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Yes died of old age and held paws. Parents dead but not a tragic death and maybe play something or sing well?
All opinions count. I also like...still say...go for female Hedgehog. Oz may or may not remember a name of parents but would agree its in the records somewhere. Oz has Sister Ginny write down dibbuns at the abbey..weather they are there for life, a few seasons..few days..an hour or two maybe:P. He has beasts that help him keep records to write down seeing as he can't write since he is blind.
The abbey would have travels stop a while and go on their way and if someone came to the gates about to have a dibbun, of course they would offer aid and a place to stay for how ever long.
Vermin could call her pincushion...OH! And I think she should either dislike Patch or just be unsure of him, like ok I will listen to your info but can I really trust you that well?...Then again who totally truely likes Patch anyways:P
Hmmms....well,we can come up with some sort of names for her parents. She could be made like on the 5th and we try and figure out just HOW she shows up. I mean she doesn't have to wield Martins blade right away, that could come a little while later into the TP.
**First role play in the Dibbun's Treehouse Hideout!!! In the 2nd orchards....***
Who:
Oz-Badger Mother, AKA Papa Oz
Kenya-Dibbun
Atvi-Dibbun
Another Dibbun Vole-Spoofed
Brother Rick-Brother in abbey, a squirrel-Spoofed
Log:
Oz stands below one of the large trees in the orchards, the tree still produces fruit but something else has been added, or well fixed up after much talk between the abbey leaders. An old tree house damaged during a rather nasty storm a couple summers ago, is now fixed completely...finally but he still worries as he speak to the tall squirrel "You sure about this Brother Rick" The squirrel smiles "You worry too much Oz trust me the thing is way more steady now and safe, I would not suggest being in it during a storm but they would likely be ok." He points out shatters as he explains. "Shatters added to the two windows and a rope ladder that can be dropped, there is also some grooves in this old tree trunk that helps one climb also."
Kenya smiles "I helped"She is excited, she got to help do some finishing touches" I like woodworking..I wants to do it when I get older...when can I be a novice, huh...when Papa Oz..when?"
Atvi is already climbing up the tree, along with his friend, another vole named Jimmy that's slightly younger as he smiles "We has tree house!!!!" He sticks his tongue out at Kenya "No girls enters"
Oz sighs, the squirrel Brother chuckles "Now now this is for ALL dibbuns" Oz clears his voice "Yes boys and girls both or I may decide to tell Abbot Benar to have this done away with, I am sure he could find use for the wood for other things"
Kenya starts to climb up to slap Atvi and snorts, she then nods as she listens "Yeah ya meanie face"
Atvi pouts and just sits in a corner "What evers....but no grown ups...."He then thinks "Unless you is Abbot Benar or Papa Oz....others wise no grown ups allowed ups here"a
Oz arches an eyebrow and shakes his head. Brother Rick lays a paw on his arm "Don't worry Oz. It will be fun for the dibbuns, a little place of their own...with rules of course"
Kenya looks out a window "Rules...why rules..what sort rules?" She dislikes most rules as she waits on a reply.
Atvi is busy looking around the place, there is a slightly small 2nd level and he finds a little hollow area in the tree and searches around it with his paw, its not too large of a small hollow hole but there may be treasure inside it.
Oz says, "Yes rules...such as no one up there at night, not during meal times or as a place to skip lessons. Free time can be a time and also not a lot up there I am sure its not that large" The Brother smiles "Well...not for all of them at once but maybe they can take turns, it could maybe fit...oh 15-17...maybe and like if you or the abbot was there, should be still cozy enough and we have like...how many dibbuns?" Oz answers "34 now...3 left with their parents this morning, a family of moles that was worried about safety"He sighs "I think its less safe outside but we do not force beasts to stay and so..."He shrugs."I just hope they stay safe""
Brother Rick speaks "I am sure they will Oz...this morning you say, well it is daylight"
Kenya looks at Atvi and back to the grownups.."If vermins come inside abbey I will punch them really hard"
Atvi finds an old broken sling, some sort of broken wooden toy figure of a mouse and a couple small wooden marbles as he gets on his tip toes beside Kenya and looks out the window "We can throw rotten apples at em" Hmmmms he plans to get that or some sort of rotten food to keep up here,...great just....yeah not great.
Oz folds his arms over his chest as the squirrel Brother walks off"No one is throwing anything and if vermin do come inside somehow no one is gonna be up in a tree, you all would be somewhere much safer"
Kenya frowns "Okies.....but whats if there no times?"
Atvi nods "Yeah...they like sneaks in and...and...and" Well he doesn't know and what.
Oz replies "We would know and move to somewhere safer before they had a chance to get inside and that's not very likely. Yes they have made it inside but that's very rare and the gates are a lot stronger now, and we have friends to help warn us.."
Kenya says, "Yeah...vermin are meanies and rudes"
Atvi says, "Vermins is dummys...we no like em"His vole friend nods in agreement.
Oz says, "How about you three come down for lunch"As if to proof his point the lunch bell rings as he heads towards cavern hole, that's after he makes sure they are following "Come along....lunch awaits"
Ok
Yes she was born at the abbey. But her mother and father were wanderers and only stopped at the abbey to give birth to her. After she was born they thanked the abbey but they had to be on their way.They stayed 1 week (7 days) and then went on to where ever they went. The seasons went by and she never had a brother or sister, an only child...maybe even a miracle child as her mother was told she could never birth a dibbun and yet here is out Female Hedgehog...unknown at the time she would one day become Champion of Redwall Abbey.She left her mother and father, the only family she has and went traveling on her own till one day....she has a dream of a armored warrior mouse...over and over again...and "Return to your place of birth" is mentioned and she is led....to Redwall Abbey.
Names for the Parents, as Oz would surely have it written down all dibbun births, even those that leave the abbey one day, even if that's very soon,...
Father:Leroy
Mother: Alice
And duhhhhh...hedgehogs ![]()
SO we just need a name for her.Think a name may of been mentioned, don't remember....
(An interesting note...Alice and Leroy are my own parents names, sadly my parents are dead IRL so maybe this is a way to honor their names)
Most likely....looks like Female Hedgehog...will be most likely made by 3nd or 4th.
A couple on muck spoken too also on this.
Tassel and Anatole said Hedgehog was cool and yeah a female
Ferro said a champion is needed also...and says Hedgehog as well....and that a female would be a change of pace.
I do agree as only seen one other hedgehog and he left muck and that was Ace, He had wanted to kill off his character but after some chating decided Ace was sold instead.
Other than that no other hedgehogs around...go hedgehogs?
Who:
Melantha- Leader of The Black Rose(By end of Log is not)
Falk-Spy and Messenger for Black Rose
Ormaz-Evil Stoat...warlord and powerful vermin
Assorted spoofed guards and slaves
Log:
Melantha is sitting in a chair, she had just walked around making sure slaves were doing their job and today she was..semi nice, she made sure they had water as, no one wants dead slaves as it loses money and you lose work that needs done. She snorts as she speaks"Least today is fine...so far"
Falk perns a wing and looks at the cat "Tis...hot...summer is worse." He would go out later and scan the area, you know for possible slaves or trouble making beasts.
The slaves, even in their miserable existence, are grateful that at least their captor is sort of kind. They work quickly, still afraid of the what might be done to them. And after the last escape attempt, they certainly aren't trying anything rash anytime soon. The guards are watching them with careful attention, not wanting another escape attempt to occur. Well, all except for one rat guard; he's hidden himself away in a corner behind some crates. He is sleeping contentedly.
It isn't clear just how Ormaz managed to get in without any beast noticing his arrival--regardless, he's here now. He drifts up behind Melantha like a ghost, waiting for her to notice him, but saying nothing.
Melantha has yet to notice the stoat as she sits up better now "I may see if Stormfang found any new beasts to join our ranks, may also be wise to not do much a few days."
Falk does notice the stoat and puffs up a little before replying "Falk can find more slaves, yes? Maybe passing beasts seeking...safe places, stop them in their travels when they rest?"
Most of the slaves notice the stoat, and they cower slightly, faltering in their tasks. Most of the guards notice, too, and one of them cringes and tries to subtly point to behind the slaver leader. As in, 'Yo, look behind you!' The sleeping rat lets out a gentle snore, oblivious to everything around him. Ah, what a nice little nap he's got goin' on there....
Ormaz smirks, both at Melantha's obliviousness and other beasts' reaction to his arrival. Then he hears the snore, and his gaze snaps towards the sleeping rat's hiding place. With surprising calm, he remarks to Melantha, "I can understand you're not as cruel as I am, but I didn't think you were lenient enough to let your guards sleep on the job." Before she can answer, he's storming towards the slumbering rat....
Melantha jumps slightly and, yeah now she sees the stoat and barely avoids yelling out loud at him. She does see the rat but stays seated as, well Ormaz scares her a little.
Falk doesn't say a thing, he just stays perched where he is and...watches and waits to see what happens.
The rat still snores happily, twitching in his sleep. The slaves and other guards make room for the stoat to get by, the slaves shaking in terror. The guard who alerted the cat to his presence, a ferret, walks over to Melantha's side and just watches, paw resting on his sword hilt. They all just watch.
Ormaz stands there a moment, his heart rate starting to rise and his shoulders rising and falling slowly as he inhales deeply. Clenching a paw into a fist in the sleeve of his tunic, he has an otherwise apparently calm exterior as he clears his throat "Wake. Up." he says coldly, the words falling from his lips like shards of thin ice into a river in winter.
Melantha just looks over at the rat , will he wake up or not. She stays calm and watches, as does a couple guards and one decides he will go check on the slaves outside...rather quickly.
The rat is blissfully asleep, mere words not even waking him up. He's completely off in the la-la-land of a dream sleep. A young slave starts to cry and is quickly hushed by a nearby adult. Silence returns to the ranks of quaking captives, and some of the guards are becoming nervous, too. All because one idiot decided to fall asleep on the job.
"He won't wake up, eh?" Ormaz mutters to himself. "We'll see about that." He leans down 'till he's inches from the blissfully oblivious rat's face, then seizes his throat, bellowing. "WAKE. UP!" and beginning to apply a vicelike grip.
Falk decides its best to fly off, he leaves rather quickly as now is the best time to do some spy stuff.
Melantha frowns, is the rat dumb or something or that light of a sleeper. She drums her claws slightly as she speaks "Sometimes wonder how my father did this..."
The rat is a very deep sleeper. He hadn't been expecting to be found out (he doesn't believe anyone when they tell him he snores) and he had been up partying a tad too late. So the choke hold is a great surprise to him. His eyes dart open, and he tries to scream, but only a weird gurgling sound manages to escape. The slaves cower even farther away from the stoat, and most of the guards watch in horrified fear. The pitiful rat garbs at the stoat arm, trying to get him to let go.
"You wanted to sleep, eh?" Ormaz breathes, his blood roaring in his ears. "Well...I can make you sleep forever. You want that?" When the rat merely gurgles in response, he heaves him up and pins the creature against the wall, still throttling him. "Well?! Do you want that?!" He roars. "Answer me or I'll choose for you!"
The terrified rat shakes his head and gurgles, presumably trying to beg for his life. The ferret guard who had tried to alert Melantha to the stoat's presence whispers in a barely audible tone in her ear, "Should we do something?" The slaves have all cowered up against the walls and against crates, knowing that if the stoat is willing to be so wantonly violent against a guard, then he will probably be even more vicious against them.
Suddenly, like the calm after a storm, the stoat's rage subsides without warning, and he abruptly releases his grip on the rat's throat, dropping him to the floor carelessly. "Stay awake next time," He says calmly, barely even breathing faster than usual. He turns and walks slowly to Melantha, knowing that all eyes are upon him now, for better or for worse. "Hello," He says, a slight smirk twisting the corner of his mouth. "I need to talk to you."
Melantha is very alert now, not that she was not before "About what? If something else happen and wasn't reported I..I am sure I will ...no I will deal with whomever needs dealed with" Ok he is creepy and she lets her fear slip a little in being shown."Someone need...killed...say the word, I have my best Assassin go do it"
"No. Nothing like that today...just..." Ormaz gestures airily. "Business talk is all." He absentmindedly uses his sleeve to wipe off some of the spittle from the rat he'd been choking "As of now," He says, loud enough for every beast to hear," The Black Rose is mine. And the Shadow and the Black Rose will become one. Under my banner. If any beast has an issue with this," He finishes, eyes gleaming dangerously, "Speak up now, and be left in pieces."
