/* ==========================================================================
   SRI JAGANMOHAN KRISHNA DASA — Premium Spiritual Experience
   Designed and Managed by Creaa Designs
   ========================================================================== */

/* -- Design Tokens ---------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --ink: #0b0707;
  --ink-2: #120c0a;
  --ink-3: #1a1310;
  --cream: #f4ebd6;
  --cream-soft: #faf3e1;
  --sand: #c9a875;
  --gold: #d4a85a;
  --gold-bright: #e8c573;
  --gold-deep: #a87f3d;
  --maroon: #5a1414;
  --maroon-deep: #3a0a0a;
  --peacock: #1a4d5c;
  --peacock-bright: #2d7a92;
  --saffron: #e87b2a;
  --rose: #c97a6b;

  --shadow-warm: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.35);
  --shadow-soft: 0 30px 80px -40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);

  --font-display: "Cormorant Garamond", "Cinzel", serif;
  --font-sans: "Inter", "Manrope", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-script: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);

  --container: min(1320px, 92vw);
  --nav-h: 84px;
}

/* -- Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--cream);
  background: var(--ink);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: none;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) { body { cursor: auto; } }

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: none;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: none;
}

input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

/* -- Background Atmosphere -------------------------------------------------- */
.atmosphere {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 800px at 80% -10%, rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 700px at -10% 110%, rgba(45, 122, 146, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at 50% 50%, rgba(90, 20, 20, 0.16), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0b0707 0%, #100806 50%, #0b0707 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.atmosphere::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.95  0 0 0 0 0.84  0 0 0 0 0.55  0 0 0 0.05 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
  opacity: 0.35;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.particles {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.particles span {
  position: absolute;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.9), rgba(232, 197, 115, 0));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.6);
  animation: drift linear infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes drift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 100vh) scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 0.8; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: translate(40px, -10vh) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}

/* -- Custom Cursor ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.cursor-dot,
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  will-change: transform;
}

.cursor-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.cursor-ring {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.18s var(--ease-out), width 0.25s, height 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}

.cursor-ring.hover {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
}

/* -- Loader ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.9s;
}

.loader.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.loader-mandala {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  position: relative;
}

.loader-mandala::before,
.loader-mandala::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.4);
}

.loader-mandala::before {
  animation: spin 4s linear infinite;
  border-top-color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.loader-mandala::after {
  inset: 18px;
  border-style: dashed;
  animation: spin 6s linear reverse infinite;
}

.loader-mandala span {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* -- Navigation ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 max(28px, 4vw);
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease-out), backdrop-filter 0.4s;
}

.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.08);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-deep) 70%);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.3);
}

.brand-mark::after {
  content: "ॐ";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-text .b1 {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.brand-text .b2 {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-style: italic;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 38px;
}

.nav-menu a {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.7);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.nav-menu a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  transition: width 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu a.active {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::after,
.nav-menu a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 6px;
  right: 6px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--cream);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.3s;
}

.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 14px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 19px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 24px; }

.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 28px;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  }
  .nav-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav-menu a { font-size: 16px; }
}

/* -- Layout Primitives ----------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section {
  padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 160px) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}

.eyebrow::after {
  content: "";
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.h-display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
}

.h-display em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.h1 { font-size: clamp(44px, 7vw, 96px); }
.h2 { font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 68px); }
.h3 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px); }

.lede {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.8);
  max-width: 720px;
}

.muted {
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.65);
}

.divider-ornament {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.divider-ornament .line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  max-width: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.5), transparent);
}

.divider-ornament .glyph {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  position: relative;
}

.divider-ornament .glyph::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* -- Buttons --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 32px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-deep));
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px -10px rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.5);
}

.btn-primary::after {
  content: "→";
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}

.btn-primary:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.4);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* -- INDEX (PASSWORD PORTAL) ----------------------------------------------- */
.portal {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 40px 24px;
}

.portal-mandala {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.portal-mandala svg {
  width: min(90vmin, 880px);
  height: min(90vmin, 880px);
  opacity: 0.45;
  animation: slow-spin 90s linear infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.25));
}

.portal-mandala svg.inner {
  position: absolute;
  width: min(60vmin, 560px);
  height: min(60vmin, 560px);
  animation: slow-spin 60s linear reverse infinite;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

@keyframes slow-spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.portal-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 60vmin;
  height: 60vmin;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.25), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  animation: breathe 7s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes breathe {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
}

