Die Klinge aus Feuer

The magic feels so integral to the world-building — I wonder if it was based on existing folklore or something entirely original. How did the author develop this aspect?

The story took a moment to breathe, which made the action scenes more impactful later. Was this intentional to develop character depth or a natural part of the story flow?

Every location and culture felt fleshed out. I’m curious whether the author created a detailed lore bible or let the world grow organically during writing.