[366 Days of Monsters] Days 161-162/366 - Cold Roots (Patreon)

Trees and shrubs destroyed by necrotic energy sometimes rise a cold roots. For all intents and purposes, these creatures are undead plants. A typical cold root resembles a shrub or small tree that lacks leaves. These mindless creatures fight in great packs, seeking to overwhelm trespassers into their dark, wintery woods.

Giant Cold Roots. Treants who become cold roots return as giant cold roots. Imbued with necromantic energy, these dangerous creatures are capable of creating more of their ilk.

Servants of Vapul. During the Amber Wars, cold roots served the demonic god of ice and undeath, Vapul. The undead plants marched alongside the Anorian elves. Many giant cold roots came dangerous close to crossing the River Mythse Anor (modern day Fairknot) and infecting the Wallingmiotta with their waves of blight. Fortunately, they were driven back by Owezen Aiqua's elves.

Undead Nature. Cold roots do not require air, food, water, or sleep.