Redwall Abbey

Appears In: every book except Lord Brocktree




This ancient Abbey is located in Mossflower and takes more than twenty seasons to construct It is built from red sandstone found in the Quarry and rests almost atop Kotir's ruins. During the Great Mossflower War, Germaine (who has come to the woodlands with other survivors of Loamhedge's horrific plague) draws blueprints of what she dreams of being a new home for peaceful creatures. She is its first Abbess, and the co-founder Martin is its first Warrior. The name "Redwall" is derived from the rosy hue the walls give off when struck by sunlight, and also because of the sandstone colour. It is home to many woodlander species, all of whom play a vital role in its daily upkeep, infants are known as Dibbuns, and an Abbot or Abbess often rules. Some have a specific role such as Friar, Bellringer, Gatekeeper, and Cellarkeeper. While its residents value peace, they do not hesitate to fight in the name of freedom. The famous tapestry of Martin the Warrior can be found within Great Hall, and it is believed that his very spirit rests in the stones as well as this magnificent piece. Redwall Abbey stands as a symbol of hope and prosperity, and has been around for innumerable generations. Despite many a warlord attempting to conquer it, it continues to soar above Mossflower and will do so for time immoral.


Regions of Redwall
Apiary
Attic
Bell Tower
Cavern Hole
Cellar
Dormitories
Gatehouse
Great Hall
Infirmary
Kitchen
Lawns
Library
Orchard
Pond
Roof
Warbeak Loft


Redwall Charter
-To be brothers and sisters of peace and goodwill while living together under the protection of Redwall Abbey.
-Forsake all unnecessary forms of violence, not only to Mossflower, its trees, grasses, flowers, and insects, but to all living creatures.
-Help and comfort the dispossessed.
-Harbor orphans and waifs.
-Offer shelter to all creatures alike.
-Give clothing, warmth and food to any beast or creature that is deemed in need of such.
-Educate and learn, particularly in the healing arts, comfort the sick, nurse the injured and help the wounded.
-Take food from the earth and replenish the land by caring for it; husbanding the crops, living in harmony with the seasons always.
-To honor and protect friends and brethren, only raising paw to do battle when life at Redwall is threatened by treachery and the shadow of war; at these times every Redwall creature should show courage, fortitude and obedience to the Father Abbot. The taking of another life must always be justified and never carried out in a wanton manner.