The Oath and the Measure

The pacing felt steady, but I was curious about how much focus was given to the characters' inner struggles versus the adventure. Did the author intentionally weave these elements together or did it evolve during writing?

Their interactions felt genuine and made me root for them, but I wonder if that was a conscious choice to highlight themes of loyalty and friendship.

The richness of the world-building really pulled me in, and I'm curious whether the author drew from existing mythology or created something entirely new from scratch.