:root{--header:72px;--footer:27px;--gold:#d8a843;--gold-bright:#f0cb72;--gold2:#68491c;--red:#8d222c;--blue:#0a2a5c;--counter-shift:min(430px,33vw)}
*{box-sizing:border-box}html,body{margin:0;height:100%;overflow:hidden;background:#040b18;color:#fff}body{font-family:"VT323",monospace}button,a,select{font:inherit;color:inherit}button{cursor:pointer}a{text-decoration:none}
.topbar{position:fixed;z-index:100;inset:0 0 auto;height:var(--header);display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(250px,315px) 1fr auto;gap:14px;align-items:center;padding:8px 18px;background:rgba(2,7,17,.96);border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold2)}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;border:0;background:none;text-align:left;padding:0;text-decoration:none}.brand>span:last-child{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px}.brand strong{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:10px}.brand small{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:6px;color:#c9a967}.crest{display:grid;place-items:center;width:43px;height:43px;background:#8e1f2a;border:2px solid var(--gold);font-size:22px}
nav{display:flex;justify-content:space-evenly;gap:2px}nav a,nav button{position:relative;border:0;background:none;padding:10px 9px;font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:7px;text-transform:uppercase}nav a.active,nav a:hover,nav button.active,nav button:hover{color:var(--gold)}nav a.active:after,nav button.active:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:8px;right:8px;bottom:2px;height:2px;background:var(--gold)}
#mobile-jump{display:none;background:#071b39;border:2px solid var(--gold);padding:8px;font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:7px}
.header-actions{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}.sound-toggle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:7px;min-height:41px;padding:9px 11px;border:2px solid var(--gold);background:#071b39;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px #1d2d49;color:#d7e6ff;font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:6px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}.sound-toggle:hover{filter:brightness(1.16)}.sound-toggle[aria-pressed="true"]{background:#214d3a;color:#f1ffd8;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px #102d22,0 0 9px rgba(126,215,155,.28)}.sound-icon{font-family:monospace;font-size:17px;line-height:1}.sound-toggle[aria-pressed="true"] .sound-icon{animation:soundBeat .8s steps(2,end) infinite}@keyframes soundBeat{50%{transform:translateY(-1px);text-shadow:0 0 7px #b8ffcd}}
.discord,.fashion-top,.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-evenly;min-height:41px;padding:10px 13px;border:2px solid var(--gold);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px #3a2518;font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:6px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}.discord,.red{background:var(--red)}.fashion-top,.gold{background:#765015;color:#fff4ce}.btn{background:var(--blue)}.discord:hover,.red:hover{background:#a52a35}.fashion-top:hover,.gold:hover{background:#94671d}.btn:hover{filter:brightness(1.12)}
.progress{position:fixed;z-index:101;top:var(--header);left:0;right:0;height:5px;background:#071630}.progress span{display:block;width:0;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#a87324,#f3cc66)}
#world{position:fixed;inset:0 auto 0 0;height:100%;display:flex;will-change:transform}.scene{position:relative;flex:0 0 100vw;height:100vh;padding:calc(var(--header) + 34px) 31px calc(var(--footer) + 142px);overflow:hidden}.scene-art{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;image-rendering:pixelated;z-index:0}.shade{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(1,4,13,.56),rgba(1,4,13,.03) 59%,rgba(1,4,13,.27))}.shade.strong{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(1,4,13,.7),rgba(1,4,13,.16) 60%,rgba(1,4,13,.38))}
.window{position:relative;z-index:3;padding:20px 22px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,42,88,.95),rgba(4,20,50,.95));border:3px solid #e0e0d7;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px #1e273b,0 0 0 4px var(--gold2),9px 11px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25)}.window:before,.window:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:7px;height:7px;background:#eee;border:2px solid #27314a}.window:before{left:-7px;top:-7px}.window:after{right:-7px;bottom:-7px}
