Battle of the Longtail Horde

Occurs In: Mattimeo




This battle occurs on the Southern Plateau between the Longtail Horde and Matthias's group, including Warbeak's tribe. It starts when the woodlanders board a raft in an attempt to pursue Slagar's gang down the Wide River, however they are immediately attacked by the rat archers who fire off many arrows. They successfully kill numerous GUOSIM shrews before trying to chase after them aboard their own raft, though they discover it is still tied up. The rats, led by Stonefleck, eventually reach land where they fight Matthias's group and start to wear them down thanks to their larger numbers. The battle seems all but lost until Warbeak arrives with her tribe, and the vermin fall back as they realize they are outnumbered. Stonefleck attempts to desert upon seeing that his side is being defeated but is spotted and killed by Log a Log, who throws his rapier like a spear at the rat's unprotected back. The now-leaderless horde flee, but while the woodlanders are victorious they suffer losses including Warbeak.