Korrodin Mite

Korrodin mites are small insects found around Aurum Ridge. They are somewhat of a nuisance to the local goblins, who are just as likely to violently crush them as to eat them whole.

Physiology
Korrodin mites are short and squat, with round, tough shells. They primarily feed on metals, especially rusted iron. They are blind and use their feathery antennae to locate food.

Diet
In order to consume metal, korrodin mites have evolved short but powerful mandibles that can rend metal into pieces. Ferrous metals are a favorite of the insects, but they will also eat noble metals like gold and silver. Strangely, they will not eat copper, or alloys derived fron it.