The Dozing Sands

The Dozing Sands is a large desert located east of Driftwood Shore and South East of Mushrise park.

History
The Dozing Sands played a significant role in the Pi'illo Era. Although not mentioned in Pi'illo history studies, the Dozing Sands held the Dream Stone in a temple above a large sandfow, guarded by Torkscrew. This allowed the Pi'illos to keep the precious stone from Antasma. Many important Pi'illos were found Petrified in the desert, signifying that many Pi'illos visited there often and did important things there. In the hinterland region there is a large cave, containing the Dozing Matress, a critical important piece used to build the Ultibed.

Modern Day
Today, many pests and mosters inhabit the area. There is little tourism in this region, as the desert is harsh, barren, there are dangerous critters and there is little for visitors to do. However, much mining from large boulders and unknown construction and development is undertaken by the harsh Boss Britta (who may be related to Boss Brickle) and her team of shelltop slaves. No one (apart from the Mario Bros., Starlow and Prince Dreamber) has ever explored the hinterland region and very few have climbed past the sandflow leading to the temple. Civilization and constuction is mainly foucus below, near the large oasis and the mining railway.

Official Description from Pi'illo Island Tourist Info Centre (located on the first floor of Pi'illo Castle):

"Ooh, this desert region is arid and unforgiving, as you might expect. It is currently under construction to make it more suitable for sightseeing. Many ruins and artefacts from the ancient Pi'illo Kingdom have been excavated here. Just imagine that! History in the sands! The site continues to be studied."