:root{
  --celeste:#5AA9E6; --celeste-2:#74ACDF; --celeste-deep:#2E7DC4;
  --sun:#F2C14E; --sun-deep:#E0A83A;
  --navy:#12263A; --navy-2:#1B3450; --ink:#1D2A38; --muted:#5A6B7B;
  --paper:#ffffff; --mist:#F1F6FC; --mist-2:#E7F0F9; --line:#DCE6F0;
  --maxw:1140px; --radius:16px; --radius-sm:10px;
  --shadow:0 10px 30px -12px rgba(18,38,58,.28);
  --shadow-sm:0 4px 14px -8px rgba(18,38,58,.3);
  --font-serif:"Fraunces",Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  --font-sans:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{margin:0;font-family:var(--font-sans);color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper);
  line-height:1.65;font-size:clamp(1rem,0.96rem + 0.2vw,1.075rem);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:var(--celeste-deep);text-underline-offset:2px}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-serif);color:var(--navy);line-height:1.12;
  font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 .5em}
p{margin:0 0 1rem}
.wrap{width:100%;max-width:var(--maxw);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:clamp(1.1rem,4vw,2rem)}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:8px;top:-48px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;
  padding:.6rem 1rem;border-radius:8px;z-index:200;transition:top .2s}
.skip-link:focus{top:8px}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--sun);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px}

/* header */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(1.2) blur(8px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.header__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;
  min-height:70px}
.brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;text-decoration:none;color:var(--navy)}
.brand__mark{flex:none;display:block}
.brand__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.05}
.brand__text strong{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:700;font-size:1.12rem;
  color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.brand__text small{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--celeste-deep);font-weight:600}
.primary-nav ul{display:flex;gap:.35rem;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.primary-nav a{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;
  padding:.5rem .7rem;border-radius:8px;font-size:.96rem}
.primary-nav a:hover{background:var(--mist);color:var(--navy)}
.primary-nav a[aria-current=page]{color:var(--celeste-deep);
  box-shadow:inset 0 -2px 0 var(--sun)}
.nav-toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;
  padding:.5rem;cursor:pointer}
.nav-toggle span{width:26px;height:2.5px;background:var(--navy);border-radius:2px;
  transition:.25s}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded=true] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded=true] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded=true] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg)}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .nav-toggle{display:flex}
  .primary-nav{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;background:#fff;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .3s ease}
  .primary-nav.open{max-height:70vh}
  .primary-nav ul{flex-direction:column;padding:.6rem clamp(1.1rem,4vw,2rem) 1rem}
  .primary-nav a{padding:.8rem .6rem;border-radius:8px}
  .primary-nav a[aria-current=page]{box-shadow:none;background:var(--mist)}
}

/* buttons */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.5rem;
  font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;text-decoration:none;
  padding:.8rem 1.4rem;border-radius:999px;border:2px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .15s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;line-height:1}
.btn--sm{padding:.6rem 1rem;font-size:.9rem}
.btn--sun{background:var(--sun);color:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.btn--sun:hover{background:var(--sun-deep);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--ghost-light{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);border-color:#fff}
.btn--ghost-light:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.textlink{font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;color:var(--celeste-deep);
  border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transition:border-color .2s}
.textlink:hover{border-color:var(--sun)}

/* eyebrow */
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.15em;font-size:.74rem;
  color:var(--celeste-deep);margin:0 0 .8rem}
.eyebrow__sun{display:inline-flex}
.sun-rays{transform-origin:24px 24px}

/* sections */
.section{padding:clamp(3rem,7vw,5.5rem) 0}
.section--tinted{background:var(--mist)}
.section--intro{padding-top:clamp(3rem,7vw,5rem)}
.section__title{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,1.2rem + 1.8vw,2.5rem)}
.section__head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:2rem}
.section__head .section__title{margin:0}
.section__head-link{white-space:nowrap}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.02rem + .5vw,1.3rem);color:var(--ink)}

