/* ===================================================================
   Quantum Lantern Studios — Cosmic Campfire system
   =================================================================== */

:root{
  /* ground */
  --ink:        #01030b;   /* near-black navy, matches lantern crop bg */
  --ink-2:      #050b16;
  --navy:       #0a1626;
  --navy-2:     #0e1c30;
  --line:       rgba(123,160,180,.14);
  --line-2:     rgba(123,160,180,.22);

  /* warm focal */
  --gold:       #e7b24e;
  --gold-bright:#f8da8d;
  --ember:      #ff9d4d;
  --cream:      #f4ead2;

  /* cool */
  --teal:       #5bb8c4;
  --teal-dim:   #357882;

  /* text */
  --text:       #c3d0d9;
  --text-warm:  #d8d0be;
  --text-dim:   #7f909c;

  /* accent (tweakable) */
  --accent:     var(--gold);
  --accent-2:   var(--ember);

  --font-brand:   'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;
  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-mono:    'Space Mono', ui-monospace, 'SFMono-Regular', monospace;

  --maxw: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
  --sec-pad: clamp(64px, 9vh, 118px);
}

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

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:20px;
  line-height:1.5;
  font-weight:500;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

::selection{ background:rgba(231,178,78,.28); color:var(--cream); }

a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
img{ display:block; max-width:100%; }

/* ---------- shared background layers ---------- */
#cosmos{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% -10%, rgba(20,40,66,.55), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at 82% 8%, rgba(40,30,70,.35), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(100% 80% at 12% 100%, rgba(12,40,50,.40), transparent 60%),
    var(--ink);
}
#cosmos-canvas{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }

/* film grain */
.grain{
  position:fixed; inset:-50%; z-index:60; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.05; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:grain 7s steps(6) infinite;
}
.grain.off{ display:none; }
@keyframes grain{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0)} 16%{transform:translate(-4%,3%)}
  33%{transform:translate(3%,-4%)} 50%{transform:translate(-3%,4%)}
  66%{transform:translate(4%,2%)} 83%{transform:translate(-2%,-3%)} 100%{transform:translate(0,0)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .grain{ animation:none; } }

/* ---------- layout ---------- */
.site{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.container{ width:100%; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding-inline:var(--gutter); }
.section{ position:relative; padding-block:var(--sec-pad); }

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.26em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.7em;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:""; width:26px; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--teal-dim));
}
.eyebrow .idx{ color:var(--text-dim); }

.sec-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(38px,5.2vw,72px); line-height:1.02; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--cream); margin:.32em 0 0; text-wrap:balance;
}
.lead{
  font-size:clamp(19px,2.1vw,23px); color:var(--text); max-width:60ch;
  line-height:1.56;
}

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:40;
  transition:background .4s ease, border-color .4s ease, backdrop-filter .4s ease;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(4,9,18,.62); backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-inner{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:16px var(--gutter);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:32px;
}
.nav .btn-gold{ flex:0 0 auto; }
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:13px; flex:0 0 auto; }
.brand-mark{ width:34px; height:34px; object-fit:contain; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231,178,78,.35)); }
.brand-name{
  font-family:var(--font-brand); font-weight:600; font-size:15px;
  letter-spacing:.16em; color:var(--cream); white-space:nowrap;
}
.brand-name b{ color:var(--gold); font-weight:600; }
.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; }
.nav-link{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-dim); position:relative; padding:6px 0;
  transition:color .25s ease; white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-link::before{ content:"["; opacity:0; margin-right:.2em; color:var(--gold); transform:translateX(4px); transition:.25s; display:inline-block; }
.nav-link::after{  content:"]"; opacity:0; margin-left:.2em;  color:var(--gold); transform:translateX(-4px); transition:.25s; display:inline-block; }
.nav-link:hover{ color:var(--cream); }
.nav-link:hover::before,.nav-link:hover::after{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; cursor:pointer; border:0; position:relative;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.7em; padding:14px 24px; border-radius:2px;
  transition:transform .25s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.4,1), box-shadow .3s, color .25s, background .3s;
  overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn svg{ width:14px; height:14px; }
.btn-gold{
  color:#1a1206; background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--accent));
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(248,218,141,.4), 0 8px 30px -8px rgba(231,178,78,.6);
}
.btn-gold:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(248,218,141,.6), 0 14px 40px -8px rgba(231,178,78,.8), 0 0 40px rgba(231,178,78,.3); }
.btn-gold::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent 45%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s;
}
.btn-gold:hover::after{ opacity:1; }
.btn-ghost{
  color:var(--text-warm); background:transparent; box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-2);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{ color:var(--cream); box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--teal-dim), 0 0 26px -6px rgba(91,184,196,.4); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ===================================================================
   HERO
   =================================================================== */
.hero{ position:relative; min-height:100svh; display:flex; align-items:center; padding-top:90px; }
.hero-inner{ width:100%; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding-inline:var(--gutter); position:relative; }

