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**They leave from Ferravale Tavern and head to the river ***

Marek stood next to a rabbit he was speaking with as they both looked over a map and spoke quietly. He then nodded “I shall keep the recorder logs while you are away Mr. Rupert and make sure your home stays safe.”

Rupert nodded, he wasn’t much for words today and frankly him and the stoat had talked a lot, double checking to make sure he got this and that correct. He had the map, contact info for when they got somewhere on whom to seek, whom to talk to and to make sure to mention Marek Redthorn, they would get a  simple boat and meet up with this contact once at the main port.

Karth was ready to go, a small knapsack packed and ready, he even had some healing items as he listened to the healer talk “Yes Yes…I know thanks Brother Leon”

Leon nods, he smiled as his paw healed fairly quickly and wasn’t as deep cut into with the ropes as thought, so he could use it some now, with the bandage on, for that he was glad “Just be careful Karth as I don’t want bad news sent back to the abbey bout you or…well anyone.”

Flea grins “I will make sure me friend Karth behaves himself, not to worry.”

Xander walked along staying close to Krisha. He had his blade and uniform, he didn’t have his armor as it did need some slight cleaning and one can’t always walk around in armor, so it stayed where it was safe, he did have some chainmail, just in case.

Krisha looked around and smiled, a trip would be nice and she felt safe with Xander.

Karth rolls his eyes as he listens to Flea talk and sits in a chair as he waits to leave.

Leon nods “Good…” He looked to a mouse maid that was ready to leave, his daughter was going. He walked over to Xander “Make sure Lilymoore stays close to you Xander, ok…protect her and keep her safe.” He gave his daughter a hug and kiss on the forehead, whispered a few words and then headed off for home.

Xander nods “Of course Leon, with my life.”

Gorvenalus comes walking along the path and stops, was he ready for this?...Yes, yes he was as he looked to his side for his longtime friend and adopted son…Minsc.

Minsc was a little late getting ready, but he was ready now as he nodded to Gorvenalus ”It will be ok, your see father.” He had a knapsack and in that the tablet and a few other needs.

Marek looks over the group as he speaks “So it seems your trip is to begin. Do be careful as I expect a letter once you get to Colliensel  port”

Rupert now speaks “We shall compose a letter and issue it out with haste sir Marek”

Minsc nods “Thanks again Marek for the help, it…well it means a lot to me and Gorvenalus”

Gorvenalus nods his thanks as well as he takes off his glasses to clean them and then places them back on his snout.

Varsha comes jogging along “Hey..room for one more on this little trip?”

Karth looks up and shrugs “Your have to ask whomever is the main one in charge I suppose.”

Flea shakes his head “Already down Karth, goodness and the trip has barely begun to even take the first paw step.”

Marek looked over and nods “If you wish to go, that is fine but kindly try not to have any more tag along than there is now as I have given my contact info on how many is traveling to Willowbark.”

Xander smiles “Its fine Varsha come along. And not to worry Marek we will try.”

Krisha waves at Varsha and stays beside Xander.

Rupert sighs and glances over the map as he mutters something to himself and then looks up “We need to start our expedition evey beast.”

Varsha frowns “Our…what now?”

Flea frowns as he looks at the rabbit “Your words hurt my head”

Karth just raises an eyebrow, he then stands “Think he means trip. I am ready”

Xander has heard the rabbit speak before and usually just doesn’t reply too often “I am ready”

Krisha smiles “Me too”

Minsc nods “I was ready a few days ago let us go already, the sooner we get there the better”

Gorvenalus smiles “Calm down every beast we shall take the first step on our trip soon”

Marek is silent and then just heads to the bar to tend to customers as the lunch rush is starting.

Rupert frowns and motions to get started, he just wants to go already and not waste time, he already sees them as losing 10 mins of time and they need to walk maybe slightly faster to make up for those 10 minutes of time.

Varsha rolls her eyes as she follows “He could of just said trip no need for fancy stupid words”

Moonbeam has been watching and follows the group of beasts, she most likely will be discovered later but she wants to follow, maybe make some friends even.