The slaves wisely stay silent, as does the ferret guard beside the (now former) Black Rose leader. The rest of the guards look pretty happy about this, and they look at each other. The rat on the floor merely holds his throat, but in his mind he's not happy about this development.
Melantha frowns slightly but she is wise, she only nods slowly as if she is agreeing and she is, right now anyways but so many thoughts go through her head. Wait this is HER GROUP not his, but those thoughts are keep to herself.
Who:
Gorvenalus- Redwall Abbey Recorder
Lilymoore- Redwall Abbey Bell Ringer
Benar-Redwall Abbey Abbot
Log:
**A room downstairs of the Gatehouse **\
LilyMoore has been at her lessons, which include the fine art of exercise and taking care of the bells. She now opens the door to the Gatehouse, a couple of robins following her inside, chirping. "What? No, I don't think that's a good idea. Hey," she says, turning to a usually closed door that is set into one of the walls near the front door. "Hello? Is anybeast in there?" She asks, closing the front door and resting her paw on the handle of the other door. The robins have quieted down and are perched on her shoulder and head, but she doesn't seem to notice.
Gorvenalus is inside the smallish room. It's clearly not used much and maybe he should come and dust in here and clean up. He is on a ladder and reaches for a box, he brushes his paw on it "Almost...have you...darn it....aha!" He has the box, it has like 2 seasons worth of logs and then a yelp as he falls backwards and lands on an old forgotten chair that was already broken, well least there is the cushion on the chair, its dusty but..cozy as he coughs roughly and rubs his side as that hurt. Scrolls and a box lay beside him as he sighs, a couple cuts on his side now as he sits up from being on his back and groans, he looks at the scrolls and the box and sighs, two seasons are a little mixed up, but its fine he can fix it and reorder it again as there is dates at least.
LilyMoore looks in the room just as her friend is sitting up from his fall. "Oh my goodness, Gorvenalus!" The robins flutter over to perch on the fireplace mantle of the main room as the mouse maid rushes over to her friend. "Are you okay? Why didn't you find Mom or me to help you? Ohmigoodness!" Her brow wrinkled with concern, and she goes to gently brush some dust off of the beaver's back.
Gorvenalus coughs and offers a smile "I am fine..." He stands and looks at his side, well best he can there is a small bit of blood and the chair..."Sadly the chair is not ok, it seems it was old...maybe older than me"He chuckles a little and looks at the scrolls 'I was looking up some old info on that Black Rose group."
LilyMoore's eyes widen slightly, but she just nods. "Well, if you're sure you're okay.....I thought all the records and stuff that were here in the Gatehouse had been taken to the Library." She peers into the box the beaver is holding. "Did you find what you're looking for?"
Gorvenalus says, "It seems not all of them and I believe Benar has, very very old ones that may likely crumble if touched lightly" He looks at one scroll and hmmms "Well...that's interesting, then again I did hear him mention it.""
LilyMoore tries to peer at the scroll. "What, what's interesting? Who mentioned what? May I help you? I wanna help, but I'm not allowed to leave the Abbey. Can I help?"
Gorvenalus smiles "Well we can careful see if Black Rose is mentioned or anything on a Blackfur...like this one post of Blackfur...a pure black feline was on the road, threatening to take over Mossflower. He was throw into the ditch and seemly slain though.....it was not checked as the beast he fought limped back to the abbey with a rather nasty gash in their shoulder blade....lets see....they did recover but no one found the cat in the ditch its though he may still be alive..."
LilyMoore frowns. "So this Blackfur may be the one running the Black Rose right now? How dangerous was he? Did he have any children?" She brings in 2 chairs for them to sit on, and the robins follow her into the little room. They perch on a shelf and chirp. The mouse maid glances up at them. "Well, can you read our language?" More chirps. "Then you can't help us too much, although maybe you'll have some good ideas. Sorry." She pulls some seeds out of her apron pocket and puts them on the shelf by the birds, who start pecking at the food.
Gorvenalus says, "No Blackfur was killed by ...can't read the name..Tyree...maybe? And it doesn't mention a child, if he did he/ she would of been an infant ."He hmmmms "Maybe Oz knows.""
LilyMoore nods as she sits in a chair. "Are there any other mentions of Blackfur or the Black Rose in that box? I can read them." She holds out a paw. "Should we go talk to Oz now? And Tyree? I wonder who that was..."
Gorvenalus nods "I do find it interesting who fought Blackfur on the road it explains why he was later poisoned this cat wanted revenge and if the latest one in charge of the Black rose is a daughter....then they may well also try revenge to get even with a beast that comes across their path, my advise to any one be careful
LilyMoore's brow furrows. "Who was it who fought Blackfur and later got poisoned? If Blackfur's daughter is running the Black Rose now, she may try to hurt this beast to get even with them for hurting her father." One of the robins chirps something, and the mouse maid nods. "You're right, they do sound like the way vermin are usually depicted in stories. And didn't Marek say that Ormaz has control of the slaver group?"
Gorvenalus frowns, "That....could be bad."Well that is something to think of as he looks threw another couple scrolls and finds one "Yes...Blackfur later found out he lived...not a good thing then he rarely leaves the abbey,,,"He frowns "Sorry rambling...and I do not know...Ormaz?" Ok he didn't hear that name, then he wasn't there and may of missed the meeting, he just knew the gates are sealed cause of a threat.
LilyMoore cringes. "Ooops.....um, uh, Ormaz? Yeah, he's just, um, Marek's crazy evil brother who may or may not be wanting to take over the world, kill Marek, murder everyone who is important to him, and in general destroy all that is good and lovely and pure and beautiful in the world." Smile! She kind of expanded a bit on what her stoat friend had said, but, hey. With what Quade did to her, do you really blame her? The robins give worried chirps; what their mouse friend just said has them worried now.
Gorvenalus frowns "Something to write down and an answer to who fought Blackfur...it was Oz"
LilyMoore's eyes widen. "Oh, no......should we......do we need to tell anybeast? Here, lemme get something to takes notes in..." she leaves, then comes back a few moments later with a few sheets of paper, some ink, and a quill pen. Sitting back down, she starts scribbling notes down on the top paper, getting ink all over her paw.
Gorvenalus smiles "Careful Lilymoore and there is a lot to take note on, mainly important things...such as Black rose....oh"He chuckles a little "It seems one Autumn season someone dyed Abbot Lorimis PJs pink, it took weeks to get them normal again, so that for example is not important for the now, but it is something funny to brighten the mood some"
LilyMoore takes a deep breath and slows down with her scribbling. She's making less of a mess, but is still getting ink on her paw. At least she's not smearing the words. "Wait, pink?" She giggles. "I bet he looked cute in them," she adds, laughing. "I wish I had pink PJs." She doesn't take note of it on her paper.
Gorvenalus smiles "Who knows."He looks through some other logs as he tries to organize them again. "There was a leader before Blackfur, a Quickclaw but those scrolls are likely..someone else was Abbot then, not Lorimis"
LilyMoore writes down this information, leaving a blank space for the name of the Abbot during the time of Quickclaw. "So here soon we need to look in the library and see if there are any records there that can help us."
Gorvenalus says, "There may be some older ones there...or here, I know some copies were left here if they were important. Sadly a hare that seen a lot of Blackfur's base has died, he use to be a head guard here at one time, when that rank was around now it is not""
LilyMoore frowns. "Who was that hare? Should I make a note of them on here?" One of the robins chirps, and they flutter out the door and out the open window. "They said they need to get back to their babies, and that they're happy to have met you," she translates for the beaver.
Gorvenalus nods "A..Jake....yeah not reading that long name, what is with hares and long names, it's silly to have like....7 parts of a name, most have 2 at most"
LilyMoore scowls. "Yeah, I have no idea why hares have such long names. Jake, you say?" They are in a small room off to the side of the main Gatehouse room. The Bellringer is sitting on one of 2 chairs in here, taking notes on paper and, even though she's trying to be careful and is doing everything right, is still somehow getting ink on her paw. But none of the words are smeared, so that's good.
Gorvenalus nods and shrugs "Hares like long names I guess." He sets down the scroll and looks up at the boxes to find some more "Need...further back than..Blackfur, then he was the most recent and his..father think was..maybe, some seasons before that." He is careful to not slip on the latter again.
There is a knock on the door to the cottage, a firm thump, thump, thump and then silence as whoever is outside waits for an answer.
Gorvenalus looks at the door and clears his throat "Go ahead and enter please" Hopefully he didn't just invite someone not so good into the room, yeah that wouldn't be fun.
LilyMoore hears the knock and, after putting down the quill and paper, walks to the door and opens the door that leads outside. "Hello?" Well, if it's someone bad, she can scream REALLY loudly and bring her mother, who is on guard duty right now, dashing to her rescue with her ax of death.
It is just the Abbot, carrying a tea tray laden with scones and cream and butter and a large tea pot, "Hello there Lily, is Gorvenalus still out here going through the old archives?" He lifts up the tray, "I have a snack for everyone."
Gorvenalus is here, once he hears the abbot he gives a "Just a...."And that top step needs seriously fixed as he ooofs, least he doesn't fall but a couple scrolls do as he sighs and slowly comes down "That top couple steps needs repaired on this ladder..."
LilyMoore smiles and opens the door, stepping out of the Abbot's way. "Hey, Benar. Yeah he's in the--" she is looking in the room just as the beaver sort of falls again. "Omigoodniss!" She rushes in to check on him. "Stop climbing up there, you're gonna break your neck!"
Benar stares at the ladder and then sets the tray down, "Here let me," He wanders over to the ladder and starts to pull things out of his habit sleeves. He must have pockets in them... not that he would ever admit to it. He pulls out a paint brush, then a screwdriver, "Now then let me examine this and see what I can do, you have some tea"
Gorvenalus blinks and smiles "Thanks but as Lilymoore said do be careful Benar, I am sure you don't want to go in the infirm . We already have other things we are dealing with"
"Yeah, please don't fall and die." Lily sits and nibbles on a scone. She's rather melodramatic at times, don't mind her. "We're trying to find stuff about the Black Rose and Blackfur and all those things."
Benar says, "Don't worry," He chuckles, "But the one thing I am good at is practically things, woodcraft, pottery and such," He hums to himself, fiddling with the stepladder, "I will admit I am not very good at research myself, or being a warrior but fixing things I can do," He gestures, "Now tea, both of you and a snack you have been working for rhours."
Gorvenalus nods "I have been in here or the library a long while and have found somethings, not too much but some useful things and maybe whom to speak to on any things they remember or was told maybe"
LilyMoore looks at her inky paw, which is also the one holding her scone. "Well, I was at my studies, then I rang the bells for lunch, then I learned more about how to take care of the bells....oh, I forgot to eat lunch. Oops." She smears some butter and jam on her scone, then snarfs it. Delicious!
Benar says, "Yes I thought you hadn't had lunch," He looks over his glasses at Lily, "But I am glad you have been learning about how to look after our bells. They do need some care and attention, most people thing they will just hang up there forever."
Gorvenalus smiles as he looks over a scroll that had fallen open, he takes a sip of tea and a nibble of a scone"Hmmms...interesting. Where ever this newest Black Rose is, must be elsewhere than before as the old building was burnt down it says...and a few vermin did flee, maybe...one of them had Blackfur's daughter, as its what I heard that she is in charge of the Black Rose now and its been confirmed there is a cat...also Black Rose have these....tattoos...Kishiko mentioned tattoos"
Benar asks, "Hmm tattoos, do they always have them in the same place? arm, back of the hand something like that? Would make it easier for the guards to check people""
LilyMoore smiles. "Well, I'm the Bellringer, and Momma thinks that means I need to take care of the bells and the Belltower, as well as ring them." She listens, then stands. "I'll go ask Butterclaw to fly to Ferravale. I think Blisa said something about getting a description of the tattoo and of the Black Rose leader. I'll see ya later!" She grabs a few more scones, a cup of tea, and then heads out the door on her mission. Hopefully she'll actually be able to find one of her sparrow friends.....
Gorvenalus looks over the scroll and frowns "It..doesn't say. Maybe someone knows it does say....its a Black Rose with thorns. And I know also they tend to drop a Black Rose as some..calling card when they" He frowns "Kill a beast...."
