/* ============================================================
   AETHEL ONLINE — design system
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --ink:        #131210;   /* dark charcoal base */
  --ink-2:      #181613;   /* raised charcoal    */
  --navy:       #18202e;   /* deep navy panel    */
  --navy-2:     #131a26;   /* sunken navy        */
  --gold:       #d2a44c;
  --gold-hi:    #eccf86;
  --bronze:     #9a6b35;
  --bronze-dk:  #6e4b24;
  --parchment:  #e9ddc0;
  --parch-dim:  #b0a487;
  --parch-mute: #857c64;

  --line:       rgba(210,164,76,.22);
  --line-soft:  rgba(210,164,76,.12);

  --font-display:'Cinzel', serif;
  --font-body:  'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --max:        1180px;
  --ease:       cubic-bezier(.22,.8,.3,1);
}

/* ============================================================
   reset / base
   ============================================================ */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
html:focus-within{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--parchment);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none;color:inherit}
input,textarea,select{font:inherit}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:2px}
::selection{background:var(--bronze);color:var(--ink)}

/* ============================================================
   shared primitives
   ============================================================ */
.wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
section{padding:110px 0;position:relative}

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.42em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bronze);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  justify-content:center;
}
.eyebrow::before,.eyebrow::after{
  content:"";height:1px;width:42px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--bronze));
}
.eyebrow::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--bronze),transparent)}

h2.section-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.9rem);
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-align:center;
  margin:18px 0 14px;
  color:var(--parchment);
}
.section-sub{
  max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
  color:var(--parch-dim);
  font-size:1.02rem;
}
.section-head{margin-bottom:64px}

/* "explore more" link under a section */
.more-link{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:46px;
}
.more-link a{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bronze);
  padding:12px 26px;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition:color .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease);
}
.more-link a:hover{color:var(--gold-hi);border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(210,164,76,.06)}

/* gilded corner-bracket frame — the house style for cards */
.gild{position:relative}
.gild::before,.gild::after,
.gild>.gild-b::before,.gild>.gild-b::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;width:14px;height:14px;
  border-color:var(--bronze);border-style:solid;
  opacity:.85;transition:border-color .35s var(--ease),opacity .35s var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.gild::before{top:-1px;left:-1px;border-width:2px 0 0 2px}
.gild::after{top:-1px;right:-1px;border-width:2px 2px 0 0}
.gild>.gild-b::before{bottom:-1px;left:-1px;border-width:0 0 2px 2px}
.gild>.gild-b::after{bottom:-1px;right:-1px;border-width:0 2px 2px 0}
.gild:hover::before,.gild:hover::after,
.gild:hover>.gild-b::before,.gild:hover>.gild-b::after{border-color:var(--gold-hi);opacity:1}

/* buttons */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:16px 34px;
  position:relative;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.btn-gold{
  color:#1c1404;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-hi) 0%,var(--gold) 45%,var(--bronze) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--gold-hi);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.55),0 6px 22px rgba(210,164,76,.18),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,240,200,.6);
}
.btn-gold:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.55),0 10px 30px rgba(210,164,76,.32),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,240,200,.7);
}
.btn-ghost{
  color:var(--parchment);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:rgba(24,32,46,.45);
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold-hi);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(0)}

/* scroll-reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal-d1{transition-delay:.08s}.reveal-d2{transition-delay:.16s}
.reveal-d3{transition-delay:.24s}.reveal-d4{transition-delay:.32s}
.reveal-d5{transition-delay:.4s}.reveal-d6{transition-delay:.48s}

/* ============================================================
   navigation
   ============================================================ */
.nav{
  position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:100;
  transition:background .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(15,14,12,.92);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border-bottom-color:var(--line-soft);
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.nav-inner{
  max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;
  height:74px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.brand-mark{
  width:38px;height:38px;flex:none;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(210,164,76,.35));
}
.brand-name{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:.3em;color:var(--parchment);
}
.brand-name span{color:var(--gold)}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;list-style:none}
.nav-links a:not(.btn){
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--parch-dim);
  padding:10px 14px;position:relative;
  transition:color .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:not(.btn)::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:14px;right:14px;bottom:4px;height:1px;
  background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover{color:var(--gold-hi)}
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav-links a:not(.btn)[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--gold-hi)}
.nav-links a:not(.btn)[aria-current="page"]::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav-cta{padding:11px 22px;font-size:.72rem;margin-left:10px}

.nav-toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;padding:10px}
.nav-toggle span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--gold);transition:transform .3s var(--ease),opacity .3s var(--ease)}
.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)}

