/* =============================================================
   lenorajames.com — The Fateful Ones
   Design brief: threshold, quiet, observed. The Form is present
   but never announces itself.
   ============================================================= */

/* ---------- Fonts ---------- */
/* Cinzel — the ceremonial serif for titles & tagline */
/* Cormorant Garamond — the literary serif for body */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@400;500;600&family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;1,300;1,400&display=swap');

/* ---------- Design tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Palette — mirrors the book jacket + brand sheet */
  --onyx:        #0a090a;
  --onyx-2:      #0e0c0e;
  --char:        #14121a;   /* subtle purple-black for depth */
  --ink:         #1c1612;
  --parch:       #f7f0e0;
  --bone:        #e8e2d6;
  --bone-dim:    #c8c2b6;
  --bone-faint:  #8a8578;
  --gold:        #d7c391;   /* muted brand gold */
  --gold-deep:   #b49b69;
  --gold-warm:   #c9a55c;
  --crimson:     #a83430;
  --ruby:        #9b1e28;
  --blood:       #6c1017;   /* hover state deep */

  /* Type scale — restrained */
  --text-xs:     clamp(0.75rem, 0.7rem + 0.2vw, 0.8125rem);
  --text-sm:     clamp(0.875rem, 0.82rem + 0.25vw, 0.9375rem);
  --text-base:   clamp(1rem, 0.95rem + 0.25vw, 1.125rem);
  --text-lg:     clamp(1.125rem, 1rem + 0.5vw, 1.375rem);
  --text-xl:     clamp(1.5rem, 1.1rem + 1.5vw, 2.25rem);
  --text-2xl:    clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 3vw, 3.5rem);
  --text-hero:   clamp(2.75rem, 1rem + 6.5vw, 6.5rem);

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;

  /* Fonts */
  --font-display: 'Cinzel', 'Trajan Pro', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body:    'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;

  /* Motion */
  --ease-slow:  cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
  --ease-form:  cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --content-narrow: 640px;
  --content-default: 960px;
  --content-wide: 1200px;
}

/* ---------- Reset (minimal) ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  background: var(--onyx);
}

body {
  min-height: 100dvh;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--bone);
  background: var(--onyx);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, picture, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; color: inherit; font: inherit; }
a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: color 400ms var(--ease-slow); }
a:hover, a:focus-visible { color: var(--crimson); }
a:focus-visible {
  outline: 1px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}
::selection { background: rgba(215,195,145,0.25); color: var(--parch); }

h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.02em; line-height: 1.15; text-wrap: balance; }
p { text-wrap: pretty; max-width: 60ch; }

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 40;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,9,10,0.85) 0%, rgba(10,9,10,0) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}

.nav__brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--bone-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav__brand a { color: inherit; }
.nav__brand a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  list-style: none;
}

.nav__links a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bone-dim);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color 400ms var(--ease-slow), border-color 400ms var(--ease-slow);
}
.nav__links a:hover,
.nav__links a:focus-visible,
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold-deep);
}

/* Slightly tighter nav on medium screens — links stay visible */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4); }
  .nav__links { gap: var(--space-4); }
  .nav__links a { font-size: 0.6875rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
  .nav__brand { font-size: 0.6875rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HAMBURGER TOGGLE — hidden on desktop, visible below 640px.
   Three quiet lines that morph into an X when open.
   ============================================================ */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none; /* desktop hides it */
  appearance: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: 10px 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  color: var(--bone-dim);
  transition: color 500ms var(--ease-slow);
  z-index: 60;
  position: relative;
}
.nav__toggle:hover,
.nav__toggle:focus-visible {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.nav__toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.nav__toggle-line {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  transition:
    transform 500ms var(--ease-slow),
    opacity 400ms var(--ease-slow);
  transform-origin: center;
}

/* X state when the menu is open */
.nav-open .nav__toggle-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-open .nav__toggle-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.nav-open .nav__toggle-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAV — below 640px, hide the inline links and show a
   full-screen overlay panel when the hamburger is tapped.
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav {
    /* Keep it a single row — brand left, hamburger right */
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
    /* Remove backdrop-filter on mobile so the overlay's fixed children can
       position relative to the viewport (backdrop-filter creates a containing
       block that would otherwise trap them inside the nav bar). */
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  }

  .nav__brand { font-size: 0.6875rem; letter-spacing: 0.3em; }

  .nav__toggle {
    display: flex; /* show hamburger */
  }

  /* Full-screen overlay panel for the links */
  .nav__links {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 50;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    margin: 0;
    padding: var(--space-24) var(--space-6);
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(20, 15, 12, 0.65) 0%, transparent 65%),
      rgba(10, 9, 10, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);

