Governor: 
The Decennium of Ruinenlust
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The Federated Bailiwicks of Verdant Haven (elected )
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Embassies: Philosophy 115, Eladen, Hippy Haven, Yggdrasil, International Democratic Union, Winterfell, Texas, Singapore, The Region That Has No Big Banks, Democratic Socialist Assembly, the Rejected Realms, The Bar on the corner of every region, the South Pacific, Oatland, Haiku, Portugal, and 16 others.10000 Islands, Spiritus, Conch Kingdom, The Leftist Assembly, Europe, Wintreath, Refugia, The Union of Democratic States, Libertarian Socialist Confederation, Philosophers, Canada, Ridgefield, Lands End, Valaryia, The United Federations, and Starlight.
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Regional Power: Extremely High
Forest contains 287 nations, the 132nd most in the world.
Today's World Census Report
The Highest Foreign Aid Spending in Forest
The World Census intercepted food drops in several war-torn regions to determine which nations spent the most on international aid.
As a region, Forest is ranked 2,367th in the world for Highest Foreign Aid Spending.
 | Nation | WA Category | Motto | |
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| 1. |  The Republic of Effazio | Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | “Ad maius bonum” | |
| 2. |  The Kingdom of The Black Forrest | Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | “Where's Momo?” | |
| 3. |  The Pro Ukraine Windowmakers of Window Land | Democratic Socialists | “Equality is good” | |
| 4. |  The Sweetwater Confederation of Great Lakes Municipalities | Left-wing Utopia | “Sunny skies, crashing seas” | |
| 5. |  The Colony of Chilledsville | Authoritarian Democracy | “Smile! It's not that bad!” | |
| 6. |  The Heerlijke Opperheerschappij of Victoriaans Nederlands | Democratic Socialists | “Wij werden uns aufrechterhalt jusqu'à la fin des Zäit !” | |
| 7. |  The Sarcasm Tag of Canaltia | Left-Leaning College State | “See my RMB posts” | |
| 8. |  The Benevolent Dictatorship of The United Capital of Adam | Left-wing Utopia | “Under one, for all” | |
| 9. | The Federated Bailiwicks of Verdant Haven | Civil Rights Lovefest | “Habemus Voluntatem” | |
| 10. |  The Resurrection Bunny Farms of Miskunn Systursins | Democratic Socialists | “When Mercy Seasons Justice” |
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Regional Happenings
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The Suspicious Minds of The Realizer rejected The Embassy 3's request for regional embassies.
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The Secretariat of The Embassy 3 of the region The Embassy 3 proposed constructing embassies.
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The Republic of Ysol arrived from The Rejected Realms.
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The Empire of Regneio di Grande Romina arrived from The West Pacific.
- : Ardesatia ceased to exist.
- : The Commonwealth of Yukona arrived from Balder.
- : Althean states ceased to exist.
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The Republic of Kitasan White arrived from Kitasan Black.
- : The Republic of Kitasan White departed this region for Kitasan Black.
- : The Suspicious Minds of The Realizer rejected The United Binturong Islands's request for regional embassies.
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Hahah, a friend of mine, and I suppose I myself now are lobbying for 'AI Outlawed' and 'AI Permissible' Region tags now! :p
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Edit: Uh oh, a FIERCE debate with Sedgistan is ensuing /j
Edit 2: Oh wow, Sedgy's bad at this xD
Edit 3: Victory in sight? Let's find out!
Edit 4: I think it worked!!!
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Old World
Added 
Saint Agatha and the Sasquatch Isles as Saint Agatha north of Nordstrua
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Sierra Brava east of Realize
Removed Azwela
Removed Larbiec
Removed Palos heights
Removed Paytxew
Removed Taco respublic
New World
-No Changes
To see the changes, or apply to be added to the map, see the dispatch below:
Forest Regional Map
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Continental Map
Where most of Forest's known land area is located, as well as most of its nations and the Errinundera Natural Reserve. Sometimes called "Old World Forest".
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Mapped Nations
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Oceanic Map
The warmer part of forest, filled with monsoons, unusual fauna and unending oceans. Much of this division of Forest is still untamed wilderness, and is sometimes called "New World Forest".
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Mapped Nations
Overseas territories: Chan Island | Isbjorn Maerenne Bava Paerani (as Isbjorn) | Roless | Sourovia | York Zionia
Full Map
The Ministry of Cartography has been working tirelessly exploring the unknown to bring you this map. It shows all the area the Ministry has currently recorded, but new discoveries are being made by our explorers all the time.
