Martin's Tomb

[Vilu Daskar]

Was Martin's tomb in the original Redwall Abbey plans.

[Redwaller]

Probably not. moles must have prepared it after his death.

[VedCassib]

I think it must have been. I've always had the impression that Martin made (or at least had a hand in making) the riddles that Matthias solves. Because all of the riddles fit together so well, I think Martin helped to design his tomb and requested to be buried there. We know there must have been some planning for the riddles as the abbey was constructed because Martin's shield, which was found in his tomb, fit perfectly into the abbey wall.

[Shadowed One]

I always thought that Martin secretly made the riddles, and because of that, he told the moles where he wanted his tomb.

[Ungatt Trunn]

Abbes Germain also had a tomb built for her, though it wasn't found until Mattimeo.

[Kitsune]

Based on the facts, it would have been way easier to have it built with Redwall, instead of just trying to dig a hole under the steps.

[Redwaller]

Then it must have been kept extremely secret.

[Ungatt Trunn]

Then it must have been kept extremely secret.

But why would they keep it a secret?

[Redwaller]

Dunno. Maybe because then there wouldn't have been any riddles.

[phoenixfoden]

It could have been a simple cellar but it was scrapped halfway through the build and closed up and later used as martins tomb.

[rachel25]

It could have been a simple cellar but it was scrapped halfway through the build and closed up and later used as martins tomb.

that a good point 

[Tam and Martin]

I think Martin planned his tomb then someone found the plans and asked someone (probably moles) to dig the grave.

[The Shade]

What, and Martin did'nt know about it?? I'm not sure....

[rachel25]

Yeah I agree with Shade they wouldn't have made him a tomb without him knowing t

[HeadInAnotherGalaxy]

Ah've alvayz vondered vot 'appened tae 'iz tomb after ze eventz o' Redwall. It never zayz anyzin' aboot it aftervardz.