    /* Hidden by default — fade + slight vertical drift when opening */
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    transition:
      opacity 700ms var(--ease-slow),
      transform 700ms var(--ease-slow),
      visibility 0s linear 700ms;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .nav-open .nav__links {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition:
      opacity 700ms var(--ease-slow),
      transform 700ms var(--ease-slow),
      visibility 0s linear 0s;
  }

  .nav__links li {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .nav__links a {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    color: var(--parch);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    /* Stagger the links in when the menu opens */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition:
      color 400ms var(--ease-slow),
      border-color 400ms var(--ease-slow),
      opacity 600ms var(--ease-slow),
      transform 600ms var(--ease-slow);
  }

  .nav-open .nav__links a {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .nav-open .nav__links li:nth-child(1) a { transition-delay: 150ms, 150ms, 200ms, 200ms; }
  .nav-open .nav__links li:nth-child(2) a { transition-delay: 150ms, 150ms, 280ms, 280ms; }
  .nav-open .nav__links li:nth-child(3) a { transition-delay: 150ms, 150ms, 360ms, 360ms; }
  .nav-open .nav__links li:nth-child(4) a { transition-delay: 150ms, 150ms, 440ms, 440ms; }

  .nav__links a[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--gold);
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold-deep);
  }

  /* Lock scroll when nav is open */
  body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }
}

/* Reduced motion — keep it instant and calm */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nav__links,
  .nav__links a,
  .nav__toggle-line {
    transition: opacity 0.01ms linear, visibility 0.01ms linear !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .nav-open .nav__links a { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ---------- Homepage: the threshold ---------- */
.threshold {
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-24) var(--space-6) calc(var(--space-24) + var(--space-8));
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.threshold__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: threshold-reveal 3200ms var(--ease-slow) 800ms forwards;
}

@keyframes threshold-reveal {
  from { opacity: 0; filter: blur(4px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; filter: blur(0); }
}

.threshold__mark {
  width: clamp(180px, 26vw, 280px);
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.94;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
}

.threshold__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-hero);
  color: var(--parch);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.threshold__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 0.9rem + 0.9vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--bone-dim);
  max-width: 32ch;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.threshold__tagline .em {
  color: var(--crimson);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Promise — the one grounding sentence for a first-time visitor.
   Sits below the epigraphic tagline; smaller, dimmer, non-italic. */
.threshold__promise {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 0.85rem + 0.35vw, 1.0625rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(232, 226, 210, 0.62);
  max-width: 46ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  text-wrap: pretty;
  text-align: center;
}

.threshold__rule {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-deep);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
}

/* ENTER COSMOSA — underlined caps link, no button chrome */
.threshold__enter {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: 0.25em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  transition: color 700ms var(--ease-slow),
              border-color 700ms var(--ease-slow),
              letter-spacing 700ms var(--ease-slow);
}
.threshold__enter:hover,
.threshold__enter:focus-visible {
  color: var(--parch);
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  letter-spacing: 0.48em;
  outline: none;
}

.threshold__whisper {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: calc(100% - var(--space-8));
  max-width: 500px;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 0.65rem + 0.3vw, 0.9375rem);
  color: rgba(200, 194, 182, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: clamp(0.18em, 0.15em + 0.3vw, 0.28em);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: whisper-fade 4000ms var(--ease-slow) 3200ms forwards;
}

@keyframes whisper-fade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
}

/* ---------- Cover reveal (homepage, below threshold) ---------- */
.cover-reveal {
  padding: var(--space-24) var(--space-6) calc(var(--space-24) + var(--space-16));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%),
    var(--ink);
}

.cover-reveal__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 480px;
  text-align: center;
}

.cover-reveal__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.cover-reveal__figure {
  display: block;
  width: clamp(220px, 42vw, 340px);
  aspect-ratio: 400 / 843;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 900ms var(--ease-slow),
              filter 900ms var(--ease-slow);
}

.cover-reveal__figure::before {
  /* Soft glow behind cover */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8% -12%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 55%, rgba(107, 16, 23, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%);
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(10px);
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity 900ms var(--ease-slow);
}

.cover-reveal__figure img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
    0 8px 16px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(180, 155, 105, 0.15);
  transition: box-shadow 900ms var(--ease-slow);
}

.cover-reveal__figure:hover,
.cover-reveal__figure:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  outline: none;
}

.cover-reveal__figure:hover::before,
.cover-reveal__figure:focus-visible::before {
  opacity: 1.2;
}

