Le Pion blanc des présages

The setting feels so immersive and lived-in — I wonder how much was mapped out in advance versus developed as the story progressed.

The story had such a strong start and ending, but I felt some parts dragged. Was that a deliberate choice to build tension or just me?

The dynamics between characters felt complex and real, especially as their destinies intertwined. I'm curious how much of that was planned or developed during writing.