Shadow Orbs

Shadow Orbs are purple floating orbs located at the bottom of Chasms found in The Corruption.They're always protected by a few layers of Ebonstone,so using a Nightmare Pickaxe (or better),Dynamite or Purification Powder is a must if you are to destroy them.Once you reach the orb you can break it with a Hammer or Dynamite,once that happens you will get a message 'A chill runs down your spine...'.If you should break another Shadow Orb a message will desplay 'Screams echo around you...'.If you break a third Shadow Orb the Eater of Worlds is awakened.

When a shadow orb is destroyed, the player will get random loot which includes,but is not limited to guns,staves and magical orbs.

Confirmed loot:
 * Musket
 * Musket Ball
 * Orb of Light
 * Ball 'O Hurt
 * Vilethorn
 * Band of Starpower
 * Whoopie Cushion