:root{
  /* neutral frame - cool deep-ink, tuned for contrast + depth */
  --void:#080A11; --void-2:#05060B; --panel:#0E1119; --panel-2:#141927;
  --edge:rgba(255,255,255,.07); --edge-2:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  --fg:#F5F7FC; --muted:#A4AFC2; --muted-2:#6A7488;
  /* ADAPTIVE SIGNAL TOKENS - overwritten live by the signal engine.
     energy = your hue · accent = warm-gold core signature (always harmonises) */
  --energy:#2FE6C0; --energy-2:#86FFE6; --energy-deep:#0E9F86;
  --accent:#FFB347; --accent-2:#FFD79A;
  --glow-a:hsla(168,80%,58%,.40); --glow-b:hsla(42,90%,60%,.24); --glow-c:hsla(168,70%,42%,.40);
  --tint:hsla(168,55%,50%,.05);
  --grad:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--energy),var(--accent));
  --grad-energy:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--energy-2),var(--energy),var(--energy-deep));
  --r:18px; --r-sm:12px;
  --maxw:1180px; --gutter:clamp(20px,4vw,56px);
  --disp:"Space Grotesk",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --sans:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  --mono:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;background:var(--void);color:var(--fg);font-family:var(--sans);line-height:1.55;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0}
.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--gutter)}
.grad-text{background:var(--grad-energy);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.accent-text{background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--accent-2),var(--accent));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--energy)}
.muted{color:var(--muted)}
/* smooth re-theme */
.btn,.stat,.pillar,.path,.tier,.cell,.signal input,.layer,.flow,.cta,.kick,.sigpanel{transition:border-color .7s ease,box-shadow .7s ease,background-color .7s ease}

#stars{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
.spore{position:fixed;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(120px);opacity:.5;animation:breathe 16s ease-in-out infinite;transition:background 1s ease}
.s1{width:760px;height:760px;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--glow-a),transparent 60%);top:-260px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%)}
.s2{width:520px;height:520px;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--glow-b),transparent 60%);top:200px;right:-160px;animation-delay:-6s}
.s3{width:520px;height:520px;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--glow-c),transparent 60%);bottom:-200px;left:-160px;animation-delay:-10s}
@keyframes breathe{0%,100%{transform:translateX(-50%) scale(1);opacity:.4}50%{transform:translateX(-50%) scale(1.12);opacity:.6}}
.s2,.s3{animation-name:breathe2}@keyframes breathe2{0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.38}50%{transform:scale(1.14);opacity:.56}}
.vignette{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(120vmax 90vmax at 50% 30%,transparent 40%,rgba(3,5,10,.7) 100%)}
main,header,footer{position:relative;z-index:1}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.spore{animation:none}}

header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:20;backdrop-filter:blur(12px);background:rgba(6,8,12,.62);border-bottom:1px solid var(--edge)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:66px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;font-size:19px}
.brand img{height:28px}
.nav nav{display:flex;gap:28px;align-items:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
.nav nav a{color:var(--muted);transition:color .25s}.nav nav a:hover{color:var(--fg)}
@media(max-width:860px){.nav nav a:not(.btn){display:none}}

.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;cursor:pointer;border:0;font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:10px;color:#06080C;background:var(--grad);transition:transform .15s,box-shadow .25s}
.btn{white-space:nowrap}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 0 44px var(--glow-a),0 0 90px var(--glow-b)}
.nav nav a.btn{text-transform:none;letter-spacing:.01em}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--fg);border:1px solid var(--edge-2)}
.btn-ghost:hover{box-shadow:none;border-color:var(--energy);color:var(--energy)}
.btn-sm{padding:9px 18px;font-size:13px;border-radius:8px}

.hero{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;padding:clamp(76px,9vw,128px) 0 clamp(48px,6vw,84px)}
.hero-art{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background-position:center top;background-size:cover;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1s}
.hero-art.on{opacity:.5}
.hero-art::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,8,12,.35) 0%,rgba(6,8,12,.1) 35%,rgba(6,8,12,.75) 78%,var(--void) 100%)}
.hero .kick{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;border:1px solid var(--edge-2);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 16px;margin-bottom:26px}
.hero .kick .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--energy);box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--energy)}
.hero .kick span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,10vw,128px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:.9;text-shadow:0 0 60px var(--glow-a)}
.hero p.sub{font-size:clamp(16px,2vw,20px);color:var(--fg);opacity:.84;max-width:52ch;margin:24px auto 14px}
.tagstrip{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:clamp(11px,1.5vw,13px);letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--energy-2);margin:6px auto 28px}
.tagstrip b{color:var(--fg);font-weight:400}.tagstrip .sep{color:var(--accent);margin:0 8px}
.hero .actions{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:clamp(18px,3vw,30px)}

