:root {
    --gf-content: 1480px;
    --gf-reading: 1120px;
    --gf-radius: 14px;
    --gf-radius-sm: 9px;
    --gf-font: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
    --gf-shadow: 0 28px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, .32);
    --gf-transition: 180ms ease;
}

[data-gf-theme="midnight"] {
    --gf-bg-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-bg) 82%, white 18%);
    --gf-panel: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface) 94%, black 6%);
    --gf-panel-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface-raised) 84%, transparent);
    --gf-header: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-bg) 89%, transparent);
    --gf-line: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 24%, transparent);
    --gf-line-strong: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 54%, transparent);
    --gf-button-ink: #17130d;
    --gf-scroll-bg: #1b252a;
    --gf-scroll-bg-raised: #2a373d;
    --gf-scroll-ink: #f0ece4;
    --gf-scroll-muted: #aeb8b8;
    --gf-scroll-line: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 36%, transparent);
    --gf-scroll-edge: #b99b67;
    --gf-scroll-edge-dark: #735a36;
    --gf-scroll-shadow: 0 32px 96px rgba(0, 0, 0, .42);
    --gf-input-bg: #0d1418;
    --gf-input-text: var(--gf-text);
    --gf-input-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 26%, transparent);
    --gf-hero-link-bg: rgba(8, 13, 16, .78);
    --gf-footer-bg: #05090c;
    --gf-footer-text: #d2d7d4;
    --gf-footer-muted: #aeb7b5;
    --gf-footer-heading: #ead39f;
    --gf-footer-line: rgba(234, 211, 159, .18);
    color-scheme: dark;
}

[data-gf-theme="tan"] {
    --gf-bg-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-bg) 78%, white 22%);
    --gf-panel: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface) 93%, white 7%);
    --gf-panel-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface-raised) 92%, transparent);
    --gf-header: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface-raised) 90%, transparent);
    --gf-line: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 23%, transparent);
    --gf-line-strong: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 48%, transparent);
    --gf-button-ink: #21180f;
    --gf-scroll-bg: #e7d2a5;
    --gf-scroll-bg-raised: #f0dfba;
    --gf-scroll-ink: #302719;
    --gf-scroll-muted: #6b5d49;
    --gf-scroll-line: rgba(91, 67, 38, .19);
    --gf-scroll-edge: #a97b45;
    --gf-scroll-edge-dark: #704922;
    --gf-scroll-shadow: 0 30px 75px rgba(70, 49, 25, .24);
    --gf-input-bg: rgba(255, 248, 229, .68);
    --gf-input-text: #2d291f;
    --gf-input-border: rgba(80, 57, 31, .24);
    --gf-hero-link-bg: rgba(231, 210, 165, .88);
    --gf-footer-bg: #29251e;
    --gf-footer-text: #f1e7d3;
    --gf-footer-muted: #cbbda5;
    --gf-footer-heading: #f0d79f;
    --gf-footer-line: rgba(240, 215, 159, .22);
    color-scheme: light;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { min-width: 320px; background: var(--gf-bg); scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body.guardfall-site {
    min-height: 100vh;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--gf-text);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% -10rem, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 12%, transparent), transparent 54rem),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gf-bg-soft), var(--gf-bg));
    font-family: var(--gf-font);
    font-size: .94rem;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    transition: color var(--gf-transition), background-color var(--gf-transition);
}
body.guardfall-site::before {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .22;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 5%, transparent) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 5%, transparent) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 72px 72px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black, transparent 82%);
}

::selection { color: var(--gf-button-ink); background: var(--gf-accent-bright); }
* { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--gf-accent) var(--gf-bg-soft); }
*::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 11px; height: 11px; }
*::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--gf-bg-soft); }
*::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border: 3px solid var(--gf-bg-soft); border-radius: 999px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gf-accent-bright), var(--gf-accent)); }
*::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--gf-accent-bright); }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, p { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { color: var(--gf-text); font-family: var(--gf-font); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
a { color: var(--gf-accent); text-underline-offset: .18em; transition: color var(--gf-transition), opacity var(--gf-transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--gf-accent-bright); }
img { max-width: 100%; }

.gf-skip-link { position: fixed; left: 1rem; top: -6rem; z-index: 9999; padding: .75rem 1rem; color: #000; background: #fff; border-radius: 6px; }
.gf-skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }
.gf-outer-shell { min-height: 100vh; overflow: clip; }
.gf-main { min-height: 58vh; }
.gf-app-main { padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5.5rem) 24px clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem); }
.gf-page-wrap { width: min(var(--gf-content), 100%); margin: 0 auto; }

/* Header */
.gf-announcement {
    min-height: 34px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    padding: .45rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--gf-button-ink);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 78%, black), var(--gf-accent-bright) 42%, var(--gf-accent) 68%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 78%, black));
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-align: center;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gf-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    background: var(--gf-header);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
.gf-nav-shell {
    border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 5%, transparent);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 8%, transparent), transparent 24rem),
        color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-header) 96%, transparent);
}
.gf-navbar {
    width: min(var(--gf-content), calc(100% - 48px));
    min-height: 88px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.gf-brand {
    grid-column: 2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 120px;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.gf-brand img {
    width: min(var(--gf-logo-width, 330px), 210px);
    max-height: 58px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35));
}
.gf-navigation {
    grid-column: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: .2rem;
    min-width: 0;
}
.gf-nav-link {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .48rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: .72rem .9rem;
    color: var(--gf-muted);
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: var(--gf-font);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    letter-spacing: .09em;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.gf-nav-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: .85rem;
    right: .85rem;
    bottom: .28rem;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--gf-accent-bright);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--gf-transition);
}
.gf-nav-link:hover, .gf-nav-link.active, .gf-nav-link[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--gf-text); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 7%, transparent); }
.gf-nav-link:hover::after, .gf-nav-link.active::after, .gf-nav-link[aria-expanded="true"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.gf-nav-dropdown .dropdown-toggle::before { display: none; }
.gf-header-actions { grid-column: 3; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; gap: .6rem; min-width: 0; }
.gf-header-actions > a { text-decoration: none; }
.gf-login-link { padding: .65rem .55rem; color: var(--gf-muted); font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; }
.gf-account-button,
.gf-header-cta,
.gf-theme-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    min-height: 42px;
    padding: .68rem .95rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--gf-font);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gf-account-button { color: var(--gf-text) !important; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface-raised) 82%, transparent); }
.gf-account-button:hover { border-color: var(--gf-line-strong); background: var(--gf-surface-raised); }
.gf-header-cta { color: var(--gf-button-ink) !important; border-color: var(--gf-accent-bright); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gf-accent-bright), var(--gf-accent)); box-shadow: inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.35), 0 10px 28px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 18%, transparent); }
.gf-header-cta:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.gf-theme-toggle { width: 42px; padding: 0; color: var(--gf-text); background: transparent; }
.gf-theme-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--gf-line-strong); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 7%, transparent); }
[data-gf-theme="midnight"] .gf-theme-icon-tan { display: none; }
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-theme-icon-midnight { display: none; }
.gf-menu-toggle { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--gf-line); border-radius: 8px; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface) 85%, transparent); }
.gf-menu-toggle span:not(.visually-hidden) { display: block; height: 2px; margin: 5px 0; background: var(--gf-text); }

/* Bootstrap / shared UI */
.btn, button, input, textarea, select { font-family: var(--gf-font); }
.btn-primary, .gf-btn-primary {
    --bs-btn-color: var(--gf-button-ink);
    --bs-btn-hover-color: var(--gf-button-ink);
    --bs-btn-active-color: var(--gf-button-ink);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .55rem;
    min-height: 46px;
    padding: .74rem 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gf-button-ink) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-accent-bright) !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gf-accent-bright), var(--gf-accent)) !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.36), 0 10px 26px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 17%, transparent);
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .065em;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.btn-primary:hover, .gf-btn-primary:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.gf-btn-secondary, .btn-secondary, .btn-outline-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .45rem;
    min-height: 46px;
    padding: .74rem 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gf-text) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line) !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface-raised) 78%, transparent) !important;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    letter-spacing: .055em;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gf-btn-secondary:hover, .btn-secondary:hover, .btn-outline-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--gf-line-strong) !important; background: var(--gf-surface-raised) !important; }
.card, .modal-content, .accordion-item, .list-group-item {
    color: var(--gf-text);
    border-color: var(--gf-line);
    background: var(--gf-panel);
}
.card { border-radius: var(--gf-radius); box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.12); }
.card-header, .card-footer, .modal-header, .modal-footer { border-color: var(--gf-line); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface-raised) 70%, transparent); }
.alert { border-radius: 10px; }
.form-control, .form-select, .input-group-text {
    color: var(--gf-input-text);
    border-color: var(--gf-input-border);
    background-color: var(--gf-input-bg);
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-muted) 78%, transparent); }
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
    color: var(--gf-input-text);
    border-color: var(--gf-accent);
    background-color: var(--gf-input-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 .2rem color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 18%, transparent);
}
.form-check-input:checked { border-color: var(--gf-accent); background-color: var(--gf-accent); }
.table {
    --bs-table-color: var(--gf-text);
    --bs-table-bg: transparent;
    --bs-table-striped-color: var(--gf-text);
    --bs-table-striped-bg: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 4%, transparent);
    --bs-table-hover-color: var(--gf-text);
    --bs-table-hover-bg: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 7%, transparent);
    --bs-table-border-color: var(--gf-line);
}
.table > :not(caption) > * > * { padding: 1rem .9rem; }
.table thead { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface-raised) 72%, transparent); }
.pagination { gap: .35rem; }
.pagination .page-link { color: var(--gf-accent); border-color: var(--gf-line); border-radius: 7px !important; background: var(--gf-panel); }
.pagination .page-link:hover { color: var(--gf-text); border-color: var(--gf-line-strong); }
.pagination .active .page-link { color: var(--gf-button-ink); border-color: var(--gf-accent); background: var(--gf-accent); }
.dropdown-menu {
    min-width: 220px;
    padding: .5rem;
    color: var(--gf-text);
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--gf-surface-raised);
    box-shadow: var(--gf-shadow);
}
.dropdown-menu li { list-style: none; }
.dropdown-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; color: var(--gf-text); border-radius: 7px; }
.dropdown-item:hover, .dropdown-item:focus, .dropdown-item.active { color: var(--gf-text); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 12%, transparent); }
.dropdown-divider { border-color: var(--gf-line); }
.gf-account-avatar {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line-strong);
    border-radius: 7px;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: var(--gf-surface-raised);
}
.gf-account-menu { min-width: 260px; padding: .65rem; }
.gf-account-menu__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .8rem;
    padding: .55rem .55rem .45rem;
}
.gf-account-menu__header > img {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line-strong);
    border-radius: 9px;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: var(--gf-surface-raised);
}
.gf-account-menu__identity { display: grid; gap: .28rem; min-width: 0; }
.gf-account-menu__identity strong {
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--gf-text);
    font-size: .86rem;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.gf-role-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .3rem;
    width: fit-content;
    max-width: 170px;
    padding: .2rem .48rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: .59rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.gf-account-menu .dropdown-item { min-height: 42px; padding: .65rem .7rem; }
.gf-account-menu .dropdown-item i { width: 1.15rem; text-align: center; }
.gf-account-menu form { margin: 0; }
.gf-logout-item { width: 100%; color: #e05b68; }
.gf-logout-item:hover, .gf-logout-item:focus { color: #ff7b86; background: rgba(224, 91, 104, .1); }
.text-muted, .text-secondary, .form-text { color: var(--gf-muted) !important; }

