It is only a small number of stairs that lead to the Great Hall; a vast and grand open room, where before you on the largest wall lies the Tapestry; generations work of Redwall''s Brothers and Sisters that depict the history of their way of life; and most prominently of their Founder.

There stands Martin the Warrior; such a proud and tall figure, who is shown with vermin fleeing left and right from his visage, fierce, but somehow calming and warm at the same time; for it depends just how good your heart is...

You''d be forgiven then, caught in his eyes; that you quite forgot you were walking to the abbess, when a small cough roused the senses to attention.

"Welcome... welcome to our home..."

"Here where the land lies wild, but fruitful, find yourself sanctuary in our home - be you bold mouse, dashing hare, or frightened fox - no beast without reason shall ever be turned away; and we hope you will come to our hospitality too..."

"Please... sit by us, eat, drink and warm at our fire... for our doors are always open..."