In today's 10.1.7 PTR build, we've datamined a new HD burning treant model with charred bark and fractures of flame from within. With the discovery of new Druid of the Flame models and armor sets, it's likely these new treants are associated with this returning faction. Druid of the Flame Armor Set Preview
Burning Treant ModelTreants are incarnations of nature that can be summoned for aid by the druids of Azeroth. These charred and fiery abominations are a corrupted form of that nature magic likely by the Druids of the Flame. This faction likely returns as part of the 10.1.7 Dream Surge public event content allied with the Shadowflame empowered Fyrakk to set the new world tree Amirdrassil ablaze.
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