/* THE ESSENTIAL TRUTHS OF TRADING — site styles */

/* ---------- DARK MODE (default): Black · Azure ---------- */
:root{
  --ink:#000000; --ink2:#0A0C10; --ink3:#10141A; --line:#20262E;
  --gold:#4E9EFF; --gold-l:#8FC1FF; --gold-dim:rgba(78,158,255,.32);
  --paper:#F3F6FB; --paper2:#E7ECF4;
  --tx:#EDF1F7; --tx-dim:#8B93A1; --tx-ink:#16202E; --tx-ink-dim:#5B6675;
  --up:#29B57C; --dn:#E5484D;
  --hd:rgba(0,0,0,.9); --btn-tx:#020B18;
  --paper-line:#D9E1EC; --card-bg:#0A0C10; --card-bg-p:#ffffff;
  --serif:'Cormorant Garamond','Noto Serif SC','Noto Serif KR','Noto Serif JP','Noto Serif Devanagari', Georgia, serif;
  --sans:'Inter', -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
  --max:1180px;
}

/* ---------- THEME: Pure Black · Azure ---------- */
[data-theme="black-azure"]{
  --ink:#000000; --ink2:#0A0C10; --ink3:#10141A; --line:#20262E;
  --gold:#4E9EFF; --gold-l:#8FC1FF; --gold-dim:rgba(78,158,255,.32);
  --paper:#F3F6FB; --paper2:#E7ECF4; --paper-line:#D9E1EC;
  --tx:#EDF1F7; --tx-dim:#8B93A1; --tx-ink:#16202E; --tx-ink-dim:#5B6675;
  --up:#29B57C; --dn:#E5484D;
  --hd:rgba(0,0,0,.9); --btn-tx:#020B18; --card-bg:#0A0C10;
}

/* ---------- THEME: Pure White · Navy ---------- */
[data-theme="white-navy"]{
  --ink:#FFFFFF; --ink2:#FFFFFF; --ink3:#FFFFFF; --line:#D6D9E0;
  --gold:#1E3A8A; --gold-l:#3B5BC0; --gold-dim:rgba(30,58,138,.22);
  --paper:#FFFFFF; --paper2:#FAFBFC; --paper-line:#D6D9E0;
  --tx:#141821; --tx-dim:#6B7280; --tx-ink:#141821; --tx-ink-dim:#6B7280;
  --up:#157F5B; --dn:#C0392B;
  --hd:rgba(255,255,255,.94); --btn-tx:#FFFFFF; --card-bg:#FFFFFF; --card-bg-p:#FFFFFF;
}
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{background:var(--ink);color:var(--tx);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;transition:background .4s,color .4s}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
h1,h2,h3,.serif{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:.01em}
.wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.42em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px}
.small{font-size:13px;color:var(--tx-dim)}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
header{position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:50;transition:background .4s,border-color .4s;border-bottom:1px solid transparent}
header.solid{background:var(--hd);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-color:var(--line)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:74px}
.brand{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:16px;letter-spacing:.13em;color:var(--tx);white-space:nowrap}
.brand b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
nav.links{display:flex;gap:30px}
nav.links a{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx-dim);padding:6px 0;position:relative;transition:color .25s}
nav.links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:0;height:1px;background:var(--gold);transition:width .3s}
nav.links a:hover,nav.links a.on{color:var(--tx)} nav.links a:hover::after,nav.links a.on::after{width:100%}
.burger{display:none;background:none;border:0;color:var(--tx);font-size:26px;cursor:pointer}
@media(max-width:1020px){
  nav.links{position:fixed;inset:74px 0 auto 0;background:var(--hd);flex-direction:column;gap:0;padding:10px 28px 26px;display:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  nav.links.open{display:flex} nav.links a{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .burger{display:block}
}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;height:640vh}
.hero-sticky{position:sticky;top:0;height:100vh;overflow:hidden}
#heroCanvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}
.hero-copy{position:absolute;left:clamp(28px,6vw,96px);top:17vh;z-index:2;max-width:640px;will-change:transform,opacity}
.hero-copy .eyebrow{margin-bottom:24px;opacity:0;animation:fadein 1s ease .1s forwards}
.hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(40px,5.6vw,82px);color:var(--tx);font-weight:600}
.hero-copy h1 .gold{color:var(--gold)}
.split .w{display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);filter:blur(6px);animation:wordin .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1) forwards;animation-delay:var(--d,0s)}
@keyframes wordin{to{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}}
@keyframes fadein{to{opacity:1}}
.hero-sub{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(17px,2vw,24px);color:var(--tx-dim);margin:24px 0 36px;max-width:540px;opacity:0;animation:fadein 1.2s ease 1.1s forwards}
.cta-row{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;opacity:0;animation:fadein 1.2s ease 1.5s forwards}
.btn{display:inline-block;padding:15px 34px;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;border:1px solid var(--gold);transition:all .3s;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--sans)}
.btn.gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--btn-tx);font-weight:600}
.btn.gold:hover{background:var(--gold-l);border-color:var(--gold-l)}
.btn.ghost{color:var(--gold);background:transparent} .btn.ghost:hover{background:var(--gold-dim)}
.scroll-cue{position:absolute;bottom:34px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;color:var(--tx-dim);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.35em;text-transform:uppercase;animation:cue 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;transition:opacity .5s}
@keyframes cue{0%,100%{opacity:.35;transform:translate(-50%,0)}50%{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,8px)}}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .hero{height:560vh}
  .hero-copy{left:24px;right:24px;top:11vh;max-width:none}
  .hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(34px,9vw,54px)}
}

