chore(godot): finalize sky import and project settings

art/meadow/.gdignore

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art/storybook/.gdignore

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assets/meadow/README.md

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+# Jajce meadow flowers
+
+Original mesh assets built for The Steward. Four small clumps give authored
+meadow drifts a cream, rose, butter-yellow and lavender palette. Each contains
+three stems, folded leaves and opaque petal geometry with painted vertex colors.
+There are no external textures, dependencies, collision shapes or gameplay IDs.
+
+Editable sources live in `art/meadow/`, outside Godot's import tree. Rebuild with
+Blender 5.1 or later:
+
+```sh
+Blender --background --python tools/art/build_meadow_flowers.py
+```
+
+`mesh_budget.json` records exported triangle/surface/file-size counts. Runtime
+`PainterlyMeadow` uses one MultiMesh per species and its own soft-lit wind shader;
+the GLB material preserves the original palette when opened in other tools.
+
+Godot 4.7 Compatibility requires explicit white MultiMesh instance colors when
+the custom instance buffer is enabled. `PainterlyMeadow` supplies that neutral
+color so both Compatibility and Forward+ preserve the painted GLB palette.

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assets/painterly/README.md

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+# Painterly valley assets
+
+Original broadleaf and evergreen meshes created in Blender for The Steward.
+Scalloped crowns, painted vertex variation, crooked forks and root flares replace
+the primitive tree silhouettes. Editable sources are in `art/painterly/`;
+`.gdignore` keeps Blender outside Godot's runtime import dependencies. The two
+portable GLBs use opaque geometry without textures or alpha cards.
+
+## Rebuild and mesh budget
+
+From the project root, using Blender 5.1 and Godot 4.7:
+
+```sh
+"$BLENDER_BIN" --background --python tools/art/build_painterly_trees.py
+"$GODOT_BIN" --headless --editor --path "$PWD" --import
+```
+
+Use the isolated Godot profile configured by `tools/quality.sh` for headless
+validation. Runtime consumes the GLBs directly; no mesh-extraction step is
+needed. Preserve their `.import` files when updating exports.
+
+| Geometry | Triangles | Surfaces |
+| --- | ---: | ---: |
+| Shared broadleaf crown | 1,236 | 1 |
+| Joined broadleaf trunk, forks and roots | 406 | 1 |
+| Complete broadleaf: four crowns plus trunk | 5,350 | 5 |
+| Complete conifer: boughs plus trunk | 1,580 | 2 |
+
+`tree_mesh_budget.json` records these export counts. The broadleaf GLB is
+45,676 bytes; the conifer GLB is 40,836 bytes and stands 3.10 m before placement
+scaling. A separate temporary rebuild with Blender 5.1.2 produced byte-identical
+copies of both GLBs and the budget JSON. This establishes generator
+reproducibility with that Blender version, not identical `.blend` serialization
+across versions.
+
+`StylizedTree` shares imported meshes and isolates crown tint/wind materials.
+Its four direct `Canopy*` children retain the existing thinning and stump
+presentation contract. `PainterlyConifer` shares imported bough/trunk meshes.
+Both use the same world-direction breeze and explicit painted bark colors;
+neither adds simulation state, collision or per-frame GDScript work.
+
+## Painted sky provenance
+
+`painted_sky.png` is an original 1774 × 887 image generated with the built-in
+ImageGen tool, rather than a CLI generator. The prompt asks for a painted
+cumulus panorama with warm ivory cloud tops, cool turquoise cloud shadows and
+a clear blue summer atmosphere. Film references informed the color and mood;
+no external film image was copied into the texture. The exact generation
+prompt is recorded in [sky_prompt.md](sky_prompt.md).
+
+`storybook_sky.gdshader` maps the panorama's horizon at 69% of its height onto
+the upper hemisphere, repeats the painted band twice around the azimuth to
+retain cloud proportions, blends its seam/edge into haze, and follows the existing
+day/night palette. The image supplies the sky backdrop only; it does not paint
+terrain or create volumetric clouds.
+
+Final renderer QA and the complete project quality gate belong to the
+integrated environment review. See the [presentation guide](../../docs/FEATURE_PRESENTATION_PERFORMANCE.md)
+for current verification evidence and remaining hardware limits.

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assets/painterly/sky_prompt.md

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+# Painted sky provenance
+
+Created for this project with the built-in imagegen tool on 2026-09-05.
+Original output: 1774 × 887 PNG, copied without pixel editing to
+`assets/painterly/painted_sky.png`. The sky shader samples the upper portion
+and blends its horizon into the simulation-driven day/night palette.
+No film frame or downloaded artwork is used as a runtime texture.
+
+## Generation prompt
+
+Use case: stylized-concept. Asset type: original 360-degree panoramic sky
+texture for a Godot game, 2:1 equirectangular landscape, ideally 3072x1536.
+Create ONLY SKY, absolutely no ground, hills, buildings, ocean, objects, text
+or sun disk. Art direction: exquisitely hand-painted Japanese animation
+background, Studio Ghibli inspired summer pastoral fantasy, gouache brush
+texture, saturated clear turquoise-blue atmosphere, towering luminous cumulus
+clouds with creamy warm sunlit edges, intricate scalloped billowing forms,
+pale cyan and slate blue softly painted shadow volumes. Composition is a full
+spherical sky environment texture: upper half of image shows the upward
+hemisphere, zenith at top is mostly deep clean blue, large beautiful cumulus
+towers occupy the upper middle band between y=15% and y=44%, and the horizon
+at exactly image vertical halfway is uniform pale atmospheric aqua. Lower
+half is entirely an unobtrusive smooth pale aqua color gradient, with NO
+landscape. Cloud coverage about 40% of upper hemisphere, generous varied blue
+gaps, asymmetrical naturally spaced cloud masses. Left and right edges must
+wrap seamlessly in color and shape, keep thin strips at far left/right clear
+sky to avoid seam. No photographic cloud noise, no 3D render or vector
+outlines, no flat cartoon circles. Painterly refined layered brushwork like a
+cinematic animated film background, not a flat gradient. Use only original
+cloud shapes; no copied film imagery.
+
+The returned image does not exactly meet the requested resolution or horizon
+position. The runtime shader uses its actual dimensions and remaps the painted
+horizon at 69% image height. Blender mesh assets are deterministic rebuilds;
+this generated image is a pinned art asset, not a deterministic generator output.

assets/painterly/tree_mesh_budget.json

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+    "surfaces": 1,
+    "vertices": 712
+  },
+  "Trunk": {
+    "triangles": 406,
+    "surfaces": 1,
+    "vertices": 221
+  },
+  "runtime_tree": {
+    "triangles": 5350,
+    "surfaces": 5,
+    "shared_meshes": 2
+  },
+  "glb_bytes": 45676,
+  "conifer": {
+    "triangles": 1580,
+    "surfaces": 2,
+    "height_m": 3.1,
+    "glb_bytes": 40836
+  }
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assets/storybook/README.md

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+# Woodland storybook art
+
+Original Blender models for The Steward's warm, painted animation direction.
+The runtime cast is a fox traveler, rabbit gardener, bespectacled badger and
+otter in oversized coats, scarves, boots and satchels. These are original
+characters, not models of existing film characters.
+
+`art/storybook/` contains the editable Blender 5.1 sources. Its `.gdignore`
+keeps Blender out of Godot's runtime import dependency chain. This directory
+contains portable GLBs and the extracted grass mesh consumed by Terrain3D.
+
+## Rebuild
+
+From the project root, with Blender and Godot 4.7 installed:
+
+```sh
+"$BLENDER_BIN" --background --python tools/art/build_storybook_assets.py
+"$GODOT_BIN" --headless --editor --path "$PWD" --import
+"$GODOT_BIN" --headless --path "$PWD" --script tools/import_storybook_grass.gd
+```
+
+On macOS the binaries used for this pass were
+`/Applications/Blender.app/Contents/MacOS/Blender` and
+`/Applications/Godot.app/Contents/MacOS/Godot`. Headless CI should use the
+isolated profile configured by `tools/quality.sh`.
+
+## Mesh and material contract
+
+- The seven-blade meadow tuft has **35 triangles**, one surface, rooted Y=0,
+  and UV.y=0 at each root / 1 at each tip. Wind and actor bending run on the
+  GPU. The material is opaque and double-sided, with no alpha cards, texture
+  lookups, per-blade nodes, shadow casting, or outline pass.
+- Terrain3D owns the existing nine camera-local emitter cells: 10,404 tuft
+  slots on High, 5,184 on Balanced, hidden and stopped on Low. Terrain masks
+  and distance fading further reduce visible grass. Four scene-derived path
+  clearings collapse blades around the walking strips. Changing density does
+  not alter the terrain, navigation, resource state or collision.
+- Each animal has eight mesh surfaces, **7,884–10,050 triangles** total, and
+  vertex colors. `mesh_budget.json` is emitted by the Blender generator.
+  Vertex alpha is a clothing tint mask; the cel shader never writes ALPHA.
+- `AnimalAppearance` derives NPC species from stable ID modulo four; the
+  player is a fox. It shares imported meshes, creates an isolated material
+  per actor and tints clothing from the existing profession definition.
+  `Body`, `Head`, `Hair`, four limbs and `Tail` preserve the visual controllers'
+  animation slots. Shoulder/hip pivots support the existing velocity-driven
+  gait. Ears, face details, boots and scarves are joined into those surfaces.
+- Inventory sacks, carried logs, profession tools, task glyphs, trust reactions,
+  death and player sword cues remain controlled by their existing state paths.
+  Animal species here is appearance only: no animal simulation classification,
+  RNG calls, saved fields, migration or gameplay mechanics are introduced.
+
+## Review captures
+
+```sh
+"$GODOT_BIN" --path "$PWD" --script tools/capture_storybook.gd -- --cast
+"$GODOT_BIN" --path "$PWD" --script tools/capture_storybook.gd
+```
+
+These require a real renderer. The first writes `storybook_cast.png`; the
+second captures the running main scene at a controlled daytime presentation,
+then writes gameplay/valley PNGs and a small profile sample to `docs/baselines/`.
+It pauses simulation only in the capture process and does not save anything.
+The gameplay camera defaults remain unchanged. The matched environment camera
+can also be captured with `tools/capture_jajce_lookdev.gd -- --hide-debug-labels
+--output=res://docs/baselines/storybook_after.png`.
+
+Profile samples are local wall-frame latency at a static camera with six NPC
+visuals, including vsync. They are not isolated GPU timings or weak-PC proof.
+
+The full macOS quality gate passed on Godot 4.7, including all scenarios,
+Compatibility profile checks and 180 GUT tests / 2,258 assertions. Native
+Metal captures were visually reviewed. The character shader also rendered on
+Compatibility, whose color/tonemapping differs substantially from Metal; the
+approved color reference is `storybook_cast.png` (Metal).
+
+Native Metal shutdown reports one `ParticlesShaderRD` / material Shader RID
+retained at exit. The identical diagnostic was reproduced by importing and
+running untouched commit `6aae41d` in a separate temporary directory. The
+existing headless gate allowlist was not changed. Import/startup diagnostics
+and the baseline comparison are in ignored `logs/quality/storybook-*.log`.
+
+Shader interfaces follow the official [Godot 4.7 spatial shader contract](https://docs.godotengine.org/en/4.7/tutorials/shaders/shader_reference/spatial_shader.html).
+The exporter uses Blender's [glTF export API](https://docs.blender.org/api/main/bpy.ops.export_scene.html).

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@@ -38,19 +38,81 @@ spawn is a next integration.
 `JajceWorld` owns reversible High, Balanced, and Low presentation profiles with
 instance-local mutable environment/grass resources and viewport-scale ownership.
 
-| Profile | 3D scale | Shadow distance | Volumetric/glow | Grass |
+| Profile | 3D scale / MSAA | Shadow distance | Volumetric/glow | Grass |
 | --- | ---: | ---: | --- | --- |
-| High | authored | authored (currently 180 m) | authored when renderer supports it | authored density/interactors |
-| Balanced (default) | 0.85 cap | 120 m cap | authored ordinary lookdev; unsupported volumetric disabled | reduced spacing/interactors/update rate |
-| Low | 0.70 cap | 80 m, orthogonal | volumetric/glow/adjustment disabled; ordinary fog retained | hidden/stopped, emitters off, shader interactors zero |
+| High | authored / authored 4× | authored (currently 180 m) | authored when renderer supports it | authored density/interactors |
+| Balanced (default) | 0.85 cap / 2× cap | 120 m cap | authored ordinary lookdev; unsupported volumetric disabled | reduced spacing/interactors/update rate |
+| Low | 0.70 cap / off | 80 m, orthogonal | volumetric/glow/adjustment disabled; ordinary fog retained | hidden/stopped, emitters off, shader interactors zero |
 
 UI remains at native resolution. High/Low switches restore captured authored
 values; viewport scale restoration is guarded by the current quality owner so a
 second world cannot clobber the active owner. Compatibility/mobile feature
 selection never forces unsupported volumetric fog on.
 
+## Grass trails and bush contact
+
+`GrassInteractionController` samples the existing `grass_interactors` group:
+player, NPCs, hostile creatures and animals. The player keeps one slot; other
+visible actors are ranked by camera distance within the loaded actor container.
+High updates at 0.08 seconds with eight actors; Balanced uses 0.12 seconds and
+four. Low stops updates and immediately releases both grass and bushes.
+
+`FoliageTrailMap` maintains a disposable 128×128 RGBA float texture covering a
+64 m square around the camera. Swept footprints part grass to either side and
+lower its tips; the field recovers over eight seconds after contact. Sparse
+history is clipped to the moving window. The 256 KiB texture is reused with
+[`ImageTexture.update`](https://docs.godotengine.org/en/stable/classes/class_imagetexture.html#class-imagetexture-method-update),
+at most 3.125 MiB/s of texture data at the High update rate. The vertex shader
+adds one field lookup per grass vertex; there are no blade collision bodies,
+per-blade scripts, render targets or added grass draw calls.
+
+`StylizedBerryPatch` shares the field and contact positions between its leaf
+and berry MultiMeshes. Both bend in world space around the planted bush root,
+including under rotated/scaled parents, and spring back faster than grass.
+The five village berry placeholders now use this same amount-aware presentation
+as the existing riverbank bush. Contact does not change berries, resource
+amounts, navigation, targets or collision geometry.
+
+The controller clears history after `SimulationManager.state_restored`, on
+quality changes and on world disposal. Missing/recreated actors, teleports over
+3 m between samples and update gaps over 0.5 seconds start a new footprint rather
+than a connecting trail. Actor foot height gates deformation so bridge traffic
+does not flatten grass below. Trails are visual only and never enter saves.
+The exported actor, primary actor, foliage and simulation paths can be rebound
+when placing the controller in another loaded scene container.
+
+`tests/foliage_interaction_test.gd` checks sweep direction, recovery, teleport
+rejection, camera movement, world isolation, restore/quality reset, the primary
+actor slot and shared leaf/fruit bindings. Run `tools/capture_foliage.gd` with
+the native renderer for before/contact/trail/recovery images and controller
+timing in `docs/baselines/foliage_*`. That capture freezes simulation and wind, and moves
+the player presentation through the actual meadow, checking the state checksum
+is unchanged. CPU update timing is not a GPU or weak-PC frame-rate guarantee.
+Native Metal and Compatibility both render the effect; existing particle-shader
+shutdown warnings (and four Compatibility texture leaks) also reproduce in the
+untouched pre-art baseline. The headless quality gate retains its exact allowlist.
+
 ## Runtime hot paths already bounded
 
+The woodland storybook art pass adds portable Blender animal meshes and an
+opaque 35-triangle, seven-blade grass tuft. The existing camera-local grass
+field and quality controls own its instance budget; four loaded path strips
+provide disposable grass-clearance data after material isolation. Animal
+appearance is derived from stable NPC IDs, shares mesh resources, and retains
+profession tint, velocity-driven motion, inventory cues and death through the
+existing presentation controllers. No saved state or navigation changes.
+
+Characters and buildings use soft cel bands; tree crowns retain the shared
+breeze with painted color patches. A painted cloud panorama, cooler
+ambient fill and warm sunlight follow the simulation day/night clock. The
+cloud shader adds no volumetric pass, outline pass or screen-space postprocess.
+See [the asset contract and rebuild commands](../assets/storybook/README.md).
+
+`docs/baselines/storybook_*.png` records the native Metal review. The accompanying
+`storybook_render_metrics.json` records a bounded local 1600×900 static-camera
+sample on Apple M1 Max with six NPCs and High/Balanced/Low settings. Wall-frame
+latency includes vsync and does not close the weak-PC evidence gap below.
+
 - Player interaction and villager inspection probes are throttled/event-driven;
   they no longer rebuild all candidate data every rendered frame.
 - `LoadedResourceSpatialIndex` bounds finite-resource discovery.
@@ -99,3 +161,85 @@ ledger, not brittle cross-machine CI thresholds.
 
