Abbot Durral

Abbot Durral was an old male mouse leader of Redwall Abbey who served in the role for seven seasons. He was known to be very humble and kind, and enjoyed cooking, having once worked in the kitchen prior to the ascension to his higher position.

During his seventh and final season as Abbot, Durral was kidnapped by monitor lizards under the command of Lask Frildur, who believed the Redwallers were hiding the Tears of all Oceans. Frildur intended Durral to be held in captivity by Ublaz Mad Eyes until the Redwallers could locate the pearls and exchange them as ransom. During the return voyage to Sampetra with his captors, Durral befriended Romsca, the ferret captain of the Waveworm.

Romsca saved the Abbot's life from the cannibalistic lizards of Frildur several times before her own death. After Frildur, Romsca, and their entire crew died during a mutiny, Durral was left alone on the ship. He still drifted to Sampetra, where he was subsequently detained by Ublaz. He was later rescued by Martin II, Grath Longfletch, and their friends. Durral bestowed the crown of Ublaz on Hawm in gratitude for the assistance he and his seals provided to Martin and Grath in the defeat of Sampetra corsairs. The Seal King safely guided the Abbot and his fellow travelers across the seas back to Redwall.

After his ordeal, Durral experienced dreams of Martin the Warrior, who provided identifying characteristics of the next leader of Redwall. With this information, he stepped down and passed the leadership role to Tansy, who succeeded him as Abbess. Durral then resumed kitchen duties with Friar Higgle Stump.