The Key to Rondo

The world-building feels so vivid and enchanting—I'm curious whether the author imagined Rondo from real-world influences or created it entirely from imagination.

There were some moments of quiet discovery that felt slower, but they also added depth. I'm wondering if that was intentional to build atmosphere.

The magic system feels both whimsical and well-integrated into the story. I'm curious about the creative process behind choosing which spells and creatures to feature.