:root {
  --bg: #08080a;
  --bg-elev: #111114;
  --bg-elev-2: #17171c;
  --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  --line-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --ink: #f5f5f3;
  --ink-dim: rgba(245, 245, 243, 0.62);
  --ink-mute: rgba(245, 245, 243, 0.42);
  --accent: #ff3b48;
  --accent-soft: rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.14);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) inset, 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  --shadow-tilt: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) inset, 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  --max: 1180px;
  --pad: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);
  --font-sans: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: "Instrument Serif", "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 80% -10%, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.09), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(900px 500px at -10% 30%, rgba(120, 100, 255, 0.05), transparent 60%),
              var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; }

/* ---------- type ---------- */
.display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
}
.display em { font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-dim); }
.kicker {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.lede {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
  max-width: 36em;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
}
.section-lede {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
  max-width: 42em;
  margin: 16px 0 0;
}
.infinity {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15em;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(0.04em);
}

/* ---------- live dot ---------- */
.live-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.55);
  animation: pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.45); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(255, 59, 72, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 59, 72, 0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .live-dot { animation: none; }
  .marquee-track { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 18px var(--pad);
  background: rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.brand-mark {
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), #c8222d);
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1; padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.brand-word { font-size: 15px; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  transition: transform 0.12s ease, background 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cta-sm { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
.cta-lg { padding: 14px 22px; font-size: 15px; }
.cta-primary {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}
.cta-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.cta-ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--ink);
}
.cta-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ink); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); }

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(56px, 9vw, 120px) var(--pad) clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
}
.hero-copy { min-width: 0; }
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.hero-art {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-art img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 28%;
  filter: contrast(1.02) saturate(1.04);
}
.hero-art-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: auto -20% -30% auto; width: 60%; height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.35), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-art {
    order: -1;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;     /* keep portrait — was 4/3, which clipped the jaw */
    max-width: 460px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-art img { object-position: center 35%; }
}

/* ---------- marquee ---------- */
.marquee-section {
  padding: 20px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015));
  position: relative;
}
.marquee-section::before,
.marquee-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
}
.marquee-section::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg), transparent); }
.marquee-section::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg), transparent); }
.marquee {
  display: flex; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: scroll-x 60s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee[data-row="b"] .marquee-track {
  animation-direction: reverse;
  animation-duration: 75s;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes scroll-x {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.q {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 15px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.q::before {
  content: "“";
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-right: 6px;
  line-height: 0;
  transform: translateY(0.2em);
}
.q::after {
  content: "”";
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-left: 6px;
  line-height: 0;
  transform: translateY(0.2em);
}

/* ---------- stats ---------- */
.stats-section { padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px) var(--pad); }
.stats-section > * { max-width: var(--max); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.stat {
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: auto -30% -50% auto; width: 70%; height: 70%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stat dd {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1; margin: 0 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.stat dt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 0;
}
.stats-foot {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
}
.stats-foot a { color: var(--ink-dim); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.stats-foot a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ---------- section heads ---------- */
section { padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px) var(--pad); }
section > * { max-width: var(--max); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-head { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); }
.section-head--centered { text-align: center; }
.section-head--centered .section-lede { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ---------- characters: 3D tilt grid ---------- */
.char-grid {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  perspective: 1200px;
}
.tilt {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.tilt-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tilt);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
}
.tilt:hover .tilt-inner { border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.tilt-inner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tilt-inner img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(1.05);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}
.tilt::before {
  /* moving specular highlight */
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: radial-gradient(
    600px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
    transparent 35%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}
.tilt:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.char-meta {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 16px 18px 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateZ(40px);
}
.char-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.char-tag {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Portal card */
.char-card--portal .tilt-inner {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.16), rgba(255, 59, 72, 0) 60%) var(--bg-elev);
  border-color: rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.22);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.portal-art {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  background:
    radial-gradient(160px circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.35), transparent 70%),
    repeating-conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 0deg 8deg, transparent 8deg 16deg);
  transform: translateZ(20px);
}
.portal-glyph {
  font-size: clamp(7rem, 13vw, 11rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-shadow: 0 6px 50px rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.45);
  animation: drift 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes drift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
.char-card--portal:hover .portal-glyph { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- watch ---------- */
.watch-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.platform-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
}
.platform-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--line-strong); background: var(--bg-elev-2); }
.platform-card--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.1), rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.02)) var(--bg-elev);
  border-color: rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.3);
}
.platform-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.platform-text { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.platform-name {
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.platform-live {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600;
}
.platform-handle { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 2px; }
.platform-arrow { color: var(--ink-mute); flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* ---------- shop ---------- */
.shop-section { padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px) var(--pad); }
.shop-section > * { max-width: var(--max); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.shop-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 100px);
  align-items: center;
}
.shop-copy p {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
  max-width: 34em;
}
.shop-art {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
.shop-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}
.shop-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.shop-frame--offset { transform: translateY(28px); }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .shop-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .shop-art { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ---------- subscribe ---------- */
.subscribe { padding-top: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px); padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px); }
.subscribe-inner {
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 50px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-elev) 0%, rgba(18, 18, 21, 0.4) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.subscribe-lede {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  max-width: 36em;
  text-align: center;
}
.subscribe-form {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.field {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.field-label {
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.field-optional { color: var(--ink-mute); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; font-size: 11px; }
.field input {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.field input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-soft);
}
.consent {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.consent input[type="checkbox"] {
  appearance: none;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.consent input[type="checkbox"]:checked {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.consent input[type="checkbox"]:checked::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 5px; top: 1px;
  width: 5px; height: 10px;
  border: solid #fff; border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.subscribe-form .cta { align-self: stretch; justify-content: center; margin-top: 6px; }
.subscribe-note {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-mute); margin: 14px 0 0; text-align: center; min-height: 1em;
}
.subscribe-note.is-success { color: #6ee7a3; }
.subscribe-note.is-error { color: #ff7780; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer {
  padding: 40px var(--pad) 60px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-dim);
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.footer-meta {
  width: 100%; color: var(--ink-mute); font-size: 12px; margin: 16px 0 0;
}

