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Gorvenalus- Recorder of Redwall Abbey

Minsc-Warrior in Mossflower Defenders

Xander-Leader of Mossflower Defenders

spoofed- Chip and Yasmine

Gorvenalus sipped his tea, it was calming him a little anyways as he sat in the chair. He had asked that He,Minsc, Chip and Yasmine share a room and not be disturbed unless he said otherwise, he let the rest of the group figure out how the other two inn rooms were going to be shared.

Minsc just stared into space it seemed, “Not being possible, it is bad fish coming back for revenge cause we ate it.”

Chip had only been awake a moment or two from his fainting as he slowly blinked, before asking “ Ummm…sir….are you really my father? I mean…he died 8 seasons ago…and so did” He looks from the hamster to the beaver and back again, confused.

Yasmine folds her paws into her lap” This is all….it’s…I am not sure”

Gorvenalus took a deep breath and exhaled before speaking “ 3 other survivors…how? We can answer the how, the why and maybe what happen. Me and Minsc…we saw the abbey burn, we seen many…many die and some even killed in front of us by the beast Quade. Quade took us away like trophies won and made us watch him destroy 4 other settlements, till he got to a place called Redwall Abbey….where he failed, his actions caught up to him and he was defeated and slayed, he is dead. Dead this past season….8 Seasons have passed, maybe a little over 8 seasons now, since the fall of Willowbark Abbey, me and Minsc thinking we were the only ones to live.”

Minsc lets Gorvenalus do a lot of the talking as he stared at Chip, “How? How are you living and breathing in front of my eyes?” He reaches out to touch him as if he will fade and just wake up and still be somewhere on the ship at sea or maybe just in his bed at Redwall….and it was all a dream maybe.

Chip frowns “Umm….” He then backs up not allowing the paw to touch him, “What if..your tricking me…Quade is maybe not dead, he…he stole my father’s blade, a family blade…Willowbark Abbey’s blade.” He looks at his foot paws “Sir..S..Sid…he died helping me and Yasmine, we…we shouldn’t of left, and the storm and….I just wanted to hunt down my father’s..Murderer…the destroyer of..of everything is wh..what Quade is..” Hot tears go down his face.

Yasmine frowns, tears go down her face but she quickly brushes them away. “I..I was 6 seasons and…don’t remember a lot. I forgot some…some scarf I made father and went to get it while Abbot Gorvenalus started the feast, I heard screaming and hid in a chest in the far room but..smoke and fire made me leave and I ran past the little ones room and heard crying…I saw Chip and ..Well grabbed him and tried to leave but..rats and a weasel, and fire..smoke..I ended up in the cellar and a burning barrel fell on top of us, the fire burned my face..mainly my eyes were injured from embers and I..I lost my sight. We were found a couple days later by my father Sid and a couple others.”

Gorvenalus feels tears in his own eyes now “You mean….others besides you…survived?” He looks hopeful, but also unsure of hope…”I remember Sid…I am sorry for your loss Yasmine and I wish I had recognized him sooner than I did, Chip was 2 weeks old….and you Yasmine, I am sorry I didn’t remember you…I…I should have.”

Minsc draws forth Furyblazor “This..blade?” He watches Chip closely and looks at Gorvenalus, then back to Yasmine and Chip. “You are saying….more than You,Chip and Sir Sid survived. How is being possible? You will tell what happen now”

Chip now walks forwards “Furyblazor…..it is the blade…a drawing was made of it…” He looks at Yasmine on what happen, he was an infant after all.

Yasmine speaks “We…meet at a cave near the shore with what was left of the sea lions and seals, a couple seasons we were there. So 17 beasts, counting me and Chip..out of…” Her ears flatten a little.”2 died of infection and another of depression over lost of loved ones so that left 14 alive, again counting me,Chip…and father”

Gorvenalus listens, a gasp is heard from him”14?” He shakes his head, “Out of 600 beasts…..”     He wants to ask who else survived, he wants to leave and head to the ruins..are they ruins still? Or maybe they are elsewhere, so many thoughts and feelings rush though his head, he is glad to be sitting right now, but he slowly gets up and heads outside “I need a walk….I need some air….I need to think” He stumbles out of the room and into the hallway and slowly down the steps towards the door leading outside, but he feels dizzy from all the sudden news and a light soft groan is heard as he feels his forehead and blacks out.

