:root{
  --aegean:#0E2A32;--aegean-deep:#081D23;--plaster:#EDE6D6;--marble:#F6F1E7;
  --verdigris:#5C9A88;--verdigris-dim:#3E6E62;--gilt:#C0975A;--gilt-soft:#D8B784;
  --ink:#1B2A2E;--ink-soft:#4A5A5C;
  --plaster-dim:rgba(237,230,214,.62);
  --line-dark:rgba(237,230,214,.16);--line-light:rgba(27,42,46,.14);
  --serif:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;
  --inscr:'Marcellus','Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  --sans:'Mulish',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  --measure:70ch;--ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --hero-img:url("../images/hero-background.jpg");
  --cover:url("../images/cover.jpg");
  --tex:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='600' height='400'%3E%3Cfilter id='m'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.012' numOctaves='4' seed='11'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix type='saturate' values='0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23m)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}
body{font-family:var(--sans);background:var(--plaster);color:var(--ink);line-height:1.68;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
::selection{background:var(--verdigris);color:var(--marble)}
.wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(22px,5vw,64px)}

/* ---------- intro veil ---------- */
.veil{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:300;background:var(--aegean-deep);pointer-events:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;animation:veilout 1.2s var(--ease) .2s forwards}
.veil::before{content:'';width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(216,183,132,.6);box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(216,183,132,.4);animation:veilorb 1.2s var(--ease) .2s forwards}
@keyframes veilout{0%,55%{opacity:1;visibility:visible}100%{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}}
@keyframes veilorb{0%{transform:scale(.6);opacity:.9}100%{transform:scale(2.4);opacity:0}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.veil{display:none}}

/* ---------- global overlays ---------- */
#progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gilt),var(--gilt-soft));z-index:200;transition:width .12s linear}
.grain{position:fixed;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:150;opacity:.05;mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.cursor-glow{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:520px;height:520px;margin:-260px 0 0 -260px;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;z-index:80;opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s;will-change:transform;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(216,183,132,.12),rgba(92,154,136,.05) 40%,transparent 62%);mix-blend-mode:screen}
@media (pointer:coarse){.cursor-glow{display:none}}

/* stone / material textures */
.stone-light,.stone-dark{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.stone-light::before,.stone-dark::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;background:var(--tex);background-size:660px}
.stone-light::before{opacity:.05;mix-blend-mode:multiply}
.stone-dark::before{opacity:.07;mix-blend-mode:soft-light}
.stone-light>*,.stone-dark>*{position:relative;z-index:1}

.eyebrow{font-family:var(--inscr);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.42em;font-size:12px;color:var(--verdigris);display:inline-block;padding-left:.42em}
.eyebrow.on-dark{color:var(--gilt-soft)}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:.005em}
h2.display{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,6.2vw,4.6rem);font-weight:300;letter-spacing:.01em}
h2.display em{font-style:italic;color:var(--verdigris-dim)}
.dark h2.display em{color:var(--gilt-soft)}

/* ================= NAV ================= */
nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:20px clamp(22px,5vw,64px);transition:background .5s var(--ease),padding .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease)}
nav.scrolled{background:rgba(11,29,35,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);padding:13px clamp(22px,5vw,64px);box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(237,230,214,.08)}
.brand{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--marble);text-decoration:none;transition:color .4s;white-space:nowrap}
.brand .accent{color:var(--gilt-soft)}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:28px;align-items:center;list-style:none}
.nav-links a{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--plaster-dim);text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;transition:color .35s;position:relative}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-5px;height:1px;width:0;background:var(--gilt);transition:width .4s var(--ease)}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover{color:var(--marble)}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after{width:100%}
.nav-cta{border:1px solid rgba(216,183,132,.5);padding:9px 20px;border-radius:2px;color:var(--gilt-soft)!important;transition:background .4s,color .4s,border-color .4s}
.nav-cta:hover{background:var(--gilt);color:var(--aegean-deep)!important;border-color:var(--gilt)}
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:6px}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;width:24px;height:1.5px;background:var(--marble);margin:5px 0;transition:.3s}

/* ================= HERO ================= */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:100vh;min-height:100svh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;color:var(--marble);
  background:
    radial-gradient(130% 70% at 50% 116%,rgba(192,151,90,.28),transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(120% 65% at 50% 100%,rgba(92,154,136,.14),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0a252d 0%,var(--aegean) 46%,#0b262e 74%,var(--aegean-deep) 100%)}
/* optional treated photo layer — set --hero-img to a url() and add class has-photo */
.hero-photo{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background-image:var(--hero-img,none);background-size:cover;background-position:center;filter:url(#duo) brightness(.85);opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.hero.has-photo .hero-photo{opacity:.55}
/* painterly hero scene (uploaded artwork) */
.hero.has-scene .hero-photo{opacity:1;filter:brightness(.96) saturate(1.03);background-image:var(--hero-img,none);background-position:50% 30%}
.hero.has-scene .clouds,.hero.has-scene .god-rays,.hero.has-scene .temple-glow,.hero.has-scene .haze,.hero.has-scene .mtn-far,.hero.has-scene .mtn-mid,.hero.has-scene .mtn-near,.hero.has-scene .mist{display:none}
.hero.has-scene #sky{z-index:3;opacity:.5}
.hero-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(#123542c2,#123542c2),
    radial-gradient(125% 108% at 50% 40%,transparent 50%,rgba(5,17,23,.34) 74%,rgba(3,12,18,.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,16,22,.72) 0%,transparent 15%),
    radial-gradient(60% 46% at 50% 50%,rgba(7,21,27,.58),transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(0deg,var(--aegean-deep) 0%,rgba(7,25,31,.66) 14%,transparent 46%)}
#sky{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1}
.clouds{position:absolute;left:-10%;right:-10%;top:0;height:70%;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;mix-blend-mode:soft-light;
  background:var(--tex);background-size:900px;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 10%,transparent 90%);mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000 10%,transparent 90%);
  animation:clouds 90s linear infinite}
@keyframes clouds{0%{background-position:0 0}100%{background-position:900px 0}}
.god-rays{position:absolute;top:-25%;left:8%;width:120%;height:130%;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;mix-blend-mode:screen;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(99deg,rgba(216,183,132,.10) 0 1.4%,transparent 1.4% 6%);
  transform:rotate(4deg);filter:blur(7px);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(58% 75% at 72% 6%,#000,transparent 72%);mask-image:radial-gradient(58% 75% at 72% 6%,#000,transparent 72%);
  animation:rays 15s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes rays{0%,100%{opacity:.34}50%{opacity:.62}}
.temple-glow{position:absolute;left:48%;top:40%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:min(440px,62vw);height:min(440px,62vw);z-index:3;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(216,183,132,.20),rgba(192,151,90,.06) 42%,transparent 62%);filter:blur(8px);animation:tglow 7s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes tglow{0%,100%{opacity:.7;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}50%{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06)}}
.haze{position:absolute;left:-4%;right:-4%;z-index:4;pointer-events:none;height:80px;filter:blur(14px);opacity:.5;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(120,160,150,.28),transparent)}
.haze.h1{bottom:20%}
.mtn-far,.mtn-mid,.mtn-near{position:absolute;left:-4%;width:108%;bottom:0;line-height:0;will-change:transform}
.mtn-far{z-index:4}.mtn-mid{z-index:5}.mtn-near{z-index:6}
.mtn-far svg,.mtn-mid svg,.mtn-near svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.mist{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:7;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;will-change:transform}
.mist span{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(60px)}
.mist .m1{width:60vw;height:30vh;left:-10vw;bottom:14vh;background:var(--verdigris);opacity:.16;animation:drift1 34s infinite linear}
.mist .m2{width:52vw;height:26vh;right:-12vw;bottom:10vh;background:var(--gilt);opacity:.10;animation:drift2 44s infinite linear}
@keyframes drift1{0%{transform:translateX(-6%)}50%{transform:translateX(10%)}100%{transform:translateX(-6%)}}
@keyframes drift2{0%{transform:translateX(6%)}50%{transform:translateX(-12%)}100%{transform:translateX(6%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.mist span,.clouds,.god-rays,.temple-glow{animation:none}}

.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:10;width:100%;text-align:center;padding-top:64px}
.hero-inner::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-8%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:min(720px,84%);height:120%;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;filter:blur(26px);
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(8,29,35,.55),transparent 62%)}
.hero .eyebrow{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:rise .9s var(--ease) .2s forwards}
.hero-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(3.1rem,10.5vw,8.6rem);line-height:.94;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:.28em 0 .1em;text-shadow:0 2px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.hero-title .line{display:block;overflow:hidden}
.hero-title .line span{display:block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(115%);animation:rise 1.05s var(--ease) forwards}
.hero-title .l1 span{animation-delay:.35s}.hero-title .l2 span{animation-delay:.5s}
.hero-title .l3 span{animation-delay:.65s;font-style:italic;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gilt) 0%,var(--gilt-soft) 32%,#fff2d8 50%,var(--gilt-soft) 68%,var(--gilt) 100%);
  background-size:220% 100%;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  animation:rise 1.05s var(--ease) .65s forwards,shimmer 7s linear 2s infinite}
@keyframes shimmer{to{background-position:-220% 0}}
.hero-sub{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.6vw,1.65rem);color:var(--plaster-dim);max-width:30ch;margin:.6em auto 0;opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:rise 1s var(--ease) .95s forwards}
.hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:2.4em;opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:rise 1s var(--ease) 1.15s forwards}
@keyframes rise{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero .eyebrow,.hero-title .line span,.hero-sub,.hero-ctas,.scroll-cue{animation:none;opacity:1;transform:none}
  .hero-title .l3 span{color:var(--gilt-soft);-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--gilt-soft)}
}
.btn{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:2px;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;border:1px solid transparent;transition:transform .3s var(--ease),background .4s,color .4s,border-color .4s,box-shadow .4s}
.btn-primary{background:var(--gilt);color:var(--aegean-deep)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--gilt-soft);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 10px 30px -8px rgba(192,151,90,.5)}
.btn-ghost{border-color:rgba(237,230,214,.4);color:var(--marble)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--marble);background:rgba(237,230,214,.06);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--aegean);color:var(--marble)}
.btn-dark:hover{background:var(--aegean-deep);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 30px -10px rgba(14,42,50,.5)}
.scroll-cue{position:absolute;bottom:26px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:10;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;opacity:0;animation:rise 1s var(--ease) 1.6s forwards}
.scroll-cue .txt{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plaster-dim)}
.scroll-cue .dot{width:1px;height:44px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gilt),transparent);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.scroll-cue .dot::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:-10px;left:0;width:1px;height:10px;background:var(--gilt-soft);animation:fall 2.2s infinite var(--ease)}
@keyframes fall{0%{top:-10px}60%,100%{top:44px}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.scroll-cue .dot::after{animation:none}}

