Arrival of Oscar

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Oscar arrived for the interview, according to instructions he previously received by letter. He presented himself at the entrance.

Greetings, I'm Oscar le Bon and I kindly request an audience with sir Fedele Cristoforo Bastiano Ferrari, who expects me for an interview regarding the Imperial translation service.

Subject: Re: Arrival of Oscar Mon Aug 09 2021, 23:05

As soon as Fedele was informed of the arrival of the new candidate, he left his office and went to the Reception to personally greet the guest.

He approached him and said: "Welcome to Strasbourg! I am Fedele Cristoforo Bastiano Ferrari, the Head Translator of the Imperial Scriptorium. It is a pleasure to finally meet you in person! I hope you had a pleasant journey. Have you had the chance to visit Strasbourg, yet?"

He smiled at him and said: "Would you please follow me?"
He guided him to a small room nearby where they could have some privacy and silence.

He then asked him: "You mentioned in your letter that you are interested in becoming an Imperial translator" -he smiled again- "Would you like to tell me anything else about you? Could you please tell me more about you?"

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Oscar greeted Fedele with a friendly smile.

Thank you very much, it's nice to be here and meet you in person. The pleasure is all mine. Yes, the journey was pleasant and this is actually my first visit to the city of Strasbourg.

Oscar then followed Fedele to the meeting room.

That is correct, I'm generally interested in languages and so I thought I might be useful to the Empire by offering my services and my knowledge. This could be an opportunity to gain new experience and also learn something new.
He smiled.
Something more about me? Well, I'm living in the charming city of Nancy, the capital of the picturesque Duchy of Lorraine, where I lead a rather peaceful life of an agricultural producer, occasional merchant and an avid reader who spends considerable amount of time in my library.

Would you like to tell me more about you, your experiences while working in the translation team, the atmosphere? Hearing your first-hand experiences and impressions would be precious to me. I hope you don't mind my curiosity.
He smiled, genuinely interested to learn more.

Subject: Re: Arrival of Oscar Wed Aug 11 2021, 00:19

Fedele nodded at him and kept smiling.

"Well, I've been a member of the Scriptorium for years" -he answered- "And I still enjoy coming to work. Translating may be a difficult task and some announcements may be more challenging than others, but we are a team. Being part of a group is central to our job"

He added: "And this brings me to our next question: do you like working in a group? How do you perform in a team?"

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Oscar listened to what Fedele had to say and then smiled.

It's refreshing to see someone being so enthusiastic about his work even after many years.

Yes, as a matter of fact I enjoy working with other people and I don't have any problem with that, given that I'm very adaptable and co-operative. As long as the atmosphere in the team remains friendly and harmonious, of course. I trust that's the case with your translation team.

Subject: Re: Arrival of Oscar Thu Aug 12 2021, 11:39

"Well, that's good to know" -Fedele said- "And I can also sense your enthusiasm, which is great as well!"

He then handed him a document and added: "This is the Charta of the Imperial Scriptorium. Please, read it carefully and ask me your questions (in case you have them) and really tell me if there's anything coming up to your mind?"

Charta of the Imperial Scriptorium:

Quote :: Charta of the Imperial Scriptorium

Preamble
(1) The Scriptorium is an imperial institution in charge of translations of imperial documents. Other translations can be asked from the Imperial Spokesperson or the Emperor.
(2) It is independent from any other institutions.

Article 1: Role and functioning of the Scriptorium
(1) The Scriptorium's role is to translate announcements, letters, laws and any other imperial document where a translation is required, from the Lingua Franca (English) to the languages spoken in the SRING.
(2) The Scriptorium is led by the Imperial Spokesperson, appointed by the Emperor, and it's directly subordinate to him. The Imperial Spokesperson is also in charge to grant or withdraw the access to the office.
(3) The Imperial Scriptorium consists of the Imperial Spokesperson, the Head Translator and translators. They have a duty of secrecy. During their daily work, they may become aware of classified information that cannot be revealed to anyone under any circumstances.

Article 2: Head Translator
(1) The priority task of the Head Translator is to help the Imperial Spokesperson to manage the Imperial Scriptorium and its staff.
(2) The Head Translator is appointed by the Imperial Spokesperson and he must have previous or present experience as translator in the Imperial Scriptorium.
(3) If requested by the Imperial Spokesperson, the Head Translator can replace the Imperial Spokesperson in the daily task of the office. In case of hiring, the Spokesperson has the final word.

Article 3: Translators
(1) The Translators are chosen by the Imperial Spokesperson after evaluation of their candidacies.
(2) The Translators generally translate from the Lingua Franca to one of the languages of the SRING, but occasionally it might be the other way around.
(3) The translators are allowed to use the official collar of the Imperial Scriptorium that must be affixed to the personal blazon, according to the laws of the Imperial Heraldry.

Article 4: Requirement for the Scriptorium
The conditions of admission are the following:
(1) Live in the Sacrum Romanorum Imperium Nationis Germanicae;
(2) Have no criminal records from the past 3 months;
(3) Do not belong to any foreign or any criminal organization;
(4) Understand and speak English;
(5) Master the writing of one language of the following list:
- German
- French
- Italian
- Dutch
- Slovenian
(6) Must not have any role that might interfere with their work.