Xander is luckily walking that direction and quickens his pace to just barely catch Gorvenalus before he hits the floor, “Brother Govenalus!” He checks a pulse and seems panicked, he looks around for help.

Minsc puts the blade away and goes, if allowed, to hug his son tightly. He looks up as he watches Gorvenalus head out of the room and debates on following him, but he will trust he will be ok.

Chip this time allows the hug and gives one of his own “Dad!”

Yasmine manages a smile, she is happy at a reunion, she tilts her head at the door, but stays where she is.

Meanwhile downstairs Gorvenalus remains passed out, his pause is fine but he is a little pale.

Xander frowns and carefully lifts Gorvenalus into his arms and spots a small infirm across the street, he can take him there and let the others know where the beaver and him is, and hopefully find out what happen also.

==Not much else happen as had to go, but this is still a good log and no worries Gorvernalus will be fine…just stress and shock at news===

It was a cold eve but that wasn't  stopping the hamster on his quest as he checked supplies a 3nd time and adjusted his pack and felt the blade at his side, one made for him....but not one truly meant for him, that one was stolen from his father.

" And where do you think your heading young Chip?" Came a voice and it's owner walked in, a tall squirrel well into his mid seasons.

A younger squirrel maid came " Don't be so hard on him father"

" Sir Sid.....and hello Yasmine. Were you still coming as well?"

Sid stiffened " She most certainally is not. Neither of you are, the...,its dangerous past the falls"

" And my father's murderer is out there, most likely tri king others and I would protect your daughter with my life she is  my best friend. I will return with the head of the vile Quade"

An elderly beast came to the door " No one is to say that name...your be peeling turnips for 2 weeks"

Yasmine frowns" I am blind but not helpless and I need to get away,.... You....your too over protective!" And she brushed past the beasts and ran to her room with tears in her eyes.

Chip frowned but was respectfull of the oldest beast in the abbey " Yes Sister Elma" He quietly left, but later he would sneak out.

Sid reached out for his daughter " Yasmine; " He sighed and looked to the abbey elder " She hates me sister Elma....I am just afraid, I lost her mother, her brother. My brother and parents.... I. can't lose her as well"

Elma walked closer " I know, its OK to worry but she needs to learn to do things on her own Sid as you won't be around forever like the seasons, neither will I as we all are one day called to that forever land"

Sid nods as he heads to help with dinner, its afterwards beasts learn the 2 abbey beasts are gone and Sid follows right after them. He catches up and gives in, they can go but with the seasoned warrior with them, how was he to know of the storm, but with his dying breath he got them to a safe place, he  died yes but his daughter and Chip.
...,would live.

***** So that explains the new beasts  in the log :
  http://forum.rwmuck.org/viewtopic.php?id=543

in log:
Gorvenalus- Recorder of Redwall Abbey
Karth- archer for Mossflower Defenders
Flea- Scout in Mossflower Defenders
Varsha- warrior... Wants be healer for Mossflower Defenders
Minsc- Warrior in Mossflower Defenders
Xander - Leader of Mossflower Defenders
Spoofed- Yasmine, Chip, Sid, Greystone and various crew.

Log

Gorvenalus watched as waves came and went, calm ones unlike a couple weeks ago during a storm. They got lucky to not of sank and also not to of been blown too far off course of their trip. He frowned as it was the next day they got 3 new guests.

****Flashback starts ******

The waves were much calmer now as the beaver checked on Karth and then went to the deck

Xander was already leaning slightly on the railing thinking on the day before as he frowned " I dislike storms..." He said quietly.

