The elemental and hydra do battle, the elemental clearly having the upper hand... at least so far as able to beat its fast healing. (These suckers are a bitch to kill; fast healing 18!) However, with the assistance of the party, using their ranged weapons, they manage to whittle the creature away, until it finally falls.<br/><br/>(I just skipped the next few turns forward, if you don't mind. =P)<br/><br/>"Whew... that was close. Are you alright, sister?" "I should be fine... I only pray the bites do not become infected." "I'll check when we stop for the night. For now, let's get to the Keep, shall we?"