Benar asks, "Well hopefully Blisa has found out," He settles down in a chair and refills Gorvenalus' tea cup and then pours some for himself, "Kill a beast? What do you mean?"
Gorvenalus frowns, "There was, no one from the abbey lucky. But a beast was killed in the woods and a black rose flower was on the ...body. " He sighs and then speaks "It may have been one of the Mossflower Defendes found..dead.Its getting...dangerous, yet other beasts have said there is no issues on the road when they travel and didn't wish to stay at the abbey, wanted to go on to where ever they were going. Also seems to happen more at like dusk or nighttime, makes you wonder if its ok to go even to the market. The abbey seems good on supplies, we are low on a couple things we don't use too much of, dandelion ale was one and onions we are low on now"
Benar drums his fingers on the arm of his chair, "They probably know or have heard what my orders are by now. They might be trying to make me look like I was worrying about nothing by not doing anything and then suddenly just as everyone relaxes attack"
Gorvenalus nods "I for one am not venturing out, no worries. What should we do as we can't look scared and worried, but at the same time also stay careful."He frowns "There is another serious issue also Benar....one a lot worries on, even me"
Benar flicks his tail from side to side, "What other matter Gorvenalus? Something no one has told me about?"
Gorvenalus looks serious"You have to of noticed.....where is our Champion?"
Benar leans back in his chair, "I have been asking the same questions Gorvenalus, as has the council..." He looks into the fire then back at the beaver, "Have faith, Martin will reveal to me where his Sword is meant to be when the time is right."
Gorvenalus nods "I do hope so Benar, I do hope so. This is a time we need Martin the most."
Benar stands up and smiles, "Have faith Gorvenalus, Martin has never steered us wrong."
Gorvenalus nods and watches as Benar heads out, he looks over the scroll that fell and sighs as he cleans up a little , organizes the one box and another he decides he will look at later, he neds some fresh air.
Hedgehog
Female
so 2 for Hedgehog
Hmms...maybe Hedgehog would be cool...and different. Vermin with quills in a paw if get too close!
Ohhh.....mouse maid.
As for beasts around the abbey doing normal stuff, there is a lot of NPCs and people are welcome to make a char and say they are a gardener....there is a mole..Ping think, who wants to be an abbey healer. Novices and sisters,brothers are around too...I spoof novices and order beast sometimes like Sister Ginny is a hedgehog that helps Oz with the dibbuns sometimes.
True, we don't need tragic backstory but also it is true. A Champion didnt always come from the abbey.
Maybe, just maybe she was a dibbun and when she was very very young the family left to live on the sea coast and having dreams while exploring the world once she was older she ventured back as it was the famed Martin the Warrior from Redwall Abbey.
An idea...she could of been born in the abbey and after a few days Mother and Father and her left, still an only child and she could have friends that followed her maybe.
Looks like a female otter so far and the discussion is going well.
Its in Redwall Abbey off 2nd Orchards...well the room is not so new as its been used before a while back, just a slight name change thats to Otter ![]()
There has been some role play of a tree house being fixed up off and on in some role plays....well guess what, its finally build and safe for dibbun use and maybe whom ever else wants to...like be in a tree house ![]()
Now there should be limited space, I mean its not too big....maybe a badger can be up there and some dibbuns but not like a large group of dibbuns and grown beasts! And also its not like the dibbuns are gonna let just...anyone into their tree house, nope...your suddenly habe honey on your fur or somesort of gross smelling what ever is in that bucket....now the abbot is likely safe to enter, I mean...the abbot is like boss of the abbey....don't anger Abbot Benar as he has the power to ban all from the tree house, mahahahhahahaha...
Talk of a new champion has been discussed and so Otter has made a decision, yes THE OTTER....a shared NPC will be made very soon.
From Otter himself:
There are other players who have basically said "OK" and are playing
their own champion.
Every time someone "takes the mantle" (with the exception of Flicktail)
they cease playing. This is why I made the Abbot an NPC that could be
controlled by others.
Likewise, anytime you or your friends want a champion, feel free to
spoof one or make a zombie or even a shared alt.
Just remember: different groups of friends will not necessarily be
consistent in their play and that's OK -- it's play.
Keep the Light,
Otter
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He also came onto the muck and chatted. SO a shared Char will be made for Champion, that others can also log in and play as....There have been other shared Characters like this also.
This will fit in with the recent Marek's Fate TP
Also there was this:
I would add that any group that wants to RP their own champion is free
to do so...
Some groups play in independent RPs using the same areas. It can be
confusing, but ... it's a shared space. However, to avoid the "it's a
prize!" problem (we have "the power") it's best if each group not try
to restrict the champion to some subset of players.
Cliques are terrible things; let's not add them to the MU and enforce
them.
Thanks, and Keep the Light,
Otter
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When asked...yes there is ONE and alwats will be ONE Redwall Abbey Champion, but some others can help him/her....out in times of need.
It was discussed the Champion will likely be Female and to go along with the books and keeping cannon...a woodlander species. ( So like vole, hare, sea otter, otter, mouse, rabbit, squirrel, badger(dont think this one as badgers were rare so we should keep it as such..sides there is a bagder Lord
...hamster, hedgehog,mole(though thier speech is crazy hard to do)...shrew, Pygmy shrew )
Ok thats all....so whom will Martin send to hellp Redwall in its time of Need..who has Martin spoken too!!!
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Dear Friends,
I am sorry I have not written in so long, a lot has happen also.There was the Spring feast and it was a good one my friends. Feast of the Spring of Peace was the season name given. There was good food and merry ment.
But saddly peace doesn't last as we have had some threats from a group know as The Black Rose and it's mentioned there is old logs of it in the abbey logs and scrolls one thing that has keep me from my writings, that and chores that need done. An abbey would not get far without us all doing our part, our chores and jobs. Back back to the trouble, it seemed to ease some and still does but recently Marek Redthorn has come to warn of, of a thought dead brother he has name Ormaz Redthorn, he has spoken a little on it but not too much yet. We also have lifted the ban on Marek Redthorn being at the abbey, he can come and go as he pleases within our walls now as he has been forgiven, though I know some still dislike him being here and a young vole grumbled at Abbot Benar who took it calmly and spoke to her...well the vole left and that is fine. We have visitors that come and go. More on any recent problems. There was a report of missing beasts, one being a friend Mariposa as some think she left to go home, I do not but have yet to learn the truth...maybe in time. Sadly the whereabouts of a hedgehog named Ace were let known, sold...sold is a sad term from slavers and I wish to not write more of this.
I have taken a small break for tea and am now back. I shall write of other good news. The peace treaty with Ferravale was renew and this is most excellent news indeed. The village of Ferravale and the abbey do help one another in times of need.
On any other news, luckly not many missing beasts, a report was of an otter, Tassel and sadly the family of a shrew named Kishiko. Also some beasts were found dead...with a Black Rose flower beside then, Karth said the 3 beasts were of the Defenders, news I hate to tell Xander but may have to, unless maybe another could relay the news to him. The roads and woods do seem quiet and these things reported seemed to happen north of the abbey and at nightfall, or during the night several beasts have reported no happenings in the day and do not seem to worried, Abbot Benar has closed the gates, as a safety measure and is being very strict on who leaves and why and if they do when will they return or where are they heading if they don't return.Some Mossflower Defenders are helping with guard duty which is good, another quick update it seems no one knows where the Abbey Champ Magramba is, this is troubling news as a champion is indeed needed at a time such as this.
I hear the dinner bells and have to go, I did not eat much at lunch after all.
Brother Gorvenalus-Redwall Abbey Recorder
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**Hppen in Cavern Hole, a short sort of meeting/chat ***
Who:
Gorvenalus-Recorder of Redwall Abbey
Brother Rafael- Master Healer of Redwall
Krisha- Badger mother in Training
Log:
Gorvenalus is looking over some notes he wrote down, also he has been busy making sure there is supplies in places and marking a list for low, a list for they are just fine and a list to say they could get low on. He also has been busy looking over old log records and sighs a little.
Krisha walks in and over to the beaver "Hey...I got that list of whats low and not low in the wine cellar, if you or Benar need it"
Gorvenalus nods "Thank you Krisha. We can look over that together" He takes off his glasses to clean them and then places them back on adjusting them slightly.
Krisha nods "Has...Xander woken up yet or is he still in that ...faint?" Yes she is worried and has done what she can to not worry. She lays the list down "There is a couple things we are low on, may want to try and get if it's...safe enough to"
Gorvenalus says, "I am uncertain, a couple things that have happen happen at nightfall and one beast was alone....a couple others were on a patrol and had started to attack a group. Maybe we can send some of the Defenders that come and go."
Krisha shrugs as she sits down "Anyways...we are low on Dandelion ale...and we could use some more strawberry fizz, we are good on October ale but that seems in good supply usually. We are fair on a good deal of drinks....another we are very low on was Cherry drink, not sure where we can get more of that at"
Gorvenalus looks at the badger over his glasses and nods "Well some supplies may be able to be gotten. I would say Xander but he is recovering and no one seems to know where the Redwall Champion is and that is a bit worrying" He looks over his own papers and scrolls again" The abbey is also low on onions, mainly due to a couple dibbuns deciding to....as they said...hide them, in clean robes that needed rewashed a couple times but dibbuns are dibbuns after all"He manages a small smile.
Krisha chuckles "Hide onions?..well onions is not something that's in high demand at least and rain barrels help with water and we have had a good deal of rain lately"
Brother Rafael enters from the steps muttering slightly, he stops and waves hearing a little of the talk "Yes I sadly still have a slight onion smell in my robes, its not too bad I guess. The infirm is very well stocked and I did have one beast say she would gather some more herbs to dry in the infirm, I told them to be careful and hopefully they listen to me, I bet if Angela told them to be careful they would"
Gorvenalus chuckles "Yes she can be...a bit scary at times but yes all need to be careful, any news we need to know Brother Rafael?"
Krisha glaces at the Master Healer and just stays quiet as she listens.
Brother Rafael speaks "If your wandering Ms. Krisha...Xander did wake up briefly, so he is out of danger now and Angela is with him. He will need to recover more of course and I am sure your help make sure he does." He adds "Lucky no one else has been injured..sadly there was a report of...death, not anyone from the abbey though."
Gorvenalus frowns "Who then and what happen?"
Krisha is glad Xander is ok but is concerned on who died, she is relieved it's no one in the abbey "Yes..who? Someone from Ferravale?"
The squirrel replies "A rabbit, a mouse and..the hare Chestnut. Seems to of ran into Black Rose members maybe, there was a Black rose flower by them. An otter maid named Misu found them and had Karth try and get some..clues, I am guessing Karth is temperarly in charge for the Mossflower Defenders til Xander recovers more. Also some rat...Patch....is at the abbey, he might know something I do not know, didn't ask but other than being annoying I don't think this Patch is a threat"
Gorvenalus says, "Patch is not a threat" He replies "Annoying yes...and this new of the three beasts is..troubling"
Krisha frowns, "I know...Chestnut was in...Defenders but he didn't do much...he liked..cooked food, was the mouse and rabbit in Defenders also or..travelers..."She hates to ask "Slaves?"
Brother Rafael frowns "I do not know. I was only told...your maybe ask Karth? It seemed he and a couple others were....had the task of making sure the poor creatures have a proper burial. I just thope they are careful I do not want to keep to serious injury unless I have to."
Gorvenalus nods "That I agree with but I am sad to say there likely will be injured beasts...even death before this whole thing is over with. The woods and road still seems ...quiet at times, some beasts have said there was no problem and even went on back on their travels then again we don't force beats to stay if they wish not to"
Krisha frowns "I...would not want to hear of any death or injuries
Brother Rafael sighs as he stands "I need to get a snack and then will head back to the infirm, good day" He then heads on to the kitchens
Gorvenalus nods and waves before looking to Krisha "Would you like to help me look for old records in the gatehouse , there is a small area there that still stores them, a small room in the downstairs part as its only the upper floor that's made into a home"
Krisha smiles "That...sounds nice and its better than sitting around the infirm, I am helping Oz with the dibbuns later after dinner, so I can help till then"
Gorvenalus nods "And its only an hour after lunch" He stands "Let us go then I will enjoy the company"
Who:
Oz-Papa Oz, Badger Mother
Anatole-Fighter in Mossflower Defenders
Ping- Mute Healer in Mossflower Defenders
A large group of dibbuns are spoofed
Log:
RW Abbey: Great Hall
The Great Hall of Redwall Abbey. Countless paw falls have echoed from these stones, and untold numbers of feasts and merry gatherings have been held here. A table, not nearly so grand or large as its predecessors, but quite functional for mealtimes, rests near the center of the hall. Chairs exist here aplenty, and they are all of a matching set. High above, the stain glass windows give the Great Hall a beautiful appearance. The glasswork is exceptionally done, crafted by a skilled artist. The floor is clean and swept. A fire is kept burning in the fireplace at almost all times of the day and night, and there are several more comfortable chairs and cushions set up here, of varying sizes. One looks large enough to easily accommodate a badger. The Tapestry hangs proud and tall, and while the rest of Redwall may still bear the scars of natural disaster, this most famous of Redwall's relics remains unharmed by beast, time, or the elements. The figure of Martin the Warrior seems to be watching over his own with an unchanging, kindly gaze. Soft light is slowly beginning to filter in through the stained glass windows high above your head.
