/* ============================================================
   US PREPPERS — Hero v3: The Homestead Archive
   An immersive, atmospheric design inspired by field manuals,
   hearth fires, and the American earth. Deeply layered textures,
   editorial typography, and the warmth of a capable neighbor's
   kitchen table.
   
   Design System: "American Earth"
   Copper #B86B3C | Ember #E25D33 | Evergreen #2D4A3E
   Stone #3B3633 | Clay #8C7B6E | Parchment #F7F3ED
   Sand #EDE6DB | Cream #FCFAF5 | Char #2A2623
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   HERO — The Opening Spread
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2 {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: clamp(80px, 12vh, 140px) max(4vmin, 32px) 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 100% 75% at 50% 40%,
            var(--color-cream) 0%,
            var(--color-parchment) 30%,
            var(--color-sand) 70%,
            #E6DED2 100%
        );
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Topographic + grid texture layer */
.gh-hero-v2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        /* Warm glow — top center */
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 25%,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.07) 0%,
            transparent 70%
        ),
        /* Warm glow — bottom */
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 80% 30% at 50% 90%,
            rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.04) 0%,
            transparent 70%
        ),
        /* Concentric rings like a compass rose */
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 45%,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.03) 0%,
            transparent 40%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 55% 42% at 50% 45%,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.025) 0%,
            transparent 40%
        ),
        /* Field notebook grid */
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            0deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 47px,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.02) 47px,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.02) 48px
        ),
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 47px,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.02) 47px,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.02) 48px
        );
}

/* Ember glow — top right + warm bottom strip */
.gh-hero-v2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    top: -15%;
    right: -10%;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 60%;
    background: 
        /* Main ember glow */
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse at 65% 25%,
            rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.08) 0%,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.04) 35%,
            transparent 70%
        ),
        /* Warm ember strip at bottom edge */
        linear-gradient(
            to top,
            rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.15) 0%,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.06) 30%,
            transparent 70%
        );
    filter: blur(90px);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO INNER CONTAINER
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(28px, 4.5vh, 44px);
    max-width: 800px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ============================================================
   WATERMARK — Large compass-flame SVG
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: -1;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -52%);
    width: clamp(340px, 60vw, 650px);
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.045;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gh-hero-v2-watermark svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    color: var(--color-copper);
}

/* ============================================================
   BRAND BAR
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.gh-hero-v2-site-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.7vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 650;
    color: var(--color-stone);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    position: relative;
}

.gh-hero-v2-site-name::after {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--color-ember);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-left: 10px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADLINE
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2-headline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.gh-hero-v2-overline {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.1vw, 0.9rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

.gh-hero-v2-overline::before,
.gh-hero-v2-overline::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: clamp(28px, 5vw, 44px);
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--color-copper);
    opacity: 0.4;
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.gh-hero-v2-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 7.5vw, 6.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 0.98;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    color: var(--color-stone);
    max-width: 660px;
}

.gh-hero-v2-title em {
    display: block;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    font-size: 0.62em;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    margin-top: 0.03em;
}

.gh-hero-v2-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.7vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-clay);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
}

.gh-hero-v2-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 650;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--color-copper) 0%,
        #A55E32 100%
    );
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.004em;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.25),
                0 1px 3px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gh-hero-v2-cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.gh-hero-v2-cta:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #9E5A30 0%,
        #8C4E28 100%
    );
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.38),
                0 3px 8px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gh-hero-v2-cta:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.gh-hero-v2-cta svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-hero-v2-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.gh-hero-v2-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
    padding: 16px 4px;
    color: var(--color-stone);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    letter-spacing: -0.004em;
}

.gh-hero-v2-secondary:hover {
    color: var(--color-evergreen);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-evergreen);
    padding-left: 6px;
}

/* ============================================================
   TRUST BAR
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(24px, 5vw, 48px);
    padding-top: clamp(24px, 3.5vh, 36px);
    margin-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15);
}

.gh-hero-v2-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.gh-hero-v2-trust-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.4vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-evergreen);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1;
}

.gh-hero-v2-trust-label {
    font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 0.95vw, 0.85rem);
    color: var(--color-clay);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gh-hero-v2-trust-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18);
    align-self: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL INDICATOR
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: clamp(28px, 5vh, 48px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--color-clay);
    opacity: 0.45;
    animation: scroll-float 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.gh-hero-v2-scroll span {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

.gh-hero-v2-scroll svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 22px;
}

@keyframes scroll-float {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
    50% { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(7px); }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO STAGGERED ENTRY ANIMATIONS (REMOVED)
   Content visible immediately.
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2-brand {
}
.gh-hero-v2-headline {
}
.gh-hero-v2-actions {
}
.gh-hero-v2-trust {
}
.gh-hero-v2-scroll {
    animation: scroll-float 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Mobile: ensure scroll indicator works */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-hero-v2-brand,
    .gh-hero-v2-headline,
    .gh-hero-v2-actions,
    .gh-hero-v2-trust {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        filter: none;
    }
    .gh-hero-v2-scroll {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        filter: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO TITLE 3D TEXT-SHADOW
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2-title {
    text-shadow:
        0 1px 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.08),
        0 2px 4px rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.12),
        0 8px 24px rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.08);
}

.gh-hero-v2-title em {
    text-shadow:
        0 1px 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18),
        0 2px 8px rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.15),
        0 4px 16px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-hero-v2-title,
    .gh-hero-v2-title em {
        text-shadow: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO BURNED-EDGE MASK — dissolves bottom into next section
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2 {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 88%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 92%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 96%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 100%
    );
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 88%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 92%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 96%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 100%
    );
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-hero-v2 {
        -webkit-mask-image: none;
        mask-image: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA HEARTBEAT PULSE
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2-cta {
    animation: cta-heartbeat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes cta-heartbeat {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.25),
                    0 1px 3px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12);
    }
    15% {
        box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.42),
                    0 2px 6px rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.22);
    }
    30% {
        box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.25),
                    0 1px 3px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12);
    }
}

.gh-hero-v2-cta:hover {
    animation: none;
}

/* Restore hover box-shadow since animation override is removed */
.gh-hero-v2-cta:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.38),
                0 3px 8px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-hero-v2-cta {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   STAT COUNTER GLOW (REMOVED)
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   MANIFESTO STRIPE — "Our Philosophy"
   ============================================================ */

.gh-manifesto-v2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: clamp(72px, 10vh, 110px) max(4vmin, 32px);
    margin-top: -40px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: 
        linear-gradient(
            175deg,
            var(--color-parchment) 0%,
            var(--color-cream) 50%,
            var(--color-parchment) 100%
        );
}

.gh-manifesto-v2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 70% 50% at 85% 15%,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.06) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 40% 40% at 15% 85%,
            rgba(45, 74, 62, 0.05) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        );
}

/* Top divider — organic wave with warm copper glow */
.gh-manifesto-v2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 80px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: 
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(237, 230, 219, 0.8) 0%,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.10) 30%,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.04) 60%,
            transparent 100%
        );
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-manifesto-v2::after {
    background: 
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(30, 27, 24, 0.8) 0%,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.12) 30%,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.04) 60%,
            transparent 100%
        );
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 840px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(32px, 5vh, 48px);
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-mark {
    opacity: 0.10;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    width: clamp(64px, 9vw, 88px);
    height: auto;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-mark svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-content {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-eyebrow::before,
.gh-manifesto-v2-eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 30px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--color-copper);
    opacity: 0.35;
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-evergreen);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 680px;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-clay);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-pillar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 24px 18px;
    background: var(--color-surface-raised);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-pillar::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--color-copper),
        var(--color-ember)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-pillar:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.10);
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-pillar:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.gh-manifesto-v2-pillar-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-pillar:hover .gh-manifesto-v2-pillar-icon {
    transform: scale(1.18);
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-pillar strong {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: var(--color-stone);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-pillar span:last-child {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-clay);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 650;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-link:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-copper);
    color: var(--color-ember);
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-link svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .gh-manifesto-v2-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
    }
    
