/* ============================================================
   GameCulture — "Art Zine Purple Ivory"
   Layout: centered container (max 1120px) + narrow (720px) for legal/essays
   Spacing scale: 8 / 16 / 24 / 40 / 64 / 96 (px)
   Radius: 14px cards, 999px pills. Accents (<=2): violet (--violet), ivory (--ivory)
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --bg:      #0e0b14;
  --bg-2:    #130f1e;
  --card:    #1a1528;
  --violet:  #c084fc;
  --dark-v:  #7e22ce;
  --ivory:   #fde68a;
  --cream:   #f5f0e8;
  --muted:   #b0a0c6;
  --border:  #2d2040;
  --accent:  var(--violet);

  --font-display: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    "Lora", Georgia, serif;
  --font-ui:      "Jost", system-ui, sans-serif;

  --sp-1: 8px;  --sp-2: 16px; --sp-3: 24px;
  --sp-4: 40px; --sp-5: 64px; --sp-6: 96px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --maxw: 1120px;

  /* layered shadow scale (tight + ambient) */
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 18px 40px -26px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  --shadow-lift: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 26px 60px -28px rgba(126,34,206,.45);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:var(--dark-v) var(--bg-2)}
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:10px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:var(--bg-2)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--dark-v),#3b2360);border-radius:999px;
  border:2px solid var(--bg-2)}
::selection{background:var(--dark-v);color:#fdf8ef}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--violet);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px}
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--cream);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  transition:opacity .18s ease;
}
body.lang-fading{opacity:.4}

img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:var(--violet);text-decoration:none}

/* ---- inline icons (Iconoir style: 1.5px stroke, round join, minimal) ---- */
.ic{display:inline-block;width:1.25em;height:1.25em;vertical-align:middle;flex:none;
  stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.ic-sm{width:1em;height:1em}

h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;line-height:1.15;color:var(--cream);margin:0 0 var(--sp-2)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem)}
h3{font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;font-size:1.25rem}
p{margin:0 0 var(--sp-2)}

.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--sp-3)}
.container.narrow{max-width:720px}
.section{padding:var(--sp-6) 0}
.section-lead{color:var(--muted);max-width:56ch;font-size:1.05rem}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--font-ui);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.72rem;color:var(--violet);margin:0 0 var(--sp-2)}

/* ornament decorators on section headings */
.ornament{position:relative;display:inline-block}
.ornament::after{content:"";display:block;width:64px;height:2px;margin-top:var(--sp-2);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),transparent)}

/* ---- buttons ---- */
.btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--font-ui);font-weight:500;
  font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.02em;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .25s ease,background .25s ease,color .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.btn::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:-70%;width:45%;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.35),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-18deg);transition:left .5s ease}
.btn:hover::before{left:135%}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,.35),0 14px 30px -14px rgba(192,132,252,.5)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(0) scale(.98);box-shadow:none}
.btn-primary{background:var(--violet);color:#1a0b2e;border-color:var(--violet)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:#d3a4ff}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--border)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--violet);color:var(--violet)}
.btn-ivory{background:var(--ivory);color:#2a1e05;border-color:var(--ivory)}
.btn-ivory:hover{background:#ffefb0}

/* ---- animated underline links ---- */
.link-u{position:relative;color:var(--cream)}
.link-u::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-3px;height:2px;width:100%;
  background:var(--violet);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s ease}
.link-u:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* ---- header ---- */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(14,11,20,.82);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:background .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease}
.site-header::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-1px;height:1px;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 8%,rgba(192,132,252,.55),rgba(253,230,138,.35),transparent 92%);
  opacity:.55;transition:opacity .3s ease}
.site-header.is-scrolled{background:rgba(14,11,20,.94);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(45,32,64,.9),0 14px 34px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.75)}
.site-header.is-scrolled::after{opacity:1}
.header-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-3);
  min-height:68px;padding:0 var(--sp-3);max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;
  transition:min-height .3s ease}
.site-header.is-scrolled .header-inner{min-height:58px}
.brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.brand-mark{display:grid;place-items:center;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);color:var(--violet);
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;
  transition:transform .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.brand:hover .brand-mark{transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);border-color:var(--violet);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(192,132,252,.18)}
.brand-name{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:.01em}
.main-nav{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-3);margin-left:auto;font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.92rem}
.main-nav a{position:relative;color:var(--muted);padding-bottom:4px;transition:color .25s ease}
.main-nav a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:2px;width:100%;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--ivory));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .28s ease}
.main-nav a:hover{color:var(--cream)}
.main-nav a:hover::after,.main-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.main-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--cream)}
.header-tools{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2)}