/* ---------- reveals ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity 1s var(--ease),transform 1s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal.d1{transition-delay:.08s}.reveal.d2{transition-delay:.16s}.reveal.d3{transition-delay:.24s}.reveal.d4{transition-delay:.32s}
.reveal clip{clip-path:inset(0 0 100% 0);opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:clip-path 1.1s var(--ease),opacity 1.1s var(--ease),transform 1.1s var(--ease)}
.reveal clip.in{clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0);opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal,.reveal clip{opacity:1;transform:none;clip-path:none;transition:none}}

section{position:relative}
.pad{padding:clamp(52px,8.5vw,100px) 0}
.dark{background:var(--aegean);color:var(--plaster)}
.dark h2,.dark h3{color:var(--marble)}.dark p{color:var(--plaster-dim)}
.center{text-align:center}
.lead{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.6vw,1.7rem);line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.dark .lead{color:var(--plaster-dim)}
p.body{font-size:1.04rem;max-width:var(--measure);margin-inline:auto}

/* ================= PREMISE ================= */
.premise .big-q{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(2rem,5.4vw,3.7rem);line-height:1.14;max-width:20ch;margin:0 auto .5em;color:var(--ink)}
.premise .big-q b{font-style:normal;font-weight:500;color:var(--verdigris-dim)}
.premise-open{max-width:60ch;margin:0 auto;text-align:left}
.dropcap{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.dropcap::first-letter{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:4.6em;line-height:.78;float:left;margin:.06em .1em -.06em 0;color:var(--gilt)}
.premise-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,72px);margin-top:60px;text-align:left;align-items:start}
.premise-cols p{font-size:1.05rem}
.premise-cols .who{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--verdigris);display:block;margin-bottom:12px}
@media(max-width:720px){.premise-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}}
.torn{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-1px;line-height:0;z-index:2;pointer-events:none}
.torn svg{width:100%;height:38px;display:block}

/* ================= PULSE ================= */
.pulse-band{background:var(--aegean-deep);padding:clamp(38px,5.5vw,60px) 0;text-align:center;overflow:hidden}
.pulse-band .eyebrow{margin-bottom:26px}
.pulse-svg{width:min(760px,92vw);height:80px;display:block;margin:0 auto}
.pulse-path{fill:none;stroke:var(--gilt);stroke-width:1.6;stroke-dasharray:1400;stroke-dashoffset:1400}
.pulse-band.in .pulse-path{animation:draw 3s var(--ease) forwards,pglow 3s ease-in-out .3s infinite alternate}
@keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
@keyframes pglow{from{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 1px rgba(192,151,90,.2))}to{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(216,183,132,.6))}}
.pulse-cap{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2.3vw,1.4rem);color:var(--plaster-dim);margin-top:22px;max-width:34ch;margin-inline:auto}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.pulse-path{stroke-dashoffset:0}.pulse-band.in .pulse-path{animation:none}}

/* ================= GODS ================= */
.gods-head{max-width:60ch;margin:0 auto 40px}
.constellation-wrap{display:none;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto}
.js .constellation-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.35fr .65fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);align-items:center}
.constellation-stage{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/.82;min-height:340px}
.constellation-stage svg.links{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.c-line{stroke:rgba(92,154,136,.20);stroke-width:1;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;transition:stroke .45s}
.c-line.lit{stroke:rgba(216,183,132,.72)}
.c-star{position:absolute;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;color:inherit;padding:6px}
.c-star .node{position:relative;width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--verdigris);transition:transform .5s var(--ease),background .4s,box-shadow .5s}
.c-star .node::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:-6px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(92,154,136,.35);opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s,transform .5s}
.c-star .lbl{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plaster-dim);transition:color .4s;white-space:nowrap}
.c-star:hover .node,.c-star:focus-visible .node,.c-star.active .node{background:var(--gilt-soft);transform:scale(1.35);box-shadow:0 0 18px 5px rgba(216,183,132,.5)}
.c-star:hover .node::after,.c-star.active .node::after{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.4)}
.c-star:hover .lbl,.c-star:focus-visible .lbl,.c-star.active .lbl{color:var(--marble)}
.c-star:focus{outline:none}
.c-star:focus-visible .lbl{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}
.god-detail{border-left:1px solid var(--line-dark);padding:8px 0 8px 30px;min-height:210px}
.god-detail .dnum{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.3em;color:var(--verdigris);display:block;margin-bottom:14px}
.god-detail .dname{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3rem);font-weight:400;color:var(--marble);line-height:1.05}
.god-detail .ddomain{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gilt-soft);margin:10px 0 20px}
.god-detail .dline{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--plaster-dim)}
.god-detail .dhint{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--verdigris)}
.detail-fade{transition:opacity .4s}
.god-list{display:block;max-width:620px;margin:8px auto 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.js .god-list{display:none}
.god-li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark);padding:22px 6px;display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:baseline}
.god-li .gl-num{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--verdigris);min-width:2.4em}
.god-li .gl-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--marble)}
.god-li .gl-domain{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gilt-soft)}
.god-li .gl-line{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--plaster-dim);margin-top:6px}
.gods-note{text-align:center;font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--verdigris-dim);margin-top:38px}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .js .constellation-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
  .god-detail{border-left:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);padding:26px 0 0;min-height:150px;text-align:center}
}
@media(max-width:639px){.js .constellation-wrap{display:none}.js .god-list{display:block}}

