"I never took to that Riftun, 'e was a snootynosed rat." - Plugg Firetail
Riftun was Captain of the Ratguard at Riftgard. He badly mistreated the slaves, more, perhaps, than any other beast. He was the highest-ranking Ratguard, for he knew about the importance of King Sarengo's crown and paw ring, but his second-in-command, Lieutenant Flith, did not.
Riftun accompanied Princess Kurda and her brother on their voyage to recapture Triss, Welfo, and Shogg, and to ensure that Kurda and Bladd didn't kill each other. The Freebooter crew of Plugg Firetail took an instant dislike to him, especially the weasel Tazzin.
One stormy night, while Riftun was with Kurda on the ship's deck, Triss and Shogg's vessel sailed past them. As he was about to throw his spear and kill Shogg, lightning struck the metal spearhead, killing him instantly. Vorto succeeded him as captain.
Trivia[]
- Riftun is the only character in the Redwall series to die from electrocution.