Changelog 2026-03-07 (Phase 3: Aurora Gradient Layer Baseline)

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Changed

• Updated global background treatment to a layered aurora gradient system for stronger visual identity.
• Added subtle top-of-viewport aurora overlays (body::before/::after) with low-amplitude drift animation.
• Added prefers-reduced-motion guard so motion only runs when user settings allow it.
• Tuned per-theme aurora ink variables for both dark and light palettes.
• Captured visual artifacts for this pass:
  • /artifacts/phase3/before-aurora-gradient-baseline.jpg
  • /artifacts/phase3/after-aurora-gradient-baseline.jpg

Why

• Establishes the first reusable baseline for Phase 3 visual modernization.
• Keeps the effect lightweight and ambient without reducing readability.
• Sets up a tokenized color system for future visual layers.