.hero-eyebrow{ margin-bottom:26px; }
.hero-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:500; color:var(--cream);
  font-size:clamp(50px,9vw,128px); line-height:.96; letter-spacing:-.015em; margin:0;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.hero-title .glow{ color:var(--gold); text-shadow:0 0 40px rgba(231,178,78,.45); font-style:italic; font-weight:500; }
.hero-sub{
  font-size:clamp(19px,2.2vw,24px); color:var(--text); max-width:46ch; margin:28px 0 0; line-height:1.55;
}
.hero-cta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; margin-top:40px; }

/* lantern graphic */
.hero-lantern{ position:relative; will-change:transform; }
.hero-lantern img{
  width:100%; height:auto;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(58% 58% at 50% 46%, #000 58%, transparent 86%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(58% 58% at 50% 46%, #000 58%, transparent 86%);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(231,178,78,.22));
  animation:bob 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.lantern-btn{ background:none; border:0; padding:0; cursor:pointer; display:block; width:100%; }
@keyframes bob{ 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-14px)} }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .hero-lantern img{ animation:none; } }

/* the warm aura behind lantern */
.lantern-aura{
  position:absolute; left:50%; top:46%; width:78%; aspect-ratio:1; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; z-index:-1;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,170,70,.32), rgba(231,178,78,.12) 38%, transparent 66%);
  filter:blur(8px); animation:pulse 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{ 0%,100%{opacity:.8; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)} 50%{opacity:1; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.07)} }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .lantern-aura{ animation:none; } }

/* lantern click burst */
.ember-spark{
  position:absolute; left:50%; top:46%; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-bright), var(--ember));
  box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--gold); pointer-events:none; z-index:5;
  animation:spark 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.3,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes spark{
  0%{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) translate(0,0) scale(1); opacity:1; }
  100%{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) translate(calc(cos(var(--a)) * var(--d)), calc(sin(var(--a)) * var(--d))) scale(0); opacity:0; }
}

/* orbital rings (Orbit variant) */
.orbit-rings{ position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; }
.ring{
  position:absolute; left:50%; top:46%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:50%;
}
.ring.r1{ width:96%; aspect-ratio:1; border-color:rgba(91,184,196,.18); animation:spin 38s linear infinite; }
.ring.r2{ width:78%; aspect-ratio:1.9; border-color:rgba(231,178,78,.16); animation:spin 26s linear infinite reverse; }
.ring.r3{ width:88%; aspect-ratio:.62; border-color:rgba(91,184,196,.12); animation:spin 46s linear infinite; }
.ring .dot{ position:absolute; top:-3px; left:50%; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold-bright); box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--gold); }
@keyframes spin{ from{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0)} to{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg)} }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .ring{ animation:none!important; } }

.hero-coords{ position:absolute; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--text-dim); opacity:.6; }

/* --- Variant: ORBIT (centered) --- */
.hero--orbit .hero-inner{ text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
.hero--orbit .hero-stage{ position:relative; width:min(440px,58vw); margin:-2vh auto -1vh; }
.hero--orbit .hero-eyebrow{ justify-content:center; }
.hero--orbit .hero-title{ font-size:clamp(42px,7vw,96px); }
.hero--orbit .hero-sub{ margin-inline:auto; }
.hero--orbit .hero-cta{ justify-content:center; }

/* --- Variant: EDITORIAL (split) --- */
.hero--editorial .hero-inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; align-items:center; gap:clamp(24px,5vw,72px); }
.hero--editorial .hero-stage{ position:relative; }
.hero--editorial .hero-copy{ position:relative; z-index:2; }

