/* ==========================================================================
   SHAWN LEMISON — From Darkness to Light
   Core stylesheet. Layout, type, colour and motion.
   Palette is derived from the book cover (deep navy → teal glow → warm light)
   plus the existing brand cream (#F2E3C4) and oxblood (#6B2C2C).
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Darkness */
  --ink-900: #070C13;
  --ink-850: #0B131C;
  --ink-800: #0E1826;
  --ink-700: #142131;
  --ink-600: #1B2C3E;
  --ink-500: #263E52;

  /* The struggle */
  --oxblood: #6B2C2C;
  --oxblood-lit: #8C3B36;

  /* The turn */
  --teal-700: #1E4550;
  --teal-600: #2E5A66;
  --teal-500: #3F7C8A;
  --teal-400: #5E9DA9;

  /* The light */
  --amber: #C99A5B;
  --amber-lit: #E3BE87;
  --cream: #F2E3C4;
  --cream-soft: #F8EEDA;
  --paper: #FBF8F2;
  --paper-warm: #F4EEE2;

  /* Text */
  --tx-on-dark: #EDE6DA;
  --tx-on-dark-soft: rgba(237, 230, 218, 0.68);
  --tx-on-dark-faint: rgba(237, 230, 218, 0.60);
  --tx-on-light: #17212C;
  --tx-on-light-soft: #4B5865;

  /* Lines */
  --rule-dark: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.16);
  --rule-light: rgba(23, 33, 44, 0.14);

  /* Type */
  --f-display: "Fraunces", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --f-body: "Karla", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --fs-eyebrow: 0.72rem;
  --fs-body: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.18vw, 1.115rem);
  --fs-lede: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + 0.66vw, 1.5rem);
  --fs-h3: clamp(1.35rem, 1.15rem + 0.85vw, 1.95rem);
  --fs-h2: clamp(2.1rem, 1.42rem + 2.9vw, 4.05rem);
  --fs-h1: clamp(2.9rem, 1.6rem + 5.4vw, 6.6rem);

  /* Space */
  --shell: 1240px;
  --shell-narrow: 880px;
  --gut: clamp(1.25rem, 0.7rem + 2.4vw, 3.25rem);
  --sec-y: clamp(3.25rem, 2rem + 4.4vw, 6.25rem);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --dur: 0.72s;

  --hdr-h: 84px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--hdr-h) + 16px);
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: var(--tx-on-dark);
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.68;
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.is-locked { overflow: hidden; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 12, "WONK" 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

p { margin: 0 0 1.15em; text-wrap: pretty; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

img, video, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
img { height: auto; }

button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: 0; margin: 0; cursor: pointer; }

ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }

::selection { background: var(--amber); color: var(--ink-900); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Accessibility helpers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0;
  margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
  clip-path: inset(50%); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

.skip-link {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 50%; z-index: 200;
  transform: translate(-50%, -120%);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus-visible { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--amber-lit);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Layout primitives
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.shell {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: calc(var(--shell) + var(--gut) * 2);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gut);
}
.shell--narrow { max-width: calc(var(--shell-narrow) + var(--gut) * 2); }

.eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber-lit);
}
.eyebrow--center { justify-content: center; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4b. Drifting book motifs
   Ornamental line art that breathes slowly behind the content. Kept faint so
   it reads as texture, never as an illustration competing with the copy.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sprite { position: absolute; width: 0; height: 0; overflow: hidden; }

.deco {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}

.deco__item {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--y); left: var(--x);
  width: var(--s); aspect-ratio: 1;
  margin: calc(var(--s) / -2);
  color: var(--cream);
  opacity: 0.055;
  transform: rotate(var(--rot));
  animation: deco-drift var(--dur) ease-in-out var(--delay) infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}
.deco__item svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

@keyframes deco-drift {
  from { transform: rotate(var(--rot)) translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: rotate(calc(var(--rot) * -0.55)) translate3d(6px, -26px, 0); }
}

