/* === Font Faces === */
    @font-face {
      font-family: 'YoungSerif';
      src: url('../fonts/YoungSerif-Regular.ttf') format('truetype');
      font-weight: 400;
    }
    @font-face {
      font-family: 'InstrumentSans';
      src: url('../fonts/InstrumentSans-Regular.ttf') format('truetype');
      font-weight: 400;
    }
    @font-face {
      font-family: 'InstrumentSans';
      src: url('../fonts/InstrumentSans-Bold.ttf') format('truetype');
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    @font-face {
      font-family: 'InstrumentSans';
      src: url('../fonts/InstrumentSans-Italic.ttf') format('truetype');
      font-weight: 400;
      font-style: italic;
    }
    @font-face {
      font-family: 'InstrumentSerif';
      src: url('../fonts/InstrumentSerif-Regular.ttf') format('truetype');
      font-weight: 400;
    }
    @font-face {
      font-family: 'ArsenalSC';
      src: url('../fonts/ArsenalSC-Regular.ttf') format('truetype');
      font-weight: 400;
    }
    @font-face {
      font-family: 'DMMono';
      src: url('../fonts/DMMono-Regular.ttf') format('truetype');
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    /* === Theme Variables — Fresh Gradient === */
    :root {
      --bg: #FAF6F0;
      --bg2: #F3EEE5;
      --ink: #2B2420;
      --muted: #8B7F73;
      --rule: #E5DED2;
      --accent: #8B4513;
      --accent2: #C9963B;
      --font-heading: 'YoungSerif', 'ArsenalSC', Georgia, serif;
      --font-body: 'InstrumentSans', 'ArsenalSC', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'PingFang SC', 'Microsoft YaHei', sans-serif;
      --font-serif: 'InstrumentSerif', Georgia, serif;
      --font-mono: 'DMMono', monospace;
      --max: 1200px;
    }

    /* === Base Reset === */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      color: var(--ink);
      background: var(--bg);
      line-height: 1.8;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
    a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; transition: color .25s; }
    a:hover { color: var(--accent2); }

    /* Fresh Gradient — page ambient background */
    body::before {
      content: '';
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: -1;
      pointer-events: none;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 0%, rgba(201,150,59,0.12), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 30%, rgba(139,69,19,0.08), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(201,150,59,0.10), transparent 70%);
    }

    /* === Top Navigation === */
    .topnav {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 100;
      padding: 0 2rem;
      height: 64px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      background: rgba(250,246,240,0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229,222,210,0.6);
      transition: box-shadow .3s;
    }
    .topnav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(43,36,32,0.06); }
    .brand {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .brand .brand-sub {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-left: 0.4rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    }
    .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }
    .nav-links a {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      opacity: 0.7;
      padding: 0.4rem 0;
      position: relative;
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .nav-links a::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -2px; left: 0;
      height: 2px; width: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
      transition: width .3s;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--accent); }
    .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .nav-links { display: none; }
      .nav-links.open { display: flex; position: absolute; top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0; flex-direction: column; background: var(--bg); padding: 1rem 2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
      .nav-toggle { display: block; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0.5rem; }
    }
    .nav-toggle { display: none; }
    .nav-toggle span {
      display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--ink); margin: 5px 0;
      transition: .3s;
    }

    /* === Hero Section === */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 0 2rem;
      margin-top: 0;
    }
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
    }
    .hero-bg img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }
    .hero-bg::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(43,36,32,0.75) 0%, rgba(43,36,32,0.35) 40%, rgba(43,36,32,0.15) 70%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250,246,240,0) 60%, rgba(250,246,240,0.6) 100%);
    }
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 720px;
      color: #FAF6F0;
      padding-top: 4rem;
    }
    .hero-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(250,246,240,0.5);
      border-radius: 40px;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    }
    .hero h1 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.05;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }
    .hero h1 .en-sub {
      display: block;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.28em;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.4em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(250,246,240,0.75);
      margin-top: 0.8rem;
    }
    .hero-lead {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
      line-height: 1.75;
      max-width: 560px;
      color: rgba(250,246,240,0.9);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .hero-cta {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent2), var(--accent));
      color: #FAF6F0;
      font-weight: 500;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(139,69,19,0.35);
      transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
    }
    .hero-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(139,69,19,0.45); color: #FAF6F0; }

    .scroll-hint {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 2rem;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      color: rgba(250,246,240,0.7);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.3em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      z-index: 3;
    }
    .scroll-hint::after {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 1px; height: 40px;
      background: rgba(250,246,240,0.5);
      margin: 0.6rem auto 0;
      animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes scrollPulse {
      0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; opacity: 1; }
      50% { transform: scaleY(0.4); transform-origin: top; opacity: 0.3; }
    }

    /* === Section Base === */
    section.module {
      padding: 7rem 2rem;
      max-width: var(--max);
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    section.module.full-width {
      max-width: none;
      padding-left: 0;
      padding-right: 0;
    }
    .section-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }
    .section-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.35em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.15;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .section-subtitle {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
      color: var(--muted);
      max-width: 620px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      line-height: 1.75;
    }
    .section-divider {
      width: 60px; height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
      margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* === Philosophy Intro Section === */
    .philosophy {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(201,150,59,0.04));
    }
    .philosophy-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 2.5rem;
      margin-top: 3rem;
    }
    .philosophy-card {
      padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,150,59,0.12);
      border-radius: 16px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
    }
    .philosophy-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(139,69,19,0.08);
    }
    .philosophy-icon {
      width: 64px; height: 64px;
      margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
      border-radius: 50%;
      color: #FAF6F0;
      font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .philosophy-card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    .philosophy-card p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.8;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    }

