/* ================= RESET ================= */

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ================= ROOT COLORS ================= */

:root {
    --gold: #c89b63;
    --light-gold: #e7c89b;
    --dark: #16110f;
    --brown: #2b1d18;
    --card: rgba(255, 248, 240, 0.05);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background:
        linear-gradient(to bottom, #140f0d, #1d1512, #241916);
    color: #f5eee6;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
.navbar-brand {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

section {
    padding: 110px 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* ================= TOP BAR ================= */

.top-bar {
    background: #271e1a;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.top-link {
    color: #c89b63;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.top-link:hover {
    color: white;
}

.top-link i {
    color: #c89b63;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.social-icons-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

.social-icons-top a {
    color: #c89b63;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.social-icons-top a:hover {
    color: white;
}

/* ================= NAVBAR ================= */

.navbar {
    background: rgba(24, 16, 13, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 18px 0;
    transition: 0.4s;
    z-index: 999;
}

.navbar-brand {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.navbar-brand:hover {
    color: white;
}

.nav-link {
    color: #e2d6cb !important;
    margin-left: 20px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 0%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    left: 0;
    bottom: -5px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* ================= HERO ================= */

.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to right,
            rgba(20, 12, 10, 0.92),
            rgb(35, 20, 15));
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.18),
            transparent 70%);
    top: -200px;
    right: -150px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #fff3e7;
}

.hero-text {
    color: #d8cfc7;
    line-height: 2;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

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

.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: black;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.4s;
    border: none;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--light-gold);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: black;
}

.btn-outline-gold {
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 14px 36px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.4s;
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: black;
}

/* ================= BOOK IMAGE ================= */

.book-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.book-wrapper::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.25),
            transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.book-main {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 730px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    /*box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);*/
    animation: floatBook 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatBook {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
}

/* ================= SECTIONS ================= */

.section-title {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-text {
    color: #d8cfc7;
    line-height: 2;
}

/* ================= GLASS CARDS ================= */

.glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 244, 235, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.12);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    transition: 0.4s;
    height: 100%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.4);
}

.glass-card i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.glass-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: var(--light-gold);
}

.glass-card p {
    color: #d8cfc7;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ================= QUOTE ================= */

.quote-section {
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(20, 12, 10, 0.85),
            rgba(20, 12, 10, 0.85)),
        url('images/Ang-Cover-2.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.quote-text {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
    color: #f3dfbe;
}

/* ================= TIMELINE ================= */

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 90px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.timeline-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.3);
    left: 30px;
    top: 0;
}

.timeline-number {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.timeline-content {
    background: rgba(255, 244, 235, 0.04);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.timeline-content h4 {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.timeline-content p {
    color: #d8cfc7;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

/* ================= AUTHOR ================= */

.author-img {
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.author-img img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 30px;
}

/* ================= REVIEWS SECTION ================= */

.reviews-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mini-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.25);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.reviews-subtitle {
    max-width: 650px;
    color: #bdb4ac;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.review-box {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(255, 244, 235, 0.05),
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02)
    );
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 40px 35px;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    transition: 0.4s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.review-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.review-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 35px;
    color: rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.25);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.stars i {
    color: #ffcc4d;
    margin-right: 2px;
}

.review-box p {
    color: #d8cfc7;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin: 22px 0;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.review-user {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.review-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d7b27c, #8b5e34);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.review-user h6 {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.review-user span {
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.reviews-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 15px 34px;
    border-radius: 60px;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d7b27c, #8b5e34);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.2);
}

.reviews-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.35);
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .review-box {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .reviews-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

}
/* ================= VIDEO ================= */

.trailer-section {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #120f0d, #1b1512);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.trailer-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #d4af37;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.section-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.trailer-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 15px auto 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.trailer-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: auto;
}

.video-box {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
        0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    background: #000;
}

.video-box video {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.video-box:hover video {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
        transparent,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.1)
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.glow-circle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    z-index: 0;
}

.glow-one {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    top: -50px;
    left: -80px;
}

.glow-two {
    background: rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.12);
    bottom: -60px;
    right: -80px;
}

video::-webkit-media-controls-panel {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .trailer-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .video-box {
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .video-box video {
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
}