/* ================= THRESHOLD (warm firelit peak) ================= */
.threshold{color:var(--plaster);overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 90% at 50% -8%,rgba(216,183,132,.22),transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 128%,rgba(150,74,52,.30),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#15110b 0%,#100b07 55%,#0a0705 100%)}
.threshold::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;background:var(--tex);background-size:800px;opacity:.09;mix-blend-mode:soft-light}
.threshold .inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.threshold .eyebrow{color:var(--gilt-soft)}
.threshold .frag{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.8vw,2.6rem);line-height:1.42;color:#f3e7d4}
.threshold .frag .dim{color:#c98b5e}
.threshold .frag .g{color:var(--gilt-soft);font-style:italic}
.rule-mini{width:52px;height:1px;background:var(--gilt);margin:30px auto}

/* ================= PRAISE ================= */
.praise{background:var(--marble)}
.stars-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px}
.stars-row .glyphs{color:var(--gilt);font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:.12em}
.stars-row .meta{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.reviews{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:40px;text-align:left}
.rev{background:var(--marble);border:1px solid var(--line-light);border-radius:8px;padding:24px 24px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s}
.rev:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -22px rgba(14,42,50,.3);border-color:var(--verdigris)}
.rev-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;margin-bottom:14px}
.rev-av{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;object-fit:cover;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.03em;color:var(--marble);overflow:hidden}
.rev-who{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.2}
.rev-name{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink)}
.rev-place{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.rev-rate{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-bottom:6px}
.rev-stars{width:82px;height:16px;flex-shrink:0}
.rev-title{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.25}
.rev-date{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:9px}
.rev-vp{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;color:#b5701f;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;margin-bottom:11px}
.rev-vp svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.rev-body{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.5;color:#3d4d4a;margin:0 0 12px}
.rev-more{color:var(--verdigris-dim);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap}
.rev-more:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.rev-shots{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:12px}
.rev-shots img{width:62px;height:62px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid var(--line-light);background:#e6dfce}
.rev-help{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:auto;padding-top:4px}
@media(max-width:860px){.reviews{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:520px;margin-inline:auto}}

/* ================= AUTHOR ================= */
.author{background:var(--aegean);color:var(--plaster)}
.author-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(34px,6vw,80px);align-items:center}
.portrait{--author-img:none;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:3px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 0%,#17434e,#0c2027)}
.portrait::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background-image:var(--author-img),var(--tex);background-size:cover,cover;filter:url(#duo);opacity:.55;mix-blend-mode:luminosity}
.portrait.has-photo::before{content:none}
.author-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 26%;z-index:0;filter:saturate(.96) contrast(1.02)}
.portrait.has-photo::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(23,67,78,.12) 0%,transparent 30%,transparent 55%,rgba(6,20,25,.9) 100%)}
.portrait .mono{position:relative;z-index:1;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:5.5rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--gilt-soft);opacity:.92;letter-spacing:.04em;text-shadow:0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.portrait .plabel{position:absolute;z-index:2;bottom:16px;left:0;right:0;text-align:center;font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plaster-dim)}
.portrait .ecg{position:absolute;z-index:2;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:40px;opacity:.5}
.portrait .ecg path{stroke-dasharray:600;stroke-dashoffset:600}
.portrait.in .ecg path{animation:draw 2.4s var(--ease) .3s forwards}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.portrait .ecg path{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
.author h2{margin-bottom:8px}
.author .kicker{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.6vw,1.6rem);color:var(--gilt-soft);margin-bottom:26px}
.author p{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:18px;max-width:56ch}
.author .creds{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:28px}
.author .creds span{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plaster);border:1px solid var(--line-dark);padding:8px 15px;border-radius:2px}
@media(max-width:800px){.author-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}.portrait{max-width:320px;margin:0 auto}}

