Triss is a brave squirrelmaid - enslaved by the evil ferret King Agarnu of Riftgard and his cruel daughter, Kurda. But, secretly, Triss is planning a daring escape by sea . . .

As Triss sets sail, three young friends leave Salamandastron in search of adventure - and a pair of Dibbuns goes missing in Mossflower Woods. After three dangerous journeys, the travellers' paths cross at Redwall Abbey - where Triss will discover her true destiny, and a new champion will rise to carry the sword of Martin the Warrior and fight for the future of Redwall . . .