Swamp Hydra (Patreon)

The dreaded hydra had long been a menace for untold generations. Submerged under the murky waters of the swamp, the huge snake-like beast could quietly slither toward it's next meal and strike in an instant!  The hydra's penchant for stealth was frightening to most, but Syndori had heard the beast moving silently through the swamp with her keen elven hearing.The hydra struck, but Syndori was faster. She sliced the head off the giant snake with one smooth motion of her elvish  sword, the head landing in the muck with a splash. As the decapitated  hydra head shriveled up, the massive serpentine body suddenly started  growing two extra heads from the severed stump in seconds. The she-elf severed both new heads, intent on stopping this brand new menace. Four new heads started growing. As the hydra's four new heads closed in, Syndori thought that she was going to need a new plan...