Flea nods " Is fine sir we all have our...what say? Bad days? " He then spots the beaver " How is me friend KArth?"

" He will recover he just needs rest. He is lucky to be alive after what he did"

Unseen, least for now, a log boat of sorts on it's side and 2 squirrels and a hamster in it. The older squirrel barely awake sees the ship and draws out a blow pipe firing off a single dart...it hits the railing and the squirrel smiles before his eyes shut.

Xander gasps as it barely missed his paw and at first went for his blade, then seen the small boat and called attention to the crew " There are beasts out there that need help!"

The ship's crew go to get the 3 beasts onto the ship, then comes Greystone who snorts " I don't allow stowaways on me ship woodkandet" Yeah he has had a bad night.

Gorvenalus walks over to check on the beasts, but also is alert

Flea frowns " They be needing help"

Varsha was watching and then walks over " May I help some...please I want to learn healing "

Xander stares at the ship's captain " I suppose I can get a message to Marek that we saw 3 beasts needing aid but Greystone said oh let them die." He waits on a reply.

That seems to make Greystone rethink his words " Fine.. But they be your looking after not mine" Then he headed to his quarters and slammed the door.

*****End Flashback****

The older squirrel named Sid died, the younger one was his daughter, her name was Yasmine and then the hamster who seemed to refuse to give a name. For 2 weeks they slowly recovered, mourned the lost of a friend and got use to the crew and beasts of Mossflower.

Gorvenalus stepped away and went to sit down to write a recorder log.

Karth stepped into view, he had mostly recovered " Land I'd close I think, maybe a day or two"

Gorvenalus nosed quietly " That is good news."

The young hamster ventured out, he was almost of adult age. At 8 seasons. His left eye had a patch over it, his left paw and ear also gone, and some missing fur on his forehead as he spoke finally " HEllo...sir"

Yasmine walked slowly behind him, a staff in her paw .

Gorvenalus noded and offered a smile " Greetings young one...you and your friend Yasmine doing OK?"

Karth just stayed silent, he would let the guests speak.

Minsc had just woken up as he rubed sleep from his eyes,he studied the squirrel and hamster but stays quiet.

" We...are fine....Yasmine just needs....space, she is blind "

" I am not helpless Chip"

Gorvenalus listened " Well a name we seem to finally have....." He seems to stop as he looks at the hamster and Squirrel more closely for the first time...and clears his throat
" How old are you?" Odd question but he seems to have a reason or does he?

" 8 seasons....And Yasmine is like 14 seasons" Chip shares.

A thud is heard, when all turn they shall see a passed out Minsc on the ship floor.

Gorvenalus starts to say something but then checks Minsc and excuses himself as he carries the passed out hamster to the small infirm.

What happen? Will they say land ho in a day or two? Who are these beasts they saved?...more to come in later logs...

With
Gorvenalus-Recorder of Redwall Abeby
Xander-Leader of Mossflower Defenders
Minsc-Warrior in Mossflower Defenders

Gorvenalus quietly wrote on the scroll and looked it over before sending it off with the sea gull and sighed a little.

Xander walked up, but slowed as maybe this was a bad time “Brother Gorvenalus…is..this a bad time, I can return later.”

Gorvenalus shakes his head and smiled “No, I just sent a letter to the abbey, slight recorder logs of the trip and how it has gone, things such as that. What did you need my friend?”

Xander nodded “Well..Krisha has not been feeling too well last few days , I mean maybe it’s the trip I don’t know…sea sickness or motion sickness. I don’t think she has been on a boat or ship before, I have it’s just been a little while”

Gorvenalus listens and answers “Well if she needs looked over I can check on her for you if you wish”

Minsc quietly walks up to the two and waits to speak.

Xander nods “Alright, I will….hello Minsc”

Gorvenalus nods, and smiles at Minsc “Minsc, did you need something or just walking about the ship?”