/* signal panel */
.sigwrap{width:min(560px,92vw);margin:0 auto clamp(20px,4vw,36px)}
.sigpanel{border:1px solid var(--edge-2);border-radius:16px;padding:18px;background:rgba(12,16,22,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.sigpanel .lbl{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:12px;display:block}
.sigrow{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.sigrow input{flex:1;min-width:140px;background:rgba(3,5,10,.7);border:1px solid var(--edge-2);color:var(--fg);border-radius:10px;padding:12px 14px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;outline:none}
.sigrow input:focus{border-color:var(--energy)}
.sigrow .go{cursor:pointer;border:0;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 20px;font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:#06080C;background:var(--grad)}
.sigout{display:none;margin-top:14px;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.sigout.on{display:flex}
.sigout .sw{display:flex;gap:6px}.sigout .sw i{width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:6px;display:block}
.sigout .txt{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);text-align:left}
.sigout .txt b{color:var(--fg);font-weight:600}
.sighint{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--muted-2);margin-top:10px}

.stage{position:relative;width:min(640px,88vw);aspect-ratio:1/1;margin:18px auto 10px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:26px}
.stage .ring{position:absolute;inset:10%;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(46px);opacity:.85;background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,var(--energy),var(--accent),var(--energy-deep),var(--energy-2),var(--energy));animation:spin 22s linear infinite}
.stage .platform{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:6%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:64%;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,var(--glow-a),transparent 70%);filter:blur(7px)}
.stage model-viewer,.stage .entity{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:.55;transform:scale(.93)}50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.06)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.stage .ring{animation:none}}

.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--edge);border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:clamp(20px,4vw,40px)}
.pillar{background:var(--panel);padding:26px 18px;text-align:center}
.pillar:hover{background:var(--panel-2)}
.pillar .ic{width:42px;height:42px;margin:0 auto 12px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--energy)}
.pillar h3{font-size:15px;font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em}
.pillar p{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin:6px 0 0}
@media(max-width:760px){.pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}

section{padding:clamp(60px,9vw,110px) 0}
.shead{max-width:700px;margin:0 auto clamp(38px,5vw,56px);text-align:center}
.shead .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:16px}
.shead h2{font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,56px);letter-spacing:-.03em}
.shead p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:16px;font-size:17px}

.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--edge);border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden}
.stat{background:var(--panel);padding:28px 20px;text-align:center}
.stat .n{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,52px);line-height:1}
.stat .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px}
@media(max-width:720px){.stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}

.paths{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}
.path{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:18px;padding:32px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(17,22,31,.9),rgba(12,16,22,.7));overflow:hidden}
.path:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--energy)}
.path.rpg:hover{border-color:var(--accent)}
.path::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.12;pointer-events:none}
.path.twin::before{background:radial-gradient(60% 50% at 80% 0,var(--energy),transparent 70%)}
.path.rpg::before{background:radial-gradient(60% 50% at 80% 0,var(--accent),transparent 70%)}
.path .tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--energy)}
.path.rpg .tag{color:var(--accent)}
.path h3{font-size:25px;margin:12px 0 10px}.path p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;margin:0 0 18px}
.path ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}
.path li{padding:7px 0 7px 22px;position:relative}.path li::before{content:"▸";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--energy)}
@media(max-width:760px){.paths{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.tiers{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;align-items:end}
.tier{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:16px;padding:24px 20px;background:var(--panel);overflow:hidden}
.tier:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
.tier .lvl{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--muted)}
.tier h3{font-size:21px;margin:8px 0 6px}
.tier p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 16px;min-height:54px}
.tier .bar{height:7px;border-radius:99px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);overflow:hidden}
.tier .bar i{display:block;height:100%;border-radius:99px}
.tier .pwr{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between}
.t1 .bar i{width:25%;background:var(--energy-deep)} .t1 h3{color:var(--energy-deep)}
.t2 .bar i{width:50%;background:var(--energy)} .t2 h3{color:var(--energy)}
.t3 .bar i{width:75%;background:var(--energy-2)} .t3 h3{color:var(--energy-2)}
.t4{box-shadow:0 0 60px var(--glow-b),inset 0 0 0 1px var(--accent)} .t4 .bar i{width:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),#fff)} .t4 h3{color:var(--accent)}
@media(max-width:820px){.tiers{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:460px){.tiers{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.gal{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.cell{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--panel-2)}
.cell:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--energy)}
.cell .num{position:absolute;top:12px;left:14px;z-index:3;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--muted)}
.cell .view{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;display:block;background:radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 42%,var(--glow-a),transparent 70%),radial-gradient(50% 50% at 70% 80%,var(--glow-b),transparent 70%),var(--panel-2)}
.cell model-viewer{width:100%;height:100%}
.cell .summon{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;cursor:pointer;text-align:center;padding:18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.cell .summon:hover{color:var(--energy)}
.cell .summon .core{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--energy),transparent 70%);filter:blur(1px);animation:pulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite}
.cell .meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:14px 16px;border-top:1px solid var(--edge)}
.cell .meta .lab{font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:600;font-size:15px}
.cell .meta .pf{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--energy)}
@media(max-width:820px){.gal{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:460px){.gal{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.gal-note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:18px;text-align:center}

