Heroes and Fools

Heroes and Fools is the ninth episode of Season 3 and the thirty-fifth episode overall of the Nelvana Redwall TV Series.

Summary

Wakka tries to pounce on Martin the Warrior as the Gawtrybe cheer him on. A fight breaks out between the two, and despite Wakka's best efforts to use dirty tactics, Martin forces him into submission. He and his squirrels disperse.

In the caved in Fort Marshank escape tunnel, Keyla digs furiously, providing an exit hole for the slaves. After breaching the surface, Brome goes to get help.

At the fort, Stumptooth and Bluehide converse about the weather atop a wall when they determine that the slaves who were in the prison pit escaped. They sound the alarm, and Badrang the Tyrant demands to know who's responsible. Fingers are pointed at Nipwort, who is tossed into the pit to find out where the captives went. Hisk and Fleabane are commanded to organize the horde.

Tramun Clogg finds Oilback's corpse. He agrees to a truce with Badrang until the escaped slaves are captured, and heads north, while Badrang goes south. With Marshank empty, Clogg plots on taking it for himself.

Nipwort exits the tunnel and spots the slaves running down the beach. He alerts Badrang, who gives chase.

Brome, Ballaw De Quincewold, Rowanoak, and Felldoh rush to aid the escapees. They spot Badrang pursuing them from above.

Martin, Laterose of Noonvale, Grumm Trencher, and Pallum march onward, spotting Boldred's cave in the mountainside. Rose notices that Martin is wounded from his battle earlier, and a rest break commences.

Brome and his companions lower ropes down for the slaves to climb up to them. After the last slave arrives at the top of the cliffs, the ropes are unsecured, causing mayhem for Badrang's horde members. Badrang tasks Hisk with tracking down their location; the rest return to Marshank.

Clogg lounges in Badrang's chair, quaffing his wine and consuming his food. He and his crew laugh at Badrang's miscalculation.

Martin and his companions get moving again, however the Gawtrybe have returned and surrounded them, insisting that they participate in a twisted game involving their lives. Martin convinces the squirrels to give the travelers a head start, and they begin climbing the mountain. The Gawtrybe pursues them.

Official Synopsis

Trapped in the tunnel, the slaves are able to make a huge effort and break out. Martin defeats Wakka, whose tribe abruptly vanishes into the forest ahead of them. The friends press on towards the towering mountain and discover that Martin is wounded; they stop to tend to him and wonder what is going to be set upon them next. At Marshank, Badrang discovers the escape and, assuming Clogg is somehow behind it, rushes off to find him. Outside Marshank, Clogg discovers that his attempt to assassinate Badrang failed and is amazed to find himself approached by Badrang seeking a truce in order to recapture the escapees.

Brome and Felldoh discover the dangerous truce and attempt to get the slaves to safety by scaling the huge cliffs as the pirates give chase where they barely escape! Defeated, Badrang returns to Marshank where Clogg, unaware of Badrang's return, has installed himself as the victor. Martin recovers from his wounds but the brave warriors are soon in danger again as the Gawtrybe attack, insisting on playing a deadly game of chase. The friends climb up to a small ledge-- but relief is short lived as the shrieking squirrels begin to scramble up in pursuit.

Featurettes

• Presenters: Featurette Girl 2, Featurette Boy 3

Segments include:

• "Keyla"
• "Pirate Weapons"
• "Brian Karn, On-line Editor"

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Streaming

Heroes and Fools is available for streaming on Nelvana's official Treehouse Direct YouTube channel.

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