闇の月<ファイアブリンガー2> (創元ブックランド)

The intricate magic and setting felt so vivid and immersive. I'm curious whether the author mapped out the magic rules beforehand or let them evolve naturally during writing.

The animals had such personality and depth — it made me wonder if they were inspired by real creatures or entirely imagined. How do others interpret their role in the story?

The lunar phases added a rhythmic tension to the plot, but I wonder if that was a conscious choice from the start or something that developed as the story grew.