    .gh-manifesto-v2-pillar {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 18px;
    }
    
    .gh-manifesto-v2-pillar-icon {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    
    .gh-manifesto-v2-pillar strong {
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SITE STATS BAR — "At a Glance"
   ============================================================ */

.gh-stats-v2 {
    padding: 48px max(4vmin, 32px);
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        var(--color-stone) 0%,
        #302C28 100%
    );
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gh-stats-v2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.06;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 25% 50%, var(--color-copper), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 75% 50%, var(--color-ember), transparent);
}

.gh-stats-v2-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(48px, 10vw, 88px);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gh-stats-v2-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    text-align: center;
}

.gh-stats-v2-count {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1;
}

.gh-stats-v2-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(237, 230, 219, 0.55);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.gh-stats-v2-divider {
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(237, 230, 219, 0.08);
    align-self: stretch;
    margin: 8px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gh-stats-v2-inner {
        gap: 28px;
    }
    .gh-stats-v2-divider {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   QUICK START GUIDES — "New Here? Start With These"
   ============================================================ */

.gh-start-v2 {
    padding: clamp(72px, 10vh, 100px) max(4vmin, 32px);
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        var(--color-cream) 0%,
        var(--color-parchment) 100%
    );
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gh-start-v2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: clamp(300px, 50vw, 600px);
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18), transparent);
}

.gh-start-v2-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gh-start-v2-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vh, 56px);
}

.gh-start-v2-overline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.gh-start-v2-overline::before,
.gh-start-v2-overline::after {
    content: "";
    width: 26px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--color-copper);
    opacity: 0.3;
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.gh-start-v2-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-stone);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.gh-start-v2-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-clay);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.gh-start-v2-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 10px 0 20px;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.gh-start-v2-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.gh-start-card {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(280px, 32vw, 350px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--color-surface-raised);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    position: relative;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-start-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.35);
}

.gh-start-card-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 16px;
    z-index: 2;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-copper), #A55E32);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gh-start-card:hover .gh-start-card-number {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.gh-start-card-image {
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    position: relative;
}

.gh-start-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-start-card:hover .gh-start-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
}

.gh-start-card-image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        transparent 50%,
        rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.3) 100%
    );
}

.gh-start-card-content {
    padding: 20px 22px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.gh-start-card-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    color: var(--color-copper);
}

.gh-start-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: var(--color-stone);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.28;
    margin: 0;
}

.gh-start-card-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--color-clay);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.gh-start-card-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 22px;
    right: 22px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.09);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-8px);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-start-card-arrow svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    color: var(--color-copper);
}

.gh-start-card:hover .gh-start-card-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.gh-start-v2-grid::after {
    content: "";
    flex: 0 0 1px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-start-card {
        flex: 0 0 260px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   FEATURED POSTS — "Essential Reading"
   ============================================================ */

.gh-featured-v2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 0 max(4vmin, 32px);
    margin-top: -50px;
}

.gh-featured-v2-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--color-surface-raised);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 60px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 60px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.08),
                0 2px 10px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.gh-featured-v2-header {
    margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.gh-featured-v2-label {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-stone);
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.gh-featured-v2-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-clay);
    margin: 0;
}

.gh-featured-v2-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 22px;
}

.gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:first-child {
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
}

.gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:first-child .gh-card-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.2vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:first-child .gh-card-image {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY SHOWCASE — "Field Manual Index"
   ============================================================ */

.gh-categories-v2 {
    padding: clamp(72px, 12vh, 110px) max(4vmin, 32px);
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        var(--color-parchment) 0%,
        var(--color-sand) 100%
    );
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gh-categories-v2-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gh-categories-v2-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(44px, 7vh, 60px);
}

.gh-categories-v2-overline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.gh-categories-v2-overline::before,
.gh-categories-v2-overline::after {
    content: "";
    width: 30px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--color-copper);
    opacity: 0.35;
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.gh-categories-v2-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-stone);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.gh-categories-v2-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-clay);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.gh-categories-v2-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
}

.gh-category-card-v2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: var(--color-surface-raised);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gh-category-card-v2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.05),
        transparent 60%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.gh-category-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.12);
}

.gh-category-card-v2:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.gh-category-card-v2-icon {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-sand);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-category-card-v2:hover .gh-category-card-v2-icon {
    background: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.gh-category-card-v2-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.gh-category-card-v2-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: var(--color-stone);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.gh-category-card-v2-count {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-clay);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.gh-category-card-v2 svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-clay);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-8px);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-category-card-v2:hover svg {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    color: var(--color-copper);
}

/* ============================================================
   LATEST POSTS — "New in the Library"
   ============================================================ */

.gh-latest-v2 {
    padding: clamp(72px, 12vh, 110px) max(4vmin, 32px);
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        var(--color-cream) 0%,
        var(--color-parchment) 50%,
        var(--color-sand) 100%
    );
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gh-latest-v2-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 max(4vmin, 32px);
}

.gh-latest-v2-header {
    margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vh, 56px);
}

.gh-latest-v2-overline {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.gh-latest-v2-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-stone);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0;
}

.gh-latest-v2-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(330px, 1fr));
    gap: 26px;
}

.gh-latest-v2-more {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: clamp(40px, 6vh, 56px);
}

.gh-latest-v2-more-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 650;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-copper);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-latest-v2-more-link:hover {
    background: var(--color-copper);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.25);
}

.gh-latest-v2-more-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-latest-v2-more-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ============================================================
   FINAL CTA — "Stay Ready"
   ============================================================ */

.gh-cta-v2 {
    padding: clamp(72px, 14vh, 130px) max(4vmin, 32px);
    background: linear-gradient(
        165deg,
        var(--color-evergreen) 0%,
        #1E3329 50%,
        #15261E 100%
    );
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gh-cta-v2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 25%,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 40% 40% at 15% 70%,
            rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.08) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        ),
        /* Subtle grid texture */
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            0deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 60px,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 60px,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 61px
        );
}

.gh-cta-v2-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(48px, 8vw, 72px);
}

.gh-cta-v2-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.gh-cta-v2-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.12;
}

.gh-cta-v2-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.gh-cta-v2-visual {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0.07;
}

.gh-cta-v2-visual svg {
    width: clamp(180px, 22vw, 260px);
    height: auto;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Email subscription inside dark CTA */
.gh-cta-v2 .gh-form {
    margin-top: 6px;
    height: auto;
    background: transparent;
    max-width: 500px;
    gap: 10px;
}

.gh-cta-v2 .gh-form-input {
    position: static;
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    height: auto;
    padding: 14px 18px;
}

.gh-cta-v2 .gh-form-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.gh-cta-v2 .gh-form-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-copper);
    outline: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.2);
}

.gh-cta-v2 .gh-button {
    background: var(--color-ember);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 650;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gh-cta-v2 .gh-button:hover {
    background: #D1502A;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.35);
}

/* Mobile: stack the form */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gh-cta-v2 .gh-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .gh-cta-v2 .gh-form-input {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .gh-cta-v2 .gh-button {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION POLISH
   ============================================================ */

.gh-navigation {
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    background: rgba(252, 250, 245, 0.85);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-navigation {
    background: rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.9);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
}

.gh-navigation-logo img {
    max-height: 36px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.gh-navigation-logo:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gh-navigation-menu a {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 550;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.gh-navigation-menu a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -3px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-copper);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-navigation-menu a:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.gh-navigation-menu .nav-current::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.gh-navigation-actions .gh-button {
    background: var(--color-copper);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 650;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    min-height: auto;
    min-width: auto;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-navigation-actions .gh-button:hover {
    background: #9E5A30;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.32);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