/* ================= CONTACT ================= */

.contact-box {
    background: rgba(255, 244, 235, 0.04);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.form-control {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.12);
    color: white;
    padding: 15px;
}

.form-control:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: none;
    color: white;
}

.form-control::placeholder {
    color: #bdbdbd;
}


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

footer {
    background: #120d0b;
    padding: 90px 0 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.1);
    position: relative;
}

.footer-logo {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-text {
    color: #d8cfc7;
    line-height: 1.9;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.footer-heading {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

.footer-links a {
    display: block;
    color: #d8cfc7;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact p {
    color: #d8cfc7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.footer-contact i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 15px;
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-icons a {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: 0.4s;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.1);
}

.social-icons a:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: black;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.newsletter-box {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.newsletter-input {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.1);
    color: white;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px 0 0 50px !important;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
    color: #b8aca3;
}

.newsletter-btn {
    border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0 !important;
    padding: 0 28px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 70px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.1);
    padding-top: 25px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #a8988a;
    font-size: 14px;
}

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

@media(max-width:991px) {

    footer {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .social-icons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-contact p {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media(max-width:576px) {

    .newsletter-btn {
        padding: 0 18px;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}
/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media(max-width:991px) {

    .hero {
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3.4rem;
    }

    .hero-text {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .book-wrapper {
        margin-top: 60px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px) {

    section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .quote-text {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding-left: 75px;
    }

    .contact-box {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:576px) {

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .btn-gold,
    .btn-outline-gold {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .review-box {
        padding: 25px;
    }
}

/* =======================================================
ABOUT PAGE V2
======================================================= */


/* ================= ABOUT HERO SMALL ================= */

.aboutv2-hero-small {
    padding: 180px 0 120px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.aboutv2-hero-small::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.12),
            transparent 70%);
    top: -300px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.aboutv2-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.aboutv2-hero-title {
    font-size: 4.3rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #fff4e8;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

.aboutv2-hero-text {
    max-width: 850px;
    color: #d4c8bc;
    line-height: 2;
    font-size: 17px;
}

.aboutv2-hero-small .breadcrumb {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.aboutv2-hero-small .breadcrumb-item {
    color: #bfa58a;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.aboutv2-hero-small .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.aboutv2-hero-small .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: white;
}

.aboutv2-hero-small .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: #f3dfbe;
}

.aboutv2-hero-small .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

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

@media(max-width:991px){

    .aboutv2-hero-title{
        font-size:3.3rem;
    }

    .aboutv2-hero-small{
        padding:160px 0 100px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .aboutv2-hero-title{
        font-size:2.5rem;
    }

    .aboutv2-hero-text{
        font-size:15px;
        line-height:1.9;
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .aboutv2-hero-small{
        padding:140px 0 90px;
    }

    .aboutv2-hero-title{
        font-size:2rem;
    }

}

/* ================= INTRO ================= */

.aboutv2-intro {
    background: #181210;
    position: relative;
}

.aboutv2-mini-tag {
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,99,0.25);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.aboutv2-section-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: #fff3e7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.aboutv2-section-text {
    color: #c8beb5;
    line-height: 2;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* ================= STAT CARDS ================= */

.aboutv2-stat-card {
    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg,
            rgba(255,255,255,0.03),
            rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,99,0.12);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    transition: 0.4s;
    height: 100%;
}

.aboutv2-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(200,155,99,0.35);
}

.aboutv2-stat-number {
    color: rgba(200,155,99,0.25);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.aboutv2-stat-card h5 {
    color: #f7eadf;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.aboutv2-stat-card p {
    color: #b9aea4;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ================= POEMS ================= */

.aboutv2-poems {
    background:
        linear-gradient(to bottom,
            #120d0b,
            #1a1411);
}

.aboutv2-poem-card {
    background: #1b1512;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,99,0.1);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 35px;
    transition: 0.4s;
    height: 100%;
}

.aboutv2-poem-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(200,155,99,0.3);
}

.aboutv2-poem-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.aboutv2-poem-top span {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #fff2e6;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