 See [the benchmark ledger](benchmarks/README.md), [regional contract](REGIONAL_SIMULATION.md),
 and [the build-in-public visual plan](BUILD_IN_PUBLIC_PLAN.md).
+
+## Painterly environment pass — September 2026
+
+The reference study highlighted flat cloud bands, primitive tree silhouettes,
+sparse ground cover, opaque green water, and a sun arc offset from daytime
+brightness. The current pass addresses those through shared presentation assets:
+
+- The WorldEnvironment uses cool blue ambient fill, warm sunlight, restrained
+  glow and ordinary aerial fog. The solar arc now peaks at noon and the warm
+  transitions overlap dawn/dusk. An original painted cloud panorama supplies
+  layered cumulus shapes; a static sky shader remaps the artwork, blends its
+  seam/horizon, and tints it from the simulation clock. It adds no TIME-driven
+  cubemap updates or volumetric cloud pass. Generation provenance and the exact
+  prompt are in [the asset guide](../assets/painterly/README.md).
+- Original Blender broadleaf crowns/trunks and layered conifers replace the
+  primitive foliage. Seventeen decorative edge trees form a woodland backdrop.
+  The four village tree placeholders now use `HarvestableTreePresentation`,
+  retaining their existing IDs, amounts, interaction points and resource count.
+  Full/low/depleted state and restored crowns still derive from real amounts.
+- `PainterlyMeadow` creates at most 1,680 decorative flower clumps in four
+  MultiMesh batches, with cream daisies, pink cosmos, buttercups and lavender.
+  Local seeded drifts follow terrain and exclude houses, paths, work sites and
+  resource approach points. High/Balanced/Low expose at most 1,680/1,092/536
+  clumps, with shorter distance fading in cheaper profiles. Flowers share the
+  prevailing breeze; the existing grass and berry contact field remains intact.
+  Explicit white instance colors preserve the painted GLB palette when custom
+  instance data is enabled in Compatibility; native review caught and verified
+  that renderer-specific regression.
+  Flowers have no collision, harvesting, actor-contact deformation or saved
+  state. See [mesh sources and budgets](../assets/meadow/README.md).
+- The blue/turquoise river follows actual centerline terrain heights, keeps
+  level cross-sections, and clips dry edges at the shoreline. The pool and its
+  outlet meet without overlapping coplanar transparent sheets. Broken foam,
+  subtle flowing strokes and painted reflection patches replace the hard ring
+  and featureless surface. These reflections are stylized procedural patches
+  plus ordinary sky specular response, not exact reflected scene geometry,
+  screen-space reflections, refraction or depth sampling. Water obeys scene
+  lighting at night and adds no per-frame scripts.
+- MSAA follows the existing viewport ownership rules: High preserves authored
+  4×, Balanced caps at 2×, and Low disables it. Closing an inactive world cannot
+  overwrite the active world's antialiasing or an external viewport override.
+
+The editable Blender sources live under `art/painterly/` and `art/meadow/`,
+protected by `.gdignore`; runtime consumes portable GLBs. The broadleaf is
+5,350 triangles / five surfaces and the conifer is 1,580 / two. All flower
+clumps together are capped at 362,880 triangles / four surfaces before
+quality and distance reduction. No scene collision, navigation bake, terrain
+heightmap, simulation rule or save schema was changed.
+
+`tools/capture_painterly_environment.gd -- --label=after` captures the running
+main scene with paused simulation, fixed daytime presentation and hidden HUD,
+including the normal gameplay camera, valley, lower village view and night.
+The valley/near-village `painterly_before_*` and `painterly_after_*`
+images are matched cameras; `after_gameplay` fixes the normal rig at its default
+yaw/zoom with mouse input disabled, and `after_vista` is an additional review angle.
+The tool also records static-camera profile samples in
+`painterly_after_metrics.json`; wall-frame latency includes vsync and is not
+isolated GPU time or weak-PC proof. Runtime camera defaults are unchanged.
+
+Remaining visual work is primarily authored terrain/shoreline detail and the
+blockout-like building/fortress forms. This pass improves atmosphere and
+foliage without treating those assets as finished film-quality environments.
+
+Validation for this pass: the full macOS Godot 4.7 gate passed, including all
+headless scenarios, the Compatibility quality scenario, and 182 GUT tests /
+2,279 assertions. Main-scene headless startup passed the gate's existing exact
+diagnostic allowlist. Native Metal daytime/gameplay/valley/night images were
+reviewed at 1600×900, with a separate native Compatibility capture confirming
+colored petals after the instance-buffer fix. The presentation-quality scenario
+also passed with native Compatibility, including white instance-color readback
+(the headless dummy renderer cannot provide that readback).
+The static M1 Max sample reports approximately 16.7 ms
+median wall-frame time in all three profiles; see its JSON for p95, draw calls
+and primitives. This includes vsync and does not establish GPU headroom.
+
+Native renderer shutdown still reports the particle shader/material RID
+retention previously documented in the storybook/foliage pass; the headless
+allowlist was not expanded. Compatibility has different color/tonemapping and
+its existing particle/texture shutdown diagnostics. Metal is the color
+reference for the saved art-review images.
+The native multi-world quality scenario additionally logged a transient macOS
+OpenGL cubemap-unloadable diagnostic; the final main-scene captures did not.

docs/baselines/foliage_render_metrics.json

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+	"active_trail_texels": 145,
+	"controller_update_p50_ms": 0.307,
+	"controller_update_p95_ms": 0.338,
+	"draw_calls": 582.0,
+	"note": "CPU timing includes scanning, field painting and material uploads; not isolated GPU frame time.",
+	"profile": "High",
+	"renderer": "metal",
+	"resolution": "1600x900",
+	"simulation_checksum_unchanged": true,
+	"trail_texture_bytes": 262144,
+	"workload": "Actual Jajce meadow; 8 nearest actors, player presentation follows an 11 m sweep"
+}

docs/baselines/painterly_after_metrics.json

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
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+	"device": "Apple M1 Max (Apple7)",
+	"renderer": "metal",
+	"resolution": "1600x900",
+	"samples": [
+		{
+			"active_npcs": 6,
+			"draw_calls": 825.0,
+			"meadow": {
+				"flower_clump_count": 1680,
+				"multimesh_batch_count": 4,
+				"visible_flower_clump_count": 1680
+			},
+			"msaa_enum": 2,
+			"primitives": 1070038.0,
+			"profile": "high",
+			"render_scale": 1.0,
+			"wall_frame_p50_ms": 16.649,
+			"wall_frame_p95_ms": 17.327
+		},
+		{
+			"active_npcs": 6,
+			"draw_calls": 710.0,
+			"meadow": {
+				"flower_clump_count": 1680,
+				"multimesh_batch_count": 4,
+				"visible_flower_clump_count": 1092
+			},
+			"msaa_enum": 1,
+			"primitives": 810830.0,
+			"profile": "balanced",
+			"render_scale": 0.850000023841858,
+			"wall_frame_p50_ms": 16.672,
+			"wall_frame_p95_ms": 17.06
+		},
+		{
+			"active_npcs": 6,
+			"draw_calls": 657.0,
+			"meadow": {
+				"flower_clump_count": 1680,
+				"multimesh_batch_count": 4,
+				"visible_flower_clump_count": 536
+			},
+			"msaa_enum": 0,
+			"primitives": 645010.0,
+			"profile": "low",
+			"render_scale": 0.699999988079071,
+			"wall_frame_p50_ms": 16.676,
+			"wall_frame_p95_ms": 17.069
+		}
+	],
+	"workload": "Paused main scene, static valley camera; wall time includes vsync"
+}

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+	"device": "Apple M1 Max",
+	"renderer": "opengl3",
+	"resolution": "1600x900",
+	"samples": [
+		{
+			"active_npcs": 6,
+			"draw_calls": 1304.0,
+			"meadow": {
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+				"multimesh_batch_count": 4,
+				"visible_flower_clump_count": 1680
+			},
+			"msaa_enum": 2,
+			"primitives": 1070038.0,
+			"profile": "high",
+			"render_scale": 1.0,
+			"wall_frame_p50_ms": 22.166,
+			"wall_frame_p95_ms": 23.467
+		},
+		{
+			"active_npcs": 6,
+			"draw_calls": 1166.0,
+			"meadow": {
+				"flower_clump_count": 1680,
+				"multimesh_batch_count": 4,
+				"visible_flower_clump_count": 1092
+			},
+			"msaa_enum": 1,
+			"primitives": 810758.0,
+			"profile": "balanced",
+			"render_scale": 0.850000023841858,
+			"wall_frame_p50_ms": 17.903,
+			"wall_frame_p95_ms": 26.363
+		},
+		{
+			"active_npcs": 6,
+			"draw_calls": 1084.0,
+			"meadow": {
+				"flower_clump_count": 1680,
+				"multimesh_batch_count": 4,
+				"visible_flower_clump_count": 536
+			},
+			"msaa_enum": 0,
+			"primitives": 645010.0,
+			"profile": "low",
+			"render_scale": 0.699999988079071,
+			"wall_frame_p50_ms": 13.533,
+			"wall_frame_p95_ms": 16.623
+		}
+	],
+	"workload": "Paused main scene, static valley camera; wall time includes vsync"
+}

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@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+{
+	"renderer": "metal",
+	"resolution": "1600x900",
+	"samples": [
+		{
+			"active_npcs": 6,
+			"draw_calls": 702.0,
+			"frame_wall_p50_ms": 16.646,
+			"frame_wall_p95_ms": 16.903,
+			"objects": 1114.0,
+			"primitives": 684656.0,
+			"profile": "high"
+		},
+		{
+			"active_npcs": 6,
+			"draw_calls": 613.0,
+			"frame_wall_p50_ms": 16.665,
+			"frame_wall_p95_ms": 16.93,
+			"objects": 1031.0,
+			"primitives": 486192.0,
+			"profile": "balanced"
+		},
+		{
+			"active_npcs": 6,
+			"draw_calls": 592.0,
+			"frame_wall_p50_ms": 16.659,
+			"frame_wall_p95_ms": 16.989,
+			"objects": 999.0,
+			"primitives": 377596.0,
+			"profile": "low"
+		}
+	],
+	"workload": "Paused static valley; wall-frame latency includes vsync, not isolated GPU time"
+}

player/PlayerVisual.tscn

@@ -1,72 +1,7 @@
-[gd_scene load_steps=17 format=3]
+[gd_scene load_steps=6 format=3]
 
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://player/player_visual.gd" id="1_visual"]
 
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="Material_tunic"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.18, 0.46, 0.48, 1)
-roughness = 0.84
-
-[sub_resource type="CylinderMesh" id="Mesh_body"]
-material = SubResource("Material_tunic")
-top_radius = 0.28
-bottom_radius = 0.42
-height = 0.9
-
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="Material_skin"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.84, 0.61, 0.39, 1)
-roughness = 0.88
-
-[sub_resource type="SphereMesh" id="Mesh_head"]
-material = SubResource("Material_skin")
-radius = 0.29
-height = 0.56
-
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="Material_hair"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.2, 0.105, 0.05, 1)
-roughness = 0.92
-
-[sub_resource type="CylinderMesh" id="Mesh_hair"]
-material = SubResource("Material_hair")
-top_radius = 0.24
-bottom_radius = 0.29
-height = 0.18
-
-[sub_resource type="CylinderMesh" id="Mesh_arm"]
-material = SubResource("Material_tunic")
-top_radius = 0.095
-bottom_radius = 0.11
-height = 0.58
-
-[sub_resource type="SphereMesh" id="Mesh_hand"]
-material = SubResource("Material_skin")
-radius = 0.12
-height = 0.22
-
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="Material_pants"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.15, 0.21, 0.24, 1)
-roughness = 0.9
-
-[sub_resource type="CapsuleMesh" id="Mesh_leg"]
-material = SubResource("Material_pants")
-radius = 0.115
-height = 0.62
-
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="Material_boot"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.13, 0.075, 0.04, 1)
-roughness = 0.95
-
-[sub_resource type="BoxMesh" id="Mesh_foot"]
-material = SubResource("Material_boot")
-size = Vector3(0.23, 0.15, 0.36)
-
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="Material_accent"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.86, 0.4, 0.18, 1)
-roughness = 0.82
-
-[sub_resource type="BoxMesh" id="Mesh_scarf"]
-material = SubResource("Material_accent")
-size = Vector3(0.48, 0.1, 0.38)
-
 [sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="Material_sword"]
 albedo_color = Color(0.72, 0.74, 0.78, 1)
 roughness = 0.32
@@ -85,67 +20,29 @@ top_radius = 0.045
 bottom_radius = 0.045
 height = 0.16
 
-[sub_resource type="SphereMesh" id="Mesh_satchel"]
-material = SubResource("Material_accent")
-radius = 0.22
-height = 0.34
-
 [node name="PlayerVisual" type="Node3D"]
 script = ExtResource("1_visual")
 
 [node name="Body" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
 position = Vector3(0, 1.05, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_body")
-
-[node name="Scarf" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(0, 1.42, 0.02)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_scarf")
 
 [node name="Head" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
 position = Vector3(0, 1.68, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_head")
 
 [node name="Hair" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
 position = Vector3(0, 1.9, -0.015)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_hair")
 
 [node name="ArmLeft" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(-0.39, 1.08, 0)
-rotation = Vector3(0, 0, -0.139626)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_arm")
-
-[node name="Hand" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="ArmLeft"]
-position = Vector3(0, -0.35, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_hand")
+position = Vector3(-0.39, 1.3, 0)
 
 [node name="ArmRight" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(0.39, 1.08, 0)
-rotation = Vector3(0, 0, 0.139626)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_arm")
-
-[node name="Hand" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="ArmRight"]
-position = Vector3(0, -0.35, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_hand")
+position = Vector3(0.39, 1.3, 0)
 
 [node name="LegLeft" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(-0.18, 0.43, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_leg")
-
-[node name="Foot" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="LegLeft"]
-position = Vector3(0, -0.28, 0.09)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_foot")
+position = Vector3(-0.18, 0.61, 0)
 
 [node name="LegRight" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(0.18, 0.43, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_leg")
-
-[node name="Foot" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="LegRight"]
-position = Vector3(0, -0.28, 0.09)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_foot")
-
-[node name="Satchel" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(-0.43, 0.87, -0.04)
-mesh = SubResource("Mesh_satchel")
+position = Vector3(0.18, 0.61, 0)
 
 [node name="Sword" type="Node3D" parent="."]
 position = Vector3(0.52, 1.22, 0.12)
@@ -158,3 +55,6 @@ mesh = SubResource("Mesh_blade")
 [node name="Grip" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="Sword"]
 position = Vector3(0, -0.05, 0)
 mesh = SubResource("Mesh_grip")
+
+[node name="Tail" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
+position = Vector3(0, 0.8, -0.22)

player/npc/NpcVisual.gd

@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ signal arrived_at_target(sim_id: int)
 signal navigation_failed(sim_id: int)
 signal position_changed(sim_id: int, active_position: Vector3)
 
-const TRUST_REACTION_BASE_POSITION := Vector3(0.0, 2.72, 0.0)
+const TRUST_REACTION_BASE_POSITION := Vector3(0.0, 3.25, 0.0)
 const TRUST_REACTION_START_SCALE := Vector3(0.24, 0.24, 0.24)
-const CONCERN_BASE_POSITION := Vector3(-0.4, 2.72, 0.0)
+const CONCERN_BASE_POSITION := Vector3(-0.4, 3.25, 0.0)
 
 @export var debug_logs := false
 
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ func _process(delta: float) -> void:
 		return
 	glyph_phase = fmod(glyph_phase + delta * 2.2, TAU)
 	if task_glyph_root.visible:
-		task_glyph_root.position.y = 2.35 + sin(glyph_phase) * 0.045
+		task_glyph_root.position.y = 2.9 + sin(glyph_phase) * 0.045
 		task_glyph_root.rotation.y = glyph_phase * 0.35
 	if opportunity_concern_root.visible:
 		concern_phase = fmod(concern_phase + delta * 1.65, TAU)
@@ -123,16 +123,7 @@ func setup_from_sim(npc: SimNPC) -> void:
 
 
 func _apply_personal_details() -> void:
-	var hair_colors := [
-		Color(0.16, 0.09, 0.055, 1.0),
-		Color(0.29, 0.16, 0.075, 1.0),
-		Color(0.09, 0.065, 0.05, 1.0),
-		Color(0.42, 0.27, 0.12, 1.0),
-	]
-	var hair_material := StandardMaterial3D.new()
-	hair_material.albedo_color = hair_colors[maxi(sim_id, 0) % hair_colors.size()]
-	hair_material.roughness = 0.9
-	hair_mesh.material_override = hair_material
+	AnimalAppearance.apply_to(self, sim_id, true)
 
 
 func _apply_profession_presentation() -> void:
@@ -142,12 +133,7 @@ func _apply_profession_presentation() -> void:
 		profession_prop.visible = false
 		return
 
-	var body_material := StandardMaterial3D.new()
-	body_material.albedo_color = definition.visual_color
-	body_material.roughness = 0.82
-	body_mesh.material_override = body_material
-	left_arm.material_override = body_material
-	right_arm.material_override = body_material
+	AnimalAppearance.set_profession_color(self, definition.visual_color)
 
 	var prop_material := StandardMaterial3D.new()
 	prop_material.albedo_color = definition.prop_color

player/npc/NpcVisual.tscn

@@ -1,70 +1,9 @@
-[gd_scene load_steps=24 format=3 uid="uid://dhxxyprqflotq"]
+[gd_scene load_steps=13 format=3 uid="uid://dhxxyprqflotq"]
 
 [ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://bha8uf40p3sa0" path="res://player/npc/NpcVisual.gd" id="1_ixfoq"]
 
 [sub_resource type="CapsuleShape3D" id="CapsuleShape3D_d844k"]
 