/* ================= BUY + 3D BOOK ================= */
.buy{background:var(--plaster);overflow:hidden}
.buy-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,90px);align-items:center}
.book-stage{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:520px;perspective:1600px}
.book-halo{position:absolute;left:50%;top:46%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(192,151,90,.16),transparent 62%);filter:blur(10px)}
.book-shadow{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:34px;width:230px;height:34px;transform:translateX(-50%);border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(8,20,25,.5),transparent 70%);filter:blur(11px);animation:shadowpulse 6s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes shadowpulse{0%,100%{width:230px;opacity:.5}50%{width:250px;opacity:.36}}
.book-3d{position:relative;z-index:1;width:300px;height:450px;transform-style:preserve-3d;transform:rotateX(var(--rx,0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry,-24deg));transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.book-3d__float{position:absolute;inset:0;transform-style:preserve-3d;animation:bookfloat 6s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes bookfloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-14px)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.book-3d__float{animation:none}.book-shadow{animation:none}}
.face{position:absolute;backface-visibility:hidden}
.b-cover{inset:0;transform:translateZ(22px);border-radius:2px 5px 5px 2px;overflow:hidden;background:#081d23;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(216,183,132,.22),inset -14px 0 34px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.cover-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;background:var(--cover) center/cover;display:block}
.b-back{inset:0;transform:translateZ(-22px) rotateY(180deg);background:#0a2028;border-radius:2px}
.b-spine{width:44px;height:450px;left:0;top:0;transform:translateX(-22px) rotateY(-90deg);background:linear-gradient(90deg,#06171c,#0c2831);border-radius:2px 0 0 2px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.b-spine span{writing-mode:vertical-rl;transform:rotate(180deg);font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gilt-soft);white-space:nowrap}
.b-pages{width:44px;height:438px;top:6px;right:0;transform:translateX(22px) rotateY(90deg);background:repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,#efe8d6,#efe8d6 1px,#d4c8ad 2px,#efe8d6 3px)}
.cover-art{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;padding:34px 26px;text-align:center;color:var(--plaster)}
.cover-art .ca-top{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gilt-soft)}
.cover-art .ca-rule{width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--gilt);margin:12px 0 auto;opacity:.7}
.cover-art .ca-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:2.15rem;line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:.01em;color:var(--marble)}
.cover-art .ca-title .em{display:block;font-style:italic;color:var(--gilt-soft);font-size:2.4rem}
.cover-art .ca-orb{margin:auto 0;width:70px;height:70px}
.cover-art .ca-author{margin-top:auto;font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plaster-dim)}
.buy-copy .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}.buy-copy h2{margin-bottom:16px}.buy-copy .lead{margin-bottom:34px;max-width:34ch}
.fmt{border-top:1px solid var(--line-light)}
.fmt-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;padding:22px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-light);transition:padding-left .4s var(--ease)}
.fmt-row:hover{padding-left:12px}
.fmt-row .ficon{width:34px;height:34px;color:var(--verdigris);flex-shrink:0}
.fmt-row .ftext{flex:1}
.fmt-row .fname{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.1}
.fmt-row .fname .tag{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--aegean-deep);background:var(--gilt);padding:3px 9px;border-radius:2px;margin-left:10px;vertical-align:middle}
.fmt-row .fdesc{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:2px}
.fmt-row .farrow{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--verdigris-dim);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;transition:color .35s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.fmt-row .farrow svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.fmt-row:hover .farrow{color:var(--gilt)}
.fmt-row:hover .farrow svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.fmt-row .falt{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-soft);text-decoration:none;margin-top:5px;white-space:nowrap}
.fmt-row .falt:hover{color:var(--verdigris-dim);text-decoration:underline}
@media(max-width:820px){.buy-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}.book-stage{min-height:440px;transform:scale(.92)}.fmt-row .farrow span{display:none}}

/* ================= NEWSLETTER ================= */
.enter{background:var(--aegean-deep);color:var(--plaster);text-align:center}
.enter .inner{max-width:560px;margin:0 auto}
.enter h2{color:var(--marble);margin-bottom:14px}
.enter p{color:var(--plaster-dim);margin-bottom:34px}
.subscribe{display:flex;gap:12px;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto}
.subscribe input{flex:1;background:rgba(237,230,214,.06);border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:2px;padding:15px 18px;color:var(--marble);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;transition:border-color .4s,background .4s}
.subscribe input::placeholder{color:rgba(237,230,214,.4)}
.subscribe input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gilt);background:rgba(237,230,214,.1)}
.subscribe .btn{white-space:nowrap}
.enter .msg{margin-top:20px;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--gilt-soft);min-height:1.5em;opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s}
.enter .msg.show{opacity:1}
.enter .msg.err{color:#e6a084}
.enter .fineprint{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;color:rgba(237,230,214,.4);margin-top:22px}
@media(max-width:520px){.subscribe{flex-direction:column}}

/* ================= FOOTER ================= */
footer{background:#061419;color:var(--plaster-dim);padding:54px 0 34px}
.foot-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-bottom:40px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.foot-brand{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--marble);line-height:1.1;max-width:15ch}
.foot-brand span{color:var(--gilt-soft);font-style:italic}
.foot-links{display:flex;gap:60px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.foot-col h4{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--verdigris);margin-bottom:16px;font-weight:400}
.foot-col a{display:block;color:var(--plaster-dim);text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;transition:color .35s}
.foot-col a:hover{color:var(--gilt-soft)}
.meander{width:100%;height:16px;margin:36px 0 24px;opacity:.5}
.foot-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;font-size:12.5px}
.foot-bottom span{color:var(--plaster-dim)}

