Le puits de l'ascension

The political machinations felt so layered and realistic, but I wonder what choices went into weaving that with the larger fantasy setting. Was this a challenge during writing?

The choices made felt morally complex and kept me guessing about what I would do in their place. How did others interpret their leadership struggles?

The geography and culture felt so vivid, but I’m curious whether the author based it on real-world influences or created it entirely from imagination.