Minsc shrugs “So far it’s not too much to do, we have barely started the trip and barely are even out of port. I dislike this city to tell the truth so the sooner we are on open seas the better”

Xander listens and frowns slightly “Let’s just hope the weather behaves, then its winter so maybe just some cold is all we need to worry on”

Gorvenalus offers a smile “How about we go below deck and have some hot tea”

Minsc nods “Sounds good to me”

Xander smiles “Me as well”

The beaver then leads his friends off, tea and some scones await.

Log:

Oz-Papa Oz and Badger Mother of Redwall Abbey
Bandit-Former Head Guard of Ferravale
A spoofed dibbun

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 sitting in his chair, on his lap was a dibbun with a bandaged knee as it seems they found ice and skinned their knee and they were not too happy with Brother Raphael, who needs serious help getting dibbuns to like him, the squirrel frowns "I will...going upstairs" Which he quickly does as Oz just sighs. “Why....just wanted a half a day off"

"Like we ever have time for days off anymore." Comes a familiar voice.   

The fox enters from the cavern hole, smelling of pastries and morning breakfast. Bandit is wearing a simple tunic this morning, and still licking his chops clean of his meal. "Hello Oz, ye old rug! It's Bandit!" He says, for once grateful that the badger is blind and cannot see how much weight he's put on... or the scars that now appear across his hide...   

Oz knows the voice and just nods, the dibbun looks at the fox and frowns, he then speaks "Papa Oz...Why did the big fox eat all the apple cake?" Oz shrugs "Maybe he was hungry" " He should share.." The badger chuckles "Yes...he should of..anyways greetings Bandit, today has been rather slow, it’s not a good time for the abbey right now..we have lost a dear friend"   

The fox shamelessly shrugs to the question of why he ate all the apple pie. He's a glutton and there was pie. Enough said. Instead the fox says, "I know, it's why I'm here actually. Besides stealing all your pie. I came for his funeral and to visit my friends in their grief, especially now that I have the free time for it."   

Bandit laughs, "Believe it or not, I'm now retired, just like you Oz!" Says the beast who is still way too young to really be retired.   

Oz says, "I am far from retired Bandit, I am still the dibbun caretaker and plan to be seasons from now, the only thing that ends this job is my death which I don’t see coming for a long while. And I meet...Vojin think it was once, he mentioned being head guard now and seemed upset he could not find Brother Leon sooner. I am unsure when Brother Leon’s funeral is, in a week or near that is my guess"
   
"Yeah, that's kind of why I left the head guard. It's usually a job for life, and yet very short." The fox steps over to the table, dragging a chair closer to the badger before sitting down, "Leon's death aside, how is everything else here?"   

Oz says, "Things are otherwise fine my nephew and his mate are on a trip with a few others but a letter read to me says they made it to their port city safe." The dibbun in his lap has fallen asleep now as he talks quietly to the fox “No threats...just ice maybe as it’s at times hard to avoid"
   
"I used to find this abbey dull," the fox plops his tail into the chair, "These days, I've come to enjoy the lack of excitement. Sure, it's all fun and games being the big bad head guard, having beasts try to kid nap you all the time and stab you all the time..." He draws a sharp breath, "Try to /eat/ you all the time... Honestly, I think just the stress of worrying about when that would happen, you know, the next invasion, the next assassin coming at you, I think the worry is worse than anything that has ever happened to me."   

Oz raises an eyebrow at the eating you line, he will not ask "Well worry does cause stress, stress can be bad for one and worse for those not in the best health"   

"Would you believe that I got magically healthy since the last time you saw me?" Bandit barks with laughter. The laughter quietly dies away, "If the abbey needs any help while I'm here, I've available to lend a paw."   

Oz nods after some thinking "I am unsure in what though, perhaps normal chores...Angela and Brother Raphael is helping with healer duties and I am not sure whom will be the new Master Healer yet. For now the abbey mourns the loss of Brother Leon...I worry on how others will react when they return home and find out the news"   

The fox laughs again, "As long as it isn't paper work, I think I will be ok. I've seen more paperwork in the last year to fill a life time." He leans back in his chair, "How are YOU doing though?"   

