Ballad of Sword and Wine

The mix of real history and magic created a vivid world — I'm curious whether this approach was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The emotional stakes felt so real, but I kept wondering if the author intended to leave some moments open to interpretation. How did others experience the relationship development?

It’s a delicate balance to be authentic and respectful when representing marginalized identities in a historical setting. I wonder what inspired these choices and how much research went into it.