Osiris Regional News: The first appointed scribe sat down with the last appointed scribe for an interview...
Zeorus pointing out the closest bathroom for OF.
Old Fed: So why the Osiris Fraternal Order?
Zeorus: That's a deceptively complicated question in my case. As one relatively new to Osiris I haven't had as much of a history with the many factions therein. I was also left feeling like I wasn't taken quite as seriously as I'd have liked. In addition to OFO's ideals that attracted me, I saw this as an opportunity to start over in Osiris and make myself more useful to the community.
I was also bothered by the blatant stranglehold [the] Empire had on Osiran affairs. I don't have any personal grudges toward Biyah and company but I do believe that OFO's work had to be done.
OF: You speak of the community. Isn't the community fractured? As Scribe of Seshat (Minister of Justice), isn't it your job to seek out trouble makers and spies?
Zeo: Not quite. The Scribe of Seshat's job is to work as a prosecutor, not a policeman. The system I'm working on setting up with the Priests of Seshat will allow any citizen of Osiris to bring a case before the Seshat and if we deem it worthy to go to trial it will go before the Hedjet. Ergo, my work is not quite to look for trouble as much as it is to see that justice is served. In any case, the Criminal Code is still pending so we don't have any laws to prosecute people under (yet).
OF: So why have a Temple of Seshat before the Criminal Code is passed? It sounds like consolidating power underneath the Pharaohs Venico and Koth for the sake of control.
Zeo: The Temple of Seshat has been tasked with drafting the Criminal Code for the approval of the Deshret as well as drafting the Court Procedure. After that's done we will also work on drafting advisory legal opinions and interpretations of laws for the Hedjet to refer to in rulings.
The bulk of our work right now is building a court system so that the Criminal Code can function once passed. As a member of the Hedjet (although I sit out in judicial settings) I'm also around as an advisor to the Pharaohs.
OF: You mentioned being new to Osiris. How long have you been here, and what made you stick around?
Zeo: I became an Osiran citizen in August of this year after assisting in the fight against Gatesville with the E-Army. During my time in Osiris I ended up becoming friends with a lot of Osirans and I was looking for a change of scenery (at the time I was only involved in Equilism and Balder).
OF: What has been most challenging about moving here?
Zeo: I don't think it was initially very challenging--I very much felt part of the group after my work as part of E-Army in the fight against Gatesville. I had enough connections from Equilism and Balder along with the new friendships I'd made to make the transition pretty smooth.
OF: What experience do you bring to the Hedjet?
Zeo: I served as head of government in two regions prior to my time in Balder or Osiris. I've also done a lot of work in RP, foreign affairs, and culture as well as serving in four regional legislatures other than the Deshret. My military experience isn't quite as impressive as some others (yet) but I'm working on improving that.
OF: What goals do you have as Scribe of Seshat?
Zeo: The judiciary/legal system is one of the only parts of regional government I have little experience in. Part of why that's the case is that regional judiciaries (when they exist) tend to be rather stagnant institutions that provide placeholder offices with meaningless titles. I'd like to change that in Osiris and create a legal system that's an active part of the new Osiran government and provides useful service to the citizenry.
OF: If I were a priest (functionary) in the Temple of Seshat, what should I expect three months from now?
Zeo: Well, ideally we shouldn't have too many criminal trials, but I would expect the Priests of Seshat to be working with me on drafting legal opinions as the Deshret starts passing legislation. As trials are needed Priests will work as defense attorneys and assistant prosecutors.
OF: That sounds interesting, especially if I were a councilor in the Deshret (Legislature) who helped draft legislation. What would I do now to get involved in the Temple of Seshat?
Zeo: Just check the appropriate boxes in the Priesthood Application. New Priests are welcome and needed--only two have joined the ranks so far!
OF: What opportunities are available right now?
Zeo: Josh, Hile and I will start work on drafting the Criminal Code and Court Procedure soon (after my finals are done IRL). Anyone interested in this process is more than welcome to join us.
OF: Once you accomplish your goals, then what?
Zeo: That's not quite clear yet. I'll probably return my focus to Equilism for a while--I've put a lot of my work there on hold due to RL and whenever I've been able to come back other things would come up. I'll definitely stay on with the Sekhmet Legion once I'm finished with the Seshat.
OF: What would you want the fangirls of Osiris to know about you?
Zeo: I enjoy walks on a horse and riding beaches.
OF: Any final words?
Zeo: I look forward to ensuring that justice is served in the new Osiris. Come join the cause of Seshat!
