Asmodeus (Redwall Season 1)

Asmodeus is the eleventh episode of Season 1 of the Nelvana Redwall TV Series.

Summary

In Redwall Abbey's Great Hall, Matthias and Constance discuss how he'll need to defeat Asmodeus Poisonteeth to retrieve the sword of Martin the Warrior.

Cluny the Scourge orders Fangburn and Darkclaw to pressgang Mossflower Woods residents into his horde.

Matthias and Constance review a map of The Quarry and make final preparations for his quest. Cornflower Fieldmouse wishes Matthias well on his journey, while Basil Stag Hare and Abbot Mortimer also see him off.

In Mossflower, Matthias avoids Cluny's horde members, who are out seeking new recruits. He encounters Guosim and the Guerilla Union of Shrews in Mossflower. When they begin arguing, he departs on his own, traverses a river, and sets up camp. The shrews hold multiple votes on whether or not to help him.

Cluny reviews the woodlanders captured by his horde.

Matthias awakens to find that the shrews have joined his campsite, and are preparing breakfast. Log-a-Log arrives, and he ferries Matthias, Guosim, and Mingo across the river. While tying up their log, Mingo is consumed by Asmodeus. The others follow the snake tracks and fall down a hidden passage into Asmodeus' lair; Guosim goes missing. Log-a-Log and Matthias wander the tunnels and find Guosim, deceased. Continuing onward, the pair discovers Asmodeus sleeping, with the sword nearby. Matthias retrieves it.

Warbeak observes as Cluny builds his army.

Asmodeus awakens from his slumber, sees Log-a-Log, and attempts to eat him. Matthias stabs the snake, and Log-a-Log flees. Asmodeus pursues the pair through his tunnels.

The shrew tribe crosses the river on a raft, and looks for them.

Asmodeus corners Matthias and Log-a-Log as the shrews descend into the Quarry. The snake starts hypnotizing Matthias, but the Spirit of Martin the Warrior fills him, and he beheads the enemy. The shrews are grateful for his heroism.

Cluny motivates his troops, urging them to destroy Redwall. The shrews promise to help Matthias fight Cluny.

Official Synopsis

Matthias sets off to find Asmodeus and recapture Martin's sword. Helped by the shrews of Mossflower he finally meets his foe in the deep caverns where he guards the Warrior's sword-- the object of Matthias' quest. In a terrible battle Matthias kills Asmodeus. At last the serpent is dead and the sword is his. Now he can truly be the protector of Redwall. But news of Cluny's assault reaches him and he realizes he is trapped deep underground.

Differences from Redwall

• In the book, none of the other shrews enter the tunnel.
• Mingo was only mentioned in Redwall, but had a larger role in the episode.

Featurettes

Segments include:

• "Redwall Music"
• "Medieval Instruments"
• "Character Spotlight: Guosim"
• "Ask the Author: Brian Jacques" - Have you ever tried any of the food in Redwall?

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Streaming

Asmodeus is available for streaming on Nelvana's official Treehouse Direct YouTube channel.

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Note: This article is about the TV episode. If you're looking for the character, see Asmodeus Poisonteeth.

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