User:Eloise the Scholar

General Salutations

Greetings! My name is Eloise the Scholar, the studliest mole you shall ever encounter... unless, of course, you meet my uncle Egbert. Though I suspect he is advancing in seasons while I advance in knowledge. Well! Enough of that. Welcome to my page, with all the information you shall ever desire about me. I don't mean to boast, but I do believe my page is among the best. Well then! Get on with it, Eloise, don't bore your guests! Right!

Biography

I don't suppose you know a good deal about my life up to this point? I didn't think so. Well, I will admit that, at one time, I was one of those rough and rustic moles who dig holes and use atrocious grammar in their speech. What? Surely you don't think that just because I am a mole, I use their mode of speech? Of course not! However, before I met my uncle, I was quite the country molemaid.

My large family was living only a few leagues from Castle Floret at the time. I don't mind admitting that it was quite pleasant. But then my mother, Grulee, told me, her favorite daughter Burrla (yes, I had a mole name! You didn't think that I was always named Eloise?), that I should visit the castle. I must say I wasn't to happy about it at the time. But Grulee insisted, for her brother hadn't been visited for ever so long, being so different from the other moles. I agreed, and went up to the castle on the cliffs.

I was welcomed in by some otters and was directed to my uncle. I was quite shocked when I met him. My mother had warned me of his strange ways, but I wasn't prepared for his vast knowledge and proper (I found it beautiful) speech. I was only supposed to stay for the afternoon, but I was so fascinated that I completely forgot about home until evening.

When I got home, the sun had set and my mother Grulee was very cross. I was scolded and sent to bed. In bed I did some thinking. I had been captivated by Egburt's intelligent way of speaking and of his knowledge. Why, he had a high position in the Squirrelking's palace! I had always thought that being a rustic mole was best, but now I hungered for knowledge.

The next day, I summoned enough courage to ask Grulee to allow me to study with Egburt. She was very surprised, and a bit sad, but, being a kind and understanding mole, let me go. I packed up a few things, promised to visit every week, and again went to the castle.

I told my uncle my decision. He too was surprised, but not as much as my mother. "I saw that you were that kind of mole, first time I looked at you!" he said to me.

I then began my studies as Castle Librarian and Archivist of Floret-in-training. Egburt taught me proper speech and showed me all of the scrolls, tomes, books, and volumes in his vast library. Soon I had changed my name to Eloise, which Egburt said is a fine, scholarly name to have. I have been training ever since, though Uncle Egburt had told me that I will soon be taking his place as Castle Librarian and Archivist of Floret. I am anticipating this moment with bated breath, but until then, I will learn all that is to be learned in this wonderful place.

Preferences

I have read through many records in the library. Here are some of my preferences in dealing with the Redwall records.

Favorite books

Salamandastron
Martin the Warrior

Favorite protagonists

Gonff
Nimbalo the Slayer
Sarobando
Bragoon

Favorite antagonists

Ungatt Trunn
Ferahgo the Assassin
Gruntan Kurdly

Favorite grey characters

Romsca
Blaggut