Citadel Above the Tide is a hand-crafted digital illustration depicting a sprawling coastal city crowned by a towering futuristic structure. The central monolith rises from a massive elevated plateau, with cascading waterfalls flowing through carved stone channels into the urban expanse below. Warm sunlight washes across thousands of rooftops, creating a stunning contrast between natural illumination and architectural complexity. The piece blends elements of sci-fi worldbuilding, ancient-meets-modern architecture, and soft atmospheric lighting, giving the viewer a sense of scale, depth, and mystery. The distant sea horizon and drifting clouds evoke calmness, while the central citadel suggests power, governance, or hidden purpose. Perfect for collectors drawn to epic landscapes, concept-art energy, and narrative-rich environments.