Fermald the Ancient, was a very old female squirrel of Redwall Abbey who was exceptionally introverted in her old age and chose to live alone in the Abbey's attic. She became seemingly senile and was usually content being alone and would often recite cryptic riddles and rhymes. Fermald quite enjoyed fishing on the Abbey pond, chasing after Grimjaw. She also carried with her an exquisitely carved wooden spoon.