Minsc did notice the bat but for now says nothing.

Rupert mutters again and walks faster, hopefully he is less grumpy later as he has them walk till it’s two and a half hours after sundown before the set up camp, they also have a small boat, barely enough room but they can put up with it for 4-5 days needed.  Yes he will discover Moonbeam and lets her stay. They rise early and take the river route and set up camp when needed, one night they take turns keeping watch and let the boat stay on the river to get a little ahead on time, all in all no troubles happen, the weather stays clear, maybe cold but clear mostly and the one day it wasn’t it was cloudy and they were just about to make it to the city of…..Cloister.

ON THE TRIP:
Xander
Krisha
Rupert
Karth
Flea
Varsha
Lilymoore
Gorvenalus
Minsc
Moonbeam

**quick, short...still imporant and in the Marek's office in the tavern, him and Minsc, well chat. ****

Marek was in his office looking over some papers as he sat at his desk, he sipped some ale he has nearby and waited for a knock upon his door.
   
Minsc came, he was unsure of the reason but he same and knocked on the door, then stepped back and waited.

Marek doesn’t look up as he calls out, “Enter…” He sits down a couple lists of supplies and such for the tavern as he folds his paws onto the desk and looked up to greet the hamster.

Minsc walks in, his arm still in a sling” So..what is it you are wanting Marek? You asked me and Gorvenalus to come, he is busy at the abbey but I am here for whatever it is you will be saying”

Marek clears his throat,” I have overheard of a wish to go to your home abbey, but your need funding and a way there, a boat or two…one for the river and one for the sea once you are at the port. You will also need a crew and perhaps a guard, would say a guild but only you and  Mr. Gorvenalus know where it is”
   
Minsc listens and steps closer “How are you knowing all this?”

“Word travels around and Mr. Patch being…how we say extra annoying as of late. But..I have a beast who owed me a big favor, do not ask questions” Marek stated “What is important is you tell me whom is going, when and I let my contact know, whom has decided to fund the trip. I can give some supplies, your have to get some supplies on your own. I will also need to know about how long this trip will take….I have an idea but how long will you be staying and when heading back to Mossflower, all info is important”

Minsc just blinks “Well I am not knowing..Me and Gorvenalus for sure, perhaps a couple others, maybe more than a couple will be going with us, this not knowing yet. It would not be today or tomorrow as there is a wedding today”

Marek rises an eyebrow “Wedding…whom is to wed?”

“Xander and Krisha are this afternoon in the Rose Garden of the Abbey” Minsc answers, “Though I may or may not go and Xander knows already of this”

Marek nods “I did not know, I can not come anyways and I need to discuss something important with the chieftain. I also need to talk to Mr. Patch as well.”

Minsc nods in return, “And I will tell Gorvenalus of this..help, and…well thank you Marek, it means a lot to me and Gorvenalus to be able to go and least have a few less worries to dwell on”

Marek nods as he goes back to his work “We can speak later…I need to get back to a couple things”

Minsc exits the office and heads off towards the abbey

Marek watches the hamster leave and then looks over a couple papers, its going to be a long day, he already knows.

*** Wasn't sure where to place this, This happen ICLY but 8 seasons ago, the only ones who have full knowledge of this horrible day is Minsc and Gorvenalus as they were there and sadly watched this happen.This is posted as its important for the Willowbark TP to know what did happen that day, yes some of the story was told...not all of it ...and surely not some of the aftermath, so read and enjoy some history from a far off abbey*******

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19G0I7xHQBM
The above is good to listen to, to get a feeling of some of the feelings this day so long ago…when Willowbark Abbey…fell………..

Minsc was enjoying the day, it was sunny and clear…perfect as he smiled. How was he to know such a perfect day would end so far from perfect at all.

Meanwhile at Willowbark Abbey, a squirrel..Quade walked into the infirmary and stood behind the Master Healer as she worked and hummed a tune, he cleared his throat and waited.

Alice gasped and sprung around, she then looked relieved “Quade how dare you scare you like that, so what brings you to the infirm?” The hamster waited for a reply.