.aboutv2-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(200,155,99,0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 22px;
}

.aboutv2-poem-card p {
    color: #bfb4aa;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ================= QUOTE ================= */

.aboutv2-quote-section {
    position: relative;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(14,10,8,0.88),
            rgba(14,10,8,0.88)),
        url('images/Ang-Cover-2.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.aboutv2-quote-icon {
    font-size: 60px;
    color: rgba(200,155,99,0.2);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.aboutv2-quote {
    color: #f5e7d8;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.aboutv2-quote-author {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ================= WHY READ ================= */

.aboutv2-why-read {
    position: relative;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at left top,
            rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.08),
            transparent 35%),
        linear-gradient(to bottom,
            #181210,
            #120d0b);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.aboutv2-why-read::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.08),
            transparent 70%);
    left: -180px;
    top: 40px;
    filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: -1;
}

/* ================= BOOK IMAGE ================= */

.aboutv2-side-image {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

.aboutv2-side-image::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.22),
            transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    filter: blur(30px);
    z-index: 0;
}

.aboutv2-side-image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 240px;
    height: 35px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    filter: blur(18px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.aboutv2-side-image img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 540px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: 
        drop-shadow(0 25px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65))
        drop-shadow(0 8px 15px rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.08));
    transition: 0.5s ease;
    animation: aboutBookFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.aboutv2-side-image img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-2deg) scale(1.03);
}

/* Floating Animation */

@keyframes aboutBookFloat {

    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
}

/* ================= FEATURE BOXES ================= */

.aboutv2-feature-box {
    position: relative;
    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg,
            rgba(255,255,255,0.04),
            rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,99,0.10);
    border-radius: 26px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: 0.4s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.aboutv2-feature-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: rgba(200,155,99,0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
}

.aboutv2-feature-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(200,155,99,0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.aboutv2-feature-box i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.aboutv2-feature-box h5 {
    color: #fff1e4;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

.aboutv2-feature-box p {
    color: #b9aea4;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
}

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

@media(max-width:991px) {

    .aboutv2-side-image {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .aboutv2-side-image img {
        max-width: 420px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:576px) {

    .aboutv2-feature-box {
        padding: 26px 22px;
    }

    .aboutv2-side-image img {
        max-width: 320px;
    }
}
/* ================= CTA ================= */

.aboutv2-cta {
    background:
        linear-gradient(to bottom,
            #120d0b,
            #0f0a08);
}

.aboutv2-cta-box {
    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg,
            rgba(255,255,255,0.04),
            rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,99,0.12);
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 80px 50px;
}

/* ================= AUTHOR HERO ================= */

.authorv2-hero {
    padding: 180px 0 120px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top,
            rgba(200,155,99,0.12),
            transparent 40%),
        linear-gradient(to bottom,
            #120c0a,
            #1b1310);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.authorv2-mini-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,99,0.2);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}

.authorv2-hero-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #fff3e7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

.authorv2-hero-text {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: auto;
    color: #b9aea4;
    line-height: 2;
    font-size: 17px;
}

.authorv2-hero .breadcrumb {
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.authorv2-hero .breadcrumb-item,
.authorv2-hero .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: #c7b6a8;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.authorv2-hero .breadcrumb-item {
    color: #bfa58a;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.authorv2-hero .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.authorv2-hero .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: white;
}

.authorv2-hero .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: #f3dfbe;
}

.authorv2-hero .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* ================= COMMON ================= */

.authorv2-section-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #fff1e4;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

.authorv2-section-text {
    color: #b9aea4;
    line-height: 2;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ================= STORY ================= */

.authorv2-story {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #16100e;
}

.authorv2-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.authorv2-image-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(200,155,99,0.22),
            transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    filter: blur(30px);
}

.authorv2-main-image {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: 30px;
    max-width: 460px;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

/* ================= TIMELINE ================= */

.authorv2-timeline-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #120c0a;
}

.authorv2-timeline {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

.authorv2-timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.authorv2-timeline-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 34px;
    top: 0;
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(200,155,99,0.15);
}