Oz chuckles "Paperwork is something I don't worry on, if I want to have something written down I simply tell someone and they write what I say to write." He shrugs "I am fairly well...my knee dislikes winter but it usually does and I need my staff more in winter than other seasons as I said...ice is hard to avoid as its silent...not like it makes noise, if it does that’s not good"   

The fox grins but says, "I met with Leon. I didn't really know him that well, but I know how close abbey beasts are. Everyone here is practically family."   

Oz frowns "He will be missed and yes...all the abbey is seen as family. Brother Leon saved my life many seasons ago, when he was still a novice in fact"He smiles at the memory, " He tried to help with my sight but not all things are able to be healed, though he may of the blindness not come as fast, I DO not know. He was taken captive by the fox Stormfeather, as I was....seemed the fox wanted Abbot Lorimis and Leon pushed the abbot out of the way and got caught instead, which in a way....no it did...save my life, if it had not been for him being there those last couple weeks...I wouldn’t of come home. well alive anyways"   

"Yeah, little mouse patched up my hide after a couple of battles too." The fox rubs his shoulder, "Alright, that's enough of this mopey stuff. I have a long list of beasts to visit and cheer up." Bandit grunts as he stands. He stretches to pop his back. "You need anything before I go?"   

Oz shakes his head "I am fine, I have half a day off so may just nap in my chair for once as I don’t often get a nap." He then adds "I am not sure where Dorarose is if you’re looking for her. ..sorry"   

"She's on my list. But not the only one." The fox makes a less than graceful bow to the badger before turning to leave, "Take care oz. I don't think the abbey can lose any more beasts." He turns for the stairs.   

Oz waves bye to the fox and then decides on that nap, he most likely needs one.

Redwall Log

In Log:
Oz-Badger Mother
Benar- Abbot of Redwall
Lacota-Frair of Redwall
Ace-Scout in Mossflower Defenders
Zolomon-Archer in Mossflower Defenders
Chestnut- Cook in Mossflower Defenders

**In Great Hall of Redwall Abbey **

Oz was trying to have a simple day when Brother Rafael come in muttering and it took Oz a while to get him to calm down and when he heard the news he frowned and sat down in his chair to think, dismissing the brother to go to the infirm.
   
Ace walks in as he goes towards the fireplace “Did I miss something?"

Chestnut is visiting, mainly the abbey has a spice he likes and he traded some extra of another they were low on and he had a great deal of, his ears droop a little "What is going on if I am not being rude to ask?"
   
Oz speaks "Our Master Healer is....is dead" He frowns as he speaks.
   
Ace blinks "Brother Leon? I....when, maybe it’s a mistake and you heard wrong, it’s possible I did know he was missing"   

Chestnut sits in a chair by the kitchens "This is...sad news for the abbey indeed, who did such a thing?"   

Oz says, "I only know what I heard, we can get more details later...no his...he was brought inside the abbey, he was dead. It’s believed the raven Eclipse did it and she is dead also so no longer a threat. It happen most likely last night or early this morning"
   
Ace says, "It is good the raven is no more but to lose a long time leader and a healer...is not good news"   

Chestnut says, "What about...ya know..his kids. How they gonna learn of this?"

Oz speaks " Let Dorarose and Angela tend to that please, no one else as its family. We can let others know who need to know. There will be a funeral planed as well, when I am not sure"   

Ace nods "But who will....be acting healer in charge if....ya know...."   

Chestnut says, "Maybe not something to bring up right now Ace, tis not polite"   

Oz clears his throat"Alright both of you please calm down, and most likely...Brother Rafael for now, Angela will help once she is able as she needs time with Dorarose and other close family in a time like this"   

Ace says, "I know Angela, she is good at what she does and would be a good choice if I may offer my vote if need be, I have seen her in the infirm...she does well, a little moody but who wouldn’t be at times in the infirm"

Chestnut says, "Aye she is nice and ya be moody too if you tell someone not ta walk on a sore footpaw and they do, or stay in bed and they don't"   

Oz says, "I Also advise we give Dorarose and Angela some space please, some time alone for now to grieve in peace"   

About then the hare Zolomon enters and frowns, he has overheard enough "Brother L is......is dead?" A tear goes down the hares face “Will Mrs. D and Ms. A be ok...will they?"   