/* ============================================================
   hero (landing)
   ============================================================ */
.hero{
  min-height:100svh;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;
  padding:140px 24px 90px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-art{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.hero-art svg{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero::after{ /* vignette + bottom fade into page */
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 90% at 50% 30%,transparent 40%,rgba(10,9,8,.55) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(19,18,16,.35) 0%,rgba(19,18,16,0) 30%,rgba(19,18,16,0) 62%,var(--ink) 100%);
}
.hero-content{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:860px}
.hero-crest{width:84px;height:84px;margin:0 auto 26px;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(210,164,76,.45))}
.hero-kicker{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.5em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero h1{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(2.7rem,9vw,5.6rem);
  letter-spacing:.12em;line-height:1.05;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f6ead0 0%,var(--gold-hi) 38%,var(--gold) 64%,var(--bronze) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  text-shadow:0 0 60px rgba(210,164,76,.18);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.hero-tagline{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(1rem,2.4vw,1.4rem);
  letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--parchment);
  margin-bottom:26px;
}
.hero-desc{
  max-width:580px;margin:0 auto 42px;
  color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:1.06rem;
}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:18px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero-scroll{
  position:absolute;bottom:30px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;
  color:var(--bronze);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;
}
.hero-scroll::after{
  content:"";width:1px;height:38px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold),transparent);
  animation:drip 2.2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes drip{0%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top}45%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}55%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:bottom}100%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom}}

/* page-load sequence */
.hero .rise,.page-hero .rise{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);animation:rise .9s var(--ease) forwards}
.rise-1{animation-delay:.1s}.rise-2{animation-delay:.25s}
.rise-3{animation-delay:.4s}.rise-4{animation-delay:.55s}
.rise-5{animation-delay:.7s}.rise-6{animation-delay:.85s}
@keyframes rise{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ============================================================
   page-hero (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero{
  padding:170px 24px 80px;
  text-align:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 100% at 50% 0%,rgba(24,32,46,.65),transparent 70%),
    var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 50% 110%,rgba(210,164,76,.08),transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero .eyebrow{position:relative}
.page-hero h1{
  position:relative;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,6vw,3.6rem);
  letter-spacing:.1em;line-height:1.1;
  margin:18px 0 16px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f6ead0 0%,var(--gold-hi) 38%,var(--gold) 64%,var(--bronze) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
.page-hero p{
  position:relative;
  max-width:620px;margin:0 auto;
  color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:1.04rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   about
   ============================================================ */
.about{padding-top:60px}
.about-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:70px;align-items:center;
}
.about h2{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem);letter-spacing:.05em;
  margin:16px 0 22px;line-height:1.25;
}
.about h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold)}
.about p{color:var(--parch-dim);margin-bottom:18px;font-size:1.03rem}
.about .eyebrow{justify-content:flex-start}
.about .eyebrow::before{display:none}
.about-stats{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;
  background:var(--line-soft);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  margin-top:36px;
}
.about-stat{background:var(--ink-2);padding:22px 18px;text-align:center}
.about-stat b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.about-stat span{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--parch-mute)}
.about-panel{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-2) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding:42px 38px;
}
.about-panel h3{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
}
.about-panel ul{list-style:none}
.about-panel li{
  padding:13px 0 13px 30px;position:relative;
  color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:.96rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.about-panel li:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.about-panel li::before{
  content:"◆";position:absolute;left:2px;top:13px;
  color:var(--bronze);font-size:.6rem;line-height:2.4;
}

/* ============================================================
   features
   ============================================================ */
.features{background:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%,rgba(24,32,46,.5),transparent 70%)}
.feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.feature-card{
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-2) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding:36px 30px;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.feature-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  border-color:var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.45),0 0 0 1px rgba(210,164,76,.08);
}
.feature-icon{
  width:54px;height:54px;margin-bottom:22px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:rgba(210,164,76,.06);
  transform:rotate(45deg);
  transition:background .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.feature-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;transform:rotate(-45deg);stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon{background:rgba(210,164,76,.14);border-color:var(--gold)}
.feature-card h3{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.08rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em;margin-bottom:10px;color:var(--parchment);
}
.feature-card p{color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:.94rem}

