Orbs of Wisdom

The orbs feel like such a unique element—I'm curious whether they were inspired by existing mythologies or came from the author's imagination. Did the concept evolve during writing?

The details about the dragons and magic systems made the setting feel alive. I'm wondering how much of that was planned out beforehand versus developed organically.

The lighthearted moments made the adventure more fun, but I also appreciated the deeper themes. Was that balance something intentional from the start?