/* Homepage */
.gf-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: clamp(620px, 72vh, 840px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    isolation: isolate;
    background-color: #101719;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
}
.gf-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 72% 35%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 17%, transparent), transparent 30rem),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,8,10,.96) 0%, rgba(4,8,10,.84) 38%, rgba(4,8,10,.38) 72%, rgba(4,8,10,.66) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,8,10,.08), rgba(4,8,10,.95));
}
.gf-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0; z-index: -1; height: 230px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--gf-bg)); }
.gf-hero__inner { width: min(var(--gf-content), calc(100% - 48px)); margin: 0 auto; padding: 7rem 0 11rem; }
.gf-hero__content { max-width: 810px; }
.gf-kicker { margin: 0 0 .8rem; color: var(--gf-accent-bright); font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.gf-hero h1 {
    max-width: 810px;
    margin: 0;
    color: #fffaf0;
    font-size: clamp(3.1rem, 6.4vw, 6.35rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: .98;
    letter-spacing: -.065em;
    text-wrap: balance;
    text-shadow: 0 14px 42px rgba(0,0,0,.68);
}
.gf-hero p:not(.gf-kicker) { max-width: 690px; margin: 1.45rem 0 0; color: #c7cfcc; font-size: clamp(.96rem, 1.2vw, 1.13rem); line-height: 1.8; }
.gf-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.gf-hero-links {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 1.6rem;
    width: min(var(--gf-content), calc(100% - 48px));
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: var(--gf-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--gf-hero-link-bg);
    box-shadow: var(--gf-shadow);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.gf-hero-link {
    min-height: 112px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gf-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
}
.gf-hero-link:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.gf-hero-link:hover { color: var(--gf-text); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 7%, transparent); }
.gf-hero-link > i:first-child { color: var(--gf-accent-bright); font-size: 1.35rem; }
.gf-hero-link strong { display: block; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 750; }
.gf-hero-link small { display: block; margin-top: .35rem; color: var(--gf-muted); font-size: .72rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.gf-hero-link > .bi-arrow-right { color: var(--gf-muted); font-size: 1rem; }

.gf-home-section { padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7rem) 24px; }
.gf-home-section--dark { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gf-bg), var(--gf-bg-soft)); }
.gf-section-inner { width: min(var(--gf-content), 100%); margin: 0 auto; }
.gf-feature-panel {
    min-height: 390px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(380px, .85fr);
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: var(--gf-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--gf-panel);
    box-shadow: var(--gf-shadow);
}
.gf-feature-panel__copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 5.2rem); }
.gf-feature-panel__copy h2 { margin: .15rem 0 1rem; font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.08; }
.gf-feature-panel__copy > p:not(.gf-kicker) { max-width: 720px; color: var(--gf-muted); line-height: 1.78; }
.gf-feature-panel__art { min-height: 390px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gf-surface-raised), var(--gf-bg)); background-position: center; background-size: cover; }

/* Scroll component */
.gf-news-section { padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7rem) 24px clamp(5rem, 9vw, 9rem); background: var(--gf-bg-soft); }
.gf-scroll {
    position: relative;
    width: min(var(--gf-content), 100%);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    overflow: visible;
    color: var(--gf-scroll-ink);
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
    border-inline-width: 2px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg-raised) 56%, transparent), transparent 38%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.045), transparent 7%, transparent 93%, rgba(0,0,0,.055)),
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 5px, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-edge-dark) 7%, transparent) 6px),
        var(--gf-scroll-bg);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, white 8%, transparent),
        inset 0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-edge) 10%, transparent),
        inset 22px 0 34px -34px var(--gf-scroll-edge-dark),
        inset -22px 0 34px -34px var(--gf-scroll-edge-dark),
        var(--gf-scroll-shadow);
    isolation: isolate;
}
.gf-scroll > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.gf-scroll::before,
.gf-scroll::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 25px;
    pointer-events: none;
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-edge-dark) 72%, transparent);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 9px 50%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-edge) 72%, white 28%) 0 4px, var(--gf-scroll-edge-dark) 5px 7px, transparent 8px),
        radial-gradient(circle at calc(100% - 9px) 50%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-edge) 72%, white 28%) 0 4px, var(--gf-scroll-edge-dark) 5px 7px, transparent 8px),
        linear-gradient(180deg,
            color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-edge) 58%, white 42%) 0%,
            var(--gf-scroll-edge) 43%,
            var(--gf-scroll-edge-dark) 100%);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.35),
        inset 0 -3px rgba(0,0,0,.18),
        0 7px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
}
.gf-scroll::before { top: -13px; border-radius: 12px 12px 7px 7px; }
.gf-scroll::after { bottom: -13px; border-radius: 7px 7px 12px 12px; transform: rotate(180deg); }
.gf-scroll h1, .gf-scroll h2, .gf-scroll h3, .gf-scroll h4, .gf-scroll h5, .gf-scroll h6 { color: var(--gf-scroll-ink); }
.gf-scroll a { color: var(--gf-accent); }
.gf-scroll a:hover { color: var(--gf-accent-bright); }
.gf-scroll .gf-kicker { color: var(--gf-accent); }
.gf-scroll__header { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.gf-scroll__header h1, .gf-scroll__header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.05; }
.gf-scroll__lead { max-width: 720px; margin: .8rem 0 0; color: var(--gf-scroll-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.gf-btn-scroll {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .45rem;
    min-height: 42px;
    padding: .7rem 1rem;
    color: var(--gf-button-ink) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-accent) !important;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gf-accent-bright), var(--gf-accent)) !important;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gf-news-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line); }
.gf-news-item {
    min-width: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(180px, 310px) 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.65rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
}
.gf-news-item__image { display: block; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line); border-radius: 7px; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg) 82%, black 18%); }
.gf-news-item__image img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; display: block; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 260ms ease; }
.gf-news-item:hover .gf-news-item__image img { transform: scale(1.025); }
.gf-news-item__image--empty { min-height: 150px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gf-scroll-muted); font-size: 2rem; }
.gf-news-item__copy { min-width: 0; }
.gf-meta { margin: 0 0 .55rem; color: var(--gf-scroll-muted); font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.gf-news-item h2, .gf-news-item h3 { margin: 0 0 .7rem; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); line-height: 1.25; }
.gf-news-item h2 a, .gf-news-item h3 a { color: var(--gf-scroll-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.gf-news-item p:not(.gf-meta) { margin: 0; color: var(--gf-scroll-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.gf-read-more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; margin-top: .8rem; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; }
.gf-read-more i { transition: transform var(--gf-transition); }
.gf-read-more:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }
.gf-empty-state { padding: 3.5rem 1rem; text-align: center; }
.gf-empty-state p { color: var(--gf-scroll-muted); }
.gf-scroll__pagination { margin-top: 2rem; }
.gf-posts-search { width: min(420px, 100%); }
.gf-posts-search .form-control { color: var(--gf-scroll-ink); border-color: var(--gf-scroll-line); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg-raised) 78%, transparent); }
.gf-news-list--index .gf-news-item { grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 390px) 1fr; padding-block: 2rem; }

/* Articles / pages */
.gf-scroll--article { width: min(var(--gf-reading), 100%); padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5.2rem); }
.gf-article__header { margin-bottom: 2rem; padding-bottom: 1.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line); }
.gf-article__header h1 { max-width: 920px; margin: .3rem 0 1rem; font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.7vw, 4.6rem); line-height: 1.05; }
.gf-article__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem 1.6rem; color: var(--gf-scroll-muted); font-size: .72rem; }
.gf-article__hero { width: 100%; max-height: 680px; display: block; object-fit: cover; margin: 0 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); border: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line); border-radius: 8px; }
.gf-article__body { color: var(--gf-scroll-ink); font-size: clamp(.9rem, 1.2vw, 1.02rem); line-height: 1.9; }
.gf-article__body > :first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.gf-article__body h2 { margin: 2.8rem 0 1rem; font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem); }
.gf-article__body h3 { margin: 2.2rem 0 .8rem; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem); }
.gf-article__body p, .gf-article__body li { color: var(--gf-scroll-ink); }
.gf-article__body img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 2.2rem auto; border: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line); border-radius: 7px; }
.gf-article__body blockquote { margin: 2rem 0; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; color: var(--gf-scroll-muted); border-left: 4px solid var(--gf-accent); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg-raised) 62%, transparent); }
.gf-article__body pre { max-width: 100%; padding: 1.2rem; overflow: auto; color: #dce5e4; border-radius: 8px; background: #091014; }
.gf-article__body code { color: var(--gf-accent); }
.gf-article__body table { width: 100%; display: block; overflow-x: auto; }
.gf-article__footer { margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line); }

