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Aquille is located near the centre of the town. It is the oldest district in the town, and is where the town spawn building, the Third Endeavour, is located. To the north of this district is Aquille Reserve, a naturalistic park home to various memorabilia from throughout the town's history, plus town embassies. The Purest Pines CityPlace, a large, cuboidal building containing prebuilt apartments for residents and the Primary Storage for the town is located in this district as well. | Aquille is located near the centre of the town. It is the oldest district in the town, and is where the town spawn building, the Third Endeavour, is located. To the north of this district is Aquille Reserve, a naturalistic park home to various memorabilia from throughout the town's history, plus town embassies. The Purest Pines CityPlace, a large, cuboidal building containing prebuilt apartments for residents and the Primary Storage for the town is located in this district as well. | ||
[[File:AquilleDistrict.webp|alt=test|500px]] | [[File:AquilleDistrict.webp|alt=test|500px]] ''A pathway in Aquille Reserve leading to the Chauser District.'' | ||
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Chauser was the second district to be made in Purest Pines. Historically, it was meant to take up a clearing on the northern side of a river between it and the Aquille District. It was built up first in late 2023 from the James Bay to the Cree Era, but InternetCurtains demolished most of the buildings in 2024 so that it could be rebuilt later. InternetCurtains retained several buildings, however, such as the Disco Tower, a skyscraper built by former resident DiscoEwe4410090, whose apartments housed the first residents in the town; Bingy Estate, a large mansion built by InternetCurtains for former comayor Bingy726; and the USSNA Perm Base, a military base deemed widely to be unsightly, built by banned player USFriskI. | Chauser was the second district to be made in Purest Pines. Historically, it was meant to take up a clearing on the northern side of a river between it and the Aquille District. It was built up first in late 2023 from the James Bay to the Cree Era, but InternetCurtains demolished most of the buildings in 2024 so that it could be rebuilt later. InternetCurtains retained several buildings, however, such as the Disco Tower, a skyscraper built by former resident DiscoEwe4410090, whose apartments housed the first residents in the town; Bingy Estate, a large mansion built by InternetCurtains for former comayor Bingy726; and the USSNA Perm Base, a military base deemed widely to be unsightly, built by banned player USFriskI. | ||
Reconstruction of Chauser started in December 2024 during the Second Vermont Era at the height of Purest Pines, led by InternetCurtains and Bingy726 and built with help from BuilderBoy59, Amartine60, Jazbbwtyl, Platinum201547 and Aqualicorn, all of whom were residents of the town at the time. Progress was quick, and before long, an assortment of new buildings were completed, including InternetCurtains Estate, 'The Dives', a refurbished ice rail station, headquarters for the short-lived newspaper 'Purest Papers', and more. These buildings can be found in Chauser today. [ | Reconstruction of Chauser started in December 2024 during the Second Vermont Era at the height of Purest Pines, led by InternetCurtains and Bingy726 and built with help from BuilderBoy59, Amartine60, Jazbbwtyl, Platinum201547 and Aqualicorn, all of whom were residents of the town at the time. Progress was quick, and before long, an assortment of new buildings were completed, including InternetCurtains Estate, 'The Dives', a refurbished ice rail station, headquarters for the short-lived newspaper 'Purest Papers', and more. These buildings can be found in Chauser today. | ||
[[File:ChauserDistrict.webp|alt=test|500px]] ''View of InternetCurtains Estate and Bingy Estate, with the entrance to 'The Dives' in the foreground to the right, alongside the Purest Papers headquarters behind it.'' | |||
=== '''Cordan''' === | === '''Cordan''' === | ||
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Near the centre of the district is Cordan Plaza, a large, hollow building with an underground section containing an inn for residents, the Maple Tavern, an automatic music disc player, and Secondary Storage for the district. Flags of the nation of Cree are flown at the top of the building. | Near the centre of the district is Cordan Plaza, a large, hollow building with an underground section containing an inn for residents, the Maple Tavern, an automatic music disc player, and Secondary Storage for the district. Flags of the nation of Cree are flown at the top of the building. | ||
In October 2024, shortly before the foreseen acceleration in population of the town, this district was extended to the north, containing roughly twenty new plots for residents. [ | In October 2024, shortly before the foreseen acceleration in population of the town, this district was extended to the north, containing roughly twenty new plots for residents. | ||
[[File:CordanDistrict.webp|alt=test|500px]] ''View of the older part of the district from the top of Cordan Plaza, taken on 4 October 2024.'' | |||
=== '''Mercer''' === | === '''Mercer''' === | ||
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The 'Mercer Minipark' is located at the southern edge of the central rows, acting as a district centre similar to the Cordan Plaza and the Purest Pines CityPlace. It consists of two towers surrounded by a small park built originally by a resident called FlakeyYT. | The 'Mercer Minipark' is located at the southern edge of the central rows, acting as a district centre similar to the Cordan Plaza and the Purest Pines CityPlace. It consists of two towers surrounded by a small park built originally by a resident called FlakeyYT. | ||
