/* ==========================================================================
   VIALEGIO — stylesheet
   Palette drawn from the covers: near-black skies, bronze-gold inscription
   lettering, the crimson of a centurion's crest, parchment for body text.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --ink: #0d0b0a;
  --ink-2: #15120f;
  --ink-3: #1e1a16;
  --stone: #2a241f;
  --parchment: #ece3d1;
  --parchment-dim: #b9ad99;
  --gold: #c9a44c;
  --gold-bright: #e6c56d;
  --gold-deep: #8f6f2a;
  --crimson: #b11f2a;
  --crimson-deep: #6e1017;

  --font-display: "Cinzel", "Trajan Pro", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-body: "Cormorant Garamond", "Georgia", serif;

  --max: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(16px, 4vw, 48px);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--parchment);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.1vw + 12px, 20px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* film grain over everything, very subtle */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .055;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 2px; }
section, .book { scroll-margin-top: 72px; }
a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }
em { font-style: italic; }

h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; margin: 0; color: var(--parchment); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 46px); line-height: 1.12; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px); }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.lede { max-width: 62ch; color: var(--parchment-dim); font-size: 1.1em; }

.skip { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 8px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); padding: 8px 12px; z-index: 100; }
.skip:focus { left: 8px; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 26px; border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold) 55%, var(--gold-deep));
  color: #1a1408; border-color: var(--gold-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(201,164,76,.6);
}
.btn-gold:hover { color: #000; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(201,164,76,.7); }
.btn-ghost { color: var(--parchment); border-color: rgba(236,227,209,.35); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-bright); }
.btn-small { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 11px; }
.btn-large { padding: 18px 36px; font-size: 14px; }

/* ---------- Stars ---------- */
.stars { display: inline-flex; gap: 2px; vertical-align: middle; }
.stars i {
  width: 16px; height: 16px; display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%, 79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%, 2% 35%, 39% 35%);
}
.stars i.part { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) var(--fill, 20%), rgba(201,164,76,.25) var(--fill, 20%)); }
.stars i.empty { background: rgba(201,164,76,.25); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 50;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px;
  padding: 14px var(--gutter);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,11,10,.92), rgba(13,11,10,.72));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.12);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.hide { transform: translateY(-100%); }
.site-header.menu-open { transform: none; background: var(--ink); }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-right: auto; }
.brand-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); width: 34px; height: 34px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 2px;
}
.brand-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--parchment); }
.nav { display: flex; gap: 28px; }
.nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--parchment-dim); position: relative; padding: 6px 0;
}
.nav a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 100%; bottom: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transition: right .3s var(--ease); }
.nav a:hover, .nav a.active { color: var(--parchment); }
.nav a:hover::after, .nav a.active::after { right: 0; }

.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; padding: 8px; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin: 5px 0; transition: transform .3s, opacity .3s; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 40; background: rgba(13,11,10,.97);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 26px;
  transform: translateY(-100%); transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-nav.open { transform: none; }
.mobile-nav a:not(.btn) { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--parchment); padding: 8px 12px; }


/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
section { padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 140px) var(--gutter); position: relative; }
.section-head { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100svh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  padding-top: clamp(110px, 16vh, 160px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-sky {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 75% 35%, rgba(177,31,42,.22), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(45% 40% at 20% 80%, rgba(201,164,76,.12), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(30,26,22,.9), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #171310 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
}
.hero-sky::after {
  /* slow drifting cloud layer */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -20%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(40% 30% at 30% 40%, rgba(236,227,209,.05), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(35% 25% at 70% 60%, rgba(236,227,209,.04), transparent 70%);
  animation: drift 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes drift { from { transform: translate3d(-3%, -2%, 0) } to { transform: translate3d(3%, 2%, 0) } }