Quade just stood there as he walked closer “I came to inform you of grave news Alice.” His voice oddly calm and monotone.

Alice frowned and started to back up, but the desk prevented that ”Quade..your acting very odd, please stop before I report you to Abbot Gorvenalus or Champion Minsc”

Quade just smirked “It’s too late for that, you see my plan starts now but I can’t let the Master Healer…” He goes to grab her throat and shoulder, he knows he is stronger than her and tightens his grip and then breaks her neck, he then let’s go of her. It’s a simple quick move. “Live…” He finished

Alice started to fight back, to kick and scream but she didn’t get the chance to get a scream out before she fell limp to the floor.

Quade picks her up and carries her to a bed and makes it appear as if she is sleeping and then takes the key from her and starts  raiding the infirm of herbs, bandages, vials and even poisons he walks out.

The squirrel makes it outside and joins up with a large group of rats, weasels, stoats, even a few squirrels that work for him and other varies vermin. “We enter at Nightfall. There is a feast tonight, let them enjoy it, or least part of it as it shall be their last I have waited long enough to take this place and their Master Healer is dead, and the couple novice they have are hunting herbs as we speak” He smiles at an archer “Do make sure they don’t get to the abbey.” The archer salutes and leaves.

The feast was to start soon, no one seemed to be worried about the Master Healer, after all she did need to check on infirm supplies and take stock and the note was still outside the door to not disturbed, and they had been told she may be a little late and to not worry.

Gorvenalus smiled as he stood before the beasts, “It has been a good season. Let us start then my friends.” He lifts up a glass of a light colored wine.

Quade sat in his chair, and lifted his own glass and took a sip, everything seemed normal though he was concerned, that annoying Champion was late…where was he? No matter, his plans would still work, he had planned too well…..right down to the fact his wine was just slightly a different color than most others.

A couple elders sipped their wine and then moments later started coughing and gaging for breath, another one also acted as if they couldn’t breath and then fell limp with the other two. The abbot stopped himself from taking a sip and his eyes widen as he dropped his own glass, and panicked voices started to be heard. ”Whats going on?”

“Oh my seasons their dead..”

“ Is other drinks poisoned too?!”

A Brother and Sister had took a sip, only to die as well….but others stopped in time. Suddenly there was the smell of smoke, a fire! It came from the upper rooms and the bell tower!

Quade just stood and walked to a doorway as well as 2 other squirrels with him and cleared his throat as he spoke “Let the Chaos begin!!” And so it did! As a horde of evil beasts came into the room, weapons drawn and right  away slicing and stabbing.

Minsc was late and he hated it, so he had slipped into the office of the Master Healer and smiled as it appeared she was asleep so he went to wake her, but then he jerked his paw away from her shoulder, he felt her neck, her wrist and lifted her to listen for breathing “Alice?....ALICE!!!!????” Tears went down his face as he held her in his arms and then he smelled the air and heard the screams and laid Alice down carefully and quickly went to get his bade, Furyblazor and made his way downstairs to see….rats, weasels, stoats…all manner of armed and armored evil beasts. He scanned the room and stabbed a rat that came close, beheaded a weasel in his path as he tried to find who was in charge.

Gorvenalus cupped a paw to his mouth and stared in shock and horror, he then felt a couple beast start to pull him aside “Abbot Gorvenalus this way! Come on!”

Quade was fighting a tall sea otter who was blocking a door, he grinned as he stabbed forwards and buried his blade into the otter and then ripped it back out.

The sea otter coughed up blood and then was dead before they hit the ground.

Minsc saw this and rushed Quade ”Quade!!!!” His eyes looked blood red, “Away from that doorway!!”

Quade spun around and barely avoided a slash to the neck, he smirked and him and the hamster fought till he finally managed to knock him out and then took his blade “Furyblazor is now…mine” He opened the door "Hello little ones....your caretaker has died."

Gorvenalus follows a couple Brothers out and frowns as he looks to where the abbey, his abbey, burned..the bell tower and the main building and shaked his head “No no..we can’t just leave, we have to find survivors!” His eyes widen “The dibbuns, where are the dibbuns…where is the caretaker?!”