/* ---------- sections & reveals ---------- */
section.band{padding:110px 0}
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px);transition:opacity .9s ease,transform .9s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal.d1{transition-delay:.12s}.reveal.d2{transition-delay:.24s}.reveal.d3{transition-delay:.36s}

/* dark -> paper transition */
.to-paper{height:180px;background:linear-gradient(var(--ink),var(--paper))}
.on-paper{background:var(--paper);color:var(--tx-ink)}
.on-paper .eyebrow{color:var(--gold)}
.on-paper h2,.on-paper h3{color:var(--tx-ink)}
.on-paper p{color:var(--tx-ink)}
.on-paper .small{color:var(--tx-ink-dim)}

/* chart-texture motif */
.chartbg{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.chartbg::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:
 linear-gradient(var(--gold-dim) 1px,transparent 1px),
 linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-dim) 1px,transparent 1px);
 background-size:64px 64px;opacity:.14;pointer-events:none}

/* ---------- aphorism band ---------- */
.aphorism{padding:130px 0;text-align:center;background:var(--ink2)}
.aphorism p{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,44px);font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-l);max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.35}
.aphorism .src{font-family:var(--sans);font-style:normal;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.35em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx-dim);margin-top:26px}

/* ---------- journey spine + truth stations ---------- */
.journey{position:relative}
.spine{position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;bottom:0;width:1px;background:var(--line)}
.spine-fill{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:100%;height:0;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-l),var(--gold));box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--gold-dim)}
.station{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:70px;padding:58px 0;align-items:center;opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity 1s ease,transform 1s ease}
.station.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.station .dot{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:13px;height:13px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);border:2px solid var(--line);transition:all .5s;z-index:2}
.station.in .dot{border-color:var(--gold);background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 18px var(--gold-dim);animation:dotpulse 1.2s ease .1s 1}
@keyframes dotpulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 var(--gold-dim)}55%{box-shadow:0 0 0 14px rgba(0,0,0,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 18px var(--gold-dim)}}
.station::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;left:calc(50% + 14px);width:54px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1) .15s}
.station.in::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.station:nth-child(even) .t-copy{order:2}.station:nth-child(even) .t-meta{order:1;text-align:right}
.t-meta .roman{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(60px,7vw,104px);color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--gold-dim);line-height:1;opacity:0;transform:scale(1.22) translateY(10px);filter:blur(5px);transition:opacity 1s ease .05s,transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1) .05s,filter 1s ease .05s,color .9s ease .3s}
.station.in .t-meta .roman{color:var(--gold);-webkit-text-stroke:0;opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}
.t-copy h3{font-size:clamp(24px,2.8vw,36px);letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .9s ease .22s,transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1) .22s,letter-spacing 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1) .22s}
.station.in .t-copy h3{opacity:1;transform:none;letter-spacing:.06em}
.t-copy p{color:var(--tx-dim);font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:18px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .9s ease .42s,transform .9s ease .42s}
