Ok, it was a wonderful challenge and a learning curve, thanks to JA! I've built not one, not two, but three towers! So let's begin, Dear diary...
Day 1
After finishing the tutorial, I jumped right into a construction project as soon as I got an axe and a pick (in hindsight, this was a big mistake, but oh well). Once I got the hang of the placement mechanics, I decided my tower would be a 3x3 structure made from beautiful stone walls.
Update: Later that Day...
I've hit a snag - not all rocks are mineable, and the material seems limited. After building three floors, I switched to using wood walls due to resource constraints.
Second Update: Still Day 1...
Building the 5th floor was exhausting, especially with a carrying capacity limit of 50kg. I also broke my leg twice due to falls. Running around in underwear to carry 3 extra planks - now that's efficiency with style!
Day 2
Big news - I discovered I can craft a backpack that doubles my carrying capacity!
Update: Later on Day 2...
I found a companion named Nell, who helps chop trees and seems to have unlimited carrying capacity! This will definitely speed up my project.
Another Update: Evening of Day 2...
We've run out of trees within a 400-meter radius. Chopping trunks is hard work, and Nell isn't much help with this task.
Day 3
Today I encountered a creature named Carnut who can regenerate forests. I lured him to my site, and voilà - more trees!
Update: Day 3...
I'm on the 33rd floor and just hit the game's limit of 300 objects per foundation. Time for some rest.
Day 4
With the object limit in mind, I redesigned the tower to use 78% fewer materials per floor. This means I can aim for 75-80 floors. I've started a new tower and kept the original as a monument to my efforts.
Another Update: Day 4...
My companion refuses to follow me up the tower or help with materials, leaving me to handle the construction alone.
Final Update: Day 4...
I hit an invisible wall at the 42nd floor. On the bright side, I'm only at 145 out of 300 construction limits, so I decided to build a penthouse at the top.
Day 5
I discovered the Estate Cairn - a teleporter! I placed one in my penthouse, making the climb up much easier. I've also moved my workshop up there.
Night of Day 5...
A realization hit me - my towers, built on a hill, aren't the tallest structures in the world. Tomorrow, I start building the third tower at sea level.
My two towers are visible from any part of the island.
Day 6
After a bit of exploration, I discovered the lowest point in the realm is at sea level. Without hesitation, I set a foundation there and began my ascent.
A few moments later I accidentally discovered a method to move absurdly large volumes of materials, even upward (and yes, I'm still miffed at you, Nell!). To demonstrate, I've included a small video here.
Upon reaching the 'sky cap', I tallied a staggering 52.5 floors - the 53rd is so tight I can only crouch. Proudly, I can now claim to have built the tallest structure in the Nightingale realms! Not stopping there, I connected all three towers with a sky bridge and laid the foundation for what I envision as a future sky castle.
A sea tower and connection to the base
It's been quite a journey, but it's time to shift gears and explore more of what this realm has to offer.
Oh, here is a video of my Tower of Insolence
Ta-ta!