.cover-reveal__figure:hover img,
.cover-reveal__figure:focus-visible img {
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 56px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 12px 24px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.3);
}

.cover-reveal__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color 500ms var(--ease-slow),
              border-bottom-color 500ms var(--ease-slow),
              letter-spacing 500ms var(--ease-slow);
}

.cover-reveal__link:hover,
.cover-reveal__link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--parch);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
}

.cover-reveal__link svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-slow);
}

.cover-reveal__link:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cover-reveal__figure,
  .cover-reveal__figure img,
  .cover-reveal__figure::before,
  .cover-reveal__link,
  .cover-reveal__link svg {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ---------- Cosmosa page ---------- */
.cosmosa {
  min-height: 100dvh;
  padding: calc(var(--space-24) + var(--space-8)) var(--space-6) var(--space-24);
  position: relative;
}

/* Parchment/archive substrate for Cosmosa — but darker, older, quieter.
   A candle-lit reading room deep inside the void. */
.cosmosa {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 15%, rgba(215,195,145,0.12), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 50% 60%, rgba(180,155,105,0.05), transparent 75%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #131010 0%, #0c0a0a 100%);
}

.archive-header {
  max-width: var(--content-default);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-16);
  text-align: center;
}

.archive-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.archive-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--parch);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.archive-lede {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--bone);
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Thorn divider */
.thorn-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-12) auto;
  max-width: 260px;
}
.thorn-divider::before,
.thorn-divider::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold-deep), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.thorn-divider svg {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  opacity: 0.7;
  flex: none;
}

/* Realms grid — seven realms lay themselves out like the seven-pointed layout
   of an old cosmological chart. Wide desktop: 4+3 with the seventh centered. */
.realms {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
}
.realm:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 1 / span 1; grid-row: 2; }
.realm:nth-child(6) { grid-column: 2 / span 2; grid-row: 2; }
.realm:nth-child(7) { grid-column: 4 / span 1; grid-row: 2; }

/* Sixth realm (Spirit — the middle one on row 2) can be a bit wider,
   holding the center of the archive. */
.realm:nth-child(6) {
  border-color: rgba(215,195,145,0.55);
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .realms { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .realm:nth-child(n) { grid-column: auto; grid-row: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .realms { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.realm {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.42);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(36,28,22,0.75), rgba(22,18,16,0.6));
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 700ms var(--ease-form),
              background 700ms var(--ease-form),
              transform 700ms var(--ease-form),
              box-shadow 700ms var(--ease-form);
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4),
    0 1px 0 rgba(215,195,145,0.05);
}

.realm__circle {
  width: 76px; height: 76px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 700ms var(--ease-form),
              border-color 700ms var(--ease-form),
              box-shadow 700ms var(--ease-form);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(215,195,145,0.1), rgba(10,9,10,0.2));
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(215,195,145,0.12), inset 0 0 12px rgba(215,195,145,0.06);
}
.realm__circle::before {
  /* faint gold aura */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(215,195,145,0.28), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 700ms var(--ease-form);
  z-index: -1;
}

.realm__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--parch);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 700ms var(--ease-form);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

/* Featured realm mark — quiet diamond next to Memory + Spirit */
.realm__mark {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 0.5em;
  font-size: 0.7em;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.55;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  transform: translateY(-0.15em);
  transition: opacity 700ms var(--ease-form);
}

/* Very subtle emphasis on the featured realms — just a hairline gold accent */
.realm--featured {
  position: relative;
}
.realm--featured::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 20%;
  right: 20%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.35), transparent);
  opacity: 0.7;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.realm--featured:hover .realm__mark,
.realm--featured:focus-visible .realm__mark {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Legend footnote below the realms grid */
.realm-legend {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: var(--space-10) auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}
.realm-legend__mark {
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin-right: 0.5em;
  font-size: 0.75em;
  vertical-align: 0.1em;
}
.realm-legend em {
  color: rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.7);
  font-style: italic;
}

.realm__epithet {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--bone);
  max-width: 30ch;
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding: 0 var(--space-2);
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.realm__shadow {
  /* the darkness that creeps in on hover — corner-anchored, subtle */
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at var(--sx, 100%) var(--sy, 100%), rgba(0,0,0,0.55), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 900ms var(--ease-form);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.realm:hover .realm__shadow,
.realm:focus-visible .realm__shadow { opacity: 0.85; }
.realm:hover .realm__circle,
.realm:focus-visible .realm__circle {
  color: var(--gold-warm);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(215,195,145,0.15);
}
.realm:hover .realm__circle::before,
.realm:focus-visible .realm__circle::before { opacity: 0.9; }
.realm:hover .realm__name,
.realm:focus-visible .realm__name { color: var(--parch); }
.realm:hover,
.realm:focus-visible {
  border-color: rgba(215,195,145,0.5);
}