.flow{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;color:var(--energy);border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px;margin:0 auto 30px;max-width:800px;text-align:center;overflow-x:auto;background:rgba(12,16,22,.6)}
.layers{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
.layer{border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:14px;padding:22px;background:var(--panel)}
.layer .lk{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--muted)}
.layer h3{font-size:17px;margin:8px 0 6px}.layer p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
@media(max-width:820px){.layers{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:460px){.layers{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.cta{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--edge-2);border-radius:24px;padding:clamp(40px,6vw,72px);text-align:center;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(80% 120% at 50% 0,var(--glow-a),transparent 60%),var(--panel)}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(32px,5.5vw,64px);letter-spacing:-.03em}
.cta p{color:var(--muted);max-width:48ch;margin:16px auto 30px;font-size:17px}
.signal{display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto}
.signal input{flex:1;min-width:230px;background:rgba(3,5,10,.7);border:1px solid var(--edge-2);color:var(--fg);border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:14px;outline:none}
.signal input:focus{border-color:var(--energy)}
.signal .note{width:100%;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--muted-2);margin-top:6px;letter-spacing:.04em}
.signal .ok{font-family:var(--disp);font-size:17px;color:var(--energy)}

.faq{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto}
.faq details{border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:12px;padding:4px 20px;margin-bottom:12px;background:var(--panel)}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px 0;font-family:var(--disp);font-weight:500;font-size:17px}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";float:right;color:var(--energy);font-size:20px}
.faq details[open] summary::after{content:"–"}
.faq p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14.5px;padding:0 0 16px}

footer{border-top:1px solid var(--edge);padding:44px 0 60px;margin-top:30px}
.foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.foot .division{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--muted)}
.foot .division b{color:var(--fg);font-weight:600}
.foot small{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--muted-2);letter-spacing:.06em}
.foot .lin{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2)}

/* ════════ cinematic FX layer ════════ */
#progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:0;z-index:60;background:var(--grad);box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--glow-a),0 0 4px var(--energy)}
#cursor-glow{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:560px;height:560px;border-radius:50%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--glow-a),transparent 60%);opacity:.45;filter:blur(34px);mix-blend-mode:screen;transition:opacity .5s}
#grain{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:45;pointer-events:none;opacity:.045;mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.tilt{will-change:transform;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.hero h1 .grad-text{background-size:220% 100%;animation:huerun 9s linear infinite}
@keyframes huerun{to{background-position:220% 0}}
.nav nav a.spy{color:var(--fg)}
.nav nav a.spy::after{content:"";display:block;height:1px;background:var(--energy);box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--energy);margin-top:3px}
.tier .bar i{transition:width 1.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.tier:not(.in) .bar i{width:0!important}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  #cursor-glow,#grain{display:none}
  .hero h1 .grad-text{animation:none}
  .tier:not(.in) .bar i{width:auto!important}
}

