/* ===== Armory Forge Systems Palette ===== */

    :root {
        --forge-black: #0f0f0f;
        --forge-dark: #171717;
        --forge-orange: #ff6b00;
        --forge-white: #ffffff;
        --forge-gray: #bbbbbb;
        --forge-light-gray: #cccccc;
    }

/*////////////////////// ===== Global ===== */

    body {
        margin: 0;
        background:
            /* ── Crack glows (orange bleeding from fissures) ── */
            radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 12%, rgba(255,107,0,.09) 0%, transparent 55%),
            radial-gradient(ellipse at 22% 48%, rgba(255,80,0,.06) 0%, transparent 45%),
            radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 75%, rgba(255,100,0,.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
            radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 85%, rgba(255,70,0,.04) 0%, transparent 35%),
            /* ── Top forge heat bleed ── */
            radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255,107,0,.10) 0%, transparent 45%),
            /* ── Steel grain lines ── */
            repeating-linear-gradient(
                47deg,
                transparent,
                transparent 3px,
                rgba(255,255,255,.008) 3px,
                rgba(255,255,255,.008) 4px
            ),
            repeating-linear-gradient(
                -42deg,
                transparent,
                transparent 5px,
                rgba(255,255,255,.005) 5px,
                rgba(255,255,255,.005) 6px
            ),
            /* ── Dark gradient base ── */
            linear-gradient(180deg, #121212 0%, #0a0a0a 45%, #050505 100%);
        color: #ffffff;
        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
        position: relative;
    }

    /* ── Noise texture overlay ── */
    body::before {
        content: "";
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 9998;
        pointer-events: none;
        opacity: 0.35;
        background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.35'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        background-size: 200px 200px;
    }

/* ///////---------- Header ---------- */

header {

    position: sticky;

    top: 0;

    z-index: 1000;

    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.82);

    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.18);

    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.45);

    transition: all .3s ease;

}

    .header-top {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .branding h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .branding p {
        color: var(--forge-light-gray);
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    nav {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 30px;

        margin-top: 30px;
    }

nav a {

    position: relative;

    color: var(--forge-white);

    text-decoration: none;

    font-weight: 600;

    transition:
        color .25s ease;

}

/*////////////////// Animated underline */

nav a::after {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    left: 0;

    bottom: -6px;

    width: 0;

    height: 2px;

    background: var(--forge-orange);

    border-radius: 10px;

    transition: width .25s ease;

}

nav a:hover {

    color: var(--forge-orange);

}

nav a:hover::after {

    width: 100%;

}



/* /////////////////////Hidden on desktop */

    .menu-toggle {
        display: none;

        background: none;
        border: none;

        color: var(--forge-white);

        font-size: 2rem;

        cursor: pointer;
    }

/* ///////---------- Hero ---------- */


.hero {

    text-align: center;

    padding: 140px 20px;

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            rgba(8,8,8,.78),
            rgba(12,12,12,.86)
        ),
        url("../assets/images/home-hero-foundry.svg");

    background-size: cover;

    background-position: center;

    background-repeat: no-repeat;

    animation: forgePan 80s ease-in-out infinite alternate;

}

    .hero h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;

        color: var(--forge-orange);

        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .hero p {
        max-width: 700px;

        margin: 0 auto 40px;

        font-size: 1.2rem;

        color: var(--forge-light-gray);

        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .btn {
        display: inline-block;

        padding: 15px 35px;

        background: var(--forge-orange);

        color: var(--forge-white);

        text-decoration: none;

        border-radius: 8px;

        font-weight: 700;

        transition:
            transform .25s ease,
            background .25s ease,
            box-shadow .25s ease;
    }

    .btn:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);

        box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(255,107,0,.30);

        background: #ff7f2a;
    }

 /* /////////////////===== Services ===== */

    .services {
        padding: 80px 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .service-container {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 30px;
        margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .card {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1a1a, #101010);
        padding: 30px;
        border-radius: 18px;
        width: 250px;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.15);
        box-shadow:
            0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.35),
            0 0 12px rgba(255,107,0,.04);
    }