.gh-footer {
    background: var(--color-char);
    color: var(--color-sand);
}

.gh-footer a {
    color: var(--color-sand);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.gh-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--color-copper);
}

.gh-footer .gh-card-title,
.gh-footer h2,
.gh-footer h3 {
    color: var(--color-cream);
}

.gh-footer-bar {
    border-top-color: rgba(237, 230, 219, 0.08);
}

.gh-footer-copyright {
    color: var(--color-clay);
}

/* ============================================================
   CARD ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Image zoom + warm overlay on hover */
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card-link:hover .gh-card-image img,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card-link:hover .gh-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card-image img,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card-image img {
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card-image,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card-image {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Card lift on hover */
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card-link,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card-link {
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover .gh-card-link,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover .gh-card-link {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Tag pill styling */
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card-tag,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.22);
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gh-card-link:hover .gh-card-tag {
    background: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.4);
}

/* Global show card tags */
.gh-card-tag {
    display: inline-block !important;
}

/* Featured card accent border */
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    padding-left: 24px;
    transition: border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--color-copper);
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child:hover {
    border-left-color: transparent;
}

/* Card image gradient overlay */
.gh-card-image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        transparent 50%,
        rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.18) 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card-link:hover .gh-card-image::after,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card-link:hover .gh-card-image::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Grain texture overlay */
body::after {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.012;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 256px 256px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] body::after {
    opacity: 0.022;
}

/* Scroll-reveal animations (view-timeline) */



.gh-manifesto-v2,
.gh-categories-v2-header,
.gh-latest-v2-header,
.gh-cta-v2-content {
    animation-timeline: view();
    animation-range: entry 0% entry 85%;
}

/* Staggered card reveals */


/* Category card stagger */

/* Fallback for browsers without view-timeline support */
@supports not (animation-timeline: view()) {
    .gh-manifesto-v2,
    .gh-featured-v2 .gh-card,
    .gh-categories-v2-grid .gh-category-card-v2,
    .gh-latest-v2 .gh-card {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* Smooth page-wide transitions */
.gh-card,
.gh-category-card-v2,
.gh-hero-v2-cta,
.gh-hero-v2-secondary {
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ============================================================
   ENHANCED CARD EFFECTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Warm glow raise on card hover */
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card {
    transition: box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12),
                0 1px 4px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.06);
}

/* Category card accent stripes */
.gh-category-card-v2 {
    position: relative;
}

.gh-category-card-v2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-copper), var(--color-ember));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px;
}

.gh-category-card-v2:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Section divider — organic wave between sections */
.gh-section-divider {
    position: relative;
    height: 60px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-parchment);
}

.gh-section-divider::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--color-parchment);
    border-radius: 50% 60% 0 0 / 100% 100% 0 0;
}

/* Enhanced Hero CTA shimmer */
.gh-hero-v2-cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gh-hero-v2-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}


/* Featured badge accent for hero-section cards */
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child .gh-card-tag {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-copper), var(--color-ember));
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Reading time badge enhancement */
.gh-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Post card image warm gradient overlay */
.gh-card-image::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.08) 0%,
        transparent 50%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.gh-card:hover .gh-card-image::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Typography refinements for article cards */
.gh-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    line-height: 1.22;
}

.gh-card-excerpt {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--color-clay);
}

/* Author & date line polish */
.gh-card-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-clay);
}

/* ============================================================
   MANIFESTO PILLAR ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

.gh-manifesto-v2-pillar {
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* ============================================================
   CARD EDGE GLOW — luminous border on hover
   ============================================================ */

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card {
    position: relative;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card::before,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: 17px;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.50),
        rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.30),
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover::before,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2 .gh-card::before,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-latest-v2 .gh-card::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.55),
        rgba(240, 112, 64, 0.35),
        rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.18)
    );
}

/* ============================================================
   CINEMATIC VIGNETTE — deepen on card image hover
   ============================================================ */

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card-image::after,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card-image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        transparent 40%,
        rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.25) 80%,
        rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.45) 100%
    );
    opacity: 0.55;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover .gh-card-image::after,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover .gh-card-image::after {
    opacity: 0.25;
}

/* ============================================================
   ORGANIC SECTION DIVIDER — between manifesto and stats
   ============================================================ */

.gh-manifesto-v2 {
    position: relative;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 70% 50% at 85% 15%,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.06) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 40% 40% at 15% 85%,
            rgba(45, 74, 62, 0.05) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.06) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        );
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION TITLE DEPTH — subtle typographic weight
   ============================================================ */

.gh-manifesto-v2-title,
.gh-start-v2-title,
.gh-featured-v2-label,
.gh-categories-v2-title,
.gh-latest-v2-title {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-manifesto-v2-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-start-v2-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2-label,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-categories-v2-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-latest-v2-title {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(30, 27, 24, 0.06);
}

/* ============================================================
   DARK MODE — Override hardcoded light backgrounds
   (CSS variable-based sections auto-switch via screen.css)
   ============================================================ */

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2 {
    background: 
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 100% 75% at 50% 40%,
            #2A2622 0%,
            #1E1B18 30%,
            #282420 70%,
            #1C1916 100%
        );
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 25%,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.10) 0%,
            transparent 70%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 80% 30% at 50% 90%,
            rgba(240, 112, 64, 0.06) 0%,
            transparent 70%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 45%,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.04) 0%,
            transparent 40%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 55% 42% at 50% 45%,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.035) 0%,
            transparent 40%
        ),
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            0deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 47px,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.03) 47px,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.03) 48px
        ),
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 47px,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.03) 47px,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.03) 48px
        );
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2::after {
    background: 
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse at 65% 25%,
            rgba(240, 112, 64, 0.12) 0%,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.06) 35%,
            transparent 70%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            to top,
            rgba(240, 112, 64, 0.18) 0%,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.08) 30%,
            transparent 70%
        );
    filter: blur(90px);
}

/* Manifesto section glow refinements for dark */
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-manifesto-v2::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 70% 50% at 85% 15%,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.08) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 40% 40% at 15% 85%,
            rgba(74, 122, 101, 0.07) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        );
}

/* Card shadow refinements for dark background depth */
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
                0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-manifesto-v2-pillar:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-category-card-v2:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-start-v2::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.18),
        transparent
    );
}

/* Dark mode: deep warm gradient instead of broken light→dark */
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-stats-v2 {
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        #2A2623 0%,
        #1C1916 100%
    );
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-stats-v2::before {
    opacity: 0.08;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 25% 50%, var(--color-copper), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 75% 50%, var(--color-ember), transparent);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-stats-v2-label {
    color: rgba(212, 200, 184, 0.5);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-stats-v2-divider {
    background: rgba(212, 200, 184, 0.08);
}

/* Category card icon background for dark mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-category-card-v2-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-hero-v2-watermark {
        width: clamp(200px, 65vw, 380px);
    }

    .gh-featured-v2-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:first-child {
        grid-row: auto;
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .gh-categories-v2-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .gh-latest-v2-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gh-cta-v2-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .gh-cta-v2-visual {
        display: none;
    }

    .gh-cta-v2-text {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gh-featured-v2-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gh-categories-v2-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gh-hero-v2-trust {
        gap: 18px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRUCE-UP v4: Atmospheric Field Journal Enhancements
   ============================================================ */

/* --- HERO ENTRY ANIMATION — Staggered Reveal --- */

.gh-hero-v2-brand {
}
.gh-hero-v2-headline {
}
.gh-hero-v2-actions {
}
.gh-hero-v2-trust {
}
.gh-hero-v2-scroll {
               scroll-float 2.6s ease-in-out 1.8s infinite;
}


/* --- EMBER PARTICLES — Campfire sparks floating in the hero --- */

.gh-hero-v2::particles,
.gh-hero-v2 .hero-particles-layer {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Multiple pseudo-element trick: create embers with box-shadows */
.gh-hero-v2 .hero-particles-layer::before,
.gh-hero-v2 .hero-particles-layer::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-ember);
    opacity: 0;
}

