The Gate Thief

The protagonist's actions often blur the lines between right and wrong, which made me wonder how much of that was planned or evolved during writing.

The layered power struggles kept me hooked, but I'm curious if others found the political aspects overshadowed the fantasy side at times.

The idea of a 'Gate Thief' manipulating portals is so intriguing. I wonder what sparked that specific image or theme in the author's mind.