/* Realm-specific pulse states (Memory, Oblivion, Underworld feel) */
.realm[data-tone="memory"]:hover .realm__shadow { opacity: 1; }
.realm[data-tone="oblivion"]:hover .realm__shadow {
  animation: shadow-throb 4200ms ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shadow-throb {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.75; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FORCES SECTION — Guardians + Takers on the Cosmosa page.
   Two contrasting cards, quiet and mythic. Guardians read as
   watchful gold; Takers read as ashen, slightly cracked.
   Both restrained; no strong hover; no loud animation.
   ============================================================ */
.forces {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: var(--space-16) auto var(--space-12);
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.forces__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-12);
}
.forces__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.forces__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.1rem + 1.4vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--parch);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
}
.forces__divider {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  opacity: 0.55;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.forces__divider svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.forces__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .forces__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
}

.force {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8) var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.16);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(215,195,145,0.03) 0%, transparent 60%),
    rgba(20, 15, 12, 0.35);
  text-align: center;
  transition:
    border-color 900ms var(--ease-slow),
    background 900ms var(--ease-slow);
  outline: none;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .force { padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6) var(--space-6); }
}

.force:hover, .force:focus-visible {
  border-color: rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.32);
}

/* Gold hairline flourish top-center */
.force::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.force__sigil {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.force__sigil svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.force__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 0.9vw, 1.875rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--parch);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.force__epithet {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.force__creed {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.14);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
}
.force__creed li {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--parch);
  opacity: 0.86;
  line-height: 1.65;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
}

/* Takers variant — ashen, faintly cracked. Same skeleton, colder palette. */
.force--takers .force__sigil { color: var(--crimson); opacity: 0.55; }
.force--takers .force__epithet { color: rgba(168, 52, 48, 0.72); font-style: italic; }
.force--takers::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(168, 52, 48, 0.5), transparent);
}
.force--takers .force__creed { border-top-color: rgba(168, 52, 48, 0.14); }

/* Whisper line at bottom of cosmosa — the inscription in the archive */
.form-whisper {
  max-width: var(--content-narrow);
  margin: var(--space-24) auto var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  color: rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.72);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}
.form-whisper::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-deep);
  opacity: 0.55;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
}

/* When the whisper is a link (Cosmosa → /the-form doorway), keep it
   looking almost identical to the plain text — no underline, same color —
   with only a very slow warming on hover. */
.form-whisper--link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.72);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 1200ms var(--ease-slow);
}
.form-whisper--link:hover,
.form-whisper--link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.form-whisper--link:focus-visible {
  outline: 1px solid rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.25);
  outline-offset: 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.form-whisper--link:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 900ms var(--ease-slow);
}

/* Footer */
.foot {
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-8) var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--bone-faint);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.foot a { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.foot a:hover { color: var(--crimson); }
.foot__row { margin-top: var(--space-4); font-style: normal; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.6875rem; color: var(--bone-faint); }

/* ---------- The Form: darkness overlay layer ---------- */
/* A living shadow, not smoke. Present in every page.
   The vignette hugs the edges only — it must never obscure content. */
.form-veil {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 30;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    /* corner darkness — never quite leaves, but respects reading area */
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 35% at 0% 0%,   rgba(0,0,0,0.60), transparent 75%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 35% at 100% 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55), transparent 75%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 35% at 0% 100%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55), transparent 75%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 35% at 100% 100%, rgba(0,0,0,0.60), transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
/* On the Cosmosa page the veil hugs the outer edges even tighter
   so the seven realms can breathe. */
.cosmosa .form-veil {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 28% at 0% 0%,   rgba(0,0,0,0.55), transparent 80%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 28% at 100% 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.50), transparent 80%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 28% at 0% 100%, rgba(0,0,0,0.50), transparent 80%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 28% at 100% 100%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55), transparent 80%);
}

/* The initial "black recedes" load effect — quick shutter, not a curtain */
.form-load {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: #000;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 1;
  animation: form-load 900ms var(--ease-slow) 100ms forwards;
}
@keyframes form-load {
  0%   { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}
.form-load[data-done="1"] { display: none; }

/* Occasional heartbeat pulse — vignette deepens once, briefly */
.form-pulse {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 31;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, transparent 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.42) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 900ms var(--ease-form);
}
.form-pulse.is-beating { opacity: 1; }