.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; width: 100%;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center;
}
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(56px, 10vw, 124px); font-weight: 700; line-height: .95; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.hero-word {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f3dc95 0%, var(--gold) 45%, #a37d31 70%, #e6c56d 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.6));
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero-sub { font-size: clamp(19px, 1.6vw, 24px); max-width: 48ch; color: var(--parchment-dim); margin: 26px 0 32px; }
.hero-sub em { color: var(--parchment); }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.hero-proof { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 30px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--parchment-dim); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.proof-short, .swipe-hint, .tabbar, .author-place, .book-chev { display: none; }
.fold-btn { display: none; }

.hero-fan { position: relative; height: clamp(360px, 46vw, 560px); width: min(100%, 560px); justify-self: end; }
.hero-fan .fan-extra { display: none; }
.hero-fan .fan {
  position: absolute; width: auto; height: clamp(228px, 28.5vw, 371px); border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.9), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,164,76,.2);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.fan-1 { left: 0; top: 12%; transform: rotate(-9deg); z-index: 1; }
.fan-2 { left: 50%; top: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(-1deg); z-index: 2; }
.fan-3 { right: 0; top: 10%; transform: rotate(8deg); z-index: 3; }

.scroll-cue { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 26px; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 22px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.5); border-radius: 12px; z-index: 2; }
.scroll-cue span { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 6px; width: 3px; height: 8px; margin-left: -1.5px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; animation: cue 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes cue { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1 } 60% { transform: translateY(14px); opacity: 0 } }


/* ---------- Shelf ---------- */
.shelf-section { padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 90px); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink), var(--ink-2)); }
.shelf-wrap { position: relative; margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--gutter)); }
.shelf {
  display: flex; gap: clamp(16px, 2.6vw, 36px);
  overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden; overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
  scroll-snap-type: x proximity; scroll-padding-inline: var(--gutter);
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 30px 0 30px var(--gutter);
  scrollbar-width: none; cursor: grab;
}
.shelf.dragging { cursor: grabbing; scroll-snap-type: none; scroll-behavior: auto; }
.shelf.dragging .shelf-item { pointer-events: none; }
.shelf::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.shelf::after { content: ""; flex: 0 0 var(--gutter); }   /* end padding that every browser honours */
.shelf-item {
  /* sized so the next cover always peeks in from the edge, on every screen width */
  flex: 0 0 clamp(140px, 38vw, 250px); scroll-snap-align: start; position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: none;
}
.shelf-item img {
  height: calc(clamp(140px, 38vw, 250px) * 1.43); width: auto; margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.9), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,164,76,.18);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s; -webkit-user-drag: none;
}
@media (hover: hover) {
  .shelf-item:hover img { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 34px 50px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.95), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,164,76,.5); }
}
.shelf-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .3em; color: var(--gold); }
.shelf-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(12px, 1.1vw, 14px); color: var(--parchment); margin-top: -8px; }
.badge-new, .tag-new {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--crimson); color: #fff; padding: 5px 9px; border-radius: 2px;
}
.tag-new { position: static; display: inline-block; margin-right: 10px; }

/* arrows float over the shelf edges, level with the covers */
.shelf-btn {
  position: absolute; top: 30px; z-index: 3;
  --cover-h: calc(clamp(140px, 38vw, 250px) * 1.42);
  transform: translateY(calc(var(--cover-h) / 2 - 50%));
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1;
  background: rgba(13,11,10,.82); border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.55); color: var(--gold);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  transition: opacity .3s, background .25s, color .25s, transform .3s;
}
.shelf-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.shelf-btn-prev { left: calc(var(--gutter) / 2); }
.shelf-btn-next { right: calc(var(--gutter) / 2); }
.shelf-btn[disabled] { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

/* thin gold plank under the shelf doubles as a position indicator */
.shelf-progress {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 8px auto 0; height: 2px; border-radius: 1px;
  background: rgba(201,164,76,.18); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.shelf-progress span {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%; width: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
  transition: transform .15s linear, width .3s;
}
.shelf-hint { max-width: var(--max); margin: 14px auto 0; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--parchment-dim); }

