/* ============================================================
   LETTERS FROM NIGHTSHADE — recovered dossier
   Palette + type drawn from Vol. I cover (teal-black / gold foil)
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --ink:#0c1311;        /* page background, deepest forest-black */
  --ink-2:#101b18;      /* raised panels */
  --pine:#16221f;       /* deep teal-green */
  --moss:#2c3b35;       /* borders / dividers */
  --moss-soft:#3b4d45;
  --gold:#c8a24a;       /* title foil — primary accent */
  --gold-bright:#e2c170;
  --bone:#e9e1ce;       /* primary text on dark */
  --bone-dim:#b6ad97;   /* secondary text */
  --paper:#ddd2b6;      /* artifact paper */
  --paper-shadow:#b9ac8b;
  --rust:#993325;       /* redaction / classified — sparing only */
  --ember:#e8691c;      /* firelight accent — energy/glow */
  --ember-bright:#ff8a3d;
  --teal-glow:#2d6c57;  /* vivid teal haze, from cover */
  --ink-rule:rgba(233,225,206,.14);

  --display:"IM Fell English","Spectral",Georgia,serif;
  --display-sc:"IM Fell English SC","IM Fell English",Georgia,serif;
  --body:"Spectral",Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  --type:"Special Elite","Courier New",monospace;

  --maxw:1140px;
  --gutter:clamp(20px,5vw,64px);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--bone);
  font-family:var(--body);
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.72;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

/* ---------- atmospheric overlays (fixed, non-interactive) ---------- */
.atmos{position:fixed;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:60}
.atmos--vignette{
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 200px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.85), inset 0 0 60px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.atmos--grain{
  inset:-12%; opacity:.08; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:grain 1.1s steps(4) infinite;
}
@keyframes grain{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0)}
  25%{transform:translate(-3%,2%)}
  50%{transform:translate(2%,-3%)}
  75%{transform:translate(-2%,-1%)}
  100%{transform:translate(0,0)}
}
.atmos--fog{z-index:1;opacity:.5;animation:fogBreathe 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes fogBreathe{from{opacity:.32}to{opacity:.7}}
.atmos--fog::before,.atmos--fog::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-40% -20%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(70,160,140,.13), transparent 70%);
  animation:drift 46s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.atmos--fog::after{animation-duration:67s;animation-direction:alternate-reverse;opacity:.7}
@keyframes drift{
  from{transform:translate3d(-6%,2%,0) scale(1.1)}
  to{transform:translate3d(8%,-4%,0) scale(1.35)}
}

/* ---------- layout ---------- */
.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gutter)}
section{position:relative;z-index:2}
.section{padding-block:clamp(64px,9vw,124px)}
.section--tight{padding-block:clamp(48px,6vw,80px)}

/* ---------- type ---------- */
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0}
.h-xl{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,7vw,5.2rem)}
.h-lg{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.4rem)}
.h-md{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem)}
p{margin:0 0 1.1em}
a{color:var(--gold)}

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--type);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);margin:0 0 1.1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.6;flex:none}
.eyebrow--center{justify-content:center}
.eyebrow--center::after{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.6;flex:none}

.lede{font-size:clamp(1.12rem,1.9vw,1.32rem);color:var(--bone);max-width:60ch}
.dim{color:var(--bone-dim)}
.gold{color:var(--gold)}
.spread{max-width:64ch}
.center{text-align:center}
.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.center .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.6;flex:none}
.center .lede{margin-inline:auto}