/* On light grounds the motifs need to be darker, not lighter. */
.about .deco__item,
.reviews .deco__item,
.journal .deco__item {
  color: var(--oxblood);
  opacity: 0.07;
}

/* Keep the content above every ornamental layer. */
.purpose .shell,
.book__grid,
.journey .shell,
.reviews .shell,
.journal .shell,
.signup .shell,
.hero__shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.section-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.section-title--light { color: var(--cream-soft); }
.section-title--center { text-align: center; }
.section-title em,
.purpose__quote em,
.hero__title em,
.signup__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 40, "WONK" 1;
  color: var(--amber);
}
.section-title--light em { color: var(--amber-lit); }

.prose p { color: var(--tx-on-light-soft); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Buttons & links
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  --btn-bg: transparent;
  --btn-fg: var(--cream);
  --btn-bd: currentColor;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 1.02rem 1.85rem;
  background: var(--btn-bg);
  color: var(--btn-fg);
  border: 1px solid var(--btn-bd);
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease),
              transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.btn > span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.btn::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--btn-fill, var(--cream));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right center;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn:hover::before,
.btn:focus-visible::before { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left center; }

.btn__arrow {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 20px; height: 12px; flex: none;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

.btn--solid {
  --btn-bg: var(--cream);
  --btn-fg: var(--ink-900);
  --btn-bd: var(--cream);
  --btn-fill: var(--amber-lit);
}
.btn--solid:hover, .btn--solid:focus-visible {
  color: var(--ink-900); border-color: var(--amber-lit);
}

.btn--ghost {
  --btn-fg: var(--cream);
  --btn-bd: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.32);
  --btn-fill: var(--cream);
}
.btn--ghost:hover, .btn--ghost:focus-visible {
  color: var(--ink-900); border-color: var(--cream);
}

.btn--dark {
  --btn-fg: var(--ink-900);
  --btn-bd: rgba(23, 33, 44, 0.28);
  --btn-fill: var(--ink-900);
}
.btn--dark:hover, .btn--dark:focus-visible {
  color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--ink-900);
}

.btn--sm { padding: 0.78rem 1.35rem; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

.link-quiet {
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(237, 230, 218, 0.28);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.link-quiet:hover { color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--amber); }

.link-underline {
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
}
.link-underline::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1px; background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.42s var(--ease-out);
}
.link-underline:hover::after { transform: scaleX(0); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Header
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto; z-index: 90;
  height: var(--hdr-h);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: background-color 0.5s var(--ease), backdrop-filter 0.5s var(--ease),
              border-color 0.5s var(--ease), height 0.4s var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.is-stuck {
  height: 68px;
  background: rgba(7, 12, 19, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(150%);
  border-bottom-color: var(--rule-dark);
}
.site-header.is-hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }
.site-header { transition-property: background-color, backdrop-filter, border-color, height, transform; }

.site-header__inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: calc(var(--shell) + var(--gut) * 2);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gut);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem;
}

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; flex: none; }
.brand__mark {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; flex: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--amber-lit);
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), color 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover .brand__mark { border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--cream); }
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.brand__name {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.06rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: var(--cream-soft);
}
.brand__role {
  font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint);
}

.nav { margin-left: auto; }
.nav__list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1.1rem, 1.9vw, 2.1rem); }
.nav__link {
  position: relative; display: block;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft);
  transition: color 0.32s var(--ease);
}
.nav__link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1px; background: var(--amber);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right center;
  transition: transform 0.42s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__link:hover, .nav__link:focus-visible { color: var(--cream); }
.nav__link:hover::after, .nav__link:focus-visible::after {
  transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left center;
}
.nav__link.is-active { color: var(--cream); }
.nav__link.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); background: var(--amber); }