“Dead….surround them” Quade said as he smirked ”Well the caretaker is dead as well as many,many others…your abbey has fallen Abbot Gorvenalus.”

Gorvenalus frowned “Quade what is the meaning of this. I demand an answer!” He had gone from shock and fear  to being furious.

Quade grinned as he looked at  the chaos, smoke and fire as some beasts were putting it out, there was dead among the good and the bad beasts but the bad beasts far outnumbered the good. He nodded for the foxes to take the abbot and the 2 order beasts with him to the grounds. Also at the  grounds was Minsc and a couple others. A group of very scared dibbuns whimpered surrounded by rats.

A tall fox  with a longbow bowed “We have killed many sir, some managed to fight back but very few. Exits were blocked so I do not think any escaped.”

Minsc started to awaken and groaned “Headache…nightmare…”But the smell of smoke made him fully awaken and he gasped, seeing Quade he glared as he struggled against his ropes. “I will slay you Quade!”

Gorvenalus frowned” Quade…we were…friends.”

“We were NEVER friends you fool, I tricked you, tricked you all!” Quade chuckled. He smiled coldly” Watch your abbey’s last moments Abbot Gorvenalus….starting with the future!” He nodded and the dibbuns, all of them, were killed. He grinned and signaled to grab the two order beasts with the abbot, he slit their throats, killed them and chuckled as he did so.

Minsc struggled and tried to get free, He screamed and then broke down in tears as…he was broken, he failed as tears flooded down his face.

Gorvenalus watched in horror, tears down his own face “No…no.”

“Yes..yes” Quade grinned “How does it feel Minsc, your own sword no less is helping to end all this, all this before you..gone, gone in less than a day no less…wow and I was here but 3-4 weeks, no one saw this coming…well one did, your Master Healer…Sister Alice, I enjoyed watching her die I broke her neck and laid her in bed as if she was merely sleeping, yes sleeping forever in death.” He took victory in Minsc’s tears and broken sprite.

Gorvenalus looked to Minsc and frowned more “Minsc…son please look at me, please don’t let your light flicker”

Minsc looked at the abbot, he looked hopeless…lost…like someone who fell into a dark dark lonely pit, his joy, his life, his hope faded in his eyes. He was defeated in mind, body and soul.

Quade grinned “You know…I think I shall keep you two as trophies of my victory…yes, as living and remembering this is far worse than death.” He turned to the horde as a weasel came forwards.” Any survivors?”

“None sir..just Abbot Gorvenalus and Minsc sir.”

“There is one dibbun sir, we found it but its arm is broken and its seriously wounded.”

Quade shrugs “Leave it, it will die..take those two and let’s leave this place, oh and Bolt…make sure any good food and drinks are taken, the horde could use some.”

Bolt nods and orders a group to get the supplies, it wasn’t like the abbey needed them now.

Gorvenalus didn’t struggle as he and Minsc were led away from his beloved abbey. He took a look over his shoulder and that only caused heartbreak. He turned away as tears fell freely.

Minsc just walked, walked to where ever they were taken.

Walking was part of it, so was a long boat ride, but Quade didn’t just go to any shore, he avoided some coastline, sort of a full circle of some land when he was away from the island. He grinned, after the abbey he had destroyed nearly 2/3 of a seal and sea lion camp. Yes the sea lions and seals were fighters and he did lose 1/3 of his own beasts, but he still won and then he left, his victory came when he killed their chieftain in front of them, then simply sailed away to leave them in their suffering, their dens were ruined and they would have to leave a coastline they knew for seasons if they were to survive and winter was…oh too late as snow hit his nose and he chuckled coldly.” I wonder whats next…”