/* ================= ACCLAIM ================= */
.acclaim{color:var(--plaster);overflow:hidden;text-align:center;
  background:radial-gradient(92% 80% at 50% -5%,#123640 0%,#0b2129 42%,#05100f 100%)}
.acclaim .eyebrow{color:var(--gilt-soft)}
.acclaim h2{color:var(--marble)}
.acclaim .acc-sub{max-width:56ch;margin:20px auto 0}
.acc-crest{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(22px,4vw,56px);margin:34px auto 0}
.acc-crest .medallion{margin:0}
.acc-cover{position:relative;width:clamp(128px,14vw,172px);flex-shrink:0;perspective:1000px;animation:bookfloat 6.5s ease-in-out infinite}
.acc-cover::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:-24% -28%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(192,151,90,.24),rgba(92,154,136,.06) 46%,transparent 64%);filter:blur(14px);animation:medglow 6s ease-in-out infinite}
.acc-cover-img{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:149.5%;background:var(--cover) center/cover;border-radius:2px 5px 5px 2px;
  box-shadow:0 26px 52px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.72),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(216,183,132,.24),inset -8px 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.4);transform:rotateY(-9deg)}
@media(max-width:720px){.acc-cover{width:clamp(118px,32vw,150px)} .nav-links{height: 100vh;}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.acc-cover,.acc-cover::before{animation:none}.acc-cover-img{transform:rotateY(-6deg)}}
.medallion{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(8px,2.5vw,24px);max-width:560px;margin:52px auto 0}
.medallion .glow{position:absolute;inset:-30% -6%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(192,151,90,.22),transparent 62%);filter:blur(12px);animation:medglow 6s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes medglow{0%,100%{opacity:.75}50%{opacity:1}}
.laurel-side{width:clamp(46px,11vw,70px);flex-shrink:0;position:relative;z-index:1}
.laurel-side svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.laurel-side.right svg{transform:scaleX(-1)}
.medallion-core{position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center}
.medallion-core .mc-star{color:var(--gilt-soft);font-size:12px;margin-bottom:7px;opacity:.85}
.medallion-core .mc-top{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gilt-soft)}
.medallion-core .mc-rank{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(3.6rem,11vw,5.4rem);line-height:.86;margin:2px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gilt) 0%,var(--gilt-soft) 30%,#fff2d8 50%,var(--gilt-soft) 70%,var(--gilt) 100%);
  background-size:220% 100%;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;animation:shimmer 6.5s linear infinite}
.medallion-core .mc-cat{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--marble)}
.medallion-core .mc-subtle{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--plaster-dim);margin-top:5px}
.acc-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;max-width:840px;margin:48px auto 0}
.acc-stat{border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:4px;padding:30px 16px;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s,background .4s}
.acc-stat:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--gilt);background:rgba(192,151,90,.06)}
.acc-stat .as-ico{width:26px;height:26px;color:var(--gilt-soft);margin:0 auto 12px;display:block}
.acc-stat .as-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.7rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--gilt-soft);line-height:1}
.acc-stat .as-lbl{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--plaster-dim);margin-top:9px;line-height:1.4}
.acc-press{margin-top:46px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.acc-press .ap-label{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--verdigris);margin-bottom:22px}
.acc-press .ap-logos{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:16px 38px}
.acc-press .ap-logos span{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--plaster-dim);transition:color .35s}
.acc-press .ap-logos span:hover{color:var(--gilt-soft)}
@media(max-width:720px){.acc-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}.acc-press .ap-logos{gap:14px 26px}.acc-press .ap-logos span{font-size:1.1rem}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.medallion .glow{animation:none}.medallion-core .mc-rank{animation:none;color:var(--gilt-soft);-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--gilt-soft)}}

/* ================= FAQ ================= */
.faq{background:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 0%,#0e2c38 0%,#0a2029 60%,#081a22 100%);color:var(--plaster)}
.faq .faq-list{max-width:760px;margin:44px auto 0}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.faq-item summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:24px 44px 24px 4px;position:relative;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.4vw,1.5rem);color:var(--marble);transition:color .3s}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-item summary:hover{color:var(--gilt-soft)}
.faq-item summary em{color:var(--gilt-soft);font-style:italic}
.faq-mk{position:absolute;right:6px;top:50%;width:16px;height:16px;transform:translateY(-50%)}
.faq-mk::before,.faq-mk::after{content:'';position:absolute;background:var(--gilt);transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.faq-mk::before{top:7px;left:0;width:16px;height:2px}
.faq-mk::after{top:0;left:7px;width:2px;height:16px}
.faq-item[open] .faq-mk::after{transform:scaleY(0)}
.faq-a{padding:0 44px 26px 4px;overflow:hidden}
.faq-a p{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--plaster-dim);margin:0}
.faq-a em{font-style:italic;color:var(--plaster)}
.faq-item[open] summary{color:var(--gilt-soft)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){.faq-item[open] .faq-a{animation:faqIn .4s var(--ease)}}
@keyframes faqIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}

/* ================= STICKY BUY BAR ================= */
.buybar{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:80;transform:translateY(125%);transition:transform .55s var(--ease);
  background:rgba(9,26,32,.95);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border-top:1px solid rgba(216,183,132,.3);box-shadow:0 -10px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.44)}
.buybar.show{transform:translateY(0)}
.buybar-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:11px clamp(16px,4vw,40px);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px}
.buybar-cover{width:38px;height:56px;flex-shrink:0;background:var(--cover) center/cover;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
.buybar-txt{flex:1;min-width:0}
.buybar-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--marble);line-height:1.15}
.buybar-sub{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--plaster-dim);margin-top:1px}
.buybar .btn{padding:12px 24px;white-space:nowrap}
.buybar-close{background:none;border:none;color:var(--plaster-dim);cursor:pointer;font-size:22px;line-height:1;padding:4px 8px;flex-shrink:0;transition:color .3s}
.buybar-close:hover{color:var(--marble)}
@media(max-width:600px){.buybar-sub{display:none}.buybar-title{font-size:1.02rem}.buybar .btn{padding:11px 15px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em}.buybar-cover{width:30px;height:45px}.buybar-inner{gap:12px;padding:10px 16px}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.buybar{transition:opacity .3s}}

/* ================= RETAILERS ================= */
.retailers{max-width:640px;margin:54px auto 0;text-align:center}
.ret-label{display:block;font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--verdigris-dim);margin-bottom:16px}
.ret-btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:16px}
.ret-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;min-height:62px;padding:0 30px;border:1px solid var(--line-light);border-radius:4px;background:var(--marble);font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s,background .3s}
.ret-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 32px -16px rgba(14,42,50,.45)}
.ret-btn .ret-icon{width:26px;height:26px;flex-shrink:0}
.ret-amz-btn:hover{border-color:#FF9900}
.ret-amz{position:relative;display:inline-block;font-size:20px;letter-spacing:.005em;padding-bottom:9px;line-height:1;color:#131a21}
.ret-smile{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:1px;transform:translateX(-50%);width:60px;height:9px;overflow:visible}
.ret-bn-btn{color:#044c30}
.ret-bn-btn:hover{border-color:#0b6e42}
.ret-bn-btn .ret-icon{color:#0b6e42}

