<<-How do these things compare to blood worms in terms of difficulty?>>
They're supposed to be easier to tend than bloodworms.
<<In terms of damage dealt to you?>>
They deal very little damage if you have good stamina. I never get them to give more than light scratches, even if I have many on me for a long time.
<<In terms of learning?>>
They seem to teach better than the other two varieties.
<<-Do red leeches teach you skinnning, animal lore, mechanical lore, and first aid like blood worms do?>>
All leeches teach the same skills as far as I'm aware.
<<-Are there a lot of empaths in Muspar'i should one get out of hand, or should I wander into what I understand is a death pit with harder leeches?>>
How can I put this mildly... um, yes. Lots of empaths in the red leech area.
<<-How hard are the other leeches?>>
Bloodworms aren't much harder than red leeches, but are less numerous. Black leeches are the hardest kind, and almost impossible to remove if they attach to your back, which they really enjoy doing. They also suck vitality like crazy. I would avoid the south end of the pit unless you're with someone capable of tending them off of you.
Meghan
