:root {
    --ink: #0B0908;
    --ink-2: #14100D;
    --bone: #EAE3D2;
    --bone-dim: #C9C1AE;
    --smoke: #8B857A;
    --gold: #F0C14B;
    --gold-deep: #C98500;
    --gold-dark: #8A6A1F;
    --ember: #C24B41;
    --hairline: rgba(240, 193, 75, 0.18);
    --card: rgba(20, 16, 13, 0.72);
    --serif: "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    --fell: "IM Fell English", Georgia, serif;
    --sans: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  }
  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-x: clip; }
  body {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--bone);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  ::selection { background: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--ink); }

  /* ---------- grain + glow ---------- */
  body::before {
    content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='140' height='140' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.05'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }
  .glow {
    position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: min(1100px, 100vw); aspect-ratio: 1.6; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(240,193,75,0.10) 0%, rgba(201,133,0,0.05) 38%, transparent 68%);
  }

  .wrap { max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  /* ---------- typography helpers ---------- */
  .label {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--smoke);
  }
  .label .sep { color: var(--gold-deep); padding: 0 6px; }
  .gold-text {
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, var(--gold-dark) 5%, var(--gold) 32%, #FFF6DC 50%, #F7D774 65%, var(--gold-dark) 95%);
    background-size: 220% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
    animation: shimmer 6s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes shimmer { to { background-position: -220% 0; } }
  .rule {
    height: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0 auto;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), transparent);
  }

  /* ---------- reveals ---------- */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s ease; }
  .reveal.go { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

  /* ---------- nav ---------- */
  header {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 50;
    background: rgba(11, 9, 8, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  }
  .nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 64px; }
  .wordmark { display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.2; }
  .wordmark .q { font-family: var(--fell); font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; color: var(--bone); }
  .wordmark .a { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); text-align: justify; text-align-last: justify; margin-right: -0.34em; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-links a {
    color: var(--bone-dim); text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-cta {
    color: var(--ink) !important; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
    padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 3px; font-weight: 700 !important;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); }

  /* ---------- nav dropdowns ---------- */
  .nav-item { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; height: 64px; }
  .nav-item > a .caret { display: inline-block; font-size: 8px; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-left: 5px; transform: translateY(-1px); transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
  .nav-item:hover > a .caret { transform: translateY(1px); }
  .nav-drop {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    min-width: 248px; padding: 10px;
    background: rgba(11, 9, 8, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, visibility 0.18s;
    z-index: 60;
  }
  .nav-item:hover .nav-drop, .nav-item:focus-within .nav-drop {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }
  .nav-drop a { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 9px; padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 12.5px; white-space: nowrap; }
  .nav-drop a:hover { background: rgba(240, 193, 75, 0.07); }
  .nav-drop .dd-n { font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--gold-deep); min-width: 18px; }
  .nav-drop .dd-all { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); margin-top: 6px; padding-top: 10px; color: var(--smoke); font-size: 11.5px; }

  .menu-btn { display: block; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--hairline); color: var(--bone); border-radius: 4px; padding: 6px 10px; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; }
  .menu-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--gold); }

  /* ---------- collapsed menu panel (all screen sizes) ---------- */
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex; position: absolute; top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column; gap: 0; background: rgba(11,9,8,0.97);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); padding: 12px 24px 20px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 64px); overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-links.open a { padding: 11px 0; font-size: 15px; }
  .nav-links.open .nav-cta { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 12px; padding: 10px 18px; }
  .nav-links.open .nav-item { display: block; height: auto; }
  .nav-links.open .nav-item > a { display: block; }
  .nav-links.open .caret { display: none; }
  .nav-links.open .nav-drop {
    display: block; position: static; transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto; background: none; backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    border: 0; box-shadow: none; min-width: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 16px; transition: none;
  }
  .nav-links.open .nav-drop a { padding: 8px 10px; font-size: 13px; }
  @media (min-width: 761px) {
    .nav-links.open {
      left: auto; right: 24px; width: 340px;
      border: 1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius: 12px;
      box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    }
  }