.site-header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; margin-left: 1.6rem; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-toggle__bars { display: block; width: 20px; height: 12px; position: relative; }
.nav-toggle__bars i {
  position: absolute; left: 0; height: 1.5px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--cream); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.42s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.24s var(--ease), width 0.42s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-toggle__bars i:nth-child(1) { top: 0; }
.nav-toggle__bars i:nth-child(2) { top: 5.25px; width: 72%; }
.nav-toggle__bars i:nth-child(3) { top: 10.5px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars i:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(5.25px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars i:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; width: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars i:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-5.25px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Mobile navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 89;
  background: var(--ink-900);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), visibility 0.5s;
}
.mobile-nav[hidden] { display: none; }
.mobile-nav.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.mobile-nav__glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 45% at 82% 8%, rgba(62, 124, 138, 0.3), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(50% 40% at 8% 96%, rgba(201, 154, 91, 0.16), transparent 72%);
}

.mobile-nav__inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 100dvh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: calc(var(--hdr-h) + 2.5rem) var(--gut) 3rem;
}
.mobile-nav__eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.34em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint);
}

.mobile-nav__item {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px);
}
.mobile-nav__item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); }
.mobile-nav.is-open .mobile-nav__item {
  animation: navIn 0.62s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(0.12s + var(--i) * 0.055s);
}
@keyframes navIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.mobile-nav__link {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.05rem 0;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), padding-left 0.4s var(--ease);
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft);
}
.mobile-nav__link:hover, .mobile-nav__link:focus-visible { color: var(--cream); padding-left: 0.5rem; }
.mobile-nav__link.is-active { color: var(--cream); }
.mobile-nav__num {
  font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--amber); flex: none;
}
.mobile-nav__label {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.1rem + 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.mobile-nav__footer {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px);
}
.mobile-nav.is-open .mobile-nav__footer {
  animation: navIn 0.62s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(0.12s + var(--i) * 0.055s);
}
.mobile-nav__social {
  display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint);
}
.mobile-nav__social a { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.mobile-nav__social a:hover { color: var(--amber-lit); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. HERO
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--hdr-h) + clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem)) 0 clamp(6rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  background: var(--ink-900);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hero__atmos { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__glow { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; }
.hero__glow--teal {
  width: 68vw; height: 68vw; max-width: 900px; max-height: 900px;
  top: -18%; right: -14%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(62, 124, 138, 0.42), transparent 66%);
}
.hero__glow--amber {
  width: 52vw; height: 52vw; max-width: 660px; max-height: 660px;
  bottom: -22%; left: -12%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 154, 91, 0.2), transparent 68%);
}
.hero__grain {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.05; 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='0.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='140' height='140' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0; height: 34%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--ink-900));
  pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
}

.hero__shell {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, 0.92fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h1);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 0.98;
}
/* Padding gives italic descenders room inside the overflow mask;
   the matching negative margin keeps the visual rhythm unchanged. */
.hero__title .line { display: block; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 0.22em; margin-bottom: -0.22em; }
.hero__title .line__i { display: block; }

.hero__lede {
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.42;
  color: var(--cream);
  max-width: 30ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.hero__sub {
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft);
  max-width: 46ch;
  margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
}

.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.hero__note { font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* Book art */
.hero__art { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.hero__book {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 430px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.hero__book img {
  width: 100%;
}
.hero__book-float { animation: float 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-0.6deg); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-16px) rotate(0.6deg); }
}
/* The cover artwork carries its own shading; no cast shadow behind it. */
.hero__book-shadow { display: none; }

/* Scroll cue */
.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 2rem;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.scroll-cue:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.scroll-cue__line {
  display: block; width: 1px; height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--amber), transparent);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.scroll-cue__line::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  animation: cue 2.4s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes cue {
  0%   { transform: translateY(-100%); }
  60%  { transform: translateY(100%); }
  100% { transform: translateY(100%); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. PURPOSE — manifesto
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.purpose {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sec-y) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(78% 58% at 50% -6%, rgba(201, 154, 91, 0.22), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 120%, rgba(46, 90, 102, 0.16), transparent 66%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-900), var(--ink-850) 52%, var(--ink-900));
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.purpose__beam {
  position: absolute; top: -30%; left: 50%;
  width: min(120vw, 1000px); height: 130%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(201, 154, 91, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.purpose .shell { position: relative; }

