Swordspoint = Tsurugi no rinbu (Paperback Bunko)

The political and social dynamics feel so nuanced and lived-in. I'm curious whether this complexity was planned from the start or developed during writing.

The characters defy simple good vs. evil tropes, which made me question my sympathies. Was that intentional to challenge reader biases?

The atmospheric details really made the world come alive. I wonder if the city was inspired by historical places or entirely fictional.