/* presentation chips + stage scrubber */
.pres-chips{display:flex;gap:6px;justify-content:center;margin-top:12px}
.pres-chips button{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--edge);color:var(--muted);border-radius:999px;padding:5px 13px;transition:.25s}
.pres-chips button.on{border-color:var(--energy);color:var(--energy);box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--glow-a)}
.scrub{display:flex;gap:4px;padding:0 14px 14px}
.scrub button{flex:1;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--edge);color:var(--muted);border-radius:7px;padding:6px 2px;transition:.2s}
.scrub button.on{border-color:var(--energy);color:var(--energy);box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--glow-a)}
.cell .stagelabel{position:absolute;top:12px;right:14px;z-index:3;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent)}

/* ════════ design refinement layer (v6) ════════ */
body{letter-spacing:-.004em}
h1,h2,h3{text-wrap:balance}
section{scroll-margin-top:84px}

/* typographic rhythm */
.shead{max-width:720px}
.shead h2{letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1.04}
.shead p{color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(15px,1.7vw,18px);line-height:1.6;max-width:56ch;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.hero p.sub{color:var(--fg);opacity:.82;line-height:1.62;max-width:50ch}
.eyebrow{color:var(--energy);font-weight:500}
.shead .eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.shead .eyebrow::before,.shead .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:26px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--energy));opacity:.7}
.shead .eyebrow::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--energy),transparent)}

/* unified premium surfaces - subtle signal tint + depth */
.pillar,.stat,.path,.tier,.layer,.cell,.cta,.sigpanel,.faq details{
  background:var(--panel);
  background:color-mix(in oklab, var(--panel) 93%, var(--energy));
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.path,.tier,.cell,.pillar,.layer,.cta,.faq details{border-radius:var(--r)}
.path,.tier,.cell,.pillar{transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),border-color .28s,box-shadow .28s}
.path:hover,.tier:hover,.cell:hover,.pillar:hover{box-shadow:0 22px 60px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.7),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06),0 0 36px -14px var(--glow-a)}

/* buttons */
.btn{border-radius:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.005em;box-shadow:0 8px 26px -10px var(--glow-a)}
.btn-ghost{box-shadow:none}

/* nav */
.nav nav{gap:34px}
.nav .brand img{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--glow-a))}

/* numbers + labels */
.stat .n{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.tier .pwr span:last-child,.cell .num,.lvl,.lk{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}

/* hero entity sits a touch higher; tighten stat band into view */
.stats{box-shadow:0 30px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}

/* faq polish */
.faq summary{transition:color .2s}.faq summary:hover{color:var(--energy)}

/* footer */
footer{background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--void-2))}
.foot .division b{background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* selection + focus */
::selection{background:var(--energy);color:#06080c}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--energy);outline-offset:2px}

/* archetype finder */
.finder{max-width:480px;margin:24px auto 0}
.finder input{width:100%;background:rgba(5,6,11,.72);border:1px solid var(--edge-2);color:var(--fg);border-radius:12px;padding:13px 18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;outline:none;text-align:center;transition:border-color .25s}
.finder input:focus{border-color:var(--energy)}
.prof-out{min-height:24px;margin-top:14px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);transition:opacity .3s}
.prof-out b{color:var(--energy);font-weight:600}
.prof-out .dom{color:var(--accent)}
.cell.match{border-color:var(--energy)!important;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--energy),0 0 44px -6px var(--glow-a)!important}

/* ════ spacing rhythm - consistent, symmetric vertical cadence ════ */
section{padding-block:clamp(76px,9vw,128px)}
.shead{margin:0 auto clamp(48px,5vw,68px);padding-top:clamp(4px,1.5vw,16px)}
.hero .actions{margin-top:clamp(6px,1.5vw,14px)}
.pillars{margin-top:clamp(34px,5vw,56px)}
/* hero entity: soft breathing aura behind the clipped stage */
.stage{box-shadow:0 0 120px -30px var(--glow-a)}
.stage .ring{opacity:.7}
/* 'signal acquiring' light-sweep across the hero on load (CSS-only, one-shot) */
.hero{overflow:hidden}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;height:180px;top:-180px;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--glow-a),transparent);opacity:0;animation:heroScan 2.6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) .35s 1}
@keyframes heroScan{0%{top:-180px;opacity:0}12%{opacity:.55}100%{top:110%;opacity:0}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero::after{animation:none;display:none}}

