/* ============================================================
   Wylde Scott — Light, Royal Blue & Gold edition
   Imagination is the last human advantage in the age of AI
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Brand palette — royal blue + warm gold on light */
  --royal:        #1f44c4;   /* royal blue (hero brand color) */
  --royal-deep:   #16329a;   /* deeper royal for hover/contrast */
  --royal-soft:   #e9eefc;   /* pale royal wash */
  --gold:         #e8a92c;   /* warm gold accent */
  --gold-deep:    #c98a17;
  --ink:          #1a2340;   /* deep blue-charcoal text (not black) */
  --ink-soft:     #51597a;   /* secondary text */
  --cream:        #fbf8f1;   /* warm cream page base */
  --sky:          #eef4ff;   /* pale sky band */
  --white:        #ffffff;
  --line:         #e4e2d8;   /* hairline on cream */

  --radius:   18px;
  --radius-sm:12px;
  --shadow:   0 18px 50px -22px rgba(31,68,196,0.35);
  --shadow-sm:0 8px 24px -14px rgba(31,68,196,0.30);

  --container: 1120px;
  --font-display: "Clash Display", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: "General Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 24px; }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; background: var(--royal); color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 0 0 8px 0; z-index: 999;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ---------- Eyebrow / headings ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .78rem; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow--center { text-align: center; }
.eyebrow--royal { color: var(--royal); font-size: .92rem; letter-spacing: .14em; font-weight: 700; }

h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.08; color: var(--ink); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
p  { color: var(--ink-soft); }
em { font-style: italic; color: var(--royal); }

.section { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 110px) 0; }
.section__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.1rem); text-align: center; }
.section__sub { text-align: center; max-width: 620px; margin: 14px auto 0; font-size: 1.08rem; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer; border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--royal); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--royal-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn--gold { background: var(--gold); color: #2a1d00; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--royal); border-color: var(--royal); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--royal); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(251,248,241,0.82); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.header--scrolled { border-color: var(--line); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -16px rgba(31,68,196,.5); }
.header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 72px; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; color: var(--royal); margin-right: 18px; }
.brand__chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  height: 62px; width: 78px; background: transparent; flex: none;
}
.brand__chip img { height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.brand__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.22rem; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: 0.01em; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.nav a { white-space: nowrap; }
.nav a { font-weight: 500; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink); transition: color .15s; }
.nav a:hover { color: var(--royal); }
.nav__cta { background: var(--royal); color: #fff !important; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px; }
.nav__cta:hover { background: var(--royal-deep); }

/* ---------- Gear motif ---------- */
.gear-motif { position: absolute; opacity: .14; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.gear-motif--hero { top: 8%; left: 50%; width: 220px; height: 220px; transform: translateX(-30%); }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .gear-motif--hero { display: none; } }

/* ---------- Hero (full-bleed image with overlaid copy) ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream);
  min-height: clamp(540px, 78vh, 760px);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: 70% center; z-index: 0;
}
/* Soft scrim: keeps the calm cream/left area readable without darkening the art */
.hero__scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251,248,241,0.92) 0%, rgba(251,248,241,0.80) 30%, rgba(251,248,241,0.34) 52%, rgba(251,248,241,0) 70%);
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 76px) 24px;
}
.hero__copy { max-width: 560px; }
.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.hero__title em { color: var(--gold-deep); font-style: italic; }
.hero__lede { font-size: 1.16rem; max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 30px; color: var(--ink); }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.hero__quote {
  margin-top: 26px; padding: 14px 20px; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(233,238,252,0.78); backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0; max-width: 480px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero { min-height: 0; }
  .hero__bg { object-position: 64% center; }
  /* On mobile, stack the art above the copy so the jumping Wylde is visible */
  .hero { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero__bg { position: relative; height: 50vw; min-height: 240px; max-height: 360px; }
  .hero__scrim {
    inset: auto 0 0 0; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251,248,241,0) 0%, rgba(251,248,241,0) 38%, rgba(251,248,241,0.86) 70%, var(--cream) 100%);
  }
  .hero__inner { padding: 4px 20px 40px; margin-top: -8px; }
  .hero__copy { max-width: none; }
}