    /* Top glow on every card */
    .card::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -30px;
        left: -30px;
        right: -30px;
        height: 50px;
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center top, rgba(255,107,0,.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-12px);

        border-color: #ff6b00;

        box-shadow:
            0 24px 50px rgba(255,107,0,.30),
            0 0 30px rgba(255,107,0,.12);
    }

    .card:hover::before {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center top, rgba(255,107,0,.30) 0%, transparent 60%);
    }

    .card > * {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .card h3 {
        /* color handled by .forge-text */
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* //////////////////===== About ===== */

    .about {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 60px;
        padding: 100px 40px;
    }

    .about-image img {
        width: 300px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        display: block;
    }

    .about-text {
        max-width: 600px;
    }

    .about-text h2 {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .about-text p {
        color: var(--forge-light-gray);
        line-height: 1.8;
    }
    /* ===== Forge Banner ===== */

    .forge-banner {

        background-image:
            linear-gradient(
                rgba(15,15,15,.75),
                rgba(15,15,15,.75)
            ),
            url("assets/images/afs-metal-logo.png");

        background-size: cover;

        background-position: center;

        padding: 180px 40px;

        text-align: center;
    }

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

    .forge-banner h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .forge-banner p {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        color: var(--forge-light-gray);
        line-height: 1.8;
    }
/* =============================================
                         Contact
=========================//////////////////// */

.contact {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 100px 20px;
}

.contact h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-intro {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    color: var(--forge-gray);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.contact-card {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;

    /* ── Brushed metal base ── */
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 1px,
            rgba(255,255,255,.015) 1px,
            rgba(255,255,255,.015) 2px
        ),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,30,30,.88), rgba(12,12,12,.92));

    /* ── Glass blur overlay ── */
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

    /* ── Glowing orange outline ── */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.25);
    border-radius: 18px;

    /* ── Layered shadows: inner highlight + ambient glow + depth ── */
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06),
        0 0 24px rgba(255,107,0,.12),
        0 0 60px rgba(255,107,0,.05),
        0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Top reflection gleam ── */
.contact-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255,180,100,.25),
        rgba(255,255,255,.15),
        rgba(255,180,100,.25),
        transparent
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Subtle corner reflection ── */
.contact-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at center,
        rgba(255,140,60,.08),
        transparent 70%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.contact-card p {
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.contact-card strong {
    color: var(--forge-orange);
}
/* ==========================================
   Section Anchor Offset
========================================== */

#hero,
#services,
#about,
#signet,
#contact,
#featured-articles,
#featured {

    scroll-margin-top: 110px;

}
    /* ///////===== Scroll Animations ===== */

    .hidden {

        opacity: 0;

        transform: translateY(50px);

        transition:
            opacity .8s ease,
            transform .8s ease;

    }

    .show {

        opacity: 1;

        transform: translateY(0);

    }
    /* ////////===== Mobile Menu Button ===== */

    .menu-toggle {

        display: none;

        background: none;

        border: none;

        color: var(--forge-white);

        font-size: 2rem;

        cursor: pointer;

    }


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

    @media (max-width: 768px) {

        /* ---------- Layout ---------- */

        .about {
            flex-direction: column;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .about-image img {
            width: 220px;
        }

        .services {
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 60px 20px;
        }

        .service-container {
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 100%;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .card {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 100%;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        .forge-banner h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }

        .technology {
            padding: 60px 20px;
        }

        .technology h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }

        .tech-grid {
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .hero {
            padding: 100px 20px;
        }

        .hero h2 {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
        }

    /* -/////////--------- Mobile Navigation ---------- */

    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;

        background: none;
        border: none;
        color: var(--forge-white);
        font-size: 2rem;
        cursor: pointer;

        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    nav {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;

