When a shadowling feeds on a distressed mammal, is it actually harmful to the mammal?
I suppose a hungry shadowling would be a danger to a mammal, because the shadowling would likely torment it in order to be able to eat, but is the act of eating itself harmful?
At first, I assumed that it would be uncomfortable/painful, and eventually cause death, but Duvalier did not seem to feel any discomfort (aside from being angry) in TSoG when the shadowling in Somnus snacked on him.
Thank you!
(I hope I'm putting this question in the right place. I've looked around the forums, but haven't been able to find an answer to this particular question.)