/* ---------- Featured quote ---------- */
.pull { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px) var(--gutter); background: var(--ink-2); }
.pull-quote {
  max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; position: relative;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.25); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.25);
}
.pull-quote::before, .pull-quote::after {
  content: "◆"; position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 10px; background: var(--ink-2); padding: 0 12px;
}
.pull-quote::before { top: 0; }
.pull-quote::after { top: 100%; }
.pull-quote p {
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 40px); line-height: 1.25; color: var(--parchment);
}
.pull-quote p::before { content: "“"; color: var(--gold); margin-right: .1em; }
.pull-quote p::after { content: "”"; color: var(--gold); margin-left: .1em; }
.pull-quote footer { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; color: var(--gold); }
.pull-quote footer em { font-family: var(--font-body); font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0; font-size: 16px; color: var(--parchment-dim); }

/* ---------- Saga ---------- */
.saga { background: var(--ink-2); }
.saga::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(50% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(201,164,76,.07), transparent 70%);
}
.saga-grid { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(18px, 3vw, 36px); }
.saga-card {
  padding: 32px 28px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.18); border-radius: 3px; position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(236,227,209,.03), transparent);
}
.saga-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 6px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.08); pointer-events: none; }
.saga-glyph { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 40px; color: var(--gold); opacity: .35; line-height: 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.saga-card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 22px; }
.saga-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--parchment-dim); }

.emperors {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) auto 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 19fr 21fr 23fr 19fr 12fr; gap: 4px;
}
.emperor {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-deep); padding: 14px 10px 0; min-width: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; position: relative;
}
.emperor::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -6px; left: 0; width: 10px; height: 10px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.emperor b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--parchment); }
.emperor span { font-size: 15px; color: var(--parchment-dim); }
.emperor i { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .2em; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 6px; }

/* ---------- Books / Milestones ---------- */
.books { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-2), var(--ink) 30%); }
.road {
  /* top/height are set by main.js so the track runs from milestone I to milestone VI */
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; height: 0; width: 2px; margin-left: -1px;
  background: rgba(143,111,42,.28);
}
/* the part of the road already travelled; its length eases towards the reader's position */
.road-fill {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201,164,76,.35);
}
.road-fill::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -3px; width: 6px; height: 6px; margin-left: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px 2px rgba(230,197,109,.45);
}

.book {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; position: relative;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-areas: "cover head" "cover text";
  column-gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 96px); row-gap: 0; align-items: center; align-content: center;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px) 0;
}
.book:nth-child(even) { grid-template-areas: "head cover" "text cover"; }
.book-cover { grid-area: cover; }
.book-cover a { display: block; }
@media (hover: hover) { .book-cover img { transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s; } .book-cover a:hover img { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 46px 70px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.95), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,164,76,.5); } }
.book-head { grid-area: head; align-self: end; }
.book-text { grid-area: text; align-self: start; }
.read-more { display: none; }

/* Each book tints its milestone glow with a colour from its cover */
.book[data-mark="storm"] { --m: rgba(200,214,228,.45); }
.book[data-mark="arc"]   { --m: rgba(230,197,109,.5); }
.book[data-mark="crest"] { --m: rgba(255,77,87,.4); }
.book[data-mark="lion"]  { --m: rgba(255,180,84,.45); }
.book[data-mark="fire"]  { --m: rgba(255,120,40,.45); }
.book[data-mark="oath"]  { --m: rgba(230,197,109,.5); }

.milestone {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--ink); border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.55); z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--ink);
  transition: background .7s var(--ease), border-color .7s, box-shadow .9s var(--ease);
}
.milestone span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .05em; transition: color .5s; }
.milestone.lit {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold) 70%, var(--gold-deep));
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--ink), 0 0 28px var(--m, rgba(230,197,109,.45));
}
.milestone.lit span { color: var(--ink); }
/* the cover's halo warms a touch when its milestone is reached */
.book-cover::after { transition: opacity .9s var(--ease); opacity: .7; }
.book.reached .book-cover::after { opacity: 1; }

.book-cover { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.book-cover img {
  height: clamp(314px, 40vw, 514px); width: auto; border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 70px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.95), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,164,76,.22);
  will-change: transform;
}
.book-cover::after {
  /* soft glow behind each cover */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10% 15%; z-index: -1; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(201,164,76,.18), transparent);
  filter: blur(30px);
}
.book-latest .book-cover::after { background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(177,31,42,.35), transparent); }

