Fire-swinger

The Fire-swinger is a type of missile weapon devised by Greypatch and his crew to weaken the defenses of Redwall Abbey. This weapon consists of a length of rope used as a grapnel, to which is attached a rock covered with grass and soaked in lamp oil. The soaked rock is lighted and hurled by the rope towards the wooden structure of the Abbey.

Fire-swinger attacks are very difficult to parry since they are airborne and can set any section of the Abbey on fire. The exploding shards from the crashing rock can also cause structural damage and personal injury. Another effect of this weapon is to force the creatures under siege to be in constant alert and under pressure.

Known Fire-Swinger Users

 * Greypatch
 * Deadglim
 * Bigfang
 * Frink
 * Ranzo