/* ---------- Highlights strip ---------- */
.highlights { background: var(--royal); color: #fff; padding: 30px 0; }
.highlights__inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; align-items: center;
}
.highlight { text-align: center; padding: 4px 8px; position: relative; }
.highlight + .highlight::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -12px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  height: 38px; width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}
.highlight__num { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.5rem; color: #ffd98a; line-height: 1.1; }
.highlight__label { display: block; font-size: .86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); margin-top: 4px; }
.highlight__label em { color: #fff; font-style: italic; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .highlights__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px 24px; }
  .highlight:nth-child(3)::before, .highlight + .highlight::before { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Thesis ---------- */
.thesis { background: var(--sky); }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.thesis__copy h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.thesis__copy p { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.thesis__pledge { font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--royal); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.thesis__figure img { border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); background: var(--cream); }

/* ---------- Book ---------- */
.book { background: var(--cream); }
.book__layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.book__cover { position: relative; }
.book__cover img {
  border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -24px rgba(26,35,64,.55); width: 100%;
}
.book__cover::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -18px -18px 18px; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(232,169,44,.25), transparent 75%);
}
.book h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ticks { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.ticks li { position: relative; padding-left: 34px; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.02rem; }
.ticks li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px; width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--royal-soft);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%231f44c4' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center;
}
.book__cta { margin-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.book__note { font-size: .95rem; max-width: 360px; }

/* ---------- Speaking ---------- */
.speaking { background: var(--royal); color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.speaking .eyebrow { color: #ffd98a; }
.speaking .section__title, .speaking h3 { color: #fff; }
.speaking .section__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.speaking__stars { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .5; pointer-events: none; }
.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: 48px; position: relative; }
.card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: transform .2s, background .2s;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13); }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.card__aud { margin-top: 14px; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffd98a; }
.speaking__audiences {
  margin-top: 40px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  position: relative; z-index: 3; max-width: 820px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.pill {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .9rem; color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.speaking__cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; position: relative; }

