The Roof
The Roof of Redwall Abbey is a region often inaccessible to most of its residents. It is marked by turrets, spires, and crenellations which can usually only be seen by birds, such as the Sparra colony. The roof features four birds carved in stone placed at the cardinal points. These statues indicate the direction in which the respective birds travel each season, with the southern statue containing a riddle from Abbess Germaine with directions to Loamhedge Abbey.
The roof also features a weather vane on the south gable. On the north pointer, Rufe Brush attached the Sword of Martin the Warrior, where Jess Squirrel and Matthias attempted to find it several generations later. The weather vane was smithed by Ferdy and Coggs Stickle in a memorable event during the construction of the Abbey.
| Bird | Direction | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Hawk | North | Northlands |
| Goose | West | Great Western Sea |
| Owl | East | Mossflower Woods |
| Crow | South | Southern Plateau |