.purpose__quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 1.15rem + 3.2vw, 3.7rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  margin-bottom: 2.6rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.purpose__soft { color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft); }

.purpose__sig img {
  width: 190px; margin-inline: auto;
  opacity: 0.82;
  filter: invert(1) sepia(1) saturate(0.35) hue-rotate(348deg) brightness(1.25);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. ABOUT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about {
  position: relative;
  padding: calc(var(--sec-y) + 2rem) 0 var(--sec-y);
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(64% 52% at 10% 12%, rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.85), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(52% 46% at 94% 92%, rgba(107, 44, 44, 0.075), transparent 66%),
    var(--paper);
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
}
.about::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--ink-900), transparent);
  opacity: 0.06;
}

.about__grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.86fr) minmax(0, 1.14fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.about__portrait { position: relative; }
.about__portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -24px rgba(23, 33, 44, 0.42);
}
.about__portrait-frame::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, transparent 55%, rgba(14, 24, 38, 0.28));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about__portrait-frame img { width: 100%; }

.about__pullquote {
  position: absolute; right: clamp(-1rem, -2vw, -2.5rem); bottom: -1.5rem;
  max-width: 17rem; margin: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.65rem;
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -18px rgba(7, 12, 19, 0.5);
}
.about__pullquote blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: 1.18rem; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.36;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 40, "WONK" 1;
}

.about__body { margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
.about__body p { font-size: 1.06rem; }
.about__copy .eyebrow { color: var(--oxblood); }
.about__copy .section-title em { color: var(--oxblood); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. FEATURED BOOK
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.book {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sec-y) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(58% 46% at 27% 44%, rgba(62, 124, 138, 0.30), transparent 64%),
    radial-gradient(90% 46% at 50% 112%, rgba(4, 8, 13, 0.9), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0A1420, #0E1C2B 46%, #081019);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.book::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--paper), transparent);
  opacity: 0.045; z-index: -1;
}
.book__glow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 26%;
  width: min(80vw, 780px); aspect-ratio: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(62, 124, 138, 0.34), transparent 66%);
  /* radial gradient supplies the falloff — no blur filter needed */
  pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
}

.book__grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.92fr) minmax(0, 1.08fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.book__stage { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.book__cover {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 400px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.book__cover img { width: 100%; }
/* The cover artwork carries its own shading; no cast shadow behind it. */
.book__pedestal { display: none; }

.book__blurb { color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft); max-width: 54ch; }

.book__editions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.book__edition a {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.15rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: border-color 0.35s var(--ease), background-color 0.35s var(--ease),
              transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.book__edition a:hover, .book__edition a:focus-visible {
  border-color: rgba(201, 154, 91, 0.6);
  background: rgba(201, 154, 91, 0.07);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.book__edition-format {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint);
}
.book__edition-price {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--cream-soft);
}

.book__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. TRAILER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trailer {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sec-y) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 40% at 50% 52%, rgba(46, 90, 102, 0.16), transparent 66%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #081019, #04070C 34%, #04070C 66%, var(--ink-900));
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trailer__head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.75rem); }
.trailer__head .section-title { margin-bottom: 0; }

.trailer__facade {
  position: relative;
  display: block; width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px; margin-inline: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  text-align: left;
}
.trailer__poster {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out), filter 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.trailer__facade:hover .trailer__poster,
.trailer__facade:focus-visible .trailer__poster { transform: scale(1.045); filter: brightness(0.86); }

.trailer__scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 12, 19, 0.86) 4%, rgba(7, 12, 19, 0.12) 52%, rgba(7, 12, 19, 0.4));
}

.trailer__play {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: clamp(66px, 8vw, 96px); aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.42);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--cream);
  transition: background-color 0.45s var(--ease), transform 0.45s var(--ease-out),
              border-color 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.trailer__play svg { width: 34%; margin-left: 8%; }
.trailer__play::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.42);
  animation: ping 3s var(--ease-out) infinite;
}
@keyframes ping {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}
.trailer__facade:hover .trailer__play,
.trailer__facade:focus-visible .trailer__play {
  background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink-900);
  border-color: var(--cream);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

