The Ironjaw Minnow is a small, mineral-feeding fish native to the inflow zones of Lake Arla in the Asari Region of the Habitual Belt on VOI 700 D. It thrives in the rocky estuaries where the Arla River meets the lake, an area rich in mineral deposits. The Ironjaw Minnow’s unique dentition allows it to graze directly from rock surfaces, extracting nutrients from mineral-rich algae and sediment.

It plays a vital ecological role by helping to break down mineral deposits and contributing to the lake's nutrient cycling.

• Size: 6-8 cm
• Weight: ~200 grams
• Body Shape: Compact and torpedo-like
• Skin: Matte gray with faint metallic speckling
• Speed: 3.0 km/h

• Iron-Reinforced Jaws: Capable of scraping mineral films off submerged stones.
• Electromagnetic Sensitivity: Sensitive to minor electric pulses caused by mineral-rich current flow.
• Scale Texture: Rough, sandpaper-like texture deters small predators.

• Armor Class (AC): 12 (tough scales)
• Hit Points (HP): 5
• Speed: 30 ft. (swimming)

• Pebble Peck: 1d2 bludgeoning damage (used rarely in defense)
• Mineral Burst (Defensive): Expels a cloud of sharp mineral sediment when attacked, imposing disadvantage on the attacker’s next roll.

• Rock Grazer: Can extract nutritional value from mineral coatings on stone, granting +2 to Survival checks involving subsistence fishing.
• Group Flash: When startled, a school of Ironjaw Minnows releases a synchronized mineral burst, momentarily blinding nearby predators (DC 12 Constitution save or blinded for 1 round).

• Diet: Mineral-rich algae, stone-adhering microbes, detritus
• Social Structure: Small schools of 10-20
• Activity Pattern: Active throughout the day in shallow inflow areas