.authorv2-timeline-number {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(200,155,99,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,99,0.2);
    color: var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.authorv2-timeline-content {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,99,0.08);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.authorv2-timeline-content h4 {
    color: #fff1e4;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.authorv2-timeline-content p {
    color: #b9aea4;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ================= CREATIVE ================= */

.authorv2-creative {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #181210;
}

.authorv2-side-image {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.authorv2-side-image::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(200,155,99,0.2),
            transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    filter: blur(35px);
}

.authorv2-side-image img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
}

.authorv2-feature-box {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,99,0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: 0.4s ease;
}

.authorv2-feature-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(200,155,99,0.25);
}

.authorv2-feature-box i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.authorv2-feature-box h5 {
    color: #fff1e4;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.authorv2-feature-box p {
    color: #b9aea4;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ================= QUOTE ================= */

.authorv2-quote-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(15,10,8,0.88),
        rgba(15,10,8,0.88)),
        url(images/quote-bg.jpg);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.authorv2-quote-icon {
    color: rgba(200,155,99,0.3);
    font-size: 45px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.authorv2-quote {
    color: #fff3e7;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

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

@media(max-width:991px){

    .authorv2-hero-title {
        font-size: 3.3rem;
    }

    .authorv2-section-title {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }

    .authorv2-story,
    .authorv2-creative,
    .authorv2-timeline-section,
    .authorv2-quote-section {
        padding: 90px 0;
    }

    .authorv2-image-wrap,
    .authorv2-side-image {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .authorv2-hero {
        padding: 150px 0 90px;
    }

    .authorv2-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .authorv2-quote {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .authorv2-timeline-item {
        padding-left: 85px;
    }

    .authorv2-timeline-content {
        padding: 25px;
    }
}
/* ================= REVIEWS SECTION ================= */

.reviews-section{
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(8,8,8,0.92), rgba(8,8,8,0.95)),
    url('images/review-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* BLUR CIRCLES */

.blur-circle{
    position:absolute;
    border-radius:50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    z-index:0;
}

.blur-one{
    width:300px;
    height:300px;
    background:rgba(200,155,99,0.15);
    top:-80px;
    left:-80px;
}

.blur-two{
    width:280px;
    height:280px;
    background:rgba(200,155,99,0.1);
    bottom:-100px;
    right:-80px;
}

.reviews-section .container{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
}

/* MINI TAG */

.mini-tag{
    color:#c89b63;
    letter-spacing:4px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:500;
}

/* TITLE */

.section-title{
    font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size:55px;
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:700;
}

.reviews-subtitle{
    max-width:700px;
    color:#cfcfcf;
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.8;
}

/* STATS */

.review-stats{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:30px;
    margin-bottom:70px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.stat-box{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding:30px 45px;
    border-radius:24px;
    text-align:center;
    min-width:220px;
    transition:0.4s;
}

.stat-box:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    border-color:rgba(200,155,99,0.4);
}

.stat-box h3{
    color:#c89b63;
    font-size:38px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
}

.stat-box p{
    color:#d7d7d7;
    margin:0;
}

/* REVIEW BOX */

.review-box{
    position:relative;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius:28px;
    padding:40px 35px;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:0.5s;
    height:100%;
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}

.review-box::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:-100%;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.08),
        transparent
    );
    transition:0.8s;
}

.review-box:hover::before{
    left:100%;
}

.review-box:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    border-color:rgba(200,155,99,0.4);
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* QUOTE ICON */

.quote-icon{
    width:65px;
    height:65px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(200,155,99,0.15);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.quote-icon i{
    color:#c89b63;
    font-size:22px;
}

/* STARS */

.stars{
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.stars i{
    color:#f4c16e;
    margin-right:3px;
}

/* REVIEW TEXT */

.review-box p{
    color:#e3e3e3;
    line-height:1.9;
    font-size:16px;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

/* USER */

.review-user{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:15px;
}

.review-avatar{
    width:60px;
    height:60px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c89b63,#8d6233);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:22px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(200,155,99,0.3);
}