Oz was having a lecture, and he hasn't done that in a long while. He stands in front of the dibbuns as they sit in front of him and pay attention. A couple frown and they just stay quiet. "And further more I do not want to hear of this again. I am sure Friar Lacota doesn't want to either. A couple elders still have onion smell in their robes, who's idea was this?"
Anatole enters slowly from steps, well that smell lately as he slowly enters and sits in a close by chair.
Oz hears the otter enter but is focus on the dibbuns "Welll....I am waiting ? Who's idea was it?" The dibbuns look to one another and just frown, one mouse dibbun starts to slowly try and leave the room.
Anatole watches and starts to say something and then decides he won't, besides he is just a visitor to the abbey not like it matters, well too much, to him what dibbuns do or don't do.
Oz shakes his head at the quietness, somehow the one mouse dibbun manages to get to the back but decides to stay put. The badger sighs "Fine if no one would like to speak up then we shall just have to not have the planed little camp out by the pond tonight" Then a lot of gasps and groans, one dibbun shrew whimpers.
Anatole clears his throat "Well you all did do something not so nice..sorry to interrupt, I am most likely not helping"
Oz sighs "It's fine....Anatole right?" The dibbuns stay seated and all look at the one mouse in the back, oh yeah he is not liked right now as he whimpers a little.
Ping frowns, its clear this whole not allowed to go places is annoying but it is safer here at the abbey. He waves to the beasts in the room and tilts his head as he just sits wandering what is going on now.
Anatole nods "Yes sir..Tassel's mate sir. I am staying here for the time being as...well no where else to go unless they need a guard or fighter and I spoke to a couple and they said I could be on guard duty starting this after noon."
Oz nods "That is good to hear."He then feels a tap on his side and bends down "Yes?" The dibbun mouse is quiet and then sniffs "It wasa me..me is sorry...me no like onions and..w..wanted hide them and..onions be evil and need deaded...." The badger is quiet as he listens and sighs "And was it a good idea to hide them in all the clean robes?" The dibbun replies "No papa Oz..." Oz nods "Alright..sit back down and we can ask Lacota later on a fitting punishment, we need to be careful with our supplies as we are not able to go out and get things as easy right now" The mouse just sits back down. It remains unseen yet if there will still be any dibbun camp out by the pond or not.
Ping covers his mouth as if to laugh and smiles.
Anatole chuckles "Onions evil huh? I think broccoli is evil me self, all other veggies are good."
The dibbuns laugh at the otter, he is funny. Oz arches an eyebrow "Broccoli is good" He states as he speaks to the dibbuns again "The camp out is still not tonight...but maybe in a couple days as I know a couple others went along with that onion thing" A couple other mice frown..yep..."And so..we wait on fun."
Ping seems to think as he walks to the otter after writing something ===I say fun should still be had...right?===
Anatole blinks and stares at Ping, the mole is odd...he reads the note "Oh...yeah fun is good, the mole has a point...."He looks at Ping "Who are ya, I have seen you around Defender Base ."
Oz frowns "Yes fun is good but also not allowing the dibbuns to do what ever they want is a good thing also. Actions do need a form of discipline " He frowns"Normally I would go a little ways into the woods for berry picking this time of year but we can't with the threat out there"
Ping shows a card =I am Ping...healer=
Anatole nods "True..true....oh, oh yeah Ping the ummm non speaking mole." He frowns that has to be unfun to not be able to speak. He glaces at the dibbuns and hmmms "I say...maybe me and another beast can get some wild berries and even some onions.....ummm not to put together that would be gross"
The dibbuns right away scream "ewwwwwwwww" and then giggle when its told not together. Oz frowns "No...I am sorry no getting supplies unless its needed. We still have onions for now we just may have to not have as many in stews or pasties is all, not the end of the world as for wild berries...its fine the abbey crop of strawberries are ripe now the dibbuns can help pick those."The dibbuns look hopeful, as Oz smiles "Let me ask Abbot Benar on maybe the dibbuns helping with that tomorrow maybe..."And he is now getting hugged as he chuckles as ruffles some head fur and smiles "But....you must be good my dibbuns "He gets a lot of yes ....yes...YES!...
Ping shows a long scar on his throat to the otter, yeah that explains a lot. He then looks at the dibbuns happy mood and claps.
Anatole frowns "Oh" He stays quiet about the scar and looks at the now excited and loud dibbuns and sighs "Well...some beasts are happy I suppose, but then happy is good, we need more happy." He smiles" To be a dibbun again may be nice in some ways...bad in others. They have all this seemly endless energy that slowly leaves one when you grow up"
Oz chuckles "Energy can sometimes be found when one is older as well." He chuckles as enough dibbuns he lets knock him over as he rolls around the floor some with the dibbuns and chuckles. The dibbuns get excited and ..yeah loud in the room now.
Ping claps as if this is fun and even goes to join the fun. Tapping a dibbun vole on the shoulder and playing a small game of run under that table and over to the chair, well till it almost falls and then he stops it and pats the dibbun on the head.
Anatole blinks as he watches "Ummm...did I miss something? I say it is suddenly very loud in here, maybe I should..yes go where its more quiet..."He sighs as great its raining and he sits down "Welll so much for that plan of action"
Oz chuckles, he smiles as dibbuns use him as some sort of climbing game. One yawns and climbs onto his lap when he sits up "Ok..ok...my dibbuns...lets calm down"He hears the rain and shrugs "Well rain but...hey..."Ok he stops the tickling and smiles "If you want to see on picking fresh strawberries tomorrow...calm yourself" And that works as they slowly calm and hug Oz, he hugs back and smiles."Now....its time for abbey lessens in math and...." A chorus of groans as the badger chuckles "Math and we shall go over the abbey charter today too, see if we can remember it and show Abbot Benar later in the week, and if you can learn in in a few days I will talk Friar Lacota into making a special teat for you all as a reward." Cheers go up and the badger stands with a little help and nods"Come...excuse me Anatole...and Ping." Yes he has heard the name mentioned before by someone and knows the moles footpaws now, though just barely as he didn't know right away the mole was there, well he did just not who just yet
Ping smiles and waves giving a thumbs up. He smiles at the otter and smiles.
Anatole nods "Yes...have a good day Oz."He seems glad the room will be quiet now as he looks to the mole "I am gonna take a nap lad....k" He doesn't wait on a reply, its nap time sorry.
Oz nods and after making sure the dibbuns are headed to a class room, he follows..allowing a dibbun to ride on his shoulders carefully.
*its long *
**icly the next day after this
http://forum.rwmuck.org/viewtopic.php?id=718 *
Who:
Oz- Badger Mother, AKA Papa Oz
Benar-Abbot of Redwall
Thomas-A visiting blind storyteller
Kishiko- A returning visitor
Krisha-Badger Mother in training
Ximena - Healer in Mossflower Defenders
-Some spoofs of dibbuns, novices, and some kitchen helpers
Log:
RW Abbey: Cavern Hole
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This room is slightly smaller than Great Hall, but still of a size large enough to accomodate a great number of gathered beasts. A large fireplace is set into one of the walls, and there are a series of small tables and chairs near one end for beasts who are eating late, or simply prefer the smaller tables for their meals. Cushions and blankets have been set in one corner. A short flight of steps leads up to Great Hall, and along the walls of the stairs, going both ways, the word 'Redwall' has been carved into the stone.
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Oz had his lesson in cavern Hole today as the group of dibbuns go to him one at a time to work on math skills of counting and taking away using some beads or seeds in his paws as he either nods or shakes his head to try again.
Krisha slowly comes down the steps and walks closer as she watches and smiles a little. She keeps quiet so the lesson can go on.
A young mouse sighs and finally gets a math problem right after a 5th try and smiles jumping up and down as he is excited. Oz smiles "See...do not give up, always keep trying." A couple of the dibbuns notice the other badger and wave to her. Oz nods as he goes to put the beads and sunflower seeds away "Ok our lesson went a little over time but I am sure that is fine."
Krisha waves "Hey" She sighs and sits in a chair by the door, she just isn't into much helloing today
Oz stands and walks over to Krisha "How are you doing Krisha, its not good to keep one's worries to themselves" The dibbuns decide to sit down, a couple go hug the other badger.
Krisha shrugs and speaks "I...I know, it's just...I am worried about Xander and what happen, and why and...." She allows the dibbuns to hug her and then she hugs Oz"He is still unconscious"
Oz nods "I have not heard much myself or who the shrew is he helped. He was the only one there. I am only glad he got back to the abbey." He hugs her "Try to not worry as stress is not good, for anyone"
Krisha sighs softly and leans into the hug, Oz is really the only other one she can hug tighter and feel....well she can't explain it..safer, and her father is in Ferravale as she sniffs letting a couple tears fall.
Oz allows the hug and as he hears Sister Ginny come into the room he speaks "Sister Ginny, you can take the young ones for reading lesson if you want to now." He gets an "Alright'" And the dibbuns are lead out of the room leaving just him and Krisha, "Want to talk, it does help I have found out many times"
Krisha is quiet a long while and just stands there and then " How, you think it would make it worse" She frowns still looks at the steps "I would go to the infirm, but I cant just stay there"
Oz answers "No. I am sure he will be fine"
Krisha finally steps back as she nods quietly "Your right. so does anyone know what happen?"
Oz shakes his head "Not for certain, just he helped a shrew. Gorvenalus may of talked with the shrew but I was not there"
Krisha listens, she hates being stressed and being worried like this"Maybe we can...find out later." She would take a walk but its hot today...again. And it may rain later also, and why walk around inside she just end up checking on Xander again and sitting all day.
Oz nods "I could find out maybe, till then something to get your mind off things"
Benar walks down the stairs from the Hall, pausing on the bottom step to look around before heading toward the kitchens, he is frowning and carrying a whole bunch of scrolls in his arms.
Krisha shrugs, she is a bit quiet as not much in her mind is going to cause less worry or stress, or get her mind off much. Well maybe one thing,"Sometimes I...no its silly, I mean it gets my mind off things sometimes..."She looks over at Benar as he walks in."Everything...alright?"
Oz knows all of the footsteps of beasts here, unless they have been away a long while or are visiting and he then tends to learn quickly if they stay around, he tilts his head "Greetings Benar."
Benar asks, "Hmm?" He looks around at the badgers and smiles, "As well as can be with a crazed mad-beast on the lose, a bunch of slavers moving in... I have been doing inventory of supplies and materials and such."
Krisha asks, "Did you need any help checking? I could help make a list or check supplies, and that would surely be a good way to destress myself."
Oz says, "Keeping stock will be good, I think we are fairly good on most things and there was a recent market trip, I am unsure of going on another trip though unless its really important."
Kishiko has not been here very long, and usually when she is she is heard coming as she is always talking to some beast, or trying to get away from watching her younger brother, not...today no. She stops as she looks between the three beasts and sniffs a little rubbing her eyes and darts to the closest one, she is a teenager now but right now she feels very much younger again as she goes to hug tightly onto Oz and mutters something into his robes.
Benar smiles at Krisha, "If you could go down and talk to the cellar keeper and go over what drinks we have in stock that'd help. Lacota's beasts are going through the food stocks in the stores," He looks at his lists, "The Infirmary is well stocked on supplies and building materials we are ok with." He glances at Oz, "Also Oz just so you know I've ordered Dora Rose to seal all the side gates."