/* ---------- About / Meet Wylde ---------- */
.about { background: var(--sky); }
.about__layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.about__photo { position: relative; position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.about__photo img { border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); width: 100%; display: block; }
.about__photo::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -14px; top: -14px; width: 70px; height: 70px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 8px 0 0 0;
}
.about__caption { margin-top: 12px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); font-style: italic; text-align: center; }
.about__copy h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about__copy p { font-size: 1.06rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.about__copy a { color: var(--royal); font-weight: 600; }
.about__legend {
  margin-top: 28px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start;
}
.about__legend-photo { margin: 0; position: relative; }
.about__legend-photo img {
  border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); width: 100%; display: block;
}
.about__legend-photo::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -12px; bottom: 30px; width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold); border-right: 3px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.about__lore {
  margin: 0; padding: 24px 28px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--royal-soft); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -28px rgba(26,35,64,.4);
}
.about__lore-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}
.about__lore blockquote { margin: 0; }
.about__lore blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.04rem !important; line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px !important; font-style: italic;
}
.about__lore blockquote p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .about__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .about__photo { position: relative; top: 0; max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about__legend { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .about__legend-photo { max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ---------- Book award + more books ---------- */
.book__award {
  margin: 18px 0 6px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.book__award-badge { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.more-books { margin-top: 64px; padding-top: 48px; border-top: 1px solid var(--royal-soft); }
.more-books__title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.more-books__sub { text-align: center; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 32px; }
.more-books__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.mini-book {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--royal-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 28px 24px; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -30px rgba(26,35,64,.45);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.mini-book:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -28px rgba(26,35,64,.5); }
.mini-book__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mini-book__cover {
  width: 72px; flex: 0 0 72px; height: auto; border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(26,35,64,.45); display: block;
}
.mini-book__heading { min-width: 0; }
.mini-book__award {
  display: inline-block; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); background: rgba(232,169,44,.14);
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.mini-book h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--ink); }
.mini-book p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mini-book__link { color: var(--royal); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
@media (max-width: 680px) { .more-books__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Watch / YouTube channels ---------- */
.watch { background: var(--sky); }
.channels { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; max-width: 920px; margin: 40px auto 0; }
.channel {
  display: block; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--royal-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px; box-shadow: 0 18px 44px -30px rgba(26,35,64,.45);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; border-top: 4px solid var(--royal);
}
.channel--gold { border-top-color: var(--gold); }
.channel:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 28px 56px -28px rgba(26,35,64,.5); }
.channel__tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--royal); background: var(--royal-soft);
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.channel--gold .channel__tag { color: var(--gold-deep); background: rgba(232,169,44,.16); }
.channel h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; }
.channel p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.channel__go { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--royal); font-weight: 600; }
.channel__yt {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 24px; height: 18px;
  background: #e0533f; color: #fff; border-radius: 5px; font-size: .6rem; padding-left: 1px;
}
@media (max-width: 680px) { .channels { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Media ---------- */
.media { background: var(--cream); }
.grid-2--media { align-items: start; }
.media h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.media p { font-size: 1.06rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.topics { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.topics li {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative; padding-left: 46px;
}
.topics li::before {
  content: "“"; position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 10px; font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact { background: var(--royal-soft); }
.contact__inner { max-width: 720px; margin-inline: auto; }
.form { margin-top: 36px; display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.form label { display: grid; gap: 7px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink); }
.form input, .form select, .form textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; padding: 13px 15px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--white); color: var(--ink);
}
.form input:focus, .form select:focus, .form textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--royal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31,68,196,.15);
}
.form__note { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--ink-soft); text-align: center; }
.form__note--error { color: #c0392b; font-weight: 600; }
.newsletter__status { margin-top: 12px; font-size: .9rem; text-align: center; min-height: 1.1em; }
.contact__direct { text-align: center; margin-top: 22px; font-size: .98rem; }
.contact__direct a { color: var(--royal); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Newsletter ---------- */
.newsletter { background: var(--gold); color: #2a1d00; text-align: center; }
.newsletter__inner { max-width: 620px; margin-inline: auto; }
.newsletter h2 { color: #2a1d00; }
.newsletter p { color: #5a4410; margin: 12px 0 24px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.newsletter__form { display: flex; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.newsletter__form input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 220px; max-width: 340px; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(42,29,0,.25); font-size: 1rem; background: #fff;
}
.newsletter__form .btn--primary { background: var(--royal); }
.newsletter__form .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--royal-deep); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); padding: 56px 0 28px; }
.footer__inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 32px; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer__logo {
  display: inline-flex; background: transparent; padding: 0;
}
.footer__logo img { height: 78px; width: auto; display: block; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,.55)); }
.footer__tag { margin-top: 14px; max-width: 320px; font-family: var(--font-display); color: #ffd98a; }
.footer__nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px; }
.footer__nav a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: .95rem; transition: color .15s; }
.footer__nav a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__legal { margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.footer__legal p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: .85rem; }

/* ============================================================
   MAGIC LAYER — living sky, parallax, sparkles, reveals
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Hero living sky ---------- */
.hero { min-height: clamp(560px, 90vh, 860px); display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.sky { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.sky__wash {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 75% -10%, rgba(58,100,224,.20), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(90% 70% at 10% 8%, rgba(232,169,44,.16), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #eaf1ff 0%, #f4f1ff 38%, var(--cream) 100%);
}
.sky__stars { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.cloud { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(2px); opacity: .9;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, #ffffff 60%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%); will-change: transform; }
.cloud--1 { width: 340px; height: 150px; top: 14%; left: -6%; animation: drift1 46s linear infinite; }
.cloud--2 { width: 260px; height: 120px; top: 34%; right: -8%; opacity: .8; animation: drift2 60s linear infinite; }
.cloud--3 { width: 200px; height: 95px;  top: 8%;  left: 46%; opacity: .7; animation: drift1 54s linear infinite; }
@keyframes drift1 { from { margin-left: 0; } to { margin-left: 60px; } }
@keyframes drift2 { from { margin-left: 0; } to { margin-left: -60px; } }