/* ---- lang switch ---- */
.lang-switch{position:relative;display:inline-flex;background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:999px;padding:3px;user-select:none}
.lang-btn{position:relative;z-index:1;border:0;background:none;cursor:pointer;
  font:600 13px/1 var(--font-ui);letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--muted);
  padding:7px 15px;border-radius:999px;transition:color .25s ease}
.lang-btn.is-active{color:#1a0b2e}
.lang-thumb{position:absolute;top:3px;left:3px;height:calc(100% - 6px);
  width:calc(50% - 3px);background:var(--violet);border-radius:999px;
  transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1)}
.lang-switch[data-active="en"] .lang-thumb{transform:translateX(100%)}

.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:9px;
  color:var(--cream);width:40px;height:38px;cursor:pointer;font-size:1.1rem}

/* ---- hero ---- */
.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-25%;left:-12%;width:64%;height:130%;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 32% 42%,rgba(126,34,206,.22),transparent 62%)}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.45;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(192,132,252,.16) 1px,transparent 1.5px);
  background-size:26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(0,0,0,.9),transparent 55%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(0,0,0,.9),transparent 55%)}
.hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:var(--sp-5);align-items:center;
  padding:var(--sp-6) 0}
.hero-kicker{font-family:var(--font-ui);letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.72rem;color:var(--ivory);margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5.5vw,4rem);margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.hero-meta{font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-2);flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:var(--sp-3)}
.hero-figure{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(126,34,206,.5)}
.hero-figure img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.hero-figure::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,transparent 35%,rgba(14,11,20,.62))}

/* pill tags */
.tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:var(--sp-3) 0}
.tag{font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--violet);
  border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:999px;padding:5px 13px;background:var(--bg-2)}

/* ---- category nav ---- */
.catnav{background:var(--bg-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.catnav-inner{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:var(--sp-3);padding:var(--sp-3) var(--sp-3);
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.9rem}
.catnav-inner button{background:none;border:0;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer;font:inherit;padding:4px 0}
.catnav-inner button:hover{color:var(--violet)}

/* ---- articles ---- */
.articles-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:var(--sp-4)}
.article-lead{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden}
.article-lead img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.article-lead .body{padding:var(--sp-4)}
.article-lead .body p{color:var(--cream)}
.dropcap::first-letter{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:3.4rem;
  line-height:.8;float:left;padding:6px 12px 0 0;color:var(--violet)}
.article-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--sp-2)}
.article-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:96px 1fr;gap:var(--sp-2);
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:var(--sp-2);transition:border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.article-item:hover{border-color:var(--dark-v);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.article-item img{width:96px;height:96px;border-radius:10px;display:block;object-fit:cover}
.article-item h3{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:1rem}
.article-item .kicker{font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--violet);margin-bottom:4px}
.article-item p{margin:0;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---- podcast ---- */
.podcast-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--sp-3)}
.pod-card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.pod-card:hover{border-color:var(--dark-v);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.pod-card img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.pod-card .pad{padding:var(--sp-3);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;flex:1}
.pod-card .row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.play{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.85rem;
  color:var(--ivory);background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:0;margin-top:auto}
.play .dot{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:999px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--border);color:var(--ivory)}

/* ---- guides ---- */
.guides-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--sp-3)}
.guide-card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:var(--sp-3);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--sp-1);
  transition:border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.guide-card:hover{border-color:var(--dark-v);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.guide-cover{aspect-ratio:3/4;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:var(--sp-2);
  border:1px solid var(--border)}
.guide-cover img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.price{font-family:var(--font-ui);font-weight:600;color:var(--ivory);font-size:1.1rem}

/* ---- masterclass ---- */
.mclass{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-5);align-items:center;
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:var(--sp-5)}
.mclass ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:var(--sp-2) 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.mclass li{position:relative;padding-left:30px;color:var(--cream)}
.mclass li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.38em;width:17px;height:17px;
  background:no-repeat center/contain url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23c084fc' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M4 12.5 9.5 18 20 6.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}

