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'''Goblinite''' refers to the metal and clothing resources that can be gathered off of bloodied [[goblin]] corpses. Depending on the fortress they may be an important supplement to its innate [[armor]], [[weapon]]s, and [[clothing]]. In the latter case in particular goblinite finds the most use, as the clothing content of [[siege]]s can almost single-handily provide an entire fortress with clothes.

It is an important ore, good for [[iron]], [[copper]], [[bronze]], and/or [[silver]]. Unlike other ores, goblinite is not restricted to any particular layer, though it is most often found on or near the surface. It occurs in [[Thief|small clusters]], which can sometimes be dealt with by a solitary dwarf with a [[pick]], and [[Ambush|veins]] and [[Siege|large clusters]] which require greater effort to yield. The discovery of a large vein of goblinite is cause for celebration, a holiday known as [[Goblin christmas]]. Also, there have been some reports of goblinite spontaneously materializing in the vicinity of armed weapon traps.

Once the [[Combat|mining]] is complete, the goblinite can be [[Forbid|unforbidden]] and your dwarfs can carry it off to the [[stockpile]]. To yield the precious metal, each piece of ore must be designated for [[melt]]ing and processed at a [[smelter]]; the yield is typically less than that of normal ores of iron and copper, but can be an important resource in a particularly metal-poor location, provided you have sufficient [[fuel]]. Many [[caravan]]s prize raw goblinite, along with its attendant wrappings.

As of the current version dwarves and goblins have the same adult body size, therefore allowing goblinite to be equipped directly without melting and reforging as an early or cheap source of low quality armor for a fortress.

Recent advances in the field of dwarven fashion have increased the demand for the [[clothing|wrapping paper]] in which goblinite is often packaged.  While the dwarves of yore would often throw this into the [[magma]] while muttering about [[FPS]], the young dwarves of today have been spotted wearing it.

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