Severed Souls

The world feels so detailed and lived-in, I wonder what kind of world-building process Terry Goodkind used to create it. Did it develop during writing or was it mapped out beforehand?

The story's intensity and the personal losses really hit hard. How did others connect with the characters' struggles and choices?

The stakes feel so high and timeless. I’m curious whether this theme was rooted in particular myths, personal beliefs, or original ideas from the author.