A large undeveloped but claimed area is located to the south of Mercer directly, although this is not considered to be part of the district and is reserved for later use. [ | A large undeveloped but claimed area is located to the south of Mercer directly, although this is not considered to be part of the district and is reserved for later use. | ||
[[File:MercerDistrict.webp|alt=test|500px]] ''View of part of the Mercer District from the top of a tower looked over by a Project Ducc ducc built by DaMinecraftPanda.'' | |||
=== '''Cherry District''' === | === '''Cherry District''' === | ||
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The Cherry District is located south of Aquille. It bears several resemblances to the Aquille District, with a naturalistic, cherry-themed forested area to the north filled with memorabilia. | The Cherry District is located south of Aquille. It bears several resemblances to the Aquille District, with a naturalistic, cherry-themed forested area to the north filled with memorabilia. | ||
To the south, the Cherry District acts as a residential area, with cherry-tree-themed plot borders and roads. The easternmost road in the district was turned into an arcade by former resident Gheddochris. Three small, near-identical structures at the wilderness end of the three roads in the district commemorate the first three nations that Purest Pines joined: Canada, James Bay, and Laurentia. [ | To the south, the Cherry District acts as a residential area, with cherry-tree-themed plot borders and roads. The easternmost road in the district was turned into an arcade by former resident Gheddochris. Three small, near-identical structures at the wilderness end of the three roads in the district commemorate the first three nations that Purest Pines joined: Canada, James Bay, and Laurentia. | ||
[[File:CherryDistrict.webp|alt=test|500px]] ''The Cherry Arcade, facing towards the wilderness.'' | |||
=== '''Merlin''' === | === '''Merlin''' === | ||
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Merlin is a small, isolated district in the far northwestern part of the town. Almost all of it was built by the owners of the former town there of the same name: Zimzam2 and Hamsterpee. Not much is known about this town, and despite its lifespan stretching from early 2023 to the end of 2024, little contact was made with the owners. | Merlin is a small, isolated district in the far northwestern part of the town. Almost all of it was built by the owners of the former town there of the same name: Zimzam2 and Hamsterpee. Not much is known about this town, and despite its lifespan stretching from early 2023 to the end of 2024, little contact was made with the owners. | ||
However, around October 2024, Merlin 42-dayed finally, and Purest Pines claimed the town for later use, given its large size, close distance, and incredible beauty. Between these two points in time, the town was griefed moderately. Henceforth, it was rebuilt by InternetCurtains and Hyerin_ye in 2025. It serves no major purpose in Purest Pines currently, other than aesthetics. [ | However, around October 2024, Merlin 42-dayed finally, and Purest Pines claimed the town for later use, given its large size, close distance, and incredible beauty. Between these two points in time, the town was griefed moderately. Henceforth, it was rebuilt by InternetCurtains and Hyerin_ye in 2025. It serves no major purpose in Purest Pines currently, other than aesthetics. | ||
[[File:MerlinDistrict.webp|alt=test|500px]] ''Sunrise in Merlin as viewed from Merlin Lake.'' | |||
== History == | |||
Purest Pines has an incredibly broad and rich history. Throughout its two years of existence, the town has manifested itself in seven separate nations, changing nations on eight occasions. Hence, its history is split up into the eight distinct ''eras'' that follow: | |||
# Canadian Era | |||
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Purest Pines is a town located in the Ontarian wilderness in Canada. It has been run by InternetCurtains almost continuously throughout its two-year-long lifespan. Purest Pines is part of the nation of Cascadia, situated in Manicouagan County, however it has been a member of six other nations in the past.
Purest Pines is split up into three main residential 'districts' surrounding the central Aquille District, which has been furbished and decorated extensively to give it a peaceful, natural feel. The town also contains an old replica of a Victorian-era English neighbourhood, built for a building contest; a fairly obsolete business district; rebuilt ruins of an old town; and two main areas of empty, undeveloped claims.
Purest Pines borders the separate town of Ontario and is also close to Chester Port, Kings, and Treasure Town, the capital of the nation of Hudson.
Throughout the course of its history, countless residents have been and gone, and the town's population peaked at 102 on 7 January 2025.
Districts
Purest Pines is split up into six distinct districts. Some of these districts are residential, whereas others serve different purposes.
Aquille
'Accueillir' - 'to host' in French
Aquille is located near the centre of the town. It is the oldest district in the town, and is where the town spawn building, the Third Endeavour, is located. To the north of this district is Aquille Reserve, a naturalistic park home to various memorabilia from throughout the town's history, plus town embassies. The Purest Pines CityPlace, a large, cuboidal building containing prebuilt apartments for residents and the Primary Storage for the town is located in this district as well.
A pathway in Aquille Reserve leading to the Chauser District.
