:root{
  --plum:#0d0916; --plum2:#171021; --gold:#c9a227; --gold-b:#e8b64c;
  --ember:#ff9a3c; --cream:#f2ead9; --muted:#b9aecd;
  --serif: Didot,"Bodoni MT","Playfair Display",Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  --sans: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Inter,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;}
html,body{height:100%;}
html{background:#000;}
body{margin:0; background:#0d0916; color:var(--cream); font-family:var(--sans); overflow:hidden;}
body.panel-open{overflow:hidden;}

/* ---------- stage ---------- */
#stage{position:fixed; inset:0; overflow:hidden; background:#0d0916;}
.scene{position:absolute; left:-4%; top:-4%; width:108%; height:108%; object-fit:cover; will-change:transform;}
.sceneVid{position:absolute; left:-4%; top:-4%; width:108%; height:108%; object-fit:cover; opacity:0; will-change:transform,opacity;
  /* Living regions, unioned: sky (clouds cross the moon), forests (wind in the
     branches), lake (full water + moon reflection), candle/mist band, smoke column. */
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,black 0%,black 24%,transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 15% 30% at 13% 35%, black 40%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 16% 30% at 87% 35%, black 40%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 27% 11% at 52% 50%, black 45%, transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 40%,black 48%,black 68%,transparent 78%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 4.5% 12% at 47% 60%, black 30%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 7% 13% at 49% 40%, black 30%, transparent 70%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,black 0%,black 24%,transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 15% 30% at 13% 35%, black 40%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 16% 30% at 87% 35%, black 40%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 27% 11% at 52% 50%, black 45%, transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 40%,black 48%,black 68%,transparent 78%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 4.5% 12% at 47% 60%, black 30%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 7% 13% at 49% 40%, black 30%, transparent 70%);}
#stage.mode-mobile .sceneVid{
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,black 0%,black 28%,transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 13% 28% at 11% 30%, black 40%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 13% 28% at 89% 30%, black 40%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 24% 9% at 66% 53%, black 45%, transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 40%,black 48%,black 68%,transparent 78%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 5.5% 20% at 50.5% 59%, black 32%, transparent 70%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,black 0%,black 28%,transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 13% 28% at 11% 30%, black 40%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 13% 28% at 89% 30%, black 40%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 24% 9% at 66% 53%, black 45%, transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 40%,black 48%,black 68%,transparent 78%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 5.5% 20% at 50.5% 59%, black 32%, transparent 70%);}
#vignette{position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:3;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 42%, transparent 40%, rgba(5,2,10,.55) 100%);}
.fog{position:absolute; top:15%; height:70%; width:220%; left:-60%; pointer-events:none; z-index:2;
  filter:blur(60px); opacity:.10;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(190,160,230,.8), transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, rgba(150,130,200,.7), transparent 60%);
  animation:fogdrift 55s ease-in-out infinite alternate;}
#fog2{top:45%; animation-duration:80s; animation-direction:alternate-reverse; opacity:.07;}
@keyframes fogdrift{from{transform:translateX(-6%);}to{transform:translateX(6%);}}
#fx{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:4; pointer-events:none;}
#hotspots{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:5; will-change:transform;}