/* ---- subscription table ---- */
.plans-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--sp-3)}
.plan{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:var(--sp-4) var(--sp-3);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--sp-2)}
.plan.featured{border-color:var(--violet);box-shadow:0 20px 60px -34px rgba(192,132,252,.6)}
.plan .plan-name{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.25rem}
.plan .plan-price{font-family:var(--font-ui);font-weight:600;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--ivory)}
.plan .plan-price small{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400}
.plan ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;
  font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);flex:1}
.plan ul li::before{content:"·";color:var(--violet);margin-right:8px}
.plan .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:var(--sp-2)}
.badge{align-self:flex-start;font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a0b2e;background:var(--violet);border-radius:999px;padding:3px 10px}

/* ---- recommendations ---- */
.rec-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--sp-3)}
.rec{background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:var(--sp-3)}
.rec .rec-label{font-family:var(--font-ui);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.72rem;color:var(--ivory);margin-bottom:8px}
.rec h3{margin:0 0 4px}
.rec p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}

/* ---- numbered manifesto list (zigzag-lite, replaces card grid) ---- */
.wtiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--sp-3);margin-top:var(--sp-4);
  counter-reset:wt}
.wtile{position:relative;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:var(--sp-4) var(--sp-3) var(--sp-3);transition:border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.wtile:hover{border-color:var(--dark-v);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.wtile .num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:2.4rem;line-height:1;
  color:var(--dark-v);display:block;margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.wtile h3{margin:0 0 6px}
.wtile p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem}
.wtile .ic-lead{color:var(--ivory);margin-bottom:var(--sp-1)}

/* ---- ivory BG manifesto band (uses light pool image, dark text) ---- */
.band-ivory{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(245,240,232,.86),rgba(253,230,138,.42)),
    url("../images/mythic-quest-vista-bg.webp") center/cover no-repeat;
  color:#241536}
.band-ivory .container{padding-top:var(--sp-6);padding-bottom:var(--sp-6)}
.band-ivory .eyebrow{color:var(--dark-v)}
.band-ivory h2,.band-ivory h3{color:#1c0f30}
.band-ivory .band-lead{color:#3a2a52;max-width:60ch;font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.band-ivory .band-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--sp-4);margin-top:var(--sp-4)}
.band-ivory .band-col{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start}
.band-ivory .band-col .ic{color:var(--dark-v);margin-top:2px}
.band-ivory .band-col p{margin:0;color:#3a2a52;font-size:.96rem}
.band-ivory .band-col strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);color:#1c0f30;font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:2px}

/* ---- stat band ---- */
.stat-band{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--sp-3);margin-top:var(--sp-4)}
.stat{background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:var(--sp-4) var(--sp-3);text-align:center}
.stat .snum{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:2.3rem;color:var(--ivory);line-height:1}
.stat .slabel{font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--muted);
  margin-top:8px;display:block}

/* ---- media+text strip (zigzag) ---- */
.mstrip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-5);align-items:center;margin-top:var(--sp-4)}
.mstrip.rev .mstrip-media{order:2}
.mstrip-media{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border)}
.mstrip-media img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.mstrip ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:var(--sp-2) 0 0}
.mstrip li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:12px;color:var(--cream)}
.mstrip li .ic{color:var(--violet);margin-top:3px;flex:none}
.mstrip li span{color:var(--muted)}
.mstrip li strong{color:var(--cream);font-weight:600}

/* ---- testimonials ---- */
.quotes-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:var(--sp-3)}
blockquote.zine{position:relative;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:var(--sp-4) var(--sp-4) var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5);margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--cream)}
blockquote.zine::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;left:16px;top:6px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:3.6rem;line-height:1;color:var(--dark-v)}
blockquote.zine cite{display:block;margin-top:var(--sp-2);font-family:var(--font-ui);
  font-style:normal;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---- about ---- */
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-5);align-items:center}
.about-figure{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border)}
.about-figure img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}

/* ---- faq ---- */
.faq-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--sp-2);max-width:820px}
.faq-item{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden}
.faq-q{width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;color:var(--cream);
  font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;padding:var(--sp-3);
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px}
.faq-q .chev{color:var(--violet);transition:transform .25s ease;flex:none}
.faq-item.open .chev{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .3s ease}
.faq-a-inner{padding:0 var(--sp-3) var(--sp-3);color:var(--muted)}

