/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   THE PEARCE PERSPECTIVE
   Palette pulled straight from the logo:
   charcoal ground, antique gold, warm cream.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root{
  --ink:      #0b0b0d;
  --ink-2:    #101013;
  --panel:    #16161b;
  --panel-2:  #1c1c22;
  --line:     #2a2a31;

  --gold:     #c9a24a;
  --gold-lt:  #e3c580;
  --gold-dk:  #7d6529;

  --cream:    #f0e9db;
  --muted:    #9d968a;

  --serif: "Cinzel", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:  "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  --wrap: 1180px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }

html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth; scroll-padding-top:90px;
  /* several decorative glows are sized in % and bleed past their parent; clip
     stops any of them adding a sliver of sideways scroll on narrow screens.
     clip rather than hidden, so no scroll container is created. */
  overflow-x:clip;
}

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--cream);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-weight:300;
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }

.wrap{ width:min(var(--wrap), calc(100% - 3rem)); margin-inline:auto; }
.center{ text-align:center; }
.center-flex{ justify-content:center; }

.grad{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-lt),var(--gold) 45%,var(--gold-dk));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
}

/* ── opening titles ──────────────────────────── */

.intro{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:10000;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 62% 62% at 50% 50%, rgba(201,162,74,.10), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 100% at 50% 50%, #15151b, var(--ink) 72%);
  /* failsafe: if the script never runs, don't trap the page behind the overlay */
  animation:introFailsafe 0s linear 6s forwards;
}
@keyframes introFailsafe{ to{ opacity:0; visibility:hidden; } }

.intro.is-hidden{ display:none; }

/* equalizer band across the middle of the opening screen */
/* no opacity fade here - the bars are drawn in toward the logo instead,
   driven from js (startIntroBars -> collapseTo) */
.intro__bars{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
}

.intro__inner{
  position:relative; z-index:1; width:min(56vmin, 440px); aspect-ratio:1;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  transform-origin:50% 50%; will-change:transform;
  opacity:0; transform:scale(.88);
}
.intro__inner.is-in{
  opacity:1; transform:scale(1);
  transition:opacity .75s var(--ease), transform .75s var(--ease);
}

.intro__logo{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain;
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 60px 10px rgba(201,162,74,.35);
}

/* radial audio bars */
.intro__wave{
  position:absolute; inset:-34%; width:168%; height:168%;
  pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .55s ease;
}
.intro.is-flying .intro__wave{ opacity:0; }

/* sonar pulses */
.intro__pulse{
  position:absolute; inset:4%; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,74,.45);
  animation:introPulse 3.4s ease-out infinite;
}
.intro__pulse--b{ animation-delay:1.7s; }
@keyframes introPulse{
  0%   { transform:scale(.88); opacity:.6; }
  100% { transform:scale(1.52); opacity:0; }
}
.intro.is-flying .intro__pulse{ opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s ease; }

/* concentric rings - counter-rotating pairs at matched speeds */
.intro__rings{ position:absolute; inset:-16%; width:132%; height:132%; }
.iring{
  fill:none; stroke:url(#introRingGrad); stroke-width:1.3;
  stroke-linecap:round; transform-origin:50% 50%;
}
.iring--1{ stroke-dasharray:1 2;   animation:spin 62s linear infinite;         opacity:.8; }
.iring--2{ stroke-dasharray:5 3;   animation:spin 62s linear infinite reverse; opacity:.5; }
.iring--3{ stroke-dasharray:.7 1.3; animation:spin 96s linear infinite;        opacity:.35; }

/* Truth / Freedom / Justice. Positioned entirely from js so the collapse can
   drive it; only the fade is left to css. */
.intro__words{
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0; z-index:1;
  display:flex; align-items:center; white-space:nowrap;
  gap:clamp(.7rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  transform-origin:50% 50%;
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(.72rem, 2.7vw, 1.76rem);
  letter-spacing:.42em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-lt);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .85s var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.intro__words.is-in{ opacity:1; }
.intro__words span{ text-indent:.42em; }     /* offset the trailing tracking */
.intro__words i{
  width:5px; height:5px; flex:none; rotate:45deg;
  background:var(--gold-dk);
}

body.intro-lock{ overflow:hidden; }

/* ── decorative layers ───────────────────────── */

.grain{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9999; pointer-events:none; opacity:.05;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.cursor-glow{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:520px; height:520px; z-index:0;
  margin:-260px 0 0 -260px; pointer-events:none; opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .5s ease;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,74,.10), transparent 65%);
}

/* ── nav ─────────────────────────────────────── */

.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:1.5rem;
  padding:1.1rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  transition:background .35s var(--ease), padding .35s var(--ease),
             border-color .35s var(--ease), backdrop-filter .35s var(--ease);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-stuck{
  background:rgba(11,11,13,.82);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color:var(--line);
  padding-block:.7rem;
}

