Vallista

The magic feels so layered and unique—I'm curious whether Brust based it on existing mythologies or created it from scratch. How does it serve the story's mystery?

The story's flow seemed deliberate, but I found myself wanting more action. Was the slower pace meant to deepen the mystery or character development?

Vallista's world feels so richly detailed, yet we only get glimpses at times. I'm interested in how the author chooses what to show to keep the suspense alive.