.gh-hero-v2 .hero-particles-layer::before {
    box-shadow:
        /* Ember cluster 1 — bottom center rising */
        50vw 80vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.45),
        48vw 82vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.35),
        52vw 78vh 0 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.40),
        49vw 85vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.25),
        51vw 76vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.30),
        /* Ember cluster 2 — left side */
        15vw 70vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.28),
        18vw 73vh 0 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.32),
        14vw 68vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.20),
        20vw 75vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.18),
        /* Ember cluster 3 — right side */
        82vw 65vh 0 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.30),
        85vw 68vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.25),
        80vw 62vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.20),
        /* Tiny scattered sparks */
        35vw 72vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.18),
        65vw 75vh 0 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.22),
        42vw 68vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.15),
        58vw 71vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.16),
        70vw 79vh 0 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.20),
        28vw 64vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.14);
}

.gh-hero-v2 .hero-particles-layer::after {
    box-shadow:
        /* Second ember wave — offset timing */
        53vw 82vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.35),
        47vw 79vh 0 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.30),
        55vw 84vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.22),
        12vw 74vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.24),
        22vw 77vh 0 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.20),
        78vw 70vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.22),
        88vw 73vh 0 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18),
        38vw 66vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.16),
        62vw 69vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.14),
        45vw 76vh 0 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18),
        30vw 67vh 0 0 rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.12);
}



/* --- ORGANIC SECTION DIVIDERS --- */

/* Categories-to-Latest: warm ridge */
.gh-latest-v2 {
    position: relative;
}

.gh-latest-v2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.22),
        rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.14),
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.22),
        transparent
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

/* --- ENHANCED CARD GLOW — Copper aura on hover --- */

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card {
    position: relative;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card::before,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse at 50% 0%,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18) 0%,
        rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.06) 40%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover::before,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18),
                0 2px 8px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.25);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.2);
}

/* --- STATS BAR — Enhanced depth --- */

.gh-stats-v2 {
    position: relative;
}

.gh-stats-v2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            0deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 2px,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.008) 2px,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.008) 3px
        );
    z-index: 1;
}

.gh-stats-v2-count {
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.3);
}

/* --- CTA SECTION — More dramatic --- */

.gh-cta-v2 {
    position: relative;
}

.gh-cta-v2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.gh-cta-v2-title {
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* --- FOOTER — Elevated --- */

.gh-footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    box-shadow: 0 -2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRUCE-UP v5: Premium Visual Enhancements
   Field Journal Depth — Layered textures, deeper glows,
   cinematic transitions befitting a premium survival library.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- HERO BOTTOM EDGE — Burned field-manual transition --- */
.gh-hero-v2 {
    /* Add worn-edge mask at bottom */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 88%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 92%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 96%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 100%
    );
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 88%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 92%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 96%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 100%
    );
}

/* --- MANIFESTO — Field journal texture overlay --- */
.gh-manifesto-v2 {
    position: relative;
}

/* --- STATS BAR — Pulsing counter glow --- */
.gh-stats-v2-count {
}


[data-theme="dark"] .gh-stats-v2-count {
}


/* --- START HERE — Card edge-glow on hover --- */
.gh-start-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: 17px;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.5),
        rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.3),
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-start-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --- CATEGORY CARDS — Deep copper hover aura --- */
.gh-category-card-v2 {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-category-card-v2:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 40px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18),
        0 4px 12px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.10),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-category-card-v2:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.25);
}

/* --- FEATURED / LATEST CARDS — Refined hover depth --- */
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                border-color 0.35s ease,
                box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.35);
}

/* --- LATEST POSTS GRID — Tighter visual rhythm --- */
.gh-latest-v2-grid {
    gap: 22px;
}

/* --- CTA SECTION — Cinematic depth --- */
.gh-cta-v2::before {
    /* Existing grid texture + additional radial spotlights */
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 25%,
            rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.14) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 40% 40% at 15% 70%,
            rgba(240, 112, 64, 0.10) 0%,
            transparent 60%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 30% 40% at 50% 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%,
            transparent 100%
        ),
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            0deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 60px,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 60px,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 61px
        );
}

/* --- COMPASS FLAME ICON — Subtle warmth pulse --- */
.gh-cta-v2-visual svg {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15));
}

/* --- FOOTER — Copper accent top line --- */
.gh-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15);
}

/* --- SECTION HEADER TYPE REFINEMENT --- */
.gh-manifesto-v2-title,
.gh-start-v2-title,
.gh-featured-v2-label,
.gh-categories-v2-title,
.gh-latest-v2-title {
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

/* --- OVERLINE REFINEMENT — Tighter spacing --- */
.gh-start-v2-overline,
.gh-categories-v2-overline,
.gh-latest-v2-overline {
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

/* --- VIEW ALL LINK — Copper shimmer on hover --- */
.gh-latest-v2-more-link {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gh-latest-v2-more-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.gh-latest-v2-more-link:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --- MOBILE: Disable ember particles for performance --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-hero-v2 .hero-particles-layer::before,
    .gh-hero-v2 .hero-particles-layer::after {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .gh-hero-v2-brand,
    .gh-hero-v2-headline,
    .gh-hero-v2-actions,
    .gh-hero-v2-trust,
    .gh-hero-v2-scroll {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        filter: none;
    }

    .gh-stats-v2-count {
        animation: none;
        text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.3);
    }

    .gh-hero-v2 {
        -webkit-mask-image: none;
        mask-image: none;
    }

    .gh-start-card::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRUCE-UP v6: Peak Polish — Dramatic Final Touches
   Hero depth, navigation presence, scroll-driven reveals,
   and cinematic image treatments.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- HERO TITLE — 3D layered text-shadow --- */
.gh-hero-v2-title {
    text-shadow:
        0 1px 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.08),
        0 2px 4px rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.12),
        0 8px 24px rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.08);
}

.gh-hero-v2-title em {
    text-shadow:
        0 1px 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15),
        0 2px 8px rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.12),
        0 4px 16px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.10);
}

/* --- HERO CTA — Heartbeat pulse on shadow --- */
.gh-hero-v2-cta {
    animation: cta-heartbeat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes cta-heartbeat {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.25),
                    0 1px 3px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12);
    }
    15% {
        box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.40),
                    0 2px 6px rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.20);
    }
    30% {
        box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.25),
                    0 1px 3px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12);
    }
}

.gh-hero-v2-cta:hover {
    animation: none;
}

/* --- NAVIGATION — Deeper background on scroll --- */
.gh-navigation {
    transition: background 0.4s ease,
                border-bottom-color 0.4s ease,
                box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Ghost adds .gh-navigation-scrolled via JS when user scrolls */
.gh-navigation.gh-navigation-scrolled,
body:has(.gh-navigation:not(.gh-navigation-scrolled)) .gh-navigation {
    /* Fallback: if no JS class, we can't detect scroll — maintain current */
}

/* --- MANIFESTO MARK — Enhanced presence --- */
.gh-manifesto-v2-mark {
    opacity: 0.10;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12));
}

/* --- START HERE — Section scroll-reveal --- */
.gh-start-v2-header {
    animation-timeline: view();
    animation-range: entry 0% entry 90%;
}


/* --- STATS BAR — Section scroll-reveal --- */
.gh-stats-v2-inner {
    animation-timeline: view();
    animation-range: entry 0% entry 88%;
}

/* --- CARD IMAGE — Cinematic vignette overrides --- */
.gh-card-image::after {
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        transparent 40%,
        rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.25) 80%,
        rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.45) 100%
    );
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.gh-card:hover .gh-card-image::after {
    opacity: 0.3;
}

/* --- FEATURED / LATEST — Refined card border-radius --- */
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- FEATURED FIRST CARD — Enhanced presence --- */
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child .gh-card-title {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.06);
}

