Abbot Glisam
Abbot Glisam was an old male dormouse leader of Redwall Abbey. He held the role for many seasons. His personality was different from most Redwall Abbots and Abbesses, who were inclined to heal and be peaceful. Like Abbot Daucus, Abbot Carrul, and Abbot Thibb, he tended to be more warlike; apparently, he had experience with the bow, as he was able to fire the weapon and have his arrows hit the ground near retreating enemies. It was also speculated that he had experience in sailing, for Rorgus called him his "shipmate" after Glisam told Sister Violet there was a lot she didn't know about him. He assisted in the search for the eyes of the Great Doomwyte Idol by helping solve riddles, and found one of the jewels hidden in a clay kitchen tray. After the defeat of Korvus Skurr, and the acquisition of the fourth and final Doomwyte Eye, Glisam had the jewels buried above the hill that was once the lair of the Doomwytes in honor of those who had died in the battle there.
In later seasons, he was confined to a wheelchair, due to his rheumatism. He had to be assisted by Infirmary Keeper Brother Torilis. After he appointed Perrit as his successor, Glisam became the Abbey school teacher, focusing especially on educating the illiterate hedgehog Umfry Spikkle.
Not to be confused with Friar Glisum.
Trivia
[edit]- Glisam's name is derived from glis, the latin word for certain species of dormice.
- Glisam is described as the "first Dormouse ever to reign as father", and is the only known dormouse leader of Redwall.