Les Chroniques de Nicci, T2 : Le Linceul de l'éternité

The detailed lore and magic elements really drew me in. I'm curious whether these ideas were planned from the start or evolved during writing.

While I appreciated the depth, I found my attention waning during the slower parts. Do others think these moments were necessary for the story?

There are intense battles but also meaningful character moments. I'm wondering if this balance was intentional to keep readers engaged.