.portal-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: min(560px, 100%);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 14, 12, 0.6), rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.85));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.2);
  border-radius: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow: 0 60px 120px -40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.portal-symbol {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-deep));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-family: serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.4),
              inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  animation: float 6s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.portal-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.portal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.portal-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.portal-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.portal-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.portal-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.portal-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 60px 20px 22px;
  background: rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-align: center;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.portal-input::placeholder {
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.4);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.portal-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.08);
}

.portal-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.55);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.portal-toggle:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

.portal-btn {
  padding: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-deep));
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.portal-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.5);
}

.portal-hint {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.4);
}

.portal-error {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--rose);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-top: 4px;
  min-height: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.portal-error.show { opacity: 1; }

.portal-shake { animation: shake 0.4s var(--ease-out); }

@keyframes shake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  20%      { transform: translateX(-12px); }
  40%      { transform: translateX(10px); }
  60%      { transform: translateX(-8px); }
  80%      { transform: translateX(6px); }
}

.portal-foot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}

.portal-foot a { color: var(--gold); }

/* -- HERO ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
}

.hero-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-image::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.18), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.5) 0%, rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.7) 60%, rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.95) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.85) 0%, rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 70% center;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-rays {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-conic-gradient(from 0deg at 78% 32%,
      rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.05) 0deg 2deg,
      transparent 2deg 14deg);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: rays-pulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes rays-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; }
  50%      { opacity: 0.7; }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 116px);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 28px 0 36px;
}

.hero-title .l1 { display: block; color: var(--cream-soft); }
.hero-title .l2 {
  display: block;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--cream-soft), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero-title .l3 { display: block; color: var(--cream-soft); }

.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.65);
}

.hero-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hero-meta span::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold-bright);
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.55);
}

.hero-scroll .line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  animation: line-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes line-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0.5); opacity: 0.4; }
  50%      { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* -- Page Hero (interior pages) -------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 120px) 0 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 50% 0%, rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.14), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 50% 100%, rgba(45, 122, 146, 0.10), transparent 70%);
}

.page-hero-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, var(--ink) 100%);
}

.page-hero h1 { margin: 24px 0 18px; }

/* -- Quote / Pull-quote ---------------------------------------------------- */
.quote-block {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.quote-block .mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 100px;
  line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.quote-block blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.quote-block cite {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* -- Grid Generic ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
}

.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -- Cards ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
.card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.12);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 14, 12, 0.55), rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.7));
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.5s, background 0.5s;
}

.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(400px 200px at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.07), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.35);
}

.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.3vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.card p {
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.7);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* -- Two-col Storytelling -------------------------------------------------- */
.story {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 100px);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .story { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.story-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.story-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.story-image::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.6) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.4), transparent 40%, rgba(45, 122, 146, 0.2));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  padding: 1px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story:hover .story-image img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.story-content h2 {
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
}

.story-content p {
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.72);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.story-content .signature {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* -- Stats ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) { .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

.stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.2);
  position: relative;
}

.stat .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat .label {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.6);
}

/* -- Timeline -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 26px;
  top: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.t-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 0 28px 76px;
}

.t-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 32px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-deep));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.12), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.4);
}

.t-year {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.t-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.t-item p { color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.7); max-width: 640px; }

/* -- Verse Cards ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.verse {
  position: relative;
  padding: 48px clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(90, 20, 20, 0.18), rgba(20, 14, 12, 0.5)),
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 0% 0%, rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.06), transparent 60%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.18);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.verse-sk {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.verse-tx {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.verse-meaning {
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.72);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.verse-ref {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* -- Gallery (Masonry) ----------------------------------------------------- */
.masonry {
  column-count: 3;
  column-gap: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) { .masonry { column-count: 2; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .masonry { column-count: 1; } }

.masonry .m-item {
  break-inside: avoid;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  cursor: none;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}

.masonry .m-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

.masonry .m-item img,
.masonry .m-item .placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out), filter 0.4s;
}

.masonry .m-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.masonry .m-item .placeholder {
  aspect-ratio: var(--ar, 4/5);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at var(--cx, 30%) var(--cy, 30%), var(--c1, rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.35)), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at var(--cx2, 80%) var(--cy2, 80%), var(--c2, rgba(45, 122, 146, 0.3)), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-2), var(--ink-3));
}

/* -- Spiritual SVG Art Pieces --------------------------------------------- */
.art-piece {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: var(--ar, 4/5);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 28%, var(--bg1, rgba(232,197,115,0.18)), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 92%, var(--bg2, rgba(58,10,10,0.5)), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #14100c 0%, #0b0707 60%, #0b0707 100%);
}