/* ================= MOBILE NAV ================= */
@media(max-width:960px){
  .nav-toggle{display:block;z-index:120}
  .nav-links{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(6,20,25,.98);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:30px;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
  .nav-links.open{transform:none}
  .nav-links a{font-size:20px}.nav-links a::after{display:none}
  body.menu-open{overflow:hidden}
}

/* ================= INTERIOR PAGES ================= */
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--marble)}
.nav-links a.active:not(.nav-cta)::after{width:100%}
.page-head{position:relative;padding:150px 0 60px;background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 0%,#0e2c38,var(--aegean-deep));overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;text-align:center}
.page-head::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:var(--tex);background-size:660px;opacity:.06;mix-blend-mode:soft-light;pointer-events:none}
.page-head::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gilt),transparent);opacity:.5}
.page-head>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
.page-head h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;color:var(--marble);font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.6rem);line-height:1.02;margin-top:16px}
.page-head h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gilt-soft)}
.page-head .ph-sub{max-width:60ch;margin:22px auto 0;color:var(--plaster-dim);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7}
.section-alt{background:var(--plaster)}

/* book page */
.book-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,0.85fr) 1.15fr;gap:clamp(40px,7vw,90px);align-items:start}
.book-cover-col{position:sticky;top:110px}
.book-cover-col .bc-img{width:100%;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto;display:block;aspect-ratio:1370/2048;background:var(--cover) center/cover;border-radius:3px 8px 8px 3px;box-shadow:0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.6),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(216,183,132,.2)}
.book-cover-col .bc-meta{text-align:center;margin-top:26px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.9}
.book-desc h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.4rem);margin:0 0 8px}
.book-desc .lead-q{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.6vw,1.7rem);color:var(--verdigris-dim);line-height:1.4;margin-bottom:22px}
.book-desc p{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;color:#3a4a48;margin:0 0 18px}
.book-desc p em{font-style:italic;color:var(--ink)}
.who-for{margin:30px 0;padding:24px 28px;background:var(--marble);border-left:2px solid var(--gilt);border-radius:0 4px 4px 0}
.who-for h3{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--verdigris-dim);margin:0 0 14px}
.who-for ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.who-for li{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);padding:7px 0 7px 26px;position:relative}
.who-for li::before{content:'✦';position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--gilt);font-size:12px;top:9px}

/* about page */
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr;gap:clamp(36px,6vw,72px);align-items:start}
.about-photo{position:sticky;top:110px}
.about-photo img{width:100%;border-radius:4px;display:block;box-shadow:0 34px 70px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.about-photo .ecgline{width:100%;height:34px;margin-top:-6px}
.about-body h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.2rem);margin:34px 0 12px}
.about-body h2:first-child{margin-top:0}
.about-body p{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:16px;line-height:1.78;color:#3a4a48;margin:0 0 16px}
.about-body .kicker{font-family:var(--inscr);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gilt);font-size:13px;margin:0 0 20px}
.media-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:14px}
.media-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:12px 18px;border:1px solid var(--line-light);border-radius:3px;background:var(--marble);font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s}
.media-link:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:var(--gilt)}
.media-link svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--verdigris-dim);flex-shrink:0}

/* contact page */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(36px,6vw,72px);align-items:start}
.contact-form label{display:block;font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0 0 8px}
.contact-form .field{margin-bottom:20px}
.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea{width:100%;padding:14px 16px;background:var(--marble);border:1px solid var(--line-light);border-radius:3px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);transition:border-color .3s}
.contact-form input:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gilt)}
.contact-form textarea{min-height:150px;resize:vertical}
.contact-info h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 20px}
.contact-line{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-light);font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;font-size:15px;transition:color .3s}
a.contact-line:hover{color:var(--verdigris-dim)}
.contact-line svg{width:19px;height:19px;color:var(--gilt);flex-shrink:0}
.contact-socials{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:24px}
.contact-socials a{width:44px;height:44px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid var(--line-light);border-radius:50%;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s,color .3s}
.contact-socials a:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--gilt);color:var(--verdigris-dim)}
.contact-socials svg{width:18px;height:18px}

/* legal / privacy */
.legal{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.legal h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.5rem;margin:36px 0 12px}
.legal p,.legal li{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:#3d4d4a}
.legal ul{padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 16px}
.legal li{margin-bottom:6px}
.legal .updated{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--verdigris-dim);margin-bottom:8px}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .book-layout,.about-grid,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .book-cover-col{position:static;margin-bottom:10px}
  .book-cover-col .bc-img{max-width:280px}
  .about-photo{position:static;max-width:420px;margin:0 auto}
}

