Maurice the Giant Mothwarbler

Maurice the Giant Mothwarbler is a rarely seen but well-known forest legend in the Diplodicus & Sealion series. Feared by Mole, dreaded by Rabbit, and spoken of in hushed tones, Maurice is said to appear only when something in the forest has gone terribly wrong — usually involving frogs.

Despite his terrifying reputation, Maurice is known personally by Diplodicus & Sealion, who treat his arrival as a familiar and even welcome event. His sudden appearances tend to bring swift and dramatic conclusions to Mole and Rabbit’s more ambitious schemes.

Appearance

Maurice is a very large bird like creature, with purple feathers, a red crest on his head, orange legs and a yellow beak.

Personality

Maurice is imposing, unpredictable, and immensely powerful. He inspires absolute terror in Mole and Rabbit, while remaining oddly neutral toward Diplodicus & Sealion. Whether he is aggressive or simply misunderstood is unclear, but his intolerance for frogs is very well known.

Role

Maurice’s role in the stories is that of a legendary wild card — a mythical force of nature whose arrival instantly escalates events and usually spells disaster for anyone foolish enough to dismiss him as a myth.

Maurice is known to Diplodicus & Sealion, who appear comfortable in his presence. Mole firmly believes he does not exist (despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary), while Rabbit is utterly convinced he is real and imminently dangerous.

Appears In

EP17: The Giant Mothwarbler