble backwards, "Tell me its not....true"Tears fall now, he has worried and now even more.."He..WAS...you mean maybe he's not..now.."He takes a couple deep breaths " He's..d...dea..dead or maybe dead, maybe not...dead or alive...I..need...walk...air...."He shivers, a couple sobs which isn't helping the fact he is likely still tried from killing a freaking monitor a few hours ago as he looks like he is going to pass out.

Zolomon frowns as he stands "Xandy....calm down..."Yep that's good advise.

Ciocan has been checking on some things and was in his tent and was coming out , he walked over to where the small crowd was and gently pushed away a couple hares and goes to make sure Xander doesn't fall backwards, in fact helping him to sit back down, or lay down if that's better. He glaces at the other, mainly Sinway as he doesn't know who the otter is as"What..happen?"

Ximena frowns and walks over slowly"Ohhhh...."She is quiet, she could reply and she is unsure as she wasn't asked "Is he ok? He's not ok is he....umm there was news, some bad new....and....oh dear"

Sinway looks at Xander "He was alive when I left, it does ye no good to think like that Xander, Oz is a strong badger I mean he takes care of all them dibbuns blind, I'm sure he will get better." He stands up walking over and kneeling beside Xander "Xander we need ye to keep focus I'm sure Oz is alive but if we don't stop that horde........if they get into the abbey" He looks up at the new badger who the otter can tell right away is clearly a badger lord standing up "I had to be the bringer of bad news from the abbey sir." He gives a respectful bow "My name be Sinway and I'm guessin' ye be the Badger Lord?"

Xander breaths in and out and shakes his head, he sniffs"Taking care of dibbuns is....different...than..."He looks up at Ciocan and sniffs, some tears down his face,he manages to wipe some away and focuses on Sinway as he speaks, he just sits..a little shakie and quiet.

Zolomon frowns as he watches his friend "Xandy...Xander tis be alright...."He then stands up straight when Ciocan is there "Your...Lordship..sur..."A salute to the badger. No nickname...wow that's different.

Ciocan nods as he only leaves to briefly help Xander to a place to rest and walks back over to them, he nods to Zolomon"At ease..."He looks at Sinway and speaks "Lord Ciocan, tis nice ta me you Sinway..always good to have friends with us"

Ximena starts to follow them and just sits down, the badger likely needs rest and...likely not brothered. She sighs "I do hope Xander will be ok, and I do hope there is no other bad news"

Sinway holds back a chuckle at Zolomon reaction to the Badger Lord but isn't all that surprised by it "The pleasure be mine sir......as I'm sure ye have been made aware the abbey be under siege, and I had to bring most unpleasant news." He looks about ready to drop from exhaustion but keeps him self standing "Been traveling fer a week with little sleep after I saved me adopted daughter from her kidnapper so the news I bring is days old and I'm not sure on the current state of Redwall."

Zolomon relaxes but stays where he is.

Ciocan frowns as he listens and nods "I am glad you two made it here...."He studies the otter and looks at Zolomon "Recruit...please make sure your friend gets to a tent to rest in and that he rests....we will be marching again come morning. Thar was a monitor that attacked a couple of my hares....which reminds me Zolomon once you help Sinway to a place to rest I need that update, all of it not just bits and pieces of it."

Zolomon nods "Yes sur...monitor was outside of camp...oh first"He nods to Sinway"He is right, you should rest before ya fall over"

Sinway yawns a little and nods "I'll sleep, but I couldn't till I gave Xander the update on what has happen......now that I did that I can sleep." he looks over to the healer's tent before looking back to Ciocan

Ciocan nods "I heard thar was a young otter in the healer's tent, your welcome to sleep and rest there Sinway."He glaces at Zolomon"My tent....10 mins....I want a full update on news from yesterday and today's."

Zolomon nods "Yes sur..got it"Yes he should of went to him sooner but hey there is added news now.