        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 20px;

        width: 100%;

        background: var(--forge-dark);
        padding: 20px 0;

        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;

        transform: translateY(-15px);

        pointer-events: none;

        transition:
            opacity .25s ease,
            transform .25s ease,
            visibility .25s ease;

        z-index: 1000;
    }

    nav.active {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;

        transform: translateY(0);

        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    nav a {
        margin: 0;
    }}

/* ==========================================
                  TECHNOLOGY
========================================== */

.technology {

    padding: 100px 40px;

    background: #1b1b1b;

    text-align: center;

}

.technology h2 {

    font-size: 2.5rem;

    color: var(--forge-orange);

    margin-bottom: 20px;

}

.technology-intro {

    max-width: 700px;

    margin: 0 auto 70px;

    color: var(--forge-light-gray);

    line-height: 1.8;

}

.tech-grid {

    display: flex;

    flex-wrap: wrap;

    justify-content: center;

    gap: 30px;

}
.tech-card {

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    display: flex;

    justify-content: center;

    align-items: center;

    width: 180px;

    height: 140px;

    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1a1a, #101010);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.15);

    border-radius: 12px;

    transition:

        transform .35s ease,

        border-color .35s ease,

        box-shadow .35s ease;

    box-shadow:
        0 0 8px rgba(255,107,0,.02);

}
/* Dark overlay */
.tech-card::before {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(0,0,0,.10),
        rgba(0,0,0,.35)
    );

    opacity: 1;

    transition: opacity .35s ease;

    pointer-events: none;

    z-index: 1;

}
.tech-card img {

    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    max-width: 90px;
    max-height: 55px;

    filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(.65);

    opacity: .65;

    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        filter .4s ease,
        opacity .4s ease;

}
    /* rest of your existing styles */

        


.tech-name {

    position: absolute;

    z-index: 2;

    bottom: 16px;

    left: 50%;

    transform: translateX(-50%);

    font-size: .9rem;

    font-weight: 600;

    letter-spacing: .5px;

    color: #8f8f8f;

    opacity: 0;

    transition:
        opacity .25s ease .08s,
        transform .25s ease .08s,
        color .25s ease;

        

}   
.tech-card:hover {

    transform:
        translateY(-12px)
        scale(1.03);

    border-color: var(--forge-orange);

    box-shadow:

        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,107,0,.30),

        0 16px 40px rgba(255,107,0,.25),

        0 0 40px rgba(255,107,0,.15);

}

/* Fade away the dark overlay */
.tech-card:hover::before {

    opacity: 0;

}

.tech-card:hover img {

    transform:
        translateY(-16px)
        scale(1.05);

    filter: grayscale(0%);

    opacity: 1;

}

.tech-card:hover .tech-name {

    opacity: 1;

    color: var(--forge-white);

}
.tech-card::after {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    z-index: 2;


    left: 20px;

    right: 20px;

    bottom: 42px;

    height: 1px;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);

}
/* ==========================================
   FOOTER
========================================== */
footer {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.25);
    padding: 80px 20px 40px;
}
.footer-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.footer-container h2 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.footer-tagline {
    color: var(--forge-gray);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.footer-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;

    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.footer-nav a {
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;

    transition: .3s ease;
}
.footer-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--forge-orange);
}
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;

    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.footer-social a {
    color: var(--forge-gray);
    text-decoration: none;

    transition: .3s ease;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
    color: var(--forge-orange);
}
.footer-copy {
    color: #777;
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.footer-location {
    color: #999;
    font-size: .95rem;

    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.footer-logo {
    width: 90px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: all .35s ease;
}
/* ========================================
   THE SIGNET
======================================== */

.signet-hero {
    min-height: 70vh;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 120px 20px 80px;
}

.signet-hero .hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.signet-hero h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--forge-white);
}

.signet-hero .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--forge-orange);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.signet-hero .hero-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--forge-gray);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* ========================================
   CATEGORIES
======================================== */