.station.in .t-copy p{opacity:1;transform:none}
.t-copy a{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);opacity:0;transition:opacity .9s ease .6s}
.station.in .t-copy a{opacity:1}
@media(max-width:900px){.spine{left:18px}.station::after{display:none}.station{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;padding:44px 0 44px 54px}
 .station .dot{left:18px}.station:nth-child(even) .t-meta{text-align:left;order:0}.station:nth-child(even) .t-copy{order:1}}

.journey-fx{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;pointer-events:none}

/* ---------- placeholders ---------- */
.ph{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);background:
 repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,var(--gold-dim) 0 1px,transparent 1px 26px),var(--ink3);
 display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden}
.on-paper .ph{background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,var(--gold-dim) 0 1px,transparent 1px 26px),var(--paper2)}
.ph.video{aspect-ratio:16/9}
.ph.image{aspect-ratio:4/3}
.ph .lab{position:absolute;top:14px;left:16px;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.ph .play{width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--gold);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all .3s}
.ph .play::after{content:"";border-style:solid;border-width:12px 0 12px 20px;border-color:transparent transparent transparent var(--gold);margin-left:5px}
.ph:hover .play{background:var(--gold-dim);transform:scale(1.06)}
.ph .corner{position:absolute;width:18px;height:18px;border-color:var(--gold);border-style:solid}
.ph .c1{top:8px;left:8px;border-width:1.5px 0 0 1.5px}.ph .c2{top:8px;right:8px;border-width:1.5px 1.5px 0 0}
.ph .c3{bottom:8px;left:8px;border-width:0 0 1.5px 1.5px}.ph .c4{bottom:8px;right:8px;border-width:0 1.5px 1.5px 0}

/* ---------- 3D book cover mockup ---------- */
.book3d{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:22px;perspective:1500px}
.bk{position:relative;width:min(310px,68vw);aspect-ratio:0.66;transform-style:preserve-3d;transform:rotateY(-24deg) rotateX(3deg);transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1)}
.book3d:hover .bk{transform:rotateY(-10deg) rotateX(1deg)}
.bk .cover{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1b1a17,#0b0b0a 62%);border:1px solid #33312a;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;text-align:center;padding:40px 26px;box-shadow:inset 0 0 70px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.bk .cover::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:12px;border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);pointer-events:none}
.bk .cover::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:16px;border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);opacity:.5;pointer-events:none}
.bk .cv-top{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.4em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.bk .cv-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#EDE9DE;text-transform:uppercase}
.bk .cv-title em{display:block;font-style:normal;color:var(--gold);font-size:.62em;letter-spacing:.3em;margin:10px 0}
.bk .cv-author{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.38em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9b9689}
.bk .spine{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:36px;transform-origin:left;transform:rotateY(-84deg);background:linear-gradient(90deg,#050505,#171612)}
.bk .pages{position:absolute;right:-9px;top:5px;bottom:7px;width:9px;background:repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom,#e9e3d3 0 2px,#cfc8b4 2px 3px);transform-origin:left;transform:rotateY(38deg)}
.bk .sheen{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.06) 46%,transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.book3d .bshadow{width:70%;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(0,0,0,.4),transparent 70%)}
.on-paper .book3d .bshadow{background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(60,50,20,.3),transparent 70%)}