/* --- SECTION TITLES — Subtle text-shadow for depth --- */
.gh-manifesto-v2-title,
.gh-featured-v2-label,
.gh-categories-v2-title,
.gh-latest-v2-title,
.gh-start-v2-title {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.04);
}

/* --- SEARCH TOGGLE — Copper accent --- */
.gh-search-trigger {
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.gh-search-trigger:hover {
    color: var(--color-copper);
}

/* --- SUBSCRIBE BUTTON — Consistent copper accent --- */
.gh-subscribe-button {
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --- FEATURED GRID — Increased gap for breathing room --- */
.gh-featured-v2-grid {
    gap: 26px;
}

/* --- View-timeline fallback coverage --- */
@supports not (animation-timeline: view()) {
    .gh-start-v2-header,
    .gh-start-card,
    .gh-stats-v2-inner {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* --- MOBILE: Disable v6 animations --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-hero-v2-cta {
        animation: none;
    }

    .gh-hero-v2-title,
    .gh-hero-v2-title em {
        text-shadow: none;
    }

    .gh-manifesto-v2-mark {
        animation: none;
        filter: none;
    }

    .gh-card-image::after {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

/* --- REDUCED MOTION --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .gh-hero-v2 .hero-particles-layer::before,
    .gh-hero-v2 .hero-particles-layer::after,
    .gh-hero-v2-watermark,
    .gh-hero-v2-scroll,
    .gh-hero-v2-brand,
    .gh-hero-v2-headline,
    .gh-hero-v2-actions,
    .gh-hero-v2-trust,
    .gh-hero-v2-cta,
    .gh-manifesto-v2-mark,
    .gh-start-v2-header,
    .gh-start-card,
    .gh-stats-v2-inner,
    .gh-stats-v2-count {
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        filter: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }

    .gh-hero-v2-site-name::after {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    .gh-hero-v2-title,
    .gh-hero-v2-title em {
        text-shadow: none;
    }

    .gh-card-image::after {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   CARD HOVER GLOW — Warm radial glow above cards on hover
   ============================================================ */

.gh-card,
.gh-start-card,
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card {
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Edge glow: luminous border on hover */
.gh-card::before,
.gh-start-card::before,
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card::before,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 17px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.45),
        rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.25),
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.10)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gh-card:hover::before,
.gh-start-card:hover::before,
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover::before,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Warm radial glow at top center of card */
.gh-card::after,
.gh-start-card::after,
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card::after,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse at 50% 0%,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.16) 0%,
        rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.05) 40%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gh-card:hover::after,
.gh-start-card:hover::after,
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover::after,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Elevate card on hover */
.gh-card:hover,
.gh-start-card:hover,
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover,
.gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 32px rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.15),
        0 2px 8px rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.08);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO BURNED-EDGE MASK — Section dissolves at bottom edge
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2 {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 85%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 90%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 95%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 100%
    );
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 85%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 90%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 95%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 100%
    );
}

/* ============================================================
   ORGANIC SECTION DIVIDERS — Targeted, non-conflicting
   Each section has its own divider treatment below; this block
   only ensures relative positioning for stacking contexts.
   ============================================================ */

.gh-manifesto-v2,
.gh-stats-v2,
.gh-start-v2,
.gh-featured-v2,
.gh-categories-v2,
.gh-latest-v2,
.gh-cta-v2 {
    position: relative;
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS BAR — Breathing glow on numbers
   ============================================================ */

.gh-stats-v2-count {
}


/* Dark mode overrides */
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-card::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.5),
        rgba(240, 112, 64, 0.3),
        rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.15)
    );
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-card:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-stats-v2-count {
}


/* ============================================================
   MOBILE OVERRIDES for new effects
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-hero-v2 {
        -webkit-mask-image: none;
        mask-image: none;
    }

    .gh-card::before,
    .gh-card::after,
    .gh-start-card::before,
    .gh-start-card::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .gh-card:hover,
    .gh-start-card:hover {
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .gh-stats-v2-count {
        animation: none;
        text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15);
    }

    [data-theme="dark"] .gh-stats-v2-count {
        text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.25);
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .gh-stats-v2-count {
        animation: none;
        text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15);
    }

    .gh-card::before,
    .gh-card::after,
    .gh-start-card::before,
    .gh-start-card::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .gh-card:hover,
    .gh-start-card:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRUCE-UP v7: Master Polish — Distinctive Final Touches
   Each enhancement is a deliberate, opinionated choice
   that could not be mistaken for a template.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- MANIFESTO — Dramatic drop-cap quote treatment --- */
.gh-manifesto-v2-title {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-title::first-letter {
    font-size: 1.32em;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-evergreen);
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-title::before {
    content: "\201C";
    position: absolute;
    top: -0.45em;
    left: -0.08em;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 4.5em;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.10);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* --- MANIFESTO PILLARS — Animated icon orbit on hover --- */
.gh-manifesto-v2-pillar-icon {
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-pillar:hover .gh-manifesto-v2-pillar-icon {
    transform: scale(1.25) rotate(-8deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.3));
}

/* --- STATS BAR — Counter "tick-up" reveal --- */
.gh-stats-v2-count {
    position: relative;
}




/* --- FEATURED FIRST CARD — Hero-card treatment --- */
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child .gh-card-image {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    position: relative;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child .gh-card-image::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        transparent 55%,
        rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.5) 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child .gh-card-content {
    padding: 0 28px 28px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-top: -40px;
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child .gh-card-title {
    color: var(--color-stone);
    line-height: 1.08;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.4vw, 2.6rem);
}

/* --- CATEGORY CARD — Ember accent stripe animation --- */
.gh-category-card-v2 {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-category-card-v2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-copper), var(--color-ember));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-category-card-v2:hover::after {
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
}

/* --- CTA SECTION — Deep atmospheric glow --- */
.gh-cta-v2 {
    position: relative;
}

/* Subtle background compass mark */
.gh-cta-v2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.06) 0%,
        rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.03) 30%,
        transparent 60%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}


/* --- SECTION REVEAL — Smooth upward entry for section headers --- */
.gh-start-v2-header,
.gh-featured-v2-header,
.gh-categories-v2-header,
.gh-latest-v2-header {
    animation-timeline: view();
    animation-range: entry 0% entry 88%;
}


/* --- CARD HOVER — Refined glow for dark mode cards --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2 .gh-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-latest-v2 .gh-card {
    background: #22201C;
    border-color: #332E28;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-latest-v2 .gh-card:hover {
    background: #272420;
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.3);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15),
        0 0 40px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.06);
}

/* --- NAVIGATION — Subtle bottom-edge copper glow --- */
.gh-navigation {
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.08),
        0 2px 8px rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-navigation {
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12),
        0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* --- ARTICLE CARD TITLE — Refined display typography --- */
.gh-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 650;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    line-height: 1.18;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.gh-card:hover .gh-card-title {
    color: var(--color-copper);
}

/* --- FOOTER — Elevated with warm top-edge glow --- */
.gh-footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    box-shadow:
        0 -1px 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12),
        0 -4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* --- VIEW ALL — Enhanced hover state --- */
.gh-latest-v2-more-link {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-latest-v2-more-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES for v7 --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-manifesto-v2-title::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .gh-cta-v2::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child .gh-card-content {
        margin-top: -20px;
        padding: 0 20px 20px;
    }
}

@supports not (animation-timeline: view()) {
    .gh-start-v2-header,
    .gh-featured-v2-header,
    .gh-categories-v2-header,
    .gh-latest-v2-header {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .gh-cta-v2::after {
        animation: none;
    }

    .gh-manifesto-v2-pillar:hover .gh-manifesto-v2-pillar-icon {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        filter: none;
    }

