Martin the Warrior has inspired countless beasts to fight against tyranny wherever they may be, and to never harm an innocent creature.
It is only suiting that he receive just recompense in song and poem, to live forever on, be it by paper or word of mouth.
I hope you enjoy the fruits of tireless days and nights of gathering and sorting, dear reader.
~Brother Irving, Recorder of Redwall Abbey in Mossflower Country.
Martin the Warrior, written by Charie Swordmaid []
- A young boy forced to serve a lord.
- This Mouse of the North fought the Stoat for his sword.
- While gaining new friends and also new foes.
- As this young mouse fought his bloodrath arose.
- Journeying south, he wandered far.
- To the mountain Lord, who gave him a star.
- The warrior saved the woodlanders all.
- The wicked cat queen, by his sword, did she fall.
- Now for his life, the battle became.
- They needed him there to help and sustain.
- He did heal but at a cost, the memories of his past were lost.
- He traveled north to find his shore.
- Recalling all the times before.
- Within the thousand grains of sand.
- Was that awful, barren land.
- He heard the tale. He knew the end.
- To them, a promise would he send.
- That all was well, their vows made good.
- To rest in peace, just as they should.
- His story told. Told with a vow.
- Martin the warrior would he be now.