Harley Merlin and the Mortal Pact

Harley's powers develop in a way that feels natural but also surprising. I'm curious if she knew her full capabilities from the beginning or if it evolved during writing.

The story shifts between action and diplomacy, and I found myself wondering if that was intentional to build tension or a pacing choice to explore the world more deeply.

The pact adds a lot of depth and stakes to the plot, but I wonder if it was based on existing folklore or something the author created entirely from scratch.