Gathering Building Resources Without Spoiling the Scenery

Because the settlement blends detailed sandstone architecture, tall palm trees, and clear ponds into a cohesive oasis, careless mining or tree-chopping inside city limits can quickly ruin the landscape.

Preserving Palm Trees and Greenery

Wood is scarce in a harsh desert, making the tall palm trees and lush plants around the water tempting targets. Remember that custom-built palm trees do not regrow into palm shapes on their own if cut down. If you need starter wood, harvest sparingly from inconspicuous greenery or gather saplings to plant a dedicated, standard tree plot on a quiet sandbank outside the main sightlines. Always leave the decorative trees bordering the ponds and stone bridges intact.

Mining Beyond the Island Foundations

Digging quarries or open pits inside the town can break water flow into the ponds or expose hollow spaces beneath the islands and bridges. Instead, pick a back room inside your sandstone base and dig an enclosed stairwell deep underground to stone layers before branching out. For bulk sand and sandstone gathering, walk past the oasis greenery line and collect materials far out in the surrounding desert where terrain changes stay out of view from the watchtower.