Lost Tribe of Echidnas

The Lost Tribe of Echidnas (sometimes referred to as simply the Lost Tribe or the Forgotten Tribe) was a group of Echidnas who left Echidnaopolis to remain on the surface of Mobius rather than ascend into the sky with Angel Island.

Formation and Early Travels
The tribe was originally formed when Arrakis felt that it was unnatural for echidnas to leave the surface of the planet and that others should be allowed to follow him. Thus a group of echidnas who supported Arrakis' position left the city just before it ascended into the sky and the White Comet struck the planet. For hundreds of years the Lost Tribe sought to find a home for themselves on Mobius, though every time they found somewhere they were chased away by the locals or the setting proved inhospitable for their needs. After their technology broke down, it was decided the Tribe would search out the echidnas' original homeland - Albion. (KtE: #10)

Under the Leadership of Athair and Knuckles
Due to the city's secret location, the Lost Tribe search proved futile for hundreds of years. The tribe was always led by a Mitre (a "spiritual guide" or sorts), each time one died a new one was selected. The tribe made significant progress during Athair's tenor as Mitre as the Ancient Walkers specifically chose him to be the tribe's Mitri. However, a large number of the tribe's members were captured and roboticized when the forces of Dr. Ivo Robotnik discovered them. The tribe's fortunes finally changed in 3235 when Athair's great-grandson Knuckles replaced him as Mitre. Though temporarily captured while roaming through the former Kingdom of Mercia by the High Sheriff and his Robian minions, the tribe was eventually freed and with assistance from Rob O' the Hedge the tribe discovered Albion. Welcomed to the city by High Councillor Gala-Na, the tribe's members became citizens of Albion, though Knuckles returned to his duties as Guardian of Angel Island. (KtE: #11, #12)

Notable Members

 * Arrakis (first Mitre)
 * Himon (former Mitre)
 * Athair (former Mitre)
 * Yanar (temporary/assistant Mitre)
 * Knuckles (last Mitre)


 * Iago (member of the tribe)
 * Mari-An (member of the tribe)
 * Raynor (member of the tribe)
 * Zax (member of the tribe)