Ace says, "they will be ok in time, no one is ever ok after the death of a loved one and this was a mate as Oz has said leave them alone for now"   

Chestnut nods "Agreed...does Abbot Benar know of this?"
   
Oz says, "I am sure the abbot knows by now " He then frowns he isn’t sure as Brother Rafael wasn’t able to speak to many and he is unsure if Benar was found "I think"   

Benar makes his way down the steps and frowns "Told of what Oz, I am sorry I was in my study and had fallen asleep but if its important it should be clear to wake me please"   

Ace says, "I......" He looks at the badger "You tell him..."   

Chestnut sighs "I am not sure who's place but I can give news...Brother Leon has..he is dead I am sorry good sir"   

Zolomon sits in a chair and wipes away tears, he can only nod

Oz frowns, "Yes...Brother Leon is....is dead, he was found. I am unsure by whom or where he was placed, my guess is the infirmary, Brother Rafael is up there I know, Angela is with Dorarose"   

Benar listens to each in turn and then slowly sits down in one of the closest chairs silently.
   
The hare Zolomon frowns " Wot...wot happens now?"   

Ace frowns as he walks forwards " I am sorry and details seem to not be totally known...yet"   

Chestnut says, "Well leaders know, that’s important...always important"   

Lacota walks briskly into the room, his paws clasped behind his back, his face expressionless, sandals making a patter against the worn stone floor. "Yes, we do. It is something of a shock..."   

Benar holds up a paw for silence, " I can learn details later. For now we be there for Dorarose and her family, and make sure they are ok during this time. Others will be told and...a funeral planed sometime in the next few days"
   
Oz says, "Agreed...anything else that needs discussed can wait "   

Ace nods a hello to Lacota as he sighs “This is indeed a sad time for the abbey"   

Chestnut says, "I think that head guard fellow of Ferravale is letting Blisa and Ferravale know of..Brother Leon's passing"   

Lacota purses his lips. "Of course." He knows better than most what DoraRose must be going through. "In the meantime, I believe Angela will likely take over in the interim until we can select a full time replacement, don't you think? She's the most skilled healer we have right now..."   

Benar nods "She is....but for the next few days she may want to spend time with family, then decide. It could even be decided she stays on full time, but I am making no decides as of yet. Brother Rafael can be in charge a couple days to allow Angela some time to grief with her family and be there for Dorarose. There will be a meeting on...replacement but for today at least let’s not think of it, it’s too early and this happen only this morning from my understanding"   

Oz says, "Yes I believe this morning and Angela would be a good choice, she has been in charge even of the infirmary a couple times, like when Leon and Dorarose went to salamandrstoron for a few weeks, and time to grief would be good"
   
Ace asks, "does one truly get over the loss of a loved one? It takes much time, sure if can lessen but never totally go away"
   
Chestnut is just silent, he has had his own loss in his life but rarely speaks of it   

Lacota shakes his sadly. "So sudden..." He looks at Ace, frowning. "No. One does not... Ever." He leaves it at that, not in the mood to elaborate further. "But yes, Brother Rafael would be a fine choice, as well. We shall see what the other Elders think once we have the meeting."
   
Benar nods "A meeting will be after...Brother Leon's..funeral, which will need planed" He wipes away a tear "I shall speak to Dorarose and whomever else may have more details on what happen as I know he was missing a few days, it was thought at first he may of went with the group to...forgot now where Minsc and Brother Gorvenalus went to"   

Oz answers "The ruins of Willowbark Abbey.....Lilymoore is with them in fact, but I am unsure how long they will be away. I have only heard bits and pieces of what happen to Leon, a raven that’s now dead seems the main cause of it,  the raven Eclipse  was killed"   

Ace says, "well good ridice to the foul raven then"       

Lacota hmms, nodding his head. "I see. Well. At least he won't bother us again."   

