Let's Dissect 2e's Dragons, Draconomicon Edition - Dracohydra

"Dammit, Middle Head! Quit wandering out of the frame when we're trying to have our picture taken!"

Haha, woowwwwww, I’ve been fucking slow on these posts. So much for them being “cheap and quick to crank out”, huh?

Yep, more Draconomicon 2e good(?)ness!

Dracohydras are hideous, multiheaded winged monsters that combine the worst features of dragons and hydras.

Looking at that picture, I’d have to disagree on the “hideous” part. I’m more concerned with the head in the upper-center of the picture, there; he looks like he’s having trouble breathing.

Let's Dissect 2e's Dragons, Draconomicon Edition - Mercury Dragon

This illustration isn't actually in the book, but it's contemporary, so shush.

Because you knew I had to talk about this book's dragons sooner or later.

Yeah, yeah, I know I still have more of the MM to go, but doing things in this order is just how this dragon rolls, and he'll roll on you if you have a problem with it!

Anyway, without further ado, let’s get a-mockin’!

Mercury dragons are fast, highly-maneuverable creatures with relatively small bodies and long tails.
Their size is listed as “H (25’ base)”, so make what you will of that “relatively”. No indication of how long their tails are, sadly.

Although basically good in alignment, they are very whimsical creatures, making decisions and changing them at the drop of a hat. Their behavior is almost impossible to predict.

You could say they’re… Actually, no, I won’t insult your intelligence with that punchline. I will ask, though: are metallic dragons’ scales supposed to be made of that particular metal? I hope not, because that’ll mean problems for our friend here.