Der Schlüssel des Gefangenen

The rules seemed so detailed but sometimes hard to follow—was that intentional to keep the mystery alive or a side effect of world-building?

The mix of historical elements with magic felt fresh. I wonder if the author drew from real history or crafted it entirely from imagination.

I was hooked at the start but found myself wishing for more momentum. Curious whether this was a deliberate choice to deepen character development.