.book-era { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin: 0 0 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.book-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 48px); line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.book-subtitle { font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15em; color: var(--parchment-dim); margin: -6px 0 16px; }
.book-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--parchment-dim); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.book-blurb { margin: 0 0 14px; max-width: 58ch; }
.book-tagline { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--gold-bright); margin: 6px 0 18px; }
.book-meta { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 22px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 18px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--parchment-dim); }
.book-meta li::before { content: "◆"; color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 8px; margin-right: 8px; vertical-align: middle; }
.buy { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 20px; }
.stores { font-size: 14px; color: var(--parchment-dim); }
.stores a { display: inline-block; padding: 8px 2px; }
.book-quote { margin: 24px 0 0; padding-left: 18px; border-left: 2px solid var(--crimson); font-style: italic; color: var(--parchment-dim); font-size: 1.02em; max-width: 52ch; }
.book-quote cite { display: block; font-style: normal; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--gold); }


.series-cta {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px) auto 0; text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) var(--gutter);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.25); position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 100% at 50% 100%, rgba(201,164,76,.1), transparent);
}
.series-cta::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.1); pointer-events: none; }
.series-cta p { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px); margin: 0 0 22px; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.ku-note { display: block; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--parchment-dim); }

/* ---------- Reviews ---------- */
.reviews { background: var(--ink-2); }
.review-aggregate { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 36px; margin-top: 28px; }
.review-aggregate div { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.review-aggregate b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 44px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1; }
.review-aggregate span { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--parchment-dim); line-height: 1.3; }
.review-grid { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 28px); }
.review {
  margin: 0; padding: 28px 26px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.16); border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(236,227,209,.035), transparent);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
}
.review blockquote { margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05em; flex: 1; }
.review blockquote::before { content: "“"; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.6em; line-height: 0; vertical-align: -.25em; margin-right: 2px; }
.review figcaption { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; color: var(--gold); }
.review figcaption em { font-family: var(--font-body); font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--parchment-dim); }
.review-links { max-width: var(--max); margin: 40px auto 0; color: var(--parchment-dim); font-size: 1em; }
.review-links a { display: inline-block; padding: 8px 0; }

/* ---------- Author ---------- */
.author { background: var(--ink); }
.author-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: center; }
.author-photo { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.author-photo img {
  width: clamp(220px, 28vw, 360px); border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold-deep), 0 40px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  filter: saturate(.85);
}
.author-copy h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.author-copy p { color: var(--parchment-dim); }
.author-copy .drop::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-display); float: left; font-size: 3.6em; line-height: .8; padding: 6px 10px 0 0; color: var(--gold);
}
.author-links { display: flex; gap: 26px; margin-top: 22px; }
.author-links a { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.4); padding: 10px 0 4px; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink), #120c0c);
  text-align: center; overflow: hidden;
}
.embers { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.contact::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(50% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(177,31,42,.18), transparent 70%);
}
.contact-inner { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-inner p { color: var(--parchment-dim); }
.contact-inner .btn { margin: 14px 0 22px; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: .08em; font-size: 16px; }
.contact-small { font-size: 16px; }
.contact-small strong { color: var(--parchment); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.14); padding: 40px var(--gutter); background: #0a0908; }
.footer-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 18px 40px; align-items: center; }
.footer-inner p { margin: 6px 0 0; color: var(--parchment-dim); font-size: 15px; }
.footer-inner nav { display: flex; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-inner nav a { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--parchment-dim); }
.footer-inner nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.legal { grid-column: 1 / -1; font-size: 13px !important; }