/* ---------- email capture ---------- */
.capture{background:var(--ink2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.capture .inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;padding:90px 0}
.capture h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,46px)}
.capture p{color:var(--tx-dim);margin-top:14px}
.form{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:8px}
.form input{flex:1;background:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--tx);padding:15px 18px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px}
.form input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold)}
@media(max-width:900px){.capture .inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}.form{flex-direction:column}}

/* ---------- grids/cards ---------- */
.grid2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.grid3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
@media(max-width:900px){.grid2,.grid3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.card{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--card-bg);padding:34px}
.on-paper .card{background:var(--card-bg-p);border-color:var(--paper-line)}
.card h3{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:10px}
.card p{font-size:15px;color:var(--tx-dim)}
.on-paper .card p{color:var(--tx-ink-dim)}

/* ---------- page hero (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero{padding:170px 0 80px;background:var(--ink);text-align:center}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,6vw,72px)}
.page-hero p{max-width:660px;margin:20px auto 0;color:var(--tx-dim);font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:19px}

/* ---------- truths page ---------- */
.truth-block{padding:90px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-line)}
.truth-block .head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:22px;margin-bottom:14px}
.truth-block .head .roman{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:54px;color:var(--gold)}
.truth-block .head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,44px);letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase}
.truth-block .epi{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:19px;color:var(--tx-ink-dim);max-width:780px;margin-bottom:34px}
.truth-block ul{list-style:none;margin:18px 0 0}
.truth-block li{padding:9px 0 9px 26px;position:relative;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--tx-ink)}
.truth-block li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:17px;width:12px;height:1.5px;background:var(--gold)}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
footer{background:var(--ink);border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:70px 0 40px;color:var(--tx-dim)}
.f-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.7fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:44px;margin-bottom:44px}
footer h4{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx);margin-bottom:16px}
footer a{display:block;padding:5px 0;font-size:14px;color:var(--tx-dim)} footer a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.risk{font-size:12px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--tx-dim);opacity:.8;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:26px}
@media(max-width:900px){.f-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal,.station{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .station .t-meta .roman,.station .t-copy h3,.station .t-copy p,.station .t-copy a{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none;transition:none;letter-spacing:.06em}
  .station::after{transform:scaleX(1);transition:none}
  .station.in .dot{animation:none}
  .scroll-cue{animation:none}
  .split .w,.hero-copy .eyebrow,.hero-sub,.cta-row{animation:none;opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
}

/* ---------- intro staging ---------- */
header{transition:opacity .9s ease}
html.intro-lock header{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.intro-title-block{position:absolute;left:clamp(28px,6vw,96px);top:26vh;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity 1.3s ease,transform 1.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1)}
.intro-title-block .ekick{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.5em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx-dim);margin-bottom:18px}
.intro-title-block h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(34px,5vw,64px);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--tx)}
.intro-title-block h2 b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
body.copy-go .intro-title-block{opacity:1;transform:none}
body.home-go .intro-title-block{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-12px);transition:opacity .9s ease,transform .9s ease}
@media(max-width:980px){.intro-title-block{left:24px;right:24px;top:12vh;text-align:center}}
/* the headline waits for the home state */
.hero-copy .eyebrow,.hero-copy .split .w,.hero-sub,.cta-row{animation-play-state:paused}
body.home-go .hero-copy .eyebrow,body.home-go .split .w,body.home-go .hero-sub,body.home-go .cta-row{animation-play-state:running}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero-copy .eyebrow,.hero-copy .split .w,.hero-sub,.cta-row{animation-play-state:running}
  .intro-title-block{transition:none}}

/* ---------- showcase choreography: truths & the Sequence for Order ---------- */
.fx-host{position:relative}
.fx-canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;pointer-events:none}