/* ---- gallery ---- */
.gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--sp-2)}
.gallery-grid figure{margin:0;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border)}
.gallery-grid img{width:100%;transition:transform .4s ease;height:auto;display:block}
.gallery-grid figure:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}

/* ---- editorial creed (numbered manifesto) ---- */
.creed{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;max-width:900px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--sp-2)}
.creed-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:var(--sp-3);align-items:start;
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.creed-item::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--violet),transparent)}
.creed-num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:2rem;line-height:1;
  color:var(--violet);opacity:.85;min-width:2.4ch}
.creed-item h3{margin:0 0 4px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.18rem;color:var(--cream)}
.creed-item p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.55}

/* ---- contact form ---- */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-5);align-items:start}
.contact-info li{list-style:none;margin-bottom:var(--sp-2);color:var(--muted)}
.contact-info .label{font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--violet);display:block;margin-bottom:2px}
.form{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:var(--sp-4)}
.field{margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.field label{display:block;font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:6px}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{width:100%;background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:10px;color:var(--cream);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:1rem;padding:11px 13px}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--violet)}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:96px}
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.form-note{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:var(--sp-2)}
.form-status{font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.9rem;margin-top:var(--sp-2);min-height:1.2em}
.form-status.ok{color:var(--ivory)}
.form-status.err{color:#ff9a9a}

/* ---- footer ---- */
.site-footer{background:var(--bg-2);border-top:1px solid var(--border);margin-top:var(--sp-6);
  padding:var(--sp-5) 0 var(--sp-4)}
.footer-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-4);margin-bottom:var(--sp-4)}
.footer-top h4{font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--violet);margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.footer-top ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.footer-top a{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.footer-top a:hover{color:var(--cream)}
.footer-blurb{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;max-width:34ch}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid var(--border);padding-top:var(--sp-3)}
.disclaimer{color:var(--cream);font-size:.9rem;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:10px;padding:12px 16px;margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.copy{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;margin:0}

/* ---- cookie banner ---- */
.cookie{position:fixed;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:80;background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:var(--sp-3);
  display:flex;gap:var(--sp-3);align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;
  box-shadow:0 20px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.8);max-width:640px;margin:0 auto}
.cookie p{margin:0;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted)}
.cookie.hidden{display:none!important}

/* ---- legal pages ---- */
.legal-main{padding:var(--sp-5) 0}
.legal-main h1{margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.legal-main h2{font-size:1.4rem;margin-top:var(--sp-4)}
.legal-main .updated{font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:var(--sp-4)}
.micro{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* ============================================================
   Visual polish pass — depth, layered shadows, hover richness
   ============================================================ */

/* layered shadows + smoother lifts on all card surfaces */
.article-item,.pod-card,.guide-card,.wtile,.plan,.creed-item,blockquote.zine,.faq-item{
  transition:border-color .3s ease,transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease}
.article-lead,.pod-card,.guide-card,.plan,.mclass,.form{box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.article-item:hover,.pod-card:hover,.guide-card:hover,.wtile:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.plan:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--dark-v);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift)}
.plan.featured:hover{border-color:transparent}
.creed-item:hover{transform:translateX(4px);border-color:var(--dark-v)}
blockquote.zine:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:var(--dark-v);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.faq-item:hover{border-color:var(--dark-v)}

/* soft image zoom inside framed media */
.pod-card img,.article-lead>img,.guide-cover img,.mstrip-media img,.about-figure img,.article-item img,
.hero-figure img{transition:transform .45s ease}
.pod-card:hover img,.article-lead:hover>img,.guide-card:hover .guide-cover img,
.mstrip-media:hover img,.about-figure:hover img,.article-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}

/* gradient-border accent on the featured plan + masterclass card */
.plan.featured{background:linear-gradient(var(--card),var(--card)) padding-box,
  linear-gradient(150deg,var(--violet),rgba(253,230,138,.55) 60%,var(--border)) border-box;
  border-color:transparent}
.mclass{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.mclass::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-30%;right:-15%;width:55%;height:120%;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 65% 40%,rgba(192,132,252,.12),transparent 65%)}
.mclass>div{position:relative}

/* ambient glow + focus ring on the contact form */
.form{transition:border-color .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease}
.form:focus-within{border-color:var(--dark-v);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card),0 0 0 4px rgba(126,34,206,.12)}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{transition:border-color .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(192,132,252,.16)}

