Stryk Redkite was a large female red kite. She originally lived in the Northern Mountains. Stryk made her nest on a small branch sticking out of the mountainside; however, the branch soon rotted away and broke off, leaving Stryk to bounce down the mountain, breaking her wing as she went down. Later Stryk returned to the mountains and married another giant red kite named Skine. She visited Redwall with her mate and her daughter, May, who was named after Sister May as Stryk perceived her to be a fierce fighter. Stryk spoke with a northern accent, like most other mountain hawks and eagles.