.truth-block .reveal{transition:opacity .85s ease,transform .85s ease}
.truth-block.in .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
.truth-block.in .head.reveal{transition-delay:0s}
.truth-block .head .roman{opacity:0;transform:scale(1.35) translateY(6px);filter:blur(6px);
  transition:opacity .9s ease .05s,transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1) .05s,filter .9s ease .05s}
.truth-block.in .head .roman{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}
.truth-block .head h2{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);letter-spacing:.22em;
  transition:opacity .9s ease .22s,transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1) .22s,letter-spacing 1.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1) .22s}
.truth-block.in .head h2{opacity:1;transform:none;letter-spacing:.05em}
.truth-block.in .epi.reveal{transition-delay:.42s}
.truth-block.in .grid2 > .reveal{transition-delay:.54s}
.truth-block.in .grid2 > .reveal:last-child{transition-delay:.72s}
.truth-block li{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-12px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
.truth-block li::before{transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s ease}
.truth-block.in li{opacity:1;transform:none}
.truth-block.in li::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.truth-block.in li:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.62s}.truth-block.in li:nth-child(1)::before{transition-delay:.72s}
.truth-block.in li:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.72s}.truth-block.in li:nth-child(2)::before{transition-delay:.82s}
.truth-block.in li:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.82s}.truth-block.in li:nth-child(3)::before{transition-delay:.92s}
.truth-block.in li:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.92s}.truth-block.in li:nth-child(4)::before{transition-delay:1.02s}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .truth-block li::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
}

/* ---------- per-item burst lanes ---------- */
.truth-block{position:relative}
.fx-item{position:absolute;left:-140px;top:-140px;width:calc(100% + 280px);height:calc(100% + 280px);pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
@keyframes gateSheen{0%{left:-60%;opacity:1}100%{left:125%;opacity:0}}
@media(max-width:640px){}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){}

/* ==================== MOBILE LAYER ==================== */
@media(max-width:700px){
  body{font-size:15.5px}
  .wrap{padding:0 20px}
  section.band{padding:64px 0}
  .brand{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.08em}
  .nav{height:62px}
  nav.links{inset:62px 0 auto 0}

  /* hero */
  .hero-copy{top:9vh}
  .hero-copy .eyebrow{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.34em;margin-bottom:16px}
  .hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(30px,8.6vw,40px)}
  .hero-sub{font-size:15px;margin:16px 0 22px;max-width:none}
  .cta-row{gap:10px}
  .cta-row .btn{padding:12px 18px;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.18em}
  .scroll-cue{bottom:18px;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.26em}
  .intro-title-block h2{font-size:clamp(28px,8vw,38px)}

  /* aphorisms & headings */
  .aphorism{padding:72px 0}
  .aphorism p{font-size:clamp(20px,6vw,26px)}
  .page-hero{padding:120px 0 56px}
  .page-hero p{font-size:16px}

  /* journey */
  .station{padding:36px 0 36px 46px;gap:8px}
  .t-meta .roman{font-size:52px}
  .t-copy h3{font-size:21px}
  .t-copy p{font-size:15.5px}

  /* truths showcase */
  .truth-block{padding:56px 0}
  .truth-block .head{gap:14px;align-items:center}
  .truth-block .head .roman{font-size:38px}
  .truth-block .head h2{font-size:clamp(21px,6vw,26px)}
  .truth-block .epi{font-size:16px;margin-bottom:24px}
  .truth-block li{font-size:14px;padding:7px 0 7px 22px}
  .truth-block li::before{top:14px}
  .grid2{gap:30px}

  /* cards, capture, footer */
  .card{padding:24px}
  .capture .inner{padding:60px 0}
  .capture h2{font-size:26px}
  .f-grid{gap:30px}
  footer{padding:50px 0 30px}