/* hero */
.hero{position:relative;color:#fff;isolation:isolate;
  background:var(--hero-img) center/cover no-repeat, var(--navy)}
.hero__overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(18,38,58,.62) 0%,rgba(18,38,58,.72) 55%,rgba(18,38,58,.9) 100%),
  radial-gradient(120% 90% at 82% 8%,rgba(242,193,78,.34),transparent 55%)}
.hero__inner{position:relative;padding:clamp(4rem,11vw,8.5rem) 0 clamp(4.5rem,10vw,7.5rem);
  max-width:760px}
.hero__eyebrow{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.2em;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--sun);margin:0 0 1rem}
.hero__title{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.3rem,1.4rem + 4.2vw,4.1rem);font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.04;margin:0 0 1.1rem;text-shadow:0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.hero__lead{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1rem + .7vw,1.4rem);color:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  max-width:640px;margin:0 0 2rem}
.hero__actions{display:flex;gap:.9rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero__horizon{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:6px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--celeste),var(--sun),var(--celeste-2))}

/* intro grid */
.grid{display:grid;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem)}
.grid--intro{grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr;align-items:start}
.stat-stack{display:grid;gap:1rem}
.stat{background:var(--mist);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.2rem 1.4rem;border-left:5px solid var(--sun)}
.stat__num{display:block;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.9rem;color:var(--navy);line-height:1}
.stat__label{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:.3rem}
@media(max-width:760px){.grid--intro{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* cards */
.cards{display:grid;gap:1.5rem}
.cards--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .2s, box-shadow .2s}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.card__media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:var(--mist-2)}
.card__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.card__media--plain{display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mist-2),var(--mist))}
.card__sun .sun-rays{opacity:.85}
.card__body{padding:1.2rem 1.3rem 1.4rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;flex:1}
.card__date{margin:0;color:var(--celeste-deep);font-weight:600;font-size:.8rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.card__title{font-size:1.25rem;margin:0}
.card__title a{color:var(--navy);text-decoration:none}
.card__title a:hover{color:var(--celeste-deep)}
.card__excerpt{color:var(--muted);margin:0;font-size:.97rem}
.card__more{margin-top:auto;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;color:var(--celeste-deep)}
.card--feature{grid-column:span 1}
@media(min-width:900px){
  .card--feature{grid-column:span 3;flex-direction:row}
  .card--feature .card__media{flex:0 0 52%;aspect-ratio:auto}
  .card--feature .card__body{justify-content:center;padding:2rem 2.2rem}
  .card--feature .card__title{font-size:1.7rem}
  .card--feature .card__excerpt{font-size:1.05rem}
}
@media(max-width:820px){.cards--3{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:560px){.cards--3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* feature block */
.feature{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3.5rem);
  align-items:center}
.feature__media{margin:0;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.feature__media img{width:100%}
.feature__media figcaption,.caption{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);font-style:italic;
  padding:.6rem .2rem 0}
.check-list{list-style:none;margin:1.2rem 0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:.6rem}
.check-list li{position:relative;padding-left:1.8rem;color:var(--ink)}
.check-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.55em;width:.7rem;height:.7rem;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--sun);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(242,193,78,.25)}
@media(max-width:760px){.feature{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* cta band */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-2));color:#fff}
.cta-band--tight{padding:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.2rem) 0}
.cta-band .section__title{color:#fff}
.cta-band__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-band p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);margin:.4rem 0 0;max-width:46ch}
.cta-band__actions{display:flex;gap:.8rem;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* page hero */
.page-hero{padding:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.5rem) 0 clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.5rem);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--mist),#fff)}
.page-hero--split{padding-bottom:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,4rem)}
.page-hero__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);
  align-items:center}
.page-hero__title{font-size:clamp(2rem,1.4rem + 2.6vw,3.2rem)}
.page-hero__narrow{max-width:760px}
.page-hero__media{margin:0;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.page-hero__media img{width:100%}
.page-hero__media figcaption{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);font-style:italic;
  padding:.55rem .8rem;background:#fff}
@media(max-width:800px){.page-hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* prose */
.prose{max-width:70ch}
.prose h2{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,1.15rem + 1vw,1.85rem);margin-top:2.2rem;
  padding-top:.2rem}
.prose h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin-top:1.8rem}
.prose p{margin:0 0 1.15rem}
.prose ul,.prose ol{margin:0 0 1.2rem;padding-left:1.3rem}
.prose li{margin:.35rem 0}
.prose blockquote{margin:1.6rem 0;padding:1rem 1.3rem;background:var(--mist);
  border-left:5px solid var(--sun);border-radius:0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-family:var(--font-serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--navy);font-size:1.1rem}
.prose blockquote p:last-child{margin:0}
.prose .caption{max-width:100%;text-align:left;margin:-.4rem 0 1.4rem;
  padding:.7rem 1rem;background:var(--mist);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  border-left:3px solid var(--celeste);font-style:italic;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.prose a{font-weight:500}
.post__lead{margin:0 0 2rem;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);max-width:70ch}
.post__lead img{width:100%}

