Speaking Of Cluny's Characterization, Did You Know That Four Out Of The Twenty-two Books Have Rats As

Speaking of Cluny's characterization, did you know that four out of the twenty-two books have rats as their main villain?

Mariel of Redwall with Gabool the Wild, a searat

Redwall (of course) with Cluny the Scourge, a bilge rat

The Long Patrol with Damug Warfang, a greatrat (apparently)

and Loamhedge with Raga Bol, written in the wiki just as "rat."

Interesting, huh? That's 18%

Ooooooo do I have the mind to bring an old project backkkk!!

This is such an interesting idea, actually. I always think of the show as less authentic and more childish- which it technically is. However, I’m now realizing that all of the visual footage we have of everything emotional in the books is from the show! Duh, me.

It’s actually really emotional, isn’t it? The footage of everyone after Rose’s death, Martin and Grumm and Brome in particular- is like, renowned. At least by me and my blog.

Thank you for inspiring my realization :)

So... how the hell did Redwall’s TV series get away with it?

So many deaths. Not a lot of blood but a lot of impalements, stabs and pretty darn brutal ways to go. Mattimeo and other children are enslaved, being forced from their families with little hope of escape unless their parents can catch up.

I especially love how sincere it was even in a medium that may overstep its attempts to appeal to kids. I hope a time may come when this version of Redwall can continue in a similar way since a lot of kids TV has come a ways where this kind of story wouldn’t be out of the ordinary.

Also how did the Canadian cast pull off those authentic British accents?

Happy fall! This is really a great selection of illustrations. Beautiful

From The Great Redwall Feast and A Redwall Winter's Tale written by Brian Jacques, illustrated by Christopher Denise.

I’ve been kind of working on a system for myself and my blog, and I really enjoy not remembering/checking on what’s in my queue until it’s posted lol. It’s like a fun treat- “woah! A new post from my favorite creator! Look how fun that thing I did is.”

<3 :3

I’ve been talking to my friend and they’re very motivated about a Redwall oc, I’m very excited and I love it. The idea is that they’re from the island in the great inland sea so they’re kinda wacko. Love. Ahh!!

sketches of my WIP redwall ocs for @rose-of-redwall :]

Dotti: I spoke to the security officer at the scene. Brocktree: What did they say? Dotti: "Go away".