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-align: center; position: relative; padding: 120px 0 80px;
  }
  .hero .glow { top: 8%; }
  .hero-label { margin-bottom: 34px; }
  .question {
    font-family: var(--fell); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(42px, 8.5vw, 96px); line-height: 1.08;
    color: var(--bone); letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }
  .question .w { opacity: 0; display: inline-block; transform: translateY(10px); filter: blur(4px); transition: opacity 1.1s ease, transform 1.1s ease, filter 1.1s ease; }
  .question.go .w { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
  .answer-block { margin-top: 44px; opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.96); transition: opacity 1s ease 0.2s, transform 1s ease 0.2s; }
  .answer-block.go { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .answer-rule { width: 120px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
  .answer {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px); letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding-left: 0.28em; /* balance letterspacing */
  }
  .answer-ref { margin-top: 14px; }
  .hero-mission {
    max-width: 620px; margin: 40px auto 0; font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--bone-dim);
  }
  .hero-mission strong { color: var(--bone); font-weight: 600; }
  .hero-ctas { margin-top: 40px; display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .btn {
    display: inline-block; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 3px; transition: all 0.22s ease;
  }
  .btn-gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep)); color: var(--ink); }
  .btn-gold:hover { filter: brightness(1.12); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .btn-ghost { border: 1px solid var(--hairline); color: var(--bone); }
  .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--gold); }
  .scroll-cue {
    position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: var(--smoke); font-size: 20px; animation: bob 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; text-decoration: none;
  }
  @keyframes bob { 0%,100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); } 50% { transform: translate(-50%, 8px); } }

  /* ---------- thesis ---------- */
  .thesis { padding: 120px 0 100px; text-align: center; position: relative; }
  .thesis .glow { top: -10%; opacity: 0.6; }
  .thesis-verse {
    font-family: var(--fell); font-size: clamp(26px, 4.6vw, 46px); line-height: 1.35;
    max-width: 880px; margin: 30px auto 0; color: var(--bone);
  }
  .wither { display: inline-block; transition: opacity 2.2s ease, filter 2.2s ease; }
  .thesis.go .wither { opacity: 0.28; filter: blur(1.5px); }
  .stand { white-space: nowrap; }
  .thesis-ref { margin-top: 26px; }
  .fact-row {
    margin-top: 64px; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .fact {
    padding: 8px 44px; border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline); text-align: center;
  }
  .fact:first-child { border-left: 0; }
  .fact .n { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.1; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
  .fact .d { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--smoke); margin-top: 6px; }

  /* ---------- section scaffolding ---------- */
  section.band { padding: 110px 0; position: relative; }
  .band-head { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 64px; }
  .band-head h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(30px, 4.6vw, 48px);
    line-height: 1.12; margin-top: 18px; color: var(--bone);
  }
  .band-head p { color: var(--smoke); margin-top: 16px; font-size: 15.5px; }

  /* ---------- seven fronts ---------- */
  .fronts { border-top: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.08); background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(20,16,13,0.5) 20%, transparent); }
  .front-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
  .front-card {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-decoration: none;
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.12); border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 28px 26px 24px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }
  .front-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(240,193,75,0.45); transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(240,193,75,0.08);
  }
  .front-card .numeral {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .front-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--bone); margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .front-card .verse {
    font-family: var(--fell); font-style: italic; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.85; margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .front-card .verse .ref { font-style: normal; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--smoke); display: block; margin-top: 6px; }
  .front-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--bone-dim); flex: 1; }
  .front-card .go-read {
    margin-top: 18px; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .front-card:hover .go-read { color: var(--gold); }
  .front-card.wide { grid-column: span 3; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 34px; }
  .front-card.wide > div:first-child { flex: 0 0 auto; }
  .front-card.wide h3 { font-size: 28px; }
  .front-card.wide .body { flex: 1; }
  .umbrella { text-align: center; margin-top: 44px; color: var(--smoke); font-size: 14px; max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .umbrella em { font-family: var(--fell); color: var(--bone-dim); }

  /* ---------- evidence ---------- */
  .evidence-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; align-items: stretch; }
  .ev-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.12); border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 30px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .ev-card:hover { border-color: rgba(240,193,75,0.4); }
  .ev-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 25px; color: var(--bone); margin: 10px 0 10px; }
  .ev-card > p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--bone-dim); }
  .ev-card .btn { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 22px; padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 12px; }

  .mini-compare { margin: 18px 0 4px; border: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.15); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 13px; }
  .mc-row { padding: 13px 15px; }
  .mc-row.kjb { background: rgba(240,193,75,0.06); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.15); }
  .mc-row .tag { font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .mc-row.kjb .tag { color: var(--gold); }
  .mc-row.modern .tag { color: var(--ember); }
  .mc-row .vtext { font-family: var(--fell); line-height: 1.55; color: var(--bone); }
  .mc-row.modern .vtext { color: var(--bone-dim); }
  .cut { color: var(--ember); text-decoration: line-through; text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px; opacity: 0.75; }
  .gone { color: var(--ember); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

  .counter-wrap { margin: 20px 0 6px; text-align: center; }
  .big-count {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 44px; line-height: 1.1;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }
  .count-eq { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; color: var(--smoke); margin-top: 4px; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
  .count-eq b { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

  .index-teaser { margin: 20px 0 6px; }
  .it-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 9px; }
  .it-bar .nm { font-size: 11px; color: var(--bone-dim); width: 86px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
  .it-bar .track { flex: 1; height: 6px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(240,193,75,0.1); overflow: hidden; }
  .it-bar .fill { height: 100%; width: 0; border-radius: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold)); transition: width 1.4s ease; }
  .it-bar .sc { font-size: 11px; color: var(--smoke); width: 24px; text-align: right; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

  /* ---------- watch ---------- */
  .watch-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
  .vid-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.12); border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none; transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .vid-card:hover { border-color: rgba(240,193,75,0.4); }
  .vid-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(240,193,75,0.12), rgba(11,9,8,0.9) 75%);
    position: relative;
  }
  .vid-thumb .play {
    width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.5); color: var(--gold); font-size: 18px; padding-left: 4px;
    background: rgba(11,9,8,0.6); transition: all 0.22s ease;
  }
  .vid-card:hover .play { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); }
  .vid-meta { padding: 16px 18px 18px; }
  .vid-meta .t { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--bone); line-height: 1.4; }
  .vid-meta .s { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--smoke); margin-top: 6px; }

  /* ---------- gospel ---------- */
  .gospel {
    padding: 140px 0; text-align: center; position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 60%, rgba(240,193,75,0.13), transparent 65%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.1);
  }
  .gospel h2 {
    font-family: var(--fell); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 5.4vw, 54px); color: var(--bone); margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .gospel .vtext {
    font-family: var(--fell); font-size: clamp(17px, 2.4vw, 22px); line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 640px; margin: 28px auto 0; color: var(--bone-dim);
  }
  .gospel .vtext b { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 400; }
  .gospel .btn { margin-top: 40px; padding: 16px 40px; font-size: 14px; }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); padding: 64px 0 44px; background: rgba(11,9,8,0.6); }
  .foot-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .foot-grid h4 { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--smoke); margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .foot-grid a { display: block; color: var(--bone-dim); text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; padding: 4px 0; }
  .foot-grid a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .foot-brand .q { font-family: var(--fell); font-style: italic; font-size: 19px; color: var(--bone); }
  .foot-brand .a { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-top: 3px; }
  .foot-brand p { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--smoke); margin-top: 16px; max-width: 260px; }
  .foot-verse {
    text-align: center; margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 34px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.08);
    font-family: var(--fell); font-style: italic; font-size: 15px; color: var(--bone-dim);
  }
  .foot-verse .ref { font-family: var(--sans); font-style: normal; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; color: var(--smoke); display: block; margin-top: 8px; }
  .foot-legal { text-align: center; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--smoke); margin-top: 26px; }
  .foot-legal a { color: var(--gold-deep); text-decoration: none; }

  /* ---------- responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .front-grid, .evidence-grid, .watch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .front-card.wide { grid-column: span 2; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0; }
    .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .front-grid, .evidence-grid, .watch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    /* Some Watch bands set an inline 2-col grid; override it so video cards stack full-width on phones. */
    .watch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .front-card.wide { grid-column: span 1; }
    .fact { padding: 8px 22px; }
    .fact .n { font-size: 26px; }
    section.band { padding: 80px 0; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
    .reveal, .question .w, .answer-block { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; filter: none !important; }
    .thesis .wither { opacity: 0.35 !important; }
    .it-bar .fill { width: var(--w) !important; }
  }