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="StandardMaterial3D_d844k"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.46, 0.58, 0.33, 1)
-roughness = 0.82
-
-[sub_resource type="CylinderMesh" id="CylinderMesh_body"]
-material = SubResource("StandardMaterial3D_d844k")
-top_radius = 0.28
-bottom_radius = 0.42
-height = 0.9
-
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="StandardMaterial3D_skin"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.84, 0.61, 0.39, 1)
-roughness = 0.88
-
-[sub_resource type="SphereMesh" id="SphereMesh_head"]
-material = SubResource("StandardMaterial3D_skin")
-radius = 0.29
-height = 0.56
-
-[sub_resource type="CylinderMesh" id="CylinderMesh_hair"]
-top_radius = 0.24
-bottom_radius = 0.29
-height = 0.18
-
-[sub_resource type="CylinderMesh" id="CylinderMesh_arm"]
-material = SubResource("StandardMaterial3D_d844k")
-top_radius = 0.095
-bottom_radius = 0.11
-height = 0.58
-
-[sub_resource type="SphereMesh" id="SphereMesh_hand"]
-material = SubResource("StandardMaterial3D_skin")
-radius = 0.12
-height = 0.22
-
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="StandardMaterial3D_pants"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.16, 0.22, 0.25, 1)
-roughness = 0.9
-
-[sub_resource type="CapsuleMesh" id="CapsuleMesh_leg"]
-material = SubResource("StandardMaterial3D_pants")
-radius = 0.115
-height = 0.62
-
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="StandardMaterial3D_boot"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.13, 0.075, 0.04, 1)
-roughness = 0.95
-
-[sub_resource type="BoxMesh" id="BoxMesh_foot"]
-material = SubResource("StandardMaterial3D_boot")
-size = Vector3(0.23, 0.15, 0.36)
-
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="StandardMaterial3D_eye"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.06, 0.045, 0.035, 1)
-roughness = 0.8
-
-[sub_resource type="SphereMesh" id="SphereMesh_eye"]
-material = SubResource("StandardMaterial3D_eye")
-radius = 0.035
-height = 0.06
-
 [sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="StandardMaterial3D_food"]
 albedo_color = Color(0.38, 0.22, 0.08, 1)
 roughness = 0.9
@@ -139,62 +78,29 @@ shape = SubResource("CapsuleShape3D_d844k")
 
 [node name="MeshInstance3D" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
 position = Vector3(0, 1.05, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("CylinderMesh_body")
 
 [node name="Head" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
 position = Vector3(0, 1.68, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("SphereMesh_head")
 
 [node name="Hair" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
 position = Vector3(0, 1.9, -0.015)
-mesh = SubResource("CylinderMesh_hair")
-
-[node name="EyeLeft" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(-0.095, 1.72, 0.274)
-mesh = SubResource("SphereMesh_eye")
-
-[node name="EyeRight" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(0.095, 1.72, 0.274)
-mesh = SubResource("SphereMesh_eye")
 
 [node name="ArmLeft" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(-0.39, 1.08, 0)
-rotation = Vector3(0, 0, -0.139626)
-mesh = SubResource("CylinderMesh_arm")
-
-[node name="Hand" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="ArmLeft"]
-position = Vector3(0, -0.35, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("SphereMesh_hand")
+position = Vector3(-0.39, 1.3, 0)
 
 [node name="ArmRight" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(0.39, 1.08, 0)
-rotation = Vector3(0, 0, 0.139626)
-mesh = SubResource("CylinderMesh_arm")
-
-[node name="Hand" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="ArmRight"]
-position = Vector3(0, -0.35, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("SphereMesh_hand")
+position = Vector3(0.39, 1.3, 0)
 
 [node name="LegLeft" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(-0.18, 0.43, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("CapsuleMesh_leg")
-
-[node name="Foot" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="LegLeft"]
-position = Vector3(0, -0.28, 0.09)
-mesh = SubResource("BoxMesh_foot")
+position = Vector3(-0.18, 0.61, 0)
 
 [node name="LegRight" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(0.18, 0.43, 0)
-mesh = SubResource("CapsuleMesh_leg")
-
-[node name="Foot" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="LegRight"]
-position = Vector3(0, -0.28, 0.09)
-mesh = SubResource("BoxMesh_foot")
+position = Vector3(0.18, 0.61, 0)
 
 [node name="ProfessionProp" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
 
 [node name="ProfessionLabel" type="Label3D" parent="."]
-position = Vector3(0, 2.05, 0)
+position = Vector3(0, 2.8, 0)
 billboard = 1
 no_depth_test = true
 text = "Villager"
@@ -223,13 +129,13 @@ mesh = SubResource("CylinderMesh_wood")
 
 [node name="TaskGlyphRoot" type="Node3D" parent="."]
 visible = false
-position = Vector3(0, 2.35, 0)
+position = Vector3(0, 2.9, 0)
 
 [node name="TaskGlyph" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="TaskGlyphRoot"]
 
 [node name="OpportunityConcernRoot" type="Node3D" parent="."]
 visible = false
-position = Vector3(-0.4, 2.72, 0)
+position = Vector3(-0.4, 3.25, 0)
 
 [node name="EmptyBowl" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="OpportunityConcernRoot"]
 rotation_degrees = Vector3(72, 0, 0)
@@ -250,7 +156,7 @@ mesh = SubResource("SphereMesh_concern")
 
 [node name="TrustReactionRoot" type="Node3D" parent="."]
 visible = false
-position = Vector3(0, 2.72, 0)
+position = Vector3(0, 3.25, 0)
 scale = Vector3(0.24, 0.24, 0.24)
 
 [node name="Halo" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="TrustReactionRoot"]
@@ -278,3 +184,6 @@ path_desired_distance = 0.3
 target_desired_distance = 0.5
 height = 1.7
 radius = 0.4
+
+[node name="Tail" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="."]
+position = Vector3(0, 0.8, -0.22)

player/player_visual.gd

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ var walk_phase := 0.0
 
 func _ready() -> void:
 	player_body = get_parent() as CharacterBody3D
+	AnimalAppearance.apply_to(self, 0)
 
 
 func _process(delta: float) -> void:

project.godot

@@ -69,3 +69,7 @@ dash={
 "events": [Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":true,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":4194325,"key_label":0,"unicode":0,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
 ]
 }
+
+[rendering]
+
+anti_aliasing/quality/msaa_3d=2

tests/foliage_interaction_test.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,210 @@
+extends SceneTree
+
+const Controller := preload("res://world/jajce/GrassInteractionController.gd")
+
+var failures: Array[String] = []
+
+
+class RestoreSource:
+	extends Node
+	signal state_restored
+
+
+func _initialize() -> void:
+	call_deferred("_run")
+
+
+func _run() -> void:
+	_check_trail_lifecycle()
+	await _check_loaded_binding()
+	if failures.is_empty():
+		print("Foliage interaction checks passed")
+		quit(0)
+	else:
+		for failure in failures:
+			push_error(failure)
+		quit(1)
+
+
+func _check_trail_lifecycle() -> void:
+	var field := FoliageTrailMap.new()
+	var positions: Dictionary[int, Vector3] = {1: Vector3(0.25, 0, 0.25)}
+	field.advance(0.08, Vector3.ZERO, positions)
+	positions[1] = Vector3(2.25, 0, 0.25)
+	field.advance(0.08, Vector3.ZERO, positions)
+	_check(_sample(field, Vector2(1.25, 0.25)).b > 0.9, "Walking should leave a continuous trail")
+	_check(
+		_sample(field, Vector2(1.25, 0.75)).g > 0 and _sample(field, Vector2(1.25, -0.25)).g < 0,
+		"The two sides of a trail should bend away from the travelled line"
+	)
+	positions[1] = Vector3(18.25, 0, 0.25)
+	field.advance(0.08, Vector3.ZERO, positions)
+	_check(_sample(field, Vector2(10.25, 0.25)).b == 0, "Teleports must not paint connecting lines")
+	_check(
+		_sample(field, Vector2(18.25, 0.25)).b > 0.9,
+		"Teleported actors still press their destination"
+	)
+	field.advance(0.08, Vector3(1, 0, 1), {})
+	_check(
+		_sample(field, Vector2(1.25, 0.25)).b > 0.8,
+		"Camera movement must keep trails in world space"
+	)
+	field.advance(4.0, Vector3.ZERO, {})
+	var recovering := _sample(field, Vector2(1.25, 0.25)).b
+	_check(recovering > 0.1 and recovering < 0.6, "Abandoned trails should gradually recover")
+	field.advance(4.1, Vector3.ZERO, {})
+	_check(
+		(field.get("_cells") as Dictionary).is_empty(),
+		"Recovered trails should release sparse history"
+	)
+	positions[1] = Vector3(0.25, 6, 0.25)
+	field.advance(0.08, Vector3.ZERO, positions)
+	var elevated := _sample(field, Vector2(0.25, 0.25))
+	_check(
+		is_equal_approx(elevated.a / elevated.b, 6.0),
+		"Foot height must reach the shader for bridge rejection"
+	)
+	field.advance(0.08, Vector3(300, 0, 300), {})
+	_check((field.get("_cells") as Dictionary).is_empty(), "Off-window trails must be discarded")
+	positions[1] = Vector3(2.25, 0, 0.25)
+	field.advance(0.08, Vector3.ZERO, positions)
+	_check(
+		_sample(field, Vector2(1.25, 0.25)).b == 0,
+		"Re-entering actors must not connect to stale positions"
+	)
+	field.clear()
+	_check(_sample(field, Vector2(2.25, 0.25)).b == 0, "Reset must clear the uploaded field")
+	_check(
+		(field.get("_previous_positions") as Dictionary).is_empty(),
+		"Reset must discard actor history"
+	)
+
+
+func _check_loaded_binding() -> void:
+	var stage := Node3D.new()
+	root.add_child(stage)
+	var camera := Camera3D.new()
+	stage.add_child(camera)
+	camera.current = true
+	var simulation := RestoreSource.new()
+	simulation.name = "SimulationManager"
+	stage.add_child(simulation)
+	var world := Node3D.new()
+	stage.add_child(world)
+	var terrain := Node3D.new()
+	world.add_child(terrain)
+	var patch := (
+		load("res://world/jajce/StylizedBerryPatch.tscn").instantiate() as StylizedBerryPatch
+	)
+	world.add_child(patch)
+	patch.scale = Vector3(1.2, 0.8, 1.1)
+	patch.rotation.y = 0.6
+	var controller := Controller.new()
+	controller.grass_material = (
+		load("res://world/jajce/materials/cozy_grass_material.tres").duplicate(true)
+	)
+	terrain.add_child(controller)
+	var foreign := Node3D.new()
+	root.add_child(foreign)
+	foreign.add_to_group("grass_interactors")
+	var actors: Array[Node3D] = []
+	for index in 12:
+		var actor := Node3D.new()
+		stage.add_child(actor)
+		actor.position.x = 1.0 + index
+		actor.add_to_group("grass_interactors")
+		actors.append(actor)
+	await process_frame
+	controller.set_process(false)
+	controller.call("_refresh_interactors", 0.08)
+	var material := controller.grass_material
+	var positions: PackedVector3Array = material.get_shader_parameter("interactor_positions")
+	_check(
+		int(material.get_shader_parameter("interactor_count")) == 8,
+		"Contact work must respect the eight-actor cap"
+	)
+	_check(
+		positions[0] == actors[0].position,
+		"A closer actor in another scene container must be rejected"
+	)
+	_check(
+		bool(material.get_shader_parameter("foliage_trails_enabled")),
+		"Loaded grass must enable its trail field"
+	)
+	var leaves := patch.get_node("Leaves") as MultiMeshInstance3D
+	var berries := patch.get_node("Berries") as MultiMeshInstance3D
+	var leaf_material := leaves.multimesh.mesh.surface_get_material(0) as ShaderMaterial
+	var berry_material := berries.multimesh.mesh.surface_get_material(0) as ShaderMaterial
+	_check(
+		(
+			(
+				leaf_material.get_shader_parameter("foliage_trail_map")
+				== material.get_shader_parameter("foliage_trail_map")
+			)
+			and (
+				berry_material.get_shader_parameter("foliage_trail_map")
+				== material.get_shader_parameter("foliage_trail_map")
+			)
+		),
+		"Bush leaves, berries and meadow must use the same world-local footprint field"
+	)
+	var visible_berries := patch.get_visible_berry_count()
+	actors[0].hide()
+	controller.primary_interactor_path = controller.get_path_to(actors.back())
+	controller.max_interactors = 4
+	controller.call("_refresh_interactors", 0.12)
+	positions = material.get_shader_parameter("interactor_positions")
+	_check(
+		(
+			int(material.get_shader_parameter("interactor_count")) == 4
+			and positions[0].x == 12
+			and positions[1].x == 2
+		),
+		"Balanced must reserve the primary actor slot, cap actors and ignore hidden visuals"
+	)
+	simulation.state_restored.emit()
+	_check(
+		not bool(material.get_shader_parameter("foliage_trails_enabled")),
+		"Successful restores must clear visual trails immediately"
+	)
+	controller.set_interaction_enabled(false)
+	_check(not controller.is_processing(), "Low quality must stop interaction updates")
+	_check(
+		not bool(leaf_material.get_shader_parameter("foliage_trails_enabled")),
+		"Low quality must release bushes as well as grass"
+	)
+	_check(
+		int(material.get_shader_parameter("interactor_count")) == 0,
+		"Low quality must clear direct contacts"
+	)
+	_check(
+		patch.get_visible_berry_count() == visible_berries,
+		"Contact bending must not change resource presentation amounts"
+	)
+	controller.set_interaction_enabled(true)
+	controller.call("_refresh_interactors", 0.08)
+	_check(
+		bool(berry_material.get_shader_parameter("foliage_trails_enabled")),
+		"Bush interaction must resume after Low quality"
+	)
+	var other_field := FoliageTrailMap.new()
+	_check(
+		other_field.texture != material.get_shader_parameter("foliage_trail_map"),
+		"Each world must own a distinct trail texture"
+	)
+	foreign.free()
+	stage.free()
+	await process_frame
+
+
+func _sample(field: FoliageTrailMap, position: Vector2) -> Color:
+	var image := field.get("_image") as Image
+	var pixel := Vector2i(
+		(position - Vector2(field.world_rect.x, field.world_rect.y)) / field.CELL_SIZE
+	)
+	return image.get_pixelv(pixel)
+
+
+func _check(condition: bool, message: String) -> void:
+	if not condition:
+		failures.append(message)

tests/foliage_interaction_test.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://clvjg2p81ay3b

tests/jajce_presentation_quality_test.gd

@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ func _initialize() -> void:
 
 
 func _run() -> void:
+	var viewport := root as Viewport
+	var original_msaa := viewport.msaa_3d
 	var camera := Camera3D.new()
 	camera.current = true
 	root.add_child(camera)
@@ -16,13 +18,14 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	await process_frame
 	await physics_frame
 
-	var viewport := root as Viewport
 	var environment: Environment = (
 		(world.get_node("WorldEnvironment") as WorldEnvironment).environment
 	)
 	var light := world.get_node("DirectionalLight3D") as DirectionalLight3D
 	var grass := world.get_node("TerrainRoot/Terrain3D/CozyGrassField") as Node3D
 	var grass_controller := world.get_node("TerrainRoot/GrassInteractionController") as Node
+	var meadow := world.get_node("PainterlyMeadow") as PainterlyMeadow
+	var balanced_meadow := meadow.get_presentation_stats()
 	var world_grass_material := grass.get("mesh_material_override") as ShaderMaterial
 	var world_process_material := grass.get("process_material") as ShaderMaterial
 	var world_sky: Sky = environment.sky
@@ -41,6 +44,10 @@ func _run() -> void:
 			+ " (found %.2f)" % balanced_render_scale
 		)
 	)
+	_check(
+		viewport.msaa_3d == mini(original_msaa, Viewport.MSAA_2X),
+		"Balanced should cap authored multisample antialiasing at 2x"
+	)
 	_check(
 		(
 			light.directional_shadow_max_distance <= JajceWorld.BALANCED_SHADOW_DISTANCE
@@ -54,6 +61,14 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		world_grass_material == grass_controller.get("grass_material"),
 		"Grass rendering and interaction should share this world's isolated material"
 	)
+	_check(
+		(
+			int(balanced_meadow["multimesh_batch_count"]) == 4
+			and int(balanced_meadow["flower_clump_count"]) in range(1, 1801)
+			and _meadow_has_finite_placements(meadow)
+		),
+		"Meadow batches should retain neutral instance colors, finite placement and their clump budget"
+	)
 
