Hydrae

First apperance: Ultima IV

Last apperance: Ultima VII



Description

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

Hydrae usually roam through dungeons.

Evolution in the series

First encountered in Ultima IV, the Hyrda 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).

Notable examples The Avatar meets a Hydra in Ultima VII on the island Ambrosia. A hilarious coversion follows with all three heads, before the Avatar has to kill it to gain access to a meteorite.