/* gallery */
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(220px,1fr));
  gap:1rem;margin:1.5rem 0}
.gallery--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.gallery--post{margin-top:2rem}
.gallery__item{margin:0;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);background:var(--mist)}
.gallery__item img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover}
.gallery__item figcaption{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);padding:.4rem .6rem;font-style:italic}
@media(max-width:640px){.gallery--3{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}

/* archive */
.archive-wrap{max-width:900px}
.arc-year{margin-bottom:2.4rem}
.arc-year__h{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.8rem;font-size:1.5rem;
  padding-bottom:.5rem;border-bottom:2px solid var(--line)}
.arc-year__count{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-weight:500;font-size:.85rem;
  color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em}
.arc{list-style:none;margin:.8rem 0 0;padding:0}
.arc__row a{display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:baseline;text-decoration:none;
  padding:.7rem .5rem;border-radius:8px;color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.arc__row a:hover{background:var(--mist)}
.arc__date{flex:0 0 9.5rem;color:var(--celeste-deep);font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem}
.arc__title{font-weight:500;color:var(--navy)}
.arc__row a:hover .arc__title{color:var(--celeste-deep)}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .arc__row a{flex-direction:column;gap:.15rem}
  .arc__date{flex:none}
}

/* post nav */
.post__head{max-width:70ch;padding-top:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.5rem)}
.post__crumb{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 .6rem}
.post__crumb a{color:var(--celeste-deep);text-decoration:none}
.post__title{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,1.3rem + 2.4vw,2.9rem);margin:0 0 .5rem}
.post__meta{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin:0}
.post{padding-bottom:1rem}
.post__nav{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem;margin-top:2.5rem;
  padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);max-width:70ch}
.pn{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.2rem;text-decoration:none;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);color:var(--navy);
  font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;transition:.2s}
.pn:hover{border-color:var(--celeste);background:var(--mist)}
.pn span{font-size:.72rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;
  color:var(--celeste-deep);font-weight:600}
.pn--prev{text-align:right}
@media(max-width:560px){.post__nav{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pn--prev{text-align:left}}

