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Longtail Archers

Longtail Horde archers from the Nelvana Redwall TV Series

The Longtail Horde was a group of rats known for their ability to move around undetected swiftly and silently, due to their skill, and to the flecked grey and black fur, which acted as camouflage. Their primary weapons were bows and arrows, but they also carried daggers.

Their knowledge of the Great South Plateau allowed them to lead slavers and their prisoners through the treacherous land and bring them to the Kingdom of Malkariss. During the time of Mattimeo, they escorted the young captured slaves through the forest, fending off the Painted Ones who attacked them long enough to escape. The horde also operated a ferry across the river, enabling the traveling party to reach the other end and avoid attacks from its carnivorous fish residents.

When Matthias and his friends arrived at the river, the Longtail Horde kept them at bay with arrows. While the Redwallers escaped downstream, the horde followed them. The horde was eventually defeated when the Sparra, led by Queen Warbeak, attacked them. Stonefleck was slain, and the horde fled.

Seasons later they were defeated by Log-a-Log Briggy's grandfather, a leader of the Guoraf at the time. They were driven into the desert south of the gorge.

Known Members[]

Nelvana Redwall TV Series[]

In the Nelvana Redwall TV Series, the horde members wield spears and axes in addition to bows.

Books[]

The Longtail Horde appears in Mattimeo and was mentioned in Loamhedge.

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