Sinway nods looking over at the tent "That is a good idea sir, Kenya is very scared and shaken up....she believes Oz got hurt because of her.......I'll need to stay by her side till she calms down."

Ciocan nods "Then be at her side. You and her are welcome to travel back towards the abbey with us, once we get to a final camp grounds we can discuss more on whom will be at camp and who will be in the battle field....excuse me"He then heads to his tent.

Zolomon quietly watches and sighs a little "Not de best past couple days chap"He says to Sinway "The monitor almost barely well killed a couple hares...ranking office types ...I thought it killed Xandy but it didn't...Xandy made the monitor headless and it had him by the throat."

Sinway nods calling to the badger lord "I'll be joinin' ye in battle....I got to protect me home one last time before I re join the abbey order and put me blade up fer good." He then looks to Zolomon "Bad times all around then." He goes to turn to the healer's tent he doesn't need a escort but he allows Zolomon to do it anyways after all he was ordered to by the badger lord

Zolomon does escort him to the healers tent and then, off to update the Badger Lord on news.

Sinway finds Kenya and lays down beside her draping his tail over both him and her before quickly falling asleep

Zolomon meanwhile enters Lord Ciocan's tent, updating the badger Lord on the events Sinway mentioned, and then about the monitor attack and how the monitor is headless, who was hurt and who wasn't. He then waits till he is dismissed and salutes and heads off to get rest himself.

Who:

Melantha- Leader of The Blackrose

Stormfang- 2nd in Commnad of The Blackrose

Ironbark- Slave of The BlackRose

Fangsharp- Monittor Lizard..pet?..Clearly Assassin

Log:

Melantha was moody, she lost the otter maid just glared at Stormfang,"You..let some stupid river dog get the best of you..fool...FOOL!"

Stormfang takes a step back and then a deep breath" I could track him down..kill him for ya. Maybe we should just leave the area and..try our luck elsewhere"

Ironbark had managed to get away from the horde camp, barely as he tried to find someone..anyone. He stumbled and upon seeing the two vermin he lets a cuss word slip and falls unconscious to the ground.

Melantha spins around..seeing the squirrel she raises an eyebrow and walks over and makes a face "Oh great...one of those Defenders...how nice." She studies the squirrel and slides out a blade and then seems to rethink "Stormfang tie up our..guest" She turns "That is if your loyal to me, there is one thing that insane Ormaz and me have in common....loyalty is important to us. I want to restart the black rose and I need beasts to do so and I am all for killing to get my way."

Stormfang stands where he is.."I am Loyal, in fact I am willing to go track down those two otters..I know where they are....kill the older one, take the young one and bring her back here she can watch that one die in front of her. I have sleeping darts...he won't even have to wake up...to die...tie up the child, then let her watch the other one die, you could have two slaves the otter maid and that squirrel. We can get info from it...."

Ironbark groans as he slowly wakes up and looks around...yep tied up wonderful. He looks at the two vermin "Let me..guess....back to..Ormaz...or that insane marten...oh yeah heard she died."He smirks.

Melantha listens to Stormfang "His name is Sinway...as much fun as it be to have his head....or Kenya back..tis fine."She smiles at the squirrel "No...I am my own boss and this is Stormfang my..."She grins "2nd in command of the BlackRose..fully mine once more."She offers the squirrel some bread,cheese, apple slices, water...fish..."Eat up...no need to get weak now."

Stormfang blinks "2..2nd in...command?" He then grins, "Thank you my master..I shall not fail you"He kneels in front of the cat"I am yours to command"

Ironbark snorts..but the food...it looks....he frowns why the food"My luck tis poisoned"

Melantha watches "Its not poison...just eat ...though..." She pulls it just out of reach "Info..then food and water..all you want"

Stormfang stays close and nearby waiting orders, seems this rat has become a bit less of a push over.

Ironbark frowns, he looks away but then speaks "What sort..info?"

Melantha smirks " Where is that Xander Winters at? Where is the horde camp of Ormaz I wish to...avoid him. Any idea where Sinway and Kenya is....is the leader of the Mossflower Defenders bringing help?"