Chauser
Named after an unknown French infinitive verb
Chauser was the second district to be made in Purest Pines. Historically, it was meant to take up a clearing on the northern side of a river between it and the Aquille District. It was built up first in late 2023 from the James Bay to the Cree Era, but InternetCurtains demolished most of the buildings in 2024 so that it could be rebuilt later. InternetCurtains retained several buildings, however, such as the Disco Tower, a skyscraper built by former resident DiscoEwe4410090, whose apartments housed the first residents in the town; Bingy Estate, a large mansion built by InternetCurtains for former comayor Bingy726; and the USSNA Perm Base, a military base deemed widely to be unsightly, built by banned player USFriskI.
Reconstruction of Chauser started in December 2024 during the Second Vermont Era at the height of Purest Pines, led by InternetCurtains and Bingy726 and built with help from BuilderBoy59, Amartine60, Jazbbwtyl, Platinum201547 and Aqualicorn, all of whom were residents of the town at the time. Progress was quick, and before long, an assortment of new buildings were completed, including InternetCurtains Estate, 'The Dives', a refurbished ice rail station, headquarters for the short-lived newspaper 'Purest Papers', and more. These buildings can be found in Chauser today.
View of InternetCurtains Estate and Bingy Estate, with the entrance to 'The Dives' in the foreground to the right, alongside the Purest Papers headquarters behind it.
Cordan
Derived from 'Cordoba', the Argentine city
Cordan was the first residential district to be built up, done so during the Cree Era. It is located in the northwestern part of town. Its plots contain simplistic borders made of flowering azalea leaves, with narrow roads connecting them made of polished deepslate, loyal to the trademark formula that all residential areas in Purest Pines follow.
Near the centre of the district is Cordan Plaza, a large, hollow building with an underground section containing an inn for residents, the Maple Tavern, an automatic music disc player, and Secondary Storage for the district. Flags of the nation of Cree are flown at the top of the building.
In October 2024, shortly before the foreseen acceleration in population of the town, this district was extended to the north, containing roughly twenty new plots for residents.
View of the older part of the district from the top of Cordan Plaza, taken on 4 October 2024.
Mercer
Mercer is just a nice name
Mercer was the second residential district to be built, found just to the east of Aquille. Its plots contain borders made of flowering azalea leaves with smooth quartz slabs on top of them. The roads are built out of stripped dark oak wood.
The first three rows of the Mercer District (including the short, two-plot wide one closest to Aquille) were built first, with an extra row and outwards extensions to all rows emerging during November 2024. Overall, the Mercer District has over 50 plots, meaning that out of the three residential districts, it's able to house the most residents theoretically. However, the outer two rows have been deemed abandoned officially due to the difficulty in demolishing the voluminous plots in them and their distance from the town spawn and are upkept no longer, although Kevin484848 built an unfinished shopping centre at the edge of this edge of the district in August 2025.
The 'Mercer Minipark' is located at the southern edge of the central rows, acting as a district centre similar to the Cordan Plaza and the Purest Pines CityPlace. It consists of two towers surrounded by a small park built originally by a resident called FlakeyYT.
A large undeveloped but claimed area is located to the south of Mercer directly, although this is not considered to be part of the district and is reserved for later use.
View of part of the Mercer District from the top of a tower looked over by a Project Ducc ducc built by DaMinecraftPanda.
Cherry District
No prizes for guessing where the name of the district comes from!
The Cherry District is located south of Aquille. It bears several resemblances to the Aquille District, with a naturalistic, cherry-themed forested area to the north filled with memorabilia.
To the south, the Cherry District acts as a residential area, with cherry-tree-themed plot borders and roads. The easternmost road in the district was turned into an arcade by former resident Gheddochris. Three small, near-identical structures at the wilderness end of the three roads in the district commemorate the first three nations that Purest Pines joined: Canada, James Bay, and Laurentia.
The Cherry Arcade, facing towards the wilderness.
Merlin
Original name of the town located there initially
Merlin is a small, isolated district in the far northwestern part of the town. Almost all of it was built by the owners of the former town there of the same name: Zimzam2 and Hamsterpee. Not much is known about this town, and despite its lifespan stretching from early 2023 to the end of 2024, little contact was made with the owners.
However, around October 2024, Merlin 42-dayed finally, and Purest Pines claimed the town for later use, given its large size, close distance, and incredible beauty. Between these two points in time, the town was griefed moderately. Henceforth, it was rebuilt by InternetCurtains and Hyerin_ye in 2025. It serves no major purpose in Purest Pines currently, other than aesthetics.
Sunrise in Merlin as viewed from Merlin Lake.
History
Purest Pines has an incredibly broad and rich history. Throughout its two years of existence, the town has manifested itself in seven separate nations, changing nations on eight occasions. Hence, its history is split up into the eight distinct eras that follow:
- Canadian Era