/* ---------- ember orbs ---------- */
.hs{position:absolute; transform:translate(-50%,-50%); z-index:5;}
.hs.edge-r{transform:translate(-82%,-50%);}
.hs.edge-l{transform:translate(-18%,-50%);}
.hs-btn{position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; cursor:pointer; user-select:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(8,5,16,.8) 0%, rgba(8,5,16,.5) 55%, rgba(8,5,16,0) 78%);
  border:0; padding:24px 30px 20px;
  color:var(--cream); font-family:var(--sans); white-space:nowrap;
  opacity:0; transform:scale(.55);
  transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.25);}
.hs-btn.ignited{opacity:1; transform:none;}
.hs-btn:focus{outline:none;}
.hs-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid rgba(232,182,76,.6); outline-offset:6px; border-radius:8px;}
.core-wrap{position:relative; width:36px; height:36px; margin-bottom:12px;}
.core{position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; width:12px; height:12px; margin:-6px 0 0 -6px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, #ffe9c4 0%, #ffb35c 45%, #e07b2a 78%, rgba(224,123,42,0) 100%);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px 3px rgba(255,170,80,.55), 0 0 34px 9px rgba(255,150,60,.16);
  transition:transform .35s ease;}
.ring{position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; width:12px; height:12px; margin:-6px 0 0 -6px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,190,110,.55); pointer-events:none;
  animation:ringPulse 3.6s ease-out infinite;}
.ring.r2{animation-delay:1.8s;}
@keyframes ringPulse{0%{transform:scale(1); opacity:.6;}70%{opacity:0;}100%{transform:scale(3.1); opacity:0;}}
.hs-btn:hover .core, .hs-btn:focus-visible .core{transform:scale(1.4);}
.hs-btn:hover .hs-name{color:#fff; text-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(232,182,76,.95), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.95);}
.hs-btn:hover .hs-sub{color:var(--gold-b);}
.hs-name{display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:600; font-size:17.5px; color:var(--cream); line-height:1.3;
  text-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(232,182,76,.75), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.95);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(232,182,76,.55); padding-bottom:3px;}
.hs-sub{display:block; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.3em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-b);
  text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.95); margin-top:5px;}
/* visited orbs settle into steady gold */
.hs.seen .core{background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, #fff6dd 0%, #f0c96a 55%, rgba(201,162,39,0) 100%);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px 3px rgba(232,182,76,.5), 0 0 26px 8px rgba(232,182,76,.14);}
.hs.seen .ring{border-color:rgba(232,182,76,.5); animation:none; opacity:0;}
@media (pointer:coarse){
  .hs-btn{padding:20px 24px 18px;}
  .hs-name{font-size:15px;} .hs-sub{font-size:9px;}
}

/* ---------- intro hint + form errors ---------- */
#hint{position:absolute; top:calc(64px + env(safe-area-inset-top)); left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:8;
  background:rgba(13,9,22,.88); border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.5); border-radius:999px; padding:10px 20px;
  font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--cream); white-space:nowrap; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .8s ease; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);}
#hint.gone{opacity:0;}
#hint .tap{color:var(--gold-b); font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:15.5px;}
.ferr{display:none; color:#ff9a7a; font-size:13px; line-height:1.5; margin-top:10px;}
.ferr.show{display:block;}
.rite-hint{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); margin:12px 0 0; text-align:center;}

/* ---------- chrome ---------- */
#topbar{position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:8; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:calc(14px + env(safe-area-inset-top)) 20px 14px; pointer-events:none;}
#brandBtn{pointer-events:auto; background:none; border:0; color:var(--cream); font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600;
  font-size:15px; letter-spacing:.42em; text-indent:.42em; cursor:pointer; padding:8px 4px; text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.8);}
#journey{display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:center; pointer-events:none;}
.jdot{width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(232,182,76,.55); background:transparent; transition:all .6s ease;}
.jdot.lit{background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #ffe9b8, var(--gold-b) 65%, #8a5a10);
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(232,182,76,.9); border-color:transparent;}
#ember{position:absolute; right:20px; bottom:calc(22px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); z-index:8;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; cursor:pointer;
  background:rgba(13,9,22,.78); border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.55); border-radius:999px; padding:7px 14px 7px 7px;
  color:var(--cream); font-family:var(--sans); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  box-shadow:0 4px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.6); transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;}
#ember:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(255,154,60,.25);}
#ember .flame{width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:50%; flex:0 0 24px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 62%, #ffd98a 0%, var(--ember) 45%, #7a2d00 78%);
  box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(255,154,60,.9), 0 0 40px rgba(255,154,60,.4); animation:emberPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes emberPulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1); filter:brightness(1);}50%{transform:scale(1.12); filter:brightness(1.25);}}