 	_check(
 		world.apply_presentation_quality(JajceWorld.PresentationQuality.HIGH),
@@ -63,6 +78,21 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	var high_particle_count := int(grass.get("particle_count"))
 	var high_render_scale := viewport.scaling_3d_scale
 	var high_shadow_distance := light.directional_shadow_max_distance
+	_check(
+		viewport.msaa_3d == original_msaa,
+		"High should restore the authored multisample antialiasing setting"
+	)
+	var high_meadow := meadow.get_presentation_stats()
+	_check(
+		(
+			int(high_meadow["visible_flower_clump_count"]) == int(high_meadow["flower_clump_count"])
+			and (
+				int(balanced_meadow["visible_flower_clump_count"])
+				< int(high_meadow["visible_flower_clump_count"])
+			)
+		),
+		"High should restore every flower clump while Balanced reduces meadow density"
+	)
 	_check(
 		high_particle_count in range(9000, 15001),
 		"High should restore the authored grass population"
@@ -94,6 +124,9 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		viewport.scaling_3d_scale <= JajceWorld.LOW_RENDER_SCALE + 0.001,
 		"Low should reduce 3D render resolution"
 	)
+	_check(
+		viewport.msaa_3d == Viewport.MSAA_DISABLED, "Low should disable multisample antialiasing"
+	)
 	_check(
 		(
 			environment.fog_enabled
@@ -120,6 +153,18 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	)
 	_check(not grass_controller.is_processing(), "Low should stop grass interaction scans")
 	_check(_not_any_grass_particle_emitting(grass), "Low should stop every grass particle emitter")
+	var low_meadow := meadow.get_presentation_stats()
+	_check(
+		(
+			int(low_meadow["visible_flower_clump_count"]) > 0
+			and (
+				int(low_meadow["visible_flower_clump_count"])
+				< int(balanced_meadow["visible_flower_clump_count"])
+			)
+			and low_meadow["flower_clump_count"] == high_meadow["flower_clump_count"]
+		),
+		"Low should retain a reduced flower population without regenerating placements"
+	)
 	_check(
 		(
 			world_grass_material != null
@@ -136,6 +181,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	_check(
 		(
 			is_equal_approx(viewport.scaling_3d_scale, high_render_scale)
+			and viewport.msaa_3d == original_msaa
 			and environment.glow_enabled
 			and (environment.volumetric_fog_enabled == world.call("_supports_volumetric_fog"))
 			and environment.adjustment_enabled
@@ -153,12 +199,19 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		),
 		"Returning to High should restore grass rendering and processing"
 	)
+	_check(
+		meadow.get_presentation_stats() == high_meadow,
+		"Returning to High should restore the same complete flower batches"
+	)
 
 	var world_base_scale := float(world.get("_authored_render_scale"))
 	world.free()
 	_check(
-		is_equal_approx(viewport.scaling_3d_scale, world_base_scale),
-		"An exiting world should restore the viewport scale it originally owned"
+		(
+			is_equal_approx(viewport.scaling_3d_scale, world_base_scale)
+			and viewport.msaa_3d == original_msaa
+		),
+		"An exiting world should restore the viewport scale and antialiasing it originally owned"
 	)
 	_check(
 		(
@@ -183,6 +236,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	_check(
 		(
 			fresh_world.get_active_presentation_quality() == JajceWorld.PresentationQuality.BALANCED
+			and viewport.msaa_3d == mini(original_msaa, Viewport.MSAA_2X)
 			and fresh_environment.fog_enabled
 			and not fresh_environment.volumetric_fog_enabled
 			and fresh_grass.visible
@@ -205,8 +259,11 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	var original_scale := float(fresh_world.get("_authored_render_scale"))
 	fresh_world.free()
 	_check(
-		is_equal_approx(viewport.scaling_3d_scale, original_scale),
-		"A sequential world should release its viewport-scale ownership"
+		(
+			is_equal_approx(viewport.scaling_3d_scale, original_scale)
+			and viewport.msaa_3d == original_msaa
+		),
+		"A sequential world should release its viewport scale and antialiasing ownership"
 	)
 
 	var older_owner := _create_presentation_only_world(JajceWorld.PresentationQuality.LOW)
@@ -216,19 +273,29 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	root.add_child(newer_owner)
 	await process_frame
 	_check(
-		is_equal_approx(float(newer_owner.get("_authored_render_scale")), original_scale),
-		"Concurrent owners should inherit the viewport base, not another owner's reduced scale"
+		(
+			is_equal_approx(float(newer_owner.get("_authored_render_scale")), original_scale)
+			and int(newer_owner.get("_authored_msaa")) == original_msaa
+		),
+		"Concurrent owners should inherit the viewport's base scale and antialiasing"
 	)
 	older_owner.free()
 	_check(
-		is_equal_approx(viewport.scaling_3d_scale, JajceWorld.BALANCED_RENDER_SCALE),
-		"A stale owner exiting should not overwrite the active owner's scale"
+		(
+			is_equal_approx(viewport.scaling_3d_scale, JajceWorld.BALANCED_RENDER_SCALE)
+			and viewport.msaa_3d == mini(original_msaa, Viewport.MSAA_2X)
+		),
+		"A stale owner exiting should preserve the active owner's scale and antialiasing"
 	)
 	newer_owner.free()
 	_check(
-		is_equal_approx(viewport.scaling_3d_scale, original_scale),
-		"The final viewport owner should restore the original scale on exit"
+		(
+			is_equal_approx(viewport.scaling_3d_scale, original_scale)
+			and viewport.msaa_3d == original_msaa
+		),
+		"The final viewport owner should restore the original scale and antialiasing on exit"
 	)
+	await _check_msaa_previous_owner_and_external_change(viewport)
 
 	var main_scene: Node = load("res://main.tscn").instantiate()
 	var time_dial := main_scene.get_node("UI/TimeDial") as Control
@@ -264,6 +331,32 @@ func _all_grass_particles_emitting(grass: Node3D) -> bool:
 	return true
 
 
+func _meadow_has_finite_placements(meadow: PainterlyMeadow) -> bool:
+	var terrain := meadow.get_node(meadow.terrain_path) as Terrain3D
+	# The dummy headless renderer returns black for every instance-color readback.
+	var can_read_instance_colors := DisplayServer.get_name() != "headless"
+	for child in meadow.get_children():
+		var batch := child as MultiMeshInstance3D
+		if batch == null or batch.multimesh == null:
+			return false
+		if not batch.multimesh.use_colors or not batch.multimesh.use_custom_data:
+			return false
+		for index in batch.multimesh.instance_count:
+			if (
+				can_read_instance_colors
+				and not batch.multimesh.get_instance_color(index).is_equal_approx(Color.WHITE)
+			):
+				return false
+			var placement := batch.multimesh.get_instance_transform(index)
+			if not placement.is_finite():
+				return false
+			var point := batch.to_global(placement.origin)
+			var height := terrain.data.get_height(point)
+			if is_nan(height) or absf(point.y - height) > 0.025:
+				return false
+	return true
+
+
 func _create_presentation_only_world(quality: int) -> JajceWorld:
 	var world: JajceWorld = load("res://world/jajce/JajceWorld.tscn").instantiate()
 	# Stable simulation-facing IDs deliberately allow only one loaded authority
@@ -273,6 +366,33 @@ func _create_presentation_only_world(quality: int) -> JajceWorld:
 	return world
 
 
+func _check_msaa_previous_owner_and_external_change(viewport: Viewport) -> void:
+	var original_msaa := viewport.msaa_3d
+	viewport.msaa_3d = Viewport.MSAA_8X
+	var previous_owner := _create_presentation_only_world(JajceWorld.PresentationQuality.LOW)
+	root.add_child(previous_owner)
+	await process_frame
+	var active_owner := _create_presentation_only_world(JajceWorld.PresentationQuality.HIGH)
+	root.add_child(active_owner)
+	await process_frame
+	_check(
+		viewport.msaa_3d == Viewport.MSAA_8X,
+		"A High owner should inherit authored antialiasing even when the previous owner uses Low"
+	)
+	active_owner.free()
+	_check(
+		viewport.msaa_3d == Viewport.MSAA_DISABLED,
+		"An exiting active owner should restore the surviving previous owner's antialiasing"
+	)
+	viewport.msaa_3d = Viewport.MSAA_2X
+	previous_owner.free()
+	_check(
+		viewport.msaa_3d == Viewport.MSAA_2X,
+		"Releasing the final owner should preserve an external antialiasing change"
+	)
+	viewport.msaa_3d = original_msaa
+
+
 func _not_any_grass_particle_emitting(grass: Node3D) -> bool:
 	var particles: Array = grass.get("particle_nodes")
 	for value in particles:

tests/jajce_resource_presentation_state_test.gd

@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 
 	var manager = main_scene.get_node("SimulationManager")
 	manager.set_process(false)
+	_check_village_tree_bindings(main_scene, manager)
 	var cluster := main_scene.get_node(CLUSTER_PATH) as RiverbankResourceCluster
 	var berry := cluster.get_node("ResourceAnchors/BerryBush_River_02") as ResourceNode
 	var tree := cluster.get_node("ResourceAnchors/Tree_River_Resource_01") as ResourceNode
@@ -120,6 +121,34 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	_finish()
 
 
+func _check_village_tree_bindings(main_scene: Node, manager: Node) -> void:
+	var snapshot: String = manager.serialize_state()
+	for tree_name in ["Tree_01", "Tree_02", "Tree_North_Outskirts_01", "Tree_South_Edge_01"]:
+		var tree := (
+			main_scene.get_node("JajceWorld/WorldObjects/ResourceNodes/" + tree_name)
+			as ResourceNode
+		)
+		var visual := tree.get_node("Visual/TreePresentation") as HarvestableTreePresentation
+		_check(
+			visual.resource_node == tree,
+			"Village tree art should bind the existing finite resource"
+		)
+		while tree.state.can_extract():
+			manager.harvest_resource_node(tree)
+		_check(visual.is_stump_visible(), "Harvesting the real village tree should leave a stump")
+	_check(manager.restore_state_from_json(snapshot), "Village tree harvest review should restore")
+	for tree_name in ["Tree_01", "Tree_02", "Tree_North_Outskirts_01", "Tree_South_Edge_01"]:
+		var visual := (
+			main_scene.get_node(
+				"JajceWorld/WorldObjects/ResourceNodes/" + tree_name + "/Visual/TreePresentation"
+			)
+			as HarvestableTreePresentation
+		)
+		_check(
+			visual.get_visible_canopy_count() == 4, "Restore rebuilds each full village tree crown"
+		)
+
+
 func _check_initial_presentation(
 	berry_visual: StylizedBerryPatch, tree_visual: HarvestableTreePresentation
 ) -> void:

tests/jajce_runtime_integration_test.gd

@@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		(
 			main_scene.has_node("Player/Visual/Body")
 			and main_scene.has_node("Player/Visual/Head")
-			and main_scene.has_node("Player/Visual/Scarf")
+			and main_scene.get_node("Player/Visual").get_meta("animal_species") == &"fox"
 		),
 		"Player should use the same readable multi-part visual language as villagers"
 	)

tests/jajce_watercourse_terrain_test.gd

@@ -63,10 +63,13 @@ func _run() -> void:
 
 	var river_surface := world.get_node("WaterRoot/RiverSurface") as Node3D
 	_check_ribbon_tracks_terrain(
-		terrain, river_surface.get_node("RiverRibbon") as MeshInstance3D, "Downstream water"
+		terrain, river_surface.get_node("RiverRibbon") as MeshInstance3D, "Downstream water", false
 	)
 	_check_ribbon_tracks_terrain(
-		terrain, river_surface.get_node("UpperRiverRibbon") as MeshInstance3D, "Upper-stream water"
+		terrain,
+		river_surface.get_node("UpperRiverRibbon") as MeshInstance3D,
+		"Upper-stream water",
+		true
 	)
 
 	print(
@@ -83,23 +86,98 @@ func _terrain_height(terrain: Terrain3D, world_x: float, world_z: float) -> floa
 
 
 func _check_ribbon_tracks_terrain(
-	terrain: Terrain3D, ribbon: MeshInstance3D, label: String
+	terrain: Terrain3D, ribbon: MeshInstance3D, label: String, is_upper: bool
 ) -> void:
 	_check(ribbon != null and ribbon.mesh is ArrayMesh, "%s ribbon should be generated" % label)
 	if ribbon == null or not ribbon.mesh is ArrayMesh:
 		return
 	var arrays := ribbon.mesh.surface_get_arrays(0)
 	var vertices: PackedVector3Array = arrays[Mesh.ARRAY_VERTEX]
+	var uvs: PackedVector2Array = arrays[Mesh.ARRAY_TEX_UV]
 	_check(not vertices.is_empty(), "%s ribbon should contain vertices" % label)
-	for vertex_index in range(0, vertices.size(), maxi(1, vertices.size() / 12)):
+	if vertices.is_empty() or uvs.size() != vertices.size():
+		failures.append("%s ribbon requires a complete coordinate profile" % label)
+		return
+	var start_z := (
+		JajceWatercourse.UPPER_STREAM_START_Z if is_upper else JajceWatercourse.DOWNSTREAM_START_Z
+	)
+	var end_z := (
+		JajceWatercourse.UPPER_STREAM_END_Z if is_upper else JajceWatercourse.DOWNSTREAM_END_Z
+	)
+	_check(
+		(
+			absf(ribbon.to_global(vertices[0]).z - start_z) < 0.03
+			and absf(ribbon.to_global(vertices[-1]).z - end_z) < 0.03
+		),
+		"%s ribbon should span its entire authored stream length" % label
+	)
+	var pool := ribbon.get_parent().get_node("PlungePool") as MeshInstance3D
+	var pool_mesh := pool.mesh as PlaneMesh
+	var pool_radii := pool_mesh.size * Vector2(pool.scale.x, pool.scale.z) * 0.5
+	var min_depth := INF
+	var max_depth := -INF
+	for vertex_index in vertices.size():
 		var world_vertex := ribbon.to_global(vertices[vertex_index])
+		var world_z := lerpf(start_z, end_z, uvs[vertex_index].y)
+		var center_x := (
+			JajceWatercourse.upper_stream_center_x(world_z)
+			if is_upper
+			else JajceWatercourse.downstream_center_x(world_z)
+		)
+		var half_width := (
+			JajceWatercourse.upper_stream_half_width(world_z)
+			if is_upper
+			else JajceWatercourse.downstream_half_width(world_z)
+		)
+		if not is_upper:
+			var pool_progress := (world_z - pool.global_position.z) / pool_radii.y
+			if absf(pool_progress) < 1.0:
+				half_width = maxf(
+					half_width, pool_radii.x * sqrt(1.0 - pool_progress * pool_progress)
+				)
+		var center_height := _terrain_height(terrain, center_x, world_z)
 		var terrain_height := terrain.data.get_height(world_vertex)
-		if is_nan(terrain_height):
+		if (
+			not world_vertex.is_finite()
+			or not is_finite(terrain_height)
+			or not is_finite(center_height)
+		):
 			failures.append("%s ribbon sampled outside Terrain3D" % label)
 			return
-		if absf(world_vertex.y - terrain_height - JajceWatercourse.WATER_SURFACE_OFFSET) > 0.03:
-			failures.append("%s ribbon should hug the carved terrain" % label)
+		if absf(world_vertex.y - center_height - JajceWatercourse.WATER_SURFACE_OFFSET) > 0.03:
+			failures.append("%s cross-section should follow its actual carved centerline" % label)
 			return
+		if (
+			absf(world_vertex.z - world_z) > 0.03
+			or absf(world_vertex.x - center_x) > half_width + 0.03
+		):
+			failures.append(
+				"%s ribbon should stay inside the authored stream/pool footprint" % label
+			)
+			return
+		var depth := world_vertex.y - terrain_height
+		min_depth = minf(min_depth, depth)
+		max_depth = maxf(max_depth, depth)
+		if depth < -0.03 or depth > JajceWatercourse.WATER_SURFACE_OFFSET + 0.03:
+			failures.append("%s surface should remain shallow and above the channel bed" % label)
+			return
+		var across := uvs[vertex_index].x
+		if is_zero_approx(across) or is_equal_approx(across, 1.0):
+			var edge_distance := absf(world_vertex.x - center_x)
+			if absf(edge_distance - half_width) > 0.03 and absf(depth) > 0.03:
+				failures.append(
+					"%s edges must reach the authored extent or the actual shoreline" % label
+				)
+				return
+			if (
+				(is_zero_approx(across) and world_vertex.x >= center_x)
+				or (is_equal_approx(across, 1.0) and world_vertex.x <= center_x)
+			):
+				failures.append(
+					"%s water must retain its authored centerline inside both banks" % label
+				)
+				return
+	print("[TEST] %s depth bounds | min=%.3f max=%.3f" % [label, min_depth, max_depth])
 
 
 func _check(condition: bool, message: String) -> void:

tests/jajce_world_scaffold_test.gd

@@ -89,6 +89,11 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		"Village center should include a few oversized ambient butterflies"
 	)
 	var grass_field := world.get_node("TerrainRoot/Terrain3D/CozyGrassField")
+	var grass_mesh := grass_field.get("mesh") as ArrayMesh
+	_check(
+		grass_mesh != null and grass_mesh.get_faces().size() == 105,
+		"Meadow grass must reuse the 35-triangle Blender tuft"
+	)
 	var grass_material := grass_field.get("mesh_material_override") as ShaderMaterial
 	var grass_process := grass_field.get("process_material") as ShaderMaterial
 	_check(
@@ -112,6 +117,10 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		"Grass placement should stay short enough to preserve villagers and paths"
 	)
 	var grass_controller := world.get_node("TerrainRoot/GrassInteractionController")
+	_check(
+		grass_material.get_shader_parameter("clearing_count") == 4,
+		"Grass must leave the four authored walking paths clear"
+	)
 	_check(
 		grass_controller.get("grass_material") == grass_material,
 		"Grass interaction should update the same material rendered by Terrain3D particles"
@@ -189,7 +198,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		if not tree.has_node("Canopy"):
 			continue
 		var canopy := tree.get_node("Canopy") as MeshInstance3D
-		var material := canopy.mesh.material as ShaderMaterial
+		var material := canopy.get_active_material(0) as ShaderMaterial
 		tree_wind_is_bounded = (
 			tree_wind_is_bounded
 			and material != null
@@ -240,6 +249,8 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		upper_river_ribbon.mesh is ArrayMesh,
 		"Waterfall shelf should expose a terrain-following upper stream"
 	)
+	_check_water_cross_sections(river_ribbon)
+	_check_water_cross_sections(upper_river_ribbon)
 	_check(
 		world.has_node("WaterRoot/RiverSurface/PlungePool"),
 		"River should widen into a readable plunge pool beneath the waterfall"
@@ -261,6 +272,7 @@ func _run() -> void:
 		),
 		"Plunge-pool water should follow the carved basin height"
 	)
+	_check_pool_outlet(river_ribbon, plunge_pool, terrain)
 	var environment: Environment = (
 		(world.get_node("WorldEnvironment") as WorldEnvironment).environment
 	)
@@ -619,6 +631,44 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	quit(1)
 