/* ════ hero digivolution UI + per-stage morph ════ */
.hero-evo{width:min(640px,88vw);margin:16px auto 0}
.evo-track{height:4px;border-radius:99px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);overflow:hidden}
.evo-fill{height:100%;width:25%;border-radius:99px;background:var(--grad);transition:width 1s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--glow-a)}
.evo-stages{display:flex;gap:6px;margin-top:12px}
.evo-stages button{flex:1;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;
  background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--edge);color:var(--muted);border-radius:9px;padding:8px 4px;transition:.3s}
.evo-stages button.on{border-color:var(--energy);color:var(--energy);box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--glow-a)}
/* the entity morphs across stages - works even before per-stage GLBs exist */
.stage model-viewer,.stage .entity{transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),filter .9s ease,opacity .6s ease}
.stage[data-ev="micro"] model-viewer,.stage[data-ev="micro"] .entity{transform:scale(.50) translateY(10%);filter:brightness(.64) saturate(.68) contrast(.9)}
.stage[data-ev="adaptive"] model-viewer,.stage[data-ev="adaptive"] .entity{transform:scale(.70) translateY(5%);filter:brightness(.85) saturate(.94)}
.stage[data-ev="structural"] model-viewer,.stage[data-ev="structural"] .entity{transform:scale(.93);filter:brightness(1.08) saturate(1.12)}
.stage[data-ev="mythic"] model-viewer,.stage[data-ev="mythic"] .entity{transform:scale(1.18);filter:brightness(1.28) saturate(1.22) drop-shadow(0 0 36px var(--accent))}
.stage[data-ev="mythic"] .ring{opacity:1}
.stage[data-ev="micro"] .ring{opacity:.35}

/* ===== 3D Evolution Timeline — point-cloud growth visualiser ===== */
.evz{border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:var(--r);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0b0f14,#05080b);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 30px 80px -40px var(--glow-a)}
.evz-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:14px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--edge)}
.evz-title{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.02em}
.evz-auto{cursor:pointer;border:1px solid var(--edge);background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);color:var(--fg);border-radius:8px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px;padding:6px 13px;transition:.2s}
.evz-auto.on{border-color:var(--energy);color:var(--energy);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--energy)}
.evz-stage{position:relative;width:100%;height:clamp(300px,40vw,460px)}
.evz-stage canvas{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;cursor:grab}
.evz-scrub{padding:16px 18px 4px}
.evz-ticks{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:10.5px;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:9px}
.evz-range{width:100%;-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--energy),var(--accent));outline:none;cursor:pointer}
.evz-range::-webkit-slider-thumb{-webkit-appearance:none;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:3px solid var(--energy);box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--glow-a);cursor:grab}
.evz-range::-moz-range-thumb{width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:3px solid var(--energy);cursor:grab}
.evz-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;padding:12px 18px 18px}
.evz-chips button{cursor:pointer;border:1px solid var(--edge);background:transparent;color:var(--muted);border-radius:999px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:11.5px;padding:6px 12px;transition:.2s}
.evz-chips button:hover{border-color:var(--energy);color:var(--fg)}
.evz-chips button.on{border-color:var(--energy);color:var(--energy);background:var(--tint)}

/* ===== Begin-your-journey numbered steps (shared) ===== */
.journey{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:16px}
.jstep{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--panel);padding:22px 20px 20px;transition:transform .25s,border-color .2s}
.jstep:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--energy)}
.jstep .jn{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;color:#06080C;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--energy),var(--accent));margin-bottom:13px;box-shadow:0 6px 20px -6px var(--glow-a)}
.jstep h3{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 6px}
.jstep p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin:0;line-height:1.55}
.center-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:22px}

/* ===== More Motion family links ===== */
.family-links{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:16px}
.famlink{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--panel);padding:20px 22px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--fg);transition:transform .25s,border-color .2s,box-shadow .25s}
.famlink:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--energy);box-shadow:0 20px 50px -30px var(--glow-a)}
.famlink b{font-family:'Space Grotesk',"Segoe UI",system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:.01em}
.famlink span{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)}

/* ===== progression HUD (points / tier / next) ===== */
.mz-hud{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--panel);padding:14px 16px;overflow:hidden}
.mz-hud.evolve{border-color:var(--energy);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--energy),0 0 40px var(--glow-a)}
.mz-hud-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:10px}
.mz-tier{font-family:'Space Grotesk',"Segoe UI",system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.01em}
.mz-pts{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--energy)}
.mz-bar{height:8px;border-radius:4px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);margin:9px 0 6px;overflow:hidden}
.mz-bar i{display:block;height:100%;border-radius:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--energy),var(--accent));transition:width .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.mz-next{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:11px;color:var(--muted)}
.mz-float{position:absolute;right:16px;top:12px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:var(--energy);animation:mzFloat 1.2s ease-out forwards;pointer-events:none}
@keyframes mzFloat{0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}20%{opacity:1}100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-18px)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.mz-float{animation:none;opacity:0}}