Benar says, "alright thank you for some news. We will get our chance to say goodbye to Brother Leon, say any words needed as I find a day for a funeral all can come to who wants to come"   

Oz says, "I am sure beast from Ferravale and some from woodlands would want to be here for a memorial service"
   
Benar nods slowly as he is silent right now, "This is indeed....sudden and will take some time to get over the shock of loss"   

Lacota mmms, nodding. "It will be hard to adjust."
   
Oz says, "Yes it will be and it will effect Dorarose the most....I know how I when I lost my mate a long time ago, Dorarose will need us more than ever now to be there for her"
   
Benar nods in agreement "Oz is right. There is a time to grief alone but we can't let her grief alone for very long. I do not want any beast to get deep into depression or try and lock themselves in rooms and not speak to anyone"   

Lacota frowns, knowing the depression he went through after Krystal died. "Yes... She needs support... I'll... I'll try to talk to her..."   

Oz says, "Talking to her will be good, it helps to talk sometimes. And I remember when, "He frowns " Zinnia locked herself in the library for two days after her father died, talking helped her once she choose to listen, I Only hope Dorarose lets us talk to her and listens to us, that she knows we care and are there for her"
   
Benar says, "Yes we all take time to speak to her, see if she is alright or see if she needs anything. A Simple smile or if she allows a hug. Maybe help her out with chores, things like that. Make sure she eats well also as I don’t wish to hear of her making herself ill"   

Lacota sighs. "I know exactly what she's going through. And it'll take her time."   

Oz says, "a long time yes but we also can’t let her go too deep into depression, that’s not good for anyone"   

Benar sighs as he slowly stands" I need to...see Brother Leon and then will see if I can speak with Dorarose. The next few days will be hard for others as well."   

Oz asks, "Would you like some beast to go with you Benar?"   

Lacota nods. "I'll be up later."   

Benar says, "You both can come if you would like" He nods and heads upstairs " Alright"

Oz follows the abbot up to where Leon’s body is at and stays beside him.

Benar sighs as he looks at Leon and lays a paw on him, “I will miss you my friend” He stays a short while and then leaves the room to  let the healers clean the body and place Master Healer Brother Leon into a clean abbey robe, as well as his colored surocoat, minis the herbs that were inside.

In This Log:
Oz-Papa Oz and Redwall BadgerMother
Patch-Spy and Thief, A rat
Ace-Scout in Mossflower Defenders
Moseley-Heron

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You stand on a grassy sward between two cottages.  To the south you see a small, calm pond.  To the north lies an open space where the Abbey has its feasts in the warmer seasons. To the east is the Great Hall, a massive structure that rises far above the abbey walls and is completed with large towers that pierce upwards into the sky.  The main building is completed with a large, iron banded door that would allow one into the Great Hall.
Coolness has swept into the air now, bringing with it the autumn leaves of the orchards.  Coating the trails that lace and move through the dying grass and flowers.  Regardless of the death of plants, the area is beautiful in its gold and orange season.  The abbey is sporting the colors in full pride.
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Oz walked carefully onto the entry, with ice around in spots now he was extra careful when he walked and had his staff with him when he was outside. It was slightly windy today as the cold weather was finally setting in.

Moseley landed in the entry and looked around, wind was not his friend today but it most likely caused smaller birds more problems.   

Oz heard the wings and stayed where he was, hearing the voices of novices he soon learned a heron had landed and he only knew of one around Redwall "Greetings Mosely, how are you doing today?"   

Moseley says, "Moseley is good wind is not a friend today no "   

Oz nods "I heard from the sparrows...also we may require your aid on something, our Master Healer is missing"   

Moseley tilts his head "What is friend badger needing Mosely do...look for healer mouse? Where last see healer mouse and when?"
   