/* Shop and plugin pages */
.gf-shop-page .gf-page-wrap,
.gf-support-page .gf-page-wrap,
.gf-faq-page .gf-page-wrap,
.gf-changelog-page .gf-page-wrap { width: min(var(--gf-content), 100%); }
.gf-shop-page .gf-page-wrap > h1,
.gf-support-page .gf-page-wrap > h1,
.gf-faq-page .gf-page-wrap > h1,
.gf-changelog-page .gf-page-wrap > h1,
.gf-page-title { margin: 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem); }
.gf-shop-page .list-group,
.gf-shop-scroll {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .35rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    color: var(--gf-scroll-ink);
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line) !important;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: var(--gf-scroll-bg) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--gf-scroll-shadow);
}
.gf-shop-page .list-group > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.gf-shop-page .list-group::before,
.gf-shop-page .list-group::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 17px;
    pointer-events: none;
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-edge-dark) 68%, transparent);
    border-radius: 8px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 7px 50%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-edge) 72%, white 28%) 0 3px, var(--gf-scroll-edge-dark) 4px 5px, transparent 6px),
        radial-gradient(circle at calc(100% - 7px) 50%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-edge) 72%, white 28%) 0 3px, var(--gf-scroll-edge-dark) 4px 5px, transparent 6px),
        linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-edge) 58%, white 42%), var(--gf-scroll-edge), var(--gf-scroll-edge-dark));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.3), 0 5px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.gf-shop-page .list-group::before { top: -9px; }
.gf-shop-page .list-group::after { bottom: -9px; transform: rotate(180deg); }
.gf-shop-page .list-group-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: .75rem .85rem;
    color: var(--gf-scroll-ink);
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: .8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.gf-shop-page .list-group-item:hover,
.gf-shop-page .list-group-item.active { color: var(--gf-button-ink); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gf-accent-bright), var(--gf-accent)); }
.gf-shop-page .card { overflow: hidden; border-color: var(--gf-line); background: var(--gf-panel); }
.gf-shop-page .card-title { color: var(--gf-text); }
.gf-shop-page .card-img-top { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; }
.gf-shop-page .card-body { padding: 1.35rem; }
.gf-shop-page .card-footer { padding: 1rem 1.35rem; }
.gf-shop-page .row { --bs-gutter-x: 1.35rem; --bs-gutter-y: 1.35rem; }
.gf-shop-page .d-grid.gap-2.mb-4,
.gf-shop-profile-card { padding: 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--gf-line); border-radius: var(--gf-radius); background: var(--gf-panel); }
.gf-shop-page .nav-tabs { gap: .35rem; border-bottom-color: var(--gf-line); }
.gf-shop-page .nav-tabs .nav-link { color: var(--gf-muted); border: 0; border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; }
.gf-shop-page .nav-tabs .nav-link.active { color: var(--gf-button-ink); background: var(--gf-accent); }
.gf-shop-page .btn-success, .gf-shop-page .btn-warning { color: var(--gf-button-ink); border-color: var(--gf-accent); background: var(--gf-accent); }
.gf-shop-product-card { height: 100%; transition: transform var(--gf-transition), border-color var(--gf-transition); }
.gf-shop-product-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--gf-line-strong); }

.gf-support-page .card,
.gf-faq-page .accordion,
.gf-changelog-page .card { max-width: 100%; }
.gf-support-page .table-responsive,
.gf-changelog-page .table-responsive { border: 1px solid var(--gf-line); border-radius: var(--gf-radius); background: var(--gf-panel); }
.gf-faq-page .accordion-button { color: var(--gf-text); background: var(--gf-panel); }
.gf-faq-page .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) { color: var(--gf-button-ink); background: var(--gf-accent); }

/* Footer */
.gf-footer {
    color: var(--gf-footer-text);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-footer-line);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-footer-heading) 7%, transparent), transparent 34rem),
        var(--gf-footer-bg);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-footer-heading) 8%, transparent);
}
.gf-footer__grid { width: min(var(--gf-content), calc(100% - 48px)); margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem); padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
.gf-footer h2 { margin: 0 0 1rem; color: var(--gf-footer-heading); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.gf-footer p { max-width: 570px; color: var(--gf-footer-text); line-height: 1.75; }
.gf-footer a { display: block; width: fit-content; margin: .48rem 0; color: var(--gf-footer-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.gf-footer a:hover { color: var(--gf-footer-heading); }
.gf-footer__legal { width: min(var(--gf-content), calc(100% - 48px)); margin: 0 auto; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.25rem 0 2rem; color: var(--gf-footer-muted); border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-footer-line); font-size: .72rem; }
.gf-footer__legal a { display: inline; color: var(--gf-footer-heading); }

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .gf-navbar { width: min(var(--gf-content), calc(100% - 32px)); gap: .8rem; }
    .gf-brand img { width: min(var(--gf-logo-width, 330px), 170px); }
    .gf-nav-link { padding-inline: .65rem; }
    .gf-nav-link i { display: none; }
    .gf-feature-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr .8fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .gf-navbar { min-height: 72px; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; }
    .gf-menu-toggle { display: block; grid-column: 1; }
    .gf-brand { grid-column: 2; min-width: 0; }
    .gf-brand img { width: min(var(--gf-logo-width, 330px), 155px); max-height: 48px; }
    .gf-navigation {
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 100%;
        display: none;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
        overflow-y: auto;
        padding: .8rem 24px 1rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        background: var(--gf-surface);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
        box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    }
    .gf-navigation.is-open { display: flex; }
    .gf-nav-link { justify-content: flex-start; padding: .86rem .8rem; border-radius: 7px; }
    .gf-nav-link i { display: inline-block; }
    .gf-nav-dropdown, .gf-nav-dropdown > button { width: 100%; }
    .gf-nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu { position: static !important; width: 100%; transform: none !important; box-shadow: none; }
    .gf-header-actions { grid-column: 3; justify-self: end; }
    .gf-header-actions .gf-login-link, .gf-header-actions .gf-account-button { display: none; }
    .gf-hero { min-height: 760px; }
    .gf-hero__inner { padding: 5rem 0 15rem; }
    .gf-feature-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-feature-panel__art { min-height: 320px; order: -1; }
    .gf-news-list--index .gf-news-item { grid-template-columns: minmax(190px, 300px) 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    body.guardfall-site { font-size: .9rem; }
    .gf-announcement { font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .12em; }
    .gf-navbar { width: calc(100% - 24px); }
    .gf-brand img { width: min(var(--gf-logo-width, 330px), 130px); max-height: 42px; }
    .gf-header-cta { padding-inline: .75rem; }
    .gf-header-cta span { display: none; }
    .gf-user-dropdown { display: none; }
    .gf-app-main { padding-inline: 14px; }
    .gf-hero { min-height: 840px; }
    .gf-hero__inner { width: calc(100% - 28px); padding-top: 4.4rem; }
    .gf-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 15vw, 4.2rem); }
    .gf-hero-links { width: calc(100% - 28px); grid-template-columns: 1fr; bottom: 1.15rem; }
    .gf-hero-link { min-height: 88px; border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-line); }
    .gf-hero-link:first-child { border-top: 0; }
    .gf-home-section, .gf-news-section { padding-inline: 14px; }
    .gf-feature-panel__copy { padding: 2rem 1.35rem 2.4rem; }
    .gf-feature-panel__copy h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .gf-scroll { padding: 2.1rem 1.05rem; }
    .gf-scroll::before, .gf-scroll::after { left: 7px; right: 7px; height: 21px; }
    .gf-scroll::before { top: -11px; }
    .gf-scroll::after { bottom: -11px; }
    .gf-scroll__header { align-items: stretch; flex-direction: column; }
    .gf-scroll__header .gf-btn-scroll { width: fit-content; }
    .gf-news-item, .gf-news-list--index .gf-news-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .gf-news-item__image { width: 100%; }
    .gf-article__header h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .gf-footer__grid { width: calc(100% - 28px); grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-block: 3rem 2rem; }
    .gf-footer__legal { width: calc(100% - 28px); flex-direction: column; }
}

@media (max-width: 460px) {
    .gf-header-actions .gf-header-cta { font-size: 0; width: 42px; padding: 0; }
    .gf-header-actions .gf-header-cta i { font-size: .9rem; }
    .gf-theme-toggle { width: 40px; }
    .gf-hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
    .gf-scroll__header h1, .gf-scroll__header h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after { scroll-behavior: auto !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; animation-duration: .01ms !important; }
}

/* Guardfall 0.4 homepage hierarchy
 * Compact floating portal header -> hero -> news -> promotional/editorial scrolls.
 * Scroll-backed surfaces remain a primary visual language in both palettes.
 */

/* Floating homepage header */
.gf-home .gf-header {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 120;
    padding: 1rem 18px 0;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
}
.gf-home .gf-announcement + .gf-header { top: 34px; }
.gf-home .gf-nav-shell {
    width: min(1580px, 100%);
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: visible;
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 28%, transparent);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-header) 84%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(120%);
}
.gf-home .gf-navbar {
    width: calc(100% - 28px);
    min-height: 70px;
}
.gf-home .gf-brand img { max-height: 48px; }

