Vleflain is a warren that was founded by Groundsel after the Battle of Watership Down at the suggestion of Hazel. It is mentioned Buckthorn, Strawberry, and Avens became the core of its Owsla.
History[]
Hazel originally suggested the idea of a joint warren partway between Watership Down and Efrafa to General Woundwort, who rejected this offer of peace and mutual benefit. Woundwort's successor Campion later gave his approval for the warren's foundation.
Kehaar scouted a good location for the warren, which was later approved by Groundsel and Hazel. Several rabbits from Efrafa moved to the new warren under Groundsel's leadership.
A former hutch rabbit named Stonecrop later joined the warren after defending it from a weasel attack.
Eventually, Campion came into the habit of visiting Vleflain to take rabbits out on Wide Patrol. Groundsel was initially suspicious of him, speculating that he was plotting to conquer Vleflain, and called on Hazel and Fiver for help. Campion explained that he had no such ambitions and only wanted to continue the Wide Patrol tradition, and Hazel invited him back to Watership Down to teach patrolling there.
Known Members[]
- Groundsel (Chief Rabbit)
- Avens (Captain of Owsla)
- Buckthorn (officer)
- Strawberry (officer)
- Loosestrife
- Knapweed
- Stonecrop