Asmodeus (Redwall)

Asmodeus is a giant snake, one that has devoured many mice, shrews, rats and foxes, as well as about every other creature in and around Redwall Abbey. It is not known how long Asmodeus has lived, but it is thought to be many seasons. Asmodeus killed one of the kings of the sparrows, and stole Martin the Warrior's sword. At one point, Asmodeus cornered the fox Chickenhound and bit his face, scarring but not killing him. The maddened fox later became the slaver Slagar the Cruel. Some seasons later, the young hero Matthias came to Asmodeus' lair and beheaded the snake, reclaiming Martin's sword for Redwall. Most of the time, Asmodeus would use his hypnotic stare to paralyze his prey, then let his poison do the rest. Asmodeus was a very successful killer, until his demise.