/* resources */
.res-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.res-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.6rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem}
.res-card h2{font-size:1.3rem;margin:.2rem 0 .3rem}
.res-card__logo{background:var(--mist);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:1rem;
  margin-bottom:.4rem;display:grid;place-items:center;min-height:90px}
.res-card__logo img{max-height:110px;width:auto}
@media(max-width:680px){.res-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ways / partner */
.ways{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.way{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.8rem 1.6rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-top:5px solid var(--sun)}
.way__icon{display:inline-flex;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.way h2{font-size:1.4rem;margin:0 0 .4rem}
.way p{color:var(--muted);margin:0}
@media(max-width:760px){.ways{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.subscribe{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);
  align-items:center}
@media(max-width:800px){.subscribe{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* forms */
.form{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);display:grid;gap:1.1rem}
.form--subscribe{align-content:start}
.field{display:grid;gap:.4rem}
.field label{font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--navy)}
.field input,.field textarea{font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;padding:.75rem .9rem;
  border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:#fff;color:var(--ink);
  width:100%}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--celeste);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(90,169,230,.25)}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:130px}
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.form__status{margin:0;font-weight:500;min-height:1.2em}
.form__status.is-ok{color:#1a7a44}
.form__status.is-err{color:#c0392b}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);
  align-items:start}
@media(max-width:800px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.contact-info h2{font-size:1.5rem}
.contact-list{list-style:none;margin:1rem 0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:.8rem}
.contact-list li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:8.5rem 1fr;gap:.6rem;
  padding-bottom:.7rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);align-items:baseline}
.contact-list__k{font-weight:600;color:var(--celeste-deep);font-size:.82rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.contact-list a{color:var(--navy);text-decoration:none;font-weight:500}
.contact-list a:hover{color:var(--celeste-deep)}
.fineprint{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* footer */
.site-footer{background:var(--navy);color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);margin-top:0}
.footer__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:2rem;
  padding-top:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,4rem);padding-bottom:2rem}
.brand--footer .brand__text strong{color:#fff}
.brand--footer .brand__text small{color:var(--sun)}
.footer__brand p{font-size:.94rem;margin:1rem 0 0;max-width:42ch}
.footer__verse{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-style:italic;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.footer__nav h2,.footer__contact h2{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-weight:700;margin:0 0 1rem}
.footer__nav ul,.footer__contact ul{list-style:none;margin:0 0 1rem;padding:0;display:grid;gap:.55rem}
.footer__nav a,.footer__contact a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);text-decoration:none}
.footer__nav a:hover,.footer__contact a:hover{color:var(--sun)}
.footer__base{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:1.4rem;padding-bottom:1.8rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.footer__base p{margin:0}
@media(max-width:760px){.footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .footer__brand{grid-column:1/-1}}
@media(max-width:520px){.footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{transition:none!important;animation:none!important}
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CINEMATIC ANIMATED HERO SYSTEM  (Nevill's-Chapel choreography, celeste/gold tint)
   Ken Burns photo drift · warm/scrim/vignette · .hfx overlay stack · shimmer H1
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- HOME hero: full cinematic bg --- */
.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:clamp(30rem,82svh,50rem);
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;background:var(--navy)}
.hero .bg{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy);z-index:0}
.hero .photo{position:absolute;inset:-3%;
  background:var(--navy) center 58%/cover no-repeat;
  animation:kb 42.8s ease-in-out infinite;transform-origin:62% 60%}
.hero .warm{position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(85% 80% at 80% 12%,rgba(116,172,223,.20),transparent 58%),
             radial-gradient(60% 60% at 18% 8%,rgba(242,193,78,.12),transparent 60%);
  mix-blend-mode:screen}
.hero .vign{position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,26,42,.42),rgba(12,26,42,.10) 26%,rgba(12,26,42,.40) 58%,rgba(12,26,42,.95))}
.hero .hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
/* zoom-in fast (25% of cycle), slow zoom-out — verbatim choreography */
@keyframes kb{0%{transform:scale(1.02)}25%{transform:scale(1.12) translateY(-2%)}100%{transform:scale(1.02)}}

