Return of the Crimson Guard

The narrative weaves through different perspectives, and I wonder what led to the decision to tell it this way—did it come naturally or during revision?

The politics, geography, and history are so detailed — I kept thinking about how much of this was planned versus developed as the story progressed.

The atmosphere really set the stakes high, but I’m curious whether the mood reflects the author's personal taste or a specific message they wanted to convey.