⚠ Spoiler warning

Behind the scenes

Beyond this point is the working bible — the maps, timelines, character arcs, the mystery-and-reveal tracker, and the notes on how the world fits together. It is written for making the books, which means it gives away the story: who turns out to be what, when each secret lands, where it’s all heading.

If you’d rather discover all that by reading, turn back now. Otherwise: