Kotir was an aging fortress constructed out of red sandstone from the quarry near the River Moss in western Mossflower Woods. Many seasons prior to the Great Mossflower War, the stronghold had been abandoned by unknown residents. It was discovered and named Kotir by Verdauga Greeneyes, who inhabited the castle along with his family and the Thousand Eye Army. After Verdauga was murdered, his daughter Tsarmina ruled the fortress.
Kotir was built upon a large lake that served as the prison for the Gloomer. When the woodlanders realized this, they attempted to re-route a nearby river and flood the fortress. However, the water poured in at such a slow rate that they determined it would not completely flood until many seasons later. It was described to be gradually falling to ruin even before it was flooded, but it was still fairly strong.
When the Corim learned that the flooding process would take entirely too long, they managed to use the Wuddship to dam the River Moss, and dramatically increase the rate of flooding. After the water had risen to the point where half of Kotir was flooded, the woodlanders used a ballista built by Timballisto to destroy the castle, leaving nothing but a lake. Later this lake became a pond, and Redwall Abbey was built over it.
Seasons later, it was discovered that the south wall of Redwall Abbey was built over the northwest part of Kotir's wall tower. After the wall collapsed, several Redwallers explored the ancient fortress and discovered a riddle and riches left by Verdauga long ago, which were hidden behind a window. The treasure consisted of many weapons and other trinkets made of silver and gold.
The cellar of Kotir was larger than Great Hall, which is an indication of the size of the castle.
Books[]
Kotir appears in Mossflower and The Long Patrol, and is mentioned in The Sable Quean.
Media[]
Kotir appears in The Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer and Caverns of Kotir.