Bragoon and Saro
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Bragoon and Sarobando, the latter Saro for short, are a pair of fictional characters from the Redwall novel series. Bragoon is an anthropomorphic otter, while Sarobando is a squirrel.
Bragoon and Saro lived at Redwall Abbey when they were young. They were renowned Dibbun troublemakers, always pulling pranks and getting into mischief. It was a relief to all when they departed to rove the world. They had many adventures through the long seasons, traveling all throughout the country surrounding Redwall. During this time, Bragoon was briefly a Skipper of Otters, but Saro wasn't too fond of the idea, so he gave it up.
Bragoon and Saro finally returned to Redwall many seasons later. Whilst there, they learned of the plight of a young hare named Martha Braebuck, and resolved to help her. The two set off for Loamhedge Abbey, Bragoon carrying the Sword of Martin. However, they were followed by Martha's brother, Hortwill Braebuck, and his two friends. The lifelong friends found themselves hard pressed to put up with the young ones.
Along the way, the two had more adventures, including an encounter with Lonna Bowstripe. After reaching Loamhedge, they investigated for the parchment they had been sent to find, which contained a cure for Martha's paralysis. However, they were unable to locate it, and so the two forged one, given away later by Bragoon's poor spelling and Saro's bad handwriting. During the return trip, the two stayed behind to do battle with the forces of Kharanjul, succeeding only to find themselves fatally wounded. The two clasped hands as they passed on, and Martha kept her promise to them, dancing upon Redwall's wall-top with her newfound ability to stand.
Bragoon and Saro were both warriors, and were armed accordingly. Aside from Martin's sword, Bragoon wielded a staff, but could fight quite well with his own limbs. As for Saro, she was skilled with a sling.
In the audiobook of Loamhedge, Bragoon was voiced by Tim Lynskey and Saro by Angela Mounsey.