.trailer__cta {
  position: absolute; left: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem;
}
.trailer__cta-label {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 0.9rem + 0.8vw, 1.6rem);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
}
.trailer__cta-meta {
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint);
}

/* Modal */
.modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 120;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.42s var(--ease);
}
.modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.modal.is-open { opacity: 1; }

.modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 8, 13, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.modal__panel {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 1180px);
  transform: translateY(22px) scale(0.985);
  transition: transform 0.52s var(--ease-out);
}
.modal.is-open .modal__panel { transform: none; }

.modal__video {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 50px 110px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}
.modal__video video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }

.modal__close {
  position: absolute; top: -3.25rem; right: 0;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--cream);
  transition: background-color 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease),
              transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.modal__close svg { width: 20px; }
.modal__close:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink-900); border-color: var(--cream); transform: rotate(90deg); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. JOURNEY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journey {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sec-y) 0 calc(var(--sec-y) + 2rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.journey__wash {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom,
      var(--ink-900) 0%,
      #150F14 22%,
      var(--oxblood) 42%,
      var(--teal-700) 64%,
      var(--teal-600) 78%,
      var(--paper-warm) 100%);
}
.journey__wash::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(70% 40% at 50% 100%, rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.55), transparent 70%);
}

.journey__head { margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); max-width: 44rem; }
.journey__head .section-title { margin-bottom: 0; }

.journey__list { position: relative; padding-left: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }

.journey__rail {
  position: absolute; top: 0.75rem; bottom: 0.75rem;
  left: clamp(0.4rem, 0.9vw, 0.72rem);
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.18);
}
.journey__rail-fill {
  position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 100%; height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--oxblood-lit), var(--teal-400) 55%, var(--cream));
  transition: height 0.18s linear;
}

.journey__stage { position: relative; padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); }
.journey__stage:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }

.journey__dot {
  position: absolute; top: 0.6rem;
  left: calc(clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) * -1 + clamp(0.4rem, 0.9vw, 0.72rem) - 5px);
  width: 11px; height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink-800);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.4);
  transition: background-color 0.5s var(--ease), border-color 0.5s var(--ease),
              transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.journey__stage.is-active .journey__dot {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--cream);
  transform: scale(1.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.14);
}

.journey__stage-inner {
  max-width: 46rem;
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease);
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.journey__stage.is-active .journey__stage-inner { opacity: 1; }

.journey__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1.5rem + 3.6vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.journey__stage.is-active .journey__num { color: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.42); }

.journey__stage-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.journey__stage-body {
  color: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.72);
  max-width: 46ch;
}

/* Tone shifts, darkness → light */
.journey__stage--mission .journey__num { color: rgba(23, 33, 44, 0.22); }
.journey__stage--mission .journey__stage-title { color: var(--ink-800); }
.journey__stage--mission .journey__stage-body { color: rgba(23, 33, 44, 0.74); }
.journey__stage--mission .journey__dot { background: var(--ink-800); border-color: rgba(23, 33, 44, 0.4); }
.journey__stage--mission.is-active .journey__dot {
  background: var(--ink-800); border-color: var(--ink-800);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(23, 33, 44, 0.12);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. REVIEWS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reviews {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sec-y) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(66% 56% at 50% 4%, rgba(107, 44, 44, 0.085), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper-warm), #EFE6D4);
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.reviews__ghost {
  position: absolute; top: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 3rem + 14vw, 15rem);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 0.8;
  color: rgba(23, 33, 44, 0.045);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.reviews .shell { position: relative; }

.reviews__head { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.reviews__head .eyebrow { color: var(--oxblood); }

.reviews__stage { position: relative; }
.reviews__mark {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 5vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--oxblood);
  opacity: 0.35;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.reviews__viewport {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  align-items: start;
}
.review {
  grid-area: 1 / 1;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease), transform 0.55s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.55s;
}
.review.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }

.review__quote {
  margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 0.95rem + 1.6vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 300; font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.36;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "WONK" 1;
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.review__by {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-light-soft);
}
.review__rule { display: block; width: 26px; height: 1px; background: var(--oxblood); }

.reviews__nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.reviews__arrow {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-light); border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
  transition: background-color 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.35s var(--ease),
              border-color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.reviews__arrow svg { width: 18px; }
.reviews__arrow:hover { background: var(--ink-900); color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--ink-900); }

.reviews__dots { display: flex; gap: 0.55rem; }
.reviews__dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(23, 33, 44, 0.22);
  transition: background-color 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.reviews__dot.is-active { background: var(--oxblood); transform: scale(1.35); }

.reviews__more { margin-top: 2.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. JOURNAL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journal {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sec-y) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #EFE6D4, var(--paper) 26%, var(--paper));
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
}
.journal__head { margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.75rem); }
.journal__head .eyebrow { color: var(--oxblood); }
.journal__head .section-title { margin-bottom: 0; }
.journal__head .section-title em { color: var(--oxblood); }

.journal__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.32fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.journal__side { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem); }

.post__link { display: block; }
.post__media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(23, 33, 44, 0.06);
}
.post__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}
.post__media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 12, 19, 0.34), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.post__link:hover .post__media img,
.post__link:focus-visible .post__media img { transform: scale(1.055); }
.post__link:hover .post__media::after { opacity: 1; }

.post--lead .post__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
.post--lead .post__body { padding-top: 1.6rem; }

.post--side {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.6fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-light);
}
.journal__side .post--side:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.post--side .post__link { display: contents; }
.post--side .post__media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }

.post__meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-light-soft);
}
.post__cat { color: var(--oxblood); }
.post__dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; opacity: 0.5; }

.post__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.016em;
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.post--side .post__title { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.9rem + 0.5vw, 1.28rem); line-height: 1.24; }
.post__link:hover .post__title { color: var(--oxblood); }

.post__excerpt {
  color: var(--tx-on-light-soft);
  font-size: 0.965rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.05rem;
}
.post--side .post__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post__more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-light);
}
.post__more .btn__arrow { transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); }
.post__link:hover .post__more .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. NEWSLETTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.signup {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sec-y) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(86% 62% at 50% 116%, rgba(201, 154, 91, 0.30), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(56% 44% at 50% -8%, rgba(46, 90, 102, 0.18), transparent 64%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-900), #0A121C);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.signup__glow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: min(110vw, 1100px); aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201, 154, 91, 0.2), transparent 68%);
  /* radial gradient supplies the falloff */
  pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
}
.signup__inner { text-align: center; }

.signup__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 1.3rem + 2.6vw, 3.4rem);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.signup__lede {
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft);
  max-width: 44ch; margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.signup__form { max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: left; }
.signup__trap { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

.signup__fields {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.signup__submit { grid-column: 1 / -1; justify-content: center; }

.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.45rem; }
.field__label {
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint);
}
.field__input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.05rem;
  background: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.045);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 0.98rem;
  transition: border-color 0.32s var(--ease), background-color 0.32s var(--ease);
}
.field__input::placeholder { color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint); }
.field__input:hover { border-color: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.3); }
.field__input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--amber);
  background: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.075);
}
.field__input:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--amber-lit); outline-offset: 2px; }
.field.has-error .field__input { border-color: #D98B7E; }

.field__error {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #E8A99D;
}
.field__error[hidden] { display: none; }

.signup__status {
  margin: 1.35rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  min-height: 1.4em;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft);
}
.signup__status.is-success { color: var(--amber-lit); font-weight: 600; }
.signup__status.is-error { color: #E8A99D; }

/* Success takeover */
.signup__form.is-sent .signup__fields { display: none; }
.signup__form.is-sent .signup__status { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-top: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(2.75rem, 4.4vw, 4.5rem) 0 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0A121C, var(--ink-900) 62%, #05090F);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.site-footer__glow {
  position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -10%;
  width: min(70vw, 700px); aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(62, 124, 138, 0.16), transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
}

