Hydrae

Hydra are a sub-category of Dragons. The only thing that sets them apart is, that Hydra have three heads instead of one. Otherwise, they are the same as Dragons. Of course, the three heads do not always have the same opinion, which a experienced adventurer can use to his or her advantage.

Hydra usually roam through dungeons.

First encountered in Ultima IV, the Hydra made a strange mutation to a plant in Ultima VI, before returning to its true form in Ultima VII. Actually, only one Hydra can be encountered in Ultima VII (more below).

Lore
''Beware the evil breath of the multi-headed Hydra! The massive fireballs can fry most members of thy party.''

- from "The History of Britannia", Ultima IV

''This creature is a type of dragon that possesses three heads. Like the dragon, a hydra can also fly and breathe fire.''

- from "Fellowship", Ultima VII

Notable examples

 * The Avatar meets a Hydra in Ultima VII on the island Ambrosia. A hilarious conversation follows with all three heads, where the Hyrda acts all superior when it is clearly not, before the Avatar has to kill it to gain access to a meteorite.