Silence of the goddess

The characters often face tough choices that blur the lines between right and wrong. I wonder what inspired her to explore these shades of gray.

The story seemed to take a breather before the intense climax. I'm curious if this was a deliberate choice to deepen the tension.

The bleak, cold environment adds so much to the mood. Was the setting based on real locations or a fictionalized version meant to evoke a specific tone?