:root {
    --bg-black: #0a050d;
    --aether-glow: #7b2cbf;
    --ember: #ea580c;
    --text-dim: #f8f9fa;
    --text-gray: #9ca3af;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-black);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    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='0.9' numOctaves='4' /%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.05'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9998;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Floating Ember Orbs - Multiple Layers */
body::after {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: -20%;
    right: 10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: floatOrb1 25s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatOrb1 {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.15;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-80px, 100px) scale(1.2);
        opacity: 0.25;
    }
}

/* Additional Cosmic Layers */
.cosmic-layer-1,
.cosmic-layer-2,
.cosmic-layer-3 {
    position: fixed;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.cosmic-layer-1 {
    bottom: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: floatOrb2 30s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cosmic-layer-2 {
    top: 30%;
    right: -15%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
    animation: floatOrb3 20s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.cosmic-layer-3 {
    top: 60%;
    left: 20%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(76, 81, 191, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: floatOrb1 35s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatOrb2 {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 0.2;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(60px, -70px) scale(1.15) rotate(180deg);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
}

@keyframes floatOrb3 {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
    33% {
        transform: translate(-40px, 50px);
    }
    66% {
        transform: translate(50px, -30px);
    }
}

/* Radial Spotlight Effect */
.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Pulsing Core Glow Effect */
.pulse-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3) 0%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.2) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(60px);
    z-index: 1;
    animation: pulseCore 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes pulseCore {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Intensified Aether Overlay with Animation */
.aether-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.18) 0%, rgba(10, 5, 13, 0.95) 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: transform 0.2s linear;
    animation: aetherPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes aetherPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.85;
    }
}


.cinzel { 
    font-family: 'Cinzel Decorative', cursive; 
}
.hidden { 
    display: none !important; 
}

.aether-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.15) 0%, rgba(10, 5, 13, 1) 70%);
    z-index: -1;
}

.header-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; width: 100%;
    z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(10, 5, 13, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.2);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    height: 64px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo { color: var(--ember); font-size: 1.25rem; }

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

.nav-link:hover { 
    color: var(--ember); 
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
}

.hero-wrapper { 
    position: relative; 
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; 
}

.hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    border: 2px solid var(--ember);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Lore & Content */
.content-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 0;
}

.lore-section {
    padding: 2rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.1);
}

.lore-section.no-border { 
    border-bottom: none; 
}

.section-title { color: var(--ember); 
    font-size: 1.1rem; 
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem; 
}

.lore-text { 
    font-size: 1.05rem; 
    font-weight: 300; 
    color: #d1d5db; 
}

.highlight-purple { 
    color: #a78bfa; 
}
.highlight-orange { 
    color: var(--ember); 
}

/* Form */
.form-wrapper {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 3rem auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.form-container {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    text-align: center;
}

.form-title { 
    color: var(--ember); 
    font-size: 1.5rem; 
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem; 
}
.form-subtitle { 
    color: #6b7280; 
    font-size: 0.75rem; 
    margin-bottom: 2rem; 
}

.wallet-form { 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    gap: 1rem; 
}

.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: #18181b;
    border: 1px solid #27272a;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.submit-btn {
    background: var(--ember);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.submit-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    filter: grayscale(1);
}

/* Animations */
.text-glow {
    color: var(--ember);
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}

.enter-button {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ember);
    border: 2px solid var(--ember);
    padding: 0.8rem 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    transition: 0.4s;
}

.enter-button:hover {
    background: var(--ember);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--ember);
}

.main-fade-in {
    animation: fadeIn 1.5s forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Manifesto Section */
.manifesto-section {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 4rem auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.manifesto-title {
    color: var(--ember);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.manifesto-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem; /* Replaces space-y-8 */
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

.highlight-white {
    color: white;
}

.spirit-divider {
    height: 1px;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5), transparent);
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.instagram-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aether-glow);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.instagram-link:hover {
    color: var(--ember);
    border-bottom-color: var(--ember);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ember);
}

.artist-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

/* Container for Image + Bio */
.artist-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Artist Photo Styling */
.artist-image-wrapper {
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents the image from shrinking */
}

.artist-photo {
    width: 180px;      /* Adjust size as needed */
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover; /* Keeps image proportions */
    border-radius: 10px; /* Slight rounding to match your UI style */
    border: 1px solid var(--ember);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2);
}

/* Align the text card to the left since it's now beside an image */
.artist-section .artist-card {
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive: Stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .artist-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .artist-section .artist-card {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .artist-photo {
        width: 140px;
        height: 140px;
    }
}

/* Container for the side-by-side layout */
.action-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 4rem auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Adjusting existing sections to fit the grid */
.form-wrapper, .manifesto-section {
    margin: 0 !important; /* Reset margins since the grid handles spacing */
    flex: 1; /* Gives both sides equal weight */
}

/* Specific styling for the side manifesto to align text better */
.side-manifesto {
    text-align: left; /* Optional: changed to left-aligned for a better "split" look */
}

.side-manifesto .spirit-divider {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* Responsive: Stack them on top of each other on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .action-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .side-manifesto {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

.task-container {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    background: rgba(10, 5, 13, 0.9);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3); /* Ember border */
    border-radius: 2px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 450px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), inset 0 0 20px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.1);
    position: relative;
}

.ritual-header { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ritual-subtitle { 
    font-size: 0.7rem; 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
    letter-spacing: 2px; 
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.ritual-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-family: 'Cinzel Decorative', cursive;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.ritual-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ember);
    color: white !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--ember);
}

.glow-btn {
    background: var(--ember) !important; /* Ensure background is ember */
    color: #ffffff !important;         /* Force white text */
    opacity: 1 !important;             /* Ensure it's not transparent */
    border: none;
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--ember); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--ember); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--ember); }
}