/* --- Variant: EMBER DRIFT (cinematic offset) --- */
.hero--ember .hero-inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; min-height:78svh; align-content:center; }
.hero--ember .hero-stage{ position:absolute; right:-4%; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); width:min(620px,60vw); z-index:1; opacity:.96; }
.hero--ember .hero-copy{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:62%; }
.hero--ember .hero-title{ font-size:clamp(52px,10vw,150px); }
.hero--ember .hero-sub{ max-width:38ch; }

.scroll-cue{
  position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:30px; transform:translateX(-50%);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-dim); display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.scroll-cue .bar{ width:1px; height:42px; background:linear-gradient(var(--teal-dim),transparent); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.scroll-cue .bar::after{ content:""; position:absolute; top:-50%; left:0; width:100%; height:50%; background:var(--gold); animation:drip 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes drip{ 0%{top:-50%} 60%,100%{top:100%} }

/* ===================================================================
   FEATURED GAME — Botanitech
   =================================================================== */
.game{ position:relative; }
.game-head{ display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:24px; }
.game-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(56px,9vw,128px); line-height:.9;
  color:var(--cream); margin:.18em 0 0; letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.game-title .dot{ color:var(--gold); }
.game-tag{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); }

.game-art{
  position:relative; margin-top:38px; border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-2), 0 50px 120px -50px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
}
.game-art img{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
.art-cap{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--text-dim);
  margin-top:14px;
}

.game-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; gap:clamp(28px,5vw,72px); margin-top:44px; align-items:start; }
.game-desc{ font-size:clamp(20px,2.3vw,26px); line-height:1.5; color:var(--text-warm); }
.game-meta{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.meta-item{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:120px 1fr; gap:18px; padding:16px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); align-items:baseline; }
.meta-item dt{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); }
.meta-item dd{ margin:0; font-size:18px; color:var(--text-warm); font-family:var(--font-mono); letter-spacing:.02em; }

/* specimen field notes — ledger list, not cards */
.fieldnotes{ margin-top:50px; border-top:1px solid var(--line-2); }
.fieldnotes-head{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal); padding:18px 0 4px;
}
.fieldnote{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:88px 200px 1fr; gap:24px; align-items:baseline;
  padding:20px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.fieldnote-id{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.16em; color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase; }
.fieldnote-name{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:25px; color:var(--cream); }
.fieldnote-desc{ font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.5; color:var(--text-dim); }

/* ===================================================================
   CASTLE DEFENDER
   =================================================================== */
.game--castle{ padding-top:0; }
.castle-intro{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(21px,2.4vw,28px);
  line-height:1.5; color:var(--text-warm); max-width:44ch; margin:0 0 40px;
}
.castle-art{
  position:relative; border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-2), 0 60px 140px -50px rgba(0,0,0,.95);
}
.castle-art img{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
.castle-art::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 52%, rgba(1,3,11,.72));
}
.castle-title-block{ position:absolute; left:clamp(20px,4vw,56px); bottom:clamp(18px,3.5vw,48px); z-index:2; }
.castle-wt{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-bright); margin-bottom:10px;
}
.castle-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(40px,6.5vw,92px);
  line-height:.94; color:#fff; margin:0; letter-spacing:-.015em;
  text-shadow:0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
.game--castle .art-cap{ margin-top:18px; }
.castle-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr; }

/* ===================================================================
   ABOUT / PHILOSOPHY
   =================================================================== */
.about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(32px,6vw,90px); align-items:start; }
.about-copy p{ font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,25px); line-height:1.58; color:var(--text-warm); margin:0 0 1.1em; }
.about-copy p .hl{ color:var(--gold); font-style:italic; }
.principles{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
.principle{ padding:26px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); position:relative; padding-left:54px; }
.principle:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.principle .num{ position:absolute; left:0; top:26px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:.1em; }
.principle h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:27px; color:var(--cream); margin:0 0 7px; }
.principle p{ margin:0; font-size:17px; line-height:1.5; color:var(--text-dim); }
.principle::after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:54px; right:0; bottom:-1px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .5s ease; }
.principle:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }

.studio-note{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);
  color:var(--text-warm); margin:44px 0 0; padding-top:30px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