/* ---------- veil ---------- */
#veil{position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:50; background:#0d0916; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:18px; transition:opacity .8s ease; cursor:pointer;}
#veil.gone{opacity:0; pointer-events:none;}
#veil .ember-dot{width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, #ffe9c4 0%, #ff9a3c 55%, rgba(255,154,60,0) 78%);
  box-shadow:0 0 18px 5px rgba(255,154,60,.55);
  animation:emberRise 2.6s ease-out forwards;}
@keyframes emberRise{0%{transform:translateY(44px); opacity:0;}30%{opacity:1;}100%{transform:translateY(-52px); opacity:0;}}
#veil .mark{font-family:var(--serif); letter-spacing:.5em; text-indent:.5em; font-size:20px; color:var(--cream);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
#veil .mark::after{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 42%, rgba(255,236,190,.8) 50%, transparent 58%);
  transform:translateX(-130%); animation:markShimmer 2.4s ease .5s 1 forwards;}
@keyframes markShimmer{to{transform:translateX(130%);}}
#veil .sub{font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.34em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted);}
#veil .bar{width:150px; height:2px; background:rgba(201,162,39,.2); overflow:hidden; border-radius:2px;}
#veil .bar i{display:block; height:100%; width:40%; background:var(--gold-b); border-radius:2px; animation:loadslide 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes loadslide{0%{transform:translateX(-110%);}100%{transform:translateX(400%);}}

/* ---------- panels ---------- */
#backdrop{position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:30; display:none; background:rgba(10,6,18,.66);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px); backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  overflow-y:auto; padding:6vh 16px calc(6vh + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));}
#backdrop.open{display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:flex-start;}
#panel{width:min(660px,100%); background:linear-gradient(165deg, #1a1226 0%, #120c1d 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.35); border-radius:18px; padding:38px 34px 34px; position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.65); animation:panelIn .38s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.25,1);}
@keyframes panelIn{from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px) scale(.985);}to{opacity:1; transform:none;}}
#panelClose{position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px; width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  background:transparent; border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.35); color:var(--cream); font-size:17px; cursor:pointer; line-height:1;}
#panelClose:hover{background:rgba(201,162,39,.12);}
.eyebrow{font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.38em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-b); margin:0 0 12px;}
#panel h2{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,42px); margin:0 0 10px; line-height:1.08;}
#panel h2 em{color:var(--gold-b);}
.lede{color:var(--muted); font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.65; margin:0 0 24px;}
.lede em{font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--cream);}
.pbody{color:#d9d0c2; font-size:15px; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 16px;}
.pbody em{font-family:var(--serif);}
.group{font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.32em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-b); margin:26px 0 6px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;}
.group::after{content:""; flex:1; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,39,.4), transparent);}
.item{padding:15px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.14);}
.item:last-child{border-bottom:0;}
.item-head{display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:10px;}
.item-name{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:18px; color:var(--cream);}
.item-dots{flex:1; border-bottom:1px dotted rgba(201,162,39,.45); transform:translateY(-5px); min-width:24px;}
.item-price{font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--gold-b); font-size:17px; white-space:nowrap;}
.item-desc{margin:7px 0 0; font-size:13.8px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted);}
.step{display:flex; gap:16px; padding:16px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.14);}
.step:last-child{border-bottom:0;}
.step-n{font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--gold-b); font-size:15px; letter-spacing:.1em; flex:0 0 34px; padding-top:2px;}
.step h4{margin:0 0 5px; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400; font-size:17.5px; color:var(--cream);}
.step p{margin:0; font-size:13.8px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted);}
.cta-row{margin-top:28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;}
.btn{display:inline-block; text-align:center; border-radius:999px; padding:15px 26px; font-size:13.5px;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; cursor:pointer; border:1px solid transparent; font-family:var(--sans);
  transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease; text-decoration:none;}
.btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--gold-b), #b3811f); color:#241a05; font-weight:700;}
.btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(232,182,76,.35);}
.btn-gold:disabled{opacity:.45; cursor:not-allowed; transform:none; box-shadow:none;}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent; color:var(--cream); border-color:rgba(201,162,39,.5);}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(201,162,39,.1);}
.fineprint{margin-top:20px; font-size:12.5px; line-height:1.7; color:#9a90ae; text-align:center;}
.ig-row{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:12px; margin-top:22px; font-size:14px;}
.ig-row a{color:var(--gold-b); text-decoration:none; font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:17px;}
.mini-btn{background:rgba(201,162,39,.12); border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.45); color:var(--cream);
  border-radius:999px; padding:8px 16px; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; cursor:pointer;}
.mini-btn:hover{background:rgba(201,162,39,.22);}
.strip{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:14px;}
.strip .ph{flex:1; aspect-ratio:1/1.25; border-radius:10px; border:1px dashed rgba(201,162,39,.4);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center; padding:10px;
  font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; background:rgba(201,162,39,.05);}
.banner{border:1px solid rgba(232,182,76,.6); background:rgba(232,182,76,.1); border-radius:12px;
  padding:13px 16px; font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#ffe9b8; margin-bottom:20px; text-align:center;}
.banner em{font-family:var(--serif);}