.nav__brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.8rem; }
.nav__logo{ width:44px; height:44px; object-fit:contain; border-radius:50%; }
.nav__name{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1rem; letter-spacing:.11em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cream); white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav__name em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--gold); }

.nav__links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2rem; }
.nav__links > a:not(.btn){
  font-size:.79rem; letter-spacing:.15em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:500; color:var(--muted); position:relative; padding-block:.35rem;
  transition:color .25s;
}
.nav__links > a:not(.btn)::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:1px; width:0;
  background:var(--gold); transition:width .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links > a:not(.btn):hover{ color:var(--cream); }
.nav__links > a:not(.btn):hover::after{ width:100%; }

.nav__toggle{
  display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none;
  border:0; cursor:pointer; padding:.5rem;
}
.nav__toggle span{
  width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--gold);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s;
}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── buttons ─────────────────────────────────── */

.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:.6rem;
  padding:.85rem 1.7rem; border-radius:2px;
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid transparent; cursor:pointer; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:color .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s;
}
.btn .ico{ width:16px; height:16px; fill:currentColor; flex:none; }

.btn--gold{
  color:var(--ink);
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-lt),var(--gold) 55%,var(--gold-dk));
  box-shadow:0 6px 24px -10px rgba(201,162,74,.7);
}
.btn--gold:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 34px -12px rgba(201,162,74,.85); }

.btn--ghost{ color:var(--cream); border-color:var(--line); background:rgba(255,255,255,.02); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-lt); transform:translateY(-2px); }

.btn--sm{ padding:.6rem 1.1rem; font-size:.7rem; }
.btn--lg{ padding:1.05rem 2.3rem; font-size:.82rem; }

/* ── hero ────────────────────────────────────── */

.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:100svh; display:grid; place-items:center;
  padding:9rem 1.5rem 5rem; text-align:center; isolation:isolate; overflow:hidden;
}
.hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 30%, rgba(201,162,74,.13), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 50% 105%, rgba(201,162,74,.07), transparent 70%),
    var(--ink);
}
.hero::after{  /* vignette */
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 45%, rgba(0,0,0,.75) 100%);
}

.hero__wave{
  position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:100%; height:38vh;
  z-index:-1; opacity:.5; pointer-events:none;
}

.hero__inner{ position:relative; max-width:900px; }

/* animated emblem */
.emblem{
  position:relative; width:clamp(180px, 26vw, 250px); aspect-ratio:1;
  margin:0 auto 2.2rem; display:grid; place-items:center;
}
.emblem__rings{ position:absolute; inset:-16%; width:132%; height:132%; }
.emblem__rings .ring{
  fill:none; stroke-width:1.1; transform-origin:50% 50%;
  stroke-linecap:round;
}
.ring--1{ stroke-dasharray:180 60; animation:spin 26s linear infinite; opacity:.85; }
.ring--2{ stroke-dasharray:60 300; animation:spin 18s linear infinite reverse; opacity:.6; }
.ring--3{ stroke-dasharray:14 34;  animation:spin 40s linear infinite; opacity:.35; }
@keyframes spin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }

.emblem__logo{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain;
  /* the mark is a jpeg (no alpha), so the circle and its glow come from css -
     box-shadow follows border-radius, drop-shadow would square it off */
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 40px 6px rgba(201,162,74,.28);
  animation:breathe 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes breathe{ 50%{ transform:scale(1.03); } }

.hero__eyebrow{
  margin:0 0 1.1rem; font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.42em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); font-weight:500;
}

.hero__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 8vw, 5.6rem); line-height:1.02; letter-spacing:.02em;
  margin:0 0 1.4rem; text-transform:uppercase;
}

.hero__tagline{
  max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 2.6rem; color:var(--muted);
  font-size:clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
}
.hero__tagline strong{ color:var(--cream); font-weight:500; }

.hero__cta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem; justify-content:center; }

/* ── ticker ──────────────────────────────────── */

.ticker{
  overflow:hidden; border-block:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--ink-2); padding:.95rem 0;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent);
}
.ticker__track{ display:flex; width:max-content; animation:slide 46s linear infinite; }
.ticker:hover .ticker__track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.ticker__item{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1.6rem; padding-inline:1.6rem;
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:.86rem; letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); white-space:nowrap;
}
.ticker__item::after{ content:"◆"; color:var(--gold); font-size:.5rem; }
@keyframes slide{ to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }

/* ── sections ────────────────────────────────── */

.section{ padding:clamp(5rem, 11vw, 9rem) 0; position:relative; }
.section--alt{ background:var(--ink-2); border-block:1px solid var(--line); }

