How does Legends & Lattes fit into the greater world of fantasy media? Could the novel exist without inspiration from tabletop roleplaying games and fantasy video games?

Fennus believes Viv cheated their party when she took the Scalvert’s Stone for herself. In your opinion, was she wrong to keep the Stone? How does this decision help characterize her?

How does the symbolism of the Scalvert’s Stone change? What does its changing significance throughout the narrative imply about its influence on Viv’s success?