Der Tänzer der Klingen

The story moves quickly with plenty of fight scenes, but I wondered how the author chose what moments to flesh out more deeply. Did they struggle to find that balance?

The setting feels alive and gritty, almost like a character in its own right. I'm curious how much of the world was mapped out beforehand versus developed during writing.

The action sequences felt fresh and intense. I wonder if the author drew from martial arts, history, or other sources to craft these battles.