 
+func _check_water_cross_sections(ribbon: MeshInstance3D) -> void:
+	var arrays := ribbon.mesh.surface_get_arrays(0)
+	var vertices: PackedVector3Array = arrays[Mesh.ARRAY_VERTEX]
+	var uvs: PackedVector2Array = arrays[Mesh.ARRAY_TEX_UV]
+	var row_height := 0.0
+	for index in vertices.size():
+		if is_zero_approx(uvs[index].x):
+			row_height = vertices[index].y
+		_check(
+			is_equal_approx(vertices[index].y, row_height),
+			"Water cross-sections should remain level instead of climbing either terrain bank"
+		)
+
+
+func _check_pool_outlet(ribbon: MeshInstance3D, pool: MeshInstance3D, terrain: Terrain3D) -> void:
+	var vertices: PackedVector3Array = ribbon.mesh.surface_get_arrays(0)[Mesh.ARRAY_VERTEX]
+	var start := ribbon.to_global(vertices[0])
+	var pool_mesh := pool.mesh as PlaneMesh
+	var radii := pool_mesh.size * Vector2(pool.scale.x, pool.scale.z) * 0.5
+	var progress := (start.z - pool.global_position.z) / radii.y
+	var expected_edge := pool.global_position.x - radii.x * sqrt(1.0 - progress * progress)
+	var meets_ellipse := absf(start.x - expected_edge) < 0.03
+	var meets_shore := (
+		start.x >= expected_edge
+		and start.x < pool.global_position.x
+		and absf(start.y - terrain.data.get_height(start)) < 0.03
+	)
+	_check(
+		(meets_ellipse or meets_shore) and absf(start.y - pool.global_position.y) < 0.03,
+		"River outlet should meet the pool ellipse or its terrain shoreline at the same surface height"
+	)
+	var material := pool_mesh.surface_get_material(0) as ShaderMaterial
+	_check(
+		is_equal_approx(float(material.get_shader_parameter("pool_outlet_z")), start.z),
+		"Pool transparency should end where the river takes over to avoid coplanar overlap"
+	)
+
+
 func _wait_for_navigation_map(navigation_map: RID) -> void:
 	for attempt in 30:
 		if (

tests/npc_visual_lifecycle_test.gd

@@ -26,17 +26,28 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	var trust_reaction_root: Node3D = visual.get_node("TrustReactionRoot")
 	_check(not trust_reaction_root.visible, "A newly spawned visual should not replay reactions")
 	_check(
-		body.material_override.albedo_color == profession_definition.visual_color,
-		"NPC body color should come from its profession definition"
+		(
+			body.material_override is ShaderMaterial
+			and (
+				body.material_override.get_shader_parameter("coat_color")
+				== profession_definition.visual_color
+			)
+		),
+		"NPC cel material should retain its authoritative profession color"
 	)
 	_check(
 		(
-			body.mesh is CylinderMesh
+			body.mesh is ArrayMesh
 			and visual.has_node("Head")
 			and visual.has_node("ArmLeft")
-			and visual.has_node("LegRight/Foot")
+			and visual.get_node("Tail").mesh is ArrayMesh
 		),
-		"NPC presentation should use a readable multi-part villager silhouette"
+		"NPC presentation should use the Blender animal body and tail"
+	)
+	var original_species: StringName = visual.get_meta("animal_species")
+	_check(
+		visual.get_node("TaskGlyphRoot").position.y >= 2.9,
+		"Task cues must sit above the animal cast's tall ears"
 	)
 	_check(
 		(
@@ -184,6 +195,10 @@ func _run() -> void:
 	_check(view.reload_npc_visual(npc.id), "Visual should reload")
 	var reloaded: Node3D = view.active_npc_visuals[npc.id]
 	reloaded.set_physics_process(false)
+	_check(
+		reloaded.get_meta("animal_species") == original_species,
+		"Reload must derive the same animal identity without saved appearance or RNG"
+	)
 	_check(
 		reloaded.global_position.is_equal_approx(authoritative_position),
 		"Reloaded visual should use authoritative position"

tests/unit/test_day_night_presentation.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+extends GutTest
+
+const CYCLE := preload("res://world/jajce/day_night_cycle.gd")
+
+
+func test_sun_is_highest_at_noon_and_lights_the_ground_throughout_day() -> void:
+	var cycle := CYCLE.new()
+	var light := DirectionalLight3D.new()
+	cycle.directional_light = light
+	cycle._apply_light_rotation(0.5)
+	var noon_elevation := -light.rotation_degrees.x
+	assert_gt(noon_elevation, 45.0, "Noon should have an elevated sun, not grazing light")
+	for time in [0.15, 0.25, 0.4, 0.6, 0.75, 0.85]:
+		cycle._apply_light_rotation(time)
+		assert_lt(light.rotation_degrees.x, 0.0, "The daylight source points down toward terrain")
+		assert_lt(-light.rotation_degrees.x, noon_elevation, "The solar arc peaks at noon")
+	cycle.free()
+	light.free()
+
+
+func test_warm_transitions_overlap_dawn_and_dusk_without_persisting_at_noon() -> void:
+	var cycle := CYCLE.new()
+	for time in [0.22, 0.78]:
+		assert_gt(cycle._day_factor(time), 0.0)
+		assert_lt(cycle._day_factor(time), 1.0)
+		assert_gt(cycle._sunrise_sunset_weight(time), 0.8)
+	assert_eq(cycle._sunrise_sunset_weight(0.5), 0.0)
+	assert_eq(cycle._sunrise_sunset_weight(0.0), 0.0)
+	cycle.free()

tests/unit/test_day_night_presentation.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://dnjghjrvx52cr

tools/art/.gdignore

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+

tools/art/build_meadow_flowers.py

@@ -0,0 +1,176 @@
+"""Build the original Jajce meadow flowers in Blender 5.1+.
+
+Blender --background --python tools/art/build_meadow_flowers.py
+Each clump has one opaque vertex-colored surface and no textures. Coordinates
+are authored Y-up and converted for Blender; GLB export restores Godot Y-up.
+The .blend source files are editable and excluded from Godot import.
+"""
+
+import json
+import math
+from pathlib import Path
+
+import bpy
+from mathutils import Vector
+
+ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[2]
+SOURCE = ROOT / "art/meadow"
+OUTPUT = ROOT / "assets/meadow"
+SOURCE.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+OUTPUT.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+
+def linear(hex_color):
+    values = [int(hex_color[i:i + 2], 16) / 255 for i in (0, 2, 4)]
+    return tuple(v / 12.92 if v <= 0.04045 else ((v + 0.055) / 1.055) ** 2.4 for v in values)
+
+
+def coord(point):
+    return (point[0], -point[2], point[1])
+
+
+class FlowerMesh:
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.vertices = []
+        self.faces = []
+        self.colors = []
+
+    def face(self, points, color):
+        first = len(self.vertices)
+        self.vertices.extend(coord(point) for point in points)
+        self.faces.append(tuple(range(first, first + len(points))))
+        self.colors.extend([(*linear(color), 1.0)] * len(points))
+
+    def stem(self, base, top):
+        bottom = Vector(base)
+        tip = Vector(top)
+        middle = bottom.lerp(tip, 0.55) + Vector((0.015, 0.0, -0.018))
+        for start, end in ((bottom, middle), (middle, tip)):
+            for side in range(4):
+                a = side * math.tau / 4
+                b = (side + 1) * math.tau / 4
+                edge_a = Vector((math.cos(a), 0, math.sin(a))) * 0.009
+                edge_b = Vector((math.cos(b), 0, math.sin(b))) * 0.009
+                self.face((start + edge_a, start + edge_b, end + edge_b * 0.5, end + edge_a * 0.5), "54864b")
+
+    def leaf(self, base, angle, length=0.18, width=0.042):
+        root = Vector(base)
+        direction = Vector((math.cos(angle), 0.6, math.sin(angle))) * length
+        side = Vector((-math.sin(angle), 0, math.cos(angle))) * width
+        middle = root + direction * 0.52
+        tip = root + direction
+        # Raised crease gives a leaf silhouette from both ground and game camera.
+        crease = middle + Vector((0, 0.028, 0))
+        self.face((root, middle + side, crease), "6fa74f")
+        self.face((middle + side, tip, crease), "80af58")
+        self.face((root, crease, middle - side), "4f8548")
+        self.face((middle - side, crease, tip), "679c4e")
+
+    def blossom(self, center, radius, petals, color, highlight, heart="e6b344"):
+        center = Vector(center)
+        for petal in range(petals):
+            angle = petal * math.tau / petals + 0.12
+            forward = Vector((math.cos(angle), 0, math.sin(angle)))
+            side = Vector((-math.sin(angle), 0, math.cos(angle)))
+            root = center + forward * radius * 0.12
+            middle = center + forward * radius * 0.65 + Vector((0, radius * 0.09, 0))
+            tip = center + forward * radius + Vector((0, radius * 0.24, 0))
+            width = radius * (0.30 if petals < 7 else 0.23)
+            self.face((root, middle + side * width, tip + side * width * 0.42), color)
+            self.face((root, tip + side * width * 0.42, tip - side * width * 0.42), highlight)
+            self.face((root, tip - side * width * 0.42, middle - side * width), color)
+        # An opaque domed pollen heart rather than a texture or billboard.
+        for side in range(8):
+            a = side * math.tau / 8
+            b = (side + 1) * math.tau / 8
+            self.face((center + Vector((0, radius * 0.24, 0)),
+                       center + Vector((math.cos(a) * radius * 0.24, 0.008, math.sin(a) * radius * 0.24)),
+                       center + Vector((math.cos(b) * radius * 0.24, 0.008, math.sin(b) * radius * 0.24))), heart)
+
+    def build(self, name):
+        mesh = bpy.data.meshes.new(name)
+        mesh.from_pydata(self.vertices, [], self.faces)
+        mesh.update()
+        attr = mesh.color_attributes.new(name="Color", type="FLOAT_COLOR", domain="CORNER")
+        for index, loop in enumerate(mesh.loops):
+            attr.data[index].color = self.colors[loop.vertex_index]
+        mesh.materials.append(bpy.data.materials["MeadowPalette"])
+        obj = bpy.data.objects.new(name, mesh)
+        bpy.context.collection.objects.link(obj)
+        return obj
+
+
+def clear_scene():
+    bpy.ops.object.select_all(action="SELECT")
+    bpy.ops.object.delete(use_global=False)
+
+
+def create_material():
+    material = bpy.data.materials.new("MeadowPalette")
+    material.use_nodes = True
+    material.use_backface_culling = False
+    nodes = material.node_tree.nodes
+    nodes.clear()
+    color = nodes.new("ShaderNodeVertexColor")
+    color.layer_name = "Color"
+    surface = nodes.new("ShaderNodeBsdfPrincipled")
+    surface.inputs["Roughness"].default_value = 1.0
+    material.node_tree.links.new(color.outputs["Color"], surface.inputs["Base Color"])
+    output = nodes.new("ShaderNodeOutputMaterial")
+    material.node_tree.links.new(surface.outputs["BSDF"], output.inputs["Surface"])
+
+
+def flower(name, colors, petals, height, radius):
+    clear_scene()
+    builder = FlowerMesh()
+    for index, (x, z, scale) in enumerate(((0, 0, 1.0), (-0.16, 0.1, 0.76), (0.16, -0.1, 0.88))):
+        top = (x + 0.035 * math.cos(index * 2.2), height * scale, z + 0.04)
+        builder.stem((x, 0, z), top)
+        for leaf in range(3):
+            y = height * scale * (0.17 + leaf * 0.16)
+            builder.leaf((x, y, z), index * 2.1 + leaf * 2.45, 0.17 * scale, 0.034)
+        if name == "lavender_spire":
+            for tier in range(4):
+                pos = (top[0], top[1] - tier * 0.086, top[2])
+                builder.blossom(pos, radius * (0.58 + tier * 0.13), 5, *colors, heart="c7b3df")
+        else:
+            builder.blossom(top, radius * scale, petals, *colors)
+    obj = builder.build(name)
+    bpy.ops.object.select_all(action="DESELECT")
+    obj.select_set(True)
+    bpy.context.view_layer.objects.active = obj
+    bpy.ops.export_scene.gltf(
+        filepath=str(OUTPUT / (name + ".glb")), export_format="GLB",
+        use_selection=True, export_yup=True, export_animations=False,
+        export_vertex_color="ACTIVE", export_all_vertex_colors=False,
+        export_materials="EXPORT", export_extras=False, export_cameras=False,
+    )
+    for screen in bpy.data.screens:
+        for area in screen.areas:
+            if area.type == "VIEW_3D":
+                area.spaces.active.shading.type = "MATERIAL"
+    bpy.context.preferences.filepaths.save_version = 0
+    bpy.ops.wm.save_as_mainfile(filepath=str(SOURCE / (name + ".blend")))
+    obj.data.calc_loop_triangles()
+    return {
+        "triangles": len(obj.data.loop_triangles), "surfaces": 1,
+        "flower_stems": 3, "bytes": (OUTPUT / (name + ".glb")).stat().st_size,
+    }
+
+
+def main():
+    clear_scene()
+    create_material()
+    specs = (
+        ("cream_daisy", ("f0e7c4", "fff4d8"), 8, 0.47, 0.125),
+        ("pink_cosmos", ("d780a7", "f1abc4"), 7, 0.64, 0.165),
+        ("yellow_buttercup", ("edc45a", "ffdf83"), 5, 0.36, 0.10),
+        ("lavender_spire", ("9585b8", "bfafd6"), 5, 0.79, 0.080),
+    )
+    stats = {spec[0]: flower(*spec) for spec in specs}
+    (OUTPUT / "mesh_budget.json").write_text(json.dumps(stats, indent=2) + "\n")
+    print(json.dumps(stats, indent=2))
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