/* --- INTERIOR ahero --- */
.ahero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;background:var(--navy);
  min-height:clamp(22rem,54vh,30rem);display:flex;align-items:flex-end;
  padding:clamp(3rem,8vw,5rem) 0 clamp(2.4rem,6vw,3.4rem)}
.ahero .photo{position:absolute;inset:-3%;
  background:var(--navy) center 40%/cover no-repeat;
  animation:kb 34s ease-in-out infinite alternate;z-index:0}
.ahero .scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,26,42,.58),transparent 24%,rgba(12,26,42,.24) 52%,rgba(12,26,42,.93)),
             linear-gradient(95deg,rgba(12,26,42,.62),transparent 62%)}
.ahero-in{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:820px}
.ahero .eyebrow{color:var(--sun)}
.ahero .eyebrow .sun-rays{opacity:.95}
.ahero h1,.ahero .page-hero__title,.ahero .post__title{
  color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,1.4rem + 3.4vw,3.6rem);line-height:1.02;
  margin:.2rem 0 0;text-wrap:balance;text-shadow:0 2px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.ahero .lead,.ahero .post__meta,.ahero .lede{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1rem + .5vw,1.3rem);
  margin:1.1rem 0 0;max-width:56ch;line-height:1.5;text-shadow:0 1px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.34)}
.ahero .post__crumb{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.ahero .post__crumb a{color:#fff}

/* --- Shimmer headline (pearl sky-white + gold accent) --- */
.hero__title .pearl,.ahero h1 .pearl{
  display:inline-block;
  background:linear-gradient(112deg,#f7faff 0%,#e6f0fb 11%,#ffffff 23%,#dcebfa 35%,#eaf4ff 47%,#ffffff 57%,#d9ecfb 69%,#eff6ff 81%,#f7faff 100%);
  background-size:280% 100%;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  color:#f2f7ff;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;text-shadow:none;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.4));
  animation:nc-pearl-sheen 9s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero__title em,.ahero h1 em{
  font-style:normal;display:inline-block;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,#8a6116 0%,#c79130 14%,#e0a83a 30%,#f2c14e 44%,#fff2c6 50%,#f2c14e 58%,#d99e2e 74%,#a5761c 88%,#c79130 100%);
  background-size:240% 100%;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  color:var(--sun);-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;text-shadow:none;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.42)) drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(242,193,78,.32));
  animation:nc-gold-sheen 7s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes nc-pearl-sheen{0%,100%{background-position:0% 50%}50%{background-position:100% 50%}}
@keyframes nc-gold-sheen{0%,100%{background-position:0% 50%}50%{background-position:100% 50%}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero__title .pearl,.hero__title em,.ahero h1 .pearl,.ahero h1 em{animation:none}}

/* ── shared HDR grade on the hero photo ── */
.hfx-host .photo{inset:-8%;filter:contrast(1.06) saturate(1.12) brightness(1.03);will-change:translate}

.hfx{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none;z-index:2}
.hfx>*{position:absolute;inset:0;will-change:translate,opacity,transform}

/* edge vignette — the common thread on every hero */
.hfx-edge{box-shadow:inset 0 0 170px 26px rgba(9,20,34,.5),inset 0 -60px 120px -30px rgba(9,20,34,.45);
  mix-blend-mode:multiply}

/* spotlight — a calm breathing sky-glow (home / listings) */
.hfx-spotlight{background:radial-gradient(60% 55% at 50% 2%,rgba(206,230,252,.30),rgba(242,193,78,.07) 46%,transparent 74%);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;opacity:.5;animation:hfxSpot 12s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes hfxSpot{0%,100%{opacity:.4;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.64;transform:scale(1.06)}}

/* aurora — a slow celeste wash drifting across */
.hfx-aurora{background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 20%,rgba(150,196,240,.16) 42%,rgba(226,240,255,.06) 54%,rgba(242,193,78,.10) 66%,transparent 84%);
  background-size:220% 220%;mix-blend-mode:screen;opacity:.7;animation:hfxAur 19s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes hfxAur{0%,100%{background-position:12% 40%}50%{background-position:74% 60%}}

/* rays — volumetric sky god-rays (gospel / field / resources) */
.hfx-rays{background:repeating-conic-gradient(from 0deg at 76% -12%,
    transparent 0 4.6deg,rgba(224,240,255,.055) 4.6deg 6deg,
    transparent 6deg 10.4deg,rgba(210,232,252,.09) 10.4deg 11.6deg);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 76% -8%,#000 4%,rgba(0,0,0,.5) 42%,transparent 74%);
          mask-image:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 76% -8%,#000 4%,rgba(0,0,0,.5) 42%,transparent 74%);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;opacity:.5;transform-origin:76% -12%;animation:hfxRays 16s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes hfxRays{0%,100%{opacity:.4;transform:rotate(-5deg) scale(1.06)}50%{opacity:.72;transform:rotate(4.5deg) scale(1.13)}}