/* ---------- booking form ---------- */
.fsteps{display:flex; gap:8px; margin:0 0 24px;}
.fstep{flex:1; text-align:center; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#8d84a0;
  padding-top:10px; border-top:2px solid rgba(201,162,39,.18);}
.fstep.on{color:var(--gold-b); border-top-color:var(--gold-b);}
.flabel{display:block; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.3em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-b); margin:18px 0 8px;}
.flabel:first-of-type{margin-top:0;}
.finput, .farea{width:100%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.045); border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.28);
  border-radius:10px; padding:13px 15px; color:var(--cream); font-family:var(--sans); font-size:15px;}
.finput:focus, .farea:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--gold-b); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,39,.16);}
.farea{min-height:120px; resize:vertical; line-height:1.6;}
.finput::placeholder, .farea::placeholder{color:#6f6685;}
.rite-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px;}
@media (max-width:520px){.rite-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.rite{border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.28); background:rgba(255,255,255,.03); border-radius:12px; padding:13px 14px;
  cursor:pointer; text-align:left; color:var(--cream); font-family:var(--sans); transition:all .18s ease;}
.rite:hover{border-color:rgba(232,182,76,.6);}
.rite.sel{border-color:var(--gold-b); background:rgba(232,182,76,.1); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(232,182,76,.14);}
.rite b{display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400; font-size:15.5px; margin-bottom:3px;}
.rite span{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--gold-b);}
.fnav{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:26px;}
.fnav .btn{flex:1;}
.confirm{text-align:center; padding:10px 0;}
.confirm .big{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(28px,5vw,38px); margin:0 0 12px;}
.confirm .big em{color:var(--gold-b);}
.confirm p{color:var(--muted); line-height:1.7; font-size:15px; margin:0 0 8px;}
.sum{margin:22px auto; max-width:420px; text-align:left; border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.3); border-radius:12px; padding:16px 18px;}
.sum div{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; font-size:13.5px; padding:6px 0; border-bottom:1px dotted rgba(201,162,39,.2);}
.sum div:last-child{border:0;}
.sum dt{color:#8d84a0;} .sum dd{margin:0; color:var(--cream); text-align:right;}

/* ---------- pass 9: immersion polish ---------- */
#panel{overflow:hidden;}
.ignite{position:absolute; top:0; left:8%; right:8%; height:2px; border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-b) 30%, #ffe9b8 50%, var(--gold-b) 70%, transparent);
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(232,182,76,.8);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:center; pointer-events:none;}
#backdrop.open .ignite{animation:igniteDraw 1.1s cubic-bezier(.3,.7,.3,1) .1s forwards;}
@keyframes igniteDraw{from{transform:scaleX(0); opacity:0;}30%{opacity:1;}to{transform:scaleX(1); opacity:.85;}}
.hs-btn.tapped .hs-name{color:#fff; text-shadow:0 0 26px rgba(232,182,76,1), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.95);}
.hs-btn.tapped{animation:none; opacity:1; filter:brightness(1.35);}
#ember.lit{border-color:var(--gold-b); box-shadow:0 4px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 34px rgba(255,154,60,.45);}
#ember.lit .flame{animation-duration:1.6s;}