  /* book mockup */
  .bk{width:min(230px,62vw)}
  .bk .cv-title{font-size:20px}
}

/* ---------- language picker ---------- */
.langer{position:relative;margin-left:26px}
.langer-btn{background:none;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--tx-dim);font:600 10.5px var(--sans);letter-spacing:.14em;padding:7px 12px;cursor:pointer;transition:color .25s,border-color .25s}
.langer-btn:hover{color:var(--tx);border-color:var(--gold)}
.langer ul{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);right:0;list-style:none;background:var(--hd);border:1px solid var(--line);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);min-width:150px;display:none;z-index:80;padding:6px 0}
.langer.open ul{display:block}
.langer li{padding:9px 16px;font-size:13px;color:var(--tx-dim);cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap}
.langer li:hover{color:var(--tx);background:var(--gold-dim)}
.langer li.on{color:var(--gold)}
@media(max-width:700px){.langer{margin-left:10px}.langer-btn{padding:6px 9px}}

/* ---------- the credo ---------- */
.credo{margin-top:22px;padding-left:18px;border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:17.5px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--tx-ink)}

/* ---------- language picker: top-right, out of the way ---------- */
.nav{justify-content:flex-start}
nav.links{margin-left:auto}
.langer{margin-left:26px;order:10}
.burger{order:11;margin-left:14px}
.langer-btn{border:0;background:none;color:var(--tx-dim);font:600 10px var(--sans);letter-spacing:.2em;padding:6px 4px;opacity:.75}
.langer-btn:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--gold)}
.langer-btn::after{content:" \25BE";font-size:8px}
@media(max-width:1020px){.langer{margin-left:auto}}

/* ---------- header, given air ---------- */
.nav{height:90px}
.brand{font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.17em}
nav.links{gap:44px}
nav.links a{font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.3em;font-weight:500}
nav.links a:hover{color:var(--gold-l)}
nav.links a.on{color:var(--tx)}
header.solid{box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.12)}
.langer{margin-left:38px}
@media(max-width:1180px){nav.links{gap:30px}nav.links a{letter-spacing:.22em}}
@media(max-width:700px){.nav{height:64px}nav.links{inset:64px 0 auto 0}}

/* ---------- the Twelve Truths: framed, metallic, lit ---------- */
.truth-block{border-bottom:none;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding:48px 48px 42px;margin:0 0 46px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--card-bg-p),var(--paper2));
  border:1px solid var(--paper-line);
  box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(20,15,4,.07);
  transition:border-color .35s,box-shadow .35s}
.truth-block::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:9px;border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  opacity:.45;pointer-events:none;z-index:3}
.truth-block::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-10%;bottom:-10%;left:-60%;width:34%;z-index:3;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,252,.4),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-9deg);opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.truth-block.in::after{animation:gateSheen 1.6s ease .6s 1}
.truth-block:hover{border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(20,15,4,.12)}

/* bullets become jewelry: hairline dividers, diamond markers */
.truth-block ul{margin-top:22px}
.truth-block li{padding:12px 0 12px 30px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-line);font-size:15px}
.truth-block li:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.truth-block li::before{left:2px;top:calc(50% - 4px);width:7px;height:7px;
  background:transparent;border:1.2px solid var(--gold);
  transform:rotate(45deg) scale(0);transform-origin:center;
  transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1)}
.truth-block.in li::before{transform:rotate(45deg) scale(1)}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .truth-block{padding:26px 20px 22px;margin:0 0 28px}
  .truth-block li{padding:10px 0 10px 26px;font-size:14px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .truth-block.in::after{animation:none}
  .truth-block li::before{transform:rotate(45deg) scale(1);transition:none}
}

/* ---------- justified prose, book-style ---------- */
p{text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-word;hyphens:auto;-webkit-hyphens:auto}
/* centred set pieces stay centred */
.aphorism p,.page-hero p{text-align:center}
.hero-copy .eyebrow{text-align:left}
.scroll-cue,.word{text-align:center}