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.hero .reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .05s }
.hero .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .18s }
.hero .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .32s }
.hero .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .46s }
.hero .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .6s }
.saga-card:nth-child(2), .review:nth-child(3n+2) { transition-delay: .12s }
.saga-card:nth-child(3), .review:nth-child(3n) { transition-delay: .24s }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .hero-sky::after, .scroll-cue span { animation: none; }
  * { transition-duration: 0s !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE TIERS
   Desktop (1024px and up) is the base layout above.
   Tablet  (700px – 1023px): two columns where they earn their keep, a left-hand road.
   Phone   (up to 699px):    cover-led hero, swipe rows, compact book cards, sticky buy bar.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- TABLET AND PHONE (up to 1023px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .nav, .site-header .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }


  /* Reviews: two columns */
  .review-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* the shelf is redundant below desktop: the hero shows the covers, the books section has the detail */
  .shelf-section { display: none; }

  /* Hero: the six covers fanned in an arc, the title rising over them */
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 72px var(--gutter) 44px; display: block; }
  .hero-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 0; }
  .hero-fan {
    order: -1; position: relative; width: min(100%, 720px); max-width: none; justify-self: auto;
    height: clamp(250px, 62vw, 420px); margin: 0 auto -8%; overflow: visible;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 68%, transparent 100%);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 68%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .hero-fan .fan, .hero-fan .fan-extra {
    display: block; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: auto; right: auto; bottom: 0;
    width: auto; height: clamp(170px, 42vw, 270px); translate: -50% 0;
    transform-origin: 50% 170%; opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.95), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,164,76,.25);
  }
  .hero-fan [data-book="1"] { transform: rotate(-30deg); z-index: 1; }
  .hero-fan [data-book="2"] { transform: rotate(-18deg); z-index: 2; }
  .hero-fan [data-book="3"] { transform: rotate(-6deg);  z-index: 3; }
  .hero-fan [data-book="4"] { transform: rotate(6deg);   z-index: 4; }
  .hero-fan [data-book="5"] { transform: rotate(18deg);  z-index: 2; }
  .hero-fan [data-book="6"] { transform: rotate(30deg);  z-index: 1; }
  .hero-copy { position: relative; z-index: 5; max-width: 560px; }
  .hero .eyebrow { display: none; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(52px, 11vw, 96px); }
  .hero-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-proof { justify-content: center; }
  .scroll-cue { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- TABLET ONLY (700px – 1023px) ---------- */
@media (min-width: 700px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  /* Books: a two-column catalogue of cards, numbered like milestones */
  .books { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; column-gap: 20px; row-gap: 20px; align-content: start; }
  .books .section-head, .books .series-cta { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .books .section-head { margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .road { display: none; }
  .book {
    grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; grid-template-areas: "cover head" "text text";
    column-gap: 18px; row-gap: 12px; align-items: start; align-content: start;
    padding: 22px 20px 22px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.16); border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(236,227,209,.03), transparent);
  }
  .book:nth-child(even) { grid-template-areas: "cover head" "text text"; }
  .book-head { align-self: start; }
  .book-cover { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .book-cover img { height: 170px; width: auto; }
  .book-cover::after { display: none; }
  .milestone {
    left: 10px; right: auto; top: 12px; transform: none;
    width: 30px; height: 30px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.6); border-color: rgba(201,164,76,.6);
  }
  .milestone span { font-size: 10px; }
  .milestone.lit { transform: none; box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--m, rgba(230,197,109,.4)); }
  .book-era { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .14em; padding-right: 0; }
  .book-title { font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .book-subtitle { font-size: 15px; margin: -2px 0 8px; }
  .book-rating { font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0; }
  .book-rating .stars i { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
  .book-blurb { max-width: none; font-size: 16px; }
  .book-blurbs { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 5; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
  .book-blurbs.expanded { display: block; -webkit-line-clamp: unset; overflow: visible; }
  .read-more { display: inline-block; background: none; border: 0; padding: 8px 0; margin: 0 0 6px; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
  .read-more[hidden] { display: none; }
  .book-meta { font-size: 13px; gap: 4px 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .book-quote { display: none; }
  .series-cta { margin-top: 12px; }
  section { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) var(--gutter); }
  .saga-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .saga-card { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .saga-card h3 { font-size: 19px; }
  .emperors { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
  .emperor b { font-size: 12px; }
  .author-inner { grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: start; }
  .author-photo { position: sticky; top: 96px; }
  .author-photo img { width: 220px; }
}
@media (min-width: 700px) and (max-width: 899px) {
  /* saga cards become a swipe row when three columns get too tight */
  .saga-grid {
    display: flex; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; gap: 16px;
    margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--gutter)); padding: 4px var(--gutter) 18px; scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .saga-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .saga-grid::after { content: ""; flex: 0 0 1px; }
  .saga-card { flex: 0 0 min(60vw, 380px); scroll-snap-align: start; }
  .saga .swipe-hint { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin: 0; }
}

