Five Hundred Years After

The setting feels so rich and layered, spanning centuries. I wonder if the author mapped out the history in advance or let it evolve naturally during writing.

The story's momentum dipped at times, but I was still invested in the characters' fates. Was that a deliberate choice to deepen the world or just pacing?

The mix kept the story grounded despite the grand scale. Curious whether this balance was planned from the start or came about during drafts.