The Lantern's Ember

The magic feels so vivid and unique—I'm curious whether it was inspired by existing folklore or something entirely original. What do you think led to the specific rules and lore behind it?

The relationship between the characters felt intense early on, which made me wonder if that was intentional to reflect their emotional stakes or just a pacing choice.

The atmospheric descriptions really drew me in, and I’d love to know if the author drew from personal experiences or crafted it from imagination.