Quade would later get to Mossflower, he would manage to kill all of a small village. The village was very small, he then heard of Redwall and set his sights on it…and that’s where Quade meet his end finally, even some of his left over followers meet their ends as well. Gorvenalus and Minsc got freed and now lived in a land not their own. Gorvenalus had accepted it, learned to love Mossflower and new friends…Minsc also loved new friends, and Mossflower he would protect with his dyeing breath if need be as he once more held HIS blade Furyblazor in his paw….but deep in his heart this place would never…truly…be home…..
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Seasons…8 in fact has passed since that horrible, horrible day when Willowbark Abbey fell. The main building, the bell tower, food and medical supplies and so much death. 85% of beasts died that day and another 5% to infection from wounds and from low food supplies. A mere 15 survivors and we were lucky, we ran and hid in some caves behind the 3 waterfalls close to our beloved abbey. We later went and tried to find survivors and found but one, a small dibbun hamster named Chip and the poor dibbun lost an eye, lost a paw, lost a tail, he would have scars on him all his life, he also had an ear clipped. Only but a newborn, lucky he would not even remember the horrors of that day, he knows yes as we have told him as he is 8 seasons just about now. The first couple seasons was the….toughest….I should go Sister Elma is beating on the door, she is annoying…more later
Brother Ulraunt-Recorder of Willowbark Abbey.

===OH! Survivors! Course no one knows this ICLY..not till whoever goes to the Willowbark –runes- sees for themselves..16 lone survivors out of 100’s.  This is OOC info only as said, for ICLY its believed only 2 survived and they are in Redwall now, Minsc and Gorvenalus. What of the sea lion and seal camp? Who survived? Did they try and find Minsc and Gorvenalus? Was a new abbot voted in? How were the 16 beast not found? Did anyone help them and who if so? Questions will be answered in the Willowbark Abbey TP ! ===

In Log:
Marek-Bartender and Owner of Ferravale Tavern, also a fighter
Minsc- Warrior and Healer in Mossflower Defenders
Flea-Scout in Mossflower Defenders
Flametail-Squirrel
Varsha-Cat
Ferro-Blacksmith
Ace-Scout in Mossflower Defenders
Patch-Rat
Zolomon-Archer of Mossflower Defenders

FV:Town Hall:Meeting Room
his is a large meeting room. A large table lined with chairs sits in the middle of the room. The table is made of oakwood, as are the chairs.A couple large soft chairs are here as well. There is a large fireplace to keep one warm in cold months and the walls have pictures of varies village beasts. A door leads to the dinning hall , as well as one to the Chieftain's Office and one back to main hallway.

Marek stood up in the front of the room, his walking cane was against a chair as he stood up tall in front and watched beasts enter. In front of him on the table of blueprints to the Mossflower Defender’s Base…about 4 different blue prints showing the outline of the base, and others showing rooms and windows and a smaller one showing another area.

Flea was already there looking at the blueprints trying to figure them out, as soon as he had a rough idea of what room was what he nodded, he knew where he needed to point out but he waited till everyone got to the room first.

Zolomon slipped in, for once without a snack and sat down in a chair, “Chestnut said he was bally well staying at the abbey”

Minsc nodded “Makes sense he was badly shaken up thanks to those foul vermin pests, he and Flea are lucky to not of been seen…you were not seen correct?”

Ace walked in the doorway and found a chair to sit in “SO we have a plan now?”

Patch walked in and went to sit near Marek, why was he here…mainly cause he was asked to come, so there. He idly chews on a long piece of straw as he watches Marek.

Ferro was already there sitting quietly in his chair, his mace at his side and some light bark leather armor on.

Marek cleared his throat” So do we have everyone? I am going to have the trusted guard.” He nods to a ferret guard nearby who waves, “Relay to Ms. Blisa word for word, what we discussed” Or least most of it, anything annoying he won’t, just plans and things of that matter.

Flametail was always late to things and today she should of known better “Sorry…yeah late won’t happen again”

Flea frowns at the squirrel maid, “Ok now me and Chestnut got out some hidden door in the pantry, Texo mentioned it. How were we not seen…..not sure tunnel led to some like…creek?Ditch maybe not too far from the road and abbey, not the best tunnel but seems ok and slightly long”

Zolomon hmmms “Moles should be only beast underground…sorry go on”

Ace listens “SO no other beast knows this right and I am sure they be knowing your missing by now”

Minsc nods “Tis why we be careful my friends…but who is in charge since..well Xander is one of the ones we need to rescue?”