.hero{width:min(545px,40vw)}.content{width:min(590px,45vw)}.wide{width:min(690px,53vw)}.chapter,.panel-title{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:7px;color:var(--gold);text-transform:uppercase}.hero h1{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:42px;line-height:1.06;margin:16px 0 12px;text-shadow:4px 4px #14203c}.hero h2,.content h2{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:19px;color:#ff7272;margin:0 0 13px}.hero p,.content>p{font-size:21px;line-height:1.1}.actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-top:17px}.home-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-top:13px}.home-tags span{padding:5px 8px;background:rgba(4,19,48,.82);border:1px solid rgba(216,168,67,.42);color:#f2e7c7;font-size:17px}
.quick-access,.side{position:absolute;right:34px;top:calc(var(--header) + 108px);width:285px}.quick-access{display:grid;gap:8px}.quick-access>a,.quick-access>button{display:flex;flex-direction:column;text-align:left;padding:10px 11px;border:1px solid rgba(216,168,67,.34);background:rgba(4,19,48,.88);cursor:pointer}.quick-access>button{color:#fff}.quick-access>a:hover,.quick-access>button:hover{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(11,42,82,.96)}.quick-access b{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:7px;color:var(--gold);line-height:1.35}.quick-access small{font-size:18px;margin-top:5px}.quick-access .featured-link{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(104,73,28,.45)}
.simple-list ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:13px 0 0;font-size:20px}.simple-list li{margin:8px 0}.simple-list li:before{content:"✦";color:var(--gold);margin-right:8px}
.links,.resources{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:9px;margin-top:15px}.links a,.resources a{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:80px;padding:12px 13px;background:rgba(4,19,48,.86);border:1px solid rgba(216,168,67,.32);cursor:pointer}.links a:hover,.resources a:hover{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(11,42,82,.94)}.links b,.resources b{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:7px;color:var(--gold);line-height:1.35}.links small,.resources small{font-size:18px;line-height:1.04;margin-top:7px}.resources{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}.resources a{padding-left:39px}.resources i{position:absolute;left:12px;top:11px;font-style:normal;color:var(--gold);font-size:18px}.resource-featured{border-color:var(--gold)!important;background:rgba(104,73,28,.42)!important}
.events{border-top:1px solid rgba(216,168,67,.36);margin-top:14px}.events div{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:8px 1px;border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(216,168,67,.3);font-size:20px}.events b{color:var(--gold)}.status{min-height:17px;color:#9fe0ac}.join-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:7px 14px;font-size:20px;margin:14px 0}.join-grid b{color:var(--gold)}
#party{position:fixed;z-index:58;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);bottom:calc(var(--footer) + 7px);width:min(760px,68vw);height:128px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-evenly;gap:0;overflow:visible;pointer-events:none;filter:drop-shadow(0 9px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.62))}
.shadow{position:absolute;z-index:0;left:7%;right:7%;bottom:8px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(0,0,0,.45);filter:blur(5px)}
.party-member{position:relative;z-index:2;flex:0 0 auto;width:22%;max-width:112px;aspect-ratio:108/112;overflow:visible;--walkDelay:0s;--endScale:1;--endYOffset:0px}
.party-member::after{content:'';position:absolute;z-index:3;left:0;right:0;bottom:var(--endYOffset);height:142.857%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center bottom;background-size:100% 100%;image-rendering:pixelated;transform:scale(var(--endScale));transform-origin:50% 100%;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.warrior-member::after{background-image:url('assets/endposes/warrior-end.png')}
.knight-member::after{background-image:url('assets/endposes/knight-end.png')}
.white-member::after{background-image:url('assets/endposes/whitemage-end.png')}
.black-member::after{background-image:url('assets/endposes/blackmage-end.png')}
.riku-member::after{background-image:url('assets/endposes/riku-end.png')}