/* selected rite recap chip in booking steps 2-3 */
.rite-chip{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(232,182,76,.45); background:rgba(232,182,76,.08); border-radius:12px;
  padding:11px 14px; margin:0 0 6px;}
.rite-chip b{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400; font-size:15.5px; color:var(--cream);}
.rite-chip span{display:block; font-size:12px; color:var(--gold-b); margin-top:2px;}
.rite-chip button{background:none; border:0; color:var(--gold-b); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; cursor:pointer; padding:8px 4px; white-space:nowrap;}
.rite-next{font-size:13px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--muted); margin:10px 2px 0; font-style:italic;}
.rite-next b{color:var(--cream); font-style:normal;}

/* conditional booking fields */
.fopt{color:#8d84a0; letter-spacing:.1em; font-size:10px;}
select.finput{appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'><path d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' fill='none' stroke='%23c9a227' stroke-width='1.6'/></svg>");
  background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right 15px center; padding-right:38px;}
select.finput option{background:#171021; color:var(--cream);}

/* media upload */
.updzone{border:1.5px dashed rgba(201,162,39,.5); border-radius:12px; background:rgba(201,162,39,.05);
  padding:26px 18px; text-align:center; cursor:pointer; transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;}
.updzone:hover, .updzone:focus-visible{border-color:var(--gold-b); background:rgba(232,182,76,.09); outline:none;}
.updzone .uphint{font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:16.5px; color:var(--cream);}
.updzone .uphint span{display:block; font-family:var(--sans); font-style:normal; font-size:12px;
  color:var(--muted); margin-top:6px; letter-spacing:.04em;}
.upthumbs{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:12px;}
.upthumb{position:relative; width:76px; height:76px; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.4); animation:panelIn .3s ease;}
.upthumb img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
.upthumb button{position:absolute; top:3px; right:3px; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(10,6,18,.85); border:1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.6); color:var(--cream);
  font-size:12px; line-height:1; cursor:pointer; padding:0;}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation:none !important; transition:none !important;}
  .scene{transform:none !important;}
  #veil{display:none !important;}
  .hs-btn{opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important;}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  #panel{padding:30px 22px 28px;}
  #ember{font-size:11px; padding:6px 12px 6px 6px;}
}

/* ---------- pass 35: desktop refinement ----------
   Desktop-only layer, gated on the mode-desktop class set by pickMode.
   Nothing in here touches mobile. */
#stage.mode-desktop .hs-name{font-size:22px;}
#stage.mode-desktop .hs-sub{font-size:11px;}
#stage.mode-desktop .hs-btn{padding:26px 34px;}
#stage.mode-desktop #hint{font-size:14px; padding:12px 24px;}
#stage.mode-desktop #hint .tap{font-size:17px;}
#stage.mode-desktop .jdot{width:11px; height:11px;}
#stage.mode-desktop #brandBtn{font-size:17px;}
#stage.mode-desktop #ember{font-size:13px; padding:9px 18px 9px 9px;}
#stage.mode-desktop #ember .flame{width:28px; height:28px; flex:0 0 28px;}
#stage.mode-desktop ~ #backdrop #panel{width:min(720px,100%);}
/* pass 38: orbs replace the label pulse on desktop; the rings carry the motion now,
   so the buttons sit perfectly still (no opacity animation anywhere) */
#stage.mode-desktop .hs-btn{padding:28px 36px 24px;}
#stage.mode-desktop .core-wrap{width:40px; height:40px;}