    .gh-category-card-v2:hover::after {
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRUCE-UP v8: Atmospheric Depth — Final Layer
   Only genuinely new effects that don't duplicate existing work:
   category icon glow, scroll-reveal cards, manifesto dissolve,
   and featured section warm glow.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- CATEGORY CARD ICON GLOW ---
   Subtle background pulse on category icons to draw the eye.
   Complements the existing expanding accent stripe on hover. */
.gh-category-card-v2-icon {
}


.gh-category-card-v2:hover .gh-category-card-v2-icon {
    animation: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18),
                0 0 6px rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.10);
}

/* --- SCROLL-REVEAL CARDS ---
   Cards in the latest grid fade+scale in as they scroll into view.
   Uses animation-timeline: view() with staggered delays.
   Complements the existing section-header reveal. */


/* Stagger the featured grid cards too (skip first — it's the hero card) */

/* --- MANIFESTO ENHANCED BOTTOM EDGE ---
   Subtle dissolve transition before the dark stats bar.
   Prevents a harsh cut between the light manifesto and dark stats. */
.gh-manifesto-v2 {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 90%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 94%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 97%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 100%
    );
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 90%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 94%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 97%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 100%
    );
}

/* --- FEATURED SECTION — Subtle top-edge warm glow ---
   A diffuse copper aura that bleeds upward from the section,
   softening the transition into the card container. */
.gh-featured-v2::before {
    top: -30px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 60px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse 80% 50% at 50% 100%,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.10),
        transparent
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES for v8 --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-manifesto-v2 {
        -webkit-mask-image: none;
        mask-image: none;
    }

    .gh-category-card-v2-icon {
        animation: none;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .gh-featured-v2::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* --- REDUCED MOTION FALLBACKS --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .gh-category-card-v2-icon {
        animation: none;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card,
    .gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* --- NO ANIMATION-TIMELINE FALLBACK --- */
@supports not (animation-timeline: view()) {
    .gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card,
    .gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRUCE-UP v9: Depth Transitions & Editorial Polish
   — Stats bar warm bottom dissolve (dark→light)
   — Manifesto title dramatic drop-cap quote mark
   — Quick Start card copper shadow glow
   — Featured first-card luminous border
   ============================================================ */

/* --- STATS BAR — Warm bottom dissolve into light section ---
   The dark gradient bar currently cuts hard to the light Start section.
   A mask-image creates a burned-edge fade, mirroring the hero's bottom dissolve. */
.gh-stats-v2 {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 92%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.70) 95%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 98%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.03) 100%
    );
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 92%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.70) 95%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 98%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.03) 100%
    );
    padding-bottom: 64px;
}

/* --- MANIFESTO TITLE — Dramatic editorial drop-cap quote mark ---
   A giant copper " sits behind the manifesto headline at near-zero opacity.
   The first letter gets an ember accent and bolder weight. */
.gh-manifesto-v2-title {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-title::first-letter {
    font-size: 1.32em;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-evergreen);
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-title::before {
    content: "\201C";
    position: absolute;
    top: -0.38em;
    left: -0.12em;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 5em;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-copper);
    opacity: 0.07;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-manifesto-v2-title::before {
    opacity: 0.09;
}

/* --- QUICK START CARDS — Warm copper shadow on hover ---
   Enhances the existing transform: translateY(-5px) with a copper-tinted glow. */
.gh-start-card:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 40px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.16),
        0 4px 14px rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.06),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.10);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-start-card {
    background: #22201C;
    border-color: #332E28;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-start-card:hover {
    background: #272420;
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.3);
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.18),
        0 0 60px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-start-card-content .gh-start-card-tag {
    color: var(--color-copper);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-start-card-arrow {
    background: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12);
}

/* --- FEATURED FIRST CARD — Luminous copper border on hover ---
   The hero card gets a warm border glow that intensifies on hover,
   reinforcing its status as the anchor piece. */
.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child {
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 48px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.14),
        0 4px 16px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.10),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.20);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child {
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.25),
        0 0 80px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.08);
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRUCE-UP v10: Topographic Contour Lines — Field Manual Motif
   The categories "Field Manual Index" section gets a subtle
   topographic map contour-line background. Each contour line
   is a warm copper-tinted path, evoking elevation maps and
   orienteering — a visual signature unique to US Preppers.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- CATEGORIES SECTION — Topographic contour background --- */
.gh-categories-v2 {
    position: relative;
}

.gh-categories-v2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.08;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 800'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 380 Q100 365 200 390 Q300 415 400 385 Q500 355 600 380 Q700 405 800 375 Q900 345 1000 370 Q1100 395 1200 380' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1.5' opacity='0.6'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 420 Q120 405 240 430 Q360 455 480 425 Q600 395 720 420 Q840 445 960 415 Q1080 385 1200 420' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1.2' opacity='0.5'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 460 Q130 445 260 470 Q390 495 520 465 Q650 435 780 460 Q910 485 1040 455 Q1170 425 1200 440' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.4'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 340 Q100 325 200 350 Q300 375 400 345 Q500 315 600 340 Q700 365 800 335 Q900 305 1000 330 Q1100 355 1200 340' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1.3' opacity='0.5'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 300 Q110 288 220 310 Q330 332 440 302 Q550 272 660 300 Q770 328 880 298 Q990 268 1100 290 Q1150 301 1200 300' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.4'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 500 Q115 488 230 510 Q345 532 460 502 Q575 472 690 500 Q805 528 920 498 Q1035 468 1150 495 Q1175 498 1200 500' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1.1' opacity='0.45'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 1200px 600px;
    background-position: center;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-categories-v2::after {
    opacity: 0.06;
}

/* --- QUICK-START GRID — Copper trail line connecting cards ---
   A subtle dotted path mimics a compass bearing/map route
   behind the horizontal scroll of starter cards. */
.gh-start-v2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 58%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.08) 0px,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.08) 4px,
        transparent 4px,
        transparent 12px
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.gh-start-v2:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES for v10 --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-categories-v2::after {
        display: none;
    }
    .gh-start-v2::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .gh-start-v2::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* --- STATS BAR — Dark-to-light dissolve at bottom edge ---
   The dark stats bar sits above light sections (Start Here, etc.).
   A burned-edge mask dissolves the bottom, creating a smooth
   field-manual fade instead of a hard cut. */
.gh-stats-v2 {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 85%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 90%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.50) 95%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 98%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.03) 100%
    );
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 85%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 90%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.50) 95%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 98%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.03) 100%
    );
    padding-bottom: 64px;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES for v9 --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-stats-v2 {
        -webkit-mask-image: none;
        mask-image: none;
        padding-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .gh-manifesto-v2-title {
        position: static;
        display: block;
    }

    .gh-manifesto-v2-title::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .gh-manifesto-v2-title::first-letter {
        font-size: inherit;
        font-weight: inherit;
        color: inherit;
    }

    .gh-start-card:hover {
        box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.14);
    }

    [data-theme="dark"] .gh-start-card:hover {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    }

    .gh-featured-v2 .gh-card:first-child:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL-TRIGGERED REVEAL ANIMATIONS (v11) — DISABLED
   Content visible immediately.
   ============================================================ */

.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION SCROLL STATE (v11)
   ============================================================ */

.gh-navigation.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(252, 250, 245, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 20px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.08),
                0 1px 3px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.06);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-navigation.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(30, 27, 24, 0.96);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
                0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.15);
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE GRAIN TEXTURE OVERLAY (v11)
   ============================================================ */

.gh-viewport {
    position: relative;
}

.gh-viewport::after {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.025;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 256 256'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.82' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 256px 256px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-viewport::after {
    opacity: 0.035;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-viewport::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal-on-scroll {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }
    .reveal-stagger > * {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }
    .gh-viewport::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRUCE-UP v12: Final Master Polish — Stunning, Not Just Polished
   Each addition is a deliberate, opinionated choice:
   — Dark mode hero title luminous depth
   — Category→Latest cross-fade gradient bridge
   — Featured inner container breathing copper aura
   — Card image silhouette reveal on load
   — Manifesto title animated ember accent line
   — Stats bar counter hot-glow pulse peak
   ============================================================ */

