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Log-a-Log is the title given to the shrew leaders of the Guosim, Guoraf, and Guosssom, as well as the Northwest Shrew Tribe. The Guosssom Log-a-Log holds the Blackstone as a mark of their title. Sometimes, they continue to use their given names, sometimes not. All Log-a-Logs and shrew leaders have been male, with the exception of Grenn, the first known Log-a-Log, who appears in Lord Brocktree, and Guosim, who appears in Redwall.

"Log-a-Log" is generally a hereditary title, passed down throughout the generations (e.g. Osbil succeeding Luglug). However, inheritors of the title can choose to abdicate the role (e.g. Garul). Guosim law also dictates that if a Log-a-Log is killed, the tribe member who avenges that death can become the new Log-a-Log (e.g. Dippler).

Historically, a family of shrews living on the Great South Stream operated a ferry and assisted travelers in crossing the river aboard a floating tree trunk, or log. Shouting "Logalogalogalogalog" was the method of attracting the ferry shrew's attention. Over the seasons, this booming beckoning evolved into the tribal leader's official title.

Known Log-a-Logs[]

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