La fin du magicien

The ending felt both epic and bittersweet. I'm curious whether this was always the plan or if the story evolved during writing.

The tension kept me on the edge of my seat, but I wondered if the constant danger was intentionally used to evoke a sense of relentless suspense.

The richness of the setting is incredible, and I wonder if Feist drew from historical or mythological sources or if it all grew organically during writing.