The Scar

The romance felt both natural and integral to the story, but I'm curious whether that was a conscious choice from the start or something that developed during writing.

The setting was incredibly immersive, but I wondered if the focus on the world sometimes made it harder to connect deeply with the characters' personal journeys.

The scar felt like a powerful symbol, but I'm wondering if it was inspired by a particular myth, legend, or personal idea that the author wanted to explore.