Forge of the High Mage

The way magic influences politics and characters' decisions made the story so immersive. Did the author intentionally keep the rules vague to heighten suspense?

I found myself on the edge of my seat, but some chapters felt breakneck. Did the author aim for a constant sense of urgency or was it a natural result of the plot?

Switching between perspectives added depth but also complexity. I wonder if this structure was planned from the start or developed during writing to enrich the world.