/* ===== secret discovery reveal + codex ===== */
.secret-pop{position:fixed;left:50%;top:42%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.8);z-index:90;
  text-align:center;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s ease,transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
  background:rgba(6,8,12,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid var(--energy);border-radius:18px;
  padding:24px 34px;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--energy),0 30px 80px -30px var(--glow-a)}
.secret-pop.on{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}
.secret-pop .sp-glyph{font-size:34px;color:var(--energy);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 14px var(--glow-a))}
.secret-pop .sp-t{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px}
.secret-pop .sp-n{font-family:'Space Grotesk',"Segoe UI",system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:20px;margin-top:2px}
.secret-pop .sp-p{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--accent);margin-top:4px}
.sec-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:14px}
.sec-card{border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--panel);padding:18px 18px 20px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.sec-card.found{border-color:var(--energy)}
.sec-card .sg{font-size:24px;filter:grayscale(1) opacity(.5)}
.sec-card.found .sg{filter:none;color:var(--energy)}
.sec-card h3{font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:16px;margin:8px 0 4px}
.sec-card .hint{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;margin:0}
.sec-card .tag{position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--muted)}
.sec-card.found .tag{color:var(--energy)}

/* ===== Link & Battle ===== */
.lk-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}@media(max-width:720px){.lk-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.lk-card{border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--panel);padding:20px}
.lk-card h3{font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 12px}
.lk-orb{display:inline-block;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 0 22px var(--glow-a)}
.lk-fighter{text-align:center}
.lk-name{font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:600;margin-top:8px}
.lk-sub{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:11px;color:var(--muted)}
.lk-opp-in{width:100%;background:#0a0d13;border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:10px;color:var(--fg);padding:11px 13px;font:inherit;font-size:14px}
.lk-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:12px}
#lk-msg{min-height:16px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--energy);margin-top:8px}
.lk-arena{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-around;gap:12px;margin:8px 0 18px}
.lk-vsbig{font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:28px;color:var(--energy)}
.lk-bars{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;max-width:440px;margin:0 auto}
.lk-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:92px 1fr 28px 1fr;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px}
.lk-k{color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}
.lk-v{font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);text-align:center}
.lk-v.win{color:var(--energy)}
.lk-vs{color:var(--muted);text-align:center}
.lk-verdict{text-align:center;margin-top:18px;font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:16px}
.lk-result{border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--panel);padding:22px;margin-top:16px}

/* ===== personal hub (Me / journey) ===== */
.jr-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:18px;align-items:start}@media(max-width:760px){.jr-top{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.jr-stage{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--edge);background:radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 42%,var(--glow-a),transparent 70%),#0a0d13}
.jr-stage model-viewer{width:100%;height:100%}
.jr-card{border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--panel);padding:18px}
.jr-card h3{font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 12px}
.jr-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px;margin-top:14px}
.jr-stat{border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px}
.jr-stat .v{font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:22px}
.jr-stat .k{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:10.5px;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}
.jr-unlocks{display:grid;gap:8px}
.jr-ul{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;align-items:center;gap:10px;border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:10px;padding:9px 12px;opacity:.55}
.jr-ul.on{opacity:1;border-color:var(--energy)}
.jr-ul .d{color:var(--muted)} .jr-ul.on .d{color:var(--energy)}
.jr-ul .l{font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px}
.jr-ul .h{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:10.5px;color:var(--muted)}
.jr-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:14px}
#jr-msg{min-height:16px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--energy);margin-top:8px}
/* codex form lock badge */
.fcard{position:relative}
.fcard.locked .fv{filter:grayscale(.8) brightness(.6)}
.fcard .lock{position:absolute;top:10px;right:10px;z-index:2;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(6,8,12,.78);border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:999px;padding:4px 9px;color:var(--muted)}
.fcard.unlocked .lock{color:var(--energy);border-color:var(--energy)}