/* Compact cinematic hero */
.gf-hero--compact {
    min-height: clamp(520px, 64vh, 680px);
    align-items: flex-end;
}
.gf-hero--compact .gf-hero__inner {
    padding: clamp(10rem, 18vh, 13rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 7vh, 5.25rem);
}
.gf-hero--compact .gf-hero__content { max-width: 760px; }
.gf-hero--compact h1 { font-size: clamp(3.15rem, 5.5vw, 5.45rem); }
.gf-hero--compact::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 72% 35%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 16%, transparent), transparent 30rem),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,8,10,.97) 0%, rgba(4,8,10,.83) 37%, rgba(4,8,10,.30) 72%, rgba(4,8,10,.56) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,8,10,.18), rgba(4,8,10,.86));
}
.gf-hero--compact::after { height: 155px; }

/* News is the first and largest content destination after the hero. */
.gf-news-section--priority {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: clamp(2.6rem, 4vw, 4rem) 24px clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 8%, transparent), transparent 42rem),
        var(--gf-bg-soft);
}
.gf-scroll--showcase {
    max-width: var(--gf-content);
    padding: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 4.2rem);
}
.gf-news-showcase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.52fr) minmax(330px, .82fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.35rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
}
.gf-news-featured {
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg-raised) 70%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 55px color-mix(in srgb, black 22%, transparent);
}
.gf-news-featured__media {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    min-height: clamp(300px, 31vw, 520px);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg) 80%, black 20%);
}
.gf-news-featured__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 42% 0 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.52));
}
.gf-news-featured__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: inherit;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 320ms ease;
}
.gf-news-featured:hover .gf-news-featured__media img { transform: scale(1.025); }
.gf-news-featured__placeholder {
    min-height: inherit;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--gf-scroll-muted);
    font-size: 4rem;
}
.gf-news-featured__copy { padding: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.gf-news-featured__copy h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .8rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.65rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
}
.gf-news-featured__copy h3 a { color: var(--gf-scroll-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.gf-news-featured__copy > p:not(.gf-meta) { margin: 0; color: var(--gf-scroll-muted); line-height: 1.72; }
.gf-read-more--button {
    width: fit-content;
    min-height: 42px;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    padding: .7rem 1rem;
    color: var(--gf-button-ink) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-accent) !important;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gf-accent-bright), var(--gf-accent));
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gf-news-supporting { min-width: 0; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.gf-news-card {
    min-width: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(120px, 35%) minmax(0, 1fr);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg-raised) 62%, transparent);
}
.gf-news-card__image {
    min-height: 160px;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg) 80%, black 20%);
}
.gf-news-card__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 260ms ease; }
.gf-news-card:hover .gf-news-card__image img { transform: scale(1.035); }
.gf-news-card__image span { min-height: 100%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gf-scroll-muted); font-size: 2rem; }
.gf-news-card__copy { min-width: 0; padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem; }
.gf-news-card__copy h3 { margin: 0 0 .5rem; font-size: clamp(.98rem, 1.3vw, 1.18rem); line-height: 1.28; }
.gf-news-card__copy h3 a { color: var(--gf-scroll-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.gf-news-card__copy > p:not(.gf-meta) {
    display: -webkit-box;
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--gf-scroll-muted);
    font-size: .78rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}
.gf-news-card .gf-read-more { margin-top: .7rem; font-size: .68rem; }
.gf-news-card--empty { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

/* Scroll-backed editorial and sales sections keep the scroll language integral. */
.gf-story-section,
.gf-promo-section,
.gf-home-utility,
.gf-home-callout {
    padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6.5rem) 24px;
}
.gf-story-section {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gf-bg-soft), var(--gf-bg)),
        var(--gf-bg);
}
.gf-scroll--story { padding: 0; }
.gf-feature-panel--scroll {
    min-height: 460px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.gf-feature-panel--scroll .gf-feature-panel__copy { padding: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 5.4rem); }
.gf-feature-panel--scroll .gf-feature-panel__copy h2 { color: var(--gf-scroll-ink); }
.gf-feature-panel--scroll .gf-feature-panel__copy > p:not(.gf-kicker) { color: var(--gf-scroll-muted); }
.gf-feature-panel--scroll .gf-feature-panel__art {
    min-height: 460px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
}
.gf-btn-scroll--secondary {
    color: var(--gf-scroll-ink) !important;
    border-color: var(--gf-scroll-line) !important;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg-raised) 76%, transparent) !important;
}
.gf-btn-scroll--secondary:hover { border-color: var(--gf-accent) !important; }

.gf-promo-section,
.gf-home-callout {
    padding-top: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
    background: var(--gf-bg);
}
.gf-home-callout + .gf-home-callout { padding-top: 1.25rem; }
.gf-home-callout:last-of-type { padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem); }
.gf-scroll--compact,
.gf-scroll--utility {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}
.gf-promo-copy,
.gf-scroll--utility > div:first-child { max-width: 850px; }
.gf-promo-copy h2,
.gf-scroll--utility h2 { margin: 0 0 .7rem; font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 3rem); }
.gf-promo-copy > p:not(.gf-kicker),
.gf-scroll--utility > div:first-child > p:not(.gf-kicker) { margin: 0; color: var(--gf-scroll-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.gf-promo-actions,
.gf-home-utility__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-end; gap: .75rem; }
.gf-scroll--callout:has(.gf-promo-copy:only-child) { justify-content: flex-start; }
.gf-scroll--callout .gf-promo-copy { min-width: 0; }
.gf-home-utility {
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
    background: var(--gf-bg);
}
.gf-scroll--utility { min-height: 210px; }

/* Tan mode receives warmer news/image overlays without losing contrast. */
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-news-featured__media::after { background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(43,31,18,.36)); }
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-home .gf-nav-shell { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-header) 88%, transparent); }

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .gf-news-showcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-news-supporting { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .gf-news-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-news-card__image { min-height: 150px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line); }
    .gf-news-card__copy > p:not(.gf-meta) { -webkit-line-clamp: 4; }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .gf-home .gf-header,
    .gf-home .gf-announcement + .gf-header {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        padding: 0;
    }
    .gf-home .gf-nav-shell {
        width: 100%;
        border-inline: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
    }
    .gf-home .gf-navbar { width: min(var(--gf-content), calc(100% - 28px)); min-height: 74px; }
    .gf-hero--compact { min-height: 470px; }
    .gf-hero--compact .gf-hero__inner { padding: 6rem 0 5rem; }
    .gf-feature-panel--scroll { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-feature-panel--scroll .gf-feature-panel__art { min-height: 330px; border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line); }
    .gf-scroll--compact,
    .gf-scroll--utility { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
    .gf-promo-actions,
    .gf-home-utility__actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .gf-news-section--priority,
    .gf-story-section,
    .gf-promo-section,
    .gf-home-utility,
    .gf-home-callout { padding-inline: 14px; }
    .gf-scroll--showcase { padding: 2.2rem 1.05rem; }
    .gf-news-supporting { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-news-card { grid-template-columns: minmax(110px, 34%) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .gf-news-card__image { min-height: 145px; border-right: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line); border-bottom: 0; }
    .gf-feature-panel--scroll .gf-feature-panel__copy { padding: 2.2rem 1.25rem 2.5rem; }
    .gf-scroll--compact,
    .gf-scroll--utility { padding: 2.2rem 1.25rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .gf-hero--compact h1 { font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 15vw, 4.35rem); }
    .gf-news-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-news-card__image { min-height: 180px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line); }
    .gf-news-featured__media { min-height: 230px; }
    .gf-promo-actions .btn,
    .gf-home-utility__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* v0.4.1 — roomy editorial homepage news scroll.
 * The news remains first after the hero, but no longer compresses updates into a narrow side rail.
 */
.gf-scroll--news-home.gf-scroll--showcase {
    padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.25rem);
}

.gf-news-list--home {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
}

.gf-news-home-item {
    min-width: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 390px) minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 3.25rem);
    padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
}

.gf-news-home-item--lead {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.28fr) minmax(360px, .82fr);
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    margin: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem) 0 clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg-raised) 68%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 58px color-mix(in srgb, black 20%, transparent);
}

.gf-news-home-item__media {
    min-width: 0;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg) 82%, black 18%);
}

.gf-news-home-item:not(.gf-news-home-item--lead) .gf-news-home-item__media {
    width: 100%;
}

.gf-news-home-item__media img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 280ms ease;
}

.gf-news-home-item:hover .gf-news-home-item__media img {
    transform: scale(1.025);
}

.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__media {
    min-height: clamp(360px, 32vw, 530px);
    border: 0;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
    border-radius: 0;
}

.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__media img {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: inherit;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
}

.gf-news-home-item__placeholder {
    min-height: 210px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--gf-scroll-muted);
    font-size: 3rem;
}

.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__placeholder {
    min-height: inherit;
}

.gf-news-home-item__copy {
    min-width: 0;
}

.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__copy {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 4.25rem);
}

.gf-news-home-item__copy h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .85rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 2rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
}

.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__copy h3 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3.5rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
}

.gf-news-home-item__copy h3 a {
    color: var(--gf-scroll-ink);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.gf-news-home-item__copy > p:not(.gf-meta) {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--gf-scroll-muted);
    font-size: clamp(.84rem, 1vw, .98rem);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.gf-news-home-item .gf-read-more {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.gf-news-home-item:not(.gf-news-home-item--lead) .gf-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: fit-content;
    font-size: .76rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .gf-news-home-item--lead {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__media {
        min-height: clamp(330px, 52vw, 520px);
        border-right: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .gf-news-home-item {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 300px) minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .gf-scroll--news-home.gf-scroll--showcase {
        padding: 2.35rem 1.15rem;
    }