/* drop-cap for the opening dossier paragraph */
.dossier > p:first-of-type::first-letter{
  font-family:var(--display);float:left;font-size:4.6em;line-height:.72;
  padding:.06em .12em 0 0;color:var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--type);font-size:.84rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid transparent;
  padding:.95em 1.7em;transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;line-height:1;
}
.btn > *{position:relative;z-index:1}
.btn--gold{background:var(--gold);color:#1a1206;border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(232,105,28,.18), 0 0 0 rgba(232,105,28,0)}
.btn--gold:hover{background:var(--gold-bright);border-color:var(--gold-bright);transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(232,105,28,.4), 0 0 22px rgba(255,138,61,.35)}
/* periodic light sheen sweep to draw the eye (marketing) */
.btn--gold::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-60%;width:45%;height:100%;z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent);
  transform:skewX(-18deg);animation:sheen 5.5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes sheen{0%,72%{left:-60%}86%{left:130%}100%{left:130%}}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--bone);border-color:var(--moss-soft)}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.btn .arrow{transition:transform .25s ease}
.btn:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}
.btn-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}

/* ---------- top nav ---------- */
.nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:70;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:16px var(--gutter);
  transition:background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, padding .3s ease;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-stuck{background:rgba(8,13,11,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border-bottom-color:var(--ink-rule);padding-block:11px}
.nav__brand{display:flex;align-items:center;text-decoration:none}
.nav__brand img{height:30px;width:auto;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.6))}
.nav__links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px}
.nav__links a{
  font-family:var(--type);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s ease;position:relative;
}
.nav__links a:hover,.nav__links a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--gold)}
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"]::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-7px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.7;
}
.nav__links a.nav__cta{padding:.7em 1.2em;color:#1a1206}
.nav__links a.nav__cta:hover{color:#1a1206}
.nav__toggle{display:none;background:none;border:1px solid var(--moss-soft);color:var(--bone);
  width:42px;height:38px;cursor:pointer;font-size:1.1rem}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;min-height:100svh;display:flex;align-items:center;
  padding-top:96px;padding-bottom:clamp(96px,15vh,150px);overflow:hidden;
}
.hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:-3%;z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,13,11,.5), rgba(8,13,11,.74) 55%, var(--ink) 100%),
            url("../img/mountains.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  filter:saturate(1.12) contrast(1.16) brightness(1.04);transform:scale(1.04);
  animation:heroDrift 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;will-change:transform}
@keyframes heroDrift{
  from{transform:scale(1.06) translate(0,0)}
  to{transform:scale(1.16) translate(-2.2%,-1.8%)}
}
/* firelight: warm ember glow behind the title + a faint cool teal for depth */
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(52% 48% at 31% 40%, rgba(232,105,28,.22), rgba(232,105,28,.06) 45%, transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(46% 50% at 86% 82%, rgba(45,108,87,.16), transparent 66%);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;animation:firelight 4.8s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes firelight{
  0%,100%{opacity:.85}
  35%{opacity:1}
  55%{opacity:.7}
  72%{opacity:.95}
}
.hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:780px}
.hero__kicker{font-family:var(--type);letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:1.8rem}
.hero__wordmark{width:min(560px,86%);height:auto;margin-bottom:1.4rem;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.7))}
.hero__sub{font-family:var(--display);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,2rem);
  color:var(--bone);max-width:30ch;margin:0 0 .4rem}
.hero__warn{font-family:var(--type);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--bone-dim);
  border-left:2px solid var(--rust);padding-left:1rem;margin:1.6rem 0 2.2rem;max-width:46ch}
.hero__scroll{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:22px;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;
  font-family:var(--type);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--bone-dim);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;pointer-events:none;
  animation:flicker 6.5s linear infinite}
.hero__scroll span{display:block;width:1px;height:34px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),transparent);
  animation:pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:.3}50%{opacity:1}}
@keyframes flicker{
  0%,17%,19%,21%,55%,57%,100%{opacity:.92}
  18%{opacity:.4}
  20%{opacity:.66}
  56%{opacity:.34}
  72%,74%{opacity:.92}
  73%{opacity:.5}
}
/* short viewports: keep the Descend cue visible by compacting the hero */
@media (max-height:820px){
  .hero{padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:78px}
  .hero__kicker{margin-bottom:1rem}
  .hero__wordmark{width:min(470px,78%);margin-bottom:.85rem}
  .hero__sub{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.6vw,1.55rem);margin-bottom:.2rem}
  .hero__warn{margin:1.1rem 0 1.5rem}
  .hero__scroll{bottom:13px;gap:5px}
  .hero__scroll span{height:22px}
}
@media (max-height:640px){
  .hero__kicker{margin-bottom:.7rem}
  .hero__wordmark{width:min(420px,72%);margin-bottom:.6rem}
  .hero__warn{display:none}
  .hero__scroll span{height:16px}
}