.kicker{
  margin:0 0 .9rem; font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.38em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); font-weight:500; text-align:center;
}
.about .kicker{ text-align:left; }

.h2{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 4.6vw, 3.1rem); line-height:1.12; letter-spacing:.02em;
  margin:0 0 1.2rem; text-align:center;
}
.h2--left{ text-align:left; }

.lede{
  max-width:620px; margin:0 auto 3.4rem; text-align:center; color:var(--muted);
}

/* ── featured episode ────────────────────────── */

.feature{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:0;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--panel),var(--ink-2));
  position:relative;
}
.feature::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(201,162,74,.10), transparent 55%);
}
.feature__art{
  position:relative; min-height:340px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(201,162,74,.20), transparent 62%),
    var(--ink);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.feature__art .bars{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; height:120px; }
.feature__art .bars i{
  display:block; width:4px; border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-lt),var(--gold-dk));
  animation:eq 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes eq{ 0%,100%{ transform:scaleY(.28); } 50%{ transform:scaleY(1); } }

.feature__badge{
  position:absolute; top:1.2rem; left:1.2rem; z-index:2;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  padding:.4rem .85rem; border:1px solid rgba(201,162,74,.4); border-radius:2px;
  background:rgba(11,11,13,.7); backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  font-size:.62rem; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:600; color:var(--gold-lt);
}
.feature__badge i{
  width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:#e0483c;
  animation:pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{ 50%{ opacity:.25; transform:scale(.7); } }

.feature__body{ padding:clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); position:relative; z-index:2; }
.feature__meta{
  font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); margin:0 0 .9rem; font-weight:500;
}
.feature__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(1.35rem, 2.8vw, 2.05rem); line-height:1.18; margin:0 0 1rem;
}
.feature__desc{ color:var(--muted); margin:0 0 1.9rem; }

/* ── articles ────────────────────────────────── */

/* the animated pen */
.pen-art{
  position:relative; max-width:640px; margin:0 auto;
  padding:1.2rem 1rem 0;
}
.pen-art::before{                 /* soft gold pool behind the writing */
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:8% 4%; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 62% 70% at 50% 55%, rgba(201,162,74,.13), transparent 70%);
}
.pen-art svg{ position:relative; z-index:1; width:100%; height:auto; overflow:visible; }

.pen__rule{ stroke:var(--line); stroke-width:1; stroke-dasharray:3 6; }
.pen__text{
  font-family:"Great Vibes", "Segoe Script", cursive;
  font-size:74px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(201,162,74,.35));
}
.pen__glow{ opacity:.9; }

/* card grid shown when ARTICLES has entries */
.articles{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px,1fr));
  gap:1.2rem;
}
.article{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.5rem;
  padding:1.7rem 1.5rem; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px;
  background:var(--panel); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .4s, transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s;
}
.article::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0 auto 0 0; width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-lt),var(--gold-dk));
  transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top; transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.article:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:rgba(201,162,74,.42); background:var(--panel-2); }
.article:hover::before{ transform:scaleY(1); }

.article__date{
  font-size:.63rem; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); font-weight:500;
}
.article__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.02rem; font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.3; margin:0; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.article__desc{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--muted); margin:0; }
.article__go{
  margin-top:auto; padding-top:1rem;
  font-size:.65rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-lt);
}

/* ── topics ──────────────────────────────────── */

.topics{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows:1fr;          /* both rows the same height */
  gap:1.1rem;
}
.topic{
  padding:1.8rem 1.35rem; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px;
  background:var(--panel); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .4s, transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s;
}
.topic::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0 auto 0 0; width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-lt),var(--gold-dk));
  transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top; transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.topic:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:rgba(201,162,74,.4); background:var(--panel-2); }
.topic:hover::before{ transform:scaleY(1); }

.topic__n{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:.74rem; letter-spacing:.2em;
  color:var(--gold-dk); display:block; margin-bottom:.8rem;
}
.topic__t{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:.97rem; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.02em; margin:0 0 .5rem; font-weight:600; line-height:1.25;
}
.topic__d{ font-size:.82rem; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted); margin:0; }

/* ── about ───────────────────────────────────── */

.about{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem); align-items:center; }

.about__media{ position:relative; }
.frame{
  position:relative; border:1px solid rgba(201,162,74,.28); border-radius:4px;
  padding:.6rem; background:var(--panel); z-index:2;
}
.frame img{ width:100%; border-radius:2px; }
.frame::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:.6rem; pointer-events:none;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 70px rgba(11,11,13,.55);
}
.frame__glow{
  position:absolute; inset:-14%; z-index:1; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,74,.20), transparent 65%);
  filter:blur(24px); animation:breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about__body p{ color:var(--muted); }