    .gf-news-home-item,
    .gf-news-home-item--lead {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gf-news-home-item {
        gap: 1.15rem;
        padding: 1.65rem 0;
    }

    .gf-news-home-item--lead {
        gap: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__media {
        min-height: 250px;
    }

    .gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__copy {
        padding: 1.7rem 1.25rem 2rem;
    }
}

/* v0.4.2 — compact editorial news rows.
 * Thumbnails remain deliberately restrained; article copy sits beside them and
 * the Read more action is pinned to the lower-right of each row.
 */
.gf-news-list--home {
    margin-top: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
}

.gf-news-home-item,
.gf-news-home-item--lead {
    position: relative;
    grid-template-columns: clamp(210px, 20vw, 285px) minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
    margin: 0;
    padding: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.6rem) 0;
    overflow: visible;
    border: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
    border-radius: 0;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.gf-news-home-item--lead {
    grid-template-columns: clamp(240px, 23vw, 325px) minmax(0, 1fr);
    padding-top: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
}

.gf-news-home-item__media,
.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__media {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 0;
    align-self: start;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-scroll-line);
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-scroll-bg) 82%, black 18%);
}

.gf-news-home-item__media img,
.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 0;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.gf-news-home-item__placeholder,
.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__placeholder {
    min-height: 0;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
}

.gf-news-home-item__copy,
.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__copy {
    min-width: 0;
    min-height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: .15rem 0 0;
}

.gf-news-home-item__copy h3,
.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__copy h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .7rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.75vw, 1.75rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__copy h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2.05rem);
}

.gf-news-home-item__copy > p:not(.gf-meta) {
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: clamp(.82rem, .95vw, .96rem);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.gf-news-home-item .gf-read-more,
.gf-news-home-item:not(.gf-news-home-item--lead) .gf-read-more {
    width: fit-content;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    align-self: flex-end;
    font-size: .74rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-read-more--button {
    padding: .62rem .9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .gf-news-home-item,
    .gf-news-home-item--lead {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(190px, 250px) minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: 1.35rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .gf-news-home-item,
    .gf-news-home-item--lead {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(135px, 34%) minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1.4rem 0;
    }

    .gf-news-home-item__copy h3,
    .gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__copy h3 {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.3rem);
    }

    .gf-news-home-item__copy > p:not(.gf-meta) {
        display: -webkit-box;
        overflow: hidden;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
        font-size: .76rem;
        line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .gf-news-home-item .gf-read-more,
    .gf-news-home-item:not(.gf-news-home-item--lead) .gf-read-more {
        padding-top: .65rem;
        font-size: .66rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .gf-news-home-item,
    .gf-news-home-item--lead {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gf-news-home-item__media,
    .gf-news-home-item--lead .gf-news-home-item__media {
        max-width: 320px;
    }

    .gf-news-home-item .gf-read-more,
    .gf-news-home-item:not(.gf-news-home-item--lead) .gf-read-more {
        align-self: flex-end;
    }
}

/* Guardfall 0.5.2 — MMORPG portal visual refinement
   The gold-and-charcoal identity remains, but scroll framing is reserved for
   emphasis rather than used as the default shape for every content block. */
:root {
    --gf-font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
    --gf-font-display: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
    --gf-content: 1380px;
    --gf-reading: 1040px;
    --gf-section-gap: clamp(3.75rem, 6vw, 6.25rem);
}

body.guardfall-site {
    font-family: var(--gf-font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 8%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 8%, transparent), transparent 30rem),
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 34%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 4%, transparent), transparent 34rem),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gf-bg-soft), var(--gf-bg) 28rem);
}

body.guardfall-site::before {
    opacity: .15;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 5%, transparent) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 5%, transparent) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 13%, transparent) 1px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 80px 80px, 80px 80px, 20px 20px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black, transparent 72%);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.gf-kicker,
.gf-meta,
.gf-nav-link,
.gf-account-button,
.gf-header-cta,
.gf-theme-toggle,
.btn,
button,
input,
textarea,
select {
    font-family: var(--gf-font-display);
}

p, li, dd, .gf-article__body, .gf-scroll__lead {
    font-family: var(--gf-font-body);
}

.gf-kicker {
    margin: 0 0 .72rem;
    color: var(--gf-accent-bright);
    font-size: .67rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    line-height: 1.35;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Compact, product-grade header */
.gf-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 110;
    border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 18%, transparent);
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-bg) 88%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, .14);
    backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(125%);
}

.gf-nav-shell {
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 5%, transparent) 50%, transparent),
        transparent;
}

.gf-navbar {
    width: min(var(--gf-content), calc(100% - 40px));
    min-height: 70px;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.gf-brand img {
    width: min(var(--gf-logo-width, 330px), 156px);
    max-height: 44px;
}

.gf-navigation { gap: .1rem; }
.gf-nav-link {
    min-height: 38px;
    padding: .62rem .72rem;
    border-radius: 7px;
    font-size: .66rem;
    letter-spacing: .075em;
}
.gf-nav-link::after { left: .68rem; right: .68rem; bottom: .18rem; height: 1px; }
.gf-header-actions { gap: .45rem; }
.gf-account-button,
.gf-header-cta,
.gf-theme-toggle {
    min-height: 38px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    font-size: .65rem;
}
.gf-account-avatar { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.gf-announcement { min-height: 28px; padding: .35rem 1rem; font-size: .58rem; }

/* Cinematic MMORPG hero */
.gf-hero--portal {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    min-height: clamp(650px, 76vh, 820px);
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4, 7, 8, .96) 0%, rgba(4, 7, 8, .78) 42%, rgba(4, 7, 8, .34) 72%, rgba(4, 7, 8, .64) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 7, 8, .16), rgba(4, 7, 8, .88) 96%),
        var(--gf-hero-image, radial-gradient(circle at 70% 35%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 14%, var(--gf-surface-raised)), var(--gf-bg) 68%));
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
}

.gf-hero--portal::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 10%, transparent) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 10%, transparent) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 96px 96px;
    opacity: .16;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, black, transparent 68%);
}

.gf-hero--portal::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0;
    height: 36%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--gf-bg));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gf-hero__atmosphere {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 76% 30%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent-bright) 10%, transparent), transparent 22rem),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 110%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .65), transparent 52%);
}

.gf-hero__inner--portal {
    width: min(var(--gf-content), calc(100% - 48px));
    min-height: clamp(650px, 76vh, 820px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: clamp(5.5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0 clamp(6rem, 12vh, 9rem);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.18fr) minmax(340px, .72fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 8rem);
}

.gf-hero__content--portal { max-width: 760px; }
.gf-hero__content--portal h1 {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 6.5vw, 7.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.075em;
    line-height: .96;
    text-wrap: balance;
    text-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, .48);
}
.gf-hero__lead {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 1.65rem 0 0;
    color: rgba(245, 242, 235, .76);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem);
    line-height: 1.72;
}
.gf-hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .75rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.gf-hero__text-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .45rem;
    min-height: 46px;
    padding: .55rem .4rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
    font-family: var(--gf-font-display);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.gf-hero__text-link:hover { color: var(--gf-accent-bright); }
.gf-hero__text-link i { transition: transform var(--gf-transition); }
.gf-hero__text-link:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }
.gf-hero__traits {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .65rem 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2.2rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.56);
    font-size: .77rem;
}
.gf-hero__traits span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .48rem; }
.gf-hero__traits i { color: var(--gf-accent-bright); }

/* World status card: deliberately resembles a live-world interface rather than a marketing card. */
.gf-world-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    color: #f3efe7;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 211, 159, .24);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.045), transparent 42%),
        rgba(7, 12, 14, .82);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.42), inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}
.gf-world-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .14;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(234, 211, 159, .16) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(234, 211, 159, .16) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 34px 34px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(145deg, black, transparent 66%);
}
.gf-world-card__header { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }
.gf-world-card__header h2 { margin: 0; color: #f7f3eb; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.65rem); line-height: 1.2; }
.gf-status-chip {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .42rem;
    padding: .42rem .62rem;
    color: #e9d9b5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 211, 159, .2);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(200, 170, 114, .1);
    font-family: var(--gf-font-display);
    font-size: .58rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gf-status-chip span,
.gf-footer__status span {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #d5b979;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(213,185,121,.1), 0 0 14px rgba(213,185,121,.52);
}
.gf-world-card__summary { position: relative; margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem; color: rgba(243,239,231,.64); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.gf-world-card__facts { position: relative; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); border-block: 1px solid rgba(234, 211, 159, .14); }
.gf-world-card__facts div { min-width: 0; padding: 1rem .85rem; border-left: 1px solid rgba(234, 211, 159, .12); }
.gf-world-card__facts div:first-child { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
.gf-world-card__facts dt { margin-bottom: .25rem; color: rgba(243,239,231,.42); font-family: var(--gf-font-display); font-size: .55rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.gf-world-card__facts dd { margin: 0; color: #f0ece4; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 650; line-height: 1.35; }
.gf-world-card__latest {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding: .9rem 1rem;
    color: #f0ece4;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 211, 159, .12);
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.gf-world-card__latest:hover { color: var(--gf-accent-bright); border-color: rgba(234, 211, 159, .28); background: rgba(200,170,114,.08); }
.gf-world-card__latest span { display: grid; min-width: 0; }
.gf-world-card__latest small { color: rgba(243,239,231,.42); font-family: var(--gf-font-display); font-size: .54rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.gf-world-card__latest strong { overflow: hidden; margin-top: .2rem; font-family: var(--gf-font-body); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 650; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }

/* Live-world summary strip */
.gf-world-ribbon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    margin-top: -2.65rem;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.gf-world-ribbon__inner {
    width: min(var(--gf-content), 100%);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface) 94%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.22), inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.035);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}
.gf-world-ribbon__inner > div { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; min-width: 0; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-left: 1px solid var(--gf-line); }
.gf-world-ribbon__inner > div:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.gf-world-ribbon i { flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--gf-accent-bright); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.gf-world-ribbon span { min-width: 0; display: grid; }
.gf-world-ribbon small { color: var(--gf-muted); font-family: var(--gf-font-display); font-size: .54rem; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.gf-world-ribbon strong { overflow: hidden; color: var(--gf-text); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 650; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }

/* Shared modern homepage structure */
.gf-home-section {
    width: min(var(--gf-content), calc(100% - 48px));
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--gf-section-gap) 0 0;
}
.gf-section-heading { max-width: 800px; margin-bottom: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.gf-section-heading h2 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.1rem);
    letter-spacing: -.055em;
    line-height: 1.04;
    text-wrap: balance;
}
.gf-section-heading > p:not(.gf-kicker),
.gf-section-heading > div > p:not(.gf-kicker) { margin: .9rem 0 0; color: var(--gf-muted); line-height: 1.72; }
.gf-section-heading--split {
    max-width: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(300px, .72fr);
    align-items: end;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 8rem);
}
.gf-section-heading--split > p { margin: 0 !important; }
.gf-section-heading--actions {
    max-width: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
}
.gf-section-heading--actions > div { max-width: 820px; }
.gf-section-heading--actions .btn { flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* Game pillars */
.gf-pillar-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.gf-pillar-card {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 6%, transparent), transparent 40%),
        var(--gf-panel);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.025);
    transition: transform var(--gf-transition), border-color var(--gf-transition), background var(--gf-transition);
}
.gf-pillar-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto -18% -34% 28%;
    height: 58%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 11%, transparent), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.gf-pillar-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--gf-line-strong); background-color: var(--gf-surface-raised); }
.gf-pillar-card__icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.9rem;
    color: var(--gf-accent-bright);
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 8%, transparent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.gf-pillar-card h3 { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.45rem); line-height: 1.25; }
.gf-pillar-card > p:not(.gf-kicker) { margin: .85rem 0 0; color: var(--gf-muted); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.gf-pillar-card__index { position: absolute; right: 1.2rem; bottom: .9rem; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 26%, transparent); font-family: var(--gf-font-display); font-size: 2.3rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.08em; }

/* Editorial news */
.gf-news-section--portal { padding-top: var(--gf-section-gap); }
.gf-news-portal { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(360px, .75fr); gap: 1rem; }
.gf-news-feature,
.gf-news-compact,
.gf-news-stack__empty {
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--gf-panel);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.025);
}
.gf-news-feature { overflow: hidden; }
.gf-news-feature__media { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 8.2; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-line); background: var(--gf-surface-raised); }
.gf-news-feature__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 420ms ease; }
.gf-news-feature:hover .gf-news-feature__media img { transform: scale(1.025); }
.gf-news-feature__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(transparent 44%, rgba(3,6,7,.55)); }
.gf-news-feature__placeholder { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gf-accent); font-size: 3rem; background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 12%, transparent), transparent 64%); }
.gf-news-feature__label { position: absolute; left: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; z-index: 2; padding: .42rem .58rem; color: #20180f; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--gf-accent-bright); font-family: var(--gf-font-display); font-size: .56rem; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.gf-news-feature__copy { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.gf-news-feature__copy h3 { margin: .4rem 0 .8rem; font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.12; }
.gf-news-feature__copy h3 a,
.gf-news-compact h3 a { color: var(--gf-text); text-decoration: none; }
.gf-news-feature__copy h3 a:hover,
.gf-news-compact h3 a:hover { color: var(--gf-accent-bright); }
.gf-news-feature__copy > p:not(.gf-meta) { margin: 0; color: var(--gf-muted); line-height: 1.75; }
.gf-meta { margin: 0; color: var(--gf-accent); font-size: .59rem; font-weight: 750; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.gf-news-stack { display: grid; grid-template-rows: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.gf-news-compact { min-height: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 150px minmax(0, 1fr); overflow: hidden; transition: transform var(--gf-transition), border-color var(--gf-transition); }
.gf-news-compact:hover { transform: translateX(3px); border-color: var(--gf-line-strong); }
.gf-news-compact__media { min-height: 100%; display: block; overflow: hidden; border-right: 1px solid var(--gf-line); background: var(--gf-surface-raised); }
.gf-news-compact__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 150px; display: block; object-fit: cover; }
.gf-news-compact__media > span { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 150px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gf-accent); font-size: 1.5rem; }
.gf-news-compact__copy { position: relative; min-width: 0; padding: 1.1rem 3rem 1.1rem 1.15rem; }
.gf-news-compact h3 { margin: .3rem 0 .45rem; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.gf-news-compact__copy > p:not(.gf-meta) { margin: 0; color: var(--gf-muted); font-size: .78rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.gf-news-compact__copy > a:last-child { position: absolute; right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; width: 30px; height: 30px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gf-muted); border: 1px solid var(--gf-line); border-radius: 7px; text-decoration: none; }
.gf-news-compact__copy > a:last-child:hover { color: var(--gf-accent-bright); border-color: var(--gf-line-strong); }
.gf-news-stack__empty { display: grid; place-items: center; align-content: center; min-height: 160px; padding: 2rem; color: var(--gf-muted); text-align: center; }
.gf-news-stack__empty i { color: var(--gf-accent); font-size: 1.8rem; }
.gf-empty-state--portal { padding: 4rem; border: 1px dashed var(--gf-line); border-radius: 12px; background: var(--gf-panel); }

/* Development feature: one premium gold frame, used intentionally. */
.gf-development-panel {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.06fr) minmax(420px, .94fr);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line-strong);
    border-radius: 13px;
    background: var(--gf-panel);
    box-shadow: 0 34px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.26), inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.035);
}
.gf-development-panel::before,
.gf-development-panel::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    z-index: 3;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gf-accent), var(--gf-accent-bright), var(--gf-accent), transparent);
    opacity: .85;
}
.gf-development-panel::before { top: 0; }
.gf-development-panel::after { bottom: 0; }
.gf-development-panel__copy { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem); }
.gf-development-panel__copy h2 { max-width: 680px; margin: 0; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.2rem); line-height: 1.03; }
.gf-development-panel__copy > p:not(.gf-kicker) { max-width: 650px; margin: 1.2rem 0 0; color: var(--gf-muted); line-height: 1.75; }
.gf-development-panel__note { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.25rem; color: var(--gf-muted); border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-line); font-size: .78rem; }
.gf-development-panel__note i { color: var(--gf-accent-bright); }
.gf-development-panel__art {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 520px;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gf-panel), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(4,7,8,.72), transparent 42%),
        var(--gf-feature-image, radial-gradient(circle at 55% 45%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 14%, var(--gf-surface-raised)), var(--gf-bg)));
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
}
.gf-development-panel__art::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(234,211,159,.08) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(234,211,159,.08) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 64px 64px; opacity: .2; }
.gf-development-panel__caption { position: absolute; left: 2rem; right: 2rem; bottom: 2rem; z-index: 2; display: grid; padding: 1rem 1.1rem; border: 1px solid rgba(234,211,159,.18); border-radius: 9px; background: rgba(5,9,10,.76); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); }
.gf-development-panel__caption span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.44); font-family: var(--gf-font-display); font-size: .55rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.gf-development-panel__caption strong { color: #f2eee7; font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 650; }

/* Configurable action panels */
.gf-callout-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.gf-callout-grid--single { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.gf-callout-panel {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 95% 5%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 12%, transparent), transparent 18rem),
        var(--gf-panel);
}
.gf-callout-panel:nth-child(even) { background: radial-gradient(circle at 0 100%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 10%, transparent), transparent 18rem), var(--gf-panel); }
.gf-callout-panel__mark { position: absolute; right: 1.25rem; top: .6rem; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 11%, transparent); font-family: var(--gf-font-display); font-size: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 9rem); font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: -.12em; line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.gf-promo-copy { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 680px; }
.gf-promo-copy h3 { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.5vw, 2.45rem); line-height: 1.1; }
.gf-promo-copy > p:not(.gf-kicker) { margin: .85rem 0 0; color: var(--gf-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.gf-promo-actions { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .65rem; }

/* Final conversion area */
.gf-final-cta { margin-top: var(--gf-section-gap); padding: 0 24px clamp(5rem, 10vw, 9rem); }
.gf-final-cta__inner {
    width: min(var(--gf-content), 100%);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(105deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 8%, transparent), transparent 58%),
        var(--gf-panel);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.03);
}
.gf-final-cta h2 { max-width: 820px; margin: 0; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.04; }
.gf-final-cta p:not(.gf-kicker) { margin: .9rem 0 0; color: var(--gf-muted); }
.gf-final-cta__actions { flex: 0 0 auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-end; gap: .65rem; }

/* Footer */
.gf-footer { margin-top: 0; }
.gf-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) minmax(180px, .7fr) minmax(220px, .8fr); padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem; }
.gf-footer__logo { display: inline-flex !important; margin: 0 0 1.25rem !important; }
.gf-footer__logo img { width: min(190px, 100%); max-height: 54px; object-fit: contain; object-position: left center; }
.gf-footer__brand p { margin: 0; color: var(--gf-footer-muted); }
.gf-footer__status { width: fit-content; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; margin-top: 1.1rem; padding: .5rem .7rem; color: var(--gf-footer-text); border: 1px solid var(--gf-footer-line); border-radius: 999px; font-family: var(--gf-font-display); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.gf-footer__legal { align-items: center; }