/* Cursor vine (desktop only, appears rarely) */
.form-vine {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 60;
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 500ms var(--ease-slow);
  color: rgba(10,9,10,0.85);
}
.form-vine.is-visible { opacity: 1; }

/* Prefers-reduced-motion — respect it everywhere */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .threshold__inner { animation-delay: 0ms; animation-duration: 400ms; }
  .form-load        { animation-duration: 600ms; }
  .threshold__whisper { animation-delay: 400ms; animation-duration: 400ms; }
  .form-pulse       { display: none; }
  .form-vine        { display: none; }
  .realm[data-tone="oblivion"]:hover .realm__shadow { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Content pages (Books, About) — shared layout
   ============================================================ */

.page {
  min-height: 100dvh;
  padding: calc(var(--space-24) + var(--space-8)) var(--space-6) var(--space-16);
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 12%, rgba(215,195,145,0.08), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #121010 0%, #0b0a0a 100%);
}

.page__header {
  max-width: var(--content-default);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-16);
  text-align: center;
}

.page__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.page__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--parch);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.page__lede {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--bone);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==================================================================
   Chapter epigraph — the two-line opening voice above the eyebrow.
   Every content page (About, Books, Press, Contact) opens with one.
   Italic Cormorant, muted, mythic. Sits ABOVE the eyebrow.
   ================================================================== */
.page__epigraph {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 0.95rem + 0.5vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(232, 226, 210, 0.68);
  max-width: 38ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.page__epigraph em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.75); /* gold-tinted second line */
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .page__epigraph {
    max-width: 30ch;
  }
}

.section {
  max-width: var(--content-default);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-16);
}

.section--narrow { max-width: var(--content-narrow); }

.section__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
}

.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.1rem + 1.4vw, 2.25rem);
  color: var(--parch);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.prose {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--bone);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.prose p { max-width: none; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.prose p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.prose em, .prose i { color: var(--parch); font-style: italic; }
.prose strong, .prose b { color: var(--gold-warm); font-weight: 500; }
.prose a { color: var(--gold); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.35); }
.prose a:hover { color: var(--crimson); border-bottom-color: var(--crimson); }

/* ============================================================
   Books page — The Fateful Ones showcase
   ============================================================ */

/* Coming Soon titlecard — the announcement, quiet and confident.
   Big Cinzel title, hairline rule, series line beneath.
   Meant to feel like the title card of a film. */
.titlecard {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-24) var(--space-6) var(--space-20);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.titlecard__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.titlecard__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6.5vw, 4.75rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--parch);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.titlecard__rule {
  width: 96px;
  height: 1px;
  margin: var(--space-6) auto;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    var(--gold-deep) 20%,
    var(--gold) 50%,
    var(--gold-deep) 80%,
    transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.titlecard__series {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .titlecard {
    padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-4) var(--space-12);
  }
  .titlecard__title { letter-spacing: 0.015em; }
  .titlecard__series { letter-spacing: 0.14em; font-size: 0.95rem; }
}

.book-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 380px) 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  max-width: var(--content-wide);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-24);
  align-items: start;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .book-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.book-cover {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 862 / 1824;   /* actual front-cover art proportion */
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    0 0 40px rgba(155, 30, 40, 0.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(215,195,145,0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  justify-self: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
}
.book-cover img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}
.book-cover::after {
  /* faint gold edge highlight */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(215,195,145,0.06) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 70%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 100%);
}

.book-info__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.45em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.book-info__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2.2vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--parch);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.book-info__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--bone-dim);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.book-info__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: transparent;
  transition: color 500ms var(--ease-slow), border-color 500ms var(--ease-slow), background 500ms var(--ease-slow);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.book-info__cta:hover {
  color: var(--parch);
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  background: rgba(107,16,23,0.16);
}

.book-facts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.18);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .book-facts { text-align: left; }
}
.book-fact__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.book-fact__value {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--bone);
  font-style: italic;
}

.book-info__pitch {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--bone);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.book-info__pitch::before {
  content: '“';
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 0;
  vertical-align: -0.3em;
  margin-right: 0.2em;
}

/* Jacket copy panel */
.jacket {
  max-width: var(--content-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-8);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(36,28,22,0.5), rgba(20,18,16,0.4));
  border: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.28);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.jacket::before,
.jacket::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold-deep), transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.jacket::before { top: var(--space-6); }
.jacket::after  { bottom: var(--space-6); }

