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===The Corruption===
[[File:CorruptionArea.png|300px|thumb|This is usually the area that claims the lives of hapless adventurers... And damn near everyone at night, for that matter.]]
Somewhere in each world is the Corruption, a land where nature has gone wrong. Pocketed with borderline-unbreakable Ebonstone, the Corruption is home to all manner of nasty beasts, including Eaters of Souls and Devourers, which are considerably nastier than the normal monsters. The Corruption is also marked by thorn bushes, deep chasms, and catchy music. Venturing to the Corruption can often be profitable - enemies drop lots of good loot there, breakable shadow orbs can be found there (which contain treasure, but breaking too many will summon a Boss monster), and Demon Altars can be found which let you create boss summoning items. Despite the inherent risks, many players build their home in the corruption; Eaters of Souls provide useful distractions (and deadly ones for unprepared newblets) for enemies during PVP, and if constructed properly, Devourers, burrowing, worm-like monsters, won't appear in your base that often.

The Corruption will quickly take over the world if not stopped somehow in Hard Mode.