/* ---------- compact shop drop banner ---------- */
.drop-banner--compact .drop-banner-title { display: none; }
.drop-banner--compact { padding: 18px clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px); }

/* ---------- active-page nav state ---------- */
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -19px;
  height: 1px; background: var(--accent);
}

/* ---------- platform badges (LIVE / REPLAYS) ---------- */
.platform-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-left: 8px;
}
.platform-badge--live {
  background: rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.45);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ---------- multi-line stat numbers (e.g. "Hundreds of thousands") --- */
.stat dd br + * { display: inline; }
.stat dd {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem);  /* tighter, fits long words */
}

/* ---------- appreciation post ---------- */
.appreciation {
  padding: clamp(60px, 9vw, 130px) var(--pad);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.appreciation--with-art {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.appreciation--with-art .appreciation-inner {
  text-align: left;
}
.appreciation--with-art .appreciation-lede {
  margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0;
}
.appreciation-art {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.appreciation-art img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.05);
}
.appreciation-art-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: auto -20% -30% auto; width: 60%; height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.3), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .appreciation--with-art {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .appreciation--with-art .appreciation-inner { text-align: center; }
  .appreciation--with-art .appreciation-lede { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .appreciation-art { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; }
}
.appreciation::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 320px at 30% 0%, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.07), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 320px at 80% 100%, rgba(255, 200, 60, 0.04), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.appreciation-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.appreciation .display {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.appreciation-lede {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  max-width: 36em;
}
.appreciation-sign {
  margin: 36px 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.appreciation-sig {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

/* ---------- section-head with side action ---------- */
.section-head--row {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-head--row > div { min-width: 0; }
.section-head--row > div .kicker { margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* ---------- page hero (cast.html, shop-drop.html) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 140px) var(--pad) clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px);
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow { margin: 0 auto 28px; }
.page-hero .display {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.5vw, 5rem);
}
.page-hero .lede { margin: 24px auto 0; max-width: 38em; }

/* ---------- preview drop grid (homepage) ---------- */
.drop-shop-grid--preview {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.drop-shop-grid--preview li:nth-child(n) {
  grid-row: auto; grid-column: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .drop-shop-grid--preview { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ---------- invite section ---------- */
.invite-section {
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 90px) var(--pad);
}
.invite-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.invite-inner p {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  margin: 22px auto 28px;
  max-width: 38em;
}

/* ---------- watch stack (TikTok primary + secondary row) ---------- */
.watch-stack {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.watch-primary {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  padding: 26px 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 200px at 80% 0%, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.16), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.08), rgba(255, 59, 72, 0)) var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.watch-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.5); }
.watch-primary-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.watch-primary-text { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.watch-primary-name {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.watch-primary-name .platform-live {
  font-size: 11px;
}
.watch-primary-lede {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.watch-secondary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .watch-secondary { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .watch-primary { padding: 20px; gap: 16px; }
  .watch-primary-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .watch-primary-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
}

/* ---------- The Drop (Fortnite-style item shop) ---------- */
.drop-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px) var(--pad);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1000px 400px at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.07), transparent 60%),
    transparent;
}
.drop-section > * { max-width: var(--max); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.drop-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 22px clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.18), rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.04) 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-elev), var(--bg-elev-2));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.06) inset, 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.drop-banner::before {
  /* faint diagonal hatching for that "limited-time" feel */
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.06) 0 14px,
    transparent 14px 28px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.drop-banner-left, .drop-banner-right {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.drop-banner-right { align-items: flex-end; text-align: right; }
.drop-banner-kicker {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0; font-weight: 700;
}
.drop-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.drop-banner-note {
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.drop-countdown {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex; gap: 10px;
  align-items: stretch;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.drop-countdown-block {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.5);
  border-radius: 10px;
  min-width: 64px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px -10px rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04) inset;
}
.cd-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.cd-label {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.drop-countdown[data-low] .cd-num {
  animation: cd-pulse 1s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cd-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.55); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.75; text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.9); }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .drop-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .drop-banner-left, .drop-banner-right {
    align-items: center; text-align: center;
  }
  .drop-countdown { justify-content: center; }
}