/* ============================================================
   skills
   ============================================================ */
.skills{background:var(--ink-2)}
.skills::before,.skills::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line),transparent);
}
.skills::before{top:0}.skills::after{bottom:0}
.skill-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:18px;
}
.skill-card{
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-2) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding:20px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.skill-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.skill-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.skill-icon{
  width:46px;height:46px;flex:none;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-size:1.3rem;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%,rgba(210,164,76,.22),rgba(210,164,76,.04));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 12px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.skill-name{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--parchment);
}
.skill-type{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--parch-mute)}
.skill-meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;font-size:.72rem}
.skill-meta .lvl{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.08em}
.skill-meta .xp{color:var(--parch-mute);letter-spacing:.06em}
.skill-bar{
  height:7px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  border:1px solid rgba(210,164,76,.18);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.skill-bar i{
  display:block;height:100%;width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--bronze),var(--gold) 70%,var(--gold-hi));
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(210,164,76,.55);
  transition:width 1.3s var(--ease);
}
.skill-card.in .skill-bar i,
.skill-detail.in .skill-bar i{width:var(--p)}

/* skill detail cards (skills.html) */
.skill-group{margin-bottom:74px}
.skill-group:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.skill-group-head{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-bottom:30px;
}
.skill-group-head h2{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.3rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);white-space:nowrap;
}
.skill-group-head::after{
  content:"";flex:1;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line),transparent);
}
.skill-group-head .count{
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--parch-mute);white-space:nowrap;
}
.skill-detail-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:26px}
.skill-detail{
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-2) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding:30px 28px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.skill-detail:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.42)}
.skill-detail .skill-desc{color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:.95rem}
.skill-detail .skill-unlocks{
  font-size:.78rem;color:var(--parch-mute);letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:12px 16px;border-left:2px solid var(--bronze);
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.skill-detail .skill-unlocks b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.66rem;display:block;margin-bottom:4px}
.milestones{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.82rem}
.milestones th{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:.64rem;
  letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--bronze);
  text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.milestones td{
  padding:9px 10px;color:var(--parch-dim);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(210,164,76,.07);
}
.milestones td:first-child{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);white-space:nowrap;
}
.milestones tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}

/* ============================================================
   world / map
   ============================================================ */
.world-frame{
  position:relative;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--navy-2);
  padding:10px;
}
.world-map{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.world-map>svg{width:100%;height:auto}
.map-pin{
  position:absolute;transform:translate(-50%,-100%);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
  cursor:pointer;z-index:2;
}
.map-pin .dot{
  width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);
  border:2px solid #2a1f0a;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(210,164,76,.25),0 0 16px rgba(210,164,76,.6);
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.map-pin .pulse{
  position:absolute;bottom:-7px;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--gold);
  animation:pulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.8}100%{transform:scale(3.1);opacity:0}}
.map-pin .tag{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;
  color:var(--parchment);white-space:nowrap;
  background:rgba(15,14,12,.88);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:7px 14px;margin-bottom:10px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px);
  transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.map-pin .tag small{display:block;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:400;font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--parch-mute);text-transform:none;margin-top:2px}
.map-pin:hover .dot,.map-pin:focus-visible .dot{transform:scale(1.35);box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(210,164,76,.3),0 0 24px rgba(210,164,76,.85)}
.map-pin:hover .tag,.map-pin:focus-visible .tag{opacity:1;transform:none}
.map-legend{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-top:28px;
}
.map-legend button,.map-legend a{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--parch-dim);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background:var(--ink-2);
  padding:10px 18px;
  display:inline-block;
  transition:color .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease);
}
.map-legend button:hover,.map-legend button.active,.map-legend a:hover{color:var(--gold-hi);border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(210,164,76,.08)}

/* zone deep-dives (world.html) */
.zones{background:var(--ink-2)}
.zones::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line),transparent)}
.zone{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:54px;align-items:center;
  padding:54px 0;
}
.zone+.zone{border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.zone:nth-child(even) .zone-art{order:2}
.zone-art{
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background:var(--navy-2);
  padding:8px;
}
.zone-art svg{width:100%;height:auto}
.zone-body .eyebrow{justify-content:flex-start}
.zone-body .eyebrow::before{display:none}
.zone-body h3{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);letter-spacing:.07em;
  margin:12px 0 14px;color:var(--parchment);
}
.zone-body p{color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:.98rem;margin-bottom:20px}
.zone-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.zone-chip{
  font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--parch-dim);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding:7px 14px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.zone-chip b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
.zone-chip.danger-low b{color:#9fc98a}
.zone-chip.danger-mid b{color:var(--gold-hi)}
.zone-chip.danger-high b{color:#d98a6a}