/* reveal-on-load / on-scroll */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .9s ease, transform .9s ease}
.reveal.is-in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal.d1{transition-delay:.12s}.reveal.d2{transition-delay:.26s}
.reveal.d3{transition-delay:.4s}.reveal.d4{transition-delay:.54s}

/* ---------- classified stamp ---------- */
.stamp{
  display:inline-block;font-family:var(--type);color:var(--rust);
  border:2px solid var(--rust);border-radius:2px;padding:.4em .8em;
  letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;
  transform:rotate(-5deg);opacity:.82;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(153,51,37,.08) inset;
}

/* ---------- two-column feature ---------- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(32px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}
.split--book{grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr}
.split img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
.framed{border:1px solid var(--moss);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55);filter:saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
  transition:transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease}
.framed:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--ember);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 40px rgba(232,105,28,.22)}
.cover-shot{width:min(360px,80%);margin-inline:auto;display:block;transition:transform .4s ease, filter .4s ease;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.6)) drop-shadow(0 0 46px rgba(232,105,28,.28)) drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(45,108,87,.22))}
.cover-shot:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.015);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 36px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.65)) drop-shadow(0 0 64px rgba(255,138,61,.4)) drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(45,108,87,.28))}

/* ---------- pillars (the series) ---------- */
.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);margin-top:8px}
.pillar{position:relative;padding-top:26px}
.pillar::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:60px;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);transition:width .35s ease}
.pillar:hover::before{width:100%}
.pillar__icon{width:38px;height:38px;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px;display:block}
.pillar__icon svg{width:100%;height:100%;display:block}
.pillar h3{font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--bone);margin-bottom:.6rem}
.pillar p{font-size:1rem;color:var(--bone-dim);margin:0;line-height:1.6}

/* ---------- evidence board (signature) ---------- */
.board{background:
   repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,0,0,.18) 0 2px,transparent 2px 7px),
   radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, #1a2723, var(--ink) 75%);
  border:1px solid var(--moss);padding:clamp(30px,5vw,58px) clamp(24px,5vw,64px) clamp(40px,6vw,68px);position:relative}
.board__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(22px,3.2vw,44px);align-items:start;
  max-width:980px;margin-inline:auto}
.exhibit{position:relative;background:var(--paper);color:#241d10;padding:12px 12px 0;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.exhibit img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
.exhibit__tag{font-family:var(--type);font-size:.74rem;color:#3a2f17;letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:10px 4px 12px;line-height:1.35}
.exhibit__tag b{display:block;color:#7a1d12;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.66rem;margin-bottom:3px}
.exhibit::before{ /* tape */
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-12px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(-3deg);
  width:78px;height:24px;background:rgba(216,205,176,.5);
  box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.3);border-left:1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,.12);border-right:1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,.12)}
.exhibit.e1{transform:rotate(-1.5deg)}
.exhibit.e2{transform:rotate(1deg);margin-top:24px}
.exhibit.e3{transform:rotate(-.7deg);margin-top:8px}