/* Locked State */
.task-item.locked {
    opacity: 0.5;
    filter: grayscale(0.8);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.task-item.active .ritual-btn {
    border-color: var(--ember);
    color: var(--ember);
}

.ritual-orb {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--text-gray);
    display: block;
    transform: rotate(45deg); /* Diamond shape instead of circle */
    transition: 0.4s;
}

.task-item.completed .ritual-orb {
    background: var(--ember);
    border-color: var(--ember);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ember);
}

.task-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in;
}

/* Adjust the submit buttons to look like task buttons */
.task-step .submit-btn {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.task-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.task-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.task-item p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; flex-grow: 1; }

/* Status Circle */
.status-indicator {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border: 2px solid var(--text-gray);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Active/Completed State */
.task-item.active {
    border-left-color: var(--ember);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.05) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.task-info { 
    flex-grow: 1; text-align: left; 
}
.task-label { 
    font-size: 0.6rem; 
    color: var(--ember); 
    display: block; 
    margin-bottom: 2px; 
}
.task-info p { 
    margin: 0; 
    font-size: 0.9rem; 
    letter-spacing: 0.5px; 
}

.task-item.completed .status-indicator {
    background: var(--ember);
    border-color: var(--ember);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ember);
}

/* Buttons inside tasks */
.task-action-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--ember);
    color: var(--ember);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.task-action-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ember);
    color: white;
}

/* Header Logo Styling */
.nav-logo-img {
    height: 40px; /* Adjust based on your logo's height */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-logo-img:hover {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--ember));
}

.logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center; /* Vertical center */
    gap: 12px;           /* Space between logo and text */
}
.logo-text {
    color: var(--ember);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    white-space: nowrap; /* Prevents text from jumping to next line */
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 32px; /* Slightly smaller for better header fit */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}
/* Hero Logo Styling */
.hero-logo-container {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-logo-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px; /* Adjust based on how big you want the main logo */
    height: auto;
    /* This applies the glow effect to the PNG/SVG shape itself */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.6));
}

/* Update the text-glow class to work with images (drop-shadow) */
.text-glow {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4));
}

#quote-verify-area .form-input {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2);
    color: white;
    width: 100%;
}

#quote-verify-area .form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--ember);
}

/* Ensure hidden state works inside flex containers */
.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Specific sizing for the landing page logo */
.hero-logo {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 250px; /* Adjust this number to make it smaller or larger */
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    
    /* Optional: Keeps the glow effect from your earlier code */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.6));
    
    /* Ensure it stays above the pulse overlay */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Ensure the wrapper doesn't force it to stretch */
.hero-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Custom Notification Styling */
#ritual-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px); /* Start off-screen */
    background: rgba(10, 5, 13, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--ember);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    z-index: 1000;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), opacity 0.4s;
    opacity: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

#ritual-toast.show {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); /* Slide up */
    opacity: 1;
}

.toast-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.toast-content p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-family: 'Cinzel Decorative', cursive;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

#ritual-toast .ritual-orb {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--ember);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ember);
}

/* Updated Footer Styling */
.site-footer {
    padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.1);
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.footer-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-link:hover {
    color: var(--ember);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5);
}

.social-link:hover .ritual-orb.small {
    background: var(--ember);
    border-color: var(--ember);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ember);
}

.ritual-orb.small {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--text-gray);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer-info {
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.copyright {
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Responsive fix */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .site-footer {
        padding: 3rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Scroll Reveal Styles */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0.2, 1);
    visibility: hidden;
}

.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    visibility: visible;
}

/* 1. Custom Cursor Styling */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-outline {
    pointer-events: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.cursor-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--ember);
}
.cursor-outline {
    width: 30px; height: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ember);
    transition: transform 0.15s ease-out, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* 2. Glassmorphism for Containers */
.form-container, .task-container {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
}

/* 3. Element-Specific Glows */
.ele-water, .ele-earth, .ele-fire, .ele-air {
    cursor: help;
    transition: 0.3s;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.ele-water:hover { color: #00d2ff; text-shadow: 0 0 10px #00d2ff; }
.ele-fire:hover { color: #ff4d00; text-shadow: 0 0 10px #ff4d00; }
.ele-earth:hover { color: #a3e635; text-shadow: 0 0 10px #a3e635; }
.ele-air:hover { color: #f8fafc; text-shadow: 0 0 15px #f8fafc; }

/* 4. Lore Text Polish */
.lore-text {
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* 5. Parallax for Background */
.aether-overlay {
    transition: transform 0.2s linear;
}

/* Spirit Hover Animation */
@keyframes spiritHover {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4));
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02); /* Moves up and grows slightly */
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.7)); /* Glow intensifies */
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4));
    }
}

.hero-logo {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 250px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    
    /* Apply the animation here */
    animation: spiritHover 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    will-change: transform, filter; /* Optimizes performance */
}

/* Modernized Input Containers */
#username-area, #quote-verify-area {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease-out;
}

/* The "Aether" Input Field */
.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent !important; /* Remove the solid black */
    border: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3) !important; /* Subtle ember line */
    padding: 12px 4px !important;
    color: white !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* Sharp for a ritual look */
}

.form-input:focus {
    outline: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ember) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.05), transparent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2);
}

/* Placeholder Styling */
.form-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(156, 163, 175, 0.4);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-family: 'Cinzel Decorative', cursive;
}

/* Modernized Inner Buttons */
.ritual-btn {
    margin-top: 10px;
    background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4) !important;
    padding: 10px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ritual-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    background: var(--ember) !important;
    color: white !important;
    letter-spacing: 4px; /* Slight expansion effect */
}

.ritual-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}