/* --- HERO TITLE — Dark mode luminous text-shadow ---
   The existing 3D shadow uses dark Char (#2A2623) tones that
   vanish against dark backgrounds. Remap to copper/ember glows
   that float against the deep brown-black. */
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2-title {
    text-shadow:
        0 1px 0 rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.10),
        0 2px 6px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15),
        0 8px 28px rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.10);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2-title em {
    text-shadow:
        0 1px 0 rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.20),
        0 3px 10px rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.18),
        0 6px 20px rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.14);
}

/* --- CATEGORIES → LATEST — Warm cross-fade gradient bridge ---
   The categories and latest sections share the same color family
   (cream→parchment→sand). A warm gradient bleed at the boundary
   creates visual separation without a hard cut. */
.gh-categories-v2 {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 92%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 95%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 98%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 100%
    );
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 92%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 95%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 98%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 100%
    );
}

/* --- FEATURED INNER CONTAINER — Breathing copper border aura ---
   The featured container card gets a gentle box-shadow pulse
   that matches the hero's ember pulse rhythm. Creates a living,
   breathing focal point for the Essential Reading section. */
.gh-featured-v2-inner {
}


[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2-inner {
}


/* --- CARD IMAGE — Silhouette reveal on load ---
   Images fade from a subtle scale-down with a warm tint,
   creating a "developing photograph" effect on page load. */
.gh-card-image img,
.gh-start-card-image img {
}


/* --- MANIFESTO TITLE — Animated ember accent line ---
   A thin horizontal line beneath the manifesto headline that
   glows warmer on scroll-into-view. Uses the view-timeline
   animation system already established in the theme. */
.gh-manifesto-v2-title {
    padding-bottom: 18px;
}

.gh-manifesto-v2-title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 120px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        var(--color-ember),
        var(--color-copper),
        var(--color-ember),
        transparent
    );
    border-radius: 1px;
    opacity: 1;
}



/* --- STATS BAR COUNTER — Hot-glow pulse peak ---
   The counter glow already breathes; add a sharp peak at the
   glow apex for a more dramatic, living energy feel. */


/* --- RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES for v12 --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    [data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2-title,
    [data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2-title em {
        text-shadow: none;
    }

    .gh-categories-v2 {
        -webkit-mask-image: none;
        mask-image: none;
    }

    .gh-featured-v2-inner {
        animation: none;
    }

    .gh-card-image img,
    .gh-start-card-image img {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        filter: none;
    }

    .gh-manifesto-v2-title {
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    .gh-manifesto-v2-title::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

@supports not (animation-timeline: view()) {
    .gh-manifesto-v2-title::after {
        /* Manifesto line uses time-based animation — no override needed */
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    [data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2-title,
    [data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2-title em {
        text-shadow: none;
    }

    .gh-featured-v2-inner {
        animation: none;
    }

    .gh-card-image img,
    .gh-start-card-image img {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        filter: none;
    }

    .gh-manifesto-v2-title::after {
        animation: none;
        width: 120px;
        opacity: 0.35;
    }

    .gh-hero-v2-sonar {
        display: none;
    }

    .gh-hero-v2-cta {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRUCE-UP v13: Sonar Pulse & Counter Tick — Tactical Energy
   ============================================================ */

/* --- HERO SONAR PULSE RING ---
   Concentric expanding rings behind the hero CTA button.
   Creates a radar/sonar aesthetic — on-brand for a prepper
   site. Pure CSS, no JS needed. */
.gh-hero-v2-sonar {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.15);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gh-hero-v2-sonar::before,
.gh-hero-v2-sonar::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.22);
}

.gh-hero-v2-sonar::after {
    animation-delay: 1.6s;
}


[data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2-sonar {
    border-color: rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.18);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2-sonar::before,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2-sonar::after {
    border-color: rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.28);
}

/* --- MOBILE: disable sonar rings --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-hero-v2-sonar {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY CARD — Expanding Accent Stripe on Hover
   A warm copper→ember stripe expands from center on hover
   ============================================================ */

.gh-category-card-v2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-copper), var(--color-ember));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-category-card-v2:hover::after {
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
}

/* Dark mode: brighter stripe for contrast */
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-category-card-v2::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4844F, #F07040);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-category-card-v2::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORIES SECTION — Topographic Contour Map Background
   Evokes orienteering, elevation maps, and field-manual
   aesthetics. Subtle SVG contour lines behind the grid.
   ============================================================ */

.gh-categories-v2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.06;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 600'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 90 Q150 70 300 95 T600 85 T900 92 T1200 88' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.5'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 150 Q130 135 280 148 T580 140 T880 150 T1200 142' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1.2' opacity='0.4'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 210 Q180 195 350 215 T650 205 T950 215 T1200 208' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.45'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 275 Q140 260 310 278 T610 268 T910 280 T1200 272' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1.5' opacity='0.35'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 340 Q160 325 330 345 T630 335 T930 348 T1200 338' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.4'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 410 Q120 395 290 415 T590 402 T890 415 T1200 408' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1.2' opacity='0.45'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 480 Q170 462 340 485 T640 475 T940 488 T1200 480' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1.5' opacity='0.35'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 550 Q150 535 320 555 T620 545 T920 558 T1200 550' fill='none' stroke='%23B86B3C' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 1200px 600px;
    background-position: center;
}

.gh-categories-v2-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-categories-v2::after {
    opacity: 0.04;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 600'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 90 Q150 70 300 95 T600 85 T900 92 T1200 88' fill='none' stroke='%23D4844F' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.35'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 150 Q130 135 280 148 T580 140 T880 150 T1200 142' fill='none' stroke='%23D4844F' stroke-width='1.2' opacity='0.3'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 210 Q180 195 350 215 T650 205 T950 215 T1200 208' fill='none' stroke='%23D4844F' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.35'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 275 Q140 260 310 278 T610 268 T910 280 T1200 272' fill='none' stroke='%23D4844F' stroke-width='1.5' opacity='0.25'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 340 Q160 325 330 345 T630 335 T930 348 T1200 338' fill='none' stroke='%23D4844F' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.3'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 410 Q120 395 290 415 T590 402 T890 415 T1200 408' fill='none' stroke='%23D4844F' stroke-width='1.2' opacity='0.35'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 480 Q170 462 340 485 T640 475 T940 488 T1200 480' fill='none' stroke='%23D4844F' stroke-width='1.5' opacity='0.25'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 550 Q150 535 320 555 T620 545 T920 558 T1200 550' fill='none' stroke='%23D4844F' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-categories-v2::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   FEATURED ANCHOR CARD — Luminous Copper Border on Hover
   The first (largest) card in the Essential Reading grid
   gets a warm glowing border on hover for visual anchor
   ============================================================ */

.gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:first-child {
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.10);
}

.gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:first-child:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.40);
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 48px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.16),
        0 4px 16px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.12),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.22);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:first-child:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.28),
        0 0 80px rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.10);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:first-child:hover {
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   AMBIENT BACKGROUND BREATHING — Slow color-temperature shift
   A barely-perceptible 20s cycle that warms and cools the
   page background, giving the entire site a living, organic
   feel — like the earth breathing beneath the content.
   ============================================================ */


[data-theme="dark"] body {
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    [data-theme="dark"] body {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION HEADING DEPTH — Subtle carved text-shadow
   Gives section titles a tactile, letterpress quality
   without changing font-size or weight.
   ============================================================ */