/* play button micro-interaction */
.play .dot{transition:transform .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,background .25s ease}
.play:hover .dot{transform:scale(1.12);border-color:var(--ivory);background:var(--card)}

/* tags + category buttons */
.tag{transition:border-color .25s ease,color .25s ease}
.tag:hover{border-color:var(--violet)}
.catnav-inner button{position:relative;padding-bottom:6px;transition:color .25s ease}
.catnav-inner button::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:2px;height:2px;width:100%;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--ivory));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .28s ease}
.catnav-inner button:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* legal / thank-you typography rhythm */
.legal-main h1::after{content:"";display:block;width:64px;height:2px;margin-top:var(--sp-2);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),transparent)}
.legal-main p{max-width:68ch}

/* thank-you page: animated check badge */
.ty-badge{width:76px;height:76px;margin:0 auto var(--sp-3);border-radius:999px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--violet);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(192,132,252,.08),0 24px 55px -22px rgba(126,34,206,.6);
  animation:tyPop .5s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) both}
.ty-badge .ic{width:36px;height:36px;color:var(--violet)}
.ty-badge .ty-path{stroke-dasharray:24;stroke-dashoffset:24;animation:tyDraw .45s ease .35s forwards}
@keyframes tyPop{from{transform:scale(.6);opacity:0}to{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}}
@keyframes tyDraw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}

/* ---- reveal ---- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
/* staggered delays inside grids */
.podcast-grid .reveal:nth-child(2),.guides-grid .reveal:nth-child(2),.wtiles .reveal:nth-child(2),
.plans-grid .reveal:nth-child(2),.quotes-grid .reveal:nth-child(2),.stat-band .reveal:nth-child(2),
.gallery-grid .reveal:nth-child(2),.faq-list .reveal:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s}
.podcast-grid .reveal:nth-child(3),.guides-grid .reveal:nth-child(3),.wtiles .reveal:nth-child(3),
.plans-grid .reveal:nth-child(3),.quotes-grid .reveal:nth-child(3),.stat-band .reveal:nth-child(3),
.gallery-grid .reveal:nth-child(3),.faq-list .reveal:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s}
.plans-grid .reveal:nth-child(4),.quotes-grid .reveal:nth-child(4),.stat-band .reveal:nth-child(4),
.gallery-grid .reveal:nth-child(4),.faq-list .reveal:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s}
.gallery-grid .reveal:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.32s}

/* ============ responsive ============ */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:var(--sp-4)}
  .plans-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .stat-band{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .band-ivory .band-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width:768px){
  body{font-size:16px}
  .section{padding:var(--sp-5) 0}
  .main-nav{display:none;position:absolute;top:68px;left:0;right:0;flex-direction:column;
    background:var(--bg-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);padding:var(--sp-3);gap:var(--sp-2)}
  .main-nav.open{display:flex}
  .nav-toggle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .header-inner{gap:var(--sp-2)}
  .articles-grid,.podcast-grid,.guides-grid,.rec-grid,.quotes-grid,.about-grid,
  .mclass,.contact-grid,.gallery-grid,.wtiles,.mstrip{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mstrip.rev .mstrip-media{order:0}
  .stat-band{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .plans-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mclass,.form{padding:var(--sp-4)}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .container{padding:0 var(--sp-2)}
  .hero h1{font-size:2rem}
  .article-item{grid-template-columns:72px 1fr}
  .article-item img{width:72px;height:72px;display:block;object-fit:cover}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{scroll-behavior:auto!important;transition:none!important;
    animation-duration:.01ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition-delay:0s!important}
  .btn::before{display:none}
  .btn:hover,.article-item:hover,.pod-card:hover,.guide-card:hover,.wtile:hover,.plan:hover,
  .creed-item:hover,blockquote.zine:hover{transform:none}
  .pod-card:hover img,.article-lead:hover>img,.guide-card:hover .guide-cover img,
  .mstrip-media:hover img,.about-figure:hover img,.article-item:hover img,
  .gallery-grid figure:hover img{transform:none}
  .brand:hover .brand-mark{transform:none}
  .play:hover .dot{transform:none}
  .ty-badge{animation:none}
  .ty-badge .ty-path{animation:none;stroke-dashoffset:0}
}

.cookie-banner[hidden]{display:none!important}