/* ---------- PHONE (up to 699px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 699px) {
  :root { --rail: 36px; }
  body { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.5; padding-bottom: calc(64px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
  section { padding: 48px var(--gutter); }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .lede { font-size: 1em; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 7.5vw, 32px); }
  .eyebrow { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .26em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .btn { padding: 13px 20px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; }
  .btn-large { padding: 15px 22px; font-size: 12px; white-space: normal; text-align: center; }
  .reveal { transform: translateY(12px); transition-duration: .55s; }
  .stars i { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

  /* header: brand only, the tab bar does the navigating */
  .site-header { padding: 10px var(--gutter); justify-content: center; }
  .brand { margin-right: 0; }
  .brand-mark { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 12px; }
  .brand-name { font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .22em; }
  .nav-toggle, .mobile-nav { display: none; }

  /* hero (arc of covers) is shared with the tablet tier; phone-only sizing */
  .hero { padding: 64px var(--gutter) 36px; }
  .hero-fan { margin-bottom: -10%; }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 17px; margin: 12px auto 22px; max-width: 32ch; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 6px; }
  .hero-actions .btn-gold { padding: 15px 20px; }
  .hero-actions .btn-ghost {
    border: 0; padding: 12px 8px; color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 6px; text-decoration-color: rgba(201,164,76,.45);
  }
  .hero-proof { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13px; gap: 8px; }
  .proof-long { display: none; }
  .proof-short { display: inline; }


  /* featured quote */
  .pull { padding: 36px var(--gutter); }
  .pull-quote { padding: 22px 0; }
  .pull-quote p { font-size: 20px; }

  /* saga: numbered statements, no boxes; emperors as a timeline strip */
  .saga-grid { display: block; }
  .saga-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; column-gap: 10px; padding: 18px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.14); background: none; }
  .saga-card::before { display: none; }
  .saga-card:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.14); }
  .saga-glyph { grid-row: 1 / 3; font-size: 30px; margin: 0; opacity: .6; line-height: 1.1; }
  .saga-card h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .saga-card p { font-size: 16px; }
  .saga .swipe-hint { display: none; }
  .emperors {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; overflow: visible;
    margin: 30px 0 0 6px; padding: 0 0 0 18px; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
  }
  .emperor {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; column-gap: 12px; align-items: baseline;
    border-top: 0; padding: 9px 0 9px 8px; position: relative;
  }
  .emperor::before { left: -25px; top: 15px; width: 9px; height: 9px; }
  .emperor b { font-size: 13px; }
  .emperor span { font-size: 14px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap; }
  .emperor i { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-top: 0; font-size: 10px; }

  /* books: a tap-to-open list on the road */
  .books { display: block; padding-left: calc(var(--gutter) + var(--rail)); }
  .road { display: block; }
  .books .section-head, .books .series-cta { margin-left: calc(-1 * var(--rail)); }
  .books .section-head p.lede { display: none; }
  .road { left: calc(var(--gutter) + var(--rail) / 2 - 10px); }
  .book {
    grid-template-columns: 70px 1fr 28px; grid-template-areas: "cover head chev" "text text text";
    column-gap: 12px; row-gap: 0; padding: 14px 0; align-items: center; align-content: start;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.12);
  }
  .book:nth-child(even) { grid-template-areas: "cover head chev" "text text text"; }
  .book-cover { grid-area: cover; align-self: center; }
  .book-cover img { height: 100px; width: auto; border-radius: 3px; }
  .book-cover::after { display: none; }
  .book-head { align-self: center; cursor: pointer; }
  .book-chev {
    grid-area: chev; align-self: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-right: -8px; border: 0; background: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
    color: var(--gold); display: grid; place-items: center;
  }
  .book-chev svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
  .book.open .book-chev svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .milestone { left: calc(-1 * var(--rail) / 2 - 10px); top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: 24px; height: 24px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--ink); }
  .milestone span { font-size: 9px; }
  .milestone.lit { transform: translate(-50%, -50%); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--ink), 0 0 14px var(--m, rgba(230,197,109,.45)); }
  .book-era { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .12em; margin: 0 0 3px; line-height: 1.4; }
  .tag-new { font-size: 9px; padding: 2px 6px; margin-right: 6px; }
  .book-title { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 3px; }
  .book-subtitle { display: none; }
  .book-rating { font-size: 12px; margin: 0; gap: 6px; }
  .book-rating .stars i { width: 11px; height: 11px; }
  .book-text { grid-area: text; display: none; padding: 12px 0 6px; }
  .book.open .book-text { display: block; }
  .book-blurbs { display: block; }
  .read-more { display: none; }
  .book-blurb { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .book-tagline { font-size: 13px; margin: 4px 0 10px; }
  .book-meta { font-size: 13px; gap: 4px 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .buy { gap: 8px 14px; }
  .buy .btn { padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 12px; }
  .stores { font-size: 13px; }
  .book-quote { display: none; }
  .series-cta { padding: 28px 18px; margin-top: 24px; }
  .series-cta p { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .ku-note { font-size: 14px; }

  /* reviews: just the three strongest, stacked; the link below leads to the rest */
  .review-aggregate { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; }
  .review-aggregate div { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px; }
  .review-aggregate b { font-size: 30px; }
  .review-aggregate span { font-size: 11px; }
  .review-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: visible; }
  .review { padding: 20px 18px; }
  .review:nth-child(n+4) { display: none; }
  .review blockquote { font-size: 1em; }
  .review-links { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; }

  /* author: compact card */
  .author-inner { grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr; column-gap: 14px; row-gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
  .author-photo { justify-content: flex-start; align-self: center; }
  .author-photo img { width: 64px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold-deep); }
  .author-copy { display: contents; }
  .author-copy .eyebrow { grid-column: 2; margin: 0 0 2px; align-self: end; }
  .author-copy h2 { grid-column: 2; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.15; margin: 0; align-self: start; }
  .author-place { display: block; grid-column: 2; margin: -10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--parchment-dim); }
  .author-note { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .author-note p { font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 12px; }
  .author-copy .drop::first-letter { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; float: none; padding: 0; color: inherit; line-height: inherit; }
  .author-links { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; gap: 18px; margin-top: 4px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

  /* folding text (author note) */
  .fold { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: var(--lines, 6); -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
  .fold.expanded { display: block; -webkit-line-clamp: unset; overflow: visible; }
  .fold-btn { display: inline-block; background: none; border: 0; padding: 10px 0; margin: 0; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); min-height: 40px; grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .fold-btn[hidden] { display: none; }

  /* contact and footer */
  .contact { padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .contact-inner .btn { width: 100%; font-size: 15px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .site-footer { padding-bottom: 28px; }

  /* bottom tab bar */
  .tabbar {
    position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 45;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) auto; align-items: center;
    padding: 6px 10px calc(6px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    background: rgba(13,11,10,.94); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,164,76,.22);
  }
  .tabbar a:not(.tabbar-buy) {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 3px; padding: 6px 2px;
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--parchment-dim);
  }
  .tabbar a svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-linejoin: round; stroke-linecap: round; }
  .tabbar a.active { color: var(--gold); }
  .tabbar-buy {
    margin-left: 8px; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold) 55%, var(--gold-deep)); color: #1a1408;
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -8px rgba(201,164,76,.7);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .book { grid-template-columns: 62px 1fr 28px; }
  .book-cover img { height: 88px; }
}
}