Krisha blinks at the sudden appearance of the young shrew and starts to ask what is wrong but maybe its best for Oz or Benar to handle this."oh..yes I could do that, of course"
Oz nods "I heard, no one outside unless they have your permission or are told to do so, though I do not thi....."And then the shrew as he frowns, he has his caught off guard moments and this is one of them but he listens trying to figure out who as he rubs her back and then hopefully figures it out correctly"Kishiko?"
Kishiko lets out a couple sobs before she finally speak. "Papa...Oz...."She sniffs, yeah his robes are most likely just a little wet from tears now. "T..They took mom and dad and....we were on our way here, but we stopped and I went to refill water canteens and....and they were at the campsite and I Ran and they almost got me, but..he helped..me and he is hurt cause..cause..cause of me"
Benar nods to Krisha in thanks then looks down at the small shrew, he frowns at their tail and glances at Oz, stepping back to let the badger do what he does best in comforting someone. The first report of slaver activity to be properly confirmed... it is worrying
Krisha frowns as she listens, well she has a little more worry now "A..Slaver stabbed him...."She clears her throat "I..I am gonna get on that..list checking right now, excused me. I should do that" She quickly heads off , just check the cellar supplies, that be best.
Oz frowns and kneels down to better help the shrew "Its not your fault. Its the vermin and he will be fine, he is recovering in the infirm and likely saved your life. And I did hear you got the guards attention at the gates when he passed out getting you here, that helped also." He listened as Krisha walks off and sighs a little. "And your safe here, we will have beasts try and find your family Kishiko, but know your safe now."
Kishiko slowly calms a little and nods "I...I sprang my wrist when I fell...there was a lot of rats and a marten...one rat and marten chased me and ..would of grabbed me had someone not jumped in front of me..they ran away."She coughs a little and rubs her eyes. "It was..was scary and I though they would follow us here."
Oz nods as he listens "No one can easily get inside the abbey and the gates were not to long again made stronger. I am sure it was scary."
Kishiko sniffs as she rubs her wrist a little, there is a brace on it for now, "Is...is the badger that helped me...he gonna be ok..he inst gonna die is he?" She is worried, she remembers the fight clearly as she watched it, "He..made them run..run away..he hurt the marten like...a lot, but he was hurt too but he still carried me to the gates and...then he passed out"
Benar says, "Well indeed you are quite safe here Kishiko and our healers are quite sure nothing bad is going to happen to Xander, he just needs some rest"
Oz is quiet before answering as he has a passing novice get something to drink. "His name is Xander and he will be fine as Benar said. He is in the infirm recovering now. " He will have to check on him later also and check to make sure Krisha is doing ok. "Yes rest." He does offer a smile "You calling up to the guards also helped him, they knew to open the gates sooner."
Kishiko sniffs and looks to Benar and goes to hug him also. "O..ok." She is still a little upset, "Will my family be found and saved? I..I can help, I remember these tattoos the vermin had on their arms."
Benar says, "Of course they will be found Kishiko, we have the defenders and our Champion and all our friends in Ferravale, they'll help us find them I promise. but until then you can stay here with us”
Oz says, "Yes inside the abbey. As I was saying earlier Benar. I don't think it wise to go on any Trips to the market if something is needed maybe a message can be given for someone to bring it to the abbey if they are able, I am not sure. Or if there is even something we seriously need we may be low on, that's of major important ace anyways"
Kishiko sits down finally in a chair beside them as she listens to the two talk "No worries I don't want to go anywhere outside the abbey"
Benar says, "Then you must stay here, let us see about getting you a bath, something fresh to wear and something to eat"
Oz smiles "I am sure Friar Lacota would not mind making you something till dinner, and you can get that bath as well by dinner time."
Kishiko nods "T..Thanks..." She frowns "Visits are suppose to be...nice, this one hasn't so far." She looks at the floor "The vermin may of got me too if..if I didn't go to the creek to get water"
Benar says, "I am sorry this trip did not go as well as hoped Kishiko."
Oz speaks "Getting the water likely was a good thing then, I would not of liked hearing a friend was taken captive. As for doing something nice I am sure there can be something to find to do"
Kishiko sighs "Like...what?"
Benar says, "Now you wait here I will go get some food," The Abbot vanishes into the kitchen, no doubt having to navigate around a busy kitchen to get a tray"
Tap, tap, tap. The tapping of Thomas' staff can be heard on the steps before the mouse can be seen.
Oz says, "I am unsure what, maybe we can find Krisha later and cheer her up or...." He smiles "You know you are of novice age now, you could help me with the dibbuns or see if they need help in the kitchens one day"
Kishiko smiles a little and notices the mouse before she speaks "I..I remember Friar Lacota...but he is a little grumpy and never seemed to like me in the kitchens before" Then she did try and steal cookies and a tray of candy chestnuts one time.
Thomas descends the steps, using his staff to guide himself. "Are we discussing food?"
Oz chuckles "Well...he does dislike beasts just going into the kitchen...very few can without trouble" He nods "Somewhat, Kishiko is here for a few days..normally with family but its just her for now."
Kishiko frowns as family is mentioned and goes to hug Oz again, "My..family was taken captive by slavers and I barely got away and only because a beast helped me to get here and they got hurt doing that and I feel bad someone is in the infirm "
Thomas frown. "Oh... Oh my. I am sorry to hear that."
Benar returns from the kitchen triumphantly! He has a tray and on it is a bowl of soup, a hazelnut muffing and a loaf of bread and a beaker of pear cordial, "Here we are Kishiko, something to eat, you must be starving, sorry I took so long the Friar's assistance were not being helpful"
Oz says, "They will be found try to not worry too much though I do know it can be hard to worry when its for a loved one ."
Kishiko looks to the food and nods, she is fairly hungry and didn't eat yesterday when she got here. She sleep a lot and walked around a little. "Thank you" She manages to not eat too fast, the muffin is gone a bit quickly and she sips her drink slowing down for the soup and bread.
Thomas finds someplace to sit. "Ah, yes. Lacota must still be out in the garden picking vegetables."
Oz says, "As long as he stays inside the abbey. The gates have been sealed so no one can leave unless of major importance or has Benar's permission."
Kishiko just eats and listens, she is happy to stay inside. "So..is others being told come to the abbey cause its..safer?"
Benar says, "I am sure Lacota will give me a lecture for asking for food outside of usual work hours in a bit" He watches Kishiko eat then moves to a chair and settles down, "It is ridiculous again the abbey is under threat...""
Oz says, "We will get threw this Benar, we always seem to. At Least we were given some clues and a warning of whats going on outside the gates. I am also sure Lacota is likely avoiding...well I am sure he will get over that as well." He sighs a little "The Mossflower Defenders are helping a little with guard duties since the abbey doesn't have many guards, as well as keeping an eye on the road and woodlands, besides Kishiko's family no other mentions of anyone missing or captured"
Kishiko frowns, "The..marten mentioned a squirrel...and someone named Ace as..being...sold. The marten seemed to think it was funny cause she laughed and seemed to like to anger..."Oh what was the name again "Anger the badger that helped me get away. She stabbed him but then he made her and the rat run away..something bout re...retreating or something she said and she was hurt a lot ."
Thomas hmms? "The gates are sealed? For what reason?"
Benar says, "Well... they are lucky to be alive if they tangled with Xander, but try not to think about it for now Kishiko, eat and then go rest"
Thomas taps his staff. "You could ask that otter, what was his name? Lee, was it? He's over in Camp Willow, I think."
Oz says, "Probably cause they ran, I am sure Xander may of chased after them but he wanted to make sure you got to the abbey safe Kishiko, he did what was more important at the time." He answers Thomas "There are slavers outside and also a threat from a beast named Ormaz, we were given a warning by another beast whom is....at the abbey also"
Kishiko nods, she will wait on dinner before she eats again and yawns. She still does need a bath though as she looks to the stairs briefly.
Benar asks, "Thomas was with me when the warning was delivered Oz, I think he already knows," He looks at the other and smiles, "Did you find anything whilst scouting?"
Thomas nods. "Indeed, friend Oz. Though I was unaware the gates were sealed right now. This does put a damper in my plans for my daily constitutional in the forest.”
Kishiko frowns "The woods...are a bad place right now"
Benar says, "Sorry Thomas, it.. just isn't safe for me to leave the gates unlocked right now."
Ximena enters the room, right away pouting as her arms are crossed over her chest. She sees the abbot and walks over to him "Excuse...sir Abbot? Can you tell me why the guards seem so...unwilling to let me go home?"
Oz nods "Yes the woods are not very safe right now and I am unsure of the road......"He stops as the hamster enters the room and raises an eyebrow.
Kishiko frowns, she decides to slip off for that bath before dinner and maybe get some needed rest also.
Benar turns as Ximena comes up to him and sighs, "Oh Ximena, I am sorry I did not know you where visiting. I ordered the gates sealed because a Slaver group known as the Black Rose have moved into the Forest and are threatening beasts." He gestures at Kishiko as she heads for the stairs, "We already have confirmed reports of several beasts being snatched already, I would advise you to stay here for the time being if at all able."
Thomas taps his staff. "Indeed, I wouldn't advise traveling alone."
Ximena frowns "But I....."She sighs "Fine....but if a healer ends up being needed, then what? i also like to make sure any herbs are well stocked in my traveling bag"
Oz says, "We could use your healer skills here as well, in case anyone comes to the abbey injuries, and if one is needed outside we could send a guard along or least someone with fighter skills to be with you"
Benar says, "The infirmary is fully stocked, you can fill your bag from our supplies. But it really would not be safe to go back on your own. Perhaps if a party are heading out and are likely to pass near your home you can go with them?"
Thomas feels around for a cup of tea. "Surely you won't missed if you stay here a few days longer, Miss."
Ximena smirks "I have a sling and smooth river stones, do you know how deadly that is in the right paws, the right amount of speed and a smooth pebble can travel faster than one things and can do a lot more than simple give one a small pained bump, hit a vermin in just the right spot....." She listens "I live near the river...well lately anyways. And sort of travel alone usually anyways"
Oz frowns "Still....alone is not always good, you can still have beasts sneak up on you."
Benar shakes his head, "I know how deadly a sling is Miss Ximena, but how are you going to use if it six, twenty, or thirty vermin jump you? They are moving in a pack and they seem skilled at moving through the woods and ambushing people."
Ximena frowns "Ok...you have a point, I most likely could handle 1-2...maybe 3 but not more than that" He sits down and just shakes her head "I.." She sighs "Ok I suppose I could offer any healing aid here while I am here, just in case any escaped slaves or beasts need one from...looking for slavers or whatever"
Oz says, "We sadly may end up having injuries beasts in need of help"
Thomas nods his head. "There, it's settled. I am inconvenienced, myself. I had plans to visit Ferravale this week. However, I'm smart enough to admit my own strengths and weaknesses, and a blind storyteller can't stand up against a whole band of slavers... I say, where can I find some tea? There doesn't seem to be any in here..."
Ximena says, "Well I will help where I can then, no sense in just sitting around"
Benar says, "I can order some tea in for everyone," He beckons to a passing novices and whispers to them to order refreshments and then sits back, "I am glad you are staying Ximena, that is one less beast I have to worry about."
Oz says, "Has anything been found in the old logs of the Black Rose as I know they were around before I came to the abbey and again maybe a season or two after I came they were around last. I don't think either time that they took over anything as they were stopped before that happen"
Ximena says, "Black Rose...they trying to sound all scary or something?"
Thomas waves a paw dismissively. "Pah, they're only trying to live up to a name. That older Black Rose gang is almost certainly all long dead by now. You mark my words, this current gang is just an imitation of the original."
Benar says, "I am afraid i am still waiting on the results of the recorders search. Something from so long ago Oz is probably in storage but it'll take time to pull it out of the files"
Ximena asks, "How far back does your abbey recorder stuff go? Couldn't possibly save it all.....could you?"
Oz nods "True and we should have them from when first started.....some are keep in a special place due to easy damage"
Benar says, "We actually have records from before the Abbey was built, recorded, transcribed and protected. In both the library and the store room in the old gate house library."
Ximena asks, "The abbey is fairly old, isn't it? No idea how old but my Grandpa mentioned visiting....as a dibbun with his grandparents."
Oz says, "I have been here many seasons now, before that lived in the snowy northlands."
Benar says, "it has been since the time of Lord Brocktree of Salamdanstron," He stands up, "But for now you must all excuse me I need to take care of some work."