.jacket p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  color: var(--bone);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  max-width: none;
}
.jacket p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.jacket em, .jacket i {
  color: var(--parch);
  font-style: italic;
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.jacket em.inline, .jacket i.inline {
  display: inline;
  font-size: inherit;
}
.jacket strong, .jacket b {
  color: var(--gold-warm);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.jacket .closer em, .jacket .closer i {
  color: var(--crimson);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
}

/* Themes grid */
.themes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  max-width: var(--content-default);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.theme {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: rgba(28,22,18,0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.18);
}
.theme__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.theme__body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--bone);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.theme__body em, .theme__body i { color: var(--parch); font-style: italic; }

/* Comps list */
.comps {
  max-width: var(--content-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.18);
  background: rgba(28,22,18,0.35);
  text-align: left;
}
.comps__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
}
.comps p { max-width: none; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.0625rem; color: var(--bone); line-height: 1.65; }
.comps em, .comps i { color: var(--parch); font-style: italic; }

/* ============================================================
   About page
   ============================================================ */

.author {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 300px) 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  max-width: var(--content-default);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
}
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .author {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}

/* Ruby portrait — the ruby serves as author "photo" (mirrors inside cover treatment).
   No frame, no border, no hard shadow. Floats in smoke with a soft ruby glow. */
.author__portrait {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  justify-self: center;
  max-width: 300px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.author__portrait::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(178, 24, 44, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(178, 24, 44, 0.12) 25%,
    rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.06) 45%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(30px);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.author__portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
}

.author__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.3rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--parch);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.author__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.author__bio {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--bone);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.author__bio p { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); max-width: none; }
.author__bio p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.author__bio em, .author__bio i { color: var(--parch); font-style: italic; }

.contact-card {
  max-width: var(--content-narrow);
  margin: var(--space-16) auto 0;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.28);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(36,28,22,0.5), rgba(20,18,16,0.4));
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  color: var(--parch);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.contact-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--bone-dim);
  max-width: 46ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
}
.contact-card__email {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  transition: all 500ms var(--ease-slow);
}
.contact-card__email:hover {
  color: var(--parch);
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  background: rgba(107,16,23,0.16);
}

/* ============================================================
   Contact forms
   ============================================================ */

.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

.contact-form-wrap {
  max-width: var(--content-narrow);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cform {
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.28);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(36,28,22,0.5), rgba(20,18,16,0.4));
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cform { padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-5); }
}

.cform__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cform__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.cform__field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.cform__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cform input[type="text"],
.cform input[type="email"],
.cform select,
.cform textarea,
.nform input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--parch);
  background: rgba(10,9,9,0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.22);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color 240ms var(--ease-slow), background 240ms var(--ease-slow), box-shadow 240ms var(--ease-slow);
  outline: none;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.cform textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 140px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.cform select {
  cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none'><path d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23d7c391' stroke-width='1.2' stroke-linecap='round'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right var(--space-4) center;
  background-size: 9px 6px;
  padding-right: var(--space-10);
}

.cform input::placeholder,
.cform textarea::placeholder,
.nform input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(200,194,182,0.35);
  font-style: italic;
}

.cform input:focus,
.cform select:focus,
.cform textarea:focus,
.nform input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(10,9,9,0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(215,195,145,0.12);
}

.cform input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown),
.cform textarea:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown) {
  border-color: rgba(168, 52, 48, 0.55);
}

/* Honeypot: hide from humans + AT */
.cform__honeypot {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.cform__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cform__actions {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

.cform__submit,
.nform__submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 500ms var(--ease-slow), border-color 500ms var(--ease-slow), background 500ms var(--ease-slow);
}
.cform__submit:hover,
.nform__submit:hover {
  color: var(--parch);
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  background: rgba(107,16,23,0.16);
}
.cform__submit:disabled,
.nform__submit:disabled {
  opacity: 0.7;
  cursor: progress;
}

.cform__spinner {
  display: none;
  animation: cformSpin 900ms linear infinite;
}
.is-busy .cform__spinner { display: inline-block; }
@keyframes cformSpin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.cform__note {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--bone-dim);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cform__note a {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.35);
}
.cform__note a:hover { color: var(--crimson); border-bottom-color: var(--crimson); }

.cform__status {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  min-height: 1.4em;
  color: var(--bone-dim);
}
.cform__status[data-kind="ok"] {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.cform__status[data-kind="err"] {
  color: #d67872;
}

/* ============================================================
   Newsletter form (compact inline)
   ============================================================ */

.newsletter {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.newsletter__lede {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--bone);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.newsletter__lede em, .newsletter__lede i {
  color: var(--parch);
  font-style: italic;
}