tools/art/build_painterly_trees.py

@@ -0,0 +1,267 @@
+"""Build original scalloped tree meshes, editable in Blender and portable to Godot.
+
+Run: Blender --background --python tools/art/build_painterly_trees.py
+One crown surface and one joined trunk/branch surface; no textures or alpha cards.
+All coordinates use Blender Z-up and glTF exports them as Godot Y-up.
+"""
+
+import json
+import math
+import random
+from pathlib import Path
+
+import bpy
+from mathutils import Vector
+
+ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[2]
+SOURCE = ROOT / "art/painterly"
+OUTPUT = ROOT / "assets/painterly"
+SOURCE.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+OUTPUT.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+(SOURCE / ".gdignore").write_text("")
+RNG = random.Random(2741)
+
+bpy.ops.object.select_all(action="SELECT")
+bpy.ops.object.delete(use_global=False)
+
+
+def material(name):
+    mat = bpy.data.materials.new(name)
+    mat.use_nodes = True
+    nodes = mat.node_tree.nodes
+    shader = nodes.get("Principled BSDF")
+    shader.inputs["Roughness"].default_value = 0.95
+    shader.inputs["Specular IOR Level"].default_value = 0.0
+    color = nodes.new("ShaderNodeVertexColor")
+    color.layer_name = "Color"
+    mat.node_tree.links.new(color.outputs["Color"], shader.inputs["Base Color"])
+    return mat
+
+
+def mesh_object(name, vertices, faces, colors, mat):
+    mesh = bpy.data.meshes.new(name)
+    mesh.from_pydata(vertices, [], faces)
+    mesh.update()
+    obj = bpy.data.objects.new(name, mesh)
+    bpy.context.collection.objects.link(obj)
+    attr = mesh.color_attributes.new(name="Color", type="FLOAT_COLOR", domain="POINT")
+    for entry, color in zip(attr.data, colors):
+        entry.color = (*color, 1.0)
+    mesh.materials.append(mat)
+    for polygon in mesh.polygons:
+        polygon.use_smooth = True
+    return obj
+
+
+def source_tint(mat, tint):
+    """Set an editing preview tint after portable glTF export."""
+    nodes = mat.node_tree.nodes
+    mix = nodes.new("ShaderNodeMixRGB")
+    mix.blend_type = "MULTIPLY"
+    mix.inputs[0].default_value = 1.0
+    mix.inputs[2].default_value = (*tint, 1.0)
+    mat.node_tree.links.new(nodes.get("Color Attribute").outputs["Color"], mix.inputs[1])
+    mat.node_tree.links.new(mix.outputs[0], nodes.get("Principled BSDF").inputs["Base Color"])
+
+
+# Connected, irregular crown with broad painted lobes and small leafy tips.
+# Perturbing an envelope keeps the silhouette solid and removes internal overdraw.
+bumps = []
+for index in range(23):
+    z = 1 - 2 * (index + 0.5) / 23
+    angle = index * 2.399963 + 0.2
+    direction = Vector((math.sqrt(1 - z * z) * math.cos(angle),
+                        math.sqrt(1 - z * z) * math.sin(angle), z))
+    bumps.append((direction, RNG.uniform(0.12, 0.25)))
+
+
+def envelope(direction):
+    ridges = sum(height * math.exp((direction.dot(axis) - 1) * 30)
+                 for axis, height in bumps)
+    fine = math.sin(direction.x * 22 + direction.z * 9) * math.sin(direction.y * 19) * 0.018
+    radius = 0.84 + ridges + fine
+    return Vector((direction.x * radius, direction.y * radius * 0.95,
+                   direction.z * radius * 0.86))
+
+
+def pigment(point):
+    broad = math.sin(point.x * 8 + point.z * 2) * math.sin(point.y * 7 - point.z * 5)
+    light = 0.82 + 0.11 * broad + 0.07 * max(0, point.z)
+    return (light * (1.0 + 0.035 * broad), light, light * (0.95 - 0.025 * broad))
+
+
+vertices, faces, colors = [], [], []
+segments, rings = 32, 16
+vertices.append(envelope(Vector((0, 0, 1))))
+for ring in range(1, rings):
+    phi = math.pi * ring / rings
+    for segment in range(segments):
+        theta = math.tau * segment / segments
+        direction = Vector((math.sin(phi) * math.cos(theta), math.sin(phi) * math.sin(theta), math.cos(phi)))
+        vertices.append(envelope(direction))
+vertices.append(envelope(Vector((0, 0, -1))))
+for segment in range(segments):
+    faces.append((0, 1 + segment, 1 + (segment + 1) % segments))
+for ring in range(rings - 2):
+    for segment in range(segments):
+        a = 1 + ring * segments + segment
+        b = 1 + ring * segments + (segment + 1) % segments
+        faces.append((a, a + segments, b + segments, b))
+last = len(vertices) - 1
+for segment in range(segments):
+    faces.append((last, last - segments + (segment + 1) % segments, last - segments + segment))
+colors = [pigment(point) for point in vertices]
+
+# Bent solid leaf tips give a scalloped edge at close range. They are tiny opaque
+# wedges with both sides, so they do not require cull-disabled or alpha materials.
+for axis, _height in bumps:
+    for leaf in range(2):
+        tangent = axis.cross(Vector((0, 0, 1)))
+        if tangent.length < 0.01:
+            tangent = Vector((1, 0, 0))
+        tangent.normalize()
+        sideways = axis.cross(tangent).normalized()
+        direction = (axis + tangent * (leaf - 0.5) * 0.13).normalized()
+        base = envelope(direction) * 0.98
+        length = RNG.uniform(0.11, 0.17)
+        width = RNG.uniform(0.04, 0.065)
+        middle = base + direction * length * 0.55
+        start = len(vertices)
+        vertices.extend([base, middle + tangent * width, middle + sideways * width * 0.28,
+                         middle - tangent * width, base + direction * length])
+        faces.extend([tuple(start + j for j in indices) for indices in
+                      ((0, 1, 2), (0, 2, 3), (1, 4, 2), (2, 4, 3), (0, 3, 1), (1, 3, 4))])
+        colors.extend([pigment(point) for point in vertices[-5:]])
+canopy = mesh_object("Canopy", vertices, faces, colors, material("CanopyPigment"))
+
+# A crooked trunk, joined forks and roots use one surface. Colors are linear,
+# with grey warm bark, moss at the base and subtle broad plane variation.
+vertices, faces, colors = [], [], []
+
+
+def tube(points, radii, sides=9):
+    start = len(vertices)
+    for index, raw in enumerate(points):
+        point = Vector(raw)
+        tangent = Vector(points[min(index + 1, len(points) - 1)]) - Vector(points[max(0, index - 1)])
+        tangent.normalize()
+        side = tangent.cross(Vector((0, 1, 0))).normalized()
+        other = tangent.cross(side).normalized()
+        for segment in range(sides):
+            angle = math.tau * segment / sides
+            offset = (math.cos(angle) * side + math.sin(angle) * other) * radii[index]
+            vertices.append(point + offset)
+            shade = 0.90 + math.sin(angle * 3 + 0.6) * 0.12
+            moss = max(0, 1 - point.z / 0.55) * (0.5 + 0.5 * math.cos(angle))
+            colors.append(((0.20 - moss * 0.035) * shade, (0.13 + moss * 0.01) * shade,
+                           (0.068 - moss * 0.005) * shade))
+        if index:
+            for segment in range(sides):
+                a = start + (index - 1) * sides + segment
+                b = start + (index - 1) * sides + (segment + 1) % sides
+                faces.append((a, b, b + sides, a + sides))
+    faces.append(tuple(reversed(range(start, start + sides))))
+    faces.append(tuple(range(len(vertices) - sides, len(vertices))))
+
+
+tube([(0, 0, 0), (-0.07, 0.025, 0.22), (0.02, 0.0, 1.0), (-0.10, 0.025, 1.85),
+      (0.03, 0.02, 2.62), (0.22, -0.04, 3.48)], [0.38, 0.27, 0.23, 0.20, 0.14, 0.025])
+tube([(-0.06, 0, 1.70), (-0.36, 0.04, 2.35), (-0.84, 0.03, 2.83), (-1.05, 0.09, 3.23)],
+     [0.18, 0.13, 0.075, 0.012], 7)
+tube([(0.00, 0, 2.10), (0.39, 0.12, 2.48), (0.81, 0.18, 2.94), (1.00, 0.25, 3.29)],
+     [0.14, 0.10, 0.055, 0.012], 7)
+tube([(-0.06, 0.025, 2.34), (-0.22, -0.38, 2.83), (-0.35, -0.62, 3.26)],
+     [0.10, 0.058, 0.012], 7)
+for index in range(5):
+    angle = index * math.tau / 5 + 0.2
+    tube([(math.cos(angle) * 0.13, math.sin(angle) * 0.13, 0.30),
+          (math.cos(angle) * 0.36, math.sin(angle) * 0.36, 0.08),
+          (math.cos(angle + 0.12) * 0.66, math.sin(angle + 0.12) * 0.66, -0.015)],
+         [0.12, 0.085, 0.012], 6)
+trunk = mesh_object("Trunk", vertices, faces, colors, material("BarkPigment"))
+
+# Export object origins at zero; runtime scales/repositions four shared crowns.
+bpy.ops.object.select_all(action="SELECT")
+bpy.ops.export_scene.gltf(filepath=str(OUTPUT / "painterly_tree.glb"), export_format="GLB",
+                         use_selection=True, export_yup=True, export_animations=False,
+                         export_vertex_color="ACTIVE", export_all_vertex_colors=False,
+                         export_materials="EXPORT", export_extras=False, export_cameras=False)
+
+# Display a complete tree in the editable source without baking placement into GLB.
+source_tint(canopy.data.materials[0], (0.22, 0.42, 0.10))
+canopy.location.z = 3.8
+canopy.scale = (1.8, 1.55, 1.4)
+for location, scale in (((-0.85, 0.05, 3.55), (1.28, 1.22, 1.15)),
+                        ((0.87, -0.08, 3.67), (1.27, 1.15, 1.1)),
+                        ((0.05, 0, 4.46), (1.20, 1.08, 1.0))):
+    crown = canopy.copy()
+    crown.data = canopy.data
+    bpy.context.collection.objects.link(crown)
+    crown.location = location
+    crown.scale = scale
+for screen in bpy.data.screens:
+    for area in screen.areas:
+        if area.type == "VIEW_3D":
+            area.spaces.active.shading.type = "MATERIAL"
+bpy.context.preferences.filepaths.save_version = 0
+bpy.ops.wm.save_as_mainfile(filepath=str(SOURCE / "painterly_tree.blend"))
+
+budget = {}
+for obj in (canopy, trunk):
+    obj.data.calc_loop_triangles()
+    budget[obj.name] = {"triangles": len(obj.data.loop_triangles), "surfaces": 1,
+                        "vertices": len(obj.data.vertices)}
+budget["runtime_tree"] = {"triangles": budget["Canopy"]["triangles"] * 4 + budget["Trunk"]["triangles"],
+                          "surfaces": 5, "shared_meshes": 2}
+budget["glb_bytes"] = (OUTPUT / "painterly_tree.glb").stat().st_size
+(OUTPUT / "tree_mesh_budget.json").write_text(json.dumps(budget, indent=2) + "\n")
+print("PAINTERLY TREE BUDGET", json.dumps(budget))
+
+# Narrow evergreen boughs, scalloped skirts and an uneven leader. One opaque
+# surface is joined across eight whorls, preserving a restrained draw budget.
+bpy.ops.object.select_all(action="SELECT")
+bpy.ops.object.delete(use_global=False)
+vertices, faces, colors = [], [], []
+segments = 24
+for tier in range(8):
+    height = 0.64 + tier * 0.27
+    radius = 0.62 * (1 - tier / 8.8)
+    start = len(vertices)
+    angle_offset = tier * 0.61
+    lean_x = math.sin(tier * 0.8) * 0.035
+    lean_y = math.cos(tier * 1.1) * 0.025
+    for ring, (radial, lift) in enumerate(((0.78, 0.04), (1.0, 0.08), (0.63, 0.25), (0.12, 0.57))):
+        for segment in range(segments):
+            angle = math.tau * segment / segments + angle_offset
+            tip = (1 + math.cos(angle * 8 + tier)) * 0.5
+            organic = math.sin(angle * 3 + tier) * 0.08 + math.sin(angle * 5 - tier * 2) * 0.035
+            r = radius * radial * (0.84 + tip * 0.16 + organic)
+            z = height + lift - tip * (0.085 if ring < 2 else 0.022)
+            vertices.append((lean_x + math.cos(angle) * r, lean_y + math.sin(angle) * r, z))
+            pigment = 0.72 + tier * 0.015 + ring * 0.05 + tip * 0.045
+            colors.append((pigment * 0.94, pigment, pigment * 0.93))
+            if ring:
+                a = start + (ring - 1) * segments + segment
+                b = start + (ring - 1) * segments + (segment + 1) % segments
+                faces.append((a, b, b + segments, a + segments))
+    faces.append(tuple(reversed(range(start, start + segments))))
+    faces.append(tuple(range(len(vertices) - segments, len(vertices))))
+conifer = mesh_object("ConiferCanopy", vertices, faces, colors, material("EvergreenPigment"))
+vertices, faces, colors = [], [], []
+tube([(0, 0, 0), (0.015, -0.01, 0.48), (-0.02, 0, 1.5), (0, 0, 2.58), (0.01, 0, 2.84)],
+     [0.10, 0.07, 0.045, 0.02, 0.004], 8)
+conifer_trunk = mesh_object("ConiferTrunk", vertices, faces, colors, material("EvergreenBark"))
+bpy.ops.object.select_all(action="SELECT")
+bpy.ops.export_scene.gltf(filepath=str(OUTPUT / "painterly_conifer.glb"), export_format="GLB",
+                         use_selection=True, export_yup=True, export_animations=False,
+                         export_vertex_color="ACTIVE", export_all_vertex_colors=False,
+                         export_materials="EXPORT", export_extras=False, export_cameras=False)
+source_tint(conifer.data.materials[0], (0.10, 0.28, 0.17))
+bpy.ops.wm.save_as_mainfile(filepath=str(SOURCE / "painterly_conifer.blend"))
+for obj in (conifer, conifer_trunk):
+    obj.data.calc_loop_triangles()
+budget["conifer"] = {"triangles": sum(len(o.data.loop_triangles) for o in (conifer, conifer_trunk)),
+                      "surfaces": 2, "height_m": 3.10,
+                      "glb_bytes": (OUTPUT / "painterly_conifer.glb").stat().st_size}
+(OUTPUT / "tree_mesh_budget.json").write_text(json.dumps(budget, indent=2) + "\n")
+print("CONIFER BUDGET", json.dumps(budget["conifer"]))

