Sailing onwards the two ships sailed into the Atikula River where both vessels restocked their water supplies. Urol Forol pleaded with captain Cal to explore a waterfall formation and subsequent formation, Cal reluctantly agreed although there were mutterings from other members of the party that Urol was no more than a "trouble magnet". This was borne out as a large 7 headed creature burst out of the plunge pool. It was quickly identified by the party as an aquatic hydra. Lucius quickly fied his crossbow, hitting the hydra, meanwhile, Urol ran as fast as his little gnomey legs could carry him back to the safety of the Sea Wyvern (possibly laughing manically as he went !!!!). The Hydra, moving forward hit Elaine, while Cal, swinging his rapier hit the creature. Jack, hanging near the back cast Bless on the party. The Hydra, not liking the attention much hit Cal. Jack, realising he was too close as the hydra moved forward tried to get away but provoked an attack and was criticalled by the Hydra, he fell heavily pumping blood from a number of wounds. Fortunately one of the other party members was able to heal him somewhat and Jack returned to the fight by casting Spiritual Weapon. Bodger, loading his bow fired 2 shots, hitting the hydra twice. The Hydra then hit Elaine, although it was starting to look groggy. Mighty blows from Jack, Lucius and Bodger were enough to finish it off.