Oz answers " Brother Leon was last seen at Ferravale a week and a half ago and has not returned, no note or anything and that is not like him, even if he may of went with friends on a trip, I think he has not" He frowns "Which means he is in trouble, the sort we don’t know as the woods seem safe and clear of dangers and no other troubles have come around, just the normal ice and snow that’s starting now"   

Moseley nods as he gathers the info "Mosely get view from high up, in sky and try and find missing mouse for you. Anything else Mosely need to know?"   

Oz smiles a little “Thank you Moseley that will be very helpful my friend"   

Moseley bows "Moseley is glad to help his friends and will do his best to help"   

Oz sighs, he had just spoken with a heron and now leaned against his staff as he thought, it was barely after lunch and the dibbuns or either napping or in a class.
   
Ace walked over to the badger "That, my friend, was one large bird...so what is going on today sir....seems too windy to do much, then suppose a large bird can handle the wind better than say a sparrow"   

Oz nods "Yes and it is windy and getting cold weather now. We have had a dusting of snow and I am sure more will come soon in the next week or two. The dibbuns want snow, and as much as I may like it...it needs to wait"   

Ace says, "Why wait...snow can be fun unless one is lost in it"   

Oz says, "We have a Master Healer missing right now."       

About then a rat, Patch shows up and stops “What...." He walks over "That healer mouse is missing? My guess he is off healing who knows who..why worry ya fur"
   
Ace frowns "Missing? I could see if the Mossflower Defenders can look, not sure whom is in charge with Xander away...Marek maybe"   

Oz says, "I am unsure and Patch.....he is missing, no note as he usually does even if he is an hour late....and Dorarose is going a little crazy with worry about it"

Patch frowns "Ok...yeah that’s bad and who ever id the cause they most likely a dead beast, the Master Healer’s mate is an insane beast when she is a little grumpy..this...yeah I plan to stay de heck away from the insane mouse...far away"

Ace says, "Arnt you de rat that likes to get into trouble....a spy and a thief who best pray he isn’t the cause of this current issue"   

Oz just steps back as the rat gets a little...defensive
Patch speaks, "Now ya wait a moment I had nothing ta do with this at all.....I rather like living you see and that Dorarose is not the best beast to anger and now someone possibly has her mate....yeah...as I said I like living pain free and I don’t know nothing either..sorry trust me if I did ya all would know first...well she would cause she most likely get mad if she was 2nd ta know"
   
Ace says, "Maybe you could keep an eye out then, ask around"   

Patch hmmphs "Whats in it for me?"   

Oz clears his throat "Me not telling Dorarose you heard of this and refused to help"
   
Ace chuckles a little but waits to see the reply to this   

The rat pales a little and nods "Sure I am on the case sure thing stripes....I can ask at the Black gull maybe and around there"   

Oz nods "Good Patch, also Vojin is looking for Leon as well so you can relay info to him..Vojin is head guard of Ferravale now"
   
Ace says, "I know him...a nice wildcat and will make a fine head guard"   

Patch rolls his eyes "I knew he was Head Guard...duhhh....I make it my business to know leaders of anything..well know who they are, maybe not personally know them'”
   
Oz says, "Let’s just find Leon...before it gets too deep into cold weather"       

Ace says, "I agree the sooner we find him, or least what happen so we can find him...the better I shall gather some of the Mossflower Defenders that are still in Mossflower"   
Oz says, "Sounds like a good plan the more looking is better"   

Patch nods "To which I am starting now" He heads off and then north in the direction of the Black Gull
   
Ace says, "Sooo...can he be trusted sir?"   

Oz nods "Yes Patch can be trusted, he will do his best to find out something and report back soon as he can." He smiles a little trying to not worry about the missing healer "Want to get out of the cold and get some hot mint tea?"   

Ace smiles "With honey yes sir" He goes to follow Oz inside   

Oz nods as he goes inside and makes the mint tea and has honey if it’s wanted.