.nform__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nform__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.nform__field { display: flex; }
.nform input { height: 100%; }
.nform__submit { white-space: nowrap; }

/* ============================================================
   Press detail block
   ============================================================ */

.press-detail {
  padding: var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.18);
  background: rgba(28,22,18,0.35);
}
.press-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
}
.press-list dt {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.press-list dd {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--bone);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.press-list dd a {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.35);
}
.press-list dd a:hover { color: var(--crimson); border-bottom-color: var(--crimson); }

/* ---------- Small polish ---------- */
.crown-bullet {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.crown-bullet li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.crown-bullet li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0.5em;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23b49b69' stroke-width='1.4'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 17h18l-2-8-4 3-3-6-3 6-4-3-2 8z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   Press page — /press.html
   Editorial and utilitarian. Reuses site palette + typography.
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero: the big "download the press kit" moment */
.press-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(215,195,145,0.02), rgba(215,195,145,0)),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%, rgba(215,195,145,0.06), transparent 60%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.14);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-12);
}
.press-hero__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.press-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--parch);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}
.press-hero__lede {
  color: rgba(232, 226, 210, 0.72);
  max-width: 58ch;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
}
.press-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.press-hero__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  transition: color 500ms var(--ease-slow),
              border-color 500ms var(--ease-slow),
              background 500ms var(--ease-slow),
              letter-spacing 500ms var(--ease-slow);
}
.press-hero__cta:hover,
.press-hero__cta:focus-visible {
  color: var(--parch);
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  background: rgba(168, 52, 48, 0.14);
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  outline: none;
}
.press-hero__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(232, 226, 210, 0.42);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.press-hero__mark {
  width: 180px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.92;
}
.press-hero__mark img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .press-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-5);
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
  .press-hero__mark {
    width: 120px;
    order: -1;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* Two-column short + long summaries */
.press-summary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.5fr);
  column-gap: var(--space-12);
  row-gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.press-summary__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.press-summary__short p,
.press-summary__long p {
  color: rgba(232, 226, 210, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  max-width: 62ch;
}
.press-summary__short p:last-child,
.press-summary__long p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .press-summary {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}

/* At-a-glance facts table (Book One) */
.press-facts {
  margin: var(--space-10) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.14);
}
.press-facts > div {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.08);
  align-items: baseline;
}
.press-facts dt {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin: 0;
}
.press-facts dd {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(232, 226, 210, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .press-facts > div {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-1);
    padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  }
}

/* Author bio: portrait + short/long bios */
.press-author {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}
.press-author__portrait {
  margin: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.16);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #050403;
}
.press-author__portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.press-author__caption {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(232, 226, 210, 0.44);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.08);
  max-width: none;
}
.press-author__bios {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .press-author {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
  }
  .press-author__portrait {
    max-width: 240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* Downloadable assets grid */
.press-assets {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}
.press-asset {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.14);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 500ms var(--ease-slow);
}
.press-asset:hover { border-color: rgba(215,195,145,0.28); }
.press-asset__preview {
  background: #050403;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.press-asset__preview--cover {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.press-asset__preview--portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.press-asset__preview img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.press-asset__preview--cover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0806 0%, #050403 100%);
}
.press-asset__preview--mark-light {
  background: var(--parch, #f7f0e0);
}
.press-asset__body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.press-asset__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--parch);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.press-asset__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin: 0;
}
.press-asset__note {
  color: rgba(232, 226, 210, 0.68);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
  max-width: none;
}
.press-asset__download {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  padding-bottom: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  transition: color 500ms var(--ease-slow), border-color 500ms var(--ease-slow);
}
.press-asset__download:hover,
.press-asset__download:focus-visible {
  color: var(--parch);
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  outline: none;
}

/* Closing whisper — brings the reader back into the world before they leave the page */
.press-close {
  max-width: var(--content-narrow);
  margin: var(--space-16) auto var(--space-12);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}
.press-close__line {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.62);
  margin: 0;
}
.press-close__line--turn {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .press-close__line {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
}