/* mist — soft haze drifting low (contact) */
.hfx-mist{background:radial-gradient(62% 42% at 28% 90%,rgba(206,230,252,.14),transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(52% 36% at 80% 94%,rgba(242,193,78,.10),transparent 72%);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;opacity:.85;animation:hfxMist 24s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes hfxMist{0%,100%{transform:translateX(-4%)}50%{transform:translateX(5%)}}

/* sweep — a single diagonal light glint (partner / give) */
.hfx-sweep{background:linear-gradient(102deg,transparent 40%,rgba(230,244,255,.15) 49%,rgba(242,193,78,.06) 55%,transparent 64%);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;opacity:.8;animation:hfxSweep 9s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes hfxSweep{0%{transform:translateX(-46%)}55%,100%{transform:translateX(52%)}}

/* grain — filmic shimmer */
.hfx-grain{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='120' height='120' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size:150px 150px;mix-blend-mode:overlay;opacity:.10;animation:hfxGrain 1.1s steps(4) infinite}
@keyframes hfxGrain{0%{transform:translate(0,0)}25%{transform:translate(-4%,3%)}50%{transform:translate(3%,-4%)}75%{transform:translate(-3%,-2%)}100%{transform:translate(0,0)}}

/* motes — twinkling light specks */
.hfx-spark{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,#fff 0%,rgba(206,230,252,.75) 38%,rgba(150,196,240,0) 72%);
  box-shadow:0 0 6px 1px rgba(206,230,252,.5);opacity:0;
  animation:hfxFloat var(--f,6s) ease-in-out var(--dl,0s) infinite}
@keyframes hfxFloat{0%{transform:translateY(10px) scale(.5);opacity:0}14%{opacity:1}52%{transform:translateY(-12px) scale(1);opacity:.95}82%{opacity:.6}100%{transform:translateY(-30px) scale(.45);opacity:0}}

/* bokeh — soft out-of-focus orbs drifting up (family / kids) */
.hfx-orb{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 38% 34%,rgba(210,232,252,.5),rgba(150,196,240,.16) 52%,transparent 72%);
  filter:blur(1px);opacity:0;animation:hfxBokeh var(--f,18s) ease-in-out var(--dl,0s) infinite}
@keyframes hfxBokeh{0%{transform:translate(0,16px) scale(.9);opacity:0}22%{opacity:.8}80%{opacity:.68}100%{transform:translate(var(--dx,20px),-24px) scale(1.07);opacity:0}}

/* embers — warm golden specks rising (updates / reports) */
.hfx-ember{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,#ffe6a8 0%,rgba(242,193,78,.72) 45%,rgba(224,168,58,0) 74%);
  box-shadow:0 0 5px 1px rgba(242,193,78,.5);opacity:0;
  animation:hfxEmber var(--f,7s) linear var(--dl,0s) infinite}
@keyframes hfxEmber{0%{transform:translateY(20px) scale(.7);opacity:0}12%{opacity:.9}70%{opacity:.7}100%{transform:translateY(-130px) translateX(var(--dx,8px)) scale(.4);opacity:0}}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero .photo,.ahero .photo,.hfx>*{animation:none!important}
  .hfx-spark,.hfx-orb,.hfx-ember,.hfx-grain,.hfx-sweep,.hfx-mist{display:none}
  .hfx-spotlight{opacity:.44}.hfx-aurora{opacity:.5}.hfx-rays{opacity:.5}
}

/* responsive: keep interior heroes tidy on small screens */
@media(max-width:640px){
  .ahero{min-height:clamp(18rem,60vh,24rem)}
  .hero{min-height:clamp(26rem,78svh,40rem)}
}