The creature was at a disadvantage, it's body still encased in stone. With the fall of the cleric's sword, the blade slipped through the creatures neck, it's head falling to the floor. The body and head begin thrashing randomly, likely nerves still going, freeing the rest of the creature's body.<br/><br/>After a minute the head stops moving, but the body continues to flail. Skin quickly grows over the creature's severed neck, a bulge poking out as well. The merchant has vanished from fear.<br/><br/>The body of the creature calms and stands still on all four limbs. A fresh head springs from neck, a hiss follows.<br/><br/>A swing of it's head and the door brakes off as the creature runs outside, into the street where a few people still remain. Civilians run screaming.