Chats of Odd Potions and Troublesome Shrews-Redwall Log

Redwall Log

Those involved:

Leon-Master Healer of the abbey

Benar-Abbot of Redwall

Volos—Visitor to Abbey

Oz-Papa Oz and Caretaker of the dibbuns

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.

Exits: Abbey's [Li]brary, [K]itchen, [C]avern [H]ole, [B]reezeway, [En]try, [Stairs]

Contents:

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The lunch rush largely over Volos has taken over a small section of the table, setting out a series of powders in little bottles which he has been sprinkling in to a small bowl and mixing together as he mutters under his breath. He's creeping out a few of the abbey dwellers but he doesn't seem to have noticed.

Benar wanders on in to see what is going on after receiving a report of the mouse's activities. Walking over toward him he raises a paw, "Volos... can I interrupt you for a moment to ask what you are up to?"

Volos' ear twitches but he doesn't look up or stop as he replies "No, but you may speak as I work if you must. Interruption is unwise and potentially unstable, besides which I must be finished before the weather changes"

Benar asks, "I see," He folds his arms into the sleeves of his habit "I must ask what you are doing? If it is unstable and unsafe I fear this is not an activity suited for the Great Hall, I would ask you to perform such activities out in the kitchen yard near the forge and kiln”

Leon makes his way down the stairs and into the great hall and does a quick look around to see whom is here or not here.

Volos adds a few drops of a liquid and gives it a few seconds to sizzle as a little smoke comes off of the concoction "I am working. I was asked for a solution to a problem and as such I am making a potion. In the right paws this is perfectly safe; it is the interruption that is a risk. I do not enjoy being interrupted. Was there something you wanted or is this mere curiosity?"

Benar says, "Yes Volos, this is me politely asking you to move your alchemical experiments outside and not to do them in the Great Hall, you are disturbing the Abbey Beasts with your behavior. You can finish what you are working on currently but next time please do it in the designated work area."

Leon walks over towards the abbot slowly as he doesn't want to know what Volos is doing really; he waits off to the side quietly.

Volos has an assortment of unknown ingredients in little bottles and he's mixing them apparently to some sort of recipe in his head, no one really knows what he's doing. Benar's words cause a short pause and Volos actually looks at the squirrel with a dark frown before he calmly continues working. There's a slight edge to his tone "I was unaware you had a specific work area for 'Alchemical Experiments' as you put it"

Benar says, "I didn't," He smiles warmly, "I do now, I will give you the key to one of the workshops out back in the Kitchen yard, please use that in the future Volos. I don't want the Abbey full of smoke or strange smells"

Leon clears his throat, but does otherwise let the two talk if it’s needed.

Volos seems to consider the option of a sheltered spot to work in peace as he finally produces a small empty bottle to pour the potion in to "That may be...acceptable. Will this work shop be shared or will longer term projects be safe from tampering?" His ear twitches again to Leon's cough "You have something to say?" he questions without looking at the other mouse.

Benar smiles at Leon and raises a paw in greeting, "Hello Leon, lovely to see you," He then turns back to Volos, "I'll give you the only key besides my own master key. I am quite happy for you to have your own space to work in. We can even equip it with whatever you may need though we do ask you contribute toward the upkeep of the abbey somewhat whilst you are here."

Leon nods "I was..achally going to speak to the abbot and no not of this" Gets that in just in case, as he nods to the abbot" Have you talked with Thorn yet I know she was fairly upset yesterday, and there is the issue with the....shrew, not sure where he was taken yet"

Oz enters with some mint tea, it is usually his hour of free time while the dibbuns sleep, he walks in and tilts his head to voices as he sits the tea down on a clear table “Is this a bad time to be in the great hall?"

Volos frowns again a little as he studies the potion for a moment before popping in a cork and pocketing it "Conditions to your generosity abbot? Just what do you consider contributing to the upkeep of your abbey?" There's a short pause as one of his ears swivels to Leon before he begins tidying up his ingredients "Thorn the rat? What has happened to her?" He keeps his tone as one of idle curiosity.

Benar looks at Leon, "I received your message, I have not done anything about the shrew as I have not seen them to talk to them. If they have abused our hospitality then I will have to ask them to leave." He frowns, "Thorn was attacked from what I understand or at least intimidated somehow..." He shakes his head, "And well Volos I'd ask you help in the herb garden perhaps? Just a couple of hours a week."

Oz frowns as he listens, he picks up his cup of mint tea, "Something happen to Thorn? When was this?"

Leon answers "Yesterday after lunch sometime, and he aimed to injure her..." He pulses before adding "I..had to...knock him out, but it was needed to prevent possible serious injury, his name is Sorex I believe and I have a feeling he would try and attack others if he had been able, any vermin spices in the abbey"

Volos frowns slightly with the news "It's clear her fears of how others saw her has been justified. The shrew is contained and will no doubt be dealt with?" He has to pause again for a moment with Benar's words "Your request to a powerful sorcerer is to work in your herb gardens? The ambition in this place is astonishing" He shakes his head.

Benar looks at Volos and smiles, "I am sure you know quite a lot about herbs and how to grow them and use them considering your work as an Alchemist and a Sorcerer. Perhaps in time we will be able to find you other things occupy your time with us Volos?" He frowns at Leon, "I see... it does sound like I may have to ask the Elders to back me in revoking our hospitality from this shrew... I will not tolerate unprovoked attacks on anyone, especially my adopted daughter... but I wish to speak with them first”

Leon nods "I would advise to make sure others are with you, just in case he gets violent again. Someone else had told him to back off and he shoved them out of the way, they are not hurt just a little bruised maybe. He may be in that unused office, but I am unsure"

Oz listens as they all talk, he takes a sip of the mint tea from his mug, "It seems we indeed do need a talk with this shrew."

Volos packs his things away in to the compartments of a satchel, clearing the table soon enough "I regret Abbot I have my own business to occupy my time, I certainly don't require help staying busy nor do I intend to stay longer than necessary. I shall permit my assistant to do your busy work but I have more pressing matters to see to" The other conversation on Thorn he listens to carefully but doesn't question further.

Benar says, "Very well Volos, I'll see that one of the Novices brings you that key today," He turns to regard Leon and frowns, "I see I will make sure to not meet them alone. What is their name?"

Leon says, "His name is Sorex or least that was a name given"

Oz asks, "DO you wish me to be there will you talk to the shrew Benar?"

Volos nods again "Very well and I will inform my assistant that he is to tend your gardens" He raises from his chair and picks up his stick to limp off towards the main doors outside "I shall leave you to your justice then"

Benar says, "I think Oz would be good, maybe Magramba," He regards Volos for a long moment, "Volos... you are our guest and our hospitality is legendary but we do expect our residents no matter how short term to give some aid toward the abbey and its upkeep. Please keep that in mind."

Leon nods, "I am just glad no one did get hurt yesterday, well apart from some minor bruising, nothing serious as if could of easily of been"

Oz listens as Volos heads out of the room as he speaks to Benar “Just let me know when I may be needed"

"I'm sure you expect a great many things" Volos replies dryly on his way out.

Benar nods to Oz and Leon “I need to do some things, I will speak with you later” He walks off out of the room.

Oz heads back the dibbuns after this as they will be looking for him soon.

Leon heads to the infirm.