Das Leuchten hinter dem Sturm

The world-building feels so rich and detailed—I'm curious what inspired the unique rules behind the magic and how much was planned from the start.

The characters' journeys felt so personal and intense—what moments resonated most with others, and did it affect how they viewed the story's themes?

The ending left me torn between hope and loss—was that always the plan, or did it evolve during the writing process?