The Oracle: Scroll of Thoth

[Common-Sense Politics]

Welcome to Scroll of Thoth, the newest feature brought to you by The Oracle and the Priesthood of Apis!

Here we will post brief, frequent updates of developing stories here in Osiris and across the NationStates world and direct you to them, where appropriate, with helpful links and other information. Our goal is to promote awareness, engagement, and activity among the citizenry of the Osiris Fraternal Order.

Be sure to check the Scoll often and offer your feedback in our discussion thread.

[Common-Sense Politics]

August 7th, 2015

Here in the OFO

- Asplan 54, An Interstellar Murder Mystery roleplay continues in the Temple of Khepri.

- Scribe of Isis Impossible Girl has returned from her leave of absence.

- 'Access to Humanitarian Aid', a General Assembly proposal currently at vote is being discused in the Ma'at Kheru. It's garnered support among Osirans despite misgivings on the part of Scribe of Ma'at Ainocra. Voting ends Monday.

- A Deshret discussion on judicial reforms including amendment to the State Code and Criminal Codex is being led by Councilor Datford-Zyvetskistaahn.

- Zander Cerebella has applied for embassy exchange on behalf of New Hyperion, a self-described autocratic and Independent region. That request is pending.

Further Afield

- The Land of Kings and Emperors led a coalition including The Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom, British Isles, Europeia, Albion, The Black Hawks, and The Communist Bloc which successfully seized Liberty Alliance. With a founder revival, the operation has concluded and all combatants have been ejected.

[Common-Sense Politics]

August 12th, 2015

Here in the OFO

- On August 4th, Scribe of War and Marshal General Festavo promoted Sekhmet Legionnaires War Wombat and Ivo to the rank of Private First Class for displayed reliability, skill, and initiative.

- The embassy request made on behalf of New Hyperion was granted by Scribe of Foreign Affairs Severisen.

- Two new citizens, Oriole Electronics and Potil, have joined us.

- Pharaoh Koth's Adventures in the Sandbox character-based roleplay continues alongside Aslpan 54 in the Temple of Khepri.

- Smenkhara, also known as Kemi, is Osiran of the Week!

- Scribe of Culture Impossible Girl has announced the next Monthly Avatar Contest will be Pokemon themed.

- Our allies in Europeia have posted the latest edition of the 'Europeian Independent' in the Temple of Foreign Gods.

- The proposal for Scribe of Justice reform led by Councilor Datford-Zyvetskistaahn awaits a second on a motion to move to a vote.

Further Afield

- The General Assemply proposal 'Access to Humanitarian Aid' was passed 10,008 votes to 1,387. Pharaoh Koth joined the affirmative vote. No other proposals are currently at the voting stage.

- Delegate of the Pacific, Krulltopia has stepped down. New NPO Emperor, Pierconium has named Elogarth Pacifican Senator of Diplomacy and Aleisyr Viceroy.

- Charles Cerebella posted 'A Critique of Imperialism' in response to OnderKelkia's piece on the future of the same in the most recent issue of the Europeian Standard.

- Our own Severisen has returned to the Black Hawks and resumes his role on the Council and as Intelligence Director. TBH successfuly tagged 20 region on last Monday's minor.

- Phazon Winter has been elected president of The Communist Bloc.

[Common-Sense Politics]

August 17th, 2015

Here in the OFO

- Victor Siege is the newest Osiran. Be sure to give him or her a warm welcome.

- Osiris also welcomes Tyrion Saxton, a diplomatic representative from The New Inquisition.

- Chief Elder Lord Ravenclaw will be away on holiday this week.

- New citizen Oriole Electronics has posted some lovely photography in the Temple of Hathor.

- The spam section is buzzing as usual with fun and irreverent games.

- Osiran of the Week Kemi apparently becomes Osiran of the Fortnight.

- The latest issue of The Oracle is released to positive reviews.

- Councilor Ainocra moves to table the proposal for Scribe of Justice reforms in the Deshret. To apply for Deshret membership, visit the Keeper's Courtyard.

Further afield

- Former Pharaoh Cormac announces his retirement from NationStates.

- TBH seized and Forest with the help of The LKE, DEN, British Isles, and The Kingdom of Great Britain. The target's founder was revived, ending the operation.

- A DEN occupation is ongoing in Japan. They are joined by TBH.

- Former Pharaoh Tim Stark has been named Arch Chancellor of the Founderless Regions Alliance.

- TNP has terminated its alliance with Balder.