.gh-manifesto-v2-title,
.gh-start-v2-title,
.gh-featured-v2-label,
.gh-categories-v2-title,
.gh-latest-v2-title {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(42, 38, 35, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-manifesto-v2-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-start-v2-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2-label,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-categories-v2-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-latest-v2-title {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-manifesto-v2-title,
    .gh-start-v2-title,
    .gh-featured-v2-label,
    .gh-categories-v2-title,
    .gh-latest-v2-title {
        text-shadow: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   START HERE CARD — Warm Copper Accent on Hover
   The card number and border pulse warm on hover
   ============================================================ */

.gh-start-card {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-start-card:hover .gh-start-card-number {
    color: var(--color-ember);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.30);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gh-start-card:hover .gh-start-card-tag {
    background: rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-copper);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-start-card:hover .gh-start-card-number {
    text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(240, 112, 64, 0.40);
}

/* ============================================================
   LATEST GRID — Card Luminous Edge Glow on Hover
   Warm directional glow emanates from each card on hover
   ============================================================ */

.gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card {
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.40),
        rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.22),
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.10)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(58, 54, 50, 0.18);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.50),
        rgba(240, 112, 64, 0.28),
        rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.12)
    );
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRUCE-UP v14: Tactical Dot Grid, Card 3D Lift, Stats Shimmer,
   Manifesto Luminous Border — Field Manual Atmosphere
   ============================================================ */

/* --- TACTICAL DOT-GRID OVERLAY ---
   Subtle repeating dot pattern across the entire viewport.
   Evokes military grid maps and field notebook paper.
   Pure CSS, zero DOM impact. */
body::before {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9998;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.03;
    background-image: radial-gradient(
        circle at 1px 1px,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.8) 1px,
        transparent 1px
    );
    background-size: 24px 24px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] body::before {
    opacity: 0.04;
    background-image: radial-gradient(
        circle at 1px 1px,
        rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.7) 1px,
        transparent 1px
    );
}

/* --- CARD 3D PERSPECTIVE LIFT ---
   Cards in the Featured and Latest grids get a subtle
   3D perspective transform on hover — they lift and tilt
   slightly toward the cursor, creating depth. 
   The parent grid needs perspective for the children. */
.gh-featured-v2-grid,
.gh-latest-v2-grid {
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:hover,
.gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotateX(2deg);
}

/* Dark mode: deeper shadow for more dramatic lift */
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotateX(2deg);
}

/* --- STATS BAR KINETIC SHIMMER ---
   A gentle horizontal light sweep across the stats bar
   that triggers on hover — like light catching brushed metal. */
.gh-stats-v2-inner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gh-stats-v2-inner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 40%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 60%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    transition: left 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gh-stats-v2:hover .gh-stats-v2-inner::after {
    left: 120%;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-stats-v2-inner::after {
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.06) 40%,
        rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.10) 50%,
        rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.06) 60%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

/* --- MANIFESTO LUMINOUS EDGE BORDER ---
   A warm gradient glow along the top and bottom edges of
   the manifesto section, creating a framed field-manual feel. */
.gh-manifesto-v2 {
    box-shadow: 
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.08),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.05);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-manifesto-v2 {
    box-shadow: 
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.12),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(212, 132, 79, 0.08);
}

/* --- HERO SCROLL INDICATOR PULSE ENHANCEMENT ---
   Make the scroll indicator more prominent with a subtle pulse. */
.gh-hero-v2-scroll {
}


/* --- MOBILE: Disable heavy effects --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body::before {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .gh-featured-v2-grid,
    .gh-latest-v2-grid {
        perspective: none;
    }
    
    .gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:hover,
    .gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .gh-stats-v2-inner::after {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .gh-hero-v2-scroll {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 0.55;
    }
}

/* --- REDUCED MOTION: Accessibility --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    body::before {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .gh-stats-v2-inner::after {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .gh-hero-v2-scroll {
        animation: none;
    }
    
    .gh-featured-v2-grid .gh-card:hover,
    .gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card::before {
        display: none;
    }
    .gh-latest-v2-grid .gh-card:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SPRUCE-UP v15: Dark-to-Light Transitions & CTA Radiance
   Refined atmospheric polish for section boundaries.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- STATS BAR DARK-TO-LIGHT DISSOLVE ---
   The stats bar (dark gradient) transitions into the cream
   Start Here section. A mask-image dissolve on the stats
   bottom edge prevents a harsh cut. */
.gh-stats-v2 {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 88%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.80) 93%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 97%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 100%
    );
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        black 0%,
        black 88%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.80) 93%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 97%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 100%
    );
    padding-bottom: 48px;
}

/* --- CTA SECTION RADIAL AURA ---
   A large pulsing radial gradient centered behind the
   newsletter CTA content, breathing gently. */
.gh-cta-v2 {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gh-cta-v2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.08) 0%,
        rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.04) 25%,
        transparent 55%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}


/* --- FEATURED SECTION TOP GLOW ---
   A warm entry ridge where Featured floats over the prior
   section, softening the overlap. */
.gh-featured-v2 {
    position: relative;
}

.gh-featured-v2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 15%;
    right: 15%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.25),
        rgba(226, 93, 51, 0.15),
        rgba(184, 107, 60, 0.25),
        transparent
    );
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* --- MOBILE: Disable dark-to-light mask --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-stats-v2 {
        -webkit-mask-image: none;
        mask-image: none;
        padding-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .gh-cta-v2::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .gh-featured-v2::before {
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
}

/* --- REDUCED MOTION: Aura off --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .gh-cta-v2::before {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER — Multi-column layout with categories/company/legal
   ============================================================ */

.gh-footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.gh-footer-links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
}

.gh-footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-family-title, var(--font-serif));
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-copper, #B86B3C);
    margin-bottom: clamp(8px, 2vmin, 14px);
}

.gh-footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.gh-footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.gh-footer-col ul li a {
    color: var(--color-secondary-text, #8C7B6E);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.gh-footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-text, #3B3633);
}

.gh-footer-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: clamp(24px, 4vw, 36px);
    margin-top: clamp(24px, 4vw, 36px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border, rgba(0,0,0,0.08));
}

.gh-footer-copyright {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary-text, #8C7B6E);
}

/* Footer dark mode overrides */
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-footer-heading {
    color: var(--color-ember, #E25D33);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-footer-col ul li a {
    color: #A08C7E;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-cream, #FCFAF5);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .gh-footer-copyright {
    color: #70655E;
}

/* Footer responsive: stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gh-footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .gh-footer-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gh-footer-links {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .gh-footer-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION — WCAG touch target sizing (min 44×44px)
   ============================================================ */

.gh-navigation-menu .nav a,
.gh-navigation-menu a {
    min-height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.gh-navigation-actions a {
    min-height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.gh-icon-button {
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
}

/* ============================================================
   SUBSCRIBE CTA — Above-fold prompt in hero area
   ============================================================ */

.gh-hero-v2-subscribe {
    margin-top: clamp(12px, 3vmin, 24px);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gh-hero-v2-subscribe form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gh-hero-v2-subscribe input[type="email"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: clamp(10px, 2vmin, 14px) 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-copper, #B86B3C);
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    color: var(--color-primary-text, #3B3633);
    font-family: var(--font-family-body, var(--font-sans));
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.gh-hero-v2-subscribe button {
    padding: clamp(10px, 2vmin, 14px) clamp(16px, 3vmin, 28px);
    background: var(--color-ember, #E25D33);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-family-title, var(--font-serif));
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.gh-hero-v2-subscribe button:hover {
    background: #C44D2A;
}

/* Dark mode hero subscribe */
[data-theme="dark"] .gh-hero-v2-subscribe input[type="email"] {
    background: rgba(30, 27, 24, 0.7);
    border-color: var(--color-copper, #B86B3C);
    color: var(--color-cream, #FCFAF5);
}

/* Responsive hero subscribe */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gh-hero-v2-subscribe form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .gh-hero-v2-subscribe button {
        width: 100%;
    }
}