.drop-shop-grid {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(0, auto);
  gap: 14px;
}
.drop-shop-grid li:nth-child(1) { grid-row: span 2; }
.drop-shop-grid li:nth-child(2) { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.drop-shop-grid li:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }
.drop-shop-grid li:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 4; grid-row: 1; }
.drop-shop-grid li:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 2 / span 2; grid-row: 2; }
.drop-shop-grid li:nth-child(6) { grid-column: 4; grid-row: 2; }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .drop-shop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .drop-shop-grid li:nth-child(n) { grid-row: auto; grid-column: auto; }
  .drop-shop-grid li:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .drop-shop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .drop-shop-grid li:nth-child(1) { grid-column: auto; }
}

.drop-tile {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.drop-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.drop-tile-inner {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  color: inherit;
}
.drop-tile-art {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.drop-tile--featured .drop-tile-art { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
.drop-tile-art img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.drop-tile:hover .drop-tile-art img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.drop-tile-art--placeholder {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0 14px, transparent 14px 28px), var(--bg-elev-2);
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}
.drop-rarity {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.drop-tile[data-rarity="featured"] .drop-rarity { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }
.drop-tile[data-rarity="legendary"] .drop-rarity { background: rgba(255, 200, 60, 0.18); color: #ffd470; border-color: rgba(255, 200, 60, 0.45); }
.drop-tile[data-rarity="rare"] .drop-rarity { background: rgba(120, 180, 255, 0.16); color: #b6d4ff; border-color: rgba(120, 180, 255, 0.4); }
.drop-tile[data-rarity="mystery"] .drop-rarity { display: none; }
.drop-tile-info {
  padding: 14px 16px 16px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  min-height: 64px;
}
.drop-tile-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.drop-tile-sub {
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.drop-tile--mystery { opacity: 0.9; }
.drop-tile--mystery:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- marquee caption ---------- */
.marquee-caption {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

/* ---------- credit grid (partners) ---------- */
.credit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  margin: 24px 0 24px;
}
.credit-label {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.credit-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.credit-list li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 18px;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.credit-list li::before {
  content: "·";
  position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.credit-list strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .credit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- char quotes caption ---------- */
.char-quotes-caption {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

/* ---------- LEGACY: keep shop-section-v2 styles for now (harmless) ---------- */
.shop-section-v2 {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px) var(--pad);
}
.shop-section-v2 > * { max-width: var(--max); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.drop-meta {
  display: flex; justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.drop-timer {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 59, 72, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.drop-timer-label {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.drop-timer-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.drop-grid {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.drop-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.drop-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.drop-card a {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  color: inherit;
}
.drop-art {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.drop-card--featured .drop-art {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}
.drop-art img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.drop-card:hover .drop-art img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.drop-art--placeholder {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 0 14px, transparent 14px 28px),
    var(--bg-elev-2);
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}
.drop-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.drop-badge--hot {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.drop-info {
  padding: 14px 16px 16px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.drop-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.drop-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.drop-card--ghost { opacity: 0.85; }
.drop-card--ghost:hover { opacity: 1; }
.shop-cta-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
  margin: 36px 0 0;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .drop-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .drop-card--featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .drop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- world page ---------- */
.world-hero {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 160px) var(--pad) clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
}
.world-hero .display { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 5.6rem); }
.world-hero .lede { margin-top: 32px; max-width: 38em; }

.world-section { padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) var(--pad); }
.world-section > .inner { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.world-section h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.world-section h3 em { color: var(--ink-dim); }
.world-section p {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  max-width: 38em;
}
.world-section .row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.world-section .row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.world-section .row .label {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute); margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .world-section .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
}
.partner-card {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-elev), rgba(17, 17, 20, 0.4));
}
.partner-card h3 { margin-top: 0; }
.partner-card .cta { margin-top: 12px; }
.partner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0 32px;
}
.partner-grid .stat dd { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
.partner-grid .stat { padding: 22px 18px; }
.inline-link {
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.inline-link:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- character lore pages ---------- */
.char-page {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px) var(--pad) clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px);
}
.back-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.back-link:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.char-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 70px);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
}
.char-hero .display { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.5vw, 5rem); }
.char-hero .display em { color: var(--ink-dim); }
.char-hero-portrait {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.char-hero-portrait img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(1.05);
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .char-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .char-hero-portrait { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
}
.char-body {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.char-body .row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.char-body .row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.char-body .label {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute); margin: 0;
}
.char-body p {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .char-body .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
}
.char-watchlist {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.char-watchlist li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 22px;
}
.char-watchlist li::before {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
}
.char-quotes {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
}
.char-quote {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.char-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
}
.char-nav-link {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.char-nav-link:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.char-nav-link--next { text-align: right; }
.char-nav-dir {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.char-nav-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .char-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .char-nav-link--next { text-align: left; }
}