Nicodemus

Nicodemus is a recurring character in The 100 Acre Wood series. He was the Leader of the Rats of Thorn Valley.

History

In The 100 Acre Wood Prequel Trilogy - Nicodemus befriended Cholena who explores the forest. One day He and his large group of rats were captured by Humans and sent to The Labs of Nimh.

With help from Jonathan Brisby - The Rats escaped from Nimh and returned to the forest. Months passed. Nicodemus introduced two of his students Justin and Jenner to Cholena. But one day - Jenner became a very great threat and joins up with Pete to conquer the 100 Acre Wood.

In Winnie the Pooh and the Secret of Nimh - Nicodemus gave Mrs. Brisby a magical Amulet that makes her using her own powers. When the rats decided to move the Brisby family to a safer place away from a Plow - Jenner destroyed Nicodemus by causing the weight of a cinder block to crush him.

Captain Justin took over Nicodemus's place as the new leader of the rats and they moved away to Thorn Valley. They were safed from Nimh.