/* ============================================================
   quests
   ============================================================ */
.quests{background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 100%,rgba(24,32,46,.55),transparent 70%)}
.quest-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.quest-card{
  background:linear-gradient(175deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-2) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.quest-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.quest-art{height:150px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.quest-art svg{width:100%;height:100%}
.quest-diff{
  position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:6px 12px;background:rgba(15,14,12,.85);border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.quest-diff.novice{color:#9fc98a}.quest-diff.adept{color:var(--gold-hi)}.quest-diff.master{color:#d98a6a}
.quest-body{padding:26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.quest-body h3{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.12rem;letter-spacing:.07em;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.quest-body p{color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:.93rem;flex:1}
.quest-rewards{
  margin-top:20px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--parch-mute);
}
.quest-rewards b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}

/* ============================================================
   roadmap
   ============================================================ */
.roadmap{background:var(--ink-2)}
.roadmap::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line),transparent)}
.timeline{position:relative;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.timeline::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:6px;bottom:6px;left:50%;width:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold),var(--bronze-dk) 80%,transparent);
  transform:translateX(-50%);
}
.tl-item{
  position:relative;width:50%;padding:0 48px 56px 0;
}
.tl-item:nth-child(even){margin-left:50%;padding:0 0 56px 48px}
.tl-item:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.tl-node{
  position:absolute;top:4px;right:-9px;
  width:18px;height:18px;transform:rotate(45deg);
  background:var(--ink-2);border:2px solid var(--bronze);
  transition:background .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-node{right:auto;left:-9px}
.tl-item:hover .tl-node{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold-hi);box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(210,164,76,.6)}
.tl-card{
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-2) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding:24px 26px;text-align:right;
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-card{text-align:left}
.tl-item:hover .tl-card{border-color:var(--line);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.tl-phase{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--bronze);
}
.tl-card h3{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.06rem;letter-spacing:.07em;
  margin:8px 0 8px;color:var(--parchment);
}
.tl-card p{color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:.9rem}
.tl-status{
  display:inline-block;margin-top:14px;
  font-size:.64rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:5px 12px;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.tl-status.done{color:#9fc98a;border-color:rgba(159,201,138,.35)}
.tl-status.now{color:var(--gold-hi);border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(210,164,76,.08)}
.tl-status.next{color:var(--parch-mute)}

/* ============================================================
   news / dev blog
   ============================================================ */
.post-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.post-card{
  background:linear-gradient(175deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-2) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding:30px 28px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.post-meta{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--parch-mute);
}
.post-tag{
  color:var(--gold);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding:4px 10px;background:rgba(210,164,76,.06);
  font-weight:600;
}
.post-card h3{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.12rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--parchment);line-height:1.35;
}
.post-card p{color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:.92rem;flex:1}
.post-card .go{
  font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--bronze);
  transition:color .25s var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover .go{color:var(--gold-hi)}
.post-card.featured{grid-column:span 3;flex-direction:row;gap:40px;align-items:center}
.post-card.featured>div{flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.post-card.featured .post-art{flex:0 0 38%;border:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.post-card.featured .post-art svg{width:100%;height:auto}
.post-card.featured h3{font-size:1.5rem}

/* ============================================================
   community
   ============================================================ */
.community-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
.community-grid.two-col{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.comm-card{
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-2) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding:34px 26px;text-align:center;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  display:block;
}
.comm-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.comm-icon{
  width:58px;height:58px;margin:0 auto 18px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%,rgba(210,164,76,.2),rgba(210,164,76,.04));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.comm-icon svg{width:26px;height:26px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.comm-card h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.12em;margin-bottom:8px}
.comm-card p{color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:.86rem}
.comm-card .go{
  display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;
  font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--bronze);
  transition:color .25s var(--ease);
}
.comm-card:hover .go{color:var(--gold-hi)}

/* FAQ (community.html) */
.faq{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.faq details{
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-2) 100%);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.faq summary{
  list-style:none;cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:.98rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--parchment);
  padding:20px 54px 20px 24px;
  position:relative;
  transition:color .25s var(--ease);
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{
  content:"+";position:absolute;right:22px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:400;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--bronze);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease);
}
.faq details[open] summary{color:var(--gold-hi)}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);color:var(--gold)}
.faq summary:hover{color:var(--gold-hi)}
.faq .faq-body{
  padding:0 24px 22px;
  color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:.94rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   newsletter
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 100% at 50% 100%,rgba(210,164,76,.07),transparent 70%),
    var(--ink-2);
}
.newsletter::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line),transparent)}
.news-box{max-width:620px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.news-form{display:flex;gap:0;margin-top:38px}
.news-form input{
  flex:1;min-width:0;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-right:none;
  color:var(--parchment);
  padding:16px 20px;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
}
.news-form input::placeholder{color:var(--parch-mute)}
.news-form input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold)}
.news-form .btn{flex:none}
.news-count{margin-top:20px;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}
.news-count[hidden]{display:none}
.news-note{margin-top:16px;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--parch-mute);letter-spacing:.04em}
.news-ok{
  display:none;margin-top:38px;padding:18px 24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(159,201,138,.4);color:#b6d8a4;
  font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
}

