The Shambling Palms

The Shambling Palms are Treants who were turned into violent monsters by the Cataclysm.

Origins
The Shambling Palms were created when their forest home was enveloped by the Scarred Desert during the Cataclysm that destroyed Thealdan. Now the Palms roam the northern parts of the desert and are hostile to most creatures, although there are rumors of Dengali druids who have managed to peacefully interact with them.

Physical Desciption
The Shambling Palms range in height from 10-20 ft, but have been rumored to reach heights over 30 ft by some travelers; although this is not widely believed by the scientific community. Their bodies consist of a central mass of dry wood covered in tangled vines and roots, with a varying amount of growths made up of branches and vines to form limbs. The number of heads varies from palm to palm, but the average is between one and five. Their heads are made of a bone-like substance and are prized by some communities for use as masks in religious ceremonies. They usually have a mane of withered and drying leaves sprouting from their shoulders.