.categories {
    padding: 100px 8%;
}

.categories .section-title {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.categories .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.categories .section-title p {
    color: var(--forge-gray);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================
   FORGE EFFECTS — Molten Steel Atmosphere
   ========================================== */

/* ── Forge canvas overlay (ember particles) ── */
#forge-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ── Heat shimmer on hero heading ── */
.hero h2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    text-shadow:
        0 0 40px rgba(255,107,0,.45),
        0 0 80px rgba(255,70,0,.25),
        0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
    animation: heatShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heatShimmer {
    0%, 100% {
        text-shadow:
            0 0 40px rgba(255,107,0,.45),
            0 0 80px rgba(255,70,0,.25),
            0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
    }
    50% {
        text-shadow:
            0 0 60px rgba(255,140,20,.60),
            0 0 120px rgba(255,90,0,.35),
            0 0 200px rgba(255,50,0,.15),
            0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
    }
}

.hero p,
.hero .btn {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* ── Molten pulse on CTA button ── */
.btn {
    animation: moltenPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes moltenPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow:
            0 0 20px rgba(255,107,0,.25),
            0 8px 24px rgba(255,107,0,.15);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow:
            0 0 35px rgba(255,107,0,.40),
            0 0 60px rgba(255,70,0,.20),
            0 12px 28px rgba(255,107,0,.25);
    }
}

.btn:hover {
    animation: none;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 40px rgba(255,140,20,.50),
        0 0 80px rgba(255,70,0,.30),
        0 16px 36px rgba(255,107,0,.35);
}

/* ── Card molten edge glow ── */
.card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}

.card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        transparent 30%,
        rgba(255,107,0,.08) 50%,
        rgba(255,140,20,.15) 70%,
        transparent 90%
    );
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .35s ease;
    filter: blur(4px);
}

.card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Tech card forge glow ── */
.tech-card:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 2px rgba(255,107,0,.30),
        0 0 20px rgba(255,107,0,.20),
        0 10px 30px rgba(255,107,0,.20),
        0 0 60px rgba(255,107,0,.10);
}

/* ── Forge banner heat effect ── */
.forge-banner {
    position: relative;
}

.forge-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse at 50% 0%,
        rgba(255,80,0,.08) 0%,
        transparent 60%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: bannerHeat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes bannerHeat {
    0% { opacity: .4; }
    100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ── Section divider with forge glow ── */
.technology,
.services,
.about,
.contact {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.08);
    position: relative;
}

.technology::before,
.services::before,
.about::before,
.contact::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255,107,0,.20),
        rgba(255,140,20,.30),
        rgba(255,107,0,.20),
        transparent
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Text glow for section headings ── */
/* (now handled by .forge-text) */

/* ── Footer top glow line ── */
footer {
    position: relative;
}

footer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 5%;
    right: 5%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255,107,0,.35),
        rgba(255,140,20,.50),
        rgba(255,107,0,.35),
        transparent
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   PASS 2 — Scroll Hardening / Cooling Reveals
   ========================================== */

/* ── Cooling reveal: elements glow hot then cool to solid ── */
.forge-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    filter: brightness(1.4) saturate(1.2);
    transition:
        opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1),
        transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1),
        filter 1.8s ease-out;
}

.forge-reveal.forge-cooled {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    filter: brightness(1) saturate(1);
}

/* ── Branding-iron title reveal ── */
.forge-title {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.forge-title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--forge-orange);
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,107,0,.6);
    transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1) 0.3s;
}

.forge-title.forge-branded::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ── Molten frame on about image ── */
.about-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: visible;
}

.about-image img {
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: box-shadow 1.5s ease-out, filter 1.5s ease-out;
    filter: brightness(1.15) saturate(1.1);
}

.about-image.forge-cooled img {
    filter: brightness(1) saturate(1);
}

.about-image::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255,140,20,.5),
        rgba(255,70,0,.3),
        rgba(255,180,40,.4),
        rgba(255,60,0,.35)
    );
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(6px);
    transition: opacity 2s ease-out 0.5s;
}