/* ---------- brand lockup + nav field ---------- */
.nav{position:relative}
.brand{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;line-height:1;white-space:nowrap}
.brand .b1{font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.21em}
.brand .b2{font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:.58em;color:var(--gold);margin-top:5px;font-family:var(--sans,inherit);font-weight:500}
@media(max-width:700px){.brand .b1{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.16em}.brand .b2{font-size:7px;letter-spacing:.44em;margin-top:4px}}
nav.links a::after{content:none}
canvas.nav-field{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.nav>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
@media(max-width:700px){
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
}

/* ---------- brand: OF TRADING centred beneath, back to text colour ---------- */
.brand{align-items:center}
.brand .b2{color:var(--tx);text-indent:.58em}
@media(max-width:700px){.brand .b2{text-indent:.44em}}

/* ---------- journey stations: line overlap gone, copy given the room ---------- */
.station::after{display:none}
.station{gap:44px}
.t-copy h3{font-size:clamp(26px,3.1vw,40px)}
.t-copy p{font-size:19px;line-height:1.65}
.t-copy a{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.34em;margin-top:20px;transition:opacity .9s ease .6s,color .3s}
.t-copy a:hover{color:var(--gold-l)}
/* the numeral's fill waits for the field to finish building it */
.t-meta .roman{transition:opacity 1s ease .05s,transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1) .05s,filter 1s ease .05s,color 1.2s ease 1.1s}

/* the numeral no longer travels: the field delivers it, in place */
.t-meta .roman{transform:none;filter:blur(6px);
  transition:opacity .9s ease .75s,filter .9s ease .75s,color 1.2s ease 1.15s}
.station.in .t-meta .roman{transform:none}

/* showcase numerals: delivered by the field, in place */
.truth-block .head .roman{transform:none;filter:blur(6px);
  transition:opacity .9s ease .7s,filter .9s ease .7s}
.truth-block.in .head .roman{transform:none}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .truth-block .head .roman{transition:none;filter:none}
}

/* ---------- numerals appear only after the field has finished ---------- */
.truth-block .head .roman{transition:opacity .8s ease 1.35s,filter .8s ease 1.35s}

@media(max-width:700px){
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .truth-block .head .roman{transition:none}
}

/* ================= THE SEQUENCE: metallic plates ================= */
.gates{position:relative;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;counter-reset:none}
.gates .rail{display:none}
.gate{position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 34px;padding:40px 46px 36px 148px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--card-bg-p) 0%,var(--paper2) 55%,var(--card-bg-p) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--paper-line);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05) inset,0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.22) inset,
    0 16px 44px rgba(20,15,4,.10);
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1),box-shadow .45s,border-color .45s}
.gate::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:8px;border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;z-index:3}
.gate::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-12%;bottom:-12%;left:-60%;width:32%;z-index:3;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,252,.38),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-9deg);opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.gate.in::after{animation:gateSheen 1.6s ease 1.45s 1}
.gate:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07) inset,0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25) inset,
    0 26px 60px rgba(20,15,4,.16)}
.gate > *:not(.fx-item){position:relative;z-index:2}
.truth-block > *:not(.fx-item){position:relative;z-index:2}

/* the number: one mark, one size, engraved gold, its own column */
.gate .n{position:absolute;left:0;top:50%;width:140px;margin-top:-27px;text-align:center;z-index:2;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:46px;line-height:54px;font-weight:600;
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,var(--gold-l) 8%,var(--gold) 55%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold) 55%,#000) 115%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14)) drop-shadow(0 -1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.42));
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .8s ease 1.35s}
.gate.in .n{opacity:1}

.gate h3{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:none;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);
  transition:opacity .8s ease .25s,transform .8s ease .25s,letter-spacing 1.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1) .25s}
.gate.in h3{opacity:1;transform:none;letter-spacing:.02em}
.gate p{font-size:15px;color:var(--tx-ink-dim);text-align:justify;hyphens:auto;-webkit-hyphens:auto;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);transition:opacity .8s ease .4s,transform .8s ease .4s}
.gate.in p{opacity:1;transform:none}
.truth-block li,.card p{text-align:justify;hyphens:auto;-webkit-hyphens:auto}