.site-footer__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
}

.brand--footer { margin-bottom: 1.35rem; }
.site-footer__positioning {
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  max-width: 34ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.site-footer__sig {
  width: 160px; opacity: 0.6;
  filter: invert(1) sepia(1) saturate(0.3) hue-rotate(348deg) brightness(1.2);
}

.site-footer__heading {
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber-lit);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.site-footer__nav ul, .site-footer__col ul { display: grid; gap: 0.68rem; }
.site-footer__nav a, .site-footer__col a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.site-footer__nav a:hover, .site-footer__col a:hover {
  color: var(--cream); transform: translateX(3px);
}
.site-footer__price { color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint); font-size: 0.84rem; }
.site-footer__ext { width: 11px; height: 11px; opacity: 0.6; }

.site-footer__bottom {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem 2rem;
  align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
}
.site-footer__copy, .site-footer__help {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint);
}
.site-footer__copy strong { color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft); font-weight: 600; }
.site-footer__help a {
  color: var(--amber-lit);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(227, 190, 135, 0.4);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.site-footer__help a:hover { color: var(--cream); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Back to top
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.to-top {
  position: fixed; right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); bottom: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  z-index: 80;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(7, 12, 19, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
  color: var(--cream);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease),
              background-color 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.to-top[hidden] { display: none; }
.to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink-900); }
.to-top svg { width: 14px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Reveal motion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.js [data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity 0.82s var(--ease-out), transform 0.82s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--d, 0) * 90ms);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.js [data-reveal].is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Mask reveals clip the CHILDREN, never the observed node itself — a
   zero-area clip on an observed element makes IntersectionObserver
   report ratio 0, so it would never fire. */
.js .reveal-mask[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.js .reveal-mask[data-reveal] > * {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
  transition: clip-path 1.05s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--d, 0) * 90ms);
}
.js .reveal-mask[data-reveal].is-in > * { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }

/* Hero headline lines ride up from behind their own overflow mask */
.js .hero__title .line[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.js .hero__title .line[data-reveal] .line__i {
  transform: translateY(110%);
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--d, 0) * 90ms);
}
.js .hero__title .line[data-reveal].is-in .line__i { transform: none; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. Reduced motion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }

  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .js [data-reveal],
  .js .reveal-mask[data-reveal],
  .js .reveal-mask[data-reveal] > *,
  .js .hero__title .line[data-reveal],
  .js .hero__title .line[data-reveal] .line__i {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    clip-path: none !important;
  }

  .hero__book-float { animation: none; }
  .trailer__play::before { animation: none; opacity: 0; }
  .scroll-cue__line::after { animation: none; }
  .mobile-nav__item, .mobile-nav__footer { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .deco__item { animation: none; }
}

.reduced-motion .hero__book-float { animation: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   21. INNER PAGES
   Shared page hero, breadcrumbs, and the components used by the
   About / Books / Shop / Testimonials / Contact templates.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Page hero ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: calc(var(--hdr-h) + clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem)) 0 clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 60% at 78% 8%, rgba(62, 124, 138, 0.30), transparent 64%),
    radial-gradient(52% 46% at 6% 92%, rgba(201, 154, 91, 0.16), transparent 66%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-900), var(--ink-850) 70%, var(--ink-900));
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.page-hero__shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4.2vw, 5rem);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0;
}
.page-hero__title .line {
  display: block; overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 0.22em; margin-bottom: -0.22em;
}
.page-hero__title .line__i { display: block; }
.page-hero__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 40, "WONK" 1;
  color: var(--amber-lit);
}

.page-hero__lede {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
  max-width: 52ch;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  line-height: 1.44;
  color: var(--cream);
}

/* Headline mask reveal, matching the homepage hero. */
.js .page-hero__title .line[data-reveal] { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .page-hero__title .line[data-reveal] .line__i {
  transform: translateY(110%);
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--d, 0) * 90ms);
}
.js .page-hero__title .line[data-reveal].is-in .line__i { transform: none; }