.balloon { position: absolute; width: clamp(54px, 7vw, 96px); top: 12%; right: 12%; will-change: transform;
  animation: bob 7s ease-in-out infinite; filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 18px rgba(31,68,196,.18)); }
.plane { position: absolute; width: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); top: 30%; left: 8%; will-change: transform;
  animation: bob 6s ease-in-out infinite .8s; opacity: .9; }
@keyframes bob { 0%,100% { translate: 0 0; } 50% { translate: 0 -14px; } }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .plane { display: none; } .balloon { top: 6%; right: 6%; } }

/* gear motif now sits above sky */
.gear-motif { z-index: 1; }
.gear-motif--hero g { transition: transform .1s linear; }

/* hero entrance */
.hero__copy { animation: heroRise 1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) both; }
.hero__art  { animation: heroRise 1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) .15s both; }
@keyframes heroRise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.hero__art img { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.hero__art::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -22px; z-index: -1; border-radius: 30px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(232,169,44,.30), transparent 72%);
}

/* ---------- Book world art ---------- */
.book__world {
  max-width: 540px; margin: 40px auto 8px; position: relative;
}
.book__world img {
  width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px -28px rgba(31,68,196,.5);
  animation: floaty 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.book__world figcaption {
  text-align: center; margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--royal); font-style: italic;
}
@keyframes floaty { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } }

/* ---------- Speaking art ---------- */
.speaking__art {
  position: absolute; right: -2%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: clamp(220px, 26vw, 360px); opacity: .42; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side, #000 60%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side, #000 60%, transparent 100%);
}
.speaking__art img { border-radius: var(--radius); }
.speaking .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .speaking__art { display: none; } }

/* ---------- Two paths ---------- */
.paths { background: var(--cream); position: relative; }
.paths__layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; margin-top: 46px;
}
.paths__art img {
  width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px -30px rgba(31,68,196,.45);
}
.paths__choices { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.path-card {
  display: block; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--royal);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.path-card--gold { border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.path-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.path-card__tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.path-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.path-card p { font-size: 1rem; }
.path-card__go { display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--royal); }
.path-card--gold .path-card__go { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.path-card:hover .path-card__go { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .paths__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .paths__art { max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; }
}

/* ---------- Cursor sparkles ---------- */
.sparkle {
  position: fixed; z-index: 9999; pointer-events: none;
  width: var(--sz, 6px); height: var(--sz, 6px); border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%); opacity: .9;
  animation: sparkleOut .9s ease-out forwards;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px currentColor;
}
@keyframes sparkleOut {
  to { opacity: 0; transform: translate(calc(-50% + var(--dx,0)), calc(-50% - 26px)) scale(.2); }
}

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .nav a:not(.nav__cta) { display: none; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .hero__art { order: -1; max-width: 420px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .book__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; justify-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .book__cover { max-width: 280px; }
  .ticks { text-align: left; }
  .book__cta { justify-content: center; }
  .cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; justify-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .about__photo { max-width: 280px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero__actions .btn { justify-content: center; }
  .brand__name { display: none; }
  .brand__chip { height: 42px; width: 52px; }
  .nav__cta { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: .9rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .cloud, .balloon, .plane, .book__world img,
  .hero__copy, .hero__art { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Recognition band  ·  Confirmed events  ·  Podcasts
   ============================================================ */

/* Recognition band */
.recognition { background: var(--white); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 30px 0; }
.recognition__lead { text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: .01em; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.recognition__lead em { color: var(--gold-deep); font-style: italic; }
.recognition__row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 18px 40px; list-style: none; }
.rec-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.rec-item img { width: 56px; height: 56px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 50%; }
.rec-item > span { display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; }
.rec-item small { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500; font-size: .76rem; color: var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing: .02em; }
.rec-item a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.rec-item a:hover { color: var(--royal); }
.rec-badge { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(145deg,#f6d27a,#e8a92c); color: #5a3c06; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.rec-badge--blue { background: linear-gradient(145deg,#3a64e0,#1f44c4); color: #fff; }