/* the Twelve Truths plates share the metal */
.truth-block{box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05) inset,0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.22) inset,
  0 16px 44px rgba(20,15,4,.10);
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1),box-shadow .45s,border-color .35s}
.truth-block:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07) inset,0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25) inset,
    0 26px 60px rgba(20,15,4,.16)}
.truth-block.in::after{animation:gateSheen 1.6s ease 1.45s 1}
.truth-block .head .roman{
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,var(--gold-l) 8%,var(--gold) 55%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold) 55%,#000) 115%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14)) drop-shadow(0 -1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.42))}
.truth-block.in .head .roman{filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14)) drop-shadow(0 -1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.42))}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .gate{padding:26px 20px 24px 96px;margin:0 0 22px}
  .gate .n{width:90px;font-size:28px;line-height:34px;margin-top:-17px}
  .gate h3{font-size:18px}
  .gate p{font-size:13.5px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .gate,.gate .n,.gate h3,.gate p{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .gate.in::after,.truth-block.in::after{animation:none}
}

/* ---------- white themes: pure white, metal carried by silver ---------- */
[data-theme^="white"] .gate,[data-theme^="white"] .truth-block{
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 #fff inset,0 -1px 0 rgba(15,23,42,.07) inset,0 14px 40px rgba(15,23,42,.08)}
[data-theme^="white"] .gate:hover,[data-theme^="white"] .truth-block:hover{
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 #fff inset,0 -1px 0 rgba(15,23,42,.09) inset,0 24px 56px rgba(15,23,42,.13)}
[data-theme^="white"] .gate::before,[data-theme^="white"] .truth-block::before{
  border-color:#C6CAD4;opacity:.85}
[data-theme^="white"] .gate::after,[data-theme^="white"] .truth-block::after{
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent,rgba(148,156,172,.26),transparent)}
[data-theme^="white"] header.solid{box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(15,23,42,.07)}

/* brand: one typeface voice — accent by colour only, never weight */
.brand b{font-weight:inherit}

/* ---------- dark / light mode toggle ---------- */
.mode-btn{border:0;background:none;color:var(--tx-dim);cursor:pointer;display:flex;
  align-items:center;padding:6px;margin-left:30px;order:9;opacity:.85;
  transition:color .3s,opacity .3s}
.mode-btn:hover{color:var(--gold);opacity:1}
.brand .b1{font-weight:600}
@media(max-width:700px){.mode-btn{margin-left:auto;padding:4px}}

/* home numerals: the type appears only after the field has finished */
.t-meta .roman{transition:opacity .8s ease 1.35s,filter .8s ease 1.35s,color 1.1s ease 1.5s}

/* real cover on the 3D book preview */
.bk .cover .cvfull{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;z-index:2;border-radius:inherit}
.bk .cover:has(.cvfull){padding:0;background:#0a0c10}
.bk .cover:has(.cvfull)::before,.bk .cover:has(.cvfull)::after{display:none}

/* two-up interactive readings on the home page (replaces read-aloud) */
.demo2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px}
.demo-card{margin:0}
.demo-cap{font-size:13px;color:var(--tx-dim);margin-bottom:12px;text-align:left}
.demo-cap .e{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-right:10px}
.demo-frame{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:#07080b;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.demo-frame iframe{width:100%;height:640px;border:0;display:block}
.demo-open{display:inline-block;margin-top:12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx-dim)}
.demo-open:hover{color:var(--gold)}
@media(max-width:820px){.demo2{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}.demo-frame iframe{height:560px}}

/* nav: clear gap between the brand lockup and the links (title was touching "The Book") */
@media(min-width:1000px){
  header .brand{margin-right:80px}
  header nav.links{gap:30px}
  header nav.links a{letter-spacing:.19em}
}