Архивы Дрездена. Ведьмин час

The diplomacy scenes are intense but also layered with magic and moral dilemmas. I wonder how much of that was planned or evolved during writing.

The threat feels more imminent and personal, making me wonder if this is setting up a new direction for the series. What moments made others feel the same?

The creative mechanics add depth to the story. I'm curious whether the author designed this system from scratch or based it on existing mythologies.