Really? Fear doesn't force you in a particular direction though... plus that means you can't afflict with it (or agoraphobia, etc) if you're anywhere near a city or commune. Hmm, that seems strange to me.

If you're blocking, they'll wind up there. Mostly, I think They'd base punishing for it on intent, but that's a pain to figure out 99% of the time. Fear isn't all that useful in the first place, so it's not really a big loss to be safe from having to explain that you didn't mean for them to run into guards.

At least, that's what I got from it.

I have always been curious why I get 7 int during day and 11 int at night. When I first read it I thought I got my usual 9 int during day and 11 int at night. Would have made a lot more sense.

I believe this is incorrect. Yes, you turn into a soul for a bit. But that's it.

It may have been changed recently - I've asked around. People do remember loosing levels to liching, but it seems to be very small loss at the moment.

And yes - I tested it! Woo woo for Heartstop.