tools/art/build_storybook_assets.py

@@ -0,0 +1,280 @@
+"""Rebuild the original woodland cast and meadow tuft with Blender 5.1+.
+
+Blender --background --python tools/art/build_storybook_assets.py
+Editable .blend sources are outside Godot's import tree. Runtime GLBs contain
+vertex colors, one material and eight rigid animation parts per character.
+Coordinates below use Godot's Y-up, +Z-facing convention; export converts it.
+"""
+
+import json
+import math
+import random
+from pathlib import Path
+
+import bpy
+from mathutils import Vector
+
+ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[2]
+SOURCE = ROOT / "art/storybook"
+OUTPUT = ROOT / "assets/storybook"
+OUTPUT.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+SOURCE.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+INK = "303733"
+CREAM = "f4e5bf"
+PINK = "c98678"
+LEATHER = "654933"
+GOLD = "d9aa54"
+PIVOTS = {
+    "Body": (0, 1.05, 0), "Head": (0, 1.68, 0), "Hair": (0, 1.9, 0),
+    "ArmLeft": (-0.39, 1.30, 0), "ArmRight": (0.39, 1.30, 0),
+    "LegLeft": (-0.18, 0.61, 0), "LegRight": (0.18, 0.61, 0),
+    "Tail": (0, 0.8, -0.22),
+}
+PARTS = {}
+STATS = {}
+
+
+def coord(v):
+    return Vector((v[0], -v[2], v[1]))
+
+
+def linear(hex_color):
+    values = [int(hex_color[i:i + 2], 16) / 255 for i in (0, 2, 4)]
+    return tuple(v / 12.92 if v <= 0.04045 else ((v + 0.055) / 1.055) ** 2.4 for v in values)
+
+
+def paint(obj, color, part, cloth=False):
+    attr = obj.data.color_attributes.new(name="Color", type="FLOAT_COLOR", domain="CORNER")
+    rgb = linear(color)
+    for entry in attr.data:
+        entry.color = (*rgb, 1.0 if cloth else 0.0)
+    obj.data.materials.append(bpy.data.materials["StorybookPalette"])
+    for poly in obj.data.polygons:
+        poly.use_smooth = True
+    PARTS.setdefault(part, []).append(obj)
+    return obj
+
+
+def ellipsoid(part, center, radius, color, cloth=False, tilt=0, segments=16, rings=10):
+    bpy.ops.mesh.primitive_uv_sphere_add(segments=segments, ring_count=rings, location=coord(center))
+    obj = bpy.context.object
+    obj.scale = (radius[0], radius[2], radius[1])
+    obj.rotation_euler.y = math.radians(tilt)
+    return paint(obj, color, part, cloth)
+
+
+def tube(part, points, radius, color, cloth=False, sides=8):
+    verts, faces = [], []
+    for i, point in enumerate(points):
+        p = coord(point)
+        tangent = coord(points[min(i + 1, len(points) - 1)]) - coord(points[max(0, i - 1)])
+        tangent.normalize()
+        side = tangent.cross(Vector((0, 1, 0)))
+        if side.length < 0.01:
+            side = tangent.cross(Vector((1, 0, 0)))
+        side.normalize()
+        other = tangent.cross(side).normalized()
+        r = radius[i] if isinstance(radius, list) else radius
+        for j in range(sides):
+            a = math.tau * j / sides
+            verts.append(p + r * (math.cos(a) * side + math.sin(a) * other))
+        if i:
+            for j in range(sides):
+                a, b = (i - 1) * sides + j, (i - 1) * sides + (j + 1) % sides
+                faces.append((a, b, b + sides, a + sides))
+    faces.extend([tuple(reversed(range(sides))), tuple(range(len(verts) - sides, len(verts)))])
+    mesh = bpy.data.meshes.new(part + "Detail")
+    mesh.from_pydata(verts, [], faces)
+    mesh.update()
+    obj = bpy.data.objects.new(part + "Detail", mesh)
+    bpy.context.collection.objects.link(obj)
+    return paint(obj, color, part, cloth)
+
+
+def leaf_ear(part, x, bottom, height, width, fur, tilt):
+    ellipsoid(part, (x, bottom + height * 0.46, -0.025), (width, height * 0.55, width * 0.57), fur, tilt=tilt)
+    ellipsoid(part, (x, bottom + height * 0.48, width * 0.48), (width * 0.58, height * 0.39, 0.024), PINK, tilt=tilt, segments=12, rings=8)
+
+
+def reset():
+    bpy.ops.object.select_all(action="SELECT")
+    bpy.ops.object.delete(use_global=False)
+    PARTS.clear()
+    material = bpy.data.materials.get("StorybookPalette") or bpy.data.materials.new("StorybookPalette")
+    material.use_nodes = True
+    tree = material.node_tree
+    tree.nodes.clear()
+    vertex = tree.nodes.new("ShaderNodeVertexColor")
+    vertex.layer_name = "Color"
+    shader = tree.nodes.new("ShaderNodeBsdfPrincipled")
+    shader.inputs["Roughness"].default_value = 0.88
+    tree.links.new(vertex.outputs["Color"], shader.inputs["Base Color"])
+    output = tree.nodes.new("ShaderNodeOutputMaterial")
+    tree.links.new(shader.outputs["BSDF"], output.inputs["Surface"])
+
+
+def finish(name):
+    objects = []
+    for part, pieces in PARTS.items():
+        bpy.ops.object.select_all(action="DESELECT")
+        for obj in pieces:
+            obj.select_set(True)
+        bpy.context.view_layer.objects.active = pieces[0]
+        bpy.ops.object.join()
+        obj = bpy.context.object
+        obj.name = part
+        bpy.ops.object.transform_apply(location=False, rotation=True, scale=True)
+        bpy.context.scene.cursor.location = coord(PIVOTS.get(part, (0, 0, 0)))
+        bpy.ops.object.origin_set(type="ORIGIN_CURSOR")
+        # Join left duplicate palette slots; one surface per animated part.
+        obj.data.materials.clear()
+        obj.data.materials.append(bpy.data.materials["StorybookPalette"])
+        for polygon in obj.data.polygons:
+            polygon.material_index = 0
+        obj.data.calc_loop_triangles()
+        objects.append(obj)
+    bpy.ops.object.select_all(action="SELECT")
+    bpy.ops.export_scene.gltf(
+        filepath=str(OUTPUT / (name + ".glb")), export_format="GLB",
+        use_selection=True, export_yup=True, export_animations=False,
+        export_vertex_color="ACTIVE", export_all_vertex_colors=False,
+        export_materials="EXPORT", export_extras=False, export_cameras=False,
+    )
+    bpy.context.scene.cursor.location = (0, 0, 0)
+    # A useful material-colored editing view on reopening the source.
+    for screen in bpy.data.screens:
+        for area in screen.areas:
+            if area.type == "VIEW_3D":
+                area.spaces.active.shading.type = "MATERIAL"
+    bpy.context.preferences.filepaths.save_version = 0
+    bpy.ops.wm.save_as_mainfile(filepath=str(SOURCE / (name + ".blend")))
+    STATS[name] = {"triangles": sum(len(o.data.loop_triangles) for o in objects),
+                   "surfaces": len(objects), "bytes": (OUTPUT / (name + ".glb")).stat().st_size}
+
+
+def character(species, fur, coat, scarf):
+    reset()
+    stout = 1.13 if species == "badger" else (0.90 if species == "rabbit" else 1.0)
+    # Pear-shaped coat, soft collar, pockets, rolled hems and hand-sewn buttons.
+    ellipsoid("Body", (0, 0.98, 0), (0.40 * stout, 0.50, 0.29), coat, True)
+    ellipsoid("Body", (0, 1.25, 0), (0.30 * stout, 0.28, 0.23), coat, True)
+    tube("Body", [(-0.22, 1.40, 0.14), (0, 1.34, 0.245), (0.23, 1.40, 0.13)], 0.065, scarf)
+    ellipsoid("Body", (0.17, 1.23, 0.287), (0.085, 0.22, 0.025), scarf, tilt=-12)
+    for y in (0.83, 1.0, 1.17):
+        ellipsoid("Body", (-0.045, y, 0.292), (0.032, 0.032, 0.022), GOLD, segments=8, rings=6)
+    for x in (-0.235, 0.235):
+        ellipsoid("Body", (x, 0.83, 0.243), (0.108, 0.10, 0.022), coat, True, tilt=x * 28, segments=12, rings=8)
+        tube("Body", [(x - 0.07, 0.895, 0.266), (x + 0.07, 0.895, 0.266)], 0.012, GOLD, sides=5)
+    # Leather sling and tiny clasp. The inventory props remain state-controlled.
+    tube("Body", [(-0.26, 1.39, 0.18), (-0.06, 1.16, 0.302), (0.21, 0.88, 0.29), (0.34, 0.73, 0.07)], 0.027, LEATHER)
+    ellipsoid("Body", (0.37, 0.74, 0.04), (0.15, 0.18, 0.12), LEATHER)
+    ellipsoid("Body", (0.39, 0.80, 0.15), (0.04, 0.035, 0.015), GOLD, segments=8, rings=6)
+    for side, x in (("Left", -0.39), ("Right", 0.39)):
+        ellipsoid("Arm" + side, (x, 1.10, 0), (0.145, 0.31, 0.145), coat, True, tilt=-x * 10)
+        ellipsoid("Arm" + side, (x, 0.82, 0.018), (0.145, 0.065, 0.148), scarf)
+        ellipsoid("Arm" + side, (x, 0.73, 0.024), (0.123, 0.115, 0.12), fur)
+        ellipsoid("Arm" + side, (x * 0.78, 0.745, 0.075), (0.055, 0.066, 0.05), fur, segments=10, rings=6)
+    for side, x in (("Left", -0.18), ("Right", 0.18)):
+        ellipsoid("Leg" + side, (x, 0.41, 0), (0.137, 0.28, 0.135), "52605a")
+        ellipsoid("Leg" + side, (x, 0.14, 0.075), (0.16, 0.13, 0.225), LEATHER)
+        tube("Leg" + side, [(x - 0.09, 0.22, 0.19), (x + 0.09, 0.22, 0.19)], 0.014, GOLD, sides=5)
+    # A broad face, cheek planes and projecting muzzle, not a capsule head.
+    head_w = 0.37 * stout
+    ellipsoid("Head", (0, 1.76, 0), (head_w, 0.34, 0.29), fur)
+    if species == "fox":
+        for s in (-1, 1):
+            tube("Head", [(s * 0.23, 1.99, 0), (s * 0.29, 2.19, -0.03), (s * 0.33, 2.39, -0.055)], [0.135, 0.095, 0.005], fur, sides=8)
+            tube("Head", [(s * 0.24, 2.05, 0.105), (s * 0.30, 2.25, 0.02)], [0.06, 0.006], PINK, sides=6)
+            ellipsoid("Head", (s * 0.19, 1.63, 0.21), (0.19, 0.15, 0.16), CREAM, tilt=s * 18)
+        ellipsoid("Head", (0, 1.69, 0.29), (0.16, 0.105, 0.22), CREAM)
+        tube("Tail", [(0, 0.81, -0.2), (0.17, 0.52, -0.49), (0.44, 0.54, -0.76), (0.56, 0.82, -0.76)], [0.12, 0.23, 0.24, 0.17], fur, sides=12)
+        tube("Tail", [(0.53, 0.74, -0.78), (0.57, 0.95, -0.72), (0.48, 1.12, -0.60)], [0.195, 0.15, 0.003], CREAM, sides=12)
+    elif species == "rabbit":
+        leaf_ear("Head", -0.19, 1.98, 0.70, 0.10, fur, -12)
+        leaf_ear("Head", 0.21, 1.96, 0.62, 0.12, fur, 22)
+        ellipsoid("Tail", (0, 0.74, -0.36), (0.19, 0.18, 0.19), CREAM)
+    elif species == "badger":
+        for s in (-1, 1):
+            ellipsoid("Head", (s * 0.30, 2.01, -0.02), (0.125, 0.145, 0.09), INK)
+            ellipsoid("Head", (s * 0.30, 2.025, 0.053), (0.07, 0.085, 0.025), CREAM)
+            ellipsoid("Head", (s * 0.19, 1.82, 0.226), (0.10, 0.25, 0.093), INK, tilt=s * -18)
+        ellipsoid("Head", (0, 1.68, 0.32), (0.22, 0.14, 0.16), CREAM)
+        ellipsoid("Tail", (0, 0.67, -0.34), (0.13, 0.25, 0.16), fur)
+    else:
+        for s in (-1, 1):
+            ellipsoid("Head", (s * 0.31, 1.94, 0), (0.10, 0.115, 0.075), fur)
+            ellipsoid("Head", (s * 0.32, 1.94, 0.063), (0.054, 0.064, 0.025), PINK)
+        tube("Tail", [(0, 0.80, -0.22), (0, 0.46, -0.52), (0.18, 0.22, -0.78), (0.37, 0.19, -0.81)], [0.16, 0.15, 0.09, 0.008], fur, sides=10)
+    if species != "fox":
+        for s in (-1, 1):
+            ellipsoid("Head", (s * 0.09, 1.64, 0.282), (0.15, 0.10, 0.115), CREAM)
+    nose_z = 0.48 if species == "fox" else 0.408
+    ellipsoid("Head", (0, 1.706, nose_z), (0.058, 0.043, 0.047), PINK if species == "rabbit" else INK, segments=12, rings=8)
+    for s in (-1, 1):
+        eye_x = s * (0.16 if species != "badger" else 0.20)
+        eye_z = 0.33 if species == "badger" else 0.26
+        ellipsoid("Head", (eye_x, 1.845, eye_z), (0.049, 0.061, 0.037), INK)
+        ellipsoid("Head", (eye_x - 0.012, 1.868, eye_z + 0.03), (0.013, 0.018, 0.012), CREAM, segments=8, rings=6)
+        tube("Head", [(eye_x - 0.047, 1.954, eye_z), (eye_x, 1.97 + s * 0.012, eye_z + 0.01), (eye_x + 0.042, 1.95, eye_z)], 0.017, CREAM if species == "badger" else INK, sides=6)
+        ellipsoid("Head", (s * 0.26, 1.688, 0.248), (0.046, 0.024, 0.025), PINK, segments=10, rings=6)
+        tube("Head", [(0, 1.659, nose_z - 0.008), (s * 0.06, 1.611, nose_z - 0.045), (s * 0.117, 1.636, nose_z - 0.085)], 0.009, INK, sides=5)
+    # Accessories give each silhouette a small joke and a practical occupation.
+    if species == "badger":
+        for s in (-1, 1):
+            points = [(s * 0.20 + math.cos(a * math.tau / 20) * 0.09, 1.845 + math.sin(a * math.tau / 20) * 0.08, 0.373) for a in range(21)]
+            tube("Head", points, 0.009, GOLD, sides=5)
+        tube("Head", [(-0.11, 1.85, 0.373), (0, 1.88, 0.39), (0.11, 1.85, 0.373)], 0.011, GOLD, sides=5)
+    if species in ("otter", "rabbit"):
+        hat_color = "d3b66f" if species == "rabbit" else "777d52"
+        ellipsoid("Hair", (0, 2.025, -0.01), (0.44, 0.055, 0.34), hat_color)
+        ellipsoid("Hair", (0, 2.09, -0.035), (0.28, 0.14, 0.245), hat_color)
+        tube("Hair", [(-0.25, 2.063, 0.09), (0, 2.06, 0.23), (0.24, 2.063, 0.09)], 0.026, scarf)
+        ellipsoid("Hair", (0.25, 2.15, 0.15), (0.038, 0.12, 0.065), "8f9c5a", tilt=40, segments=10, rings=6)
+    else:
+        # A little forelock above the brow, merged into the existing animated slot.
+        ellipsoid("Hair", (-0.04, 2.04, 0.05), (0.11, 0.07, 0.15), fur, tilt=-25, segments=12, rings=8)
+    finish(species)
+
+
+def grass():
+    reset()
+    rng = random.Random(7103)
+    verts, faces, uv = [], [], []
+    for blade in range(7):
+        angle = blade * 2.399
+        center = Vector((math.cos(angle) * 0.15, math.sin(angle) * 0.15, 0))
+        width = rng.uniform(0.025, 0.055)
+        height = rng.uniform(0.8, 1.0)
+        sideways = Vector((math.cos(angle), math.sin(angle), 0))
+        bend = Vector((math.cos(angle + 0.8), math.sin(angle + 0.8), 0)) * rng.uniform(0.045, 0.12)
+        start = len(verts)
+        for level in (0, 0.42, 0.77):
+            for side in (-1, 1):
+                verts.append(center + Vector((0, 0, height * level)) + bend * level * level + sideways * side * width * (1 - level))
+                uv.append(((side + 1) / 2, level))
+        verts.append(center + Vector((0, 0, height)) + bend)
+        uv.append((0.5, 1))
+        for level in range(2):
+            a = start + level * 2
+            faces.extend([(a, a + 1, a + 2), (a + 1, a + 3, a + 2)])
+        faces.append((start + 4, start + 5, start + 6))
+    mesh = bpy.data.meshes.new("MeadowTuft")
+    mesh.from_pydata(verts, [], faces)
+    mesh.update()
+    layer = mesh.uv_layers.new(name="UVMap")
+    for loop in mesh.loops:
+        layer.data[loop.index].uv = uv[loop.vertex_index]
+    obj = bpy.data.objects.new("Grass", mesh)
+    bpy.context.collection.objects.link(obj)
+    paint(obj, "ffffff", "Grass")
+    finish("meadow_grass")
+
+
+character("fox", "c17b42", "568b82", "d6934d")
+character("rabbit", "d4c5a5", "839d70", "c68061")
+character("badger", "b8b9a8", "7c879c", "c5aa6d")
+character("otter", "947055", "b77c58", "8caa98")
+grass()
+(OUTPUT / "mesh_budget.json").write_text(json.dumps(STATS, indent=2) + "\n")
+print("STORYBOOK ASSET BUDGET", json.dumps(STATS))

tools/capture_foliage.gd

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+extends SceneTree
+## Native renderer review of a scripted walk through the actual loaded meadow.
+## The capture moves presentation only and verifies the simulation checksum.
+
+const OUTPUT := "res://docs/baselines/foliage_"
+
+
+func _initialize() -> void:
+	call_deferred("_run")
+
+
+func _run() -> void:
+	root.size = Vector2i(1600, 900)
+	var main := load("res://main.tscn").instantiate() as Node3D
+	main.get_node("SimulationManager").set("debug_logs", false)
+	root.add_child(main)
+	await process_frame
+	var manager := main.get_node("SimulationManager")
+	manager.set_process(false)
+	var checksum: String = manager.get_state_checksum()
+	var world := main.get_node("JajceWorld") as JajceWorld
+	world.apply_presentation_quality(JajceWorld.PresentationQuality.HIGH)
+	var controller := world.grass_controller
+	controller.set_process(false)
+	var cycle := world.get_node("DayNightCycle")
+	cycle.set_process(false)
+	cycle.call("_apply_light_rotation", 0.4)
+	cycle.call("_apply_environment", 0.4)
+	for layer in main.get_children():
+		if layer is CanvasLayer:
+			layer.hide()
+	for actor in get_nodes_in_group("grass_interactors"):
+		actor.set_physics_process(false)
+		actor.set_process(false)
+	var player := main.get_node("Player") as CharacterBody3D
+	player.get_node("Visual/Sword").hide()
+	main.get_node("CameraRig").set_physics_process(false)
+	var camera := root.get_camera_3d()
+	camera.reparent(main)
+	camera.global_position = Vector3(16, 7.5, 23)
+	camera.look_at(Vector3(11, 0.6, 10.5))
+	camera.fov = 48
+	player.position = Vector3(5, 0, 10.85)
+	player.get_node("Visual").rotation.y = -PI / 2.0
+	for _frame in 90:
+		await process_frame
+	# Freeze wind and particles so the four review frames isolate contact deformation.
+	Engine.time_scale = 0.0
+	var demo := main.get_node("DemoController")
+	if demo.get("debug_overlay_visible"):
+		demo.call("toggle_debug_overlay")
+	for layer in main.get_children():
+		if layer is CanvasLayer:
+			layer.hide()
+	controller.call("reset_interaction")
+	await _save("before.png")
+	var update_times: Array[float] = []
+	for step in 61:
+		player.position.x = 5.0 + step * 0.18
+		player.position.y = world.terrain.data.get_height(player.position) + 0.02
+		var start := Time.get_ticks_usec()
+		controller.call("_refresh_interactors", 0.08)
+		update_times.append(float(Time.get_ticks_usec() - start) / 1000.0)
+		for _frame in 5:
+			await process_frame
+		if step == 37:
+			await _save("contact.png")
+	await _save("trail.png")
+	var active_cells := (controller.get("_trail_map").get("_cells") as Dictionary).size()
+	var draws := Performance.get_monitor(Performance.RENDER_TOTAL_DRAW_CALLS_IN_FRAME)
+	for _step in 110:
+		controller.call("_refresh_interactors", 0.08)
+		for _frame in 5:
+			await process_frame
+	await _save("recovered.png")
+	update_times.sort()
+	var report := {
+		"renderer": RenderingServer.get_current_rendering_driver_name(),
+		"resolution": "1600x900",
+		"profile": "High",
+		"workload":
+		"Actual Jajce meadow; 8 nearest actors, player presentation follows an 11 m sweep",
+		"controller_update_p50_ms": update_times[30],
+		"controller_update_p95_ms": update_times[57],
+		"active_trail_texels": active_cells,
+		"trail_texture_bytes": 128 * 128 * 16,
+		"draw_calls": draws,
+		"simulation_checksum_unchanged": manager.get_state_checksum() == checksum,
+		"note":
+		"CPU timing includes scanning, field painting and material uploads; not isolated GPU frame time."
+	}
+	var file := FileAccess.open(OUTPUT + "render_metrics.json", FileAccess.WRITE)
+	file.store_string(JSON.stringify(report, "\t") + "\n")
+	print(JSON.stringify(report))
+	assert(manager.get_state_checksum() == checksum)
+	main.free()
+	Engine.time_scale = 1.0
+	await process_frame
+	quit(0)
+
+
+func _save(filename: String) -> void:
+	await RenderingServer.frame_post_draw
+	var capture := root.get_texture().get_image()
+	assert(not capture.is_empty())
+	assert(capture.save_png(OUTPUT + filename) == OK)

tools/capture_foliage.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://bqd5coilksebi

