The Hidden City

The city feels so alive and detailed—was it mapped out from the start or developed as the story unfolded? I’m curious about the creative process behind it.

The story took a bit to pick up again after the initial action—was that intentional to build tension or just how the plot evolved?

There’s a lot of layered diplomacy and action — I wonder what guided the choice to focus more on one over the other or if it was a natural mix.