This article is about the creature. For the geographical region in Xen'drik , see The Hydra . Hydras are reptilian creatures known for their multiple regenerating heads. [1]
Description
The body of a hydra is crocodilian in shape, but where a crocodile's head would be, the hydra has multiple heads connected to the body by long serpentine necks. [1]
Lands
Hydras can be found in Xen'drik and Khyber . [4] [5] On Khorvaire hydras are unlikely to be present in the Five Nations , but have been spotted in the Shadow Marches. [6] [7]
Symbology
House Phiarlan uses a five-headed hydra on its crest to represent the House's toughness and its five demesnes. [8] Spokespersons for Phiarlan's Serpentine Table also refer to themselves as the Hydra. [9]
Appendix
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External Links
Hydra article at the Forgotten Realms Wiki , a wiki for the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mike Mearls , Jeremy Crawford , Christopher Perkins (2014). Monster Manual (5th Edition) . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 190. ISBN 978-0786965614 .
- ↑ Mike Mearls , Stephen Schubert , and James Wyatt (2008). Monster Manual (4th edition) . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 165. ISBN 0-7869-4852-3 .
- ↑ Skip Williams , Jonathan Tweet , and Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual (3.5 edition) . ( Wizards of the Coast ), pp. 155–157. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X .
- ↑ Keith Baker , Jason Bulmahn , & Amber Scott (2006). Secrets of Xen'drik . ( Wizards of the Coast ). ISBN 0-7869-3916-8 .
- ↑ Keith Baker , Scott Fitzgerald Gray , Nicolas Logue , & Amber Scott (2007). Dragons of Eberron . ( Wizards of the Coast ), pp. 86–87. ISBN 0-7869-4154-5 .
- ↑ David Noonan , Rich Burlew , & Frank Brunner (2005). Explorer's Handbook . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 103. ISBN 0-7869-3691-6 .
- ↑ Keith Baker , Jason Bulmahn , & Amber Scott (2006). Secrets of Xen'drik . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 8. ISBN 0-7869-3916-8 .
- ↑ Keith Baker , Ari Marmell , Michelle Lyons and C.A. Suleiman (2006). Dragonmarked . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 68. ISBN 0-7869-3933-8 .
- ↑ James Wyatt and Keith Baker (2009). Eberron Campaign Guide . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 227. ISBN 0-7869-5099-4 .