.review-user h6{
    color:#fff;
    margin-bottom:4px;
}

.review-user span{
    color:#b9b9b9;
    font-size:14px;
}

/* BUTTON */

.reviews-btn{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:15px 38px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c89b63,#a8773e);
    color:#fff;
    text-decoration:none;
    border-radius:50px;
    font-weight:500;
    transition:0.4s;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(200,155,99,0.25);
}

.reviews-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(200,155,99,0.4);
}

/* CTA */

.reviews-cta{
    margin-top:80px;
}

.reviews-cta h3{
    color:#fff;
    font-size:38px;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
}

.reviews-cta p{
    color:#cfcfcf;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

/* CONTROLS */

.carousel-control-prev,
.carousel-control-next{
    width:60px;
    height:60px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius:50%;
    top:50%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
}

/* INDICATORS */

.carousel-indicators{
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.carousel{
    padding-bottom: 90px;
}

.carousel-indicators [data-bs-target]{
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: #c89b63;
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: 0.4s;
}

.carousel-indicators .active{
    opacity: 1;
    width: 60px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .section-title{
        font-size:42px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .reviews-section{
        padding:90px 0;
    }

    .section-title{
        font-size:34px;
    }

    .review-box{
        padding:30px;
    }

    .reviews-cta h3{
        font-size:30px;
    }

}

/* ================= CONTACT HERO ================= */

.contact-hero{
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    width:500px;
    height:500px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(215,178,124,0.12),
        transparent 70%
    );
    top:-150px;
    right:-120px;
    z-index:0;
}

.contact-hero .container{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
}

/* TITLE */

.contact-title{
    font-size:4rem;
    line-height:1.2;
    color:#fff3e7;
    max-width:650px;
}

.contact-text{
    color:#d8cfc7;
    line-height:2;
    margin-top:25px;
    max-width:580px;
}

/* INFO BOX */

.contact-info-wrapper{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:22px;
}

.contact-info-box{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:20px;
    background: rgba(255,244,235,0.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(215,178,124,0.12);
    padding:22px;
    border-radius:22px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition:0.4s;
}

.contact-info-box:hover{
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(215,178,124,0.35);
}

.contact-icon{
    width:65px;
    height:65px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #d7b27c,
        #8b5e34
    );
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.contact-icon i{
    color:#fff;
    font-size:22px;
}

.contact-info-box h5{
    color:var(--gold);
    margin-bottom:8px;
    font-size:20px;
}

.contact-info-box p{
    margin:0;
    color:#d8cfc7;
}

/* FORM */

.contact-form-box{
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(255,244,235,0.05),
        rgba(255,255,255,0.02)
    );
    border:1px solid rgba(215,178,124,0.12);
    border-radius:35px;
    padding:50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.contact-form-box::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    top:-120px;
    right:-120px;
    width:250px;
    height:250px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background: rgba(215,178,124,0.08);
}

.form-title{
    color:var(--gold);
    margin-bottom:35px;
    font-size:2rem;
}

/* INPUTS */

.custom-input{
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(215,178,124,0.12);
    padding:16px 20px;
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:16px;
}

.custom-input:focus{
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow:none;
    color:#fff;
}

.custom-input::placeholder{
    color:#b9aaa0;
}

/* BUTTON */

.contact-btn{
    border:none;
    padding:15px 38px;
    border-radius:60px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #d7b27c,
        #8b5e34
    );
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:0.4s;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(215,178,124,0.25);
}

.contact-btn:hover{
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(215,178,124,0.35);
}

/* QUOTE */

.contact-quote{
    padding-top:0;
    text-align:center;
}

.contact-quote h2{
    font-size:2.6rem;
    color:#f3dfbe;
    line-height:1.7;
    max-width:900px;
    margin:auto;
}

.contact-quote p{
    color:#cbbfb5;
    margin-top:20px;
    font-size:17px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .contact-title{
        font-size:3rem;
    }

    .contact-form-box{
        padding:40px 30px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .contact-hero{
        padding-top:60px;
    }