/* ============================================================
   contact
   ============================================================ */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:60px;align-items:start}
.contact-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}
.contact-form label{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--bronze);
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea,.contact-form select{
  width:100%;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--parchment);
  padding:14px 18px;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
}
.contact-form select{appearance:none;background-image:linear-gradient(45deg,transparent 50%,var(--bronze) 50%),linear-gradient(135deg,var(--bronze) 50%,transparent 50%);background-position:calc(100% - 24px) 50%,calc(100% - 18px) 50%;background-size:6px 6px;background-repeat:no-repeat}
.contact-form textarea{min-height:160px;resize:vertical}
.contact-form input::placeholder,.contact-form textarea::placeholder{color:var(--parch-mute)}
.contact-form input:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus,.contact-form select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold)}
.contact-form .btn{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:6px}
.contact-ok{
  display:none;padding:18px 24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(159,201,138,.4);color:#b6d8a4;
  font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.contact-note{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--parch-mute);letter-spacing:.04em}

/* ============================================================
   legal pages
   ============================================================ */
.legal{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.legal h2{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.25rem;letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin:46px 0 14px;
  padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.legal h2:first-child{margin-top:0}
.legal p{color:var(--parch-dim);margin-bottom:16px;font-size:.98rem}
.legal ul{margin:0 0 16px 22px;color:var(--parch-dim);font-size:.98rem}
.legal li{margin-bottom:8px}
.legal .legal-updated{
  font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--parch-mute);
  margin-bottom:34px;
}

/* ============================================================
   404
   ============================================================ */
.lost{
  min-height:100svh;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;padding:120px 24px 80px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.lost-art{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;opacity:.5}
.lost-art svg{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.lost>*:not(.lost-art){position:relative;z-index:1}
.lost .code{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(4rem,16vw,9rem);letter-spacing:.1em;line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f6ead0 0%,var(--gold-hi) 38%,var(--gold) 64%,var(--bronze) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
.lost h1{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(1.3rem,3.6vw,2rem);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--parchment);margin:18px 0 14px;
}
.lost p{max-width:480px;color:var(--parch-dim);margin-bottom:38px}

/* ============================================================
   footer
   ============================================================ */
footer{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding:54px 0 40px;
  background:#0e0d0b;
}
.footer-inner{
  max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:26px;text-align:center;
}
.footer-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 30px;justify-content:center;list-style:none}
.footer-links a{
  font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--parch-mute);transition:color .25s var(--ease);
}
.footer-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-hi)}
.footer-copy{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--parch-mute);letter-spacing:.06em}
.footer-copy b{color:var(--parch-dim);font-weight:500}

/* ============================================================
   responsive
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:1020px){
  .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .quest-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto}
  .community-grid,.community-grid.two-col{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:46px}
  .skill-detail-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .post-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .post-card.featured{grid-column:span 2;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .post-card.featured .post-art{flex:none}
  .zone,.zone:nth-child(even){grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .zone:nth-child(even) .zone-art{order:0}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:46px}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  section{padding:80px 0}
  .page-hero{padding:150px 24px 64px}
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed;inset:74px 0 auto 0;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;
    background:rgba(14,13,11,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
    padding:14px 24px 26px;
    transform:translateY(-12px);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
    transition:transform .35s var(--ease),opacity .35s var(--ease),visibility .35s;
  }
  .nav-links.open{transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible}
  .nav-links a:not(.btn){padding:15px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);letter-spacing:.2em}
  .nav-links a:not(.btn)::after{display:none}
  .nav-cta{margin:18px 0 0;justify-content:center}
  .nav-toggle{display:flex}
  .timeline::before{left:9px}
  .tl-item,.tl-item:nth-child(even){width:100%;margin:0;padding:0 0 44px 44px}
  .tl-node,.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-node{left:0;right:auto}
  .tl-card,.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-card{text-align:left}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .community-grid,.community-grid.two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:420px;margin:0 auto}
  .about-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .news-form{flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
  .news-form input{border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
  .hero-actions .btn{width:100%}
  .post-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .post-card.featured{grid-column:span 1}
}

/* ============================================================
   reduced motion
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001s!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.001s!important}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .hero .rise,.page-hero .rise{opacity:1;transform:none;animation:none}
  .skill-card .skill-bar i,.skill-detail .skill-bar i{width:var(--p)}
}