Another background-style piece, I originally planned on doing an Arabian nights style desert background given that this random sprite edit was what inspired me to make this in the first place (Yes another "New Mekkai) kind of situation. However, I thought it would be more fun to combine several other elements together.

You have this mystical desert with glowing crystals and old towers protruding from the hills in the distance with villages that have made this place their home. The further you go, you notice a long road, traffic signs and even cell towers in the distance and realize this place has grown a mix between ancient and modern. You even see a bright light in the distance. It's not a city but let's just say I'm in no desperate need to use the bathroom.

Also here's some terrain sprites I made based on this piece as a mockup of what it'd look like put together