Ximena says, "So...what made you travel that far south?"
Oz leans back "My son....adopted son had heard of Redwall from a couple passing otters, ran away one day and ended up here and I followed, didn't plan to stay.....and well I did and I am still here many seasons later"
Ximena says, "Run away to Redwall....well that's new or maybe not so new, so why did he run away?"
Oz says, "I had said....no on him going, dangers and all I figured as I was very over protective of the boy and he was only what would be seen as novice age here, well season or two more....still he got mad placed sleeping herbs in my tea and left. By the time I caught up to him here he got a 3 hour lecture, you can ask one of the elders about it if like I am sure one can remember and I think it was written down in the records"He chuckles"I can still give long lectures if needed at times." He smiles. "I got talked into staying by more than one beast here and..well"
Ximena blinks as she listened "Sleeping herb in.....I would of slapped him myself but that's me"
A novice comes into the room carrying a tray with tea and scones. Thomas feels about for one of the cups. "Regarding the Abbey's age, Miss, it is vastly ancient. It was already quite old when it was partially destroyed by an earthquake over 80 seasons ago."
Oz nods, he frowns a little as he remembers Maxtor and sighs "Well..."He smiles a little " Good memories still" He nods "I remember reading of the earthquake, before I was here that happen."
Ximena says, "Wow,,,long time and read.."She studies him "But...your blind"
Oz nods "Yes, I wasn't blind when I first came here...it happen later on" Its clear he rather not go into that story right now.
Thomas nods, finally getting a sip of tea. "Yes. I believe your last abbot, before Benar... Lorimis, was it? He was apparently born only a few seasons after the earthquake. He was quite ancient when he died..."
Ximena says, "well and it still stands, then again its guarded by Martin the Warrior or so the stories say." She yawns and does get a scone and some tea."Most likely be beasts talking about events now in like another 100 seasons from now"
Oz says, "Yes...I miss Lorimis, then a lot do. He died in spring...like 2-3 seasons before....."
Ximena notes the sudden quiet "Before ... who?"
Oz stands and sits down his tea after he drinks it and nods "I..need to check on the dibbuns I am a little late and Sister Ginny will be....most upset if I stay away too much longer" He then heads off as it seems she wants an answer it will have to be later. He may or may not reply as it may well depend on his mood.
Who:
Gorvenalus- Recorder of Redwall Abbey
Krisha-Badger Mother in Training
Kishiko-A shrew
RW Abbey: Cavern Hole
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This room is slightly smaller than Great Hall, but still of a size large enough to accomodate a great number of gathered beasts. A large fireplace is set into one of the walls, and there are a series of small tables and chairs near one end for beasts who are eating late, or simply prefer the smaller tables for their meals. Cushions and blankets have been set in one corner. A short flight of steps leads up to Great Hall, and along the walls of the stairs, going both ways, the word 'Redwall' has been carved into the stone.
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Krisha sits in the large chair, she just had to be in the entry when he came back and of course she couldn't go see him right away. She saw him briefy in the infirm and then came downstairs to stare at the empty fireplace. Her daughter with Oz today as she is not able to really tend to much and the badger cub is finally starting to eat soft foods and drink greensap milk now. She sighs softly and didn't eat dinner, or breakfast this morning.
Gorvenalus makes his way into the room carrying a bowl of oatmeal and some cut up apple left from the fall, and a glass of cherry juice "Hello Krisha..care for something to eat and drink?"
Krisha sighs "No" she answers quietly "Not hungry."
Gorvenalus says, "Now I know that's not true. Come now least a little." He tries something else "Xander would not want you to not eat and I am sure if he was the one doing this you would want him to eat also still."
Krisha frowns, she takes a small bite of an apple and eats a little of the oatmeal and a few sips of the juice and stays quiet the whole time, she is clearly not her cheerful self and why would she be.
Gorvenalus offers a smile "Alright, and Xander will recover I am sure of it. They got the blade piece out and it missed anything life threatening, now yes he has yet to wake up but he does live"
Krisha says, "He is in a deep faint and I am not supposed to worry. I don't even know what happen..what DID happen?"
Gorvenalus says, "I do not know, mayhaps the shrew does but she has yet to speak to anyone as she was scared when she came in and he was supposedly carrying her when he passed out at the gates, it was she whom got the attention of the guards to open the gate"
Krisha frowns "Shrew?" She finally looks at the recorder,"Where is she?"
Gorvenalus says, "I am not sure, I know she is still inside as no one can leave unless its important. I only know she is here somewhere and has an injury to her wrist. Which was treated."
Krisha speaks after a long while "Can we...speak to her, see what happen?"
Gorvenalus says, "Maybe, we shall have to see as she does seem the only one who knows what happen, besides Xander and I am sure he will tell us as well when he wakes up"
Krisha nods slowly and is still clearly worried.
Gorvenalus goes to led her upstairs “A nap will help you need rest..come along.”
Time had passed but he finally convinced Krisha to rest in her room, Gorvenalus walks back to cavern hole now by himself.
Kishiko sits in a chair close to the doorway, she has spoken to no one and just sits watching all beasts go to and form doing chores.
Gorvenalus smiles "Well hello child, how are you today its a fairly nice day and no rain today"
Kishiko glaces over "I am...not really a child, then again not an adult yet either"She sighs its the most she has talked since she got inside the abbey. She is a teen just a little small for her age yet.
Gorvenalus nods "Well a lot are a child to me, I am old after all" He cleans his glasses and places them back on "Your the shrew Xander brought to the abbey, or am I mistaken?"
Kishiko frowns "I...don't know.."She then hugs her knees to her chest as she remembers yesterday and the marten..the rat...other rats and running, suddenly seeing the one who saved her, also remembering some of what he said.."The...badger..?"
Gorvenalus nods and decides to walk over to her "Are...you ok?"
Kishiko just sits there letting tears go down her face and just sniffs finally shaking her head no, most of last night coming back, most of it scary in fact even if she got help.
Gorvenalus frowns and goes to offer a hug, if she allows otherwise he will sit in front of her."It is alright, you are safe within Redwall"
Kishiko just starts sobbing into his robes, "I..I was picking mulberries, they were by the creek when I went to refill water canteens..and..and when I got back to Mom,Dad,Uncle BJ, and my little brother....the...the rats, and this marten..."
Gorvenalus just rubs her back quietly and listens before speaking after some time "These beasts have your family?"
Kishiko nods as tears go down her face "Mom said to run...and one rat and the marten saw me and chased me, I sprang my wrist when I fell and they trapped me by this tree but...before they..."She sniffed "They could...grab me too..."
Gorvenalus says, "That's when Xander came to your aid I am guessing, what happen as we were curious, all we know is Xander was at the gates with you and passed out. You getting the guards attention to act quickly likely helped him get healing he needed faster"
Kishiko frowns "The marten and him....fought and she stabbed him with one of her two swords, but he injuries her and she told the rat to retreat and they left. Then the badger picked me up and got me to here, even though he was hurt he...he carried me here"
Gorvenalus says, "Because he is helpful, he hates slavers."He sighs and gets some tea for them both "They got the broken blade from his shoulder area, it took a little time as to not cause further damage...or worse, he is resting now but has yet to wake up and tell us himself what happen"
Kishiko sniffs "Its...its my fault"
Gorvenalus frowns "No no...its not your fault, its not. Its the slavers fault what happen"
Kishiko just sobs again "But....he..he got hurt cause of m...me. If I had just run faster I would not of needed his help in the first place."
Gorvenalus sighs "No...things happen and you also could easily be a captive with your family, but you managed to escape and got help here. You can help us maybe find out about the slavers, details"
Kishiko frowns "Still...someone is hurt now and...what if he don't wake up?"
Gorvenalus asks, "I am sure he will wake up, now these slavers anything your remember?"
Kishiko says, "They...said welcome to the Black Rose...and they had tattoos on them, I..I remember that before I..got away" She frowns “I could desc one.”
Gorvenalus nods "Alright that will be very helpful, thank you"He hmms “I may see if someone can get a drawing one has of the tattoo or if anyone has seen one before,”
Kishiko nods but is tried now and yawns.
Gorvenalus smiles and as she falls asleep he takes her up to the guest room and then heads off to find someone who can get one of those tattoo drawings he has heard was made of a tattoo and hopefully the one that helps find the Black Rose.
Fixed. must of missed it chanegd it to Dorarose
Who:
Oz- Badger Mother of Redwall,AKA Papa Oz
Benar- Abbot of Redwall
Karth-Archer in Mossflower Defenders (Shows up on pose)
John-Returning Squirrel warrior
Dorarose- Abbey gatekeeper
Lilymoore- Abbey Bell Ringer
Marek-Ferravale Ambassador and Ferravale Tavern Owner
Some abbey guards
Log:
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RW Abbey: Gatehouse
A small but well set up room set into the walls of the abbey near the gates. It has a single small window and a sturdy door with iron hinges. One your left the far wall has been almost completely taken up by shelving that holds well cared for old scrolls and manuscripts; the shelves leaving just enough space for a framed painting of Redwall. The wall that the door is set in but on the left hand side is sat a large locker where weapons are stored and then, beside it, is a very small desk that is covered in wood shavings. On the rear wall, below a ladder leading to the loft, is another locker, but it is smaller than the first and more of a cabinet. The only other wall houses a small fireplace and by it sits a pot with a ladle in it, and in front of the hearth is a handmade wooden rocking chair. The only other furnishings in the room are a small table and two chairs.
****OOC NOTE**** Weapons are now stored in a locked room behind the Champion's Cottage ****OOC NOTE****
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It is stormy day in Mossflower, and at the gates of Redwall Marek Redthorn stands with a forlorn look upon his face, the Ferravale Ambassador normally makes no attempt to hide his identity, but this afternoon both his face and his body are covered in thick cloak. He approaches the guards and allows them to search him for weapons, placing his oaken staff in the hands of the guards he speaks calmly and deliberately. "I must speak with Abbot Benar as soon as possible, sir. Please bring him to me". The guard nods and briefly ventures into the abbey to hand a note to one of the novices before returning to the gates. "Father Benar will be here shortly"
Benar hurries up from the great hall, the heavy summer rain doing a good job of getting his habit wet as he hurries down the path with his hood up. The rain is lashing down, the odd flicker of lightning crashing across the roiling clouds and soaking everything in site. Reaching the gate house he steps inside and shakes out his habit a moment before pushing his hood back and glancing at the cloaked figure, "What is going on?" He asks the guard on gate duty, "Novice Theo said someone from Ferravale needed to talk to me urgently?"
Oz was asked to come also as, well he is an important leader here at the abbey. "What is...going on, am I needed or ?"
Karth pokes his head inside the building...yeah too many here and he can hear some updates later he is sure as he has been followed, the hare dibbun from earlier as he sighs "I...should get him inside..."He seems unsure and then heads inside.
Following at a slower pace than the others is another squirrel with a rather grim expression upon his face, despite the almost comically large tunic he now has on. John's paw ghosts to were the hilt of his sword usually would be- but of course it is not there. Shifting from one hind paw to the next, he mutters a curse as he remember Xander's words from a few days earlier. His paw drops to his side, hanging loosely. He arrives behind and to the left of the abbot. "Really is pouring now, isn't it, mate?" He mutters.
DoraRose has been off-duty for the past 2 days. She's given herself a little break from guard duty (although when she's needed to be Gatekeeper, she always did her job). She's been helping in the Infirmary, with the Dibbuns, and in the kitchens, instead. Now, on the 3rd and last day of her little break, she is in the Gatehouse loft, mending some things. She took LilyMoore out of her studies so they could spend some quality time together. And did a guard tell her that the Ferravale Ambassador is at the gate? No! So when the door below opens, she has no idea what's going on! Opening the door to that leads to the room below, she walks down the ladder, scowling, the skirt of her green dress making a faint swishing sound on the wooden steps. "What's going on.....oh, hi, Benar," she says as her scowls turns into a smile. "How can I help you....what /is/ going on?" Lily looks down at the little gathering.