tools/capture_painterly_environment.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,127 @@
+extends SceneTree
+## Main-scene review at fixed simulation time; never writes a save.
+
+const OUTPUT := "res://docs/baselines/"
+
+
+func _initialize() -> void:
+	call_deferred("_run")
+
+
+func _run() -> void:
+	root.size = Vector2i(1600, 900)
+	var label := "after"
+	for argument in OS.get_cmdline_user_args():
+		if argument.begins_with("--label="):
+			label = argument.trim_prefix("--label=").validate_filename()
+	var main := load("res://main.tscn").instantiate() as Node3D
+	main.get_node("SimulationManager").set("debug_logs", false)
+	root.add_child(main)
+	var rig := main.get_node("CameraRig")
+	rig.set_process_unhandled_input(false)
+	Input.set_mouse_mode(Input.MOUSE_MODE_VISIBLE)
+	await process_frame
+	main.get_node("SimulationManager").set_process(false)
+	var cycle := main.get_node("JajceWorld/DayNightCycle")
+	cycle.set_process(false)
+	cycle.call("_apply_light_rotation", 0.4)
+	cycle.call("_apply_environment", 0.4)
+	var demo := main.get_node("DemoController")
+	if demo.get("debug_overlay_visible"):
+		demo.call("toggle_debug_overlay")
+	for child in main.get_children():
+		if child is CanvasLayer:
+			child.hide()
+	for _frame in 45:
+		await process_frame
+	main.get_node("Player").set_physics_process(false)
+	rig.set_physics_process(false)
+	rig.call("apply_presentation_preset", main.get_node("Player").global_position, 0.0, 0.5)
+	await _save(label + "_gameplay")
+	var camera := root.get_camera_3d()
+	camera.reparent(main)
+	camera.global_position = Vector3(38, 24, 44)
+	camera.look_at(Vector3(-4, 3, 0))
+	camera.fov = 53.0
+	await _save(label + "_valley")
+	camera.global_position = Vector3(38, 24, 44)
+	camera.look_at(Vector3(-4, 12, 0))
+	camera.fov = 58.0
+	await _save(label + "_vista")
+	camera.global_position = Vector3(5, 4.8, 24)
+	camera.look_at(Vector3(-7, 2.8, 9))
+	camera.fov = 55.0
+	await _save(label + "_meadow")
+	cycle.call("_apply_light_rotation", 0.92)
+	cycle.call("_apply_environment", 0.92)
+	await _save(label + "_night")
+	cycle.call("_apply_light_rotation", 0.4)
+	cycle.call("_apply_environment", 0.4)
+	camera.global_position = Vector3(38, 24, 44)
+	camera.look_at(Vector3(-4, 3, 0))
+	camera.fov = 53.0
+	await _sample_profiles(main, label)
+	quit(0)
+
+
+func _sample_profiles(main: Node3D, label: String) -> void:
+	var world := main.get_node("JajceWorld") as JajceWorld
+	var samples: Array[Dictionary] = []
+	for quality in [0, 1, 2]:
+		world.apply_presentation_quality(quality)
+		for _frame in 45:
+			await process_frame
+		var frame_times: Array[float] = []
+		for _frame in 120:
+			var start := Time.get_ticks_usec()
+			await process_frame
+			frame_times.append(float(Time.get_ticks_usec() - start) / 1000.0)
+		frame_times.sort()
+		var sample := {
+			"profile": world.get_active_presentation_quality_name(),
+			"render_scale": root.scaling_3d_scale,
+			"msaa_enum": root.msaa_3d,
+			"wall_frame_p50_ms": frame_times[60],
+			"wall_frame_p95_ms": frame_times[114],
+			"draw_calls": Performance.get_monitor(Performance.RENDER_TOTAL_DRAW_CALLS_IN_FRAME),
+			"primitives": Performance.get_monitor(Performance.RENDER_TOTAL_PRIMITIVES_IN_FRAME),
+			"active_npcs": main.get_node("ActiveNPCs").get_child_count(),
+		}
+		if world.has_node("PainterlyMeadow"):
+			sample["meadow"] = world.get_node("PainterlyMeadow").get_presentation_stats()
+		samples.append(sample)
+	var file := FileAccess.open(OUTPUT + "painterly_" + label + "_metrics.json", FileAccess.WRITE)
+	assert(file != null)
+	(
+		file
+		. store_string(
+			(
+				(
+					JSON
+					. stringify(
+						{
+							"renderer": RenderingServer.get_current_rendering_driver_name(),
+							"device": RenderingServer.get_video_adapter_name(),
+							"resolution": "1600x900",
+							"workload":
+							"Paused main scene, static valley camera; wall time includes vsync",
+							"samples": samples,
+						},
+						"\t"
+					)
+				)
+				+ "\n"
+			)
+		)
+	)
+
+
+func _save(label: String) -> void:
+	for _frame in 75:
+		await process_frame
+	await RenderingServer.frame_post_draw
+	var capture := root.get_texture().get_image()
+	assert(not capture.is_empty())
+	var path := OUTPUT + "painterly_" + label + ".png"
+	assert(capture.save_png(path) == OK)
+	print("[TOOL] Saved " + path)

tools/capture_painterly_environment.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://d136scmaukb0d

tools/capture_storybook.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,171 @@
+extends SceneTree
+## Reproducible native-renderer character and runtime camera review.
+
+const OUTPUT := "res://docs/baselines/"
+const CAPTURE_SIZE := Vector2i(1600, 900)
+
+
+func _initialize() -> void:
+	call_deferred("_run")
+
+
+func _run() -> void:
+	root.size = CAPTURE_SIZE
+	if OS.get_cmdline_user_args().has("--cast"):
+		await _capture_cast()
+	else:
+		await _capture_world()
+	quit(0)
+
+
+func _capture_world() -> void:
+	var main := load("res://main.tscn").instantiate() as Node3D
+	main.get_node("SimulationManager").set("debug_logs", false)
+	root.add_child(main)
+	await process_frame
+	var manager := main.get_node("SimulationManager")
+	manager.set_process(false)
+	var cycle := main.get_node("JajceWorld/DayNightCycle")
+	cycle.set_process(false)
+	cycle.call("_apply_light_rotation", 0.40)
+	cycle.call("_apply_environment", 0.40)
+	var demo := main.get_node("DemoController")
+	if demo.get("debug_overlay_visible"):
+		demo.call("toggle_debug_overlay")
+	for child in main.get_children():
+		if child is CanvasLayer:
+			child.hide()
+	var rig := main.get_node("CameraRig") as Node3D
+	rig.set_physics_process(false)
+	rig.set_process_unhandled_input(false)
+	var player := main.get_node("Player") as CharacterBody3D
+	for _frame in 30:
+		await process_frame
+	player.set_physics_process(false)
+	var camera := root.get_camera_3d()
+	camera.reparent(main)
+	camera.global_position = player.global_position + Vector3(7.5, 5.5, 10.5)
+	camera.look_at(player.global_position + Vector3(0, 1.1, 0))
+	camera.fov = 48.0
+	for _frame in 90:
+		await process_frame
+	await _save("storybook_gameplay.png")
+	camera.global_position = Vector3(38, 24, 44)
+	camera.look_at(Vector3(-4, 3, 0))
+	camera.fov = 53.0
+	for _frame in 60:
+		await process_frame
+	await _save("storybook_valley.png")
+	var world := main.get_node("JajceWorld") as JajceWorld
+	var samples: Array[Dictionary] = []
+	for quality in [
+		JajceWorld.PresentationQuality.HIGH,
+		JajceWorld.PresentationQuality.BALANCED,
+		JajceWorld.PresentationQuality.LOW
+	]:
+		world.apply_presentation_quality(quality)
+		for _frame in 60:
+			await process_frame
+		var frame_times: Array[float] = []
+		for _frame in 120:
+			var start := Time.get_ticks_usec()
+			await process_frame
+			frame_times.append(float(Time.get_ticks_usec() - start) / 1000.0)
+		frame_times.sort()
+		(
+			samples
+			. append(
+				{
+					"profile": world.get_active_presentation_quality_name(),
+					"frame_wall_p50_ms": frame_times[60],
+					"frame_wall_p95_ms": frame_times[114],
+					"draw_calls":
+					Performance.get_monitor(Performance.RENDER_TOTAL_DRAW_CALLS_IN_FRAME),
+					"primitives":
+					Performance.get_monitor(Performance.RENDER_TOTAL_PRIMITIVES_IN_FRAME),
+					"objects": Performance.get_monitor(Performance.RENDER_TOTAL_OBJECTS_IN_FRAME),
+					"active_npcs": main.get_node("ActiveNPCs").get_child_count(),
+				}
+			)
+		)
+	var file := FileAccess.open(OUTPUT + "storybook_render_metrics.json", FileAccess.WRITE)
+	(
+		file
+		. store_string(
+			(
+				(
+					JSON
+					. stringify(
+						{
+							"renderer": RenderingServer.get_current_rendering_driver_name(),
+							"resolution": "1600x900",
+							"workload":
+							"Paused static valley; wall-frame latency includes vsync, not isolated GPU time",
+							"samples": samples
+						},
+						"\t"
+					)
+				)
+				+ "\n"
+			)
+		)
+	)
+
+
+func _capture_cast() -> void:
+	var stage := Node3D.new()
+	root.add_child(stage)
+	var environment := WorldEnvironment.new()
+	environment.environment = Environment.new()
+	var env := environment.environment
+	env.background_mode = Environment.BG_COLOR
+	env.background_color = Color("d8e3d5")
+	env.ambient_light_source = Environment.AMBIENT_SOURCE_COLOR
+	env.ambient_light_color = Color("bbd2d3")
+	env.ambient_light_energy = 0.65
+	env.tonemap_mode = Environment.TONE_MAPPER_FILMIC
+	stage.add_child(environment)
+	var light := DirectionalLight3D.new()
+	light.rotation_degrees = Vector3(-42, -32, 0)
+	light.light_color = Color("fff0cd")
+	light.light_energy = 1.3
+	light.shadow_enabled = true
+	stage.add_child(light)
+	var floor_mesh := MeshInstance3D.new()
+	var plane := PlaneMesh.new()
+	plane.size = Vector2(200, 200)
+	var material := StandardMaterial3D.new()
+	material.albedo_color = Color("bdcbb5")
+	material.roughness = 1.0
+	plane.material = material
+	floor_mesh.mesh = plane
+	stage.add_child(floor_mesh)
+	for index in 4:
+		var actor := load("res://player/PlayerVisual.tscn").instantiate() as Node3D
+		stage.add_child(actor)
+		actor.set_process(false)
+		AnimalAppearance.apply_to(actor, index)
+		actor.get_node("Sword").hide()
+		actor.position = Vector3((float(index) - 1.5) * 2.0, 0, 0)
+		actor.rotation_degrees.y = -12.0 + float(index) * 5.0
+	var camera := Camera3D.new()
+	stage.add_child(camera)
+	camera.position = Vector3(2.2, 3.1, 10.5)
+	camera.look_at(Vector3(0, 1.25, 0))
+	camera.projection = Camera3D.PROJECTION_ORTHOGONAL
+	camera.size = 6.2
+	camera.current = true
+	for _frame in 60:
+		await process_frame
+	await _save("storybook_cast.png")
+	stage.queue_free()
+	await process_frame
+
+
+func _save(filename: String) -> void:
+	await RenderingServer.frame_post_draw
+	var capture := root.get_texture().get_image()
+	assert(not capture.is_empty())
+	var error := capture.save_png(OUTPUT + filename)
+	assert(error == OK)
+	print("[TOOL] Saved " + OUTPUT + filename)

tools/capture_storybook.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://bqcj3uman431w

tools/import_storybook_grass.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+extends SceneTree
+## Run after Blender export and Godot import; the particle field requires a Mesh.
+
+
+func _initialize() -> void:
+	var scene := load("res://assets/storybook/meadow_grass.glb") as PackedScene
+	var instance := scene.instantiate()
+	var grass := instance.find_child("Grass", true, false) as MeshInstance3D
+	assert(grass != null)
+	var error := ResourceSaver.save(grass.mesh, "res://assets/storybook/meadow_grass.res")
+	instance.free()
+	quit(0 if error == OK else 1)

tools/import_storybook_grass.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://blkknmqjyo6uj

world/jajce/BridgeBlockout.tscn

@@ -1,16 +1,18 @@
-[gd_scene load_steps=9 format=3]
+[gd_scene load_steps=10 format=3]
 
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="Material_deck"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.61, 0.53, 0.42, 1)
-roughness = 0.94
+[ext_resource type="Shader" path="res://world/presentation/materials/storybook_surface.gdshader" id="story_surface"]
+
+[sub_resource type="ShaderMaterial" id="Material_deck"]
+shader = ExtResource("story_surface")
+shader_parameter/albedo = Color(0.61, 0.53, 0.42, 1)
 
 [sub_resource type="BoxMesh" id="Mesh_deck"]
 material = SubResource("Material_deck")
 size = Vector3(15.2, 0.32, 3.15)
 
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="Material_stone"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.48, 0.47, 0.41, 1)
-roughness = 0.98
+[sub_resource type="ShaderMaterial" id="Material_stone"]
+shader = ExtResource("story_surface")
+shader_parameter/albedo = Color(0.48, 0.47, 0.41, 1)
 
 [sub_resource type="BoxMesh" id="Mesh_abutment"]
 material = SubResource("Material_stone")
@@ -20,9 +22,9 @@ size = Vector3(2.25, 1.45, 4.2)
 material = SubResource("Material_stone")
 size = Vector3(1.05, 1.65, 3.7)
 
-[sub_resource type="StandardMaterial3D" id="Material_rail"]
-albedo_color = Color(0.2, 0.115, 0.055, 1)
-roughness = 0.92
+[sub_resource type="ShaderMaterial" id="Material_rail"]
+shader = ExtResource("story_surface")
+shader_parameter/albedo = Color(0.2, 0.115, 0.055, 1)
 
 [sub_resource type="BoxMesh" id="Mesh_rail"]
 material = SubResource("Material_rail")

world/jajce/FoliageTrailMap.gd

@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+class_name FoliageTrailMap
+extends RefCounted
+## Disposable, camera-local footprint field. No per-blade nodes or physics.
+## RG = weighted bend direction, B = pressure, A = weighted actor foot height.
+
+const RESOLUTION := 128
+const CELL_SIZE := 0.5
+const WORLD_SIZE := RESOLUTION * CELL_SIZE
+const TRAIL_RADIUS := 0.95
+const RECOVERY_SECONDS := 8.0
+const MAX_SEGMENT_LENGTH := 3.0
+
+var texture: ImageTexture
+var world_rect := Vector4.ZERO
+
+var _image: Image
+var _origin := Vector2i.ZERO
+var _cells: Dictionary[Vector2i, Color] = {}
+var _previous_positions: Dictionary[int, Vector3] = {}
+
+
+func _init() -> void:
+	_image = Image.create(RESOLUTION, RESOLUTION, false, Image.FORMAT_RGBAF)
+	_image.fill(Color(0, 0, 0, 0))
+	texture = ImageTexture.create_from_image(_image)
+
+
+func clear() -> void:
+	_cells.clear()
+	_previous_positions.clear()
+	_image.fill(Color(0, 0, 0, 0))
+	texture.update(_image)
+
+
+func advance(delta: float, center: Vector3, positions: Dictionary[int, Vector3]) -> void:
+	var next_origin := _world_cell(Vector2(center.x, center.z)) - Vector2i.ONE * (RESOLUTION / 2)
+	var dirty := not _cells.is_empty() or next_origin != _origin
+	_origin = next_origin
+	world_rect = Vector4(_origin.x * CELL_SIZE, _origin.y * CELL_SIZE, WORLD_SIZE, WORLD_SIZE)
+	_decay_and_clip(maxf(delta, 0.0))
+	for actor_id in positions:
+		var end := positions[actor_id]
+		var start: Vector3 = _previous_positions.get(actor_id, end)
+		# A load, teleport, spawn, or skipped actor must never draw a connecting scar.
+		if start.distance_to(end) > MAX_SEGMENT_LENGTH or delta > 0.5:
+			start = end
+		_stamp_segment(start, end)
+	_previous_positions = positions.duplicate()
+	if not dirty and _cells.is_empty():
+		return
+	_image.fill(Color(0, 0, 0, 0))
+	for cell in _cells:
+		var pixel := cell - _origin
+		_image.set_pixelv(pixel, _cells[cell])
+	texture.update(_image)
+
+
+func _decay_and_clip(delta: float) -> void:
+	for cell in _cells.keys():
+		var value := _cells[cell]
+		var pressure := maxf(0.0, value.b - delta / RECOVERY_SECONDS)
+		if pressure <= 0.001 or not _contains(cell):
+			_cells.erase(cell)
+		else:
+			_cells[cell] = value * (pressure / value.b)
+
+
+func _stamp_segment(start: Vector3, end: Vector3) -> void:
+	var a := Vector2(start.x, start.z)
+	var b := Vector2(end.x, end.z)
+	var line := b - a
+	var length_squared := line.length_squared()
+	var radius := Vector2.ONE * TRAIL_RADIUS
+	var first := _world_cell(a.min(b) - radius).max(_origin)
+	var last := _world_cell(a.max(b) + radius).min(_origin + Vector2i.ONE * (RESOLUTION - 1))
+	for y in range(first.y, last.y + 1):
+		for x in range(first.x, last.x + 1):
+			var cell := Vector2i(x, y)
+			var point := (Vector2(cell) + Vector2.ONE * 0.5) * CELL_SIZE
+			var along := clampf((point - a).dot(line) / maxf(length_squared, 0.0001), 0.0, 1.0)
+			var offset := point - a - line * along
+			var pressure := 1.0 - smoothstep(0.16, TRAIL_RADIUS, offset.length())
+			var existing: Color = _cells.get(cell, Color(0, 0, 0, 0))
+			if pressure <= 0.001 or pressure < existing.b:
+				continue
+			# A swept capsule parts blades to both sides of the travelled line.
+			var away := offset.normalized()
+			var height := lerpf(start.y, end.y, along)
+			_cells[cell] = Color(away.x, away.y, 1.0, height) * pressure
+
+
+func _world_cell(position: Vector2) -> Vector2i:
+	return Vector2i(floori(position.x / CELL_SIZE), floori(position.y / CELL_SIZE))
+
+
+func _contains(cell: Vector2i) -> bool:
+	var pixel := cell - _origin
+	return pixel.x >= 0 and pixel.y >= 0 and pixel.x < RESOLUTION and pixel.y < RESOLUTION

world/jajce/FoliageTrailMap.gd.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://6llj4y8dy0jm