/* ===== daily quests + achievements ===== */
.q-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:6px}
.q-head span{color:var(--energy)}
.q-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding:9px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--edge);font-size:14px;font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;opacity:.6}
.q-row.on{opacity:1}
.q-row .q-c{color:var(--muted)}.q-row.on .q-c{color:var(--energy)}
.q-row .q-p{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:11px;color:var(--muted)}
.q-all{margin-top:10px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--energy)}
.ach-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:10px}
.ach{border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:12px;padding:12px;opacity:.5;transition:opacity .2s}
.ach.on{opacity:1;border-color:var(--accent)}
.ach-i{font-size:18px;color:var(--muted)} .ach.on .ach-i{color:var(--accent)}
.ach-n{display:block;font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;margin-top:4px}
.ach-d{display:block;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:10px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px}

/* ===== battle history ===== */
.lk-hrow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto auto;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding:9px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--edge);font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12px}
.lk-hres{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em}.lk-hres.w{color:var(--energy)}.lk-hres.l{color:var(--muted)}
.lk-hn{font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;color:var(--fg);overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap}
.lk-hs{color:var(--muted)}
.lk-rematch{cursor:pointer;border:1px solid var(--edge);background:transparent;color:var(--energy);border-radius:8px;font-size:11px;padding:5px 10px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace}
.lk-rematch:hover{border-color:var(--energy)}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .secret-pop{transition:opacity .2s ease}
  .secret-pop.on{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}
}

/* ===== adaptive app shell: returning-member welcome bar ===== */
.mz-welcome{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:16px;padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid var(--energy);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--tint)}
.mzw-dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--energy);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--glow-a);flex:0 0 auto}
.mzw-t{flex:1;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--fg)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.mzw-dot{box-shadow:none}}

/* ===== accessibility: skip link + visible focus ===== */
.skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;z-index:200;background:var(--energy);color:#06080C;
  font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:600;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:0 0 10px 0}
.skip:focus{left:0}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--energy);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px}
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,[tabindex]:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--energy);outline-offset:3px}
input:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible,select:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--energy);outline-offset:1px}
header nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--energy)}

/* ===== forms-as-entity: equip picker (hub) ===== */
.jr-forms{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.jr-form{cursor:pointer;border:1px solid var(--edge);background:transparent;color:var(--muted);border-radius:999px;font-size:12.5px;padding:7px 13px;font-family:inherit}
.jr-form:hover{color:var(--fg);border-color:var(--energy)}
.jr-form.on{color:var(--energy);border-color:var(--energy);background:var(--tint)}
.jr-form.locked{opacity:.6}
.fcard .equip{position:absolute;bottom:54px;right:10px;z-index:2;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid var(--energy);background:rgba(6,8,12,.78);color:var(--energy);border-radius:999px;font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:10px;padding:4px 9px}

/* ===== hybrid battle cinematic (shared by link.html + homepage demo) ===== */
.bt-arena{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:start;margin-top:6px}
.bt-fighter{position:relative;transition:transform .18s ease}
.bt-plate{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;margin-bottom:6px}
.bt-fighter.them .bt-plate{align-items:flex-end;text-align:right}
.bt-nm{font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--fg)}
.bt-tag{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:10px;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}
.bt-role{color:var(--energy);font-weight:700}
.bt-hp{height:9px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid var(--edge);overflow:hidden}
.bt-hp i{display:block;height:100%;width:100%;border-radius:999px;transition:width .55s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1)}
.bt-stage{position:relative;height:220px;margin-top:8px;border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:14px;background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 10%,rgba(255,255,255,.05),transparent 60%);overflow:hidden}
.bt-mv{width:100%;height:100%;background:transparent;--poster-color:transparent}
.bt-fx{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none}
.bt-dmg{position:absolute;left:50%;top:30%;transform:translateX(-50%);font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:26px;color:#ff5a5f;text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.6);animation:btDmg 1s ease-out forwards}
.bt-dmg.crit{font-size:36px;color:var(--accent);text-shadow:0 0 18px var(--accent),0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
@keyframes btDmg{0%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,8px) scale(.8)}20%{opacity:1}100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,-34px) scale(1.15)}}
.bt-mid{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding-top:46px}
.bt-vs{font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:22px;background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--energy),var(--accent));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.bt-round{font-family:ui-monospace,Menlo,monospace;font-size:10px;color:var(--muted);min-height:14px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;text-align:center}
.bt-fighter.lunge-r{transform:translateX(16px) scale(1.04)}
.bt-fighter.lunge-l{transform:translateX(-16px) scale(1.04)}
.bt-fighter.hit .bt-stage{animation:btShake .34s linear;border-color:#ff5a5f}
.bt-fighter.hit.crit .bt-stage{animation:btShake .42s linear;border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 34px -6px var(--accent)}
@keyframes btShake{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}20%{transform:translateX(-6px)}40%{transform:translateX(6px)}60%{transform:translateX(-4px)}80%{transform:translateX(4px)}}
.bt-fighter.ko{opacity:.45;filter:grayscale(.55)}
.bt-fighter.ko .bt-stage{border-color:rgba(255,90,95,.5)}
.bt-fighter.victor .bt-stage{border-color:var(--energy);box-shadow:0 0 30px -8px var(--energy)}
.bt-verdict{text-align:center;margin-top:14px;font-family:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:16px;color:var(--fg);min-height:22px}
.bt-verdict b{color:var(--energy)}
.bt-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;justify-content:center;margin-top:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.bt-demo-cta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;border:1px solid var(--edge);border-radius:16px;background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.04),transparent 60%);padding:26px 20px}
@media(max-width:560px){ .bt-stage{height:150px} .bt-arena{gap:6px} .bt-vs{font-size:16px} .bt-mid{padding-top:34px} }