Marek sits in the gatehouse calmly, waiting for Benar to arrive, as soon as he does he looks around as if for anything suspicious and then takes off his hood. "Yes, I have come to speak with you Mr. Benar" He voice betrays a hint of fear, and possibly guilt? "Recent events in Ferravale have led me to believe that Mossflower may be threatened by a ghost from my own past. A beast I thought long dead, my brother, Ormaz"
Benar glances at John and grins, "Yeah it is really coming down," He then looks up at Dora as she arrives and is about to respond to her when Marek pushes his hood back. He turns and takes a half step back and the guard moves to interpose himself between Marek and the Abbot. "I see.. and just what is your brother liable to do Marek?" He frowns, "I'm going to have to beef our defenses aren't I? I'm guessing he's not coming to just shout at you?"
Oz nods as Karth takes the dibbun hare off and steps a little further inside curious, "Marek has a brother?" He doesn't say anymore just curious as he listens quietly.
"And I thought one was enough..." John mutters to himself, as he finally sees the beast that caused him quite a bit of trouble some summers and winters ago. He starts to say more, but decides better of it, Xander's words coming back to him again. He sighs, leaning against the wall, looking the stoat over. General silence he supposed was the best policy now, but... "Hello there!" He greets Dorarose. "I guess this'll all be stuff you want to hear..."
"Wait, what?" LilyMoore looks at her friend the stoat, alarmed. Dora frowns. "Lily, honey....hey, close the door and keep working on our projects, and I'll tell you later, okay? Unless Marek wants you to hear..." she turns to the stoat, cocking an eyebrow at him. She then turns to the others and gestures at the various seats scattered around the room. "Get cosy, and I'll make some tea. Nothin' like tea on a rainy day, right?"
She has added some stuff to this room: another rocking chair, knitted and crocheted cushions and doilies, a squishy armchair. A pair of mandolins and a fiddle with its bow are hanging from pegs on the wall to one side of the fireplace. There may not be enough seats for everyone, but the hostess can sit on the floor. She'll probably be fine.
Lily hesitates, but will go back up into the loft if the stoat doesn't say she should or can stay. (If he does, then she'll curl up beside her mother on the floor.) The Warrior sets a teapot over the fire and digs a box of cookies out of a cabinet. "I made these with my own supplies that I got in Ferravale. Don't tell Lacota, okay?" She sets them out on a plate and puts them on the table so everyone can get at them.
"Aye, I met Ormaz. He's a jerk, and extremely annoying, too," DoraRose grumbles as she digs out enough beakers for everyone, as well as some honey. "Marek didn't let me shop his head off, and I still can't understand why," she adds in a mutter.
Marek nods at DoraRose solemnly before turning back to Benar. "My brother is a complicated issue, but it's time to stop hiding my past" He takes a deep breath and pours himself a cup of tea. "When I was a small child, I lived in Send Valley and my home was attacked by Zurrgg and his father Kerza. My father fought alongside Mr. Zee and his brother Powell to defeat them, but my father was lost in the conflict" he frowns. "My mother later died giving birth to Ormaz, and I had to raise him on my own in a small northland village. But we were captured by a slaver named Quickclaw. This slaver led an organization you may be familiar with called The Black Rose". He takes a sip from his tea before he continues. "Ormaz and I attempted to plan an escape by pretending to join the slavers, but when it came time for the escape Ormaz had truly betrayed my trust and become the thing we despised. We fought, and I thought him dead, but after all these many long seasons he has returned, and he has come to destroy my new home"
Benar settles himself into a chair and listens to Marek talk. He remains quiet as he accepts tea from Dora and frowns at the stoat, "I see... well and now they and the.. Black Rose are returning to Mossflower? I assume you have had proof of this or you'd not be bringing this to me...." He glances at Dora, "We will need to talk to the Champion and prepare our defenses... but Dora I am going to need my Gatekeeper here... not running off to the Defenders," He drums his fingers on the arm of his chair, "It seems you are darkening our door with trouble yet again Marek..."
Oz tilts his head sideways as Zee and mainly Powell is mentioned, a name he has not heard in seasons. "You met my father?" He frowns with mention of the Black Rose "I heard...some about the Black Rose, they had another leader...Blackfur, from what heard seems his daughter is in charge now least of this..Black Rose group but what does Ormaz have to do with the Black Rose...is he helping them?"
John laughs at what Dorarose says. "A jerk?" He mutters quietly to her, "If Marek's speaking about him the way he is, I think that may be an understatement!" Whether the laugh is actually because he found what the mouse said funny or just a grim acknowledgment of the absurd (to him, at least) circumstances. But at Marek's statement his interest peaks, and Xander's advice goes out the window. "Blackrose, eh?" The squirrel stands up now, no longer leaning on the wall, and he claps his paws together. "Well, Father Abbot, the Blackrose just so happens to be the trouble I mentioned earlier! And I what I spent the past few days looking for!" He rubs his chin, looking at Marek in earnest. "Suppose your /brother/ is the stoat Xander mentioned. A truly vile beast, I would suppose." He tilts his head, looking at the stoat with a now more neutral expression. "It seems you share the talent of returning from the dead with you brother. Or at least getting beasts to think you're dead."
DoraRose rolls her eyes at the squirrel Warrior as she offers him a beaker of tea. "Well, I never said I was good at describing the characters of others." She then listens to the stoat, then the Abbot, sipping her tea and nibbling a cookie. Lily had closed the door leading to the loft, but that doesn't mean she's not trying to hear what's being said through the floor/ceiling or something. Sitting on the hearth, the Warrior glances around the room. "Black Rose....Blisa said something about that in passing when I visited them after the feast. However, that's also when I met Ormaz, so I was a bit preoccupied." Smilleing slightly at the Abbot, she adds, "Well, he basically threatened my daughter 'cause he discovered that Marek is her friend, so, yeah. In addition to helping with the guards here in the Abbey, I'm going to stick as close to her as possible." But at John's comment about Marek's back-from-the-dead ability, she just struggles to not start sniggering. It's a bit too true, seeing as how he's been squished how many times?
Marek nods. "Yes, we may need all the help we can gather" He finishes his tea and pours another cup. "My brother is not a threat at the moment, but between The Black Rose and any other slaver organizations, I am certain he intends to gather allies. The attempt on my life several months ago when I returned was likely his doing, as well as the ambush that I am caught in with Ms. Angela" He takes a deep breath. "I intend to continue my duties in Ferravale as best I can for as long as I can. My brother cannot be allowed victory in this matter, I am sorry for bringing so much of my past with me to Mossflower, Mr. Benar. It seems that no matter how much I try to atone for my actions, my past continues to affect those who I now care for the most"
Benar stares at Marek for a long moment then turns to Dora, "I think it may be time to inform Lily she cannot go to Ferravale for the foreseeable, my advice is no unnecessary trips, especially if there are slavers out there threatening the beasts of Mossflower. We should not be offering up targets for them to kidnap and sell into slavery... slavery is..." He idly plays with the red metal bracelet around his wrist, "Slavery is not acceptable, I won't stand for it in Mossflower."
He sets his cup aside and stands up slow, turning to Marek, he takes a deep breath, "For the foreseeable future, I believe you should move into the Abbey Marek, I can't risk sending you back out into the forest or Ferravale when your brother and the Black Rose threatening you."
He glances at John then up at Oz and moves to hold his arm, "We'll find you a room to stay in Marek... but i am sure Oz will agree with me that we must be smart about this and step up our care. No trips, no random wandering of our youngsters into the woods... not with slavers around."
Oz listens and..one of the guard's jaws drop at the invite to stay here "Ummmmmmm....." He starts like, what...Oz is quiet as he tries to think, "We...could drop the not allowing him inside, Marek can come in and out of Redwall as needed, he could also least stay the night as travel at night is not wise and, from my understanding Marek no longer carries a weapon...is it wise to get him a room? Or maybe a room for....when needed maybe?"
"Tell me, Marek," John says, looking him dead in the eye, "What kind of beast is your bother? Is he one who would kill a poor sod just for the fun of it?" The squirrel may not have heard much else about the wildcat in charge of the Blackrose besides what Oz said, but the stoat... As for Marek's comment about his past and atonement, John ignores it - though he may just be holding back a small snort. "Father Abbot, if I may," He says, to everyone in the room, "If this Ormaz is worse than Marek... was, I don't think we can wait much longer." His gaze shifts from the Abbot, to Oz, to Dorarose, and finally, Marek. "If you had let Ms. Dora here do what she wanted to do, it might have been easier for us all now. But no matter- All that can be done now is that we move quickly, before they have time to sell any beast, and cut this black rose down." He shrugs. "And maybe scorch the earth around the roots, as well." In a slightly more sad tone, he adds, "I found several beasts from Mossflower in my travels. I don't Wish to find anymore beasts like that again."
DoraRose is just listening, and nods in agreement with the Warrior squirrel. But when the Abbot speaks, all she can do is stare at him, her mouth open in an O shape. "Uh..." The door to the loft slams open, and LilyMoore comes dashing down the ladder. Evidently she's been listening, because she darts straight for the stoat and goes to give him a tackle hug.
"You'regoingtostayhereatRedwallmaybeyoucanstayhereintheGatehouseandwecanhaveaslumberparty!!!!" She manages to say all that in one breath, very, very quickly. Her mother scowls at her daughter. "Lily, you weren't supposed to be eavesdropping! And Benar is right, you're not allowed to leave the Abbey. If the Abbot agrees, I'm not going to allow anyone out, unless they have a written permission slip from Benar himself." She looks at the older squirrel, waiting on his say.
Marek shakes his head. "I agree that Lily should remain here, but I have my duties in Ferravale, Mr. Benar" He rises from his chair and makes to exit the gatehouse. "I cannot stay for.." He is nearly knocked to the ground by Lilymoore's hug, knocking the wind from the Ferravale Ambassador in one quick motion, before calmly removing the child from his person. "Perhaps I can stay a few days, for my own safety then" He coughs. "Make what precautions you may, Mr. Benar, but I must help Ms. Blisa make her own, for if Ferravale falls, Redwall will lose it's nearest available ally. I will inform Mr. Xander of the coming threat and have the Defenders make the necessary steps to increase their numbers" He sits back down in front of Benar. "If you may" He pauses, reluctant to ask such a large favor from the abbot, despite the suggestions made just moments earlier. "Until we are certain this crisis is resolved, I would like to be able to travel freely between Redwall and Ferravale. If this is too much to ask, I understand. But I truly believe that it would be mutually beneficial to put aside our differences, for the good of our common home"
Benar remains next to Oz and looks at Marek, "I understand if you have to go back, but as Oz says.... I lift my restriction on only permitting you inside the Abbey during feasts," He pauses and grips the bracelets around his wrists, this is clearly not easy for the abbot, "I return to you the Hospitality of Redwall."
Letting out a deep breath he glances at Dorarose and then at Marek, "But yes, I think Dora, we need to insist, the children are not to go wandering off on their own any more. No trips to the Market or Ferravale or...." he stops as John talks and turns to look at the squirrel.
"No John... no I ... I can't control what the defenders do, but I am not sending the Champion, my Gate keeper or the guards out on a per-emptive strike. We are not a military force, we do not... go on campaigns. We have.. occasionally sent the Champion out to deal with a problem but never as a per-emptive strike."
He watches Lily rush down and go... gushing turns to Dora and holds her eyes, "Yes Dora, I agree and I am going to seal all the side gates and post guards on them... I am not taking any risks. If anyone sneaks out I am going to be very, very grumpy" He nods to Marek, "I understand your duties call you away... but please do not travel at night and... I have no differences with you, Redwall welcomes you."
Oz listens as Lilymoore comes down the steps and nods "Yes no time in the woods, not that any was planed yet. The dibbuns will of course stay in the abbey and I rarely ever leave the abbey." He hmms "Any warrior, like any Mossflower Defenders should be able to go in and out of the gates BUT let a guard know where they are going at all times. I know Xander will want to go and help find the...this Black Rose and I do know a couple beast are missing...an otter and a hedgehog.Also...maybe a guard of some sort with Marek, for his protection if needed, for when he does need to head back to Ferravale"
Sighing with a shake of his head, John says, "Suppose now it would be to much to ask for a runner of sorts to come with me?" He starts towards the door, adding, "I haven't found where they are yet - that's why I want some beast with me, just in case I find them. They can get a message back to Xander, hopefully." The younger squirrel turns at the doorway, looking back at them all. "And, father Abbot, I already think a few of the beasts here - or at least were friendly with here- have been taken." Right before he exits, he says over his shoulder, "Once I get my kit back on, I'm going out - scouting north of here - If you want to send a messenger with me, I'll probably be at the north gate. Good day." The squirrel leaves without another word, his shoulders lowered a bit - it would seem he isn't looking forward all that much to another night out in the rain.