/* ================= shared page components (pillars, tools) ================= */

/* breadcrumb + pillar hero */
.pillar-hero { padding: 150px 0 60px; text-align: center; position: relative; }
.pillar-hero .glow { top: -6%; }
.crumb { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.crumb a { color: var(--smoke); text-decoration: none; }
.crumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.numeral-big {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(46px, 7vw, 74px);
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pillar-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(36px, 6vw, 62px);
  line-height: 1.08; color: var(--bone); margin: 10px 0 26px;
}
.anchor-verse {
  font-family: var(--fell); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(17px, 2.4vw, 22px);
  line-height: 1.6; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--bone);
}
.anchor-verse .ref { display: block; margin-top: 14px; font-style: normal; }
.pillar-intro { max-width: 680px; margin: 34px auto 0; font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--bone-dim); }
.pillar-intro strong { color: var(--bone); font-weight: 600; }

/* the serpent's voice callout */
.q-callout {
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 42px; padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid rgba(194,75,65,0.25); border-left: 3px solid var(--ember);
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.q-callout .qt { font-family: var(--fell); font-style: italic; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--bone); }
.q-callout .ql { margin-top: 12px; }

/* prose */
.prose { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 16px; color: var(--bone-dim); }
.prose h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 27px; line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--bone); margin: 46px 0 14px;
}
.prose p { margin: 0 0 18px; }
.prose strong { color: var(--bone); font-weight: 600; }
.prose em { font-family: var(--fell); color: var(--bone); }
.prose a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.3); }
.prose a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }

/* scripture block: the Word, in gold frame */
.scripture {
  font-family: var(--fell); font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--bone);
  background: rgba(240,193,75,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.2);
  border-radius: 6px; padding: 24px 28px; margin: 26px 0;
}
.scripture .ref { display: block; margin-top: 12px; }
.scripture b { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 400; }

/* documented quote (men's words, with source) */
.doc-quote {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 22px 26px; margin: 26px 0;
}
.doc-quote .qt { font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: var(--bone); line-height: 1.6; }
.doc-quote .src { display: block; margin-top: 12px; }
.doc-quote .src b { color: var(--bone-dim); font-weight: 600; }

/* chips */
.chip {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline); color: var(--bone-dim);
}
.chip.red { border-color: rgba(194,75,65,0.5); color: var(--ember); }
.chip.gold { border-color: rgba(240,193,75,0.5); color: var(--gold); }

/* the answer band */
.answer-band {
  text-align: center; padding: 110px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(240,193,75,0.08), transparent 65%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.1);
}
.answer-band h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(30px, 4.6vw, 46px);
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.answer-band .prose { text-align: left; margin-top: 34px; }

/* prev / next front navigation */
.next-front { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.nf-card {
  display: block; text-decoration: none; background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius: 6px; padding: 24px 26px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.nf-card:hover { border-color: rgba(240,193,75,0.45); }
.nf-card .dir { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--smoke); }
.nf-card .t { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 22px; color: var(--bone); margin-top: 8px; }
.nf-card.pending { opacity: 0.65; cursor: default; }
.nf-card.next { text-align: right; }

/* band separator */
.band-line { border-top: 1px solid rgba(240,193,75,0.08); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pillar-hero { padding: 130px 0 40px; }
  .next-front { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .answer-band { padding: 80px 0; }
}

/* ---------- emblem ---------- */
.hero-emblem {
  display: block; width: 132px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 28px;
}
.about-emblem { display: block; width: 156px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 14px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .hero-emblem { width: 104px; } .about-emblem { width: 120px; } }

/* ---------- click-to-load YouTube facades ---------- */
.vid-card[data-yt] { cursor: pointer; }
.vid-card[data-yt] .vid-thumb {
  position: relative; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.vid-card[data-yt] .vid-thumb::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,9,8,0.15), rgba(11,9,8,0.4));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vid-card[data-yt] .play { position: relative; z-index: 2; }