/* ---------- trailer ---------- */
.trailer{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--moss);aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;
  background:#000;cursor:pointer}
.trailer img,.trailer iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;object-fit:cover}
.trailer__poster{filter:brightness(.6) saturate(.8)}
.trailer__play{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;gap:14px;color:var(--bone);z-index:2}
.trailer__play .disc{width:74px;height:74px;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(8,13,11,.5);transition:.25s ease}
.trailer__play .disc::after{content:"";border-left:18px solid var(--gold);
  border-top:11px solid transparent;border-bottom:11px solid transparent;margin-left:5px}
.trailer:hover .disc{background:var(--gold)}
.trailer:hover .disc::after{border-left-color:#1a1206}
.trailer__play span{font-family:var(--type);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* ---------- testimonies ---------- */
.voices{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.voice{background:var(--paper);color:#2a2212;padding:26px 24px 22px;position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.45);font-family:var(--body)}
.voice:nth-child(2){transform:rotate(-.8deg)}
.voice:nth-child(3){transform:rotate(.7deg)}
.voice p{font-style:italic;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}
.voice cite{font-family:var(--type);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#7a1d12;font-style:normal}
.voice::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:-6px;left:14px;font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:3.4rem;color:var(--paper-shadow)}

/* ---------- field-manual warnings (real annotations) ---------- */
.manual{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:0;border:1px solid var(--moss);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink-2),var(--pine))}
.annot{padding:clamp(22px,3vw,34px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-rule);position:relative}
.annot:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid var(--ink-rule)}
.annot:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}
.annot__mark{font-family:var(--type);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--rust);margin-bottom:.7rem;display:block}
.annot p{font-family:var(--display);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.55rem);
  line-height:1.4;color:var(--bone);margin:0}

/* ---------- cosmic-horror script quote graphic ---------- */
.cosmic-quote{display:block;width:min(520px,82%);height:auto;margin:0 auto;opacity:.92;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5))}

/* ---------- final CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{position:relative;text-align:center;border-top:1px solid var(--moss);border-bottom:1px solid var(--moss);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--pine),var(--ink-2));overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 120% at 50% 120%, rgba(232,105,28,.22), transparent 60%);
  animation:firelight 5s ease-in-out infinite}
.cta-band > *{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta-band .stamp{margin-bottom:1.4rem}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.foot{border-top:1px solid var(--ink-rule);padding-block:46px;position:relative;z-index:2}
.foot__row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.foot img{height:26px;opacity:.85}
.foot__links{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.foot__links a{font-family:var(--type);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--bone-dim);text-decoration:none}
.foot__links a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.foot small{display:block;margin-top:18px;color:#6f6a5c;font-family:var(--type);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.08em}

/* ---------- contact form ---------- */
.form{display:grid;gap:18px;max-width:560px}
.form .row2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}
.field label{display:block;font-family:var(--type);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:8px}
.field input,.field textarea{
  width:100%;background:var(--ink-2);border:1px solid var(--moss);color:var(--bone);
  font-family:var(--body);font-size:1rem;padding:13px 14px;transition:border-color .2s ease}
.field textarea{min-height:150px;resize:vertical}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold)}
.form__note{font-family:var(--type);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--bone-dim)}

/* page header (interior pages) */
.pagehead{padding-top:150px;padding-bottom:10px}

/* accessible focus */
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px}

/* divider */
.rule{height:1px;background:var(--ink-rule);border:0;margin:0}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .split,.split--book{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .voices{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .board__grid{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
  .exhibit{transform:none !important;margin-top:0 !important;max-width:440px;width:100%}
  .manual{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .annot:nth-child(odd){border-right:0}
  .annot{border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-rule)}
  .annot:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .nav__links{
    position:fixed;inset:64px 0 auto 0;flex-direction:column;gap:0;
    background:rgba(8,13,11,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-rule);padding:8px 0;
    transform:translateY(-130%);transition:transform .32s ease;
  }
  .nav__links.is-open{transform:translateY(0)}
  .nav__links a{padding:15px var(--gutter);width:100%;font-size:.9rem}
  .nav__links a[aria-current="page"]::after{display:none}
  .nav__links .nav__cta{margin:12px var(--gutter) 10px;text-align:center}
  .nav__toggle{display:block}
  .form .row2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  body{font-size:17px}
  .hero__warn{font-size:.78rem}
}