    .contact-title{
        font-size:2.4rem;
    }

    .contact-text{
        line-height:1.9;
    }

    .contact-info-box{
        padding:18px;
    }

    .contact-icon{
        width:55px;
        height:55px;
    }

    .contact-form-box{
        border-radius:25px;
    }

    .contact-btn{
        width:100%;
    }

    .contact-quote h2{
        font-size:2rem;
    }

}

/* ================= FAQ SECTION ================= */

.faq-section{
    position:relative;
    margin-top: -7rem;
}

/* ACCORDION */

.custom-accordion .accordion-item{
    background: rgba(255,244,235,0.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(215,178,124,0.12);
    border-radius:22px !important;
    overflow:hidden;
    margin-bottom:20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button{
    background: transparent;
    color:#f5eee6;
    font-weight:500;
    padding:24px 28px;
    box-shadow:none !important;
    font-size:17px;
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed){
    background: rgba(215,178,124,0.08);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button::after{
    filter: invert(80%);
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-body{
    color:#d8cfc7;
    line-height:1.9;
    padding:0 28px 28px;
}

/* ================= SOCIAL CONNECT ================= */

.social-connect{
    padding-top:20px;
}

.social-box{
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(255,244,235,0.05),
        rgba(255,255,255,0.02)
    );
    border:1px solid rgba(215,178,124,0.12);
    border-radius:35px;
    padding:80px 40px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.social-box::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    width:300px;
    height:300px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background: rgba(215,178,124,0.06);
    top:-100px;
    right:-100px;
}

.social-connect-icons{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:18px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.social-connect-icons a{
    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    text-decoration:none;
    color:var(--gold);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(215,178,124,0.12);
    font-size:22px;
    transition:0.4s;
}

.social-connect-icons a:hover{
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #d7b27c,
        #8b5e34
    );
    color:#fff;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}



/* RESPONSIVE */

@media(max-width:768px){

    .social-box{
        padding:60px 25px;
        border-radius:25px;
    }


}

/* ================= BLOG HERO ================= */

.blog-hero {
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.15),
            transparent 70%);
    top: -150px;
    right: -100px;
}

.blog-hero-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: #fff3e7;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.blog-hero-text {
    color: #cfc5bc;
    line-height: 2;
    margin-top: 25px;
    max-width: 620px;
}

.featured-blog {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 620px;
}

.featured-blog img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: 0.6s;
    filter: brightness(0.55);
}

.featured-blog:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.featured-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 45px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: end;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}

.blog-category {
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    background: rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.4);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.featured-overlay h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.featured-overlay p {
    color: #ddd;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.featured-overlay a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ================= FEATURED STRIP ================= */

.featured-strip {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.featured-small-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 24px;
    height: 280px;
}

.featured-small-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.5);
    transition: 0.5s;
}

.featured-small-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.featured-small-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: end;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
            transparent);
}

.featured-small-content span {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.featured-small-content h4 {
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ================= BLOG POSTS ================= */

.blog-posts {
    position: relative;
}

.blog-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.08);
    transition: 0.5s;
    height: 100%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.blog-image {
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 260px;
}

.blog-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: 0.6s;
    filter: brightness(0.7);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-image img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 30px;
}

.blog-date {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-content h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 18px 0;
}

.blog-content p {
    color: #c7beb5;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.blog-link {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.blog-link:hover {
    color: white;
}

/* ================= NEWSLETTER ================= */

.blog-newsletter {
    position: relative;
}

.newsletter-card {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04),
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02)
    );
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.1);
    border-radius: 35px;
    padding: 70px 40px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.newsletter-text {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: auto;
    color: #c7beb5;
    line-height: 2;
}

.newsletter-form {
    max-width: 650px;
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 60px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 178, 124, 0.15);
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    color: white;
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: #aaa;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d7b27c, #8b5e34);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    padding: 0 35px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ================= BLOG QUOTE ================= */

.blog-quote {
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.75),
        rgba(0,0,0,0.75)),
        url('images/4\ \(1\).png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

.blog-quote h2 {
    color: #f5e2c7;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .blog-hero-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .featured-blog {
        height: 500px;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .blog-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .featured-blog {
        height: 420px;
    }

    .featured-overlay {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .featured-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .newsletter-form button {
        padding: 18px;
    }

    .blog-quote h2 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

}