.creed{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:2.2rem 0 0; display:grid; gap:.9rem; }
.creed li{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem;
  padding:.9rem 1.1rem; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:3px;
  background:var(--panel); font-size:.92rem;
  transition:border-color .35s, transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.creed li:hover{ border-color:rgba(201,162,74,.4); transform:translateX(5px); }
.creed span{
  font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--gold); font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.1em; flex:none;
}

/* ── cta band ────────────────────────────────── */

.cta{
  position:relative; padding:clamp(5rem,10vw,8rem) 0; overflow:hidden; isolation:isolate;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 50% 50%, rgba(201,162,74,.13), transparent 70%), var(--ink);
}
.cta__rings{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; display:grid; place-items:center; opacity:.28; }
.cta__rings svg{ width:min(120vw,900px); }
.cta__rings circle{ fill:none; stroke:var(--gold-dk); stroke-width:1; }
.cta__rings circle:nth-child(1){ animation:spin 50s linear infinite; transform-origin:50% 50%; stroke-dasharray:200 90; }
.cta__rings circle:nth-child(2){ animation:spin 34s linear infinite reverse; transform-origin:50% 50%; stroke-dasharray:60 200; }
.cta__rings circle:nth-child(3){ animation:spin 60s linear infinite; transform-origin:50% 50%; stroke-dasharray:12 30; }

/* ── platform cards ──────────────────────────── */

.platforms{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px,1fr));
  gap:1.2rem; max-width:860px; margin:0 auto;
}

.platform{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  padding:2rem 1.4rem 1.6rem; text-align:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px;
  background:rgba(22,22,27,.72); backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  transition:border-color .4s, transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s;
}
.platform:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:rgba(201,162,74,.45);
  background:rgba(28,28,34,.85);
}

.platform__icon{
  width:46px; height:46px; display:grid; place-items:center; margin-bottom:.4rem;
  border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(201,162,74,.3);
  transition:border-color .4s, background .4s;
}
.platform__icon svg{ width:19px; height:19px; fill:var(--gold); }
.platform:hover .platform__icon{ border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(201,162,74,.1); }

.platform__name{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em;
}
.platform__stat{ font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--muted); }
.platform__go{
  margin-top:.9rem; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-lt);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,162,74,.35); padding-bottom:.15rem;
  transition:border-color .3s;
}
.platform:hover .platform__go{ border-bottom-color:var(--gold); }

.archive-links{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem;
  justify-content:center; margin-top:2.6rem;
}

/* ── footer ──────────────────────────────────── */

.footer{ background:var(--ink-2); border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding:3.2rem 0 1.8rem; }
.footer__inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:2rem; flex-wrap:wrap; padding-bottom:2.2rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.footer__brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem; }
.footer__logo{ width:56px; height:56px; object-fit:contain; border-radius:50%; }
.footer__name{ font-family:var(--serif); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; margin:0; font-size:.95rem; }
.footer__tag{ margin:.2rem 0 0; font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); }

.footer__links{ display:flex; gap:1.8rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer__links a{
  font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted); transition:color .25s;
}
.footer__links a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }

.footer__social{ display:flex; gap:.7rem; }
.footer__social a{
  width:40px; height:40px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--line); transition:border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s;
}
.footer__social svg{ width:16px; height:16px; fill:var(--muted); transition:fill .3s; }
.footer__social a:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-3px); background:rgba(201,162,74,.08); }
.footer__social a:hover svg{ fill:var(--gold); }

.footer__legal{
  text-align:center; margin:1.6rem 0 0; font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em; color:#5d5951;
}

/* ── scroll reveal ───────────────────────────── */

[data-reveal]{
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px);
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);
}
[data-reveal].in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ── responsive ──────────────────────────────── */

@media (max-width:1000px){
  .topics{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }   /* 4 even rows of 2 */
}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .feature{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .feature__art{ min-height:220px; }
  .about{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .about__media{ max-width:420px; margin-inline:auto; }
  /* -14% of the stacked portrait is wider than the page gutter, so pull the
     horizontal bleed in - it still reads as a glow, it just stays on screen */
  .frame__glow{ inset:-10% -6%; }
  .h2--left, .about .kicker{ text-align:center; }
  .about__body{ text-align:center; }
  .creed li{ text-align:left; }
}

@media (max-width:780px){
  .nav__toggle{ display:flex; }
  .nav__links{
    position:fixed; inset:0 0 auto; top:0; padding:6rem 2rem 2.5rem;
    flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:1.5rem;
    background:rgba(11,11,13,.97); backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    transform:translateY(-100%); transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__links.open{ transform:none; }
  .nav__links > a:not(.btn){ font-size:1rem; }
  .topics{ grid-template-columns:1fr; grid-auto-rows:auto; }
  .footer__inner{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  [data-reveal]{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}