In the Dreaming, Echidna was once a great warrior. Fierce but thoughtful, he walked the lands alone—not out of loneliness, but purpose. He moved slow, measured. He listened deeply. And as he moved through Country, the land marked his passing with soft hills, ridged rock lines, and the thick knotted roots of ancient trees. His spines became storylines etched into bark and dirt, reminders of protection, patience, and survival.