Red Iron Nights

The mix of magical settings with detective tropes creates a unique atmosphere. I'm curious how this balance was achieved to keep the story grounded yet fantastical.

The city of Fer Rouge felt alive with its own history and secrets. Did the detailed setting come from extensive planning or evolve naturally during writing?

His flawed, gritty personality added a lot of depth, but I wonder if that was a conscious decision to subvert typical fantasy hero tropes or if it just felt right for the story.