Oh, there's no late! Reading it at all, when you can, is gift enough for me! So glad that you're particularly enjoying it; I've found that I'm echoing more of Storm's imagery and some vocabulary, partially with intention and partially I discover so afterwards, as I am emulating her style a lot of the time. I just like more aruna. ;)

Doomed-but-decadent. Yes.

I don't know that I get the Poland reference, either! :is sheepish: But I'm glad you concur on the possible location. In not long Vaysh will be up in Olopade; guess I should revisit that section in Enchantments. I do love the 'old school' Wraeththu!