/* Confirmed events */
.engagements { background: var(--sky); }
.events { list-style: none; max-width: 760px; margin: 8px auto 0; }
.event { display: flex; gap: 22px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.event__date { flex: 0 0 84px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: linear-gradient(160deg,var(--royal),var(--royal-deep)); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 8px; }
.event__day { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1; }
.event__mon { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 2px; }
.event__yr { font-size: .76rem; opacity: .85; margin-top: 2px; }
.event__body { flex: 1; }
.event__tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--gold); color: #5a3c06; font-weight: 600; font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.event__body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.event__meta { color: var(--royal); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.event__desc { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .96rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.event__link { color: var(--royal); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.event__link:hover { color: var(--royal-deep); text-decoration: underline; }
.events__more { text-align: center; margin-top: 22px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.events__more a { color: var(--royal); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.events__more a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Podcasts */
.pods { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; max-width: 920px; margin: 8px auto 0; }
.pod { position: relative; display: block; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px 24px 22px; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; overflow: hidden; }
.pod::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--royal),var(--gold)); }
.pod:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pod__play { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--royal-soft); color: var(--royal); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.pod__show { display: block; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pod h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pod p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .94rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.pod__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.pod__watch { color: var(--royal); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s ease; }
.pod__watch:hover { color: var(--royal-deep); }
.pod__watch--alt { color: var(--ink-soft); font-weight: 600; }
.pod__watch--alt:hover { color: var(--royal); }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .pods { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .event { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .event__date { flex-direction: row; gap: 8px; align-self: flex-start; padding: 8px 16px; }
  .event__day { font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   WORLD REPOSITION — Explore, Characters, Mission
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Explore the World ---------- */
.explore { background: var(--cream); }
.explore__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}
.world-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--royal-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 18px 44px -30px rgba(26,35,64,.45);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--royal);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.world-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 28px 56px -28px rgba(26,35,64,.5); }
.world-card--gold { border-top-color: var(--gold); grid-column: span 1; }
.world-card__tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--royal); background: var(--royal-soft);
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.world-card--gold .world-card__tag { color: var(--gold-deep); background: rgba(232,169,44,.16); }
.world-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.28rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; }
.world-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; margin-bottom: 18px; flex: 1; }
.world-card__go { color: var(--royal); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.world-card--gold .world-card__go { color: var(--gold-deep); }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .explore__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .explore__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Meet the Characters ---------- */
.characters { background: var(--sky); position: relative; }
.characters__banner {
  margin: 40px auto 48px; max-width: 1000px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.characters__banner img { width: 100%; display: block; }
.cast {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}
.cast-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--royal-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px; box-shadow: 0 18px 44px -30px rgba(26,35,64,.45);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--royal);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.cast-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 28px 56px -28px rgba(26,35,64,.5); }
.cast-card__photo {
  margin: -26px -26px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--royal-soft), #fff); aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}
.cast-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.cast-card--hero:hover .cast-card__photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.cast-card__photo img { transition: transform .3s ease; }
.cast-card__role {
  display: inline-block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--royal); background: var(--royal-soft);
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cast-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--ink); }
.cast-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; }
/* Antagonist card — cooler, set apart */
.cast-card--foe {
  border-top-color: #6c5ce0; background: #f3f1fb;
}
.cast-card--foe .cast-card__role { color: #5a4bc4; background: rgba(108,92,224,.14); }
/* "Coming soon" placeholder — leaves room to grow */
.cast-card--coming {
  border: 2px dashed var(--royal-soft); border-top: 2px dashed var(--royal-soft);
  background: transparent; box-shadow: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; text-align: left;
}
.cast-card--coming:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
.cast-card__plus {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.2rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cast-card--coming h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--royal); }
.cast-card--coming p { font-size: .92rem; }

/* ---------- The Mission / Growing Universe ---------- */
.mission { background: var(--cream); position: relative; }
.mission__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start;
  margin-top: 44px;
}
.mission__lead h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mission__lead p { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.universe { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.universe li {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--royal-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.universe li span {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.universe li small { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .86rem; line-height: 1.4; display: block; }
.universe--soon { border-style: dashed; background: rgba(232,169,44,.06); border-color: rgba(232,169,44,.4); }
.universe--soon span { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.mission__close {
  text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 48px auto 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem);
  color: var(--royal); line-height: 1.4;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .mission__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .universe { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}