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Other Maps
Forest Subregions
Maesvar:This swampy subregion is so ancient, some of its trees are said to be older than humanity itself. It is home to the Errinundera regional reserve and bathed by the Devdan Ocean, both homages to Forest's founders.
Andorechord:A northern, mountainous and, sometimes icy subregion, which is the most densely populated in Forest.
Abeshaast:Much of this region is completely unexplored, save for the thin strip of civilization along the west. The Kolaxa Ocean is the main route between Continental and Oceanic Forest.
Hyarilosse:The warmest part in Continental Forest. This subregion is notable for it's charming abundance of goldflowers.
Pulgorizei:Sometimes referred to as Middle Forest, this subregion has many natural defenses meaning it is not as connected to the rest of Forest as its location would suggest.
Tyanet:The subregion between Oceanic and Continental Forest, though its extent is unknown as it is little explored.
Puloanyar:The southern half of Oceanic Forest, it boasts distinctive flora and fauna in its seemingly endless jungles and tropical paradises.
Pangamotu:A continent of varied climates, flora and fauna, from moist jungles to cloud forests to arid deserts, seperated from Puloanyar by the stormy Octopus Islands Sea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get on the map?
Well, it's not very complicated, the only requirement is your nation must have been in Forest for at least 12 days. If you fit the requirement, just telegram Roless! It does help a lot if you have a picture of your map, even if it's just a doodle on a napkin, but you don't need an image or even a defined shape (I can make one for you if you want). There is, however, an application that you should fill out in your telegram:
Location: In which part of which map. Ex: "north of X nation", "southeast of the Oceanic Map", etc. Currently, nations can only claim in areas covered by the continental and oceanic maps.
Size and Shape:This is where an image would come in handy, even if it's just a sketch. Note, however, that I might lightly alter the coastline of your nation to better fit the map's artstyle.
Cities and Notable Features:Particularly: Where is the capital? It's also relevant to inform things like where the mountains are, how many (if any) are there, what the bodies of water are, where are non-capital big cities located, etc...
Can I change my nation once it's on the map?
Yep! Let me know what changes you want, and they will be added in the next map update, unless they affect other nations too, in which case you should check with them first.
When Is the map updated?
The map should be updated around the first of every month, but keep in mind that if your map request is sent just before then, i may roll it over to the next map update.
Do nations get removed from the map?
If a nation leaves Forest or has been cte'd for over 90 days, then it could be removed. I am quite lenient about this, but be aware that your nation might be removed if it is over 90 days cte'd.
Can nations be restored?
Yes! If you were removed from the map by have now returned and would like to rejoin in your original, telegram me and I will restore your nation, provided the land has not already been claimed by another nation.
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Historical maps of Forest
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Einswenn, Bilsa, Jutsa, Ruinenlust, and 7 othersSierra Brava, Garbelia, Safiloa, Greater Morvonia, Lumiose, The Realizer, and Majalangka
Thank you very much, 
Roless!
I was just thinking about posting a comment on real life politics. As if anyone needed to be reminded that neoliberals couldn’t care less about their countries (as they only pledge allegiance to financial capitalism), now Milei is pushing a repeal of our current legislation concerning land ownership, in an attempt to eliminate all restrictions to foreign companies or individuals who wish to purchase a piece of our territory. The current law sets a limit at 15% of available land within any given district; Milei wants to get rid of that. There are some assumptions about foreign capitals (mostly related to AI development) interested in grabbing huge portions of our Patagonia, which has ideal conditions for the establishment of data-centers; mining companies are also interested, as well as investors from Middle Eastern countries such as Qatar (who are already buying tens of thousands of acres on the Andean borderline with Chile, for purposes unknown). Peter Thiel himself has recently moved to Buenos Aires and has close relations with the government (https://fortune.com/2026/07/16/the-global-rich-peter-thiel-safe-haven-argentina/).This thursday, thousands of us down here will march to protest against this project, which will be treated in Congress the same day.
Dest Oritio, Einswenn, Jutsa, Safiloa, and 2 othersLumiose, and The Realizer
Oh dear
Today was the most applicant dense one yet for my AAI register!
I had 15 applications today!!
I swear, if I get one more before midnight EST today, I will just ignore it until morning xD
Rhodevus, Garbelia, Safiloa, and Greater Morvonia
I plan to apply for the spot into the new world map^^ Would I need to have W.A. for this?
Garbelia, Safiloa, Greater Morvonia, and Lumiose
Nope, the only requirement is that you have resided in Forest for at least 12 days, which you have.