.about-image.forge-cooled::before {
    opacity: 0.15;
}

/* ── Heat haze overlay for section tops ── */
.heat-haze {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
    filter: url(#forge-heat-haze);
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(255,100,0,.12),
        transparent
    );
}

.heat-haze.active {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ── Header progressive forge glow on scroll ── */
header {
    transition:
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

header.forge-scorched {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255,107,0,.40) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.45),
        0 4px 20px rgba(255,107,0,.12),
        0 1px 4px rgba(255,140,20,.08) !important;
}

/* ── Service cards "forge-into-place" ── */
.card.forge-reveal {
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.96);
}

.card.forge-reveal.forge-cooled {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* ── Hero CTA: build heat on hover ── */
.btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}

.btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    background: transparent;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.btn:hover::after {
    box-shadow:
        0 0 20px rgba(255,107,0,.30),
        0 0 40px rgba(255,80,0,.15);
}

/* ── Anvil strike pulse on forge banner heading ── */
.forge-banner h2 {
    animation: anvilPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes anvilPulse {
    0%, 90%, 100% {
        text-shadow:
            0 0 30px rgba(255,107,0,.15);
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    93% {
        text-shadow:
            0 0 60px rgba(255,140,20,.50),
            0 0 100px rgba(255,70,0,.30);
        transform: scale(1.015);
    }
    96% {
        transform: scale(0.995);
    }
}

/* ── Scroll progress forge-line ── */
#forge-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--forge-orange),
        #ff8c2a,
        #ff5500
    );
    z-index: 10000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,107,0,.5);
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
    width: 0%;
}

/* ==========================================
   MOLTEN TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================== */

.forge-text {
    /* ── Gradient fill (molten steel: light → orange → dark ember) ── */
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        #ffb35b 0%,
        #ff8c2a 25%,
        #ff6b00 55%,
        #d44500 85%,
        #b13d00 100%
    );
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;

    /* ── Glow behind the gradient text ── */
    text-shadow:
        0 0 8px rgba(255,107,0,.50),
        0 0 20px rgba(255,107,0,.20);

    /* ── Subtle bevel via lighter edge at top ── */
    -webkit-text-stroke: 0.3px rgba(255,180,90,.10);
}

/* ==========================================
   ANIMATED FIRE GLOW
   ========================================== */

@keyframes forgeGlow {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,107,0,.20); }
    50%  { box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(255,107,0,.45); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,107,0,.20); }
}

/* ── Cards breathe with fire on hover ── */
.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: #ff6b00;
    box-shadow: none;
    animation: cardForgeGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes cardForgeGlow {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255,107,0,.12), 0 0 12px rgba(255,107,0,.20); }
    50%  { box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255,107,0,.22), 0 0 22px rgba(255,107,0,.45); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255,107,0,.12), 0 0 12px rgba(255,107,0,.20); }
}

/* ── Tech cards breathe on hover ── */
.tech-card:hover {
    animation: techForgeGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes techForgeGlow {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,107,0,.15), 0 0 20px rgba(255,107,0,.10), 0 10px 30px rgba(255,107,0,.10), 0 0 12px rgba(255,107,0,.20); }
    50%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,107,0,.30), 0 0 30px rgba(255,107,0,.25), 0 10px 30px rgba(255,107,0,.20), 0 0 22px rgba(255,107,0,.45); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,107,0,.15), 0 0 20px rgba(255,107,0,.10), 0 10px 30px rgba(255,107,0,.10), 0 0 12px rgba(255,107,0,.20); }
}

/* ── Forge banner ambient pulse ── */
.forge-banner {
    animation: forgeBannerGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes forgeBannerGlow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: inset 0 0 60px rgba(255,107,0,.03); }
    50%      { box-shadow: inset 0 0 100px rgba(255,107,0,.08); }
}