/* --- Breadcrumbs --------------------------------------------------------- */
.crumbs { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.crumbs ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.crumbs li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint);
}
.crumbs li + li::before {
  content: "/";
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.crumbs a { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--amber-lit); }
.crumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--cream); }

/* --- About page variant -------------------------------------------------- */
.about--page { padding-top: calc(var(--sec-y) + 1rem); }

/* --- Reader / value cards ------------------------------------------------ */
.reader {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sec-y) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper) 0%, var(--paper-warm) 100%);
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
}
/* Follows a dark section, so it still needs clear space above the cards. */
.reader--tight { padding-top: var(--sec-y); }
.reader .shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.reader__head { margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem); max-width: 44rem; }
.reader__head .eyebrow { color: var(--oxblood); }
.reader__head .section-title { margin-bottom: 0; }
.reader__head .section-title em { color: var(--oxblood); }

.reader__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem);
}
.reader__card {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-light);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.reader__card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(107, 44, 44, 0.32); }
.reader__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(107, 44, 44, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.reader__title {
  font-size: 1.24rem;
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.014em;
}
.reader__card p { color: var(--tx-on-light-soft); font-size: 0.965rem; margin: 0; }

/* --- Shop ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.shop {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sec-y) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(56% 44% at 50% 30%, rgba(62, 124, 138, 0.26), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0A1420, #0E1C2B 52%, #0A1420 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.shop .shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.shop__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
}

.product {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.82fr) minmax(0, 1.18fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.25rem);
  background: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.045);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.45s var(--ease),
              background-color 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.product:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 154, 91, 0.5);
  background: rgba(242, 227, 196, 0.075);
}
.product__media img { width: 100%; }

.product__format {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber-lit);
}
.product__title {
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.016em;
}
.product__by {
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--tx-on-dark-faint);
}
.product__price {
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.product__desc {
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.shop__note {
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--tx-on-dark-soft);
}
.shop__note a { color: var(--cream); }
.shop__note a::after { background: var(--cream); }

/* --- Testimonials page --------------------------------------------------- */
.reviews--page { text-align: left; }

.quotes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}
.quote {
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-light);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--oxblood);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.quote__mark {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: 3rem; line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--oxblood); opacity: 0.34;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.quote__text {
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 0.95rem + 0.9vw, 1.5rem);
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.42;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "WONK" 1;
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
}
.quote__by {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-light-soft);
}
.quote__rule { display: block; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--oxblood); }

.reviews--page .reviews__more { text-align: center; }

/* --- Contact ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sec-y) 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
}
.contact__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.contact__aside .eyebrow { color: var(--oxblood); }
.contact__aside .section-title em { color: var(--oxblood); }
.contact__lede { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }

.contact__links { display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact__links a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tx-on-light);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.contact__links a:hover { color: var(--oxblood); transform: translateX(3px); }

.contact__sig { margin: 0; }
.contact__sig img { width: 175px; opacity: 0.72; }

.contact__form-wrap {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background: var(--ink-900);
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -30px rgba(7, 12, 19, 0.5);
}

.cform__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.cform .field { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.field__input--area { resize: vertical; min-height: 8rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.cform__submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.cform .signup__status { text-align: left; margin-top: 1rem; }
.cform.is-sent .cform__row,
.cform.is-sent .field,
.cform.is-sent .cform__submit { display: none; }
.cform.is-sent .signup__status { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-top: 0; }

/* --- Shared CTA band ----------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sec-y) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(86% 62% at 50% 116%, rgba(201, 154, 91, 0.30), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-900), #0A121C);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-band .shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band__actions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* --- Crisis help band ---------------------------------------------------- */
.help-band {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem) 0;
  background: var(--paper-warm);
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-light);
  text-align: center;
}
.help-band__title {
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--tx-on-light);
}
.help-band__body {
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 60ch;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--tx-on-light-soft);
}
.help-band__body a {
  color: var(--oxblood); font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(107, 44, 44, 0.4);
}
.help-band__body a:hover { color: var(--ink-900); }