.riku-member{margin-left:2px;--endScale:1.00}

.warrior-member{transform:translateX(-8px)}
.knight-member{transform:translateX(-4px)}
.white-member{transform:translateX(0px)}
.black-member{transform:translateX(8px)}
.riku-member{transform:translateX(12px)}
.sprite{position:absolute;z-index:2;inset:0;background-size:400% 100%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:0 0;image-rendering:pixelated;transform-origin:50% 100%}
.warrior{background-image:url('assets/sprites/warrior.png')}.knight{display:block;opacity:1;background-image:url('assets/sprites/knight.png')}.white{background-image:url('assets/sprites/whitemage.png')}.black{background-image:url('assets/sprites/blackmage.png')}.riku{background-image:url('assets/sprites/riku.png')}
.warrior-member{--walkDelay:0s}.knight-member{--walkDelay:-.10s}.white-member{--walkDelay:-.20s}.black-member{--walkDelay:-.30s}.riku-member{--walkDelay:-.40s}
.dust-cloud{position:absolute;z-index:1;left:16%;bottom:14px;width:6px;height:4px;background:#8e8371;opacity:0;box-shadow:6px -2px 0 #a79b86,11px 1px 0 #716857;pointer-events:none;transform-origin:100% 100%}
.dust-cloud:before,.dust-cloud:after{content:"";position:absolute;background:#9b907c;opacity:.75}
.dust-cloud:before{width:3px;height:3px;left:3px;top:-4px}.dust-cloud:after{width:2px;height:2px;left:9px;top:-2px}
.walking .sprite{animation:walk .48s steps(1,end) infinite,bob .24s steps(2,end) infinite;animation-delay:var(--walkDelay),var(--walkDelay)}
.walking .dust-cloud{animation:dustTrail .48s steps(2,end) infinite;animation-delay:var(--walkDelay)}
.endpose .sprite,.endpose .dust-cloud{opacity:0;animation:none!important}
.endpose .party-member::after{opacity:1;animation:none!important}
@keyframes walk{0%,24.99%{background-position:0 0}25%,49.99%{background-position:33.333% 0}50%,74.99%{background-position:66.666% 0}75%,100%{background-position:100% 0}}
@keyframes bob{50%{transform:translateY(-2px)}}
@keyframes endCheer{50%{transform:translateY(-2px)}}
@keyframes dustTrail{0%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-2px,0) scale(.78)}28%{opacity:.18}54%{opacity:.42;transform:translate(-8px,-1px) scale(.96)}100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-13px,-3px) scale(1.05)}}
.journey-controls{position:fixed;z-index:104;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:calc(var(--footer) + 9px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:145px 1fr 145px;align-items:end;pointer-events:none}.journey-controls>button,.counter{pointer-events:auto;background:rgba(3,11,25,.91);border:2px solid var(--gold2);min-height:38px;color:#fff}.journey-controls>button{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:6px;padding:8px 10px}.journey-controls>button:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold)}#next-scene{justify-self:end}.counter{justify-self:center;display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:end;padding:8px 10px;transform:translateX(calc(-1 * var(--counter-shift)))}.counter b{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:14px;color:var(--gold)}.counter span{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:6px;text-transform:uppercase}
footer{position:fixed;z-index:95;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:var(--footer);display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(2,7,17,.96);border-top:1px solid var(--gold2);font-size:12px;color:#d5bf89}
@media(max-width:1220px){:root{--counter-shift:min(340px,28vw)}.topbar{grid-template-columns:250px 1fr auto;padding-inline:10px}.brand strong{font-size:9px}.hero,.content{width:min(575px,51vw)}.wide{width:min(670px,60vw)}.quick-access,.side{width:245px;right:20px}.resources{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}#party{left:50%;width:min(760px,72vw)}}
@media(max-width:970px){:root{--header:64px;--footer:24px;--counter-shift:min(220px,20vw)}.topbar{grid-template-columns:1fr auto auto;gap:8px}.brand strong{font-size:8px}.brand small{font-size:5px}.crest{width:37px;height:37px}nav{display:none}#mobile-jump{display:block}.fashion-top{display:none}.discord{font-size:6px}.scene{padding:calc(var(--header) + 25px) 13px calc(var(--footer) + 128px)}.hero,.content,.wide{width:min(625px,94vw)}.quick-access,.side{display:none}#party{left:50%;width:min(720px,96vw);height:118px}.journey-controls{grid-template-columns:100px 1fr 100px}.journey-controls>button span{display:none}}

/* Section splitters that the party walks behind */
#splitter-layer{position:fixed;inset:0 auto 0 0;width:600vw;height:100%;pointer-events:none;z-index:96;will-change:transform}
.section-splitter{position:absolute;top:calc(var(--header) + 5px);bottom:var(--footer);left:calc(var(--split) * 100vw - 28px);width:56px;background:url('assets/ui/splitter-pillar-tile.png') center top/52px 96px repeat-y;image-rendering:pixelated;filter:drop-shadow(-6px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,.34)) drop-shadow(6px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,.34));border-left:2px solid #080607;border-right:2px solid #080607}
.section-splitter::before,.section-splitter::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;background-size:contain;image-rendering:pixelated;z-index:2}
.section-splitter::before{top:-3px;width:76px;height:22px;background-image:url('assets/ui/splitter-pillar-cap.png')}
.section-splitter::after{bottom:-3px;width:82px;height:26px;background-image:url('assets/ui/splitter-pillar-base.png')}
@media(max-width:970px){#splitter-layer{width:600vw}.section-splitter{left:calc(var(--split) * 100vw - 24px);width:48px;background-size:45px 83px}.section-splitter::before{width:66px;height:20px}.section-splitter::after{width:70px;height:23px}.loading-emblem strong{font-size:10px}.black-crystal{width:118px;height:168px}}

