A Shadow in the Ember

The tension between the main characters felt so authentic and layered. I'm curious whether this was planned from the start or evolved naturally during writing.

The lore and magic system are intriguing, but I wondered if the story might have been more accessible with a bit less detail. Was the complexity intentional to mirror the characters’ internal struggles?

The atmosphere really pulled me in, but I’m wondering if the author aimed for a particular emotional effect or if it grew out of the world and characters themselves.