Cast in Flame

The magic feels so integral to the world and characters, but I wonder what inspired the specific rules and limitations. Was it planned from the start or evolved during writing?

Their choices felt so real and painful at times, making me wonder how much of their dilemmas reflect real moral conflicts. How did others connect with their journeys?

The world-building feels so rich and immersive — I’d love to know if it’s based on particular mythologies or entirely imagined from scratch.