@media(max-width:560px){:root{--counter-shift:min(120px,15vw)}.brand small{display:none}.brand strong{font-size:7px}.crest{display:none}#mobile-jump{max-width:100px}.discord{min-width:92px;padding:8px}.hero h1{font-size:31px}.hero h2,.content h2{font-size:16px}.hero p,.content>p{font-size:18px}.window{padding:17px}.links,.resources{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-height:275px;overflow:auto}.btn{font-size:6px}.events div,.join-grid{font-size:18px}#party{height:98px;width:99vw}.journey-controls{left:8px;right:8px;grid-template-columns:54px 1fr 54px}.counter{padding:7px}.counter span{display:none}footer{font-size:9px;text-align:center}.section-splitter{left:calc(var(--split) * 100vw - 19px);width:38px;background-size:36px 66px}.section-splitter::before{width:54px;height:17px}.section-splitter::after{width:58px;height:20px}}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.walking .sprite,.walking .dust-cloud,.endpose .party-member::after{animation:none!important}}

.links a:after,.resources a:after{content:"OPEN ↗";position:absolute;right:10px;bottom:8px;font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:6px;color:#d8a843;opacity:.8}

/* =========================================================
   REBUILT AMBIENCE — static scenery, animated light only
   ========================================================= */
.scene-art{animation:none!important;transform:none!important}
.ambient{position:absolute;z-index:2;inset:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none}

/* Sharp black-crystal loading screen */
.loading-screen{position:fixed;z-index:9999;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%,#111b33 0,#050914 35%,#01030a 72%,#000 100%);transition:opacity .6s steps(8,end),visibility .6s;overflow:hidden}
.loading-screen.loaded{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.loader-stars{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(circle,#7589b0 0 1px,transparent 1px),radial-gradient(circle,#b7c7e7 0 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:83px 83px,137px 137px;background-position:11px 27px,47px 19px;opacity:.28;animation:starPulse 2.8s steps(5,end) infinite alternate}
.loader-emblem{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:15px;text-align:center}
.loader-emblem::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:54px;left:50%;width:250px;height:92px;transform:translateX(-50%);background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(71,105,170,.34),rgba(22,28,48,.08) 54%,transparent 72%);filter:blur(8px)}
.black-crystal{position:relative;width:142px;height:202px;background:url('assets/ui/black-crystal-loading-epic.png') center/contain no-repeat;image-rendering:pixelated;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px #8db4ef) drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(65,104,176,.88)) drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(31,61,119,.46));animation:crystalHover 1.65s steps(7,end) infinite alternate}
.black-crystal::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-15% -32%;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(119,164,235,.34) 0,rgba(55,95,166,.18) 38%,rgba(14,24,46,.06) 58%,transparent 73%);filter:blur(7px);z-index:-1;animation:crystalAura 1.9s steps(6,end) infinite alternate}
.black-crystal::after,.black-crystal .facet,.black-crystal .crystal-cut{display:none!important}
.loader-emblem strong{position:relative;font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:13px;letter-spacing:2px;color:#f0cb72;text-shadow:3px 3px #1a1f31}
.loader-copy{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-size:7px;color:#c7d5ed;animation:loaderBlink .9s steps(2,end) infinite}
.loader-meter{width:228px;height:11px;padding:2px;border:2px solid #6b4e20;background:#030711;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px #10192b}
.loader-meter i{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,#233b67 0 12px,#87a6d8 12px 15px);animation:meterFill 1.3s steps(12,end) forwards}
@keyframes crystalHover{to{transform:translateY(-5px);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px #789dcc) drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(66,101,162,.82))}}
@keyframes crystalAura{to{opacity:.58}}
@keyframes starPulse{to{opacity:.47}}
@keyframes loaderBlink{50%{opacity:.35}}
@keyframes meterFill{to{width:100%}}