    /* === Stories Module === */
    .stories-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 2rem;
    }
    .story-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(139,69,19,0.08);
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .story-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(139,69,19,0.12);
    }
    .story-card-img {
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .story-card-img img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform .6s;
    }
    .story-card:hover .story-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
    .story-card-body {
      padding: 1.8rem 1.8rem 2rem;
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .story-era {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent);
      background: rgba(139,69,19,0.08);
      padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
      border-radius: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      align-self: flex-start;
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .story-card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.55rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .story-card p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.85;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .story-meta {
      margin-top: 1.2rem;
      padding-top: 1rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .story-meta .quote-link {
      color: var(--accent);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* === Featured Quote === */
    .featured-quote {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
      color: #FAF6F0;
      padding: 5rem 2rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin: 3rem 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .featured-quote::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent 50%);
    }
    .featured-quote blockquote {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
      line-height: 1.6;
      font-style: italic;
    }
    .featured-quote blockquote::before {
      content: '"';
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 6rem;
      position: absolute;
      top: -3rem; left: -2rem;
      opacity: 0.25;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .featured-quote cite {
      display: block;
      margin-top: 2rem;
      font-style: normal;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      opacity: 0.85;
    }

    /* === Articles Module === */
    .articles-layout {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 2.5rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    .article-featured {
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(139,69,19,0.08);
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 3rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .article-featured::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 4px; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
    }
    .article-featured h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .article-featured .article-excerpt {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.9;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .article-featured .article-body {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      line-height: 1.95;
    }
    .article-featured .article-body p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .article-featured .article-body strong { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }

    .article-side {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(139,69,19,0.08);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 2rem;
    }
    .article-side h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }
    .article-side p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.85;
    }
    .article-side .article-meta {
      margin-top: 1.2rem;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .articles-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
      .article-featured { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    }

    /* === Timeline / Chart Section === */
    .timeline-section {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(139,69,19,0.03), transparent, rgba(201,150,59,0.04));
    }
    .chart-container {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(139,69,19,0.08);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 2.5rem;
    }
    .chart-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      color: var(--ink);
    }

    /* === Music Module === */
    .music-list {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .music-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.2rem;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(139,69,19,0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .music-item:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(139,69,19,0.1);
      border-color: rgba(139,69,19,0.2);
    }
    .music-artwork {
      width: 80px; height: 80px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      color: #FAF6F0;
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .music-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
    .music-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }
    .music-artist {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }
    .music-lyric {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      opacity: 0.75;
      font-style: italic;
      line-height: 1.5;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    }
    .music-era {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .music-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* === Video / Film Module === */
    .film-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 2rem;
    }
    .film-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(139,69,19,0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
    }
    .film-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(139,69,19,0.12);
    }
    .film-poster {
      aspect-ratio: 2/3;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      color: #FAF6F0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .film-poster::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent 60%);
    }
    .film-poster .play-icon {
      position: absolute;
      top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      background: rgba(250,246,240,0.25);
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0;
    }
    .film-poster .play-icon::after {
      content: '▶';
      color: #FAF6F0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin-left: 3px;
    }
    .film-rank {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 5rem;
      position: absolute;
      top: 0.5rem; left: 1rem;
      opacity: 0.25;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .film-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .film-year {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      opacity: 0.85;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      margin-top: 0.3rem;
    }
    .film-body {
      padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .film-desc {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .film-tags {
      display: flex; gap: 0.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .film-tag {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
      background: rgba(139,69,19,0.08);
      color: var(--accent);
      border-radius: 12px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .film-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
    @media (max-width: 600px) { .film-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* === Inspiration Section === */
    .inspiration-section {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201,150,59,0.05), rgba(139,69,19,0.04));
    }
    .inspiration-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    .inspiration-step {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(139,69,19,0.08);
      border-radius: 16px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .step-number {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 3rem;
      color: var(--accent2);
      opacity: 0.3;
      position: absolute;
      top: 1rem; left: 1.5rem;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .step-icon {
      font-size: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .inspiration-step h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .inspiration-step p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.75;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .inspiration-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
    @media (max-width: 500px) { .inspiration-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* === Letter to Brothers === */
    .letter {
      max-width: 760px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 4rem 2.5rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(139,69,19,0.1);
      border-radius: 20px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .letter::before, .letter::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 80px; height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent));
    }
    .letter::before { top: 2rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .letter::after { bottom: 2rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent); }
    .letter h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .letter p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      line-height: 2;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
      text-indent: 2em;
    }
    .letter .sign-off {
      text-align: right;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--muted);
      text-indent: 0;
    }

    /* === Footer === */
    footer.site-footer {
      background: var(--ink);
      color: rgba(250,246,240,0.7);
      padding: 5rem 2rem 2.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 5rem;
    }
    footer.site-footer .footer-brand {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      color: #FAF6F0;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    footer.site-footer .footer-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      color: rgba(250,246,240,0.5);
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    footer.site-footer .footer-line {
      width: 40px; height: 1px;
      background: rgba(250,246,240,0.3);
      margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    }
    footer.site-footer .footer-meta {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      opacity: 0.5;
    }

    /* === Chart Figure Styles === */
    .chart-figure { margin: 2rem 0; }
    .chart-figure figcaption { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

    /* === Reveal Animation === */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
      transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
    }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    /* === Cite Link === */
    sup a {
      color: var(--accent);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.75em;
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    sup a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ====== Filter Bar ====== */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139,69,19,0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.filter-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.filter-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
}
.filter-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--rule);
}
.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(139,69,19,0.05);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.filter-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(139,69,19,0.12);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
  color: #FAF6F0;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(139,69,19,0.3);
}
.story-card.hidden-by-filter {
  display: none !important;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .filter-bar { gap: 0.6rem; padding: 1rem; }
  .filter-group { gap: 0.2rem; }
  .filter-btn { padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .filter-divider { display: none; }
}