Infirmary
The Infirmary is the medical facility of Redwall Abbey. Sick and wounded residents and visitors are usually taken to the Infirmary for the receipt of healthcare. The Infirmary is generally managed by a Sister or Brother with experience or knowledge in therapeutics. During Abbot Mortimer's time, he led the Infirmary and treated patients himself.
The Infirmary is located on the same floor as the dormitories. Its cupboards are filled with remedies, herbs, roots, and poultices prepared by the caretakers to assist with curing illnesses and healing injuries.
During General Ironbeak's siege of Redwall, he and his army conquered the Infirmary briefly.
When Redwall was ravaged by Dryditch Fever, the Infirmary became filled with so many patients and convalescents that it was expanded into the upper-gallery dormitory.
Known Caretakers
[edit]Redwall Abbey generally has a resident, usually a mouse, in the official position of Infirmary Keeper or Herbalist; if this is not the case, medical experts provide care to those who need it inside the Infirmary.
Trivia
[edit]- Watch Brian Jacques discuss herbalism and medieval medicine here.