/* Content and editorial pages receive the same modern visual system. */
.gf-app-main { padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); }
.gf-posts-page .gf-scroll,
.gf-content-page .gf-scroll {
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: 13px;
    color: var(--gf-text);
    background: var(--gf-panel);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.2), inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.025);
}
.gf-posts-page .gf-scroll::before,
.gf-posts-page .gf-scroll::after,
.gf-content-page .gf-scroll::before,
.gf-content-page .gf-scroll::after { display: none; }
.gf-posts-page .gf-scroll h1,
.gf-posts-page .gf-scroll h2,
.gf-posts-page .gf-scroll h3,
.gf-content-page .gf-scroll h1,
.gf-content-page .gf-scroll h2,
.gf-content-page .gf-scroll h3 { color: var(--gf-text); }
.gf-posts-page .gf-news-item h2 a,
.gf-posts-page .gf-news-item h3 a { color: var(--gf-text); }
.gf-posts-page .gf-news-item p:not(.gf-meta),
.gf-content-page .gf-article__body { color: var(--gf-muted); }
.gf-posts-page .gf-scroll__lead,
.gf-posts-page .gf-empty-state p { color: var(--gf-muted); }
.gf-posts-page .gf-news-item { border-color: var(--gf-line); }
.gf-posts-page .gf-news-item__image { border-color: var(--gf-line); background: var(--gf-surface-raised); }
.gf-posts-page .gf-posts-search .form-control { color: var(--gf-input-text); border-color: var(--gf-input-border); background: var(--gf-input-bg); }
.gf-content-page .gf-article__header,
.gf-posts-page .gf-article__header { border-color: var(--gf-line); }
.gf-posts-page .gf-article__body,
.gf-content-page .gf-article__body { color: var(--gf-text); }
.gf-posts-page .gf-article__body p,
.gf-content-page .gf-article__body p { color: var(--gf-muted); }

[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-hero--portal {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(40, 31, 20, .94) 0%, rgba(40, 31, 20, .72) 44%, rgba(40, 31, 20, .28) 74%, rgba(40, 31, 20, .58) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(40,31,20,.1), rgba(40,31,20,.82) 96%),
        var(--gf-hero-image, radial-gradient(circle at 70% 35%, #a88d5f, #4a3d2e 68%));
}
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-world-card { background: rgba(48, 38, 25, .82); }
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-hero--portal::after { background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--gf-bg)); }
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-development-panel__art { background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gf-panel), transparent 34%), linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(45,34,22,.68), transparent 42%), var(--gf-feature-image, radial-gradient(circle at 55% 45%, #c6aa74, #6b5437)); }

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .gf-hero__inner--portal { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(310px, .66fr); gap: 3rem; }
    .gf-pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .gf-news-portal { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(330px, .95fr); }
    .gf-development-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .gf-header { position: relative; }
    .gf-navbar { min-height: 64px; }
    .gf-brand img { width: min(var(--gf-logo-width, 330px), 142px); }
    .gf-navigation { top: 100%; }
    .gf-hero--portal,
    .gf-hero__inner--portal { min-height: auto; }
    .gf-hero__inner--portal { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-top: 5rem; padding-bottom: 7rem; }
    .gf-hero__content--portal { max-width: 800px; }
    .gf-world-card { width: min(620px, 100%); }
    .gf-world-ribbon { margin-top: -2rem; }
    .gf-world-ribbon__inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .gf-world-ribbon__inner > div:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-line); }
    .gf-world-ribbon__inner > div:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-line); }
    .gf-section-heading--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; gap: 1rem; }
    .gf-news-portal { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-news-stack { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); grid-template-rows: none; }
    .gf-news-compact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-news-compact__media { min-height: 140px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-line); }
    .gf-news-compact__media img,
    .gf-news-compact__media > span { height: 140px; min-height: 140px; }
    .gf-development-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-development-panel__art { min-height: 420px; order: -1; }
    .gf-development-panel__art { background-image: linear-gradient(0deg, var(--gf-panel), transparent 38%), linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(4,7,8,.5), transparent 62%), var(--gf-feature-image, radial-gradient(circle at 55% 45%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 14%, var(--gf-surface-raised)), var(--gf-bg))); }
    .gf-final-cta__inner { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
    .gf-final-cta__actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .gf-navbar { width: calc(100% - 24px); }
    .gf-hero__inner--portal { width: calc(100% - 28px); padding-top: 4rem; padding-bottom: 6rem; }
    .gf-hero__content--portal h1 { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 15vw, 4.8rem); }
    .gf-hero__lead { font-size: 1rem; }
    .gf-hero__traits { display: grid; gap: .55rem; }
    .gf-world-card__header { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
    .gf-world-card__facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-world-card__facts div { padding: .85rem 0; border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(234, 211, 159, .12); }
    .gf-world-card__facts div:first-child { border-top: 0; }
    .gf-world-ribbon { padding-inline: 14px; }
    .gf-world-ribbon__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-world-ribbon__inner > div { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gf-line); }
    .gf-world-ribbon__inner > div:first-child { border-top: 0; }
    .gf-home-section { width: calc(100% - 28px); }
    .gf-section-heading--actions { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
    .gf-pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-pillar-card { min-height: 280px; }
    .gf-news-feature__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
    .gf-news-stack { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-news-compact { grid-template-columns: 120px minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .gf-news-compact__media { min-height: 100%; border-right: 1px solid var(--gf-line); border-bottom: 0; }
    .gf-news-compact__media img,
    .gf-news-compact__media > span { height: 100%; min-height: 135px; }
    .gf-development-panel__copy { padding: 2rem 1.35rem 2.4rem; }
    .gf-development-panel__art { min-height: 300px; }
    .gf-development-panel__caption { left: 1rem; right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; }
    .gf-callout-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-final-cta { padding-inline: 14px; }
    .gf-final-cta__inner { padding: 2rem 1.35rem; }
    .gf-final-cta__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
    .gf-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-footer__legal { align-items: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gf-hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
    .gf-hero__text-link { width: 100%; }
    .gf-news-compact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gf-news-compact__media { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gf-line); }
    .gf-promo-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* Homepage retains its floating in-world masthead, while internal pages use the sticky header. */
.gf-home .gf-header {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: .75rem 18px 0;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    backdrop-filter: none;
}
.gf-home .gf-announcement + .gf-header { top: 28px; }
.gf-home .gf-nav-shell {
    width: min(var(--gf-content), 100%);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 211, 159, .18);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(6, 10, 12, .72);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.26), inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.035);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(120%);
}
.gf-home .gf-navbar { width: calc(100% - 24px); min-height: 64px; }
.gf-home .gf-brand img { max-height: 42px; }
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-home .gf-nav-shell { background: rgba(45, 35, 23, .74); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .gf-home .gf-header { padding-inline: 12px; }
    .gf-home .gf-navbar { min-height: 62px; }
}


/* Guardfall 0.5.2 refinement pass
   Tightens the homepage rhythm, restores a dark editorial surface and gives the
   world pillars more Guardfall-specific map/interface character. */

.gf-skip-link {
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(calc(-100% - 2rem));
    color: #f3efe7;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 211, 159, .34);
    background: rgba(5, 9, 10, .96);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, .42);
    font-family: var(--gf-font-display);
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 150ms ease, opacity 150ms ease;
}
.gf-skip-link:focus,
.gf-skip-link:focus-visible {
    top: 1rem;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
    outline: 2px solid var(--gf-accent-bright);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}
.gf-skip-link:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(calc(-100% - 2rem));
    outline: 0;
}

.gf-world-section {
    position: relative;
}
.gf-world-section::before {
    content: "WORLD / 01";
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(var(--gf-section-gap) + .25rem);
    right: 0;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 16%, transparent);
    font-family: var(--gf-font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 7vw, 6.6rem);
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: -.1em;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.gf-world-section .gf-section-heading,
.gf-world-section .gf-pillar-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.gf-section-heading h2 {
    max-width: 980px;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.7vw, 3.8rem);
    letter-spacing: -.05em;
}
.gf-section-heading--split {
    gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}

.gf-pillar-card {
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 1.55rem 1.55rem 1.45rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 7%, transparent), transparent 42%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface-raised) 24%, transparent), transparent 55%),
        var(--gf-panel);
}
.gf-pillar-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .22;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 10%, transparent) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 10%, transparent) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 42px 42px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(145deg, black, transparent 68%);
}
.gf-pillar-card::after {
    inset: auto -12% -29% 18%;
    height: 60%;
}
.gf-pillar-card__motif {
    position: absolute;
    right: -1.05rem;
    top: 1.5rem;
    z-index: -1;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 10%, transparent);
    font-size: clamp(5.5rem, 9vw, 8.8rem);
    line-height: 1;
    transform: rotate(-7deg);
    transition: color var(--gf-transition), transform 260ms ease;
}
.gf-pillar-card--fight .gf-pillar-card__motif { top: auto; bottom: 1rem; transform: rotate(8deg); }
.gf-pillar-card--progress .gf-pillar-card__motif { right: -.3rem; transform: rotate(-13deg); }
.gf-pillar-card--belong .gf-pillar-card__motif { top: auto; bottom: .2rem; transform: rotate(5deg); }
.gf-pillar-card:hover .gf-pillar-card__motif {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 17%, transparent);
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.035);
}
.gf-pillar-card__icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 14%, transparent), transparent),
        color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-bg) 72%, transparent);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
}
.gf-pillar-card h3 {
    max-width: 250px;
}
.gf-pillar-card > p:not(.gf-kicker) {
    max-width: 290px;
}
.gf-pillar-card__index {
    right: 1.35rem;
    bottom: .75rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

