Battle of Malkariss

The battle which occured in the underground kingdom of Malkariss.The rat army, or Host, of Nadaz was fighting against the small band led by Matthias. This battle is split up into three parts.

In the first section of the battle, the small group of adults who were trying to free their children. This included Matthias, Jess Squirrel, Basil Stag Hare, Jabez Stump, Orlando the Axe and Cheek the young otter. Though they fought valiantly, the numbers of the Host began to beat them down.

The second part of the battle consisted of the single combat between the Wearet and Matthias. The two seemed equally matched in skill, but the Wearet's size and never-flagging energy finally was too much for Matthias. He toppled over a cliff. Orlando slew the Wearet, though.

In the third part of the battle, the Host, seeing their champion defeated, attacked anew. In the meanwhile, Matthias had killed Malkariss the polecat and rallied the slaves (including Elmtail the squirrel) and returned to the attack. Also, Mattimeo, Tim Churchmouse, Tess Churchmouse, Sam Squirrel, Cynthia Bankvole, Jubilation Stump and Auma. This time, the Host was driven back and slaughtered. Nadaz hid in the white statue of Malkariss, but Orlando brought it crumbling about his ears and he was crushed.