/* ===================================================================
   DEVLOG
   =================================================================== */
.posts{ margin-top:42px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.post{
  position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:170px 1fr 40px; gap:28px;
  align-items:baseline; padding:30px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:background .35s; cursor:pointer;
}
.post:hover{ background:rgba(14,28,48,.35); }
.post-date{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--teal); text-transform:uppercase; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.post-cat{ color:var(--text-dim); }
.post-title{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(24px,2.4vw,31px); line-height:1.1; color:var(--cream); margin:0 0 8px; transition:color .3s; }
.post:hover .post-title{ color:var(--gold-bright); }
.post-excerpt{ font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.5; color:var(--text-dim); margin:0; max-width:64ch; }
.post-more{ font-size:18px; color:var(--gold); justify-self:end; opacity:0; transform:translateX(-6px); transition:.35s; }
.post:hover .post-more{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }

/* ===================================================================
   SIGNUP
   =================================================================== */
.signup{ position:relative; }
.signup-card{
  position:relative; border-radius:8px; padding:clamp(40px,7vw,88px) clamp(28px,6vw,80px);
  text-align:center; overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 130% at 50% 0%, rgba(231,178,78,.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,28,48,.5), rgba(5,11,22,.5));
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-2);
}
.signup-mark{ width:62px; margin:0 auto 18px; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(231,178,78,.5)); animation:bob 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.signup h2{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,64px); color:var(--cream); margin:0 0 14px; line-height:1.02; }
.signup p{ font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,22px); color:var(--text); max-width:48ch; margin:0 auto 36px; }
.signup-form{ display:flex; gap:12px; max-width:480px; margin:0 auto; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }
.field{
  flex:1; min-width:220px; background:rgba(1,3,11,.6); border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:2px;
  padding:14px 18px; color:var(--cream); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13.5px; letter-spacing:.04em;
  transition:border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s; outline:none;
}
.field::placeholder{ color:var(--text-dim); }
.field:focus{ border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(231,178,78,.12); }
.signup-alt{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--text-dim); margin-top:26px; }
.signup-alt a{ color:var(--teal); border-bottom:1px solid var(--teal-dim); padding-bottom:1px; }
.signup-ok{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:24px; color:var(--gold-bright); min-height:1.4em; }

/* ===================================================================
   FOOTER
   =================================================================== */
.footer{ position:relative; border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-block:clamp(60px,8vh,96px) 40px; }
.foot-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; }
.foot-brand .brand-name{ font-size:18px; }
.foot-tagline{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:21px; color:var(--text-warm); margin-top:18px; max-width:32ch; line-height:1.4; }
.foot-col h4{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-dim); margin:0 0 18px; }
.socials{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:13px; }
.social{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--text); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; width:fit-content; transition:color .25s; }
.social .ext{ color:var(--text-dim); transition:transform .25s, color .25s; }
.social:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.social:hover .ext{ transform:translate(2px,-2px); color:var(--gold); }
.foot-bottom{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; margin-top:64px; padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.foot-bottom span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--text-dim); }
.foot-legal{ color:var(--text); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2); padding-bottom:1px; margin-left:14px; transition:color .25s; }
.foot-legal:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.to-top{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-dim); cursor:pointer; background:none; border:0; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; transition:color .25s; }
.to-top:hover{ color:var(--gold); }

/* ---------- scroll reveal ---------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px); transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal.d1{ transition-delay:.06s; } .reveal.d2{ transition-delay:.12s; } .reveal.d3{ transition-delay:.18s; } .reveal.d4{ transition-delay:.24s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; } }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero--editorial .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero--editorial .hero-stage{ order:-1; width:min(420px,72vw); margin:0 auto 20px; }
  .hero--ember .hero-stage{ position:relative; right:auto; top:auto; transform:none; width:min(420px,70vw); margin:24px auto 0; }
  .hero--ember .hero-copy{ max-width:100%; }
  .game-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .castle-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .fieldnote{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:6px; }
  .post{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:10px; }
  .post-date{ flex-direction:row; gap:14px; }
  .post-more{ display:none; }
  .foot-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:36px; }
}
@media (max-width:1240px){
  .nav-links{ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  body{ font-size:18px; }
  .meta-item{ grid-template-columns:100px 1fr; }
  .foot-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}