@keyframes splitterFlash{0%,78%,100%{opacity:.3}83%{opacity:1}}

/* Castle pages: still picture; clouds, selected windows and torches animate. */
.cloud-layer{position:absolute;height:54px;opacity:.12;filter:blur(1px);background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 16% 65%,#9db0c8 0 19%,transparent 20%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 50%,#9db0c8 0 25%,transparent 26%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 68% 64%,#9db0c8 0 21%,transparent 22%),radial-gradient(ellipse at 86% 55%,#9db0c8 0 16%,transparent 17%);background-size:240px 54px;width:480px;animation:cloudDrift 28s linear infinite}
.cloud-one{top:14%;left:-280px}.cloud-two{top:23%;left:-430px;animation-duration:38s;animation-delay:-14s;opacity:.08}.cloud-three{top:15%;left:-360px;animation-duration:31s}.cloud-four{top:25%;left:-500px;animation-duration:42s;animation-delay:-19s;opacity:.07}
@keyframes cloudDrift{to{transform:translateX(calc(100vw + 650px))}}
.window-glow{position:absolute;width:7px;height:11px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffe68a 0%,#f5b83d 100%);border-radius:1px;box-shadow:0 0 5px rgba(255,173,39,.9),0 0 10px rgba(255,142,24,.35);animation:windowShine 3.7s steps(4,end) infinite alternate}
@keyframes windowShine{0%,22%{filter:brightness(.72);opacity:.55}58%{filter:brightness(1.45);opacity:1}100%{filter:brightness(.9);opacity:.72}}
.ambient-home .w1{left:12.6%;top:29.2%}.ambient-home .w2{left:22.4%;top:29.4%;animation-delay:-1.1s}.ambient-home .w3{left:37.4%;top:39.8%;animation-delay:-2.2s}.ambient-home .w4{left:64.0%;top:40.2%;animation-delay:-.5s}.ambient-home .w5{left:82.6%;top:29.8%;animation-delay:-2.8s}.ambient-home .w6{display:none}
.ambient-join-castle .jw1{left:12.6%;top:29.2%}.ambient-join-castle .jw2{left:22.4%;top:29.4%;animation-delay:-1.1s}.ambient-join-castle .jw3{left:37.4%;top:39.8%;animation-delay:-2.2s}.ambient-join-castle .jw4{left:64.0%;top:40.2%;animation-delay:-.5s}.ambient-join-castle .jw5{left:82.6%;top:29.8%;animation-delay:-2.8s}
.torch-glow{position:absolute;width:8px;height:14px;background:#ffbb38;clip-path:polygon(50% 0,90% 43%,70% 100%,28% 100%,8% 43%);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 7px #ff7920);animation:flameFlicker .42s steps(2,end) infinite alternate}
@keyframes flameFlicker{to{transform:scaleY(1.16) translateY(-1px);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px #ff8b1d) brightness(1.25)}}
.ambient-home .t1,.ambient-join-castle .jt1{left:56.4%;top:66.2%}.ambient-home .t2,.ambient-join-castle .jt2{left:73.4%;top:66.7%;animation-delay:-.2s}

/* Village: clouds, lit windows, lamp and a few drifting leaves. */
.village-cloud-one{top:6%;left:-360px;animation-duration:34s;opacity:.15}.village-cloud-two{top:13%;left:-500px;animation-duration:45s;animation-delay:-18s;opacity:.09}
.ambient-village .vw1{left:31.2%;top:45%;width:11px;height:21px}.ambient-village .vw2{left:46.6%;top:69%;width:14px;height:18px;animation-delay:-1.2s}.ambient-village .vw3{left:76.7%;top:55%;width:13px;height:22px;animation-delay:-2.1s}
.lamp-flare{position:absolute;left:77.55%;top:54.1%;width:10px;height:16px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 62%,#fff0a0 0 22%,#ffc344 23% 58%,rgba(255,193,68,.18) 59% 74%,transparent 75%);clip-path:polygon(50% 0,76% 26%,72% 74%,50% 100%,28% 74%,24% 26%);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px #ff9e2d);animation:lampPulse 1.1s steps(4,end) infinite alternate}
@keyframes lampPulse{to{transform:translateY(-1px) scale(1.05);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px #ffb83f) brightness(1.18)}}
.leaf-mote{position:absolute;width:5px;height:3px;background:#90aa4a;transform:rotate(22deg);animation:leafDrift 7s linear infinite}
.lm1{left:58%;top:42%}.lm2{left:70%;top:31%;animation-delay:-2.1s}.lm3{left:83%;top:68%;animation-delay:-4.3s}
@keyframes leafDrift{0%{opacity:0;transform:translate(0,0) rotate(15deg)}18%{opacity:.7}100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(75px,65px) rotate(280deg)}}