/* Contact card enhancements for press page */
.contact-card__meta {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(232, 226, 210, 0.44);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   Press page — version stamp under page header
   ============================================================ */
.page__version {
  margin: var(--space-6) auto 0;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.36em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.14);
  max-width: 26rem;
}
.page__version-dot {
  color: rgba(215,195,145,0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.page__header {
  /* ensure the version rule is centered under the lede */
  text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   PRESS LEAD — professional bio at top of press page
   ============================================================ */
.press-lead {
  max-width: var(--content-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-16);
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.22);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(215,195,145,0.02) 0%,
    rgba(215,195,145,0.05) 50%,
    rgba(215,195,145,0.02) 100%);
  text-align: center;
}
.press-lead__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Cinzel', serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6) 0;
}
.press-lead__body {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.6vw, 1.375rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--parch);
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-style: italic;
}
.press-lead__body em { color: var(--gold-warm); font-style: italic; }
.press-lead__body strong { color: var(--gold-warm); font-weight: 500; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .press-lead { padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-5); }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRESS-HERO--ALT — the Media Kit ZIP card
   ============================================================ */
.press-hero--alt {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.press-hero--alt .press-hero__mark img {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 2px;
  filter: brightness(0.95);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION NOTE — subheading text under section title
   ============================================================ */
.section__note {
  color: var(--bone-faint, #a89e88);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: calc(var(--space-2) * -1);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROSE QUIET — smaller muted paragraph
   ============================================================ */
.prose__quiet {
  color: var(--bone-faint, #a89e88);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.10);
}

/* ============================================================
   PRESS QUESTIONS — numbered interview questions
   ============================================================ */
.press-questions {
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: q;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-6);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.press-questions li {
  counter-increment: q;
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5) var(--space-4) calc(var(--space-10) + var(--space-3));
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.18);
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--parch);
  transition: border-color 350ms var(--ease-slow), background-color 350ms var(--ease-slow);
}
.press-questions li:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(215,195,145,0.02);
}
.press-questions li::before {
  content: counter(q, upper-roman) ".";
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--space-5);
  top: var(--space-4);
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  min-width: var(--space-8);
}
.press-questions li em {
  color: var(--gold-warm);
  font-style: italic;
}
.press-questions__note {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  color: var(--bone-faint, #a89e88);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.press-questions__note a {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(215,195,145,0.35);
}
.press-questions__note a:hover {
  color: var(--crimson);
  border-bottom-color: var(--crimson);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .press-questions li {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-4) calc(var(--space-8) + var(--space-2));
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .press-questions li::before {
    left: var(--space-3);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRESS DOWNLOADS — wrapper for hero + hero--alt stack
   ============================================================ */
.press-downloads {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  max-width: var(--content-normal, 1080px);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==================================================================
   Future Volumes — silhouetted covers for the ongoing series
   Used on books.html to hint at Volumes II, III, IV without
   committing to titles. Muted, ornamental, gold-on-onyx.
   ================================================================== */

.future-volumes {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-6);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .future-volumes {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
    max-width: 340px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}

.future-volume {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
}

.future-volume__cover {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  max-width: 260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 155, 105, 0.28);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(180, 155, 105, 0.08) inset;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, box-shadow 0.6s ease, border-color 0.6s ease;
  filter: saturate(0.85);
}

.future-volume__cover::after {
  /* Subtle vignette wash so the silhouettes recede */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 40%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.future-volume__cover svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.future-volume:hover .future-volume__cover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(180, 155, 105, 0.55);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 70px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(180, 155, 105, 0.18) inset;
  filter: saturate(1);
}

.future-volume__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-2);
}

.future-volume__meta {
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep, #b49b69);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.future-volume__title {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--parch, #f7f0e0);
  margin: 2px 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  font-style: italic;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.future-volume__pitch {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(247, 240, 224, 0.72);
  max-width: 30ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.future-volume__status {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-family: "Cinzel", serif;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.55);
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 0.5px solid rgba(180, 155, 105, 0.18);
  width: 60%;
  max-width: 140px;
}

.future-volumes__note {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(247, 240, 224, 0.62);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: var(--space-8) auto 0;
}

.future-volumes__note a {
  color: var(--gold-deep, #b49b69);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 0.5px solid rgba(180, 155, 105, 0.4);
  transition: color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.future-volumes__note a:hover {
  color: var(--gold, #d7c391);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(215, 195, 145, 0.75);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .future-volume__cover,
  .future-volume:hover .future-volume__cover {
    transition: none;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ==================================================================
   Book-info pull quote — the featured pitch on books.html.
   Replaces the old .book-info__pitch. The title/series/tagline
   live in the .titlecard above; this quote carries the story.
   ================================================================== */

.book-info__quote {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-2) var(--space-6);
  border-left: 0.5px solid rgba(180, 155, 105, 0.55);
  max-width: 44ch;
}

.book-info__quote p {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.375rem;      /* ~22px */
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(247, 240, 224, 0.92);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .book-info__quote {
    padding-left: var(--space-5);
    max-width: none;
  }
  .book-info__quote p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}