Dandin

Dandin the Swordcarrier was said to be the great-grandson of Gonff the Mousethief, and is distantly related to Abbess Bryony. He was chosen by the Spirit of Martin the Warrior to wield his Sword.

Bryony and Dandin have both been described as being the great-granchildren of Gonff, but since Outcast of Redwall takes place chronologically before Mariel of Redwall, it is more likely that Bryony is the real great-grandchild, and Dandin is just a descendant. See the Family Tree page for more information.

Brother Hubert gave Dandin a flute that belonged to Gonff, which was given to Gonff by Abbess Germaine.



In Mariel Of Redwall
During his childhood at Redwall Abbey, he was great friends with Saxtus and Durry Quill. Dandin was also the "Bellringer" of the Abbey, before the Bell Tower was built. The "Bell" was in fact a hollow log, beat upon with two sticks. Later on, he befriended Mariel Gullwhacker and traveled along with her, Durry, and Tarquin Longleap Woodsorrel to the isle of Terramort Isle to engage Gabool the Wild in battle.

In The Bellmaker
After contributing to Gabool's downfall, Dandin and Mariel quested to Southsward and beyond together. With the aid of the other creatures, they helped to rid Southsward of Urgan Nagru, the Foxwolf. His fate is unknown.

Dandin