/* Forest: bloom only around the crystal, plus motes and glints. */
.ambient-forest::before,.ambient-forest::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:51.4%;top:45.6%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);pointer-events:none}
.ambient-forest::before{width:208px;height:302px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(153,243,255,.17) 0,rgba(98,214,255,.11) 24%,rgba(49,128,212,.06) 47%,rgba(10,24,53,.02) 63%,transparent 77%);filter:blur(7px);opacity:.68;animation:forestCrystalGlow 3.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.ambient-forest::after{width:118px;height:210px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 44%,rgba(245,255,255,.16) 0,rgba(159,233,255,.12) 28%,rgba(71,165,236,.07) 50%,transparent 72%);filter:blur(3px);opacity:.5;mix-blend-mode:screen;animation:forestCrystalGlowInner 2.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.forest-bloom{position:absolute;left:51.2%;top:45.4%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}
.bloom-one{width:248px;height:314px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(74,207,255,.16),rgba(37,115,174,.05) 50%,transparent 74%);animation:bloomPulse 3.1s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.bloom-two{width:172px;height:262px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(173,240,255,.08),rgba(90,190,255,.04) 44%,transparent 70%);filter:blur(9px);opacity:.62;animation:bloomPulse 2.3s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse}
@keyframes bloomPulse{to{opacity:.48;filter:brightness(1.22)}}
@keyframes forestCrystalGlow{to{opacity:.88;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.035)}}
@keyframes forestCrystalGlowInner{to{opacity:.72;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.04)}}
.forest-mote{position:absolute;width:4px;height:4px;background:#c8ff92;box-shadow:0 0 7px #a9f56e;animation:forestMote 5s ease-in-out infinite}
.fm1{left:37%;top:30%}.fm2{left:43%;top:56%;animation-delay:-1s}.fm3{left:57%;top:28%;animation-delay:-2s}.fm4{left:65%;top:61%;animation-delay:-3s}.fm5{left:72%;top:41%;animation-delay:-4s}.fm6{left:82%;top:67%;animation-delay:-1.7s}.fm7{left:29%;top:69%;animation-delay:-2.8s}.fm8{left:88%;top:29%;animation-delay:-3.6s}
@keyframes forestMote{0%,100%{opacity:.1;transform:translate(0,0)}40%{opacity:1;transform:translate(12px,-18px)}75%{opacity:.35;transform:translate(-8px,-35px)}}
.crystal-glint{position:absolute;width:5px;height:5px;left:50%;top:38%;background:#e5fbff;clip-path:polygon(50% 0,62% 38%,100% 50%,62% 62%,50% 100%,38% 62%,0 50%,38% 38%);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px #8cdfff);animation:glint 2.9s steps(5,end) infinite}
.cg1{margin-left:-56px;margin-top:-62px}.cg2{margin-left:42px;margin-top:17px;animation-delay:-1s}.cg3{margin-left:-11px;margin-top:95px;animation-delay:-2s}
@keyframes glint{0%,76%,100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.5)}82%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.7)}}

/* Library: animate only the existing candle and dust. */
.candle-flame{position:absolute;left:76.5%;top:19.2%;width:34px;height:62px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 72%,#fff2a1 0 12%,#ffb229 13% 38%,#e95b14 39% 62%,transparent 63%);clip-path:polygon(50% 0,73% 29%,91% 61%,68% 100%,33% 100%,10% 60%,27% 31%);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px #f97918);animation:libraryFlame .48s steps(3,end) infinite alternate}
.candle-aura{position:absolute;left:72%;top:11%;width:160px;height:190px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(255,151,34,.21),transparent 67%);animation:auraPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes libraryFlame{to{transform:scaleX(.88) scaleY(1.08) translateY(-2px);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 17px #ff8d18) brightness(1.18)}}
@keyframes auraPulse{to{opacity:.62}}
.dust-mote{position:absolute;width:3px;height:3px;background:#e7d7aa;opacity:.45;animation:dustFloat 8s linear infinite}
.dm1{left:42%;top:72%}.dm2{left:51%;top:58%;animation-delay:-1.3s}.dm3{left:63%;top:76%;animation-delay:-2.7s}.dm4{left:72%;top:51%;animation-delay:-4.1s}.dm5{left:83%;top:69%;animation-delay:-5.4s}.dm6{left:91%;top:42%;animation-delay:-6.7s}.dm7{left:58%;top:39%;animation-delay:-3.5s}
@keyframes dustFloat{0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)}20%{opacity:.55}100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(20px,-115px)}}