Patch shrugs  and points to Marek,  then hmms and points to Minsc, hey he did bring it up right?

Ferro snorts” Pick the one with sssssssskils to help, leadership ones…its alsssssssso temporary till Xander is free”

Flametail adds “And able to fight, I mean we can’t expect him to just be like oh yeah I am free let’s go beat up the evil vermin beasts and then get milk and cookies”

Varsha came in and sit by the doorway quietly. She was new and didn’t seem the kind to really do much, or talk, more the annoying teen type. But a teen who could SO kick your butt if it was needed.

Marek frowns at the latecomers “DO be  on time. And yes I can help outside, while Mr. Minsc can help inside, Mr. Flea can go with him and point out where Mr. Xander is. As for a plan Ms. Flametail it’s being made now, and no one expects Mr. Xander to go to instant fighting, if he does he does…” He points to where the secret door is and where it leads” A small group slips as quietly inside as possible, an outside group tries to take out a couple guards, there is windows that can be open once inside to help others inside as my guess is more guards are guarding the room where Mr. Xander is and guards will be at the main doorway.” He adds “The tunnel is around ½ mile long..still quietly walk the tunnel, no loud sounds and they are safe as trusted moles helped make them for me”

Patch speaks up “Maybe I can help, we need to get stripy outta there sooner rather than later.”

Flea nods  “I will go inside sure. We did recapture Loosefang, course she could make some new 2nd in command. I just hope Xander is ok”

Zolomon nods “Yeah we all want Xandy to be ok, me included as he is my very best friend in all the world”

Minsc nods “We shall kick vermin behind till they stop moving “

Varsha grins “I want to help, can I help? I can throw rocks from the trees maybe”

Flametail sighs” Really…bit over excited aren’t we?”

Marek speaks “Any help is good, though I would suggest being careful if you are not too skilled at fighting, fighting can be taught and what we need in this is experienced fighters but you may be able to help elsewhere Ms....what was your name?”

“Varsha” The young cat explains and her ears flatten on her head “I can fight…..well somewhat…I am good with the sling and learning to use a short sword. I want to join and train with the  Mossflower Defenders …please. Let me help even if it’s messages till you get the base back”

Flea hmms “We can maybe think on it…Xander will have the final word” Least he hopes Xander will be around to do that. He smiles “You can go to Redwall Abbey and  let an Abbot Benar know we recaptured Loosefang”

Zolomon nods “yeah that’s important and that we plan to…hopefully get the base back soon and save captives”

Patch has just been listening as he sits here. ”I could…spy maybe..oh wait never mind some saw me…darn it”

Ferro stands “I will come assssssssssssss well to help fight. I need to go to my ssssssssshop and check on my daughter, if anyone needs any weapon sssssssssssssssharpened let me know, or any armor…it may just be light chainmail but I do have sssssssssome that could fit at least a couple beasts maybe” He then exits the room.

Minsc sighs “So when are we going to show those pests who is boss?”

Flametail just listens quietly, she is ready when ever.

Varsha smiles, well least she gets to help, she hmms “DO I go tell this Benar now?”

Marek nods  as he rolls up the blue prints to take with him. “Yes Ms. Varsha go do that and nightfall we shall go. So till them get rest and some food and water, I do not want to see tried beasts when we go…dismissed” He then goes with the two guards to Blisa’s office to discuss what was just talked over, all seems important so it will mention it all and will show the blueprints as well to her and her guards.
====Mossflower Defenders as of 10-9-17==
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Chestnut            Cook                         
Zolomon            Archer                       
Lee                Warrior                       
Moseley             Messenger/Scout             
Varsha              Warrior                     
Minsc              Warrior/Healer               
Ace                 Scout                       
Flametail           Scout                       
Xander              Leader                       
Flea                Scout                       
Marek               Ally                         
Karth               Archer                       
DoraRose           Warrior                       
Silverwing         Messenger                     
Ferro               Blacksmith                   
Henry               Bard                         
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