DoraRose nods. "Seal all the tiny gates so beasts can only enter through the Main Gate? Check." She watches her daughter sits beside the stoat and sighs. "Lily, you're not allowed to leave the Abbey. Your little bird friends can as long as they're careful, but you can't. Understand?" The Bell ringer nods
The Gatekeeper is again struck speechless at what the Abbot has to say. Wait....well, okay, guess her brain has to wrap around Marek being COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY forgiven now. She eats the rest of her cookie and washes it down with the last of her tea.
"Should I send one of my bird friends with John?" Lily asks. "They can understand almost everything we say, and I can understand them, so I can tell you wherever they find out. And they can carry a paper so John will know why they're following him."
Dora stands, stretching. "So much for my day off," she mumbles. Putting her paws on her hips, she waits to see what the others say.
Marek smiles a bit as holds out his paw to Benar. "Thank you, Mr. Benar. I will not let your trust go to waste, with the aid of our allies we will be ready for my brother when he chooses to strike. And strike he will, as terrible as beast as I became because of my past, Ormaz became far worse, he condones things that I never did and will stop at nothing to take everything from me before he finally takes my own life. He won't just want Mossflower for conquest, he wants Mossflower to burn. Outmatching him in sheer numbers may be easy, but outsmarting him will be far more difficult. I am truly sorry for not ending this when I had the chance" He raises his tea glass. "To putting aside our former adversity, and facing my demons together; because I fear I cannot do it alone"
Benar takes the paw and holds onto it for a moment, "We will face this together Marek, I... ... No Redwall will not let Mossflower face this threat alone. We will all stand tall and true and make sure these slavers are driven out and your brother is stopped."
Oz nods "Yes Redwall will not let Slavers take over, nor will any of our allies. We can send word to Blisa your be here a few days. " He seems to think and then speaks again "I believe we are good on supplies as I know some recent ones were gotten recently."
Shrugging, Lily gets up and whispers something to her mother, who nods. The Bell ringer heads to a closet. The Gatekeeper peers out the window. "Well, y'all, I need to put on my cloak and go tell the guards what's up. Y'all are free to stay here until dinnertime." She grabs her cloak, smiles, then adds as she puts it on, "Marek, you can stay here for the night and during your stay. Lily's getting a cot for you." The Warrior heads out into the weather, closing the door gently behind her. The young mouse maid comes back, dragging a cot behind her. After setting it up and putting sheets, a pillow, and a light blanket on it, she, too, dons her cloak, says, "I'll be right back! I'm gonna tell my bird friends about the new danger they need to watch out for." And heads outside.
Quick little log where Patch speaks to Xander and gets him to try a new drink
==Ferravale Tavern ===
Xander made his way to Ferravale, with some extra help and slipped quietly into the tavern and sat down.
Patch grinned and walked over “Stripy....ya...ok pal?..Friend?”
Xander frowned at the rat “You...almost got me killed a few days ago and you ask am I ok? Least it was not too bad...claw marks lucky not deep, few healing bruises on my neck...and oh yeah...had to have my shoulder put back into place and still have an bandage just under my left elbow”
Patch frowned and pulled the badger a drink and slid it over to him “Umm...s..sorry stripy, hey could have been worse, he could have had your head as a decoration....right?”
Xander rolled his eyes and went to taste the drink and after one sip he gasped and looked like he rather vomit it back up..”w..wot..tis...” He coughs.
Patch smiles “New drink...sort of like Fire and Ice but less..Ice...calls it Bloody Fire!.” He shrugs and drinks his “Its a...acquired taste ..”
“Don;t think I WANT to acquire this taste...”Xander scoots the glass over and coughs. “Yeah...could of been headless...could of died....so heard you got kicked out of the abbey”
Patch downs his drink and gets the rest of Xander's “Yeah yea...they cant take a joke...what..”He chuckles “Sparklefur.......hee..Sparklefur was his blooming *rude word here * name.”
“What did you do Patch?” Xander asks and gets himself some tea, normal green tea and listens.
Patch fiddles with the mug, downs the drink and speaks “Just...guess certain language got repeated by a couple dibbuns, and then I told the one abbey Sister how she was freaking rude....and bossy and...well...next thing I know I am told ta leave...told hem to kiss me behind...and then I am throw...yes THROWN onto the road and told not to return anytime soon..or else...else what they gonna peace me ta death?”
Xander face palms and groans “Ok serious...any news on the Black Rose...they...they may of gotten another beast captive, I am unsure”
Patch shakes his head “Been quiet...who?”
“Tassel...member of the Mossflower Defenders..my group Patch” Xander sighs as he looks unsure of what to do and looks tried.
“So...beasts know your....here?” Patch asks sounding concern “Ya look like crap Stripy....get upstairs and...like sleep or something, I can let Marek know ya there...sure he wont care...too much”
Xander nods “Yeah..Uncle Oz knows and...Benar does, Krisha knows also as came here with Ferro and...told her might talk to you or,,Marek,or....or...”He sighs, an hour nap does not do wonders when you stay awake late with grumpy cub, then tend to a friend, oh and help clean up after dinner, then walk here ,,,ya. He stands and gets to the steps with a grunt.
Patch goes to offer help best he can” Easy Stripy...anyhow rest...yeah that's best...k?”
Xander nods and then gets to the room, well after the door is unlocked and ends up sleeping till past noon the next day.
Patch unlocks the room, then tells Marek of their guest and heads back down to tend to the tavern for the night, then lock up after closing time.
**I spoofed some Slaves and assorted guards, and course there is Melantha. ****
Who:
Melantha- Leader of the Black Rose
Stormfang-Fighter in The Black Rose
Tassel-Scout and fighter in Mossflower Defenders
Ace- A slave of The Black Rose, but also a member of Mossflower Defenders
-spoofed assorted slaves and guards
Log:
*Grounds of the Black Rose Base ****
Tassel sat alone in the corner of the room, knees held to her chest as she frowned and looked around.
Around her other slaves did some work, mainly helping to build what looked like a stone wall, or repairing one anyways as there was still spaces beasts could go in and out but it was well guarded so it was not like one could escape easily. Guards walked around and there was a couple other slaves resting
Ace walked over and spoke “Hello lass” He said quietly “I ..wouldn't rest too long, but least today they seem a bit less demanding, maybe cause its hot today”
Tassel looked up and sighed “I...I don't want to be here, I want to be home...Anatole must be so worried”
Ace sat down and looked back and forth before speaking quiet;y “A...family member or friend I am guessing?”
Stormfang walked past and snorted before walking away.
Melantha soon stood in front of then and sat down mugs of water “Your break is not to be very long, now drink the water as I do not want ill servants or worse...dead ones, dead or ill servants waste money”
Tassel gasped and frowned as she backed up, she seemed unsure of the offered water.
Ace glared at the cat but then slowly nodded “Yes..of course, but it is hot and as you said ill slaves loose you gold and this is this lass first time here...”He frowned, it seemed he took it upon himself to help keep the peace “I will....chat with her, please....ok”
Stormfang stayed nearby “You gonna let a woodlander tell ya what to do boss?”
Melantha took a deep breath “I best see work before too long” She looked at Stormfang “He keeps down riots and keeps the other servants calmer” She then stands and walks off to offer other servants water.
Tassel frowns and lays a paw on her mid section “Anatole......is my mate. I...had been at the abbey and then was heading home with good news and now...” Tears fall “Now....he will never know...never get the chance to be a father.”
Ace blinks and then his eyes widen “Your with dibbun?” Ok now it was his job to keep this one extra safe “And....no do not give up, keep hope alive lass tis the best thing you can do. If you lose hope, you looose everything. Our friends will find us, never fear. “He smiles “I am Ace”
Other slaves, or servants as the Black Rose leader likes to call them, take turns to rest and sip some water. Water to keep them cool and hydrated as it is an extra hot day.
Tassel nods and finally does drink her water slowly. She then looks at the hedgehog “Ace?....Wait...Xander has mentioned you...”
Ace smiles “Xander...my friend? Yes he is leader of the Mossflower Defenders, he still....looks for me?”
Tassel nods “Yes...I am...was...”No keep the hope as she takes a deep breath “I AM a Mossflower Defender and yes, he doesn't believe you are dead, some do but he does not as he says when he finds your body.....then and only then will he believe you are dead.”
Ace smiles “That is good to hear. Sir Xander will not give up, you will see and they will look for you as well” He then gets serious “I am not sure what goes on, this stoat...this Ormaz as they call him as been fairly quiet lately, in fact he seems to have not been around, least checking on slaves from what I seen...the cat is true leader of this Black Rose and she doesn't talk of him much, some of the Black Rose are more loyal to Ormaz and others more loyal to the cat. But them being quiet lately and sometimes building more of a wall....fixing an old building..for..for what? It concerns me”
Tassel sighs “They are vermin...slavers....who knows what they want or why they do as they do” She wipes away a tear “Anatole most likely has reported me missing by now”
Slaves still work, a break here and there and maybe work is slow today as...even the guards seem to not want to do too much in the heat of the summer sun. They is no worry of escape, least today it seems.
Ace nods “Yes and if more and more beasts....disappear, beasts will start to look into what is going on, good for us and bad for the Black Rose but also...in a way it could be bad for us”
Tassel frowns “How would it be bad...for us?”
“Lass” Ace starts “This..Black Rose do not want stopped...Ormaz for sure, that beast is dangerous and I don't have to see him in action to know that, I seen him a couple times when a slave escaped...he beheaded a badger in front of all the slaves and the Black Rose beasts like....like he enjoyed the trill of it and wanted beasts to know that too. It concerns me. I hope the evil beasts are stopped and stopped soon.”
Tassel frowns “We need...need to escape”
Ace nods “I know that lass and ...I may try to meself, with whoever is brave enough to go with me, but it cant be more than one or two sadly....more would be easily seen, less is best and we could get help to the others here. We just have to wait...wait for the right moment and then get out of here..and bring help and end this...Black Rose and ….hopefully that stoat as well...”
Who:
Patch- your favorite spy rat!
Markalway-Undertaker of Ferravale
Log:
Patch reached for the knocker and then stepped back, took a breath and started to knock again and then stepped back and frowned.
Markalaway was behind the other rat and in his paw was his shovel, he spoke in his deep rough voice “Blissa sent ya suppose....also suppose your late”
Patch jumped and screamed as he spun around and held a paw on his chest “Wot ya tryin' ta do...add me ta ya collect of dead beasts!I almost had a heart attack!”
Markalaway just stood there and studied him “Your...fine, just fear. Fear does that to a beast.”
Patch folded his arms over his chest “You know...your not a busy beast so not much I need to do, we can just say I was here half de day...” He walks on past the other rat and then his footpaws start to quicken.
Markalaway waits and then steps in front of him” Stop” The tone is..edgy and...may may some beasts wet themselves.”Inside.”
Patch pales, if that is possible and just nods and goes to open the door and step inside, quickly wishing he had not..”N..Nice...place....s..s..so, need anything?”
Markalaway nods and hands him a feather duster and a rag and motions to stairs going down.
Patch nods and goes to the door, opens it and backs up “What...ummmm...clean much?”
The stairs have cob webs, dust, the hall does as well and there is one door that clearly says =DO NOT ENTER= but there is the storage room.....yeah may need some cleaning, a couple spiders crawl out towards Patch.
Patch gasps and backs up as the spider goes across his footpaw “You want me to clean the hall? How long this been...not cleaned?”
Markalaway shrugs, “Storage room...hall...”He gets in his face “Stay away from the room that says do not enter.” His tone says you don't want to test him and try it, he then backs up “And...feed friend”
Patch gulps and frowns “Your storage area is a right mess......friend?”
The so called friend sits in a corner and...is one of those very large spiders very few keep as a pet. Markalaway just points and walks off.”When your done I will be at the tavern....and it needs to be spotless...then your help me restock my storage room.”
Patch whimpers and decides to stay far back from the large spider”Wait...wh...what does he eat?”
“Flies...grasshoppers....crickets...”He smirks as the last part is to scare the other rat “Beasts who don't do as I say....” Then he is...gone, leaving Patch alone.
Patch just cleans as quickly as he can, but at the same time he makes sure to do a good job, he kicks a box where some crickets fly out, he gulps “Yeah...go to the spider....pet....spider...I hate this place!”