/* The old .gf-news-section rule used --gf-bg-soft, which became a flat grey slab.
   This is now an intentional dark editorial chamber with its own internal rhythm. */
.gf-news-section--portal {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: var(--gf-section-gap);
    padding: clamp(2.4rem, 4.7vw, 4rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--gf-line);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 7%, transparent), transparent 28rem),
        linear-gradient(145deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface-raised) 38%, transparent), transparent 55%),
        color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-bg) 76%, var(--gf-surface) 24%);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2), inset 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .025);
}
.gf-news-section--portal::before {
    content: "JOURNAL / LIVE";
    position: absolute;
    right: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    top: 1.25rem;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 12%, transparent);
    font-family: var(--gf-font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: -.09em;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.gf-news-section--portal > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.gf-news-section--portal .gf-section-heading {
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
}
.gf-news-feature,
.gf-news-compact,
.gf-news-stack__empty {
    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 3.5%, transparent), transparent 42%),
        color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-panel) 94%, black 6%);
}
.gf-news-feature__media {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 8.8;
}
.gf-news-feature__copy {
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.7vw, 2rem);
}
.gf-news-feature__copy h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.25vw, 2.25rem);
}
.gf-news-compact {
    grid-template-columns: 158px minmax(0, 1fr);
}
.gf-news-compact__copy > p:not(.gf-meta) {
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    display: -webkit-box;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gf-development-section {
    padding-top: var(--gf-section-gap);
}
.gf-development-panel {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(420px, .92fr);
}
.gf-development-panel__copy {
    padding: clamp(2.35rem, 4.5vw, 4.7rem);
}
.gf-development-panel__copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.75rem);
}
.gf-development-panel__art {
    min-height: 450px;
    background-position: center 42%;
}
.gf-development-panel__art::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 72% 18%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent-bright) 9%, transparent), transparent 17rem),
        linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-panel) 96%, transparent), transparent 26%);
}
.gf-development-panel__caption {
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 420px;
}
.gf-development-panel__note {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.gf-final-cta {
    margin-top: var(--gf-section-gap);
    padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem);
}
.gf-final-cta__inner {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 92% 14%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 10%, transparent), transparent 20rem),
        linear-gradient(105deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 7%, transparent), transparent 58%),
        var(--gf-panel);
}

[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-news-section--portal {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 12%, transparent), transparent 28rem),
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .16), transparent 55%),
        color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface) 90%, var(--gf-bg) 10%);
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .gf-development-panel {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .gf-world-section::before {
        top: calc(var(--gf-section-gap) + 1rem);
        font-size: 4rem;
    }
    .gf-news-section--portal {
        padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    }
    .gf-development-panel {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .gf-world-section::before,
    .gf-news-section--portal::before {
        display: none;
    }
    .gf-news-section--portal {
        width: calc(100% - 28px);
        padding: 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 13px;
    }
    .gf-pillar-card {
        min-height: 250px;
    }
    .gf-pillar-card__motif {
        font-size: 7rem;
    }
    .gf-development-panel__art {
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gf-news-section--portal {
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* Guardfall 0.5.3 — restored four-palette system and icon contrast hardening */
[data-gf-theme="classic"] {
    --gf-bg-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-bg) 84%, white 16%);
    --gf-panel: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface) 94%, black 6%);
    --gf-panel-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface-raised) 86%, transparent);
    --gf-header: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-bg) 88%, transparent);
    --gf-line: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 27%, transparent);
    --gf-line-strong: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 58%, transparent);
    --gf-button-ink: #1e170b;
    --gf-scroll-bg: #29282b;
    --gf-scroll-bg-raised: #39373c;
    --gf-scroll-ink: #f2eee7;
    --gf-scroll-muted: #b8b0a6;
    --gf-scroll-line: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 40%, transparent);
    --gf-scroll-edge: #d0a344;
    --gf-scroll-edge-dark: #75551f;
    --gf-scroll-shadow: 0 32px 96px rgba(0, 0, 0, .46);
    --gf-input-bg: #171719;
    --gf-input-text: var(--gf-text);
    --gf-input-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 30%, transparent);
    --gf-hero-link-bg: rgba(11, 11, 12, .82);
    --gf-footer-bg: #070707;
    --gf-footer-text: #ded9d0;
    --gf-footer-muted: #aaa298;
    --gf-footer-heading: #f0c65a;
    --gf-footer-line: rgba(240, 198, 90, .19);
    --gf-icon-color: #d8aa4b;
    --gf-icon-soft: rgba(216, 170, 75, .12);
    color-scheme: dark;
}

[data-gf-theme="blue"] {
    --gf-bg-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-bg) 82%, white 18%);
    --gf-panel: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface) 95%, black 5%);
    --gf-panel-soft: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface-raised) 86%, transparent);
    --gf-header: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-bg) 88%, transparent);
    --gf-line: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 25%, transparent);
    --gf-line-strong: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 56%, transparent);
    --gf-button-ink: #18140d;
    --gf-scroll-bg: #132a3d;
    --gf-scroll-bg-raised: #1e3a52;
    --gf-scroll-ink: #edf3f6;
    --gf-scroll-muted: #aebdca;
    --gf-scroll-line: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 34%, transparent);
    --gf-scroll-edge: #c7a65f;
    --gf-scroll-edge-dark: #70592d;
    --gf-scroll-shadow: 0 32px 96px rgba(1, 8, 16, .48);
    --gf-input-bg: #091725;
    --gf-input-text: var(--gf-text);
    --gf-input-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-accent) 27%, transparent);
    --gf-hero-link-bg: rgba(5, 16, 28, .8);
    --gf-footer-bg: #040b12;
    --gf-footer-text: #d7e1e8;
    --gf-footer-muted: #a0b0bc;
    --gf-footer-heading: #efd183;
    --gf-footer-line: rgba(239, 209, 131, .18);
    --gf-icon-color: #d9b96d;
    --gf-icon-soft: rgba(217, 185, 109, .11);
    color-scheme: dark;
}

[data-gf-theme="midnight"] {
    --gf-icon-color: #d7bc84;
    --gf-icon-soft: rgba(215, 188, 132, .11);
}

[data-gf-theme="tan"] {
    --gf-icon-color: #765022;
    --gf-icon-soft: rgba(118, 80, 34, .11);
}

/* Four-theme picker */
.gf-theme-picker { flex: 0 0 auto; }
.gf-theme-toggle.dropdown-toggle::after { display: none; }
.gf-theme-toggle > .bi {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 1.15rem;
    height: 1.15rem;
    color: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}
.gf-theme-menu {
    width: min(340px, calc(100vw - 28px));
    padding: .55rem;
}
.gf-theme-menu__heading {
    padding: .45rem .65rem .55rem;
    color: var(--gf-muted);
    font-size: .62rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gf-theme-option {
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 32px minmax(0, 1fr) 20px;
    gap: .7rem;
    align-items: center;
    padding: .68rem;
    border: 0;
    text-align: left;
}
.gf-theme-option__copy {
    min-width: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: .12rem;
}
.gf-theme-option__copy strong {
    color: var(--gf-text);
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.gf-theme-option__copy small {
    color: var(--gf-muted);
    font-family: var(--gf-font-body, Inter, sans-serif);
    font-size: .7rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.gf-theme-option__check {
    visibility: hidden;
    color: var(--gf-accent-bright);
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.gf-theme-option.active .gf-theme-option__check { visibility: visible; }
.gf-theme-swatch {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: block;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    border-radius: 7px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.gf-theme-swatch--midnight { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #070c10 0 60%, #c8aa72 60%); }
.gf-theme-swatch--classic { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #242326 0 60%, #f0c65a 60%); }
.gf-theme-swatch--blue { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e2132 0 60%, #caa85e 60%); }
.gf-theme-swatch--tan { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfcba4 0 60%, #8c6336 60%); }

/* Bootstrap Icons inherit through pseudo-elements. Explicit foregrounds prevent
   light-palette utility rules from washing out or clipping the icon glyphs. */
.guardfall-site .bi {
    color: inherit;
    opacity: 1;
    text-shadow: none;
}
.guardfall-site .bi::before {
    color: inherit;
    opacity: 1;
    font-family: bootstrap-icons !important;
    font-style: normal !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    line-height: 1;
    text-shadow: none;
    vertical-align: -.125em;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
.gf-world-ribbon i,
.gf-pillar-card__icon,
.gf-development-panel__note i,
.gf-news-stack__empty i,
.gf-news-feature__placeholder,
.gf-news-compact__media > span {
    color: var(--gf-icon-color, var(--gf-accent));
}
.gf-pillar-card__icon {
    border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-icon-color, var(--gf-accent)) 30%, transparent);
    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-icon-color, var(--gf-accent)) 15%, transparent), transparent),
        color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-bg) 72%, transparent);
}
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-pillar-card__icon {
    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(118, 80, 34, .13), transparent),
        rgba(255, 248, 229, .5);
}
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-pillar-card__motif {
    color: rgba(103, 70, 31, .13);
}
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-pillar-card:hover .gf-pillar-card__motif {
    color: rgba(103, 70, 31, .19);
}
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-news-compact__copy > a:last-child,
[data-gf-theme="tan"] .gf-theme-toggle {
    color: #5e421f;
}

/* Theme-specific portal atmosphere. */
[data-gf-theme="classic"] body.guardfall-site {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% -10rem, rgba(199, 155, 66, .13), transparent 54rem),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #171618, var(--gf-bg));
}
[data-gf-theme="blue"] body.guardfall-site {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% -10rem, rgba(77, 126, 170, .2), transparent 58rem),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0d2031, var(--gf-bg));
}
[data-gf-theme="classic"] .gf-news-section--portal {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(240, 198, 90, .08), transparent 28rem),
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .025), transparent 55%),
        color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface) 91%, var(--gf-bg) 9%);
}
[data-gf-theme="blue"] .gf-news-section--portal {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(89, 143, 190, .13), transparent 30rem),
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .025), transparent 55%),
        color-mix(in srgb, var(--gf-surface) 91%, var(--gf-bg) 9%);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .gf-theme-menu { width: min(320px, calc(100vw - 20px)); }
    .gf-theme-option__copy small { display: none; }
}