patient file: subject "Hydra"

you're in a dark, dingy room, able to see only by the grace a single table light. you don't remember how you got here, but you approach the lamp, seeking comfort.

the desk is stained with what you hope is rust. a handful of photos are scattered on its surface. flip them over to read descriptions of their subjects, or return to the shadows and try to find a way out.

A drawing of Hydra, a character who is shaped like a female human, with an all-light-blue body. Her body has lines drawn across it to show that it is really made of tentacles that are fused together. Her 'hair', which is also made of tentacles, is styled to look like pigtails. She is facing forward and wearing no clothing.

Species is unknown
Age is unknown
Sex is unknown; appears female in this form
Excellent ability to mimic the appearance of bipedal species

Tendrils fuse and unfuse at will to mimic various shapes
Flesh is flexible and elastic

A drawing of five of Hydra's tentacles. They look like they are about to form the shape of a hand.

The next drawing in sequence with the previous image. The tentacles have fused and form a hand.

Ability to mimic intricate details seemed limited
Unable to form ears or toes
Rudimentary ability to form hands

A drawing of a tentacle with a flat end. The tentacle is shaking from effort.

A drawing of a tentacle with a pointed end. The tentacle is shaking from effort.

Creating flat, sharp, and/or hard forms seemed difficult

A drawing of Hydra showing her head and shoulders before the tentacles fuse.

Ability to maintain form varies with energy level

A drawing of a cross-section of one of Hydra's tentacles, showing darker blue muscles.

X-section of limb

High % liquid body content
Extremely strong + flexible