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Scotland and IOM is Scotland and the Isle of Man
U can apply if u apply u automatically get added as a member. And You can still put in a host bod for the competetion
Little Personal Announcement
Dear friends,
In what will be the last of my annual posts until another significant milestone is reached, today is the Tenth Anniversary, or Decennium, of the founding of Ruinenlust. In so many ways, 5 August 2016 was another world: for me, personally, for the region, for the world, etc. Looking back, I'm surprised that I've stayed active for so long with one community, but that is entirely because of the people here who have come and gone over the years with whom I've formed some kind of acquaintance or friendship.
It has been a tremendous pleasure to be part of Forest and NS, both of which coincided with my creation of Ruinenlust on 5 August 2016. I've also been very honored to serve over the years variously as Minister of Foreign Affairs, World Assembly Delegate, Executive World Assembly Delegate, and most recently as Governor. The region has evolved a lot over the years, but what has endured is The Forest Way, as articulated in unchanged form in the Constitution, in Article 2. Individuals, circumstances, in-world events, real-world events, and entire eras pass, but through it all, we have been a place which "promotes inclusiveness and free expression" (Article 2, Section 1). Moreover, through the good-faith efforts of everyone involved, the leadership has consistently operated "in an open, verdant, and democratic manner" by acting "in the best interest of Forest" for the common good (Article 2, Section 3). I'm not sure what else anyone could want from a community, and yet, due to the character of the people here, that turns out to have simply been the foundation or baseline, out of which the spirit of the region has flourished.
I hope that NS and Forest has many more years ahead, and I hope to be here for them.
All the best, and much love, 
The Decennium of Ruinenlust
Congrats on 10 years! It probably doesn't feel like it's been that long, does it? Amazing how the years fly by before you know it.
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On the topic of the proposed amendments, I'm not sure if they got buried in the conversation at the time or if there really wasn't much interest, but I would at least endorse the BOGS amendment. 3 days should be more than enough time for interested candidates to put their name in the hat. Our election periods are well established in the Constitution, so prospective candidates who are serious and familiar with the region should be knowledgeable enough to know when they're being held and plan to sign up accordingly. Concerning WRECK, I'd be more hesitant to shorten campaign week as we don't know whether important topics or news could come up during that time that may require longer discussions, but I'd be open to it if the region as a whole felt differently.
Wrote a sequel to A MURDER IN SOOTYLAND.
For your enjoyment:
THE MURDER OF MAKKA-PAKKA.
Try as he might, Iggle-Piggle couldn't get the blood off his blanket. He'd tried rubbing off with his hand, but had just smeared it about. Now it was on his face, on his arms and on his torso as well.
Poor Makka-Pakka, who'd have thought the little gargoyle would have had so much blood in him?
Iggle-Piggle wasn't the killer. He'd just found the knife, and tried to clean it down with his blanket. Iggle-Piggle liked things to be clean, and OCD was one of the things that he shared in common with Makka.
Sorry, one of the things he USED to share in common. That was going to take some getting used to.
The knife was Upsy-Daisy's. She carried it with her for personal protection, as being the only unmarried female in the Night Garden she often had to fend off the unwanted advances of male residents, and sometimes a spring-loaded skirt wasn't enough. Once she'd woken to find the Ninky-Nonk rubbing against her. Since then she'd engineered a moving bed, one that would take her around the garden at high speed in random automated circuits. Learning to sleep during its wild and careening movements hadn't been easy, but it was better than being groped.
She wasn't the murderer either. She'd like Makka, as the boy had been generally interested only in geology, and had never pestered her. Makka-Pakka had probably been one of her truest friends. Clearly someone had been trying to frame her, though Iggle's clumsy handling of the murder weapon had brought attention on him instead.
No, the true killer was one who watched, who was always present and yet rarely noticed; he was the Narrator, the Night Garden overseer who kept their prison and directed their daily routines.
Perhaps he'd decided to spice things up a little, or maybe he wanted the show to graduate fro CBeebies to BBC3. Perhaps he'd just been bored. Regardless, he left Makka-Pakka full of neat little puncture wounds. The police didn't see or notice him either, and pinned the crime on Iggle Piggle, who literally fell over with shock when they arrested him, then fell over again when they helped him up, and fell over again when they tried to drag him away. A good kicking from the boys in blue left the blue man unable to get up any more, and they pulled his unconscious body into the van.
Upsy-Daisy, with the help of the Pontipines, interred Makka Pakka in a caern made from his favourite rocks, and wept. Night fell, and tomorrow would be a new adventure.
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