/* Cavern: pulse the crystal area, sparkle and move low mist. */
.cavern-bloom{position:absolute;left:22.7%;top:36%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);border-radius:50%}
.cb1{width:220px;height:300px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(64,216,255,.25),rgba(41,80,189,.06) 55%,transparent 75%);animation:caveBloom 2.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.cb2{width:120px;height:210px;border:2px solid rgba(105,229,255,.2);box-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(75,173,255,.2);animation:caveBloom 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse}
@keyframes caveBloom{to{opacity:.52;filter:brightness(1.4)}}
.cave-spark{position:absolute;width:5px;height:5px;background:#c8f7ff;clip-path:polygon(50% 0,62% 38%,100% 50%,62% 62%,50% 100%,38% 62%,0 50%,38% 38%);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px #71dcff);animation:caveSpark 3.3s steps(6,end) infinite}
.cs1{left:18%;top:21%}.cs2{left:28%;top:31%;animation-delay:-.7s}.cs3{left:43%;top:46%;animation-delay:-1.4s}.cs4{left:60%;top:24%;animation-delay:-2.1s}.cs5{left:76%;top:60%;animation-delay:-2.8s}.cs6{left:87%;top:38%;animation-delay:-1.8s}
@keyframes caveSpark{0%,76%,100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.4)}84%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.55)}}
.mist-band{position:absolute;left:-45%;bottom:8%;width:65%;height:56px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(109,142,211,.1),transparent 70%);filter:blur(5px);animation:mistMove 24s linear infinite}
.mist-two{bottom:17%;animation-duration:31s;animation-delay:-12s;opacity:.65}
@keyframes mistMove{to{transform:translateX(230%)}}


@media(max-width:1180px){.sound-label{display:none}.sound-toggle{min-width:42px;padding:8px}}
@media(max-width:560px){.sound-toggle{min-width:38px;min-height:38px;padding:6px}.sound-icon{font-size:15px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.loader-stars,.black-crystal,.loader-copy,.loader-meter i,.cloud-layer,.window-glow,.torch-glow,.lamp-flare,.leaf-mote,.forest-bloom,.forest-mote,.crystal-glint,.candle-flame,.candle-aura,.dust-mote,.cavern-bloom,.cave-spark,.mist-band,.sound-toggle[aria-pressed="true"] .sound-icon{animation:none!important}}

/* V47: castle-window overlay cleanup */
.ambient-home .window-glow,.ambient-join-castle .window-glow{display:none!important}




/* Small flying bird animation: only the outer container travels across the sky; the inner sprite just changes frames. */
.sky-bird{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:-80px;top:17%;width:48px;height:48px;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;opacity:.92;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.35));animation:skyBirdFly var(--bird-duration,22s) linear infinite;animation-delay:var(--bird-delay,0s)}
.sky-bird .bird-frame{width:100%;height:100%;background:url('assets/ambient/bird-flight-fixed.png') no-repeat 0 0/500% 100%;image-rendering:pixelated;animation:birdFrameFixed .66s steps(1,end) infinite}
.home-bird{top:17%;--bird-duration:21s;--bird-delay:-5s}
.join-bird{top:15%;--bird-duration:24s;--bird-delay:-12s}
@keyframes skyBirdFly{0%{transform:translateX(0)}100%{transform:translateX(calc(100vw + 160px))}}
@keyframes birdFrameFixed{0%,19.99%{background-position:0 0}20%,39.99%{background-position:25% 0}40%,59.99%{background-position:50% 0}60%,79.99%{background-position:75% 0}80%,100%{background-position:100% 0}}