/* ================= BLOG ================= */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:30px}
.blog-card{background:var(--marble);border:1px solid var(--line-light);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 24px 44px -24px rgba(14,42,50,.32);border-color:var(--verdigris)}
.blog-card-img{display:block;width:100%;padding-top:62%;background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-color:#e6dfce}
.blog-card-body{padding:22px 24px 26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.blog-card-date{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--verdigris-dim);margin-bottom:10px}
.blog-card-body h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 10px}
.blog-card-body h3 a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none}
.blog-card-body h3 a:hover{color:var(--verdigris-dim)}
.blog-card-body p{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0 0 16px;flex:1}
.blog-card-more{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gilt);text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:auto}
.blog-card-more svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.blog-card-more:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.blog-pagination{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:48px}
.blog-pagination a{width:38px;height:38px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid var(--line-light);border-radius:50%;color:var(--ink-soft);text-decoration:none;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;transition:border-color .3s,color .3s,background .3s}
.blog-pagination a:hover{border-color:var(--gilt)}
.blog-pagination a.active{background:var(--gilt);border-color:var(--gilt);color:var(--aegean-deep)}
@media(max-width:980px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:680px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.blog-post-layout{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.blog-post-cover{width:100%;padding-top:48%;background-size:cover;background-position:center;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:36px;background-color:#e6dfce}
.blog-post-content{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:16px;line-height:1.85;color:#3d4d4a}
.blog-post-content h2,.blog-post-content h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);margin:34px 0 14px}
.blog-post-content p{margin:0 0 20px}
.blog-post-content img{max-width:100%;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0 24px}
.blog-post-content a{color:var(--verdigris-dim)}
.blog-post-content ul,.blog-post-content ol{padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 20px}
.blog-post-back{margin-top:44px}

/* ================= PODCASTS ================= */
.podcast-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px}
.podcast-card{background:var(--marble);border:1px solid var(--line-light);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s}
.podcast-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 24px 44px -24px rgba(14,42,50,.32);border-color:var(--verdigris)}
.podcast-card video{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;background:#000}
.podcast-card.wide{grid-column:1 / -1}
.podcast-card-body{padding:18px 20px 22px}
.podcast-card-body h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 6px;color:var(--ink)}
.podcast-card-body p{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0}
@media(max-width:680px){.podcast-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.podcast-card.wide{grid-column:1}}

.why-wrote{margin-top:70px}
.why-wrote h2{text-align:center;margin-bottom:32px}
.why-wrote-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:22px;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.why-wrote-video{position:relative;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line-light);background:#000}
.why-wrote-video video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
@media(max-width:600px){.why-wrote-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:360px}}

/* ================= FORMS: status + recaptcha ================= */
.form-status{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13.5px;margin-top:12px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:4px;display:none}
.form-status.show{display:block}
.form-status.ok{background:rgba(92,154,136,.14);color:var(--verdigris-dim)}
.form-status.err{background:rgba(200,90,60,.12);color:#a5432a}
.g-recaptcha{margin:16px 0}

/* ================= ADMIN ================= */
.admin-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:48px clamp(20px,4vw,40px)}
.admin-shell{min-height:100vh;background:var(--aegean-deep)}
.admin-login-box{max-width:400px;margin:90px auto;background:var(--marble);border-radius:10px;padding:40px 36px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.admin-login-box h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.8rem;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 6px;text-align:center}
.admin-login-box .sub{text-align:center;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:26px}
.admin-field{margin-bottom:18px}
.admin-field label{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}
.admin-field input,.admin-field textarea,.admin-field select{width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line-light);border-radius:4px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);background:#fff}
.admin-field textarea{min-height:340px;font-family:'SFMono-Regular',Consolas,monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6}
.admin-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;background:var(--aegean-deep);padding:18px clamp(20px,4vw,40px);color:var(--marble)}
.admin-bar .brand{font-family:var(--inscr);font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--marble)}
.admin-bar a{color:var(--gilt-soft);text-decoration:none;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;font-weight:600}
.admin-bar a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.admin-panel{background:var(--marble);border-radius:10px;padding:32px;margin-top:28px}
.admin-panel h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;margin:0 0 20px;color:var(--ink)}
.admin-toolbar{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:20px;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.admin-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:14px}
.admin-table th{text-align:left;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--line-light)}
.admin-table td{padding:14px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-light);color:var(--ink);vertical-align:middle}
.admin-badge{display:inline-block;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em}
.admin-badge.published{background:rgba(92,154,136,.16);color:var(--verdigris-dim)}
.admin-badge.draft{background:rgba(192,151,90,.18);color:#8a6626}
.admin-actions a{margin-right:14px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;color:var(--verdigris-dim)}
.admin-actions a.danger{color:#a5432a}
.admin-actions a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.admin-alert{padding:12px 16px;border-radius:6px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13.5px;margin-bottom:20px}
.admin-alert.ok{background:rgba(92,154,136,.14);color:var(--verdigris-dim)}
.admin-alert.err{background:rgba(200,90,60,.12);color:#a5432a}
.admin-cover-preview{max-width:220px;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:10px;display:block}

/* ================= COMING SOON ================= */
.coming-soon-page{min-height:74vh;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 20%,#0e2c38 0%,var(--aegean) 46%,var(--aegean-deep) 100%);overflow:hidden}
.coming-soon-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(3rem,12vw,9rem);line-height:1;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0;padding:0 24px;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gilt) 0%,var(--gilt-soft) 32%,#fff2d8 50%,var(--gilt-soft) 68%,var(--gilt) 100%);
  background-size:220% 100%;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  animation:shimmer 7s linear infinite;text-shadow:0 2px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.coming-soon-title{animation:none;color:var(--gilt-soft);-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--gilt-soft)}}