/* ===== battle section: cinematic video hero (homepage) ===== */
.bt-hero{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;border:1px solid var(--edge-2);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 30px 90px -40px var(--glow-a);
  background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0,var(--glow-a),transparent 55%),linear-gradient(180deg,#0b0f14,#05080b)}
.bt-hero-cap{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.bt-video{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;background:transparent}

/* ════════ cinematic key-art integration (homepage) ════════ */
.artband{position:relative;min-height:clamp(360px,50vw,620px);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid var(--edge);box-shadow:0 40px 100px -50px var(--glow-a)}
.artband .abg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;transform:scale(1.05);transition:transform 1.4s ease}
.artband:hover .abg{transform:scale(1.1)}
.artband::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:radial-gradient(120% 110% at 50% 45%,transparent 25%,rgba(6,8,12,.55) 78%),linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,8,12,.55) 0%,transparent 26%,transparent 64%,var(--void) 100%)}
.artband .inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:780px;padding:clamp(40px,7vw,90px) 24px}
.artband .eyebrow{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:14px}
.artband h2{font-size:clamp(30px,5.2vw,62px);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.02;text-shadow:0 6px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.65)}
.artband p{color:var(--fg);opacity:.92;font-size:clamp(15px,1.8vw,19px);line-height:1.6;margin:18px auto 0;max-width:54ch;text-shadow:0 2px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
.artband .abg.ignite{background-image:url(art/ignite.jpg)}
.artband .abg.ascend{background-image:url(art/ascend.jpg)}
.artband .abg.shockwave{background-image:url(art/shockwave.jpg)}

/* art-backed path cards */
.path .pbg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;opacity:.18;transition:opacity .45s ease,transform .7s ease}
.path:hover .pbg{opacity:.34;transform:scale(1.06)}
.path.twin .pbg{background-image:url(art/clash.jpg)}
.path.rpg  .pbg{background-image:url(art/ascend.jpg)}
.path>*:not(.pbg){position:relative;z-index:1}

/* art-backed closing CTA */
.cta.art{overflow:hidden}
.cta.art .cbg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:url(art/finisher.jpg) center/cover;opacity:.26}
.cta.art .cbg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(110% 120% at 50% 0,transparent 18%,var(--void) 82%)}
.cta.art>*:not(.cbg){position:relative;z-index:1}

/* ════════ staged evolution ladder (Micro→Mythic, Digimon-style) ════════ */
.evoladder{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(6px,1.4vw,16px);flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:clamp(22px,4vw,42px)}
.evostep{margin:0;width:clamp(118px,17vw,196px);text-align:center}
.evostep img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/4;object-fit:cover;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid var(--edge);background:#0a0d13;box-shadow:0 22px 54px -32px var(--glow-a);transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease}
.evostep:hover img{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 30px 66px -28px var(--glow-a)}
.evostep figcaption{margin-top:11px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.evostep figcaption b{display:block;font-family:var(--disp);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;color:var(--fg);margin-bottom:2px}
.evoarrow{color:var(--energy);font-size:22px;opacity:.65}
.evostep:last-child img{border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 42px -8px var(--glow-b)}
@media(max-width:560px){.evoladder{flex-direction:column}.evoarrow{transform:rotate(90deg)}.evostep{width:min(74%,260px)}}