.art-piece::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%,
      rgba(232,197,115,0.025) 0deg 2deg,
      transparent 2deg 16deg);
  opacity: 0.5;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.art-piece::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, transparent 50%, rgba(11,7,7,0.5) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.art-piece svg {
  width: 70%;
  height: 70%;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(232,197,115,0.35));
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease-out);
}

.masonry .m-item:hover .art-piece svg { transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-1deg); }

.art-piece.warm { background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(232,123,42,0.22), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(90,20,20,0.6), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #1a0e0a 0%, #0b0707 60%);
}
.art-piece.peacock { background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(45,122,146,0.28), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(20,32,40,0.7), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #0d1518 0%, #0b0707 70%);
}
.art-piece.cream { background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 28%, rgba(244,235,214,0.10), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(58,10,10,0.5), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #1a1310 0%, #0b0707 60%);
}

.m-cap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: 22px 24px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.85));
  transform: translateY(20%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.4s;
}

.masonry .m-item:hover .m-cap { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }

.m-cap .t1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.m-cap .t2 {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.7);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* -- Lightbox -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 5vh 5vw;
}

.lightbox.open { display: flex; animation: fade 0.4s var(--ease-out); }

@keyframes fade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.98); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.lightbox-content {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  position: relative;
}

.lightbox-content img,
.lightbox-content .placeholder,
.lightbox-content .art-piece {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 60px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  width: 70vmin;
  height: auto;
  min-height: 50vmin;
}

.lightbox-content .art-piece svg {
  width: 70%;
  height: 70%;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -10px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.lightbox-close:hover { background: rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.3); transform: rotate(90deg); }

/* -- Media Page ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.media-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.5s;
}

.media-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.4);
}

.media-thumb {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.3), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(45, 122, 146, 0.3), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-deep), var(--ink-2));
}

.media-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.play {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.play span {
  width: 78px;
  height: 78px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.9);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 28px;
  padding-left: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.5);
  animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232, 197, 115, 0.5); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 25px rgba(232, 197, 115, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232, 197, 115, 0); }
}

.media-meta {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.92));
  z-index: 2;
}

.media-meta .tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.media-meta .title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
}

/* -- Quote Marquee --------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 60px 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 80px;
  animation: scroll-x 40s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.marquee span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.18);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee span::after {
  content: "✦";
  margin-left: 80px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

@keyframes scroll-x {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* -- Footer ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(58, 10, 10, 0.4) 30%, var(--ink) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.1);
  margin-top: 80px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.footer h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer p, .footer a {
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.65);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

.footer .tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: block;
}

.socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.socials a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), color 0.3s;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.socials a:hover {
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-8deg);
}

.socials svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.08);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.5);
}

.footer-bottom .credit a { display: inline; color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom .credit a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* -- Contact Form ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; } }

.contact-info {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
}

.contact-info h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }

.info-list {
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.15);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(20, 14, 12, 0.4);
  transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
}

.info-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.35);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.info-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-deep));
  color: var(--ink);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.info-text .label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.info-text .value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-style: italic;
}

.info-text a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

.form-card {
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 14, 12, 0.55), rgba(11, 7, 7, 0.7));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.2);
  border-radius: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.field {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.field input,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.3);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 22px 0 12px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  resize: vertical;
}

.field textarea { min-height: 120px; }

.field label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.55);
  pointer-events: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), color 0.3s, font-size 0.3s;
}

.field input:focus + label,
.field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field textarea:focus + label,
.field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label {
  transform: translateY(-22px);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold-bright); }

.form-success {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(45, 122, 146, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 122, 146, 0.3);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-size: 14px;
  display: none;
}

.form-success.show { display: block; }

/* -- Reveal Animation ------------------------------------------------------ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 1.2s var(--ease-out), transform 1.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-out), transform 1s var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal-stagger.in-view > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.55s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.65s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.75s; }

/* -- Page Transitions ------------------------------------------------------ */
.page-curtain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9998;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink), var(--maroon-deep));
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-in-out);
}

.page-curtain.in { transform: translateY(0); }
.page-curtain.out { transform: translateY(100%); }

/* -- Utility -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.center { text-align: center; }
.mt-s { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-m { margin-top: 48px; }
.mt-l { margin-top: 80px; }
.relative { position: relative; }

/* -- Pillar Section -------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.15);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) { .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.pillar {
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.5s;
}

.pillar:hover { background: rgba(30, 22, 18, 0.9); }

.pillar-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 90, 0.3);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 24px;
}

.pillar h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
}

.pillar p { color: rgba(244, 235, 214, 0.72); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75; }

/* -- Lotus Decoration ----------------------------------------------------- */
.deco-lotus {
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(0.5px);
}

/* -- Reduce motion --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}