Dreadwood Trees

Dreadwood Trees are one of the many creatures that inhabit Eniv. These, however, are not always welcome.

A Dreadwood Tree is created when a restless spirit possesses the body of an otherwise healthy tree. The process drives the spirit of the tree out, and allows the new, parasitic spirit to take control. Unfortunately, without the original soul, the host's body begins to decay.

Leaves are shed, roots clog, and the bark begins to fall away. Holes form for the possessing spirit to peer through, often illuminating them with an eerie glow. Soon, a wretched mouth forms with jagged, splintered teeth. The spirit within will begin eating anything it can get its branches on in an attempt to sustain its new body - including unsuspecting Enivi.

Anatomy
Dreadwood Trees can come in many varieties of trees, from birch to elm to oak and beyond. Even saplings may fall victim to a wandering spirit.

Their many 'eyes' are formed by holes in the tree's trunk. The internal glow is the possessing spirit within peering out.

Temperament
Despite being known for their voracious appetites, Dreadwood Trees that have recently fed are surprisingly docile. One might pass by one without ever knowing.

On very rare occasions, a Dreadwood spirit that has been defeated may pledge their loyalty to the Enivi champion.

See Baby Root for more info.