Stormfang just listens and waits, is the squirrel gonna speak or not.

Ironbark speaks "I....I..." He stares at the food and drink, he has had rainwater the past week and a half and no food but maybe some crumbs of bread and clover yes he ate clover of all things..he frowns and does something he thought he never would do..."Xander went to find the Long Patrol....and that badger lord..lady..I don't know...as for Sinway and Kenya I don't know where they are. Ormaz camp is that way"He points with his tail....words just flooded from his mouth and he failed to stop them.

Melantha nods and redoes the rope so he has one paw free and slides the food and water over to him, she grins and even offers him a flask of some sort of dark ale. She then whistles and seems to wait,"Do stay still Stormfang.."Odd request...hmmmms.

Fangsharp appears from the side path and hisses low..."What kitty wantzzzzzzzzzz?" He looks at the squirrel and the rat, then back to the feline.

Stormfang tenses up, he almost seems to wet himself but doesn't as he sees the monitor but stays still, where he is

Ironbark eats the food like he hasn't seen food in days and coughs a couple times, he drinks the ale and the water and finally notices the monitor and pals if that's possible.

Melantha smirks"I want you to find a couple beasts...remember the otter you meet once, that day I told you to not eat him....maybe you can find him now...oh and I found out some hares are coming...likely along the river...and a badger...well likely two..."

Stormfang clears his throat "Umm..with all due..respect...one if a..badger lord...ummm BADGER LORD.....they are like...well..."

Fangsharp gets a little excited "Bunnies....lots of bunniessssss....." He looks at the rat and grins, yes this is creepy.."Badger lord...hee heee...Fang...slay.....fun.....eat the bunnies....find bunnies?"

Ironbark frowns, he gulps as he listens to the monitor...he just hopes it isn't having squirrel today....be his luck wouldn't it

Melantha nods "Yes yes...go eat some bunnies...along the river...kill a badger...or two......and find Sinway and his young friend....but don't kill the child...she is mine..kill Sinway....eat him....but I do want proof of his death so save his head...remember the young otter, her name is Kenya..she is mine...she belongs to me and Sinway stole her from me." She smirks "Now..off you go my pet..go fetch"

Stormfang stands and listens, ok good please go away...far away....he so so so hates monitors.

Fangsharp hisses and seems delighted..."Bunnies for lunch...hee heee..bunnies....kill Sinway...keep Kenya live...kill badger...."He hisses and then heads to the river following it, but not before he grabs a sparrow....oh the poor birdie was listening....and now its breakfast and he walks off..so much for a warning huh?

Ironbark pales..."Oh no.....what have I done?"

Melantha looks at the squirrel and nods to Stormfang, "Get me my little pole...I did manage to save something of mine....I am sure Ormaz could care less." A small branding pole in fact....a shape of a simple rose no thorns..no leaves..simple design, when pressed to skin causes the tattoo of a simple black rose...she herself still has her black rose tattoo...much more detailed with vines that twirl..leaves and thick thorns, a more detailed rose.

Stormfang nods, he has the tattoo also as he gets the branding rod, first heating it up in the camp fire they started.."What if that lizard fails?"

Ironbark looks defeated, he is defeated he just doomed his own leader and a friend.

Melantha waits and grabs the branding tattoo as she quickly places it on the squirrels upper arm and smirks "Welcome to the Black rose...slave, you have the honor of being my first slave in the new BlackRose...I ment for someone else to have the honor..all well, that's fine. Your arm will hurt a few days..now rest your gonna need it, we have a lot of ground to cover and beasts to avoid so...may not be the best pathway to your new life."She looks at Stormfang "Your advise on leaving is....good"

Stormfang tilts his head"It is?"

Ironbark holds in the scream, a few deep breaths and a lot of tears...a slave....slave...maybe he deserves this.

Melantha grins "How does..Halyard and the Western Shores sound?"