Article 5: Absence / Resignation / Dismissal
(1) In case of retreat, resignation or absence, the Translator has to inform the Head Translator or the Spokesperson as soon as possible.
(2) A Translator can resign at any time by sending a letter to the Head Translator or the Spokesperson.
(3) The Imperial Spokesperson can dismiss a translator due to uninformed absence of 2 months. The translator will lose every right within the Scriptorium and shall be removed after being informed of his dismissal. Only the Imperial Spokesperson can dismiss someone.
(4) In case of misbehaviour or revealing classified information, a member of the Scriptorium could be pursued for High Treason and shall be immediately removed from the Scriptorium.

Article 6: Enactment and modifications of the Charta
(1) This Charta is enacted by the Emperor of the SRING.
(2) Modifications can be proposed by the Translators and/or Head Translator and/or the Spokesperson. These modifications have to be discussed in the Scriptorium and voted on. The Head Translator or the Spokesperson will alert the Emperor about the suggested changes in order for him to authorise them.

Signed and sealed in Strasbourg on February the 8th in the year of Grace MCDLXVII.

His Imperial Majesty Thibaud d'Irissarri
divina favente Clementia Electus Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus

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I feel that enthusiasm is a trait we have in common, so I hope we would have the opportunity to work together.

Oscar accepted the document and carefully read it.

Thank you, I have read the Charter and it seems to be very clear in defining the role of the institution, as well as the rights and duties of its members. Well, I do have one question though. When do I begin?

Oscar couldn't prevent an optimistic grin on his face.

Subject: Re: Arrival of Oscar Fri Aug 13 2021, 16:07

"Well, I'm confident you will join us very soon" -Fedele answered- "But I first have an exercise for you. Would you mind translating this old announcement? I'll then inform the Imperial Spokesperson of this interview and I'll let you know"

Announcement:

Quote :: Nominations ad Interim for the Empire

To all the Imperial people,
To all those who will read or hear the present act.

We, Elias Juliani Fauville de Talleyrand Cheroy, by the Grace of God and the people Emperor of the Sacrum Romanorum Imperium Nationis Germanicæ, hereby announce that her High Well Born Selene Patrizia Ludovisi [IG: .Selene] replaces High Born Angel de Franchimont Yachvili [IG: Angellus], as President of the Imperial Diet Ad Interim. Our Empire has many laws to enact and projects to change. We are not doubting that she will be there to do the work during the absence of His High Born.

We also announce that His Serene Ducal Highness Aislinn Isabeau Borgia [IG: Stormhawk] replaces His Highness Kelian Leonel Peverell [IG: Kelian_] as Imperial King of Arms Ad Interim.

Finally, his High Born Leone Borromeo [IG: Amsterdam707] replaces Her Excellency Lisergica de Curtis [IG: Lisergica] as Imperial Provost ad Interim.

We are convinced that these persons will be able to manage the responsibilities our decision brings.

Signed and sealed in Strasburg on the XXV of December of this year of Grace MCDLXIV.

Elias Juliani Fauville de Talleyrand Cheroy
Emperor of the Sacrum Romanorum Imperium Nationis Germanicae

Andrea Gritti
His Imperial Majesty’s Spokesperson

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[b][size=18]Nominations ad Interim for the Empire[/size][/b]

To all the Imperial people,
To all those who will read or hear the present act.

We, Elias Juliani Fauville de Talleyrand Cheroy, by the Grace of God and the people Emperor of the Sacrum Romanorum Imperium Nationis Germanicæ, hereby announce that her [i]High Well Born Selene Patrizia Ludovisi[/i] [IG: .Selene] replaces [i]High Born Angel de Franchimont Yachvili[/i] [IG: Angellus], as [b]President of the Imperial Diet Ad Interim[/b]. Our Empire has many laws to enact and projects to change. We are not doubting that she will be there to do the work during the absence of His High Born.

We also announce that [i]His Serene Ducal Highness Aislinn Isabeau Borgia[/i] [IG: Stormhawk] replaces [i]His Highness Kelian Leonel Peverell [/i] [IG: Kelian_] as [b]Imperial King of Arms Ad Interim[/b].

Finally, his [i]High Born Leone Borromeo[/i] [IG: Amsterdam707] replaces [i]Her Excellency[/i] Lisergica de Curtis [IG: Lisergica] as [b]Imperial Provost ad Interim[/b].

We are convinced that these persons will be able to manage the responsibilities our decision brings.

Signed and sealed in Strasburg on the XXV of December of this year of Grace MCDLXIV.

[b]Elias Juliani Fauville de Talleyrand Cheroy
Emperor of the Sacrum Romanorum Imperium Nationis Germanicae[/b]
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[b]Andrea Gritti
His Imperial Majesty’s Spokesperson[/b]
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[img]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii523/agritti/21b15pv_zpskxjrncqo.png[/img][/quote]

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Arrival of Oscar 049Lx5Y

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No problem, just give me some time to translate the document.
Once the translation is finished, Oscar hands the document to Fedele.
Here is the translation and I also used the official appellations for the imperial nobles, although in the official French version there are two different appellations used for the "High Born", so I used them both alternatively, even though it's not clear which one is actually correct for this particular old announcement. However, for future announcements the titles can be verified, so as to ensure the use of the proper appellation.
I hope you will be satisfied with the translation though
Oscar smiled.

Announcement:

Quote :: Nominations ad Intérim pour l'Empire

À tout le peuple Impérial
À tous ceux qui liront ou entendront le présent acte.

Nous, Elias Juliani Fauville de Talleyrand Cheroy, par la Grâce de Dieu et du peuple l'Empereur du Sacrum Romanorum Imperium Nationis Germanicæ, annonçons par la présente que Sa Seigneurie Selene Patrizia Ludovisi [IG: .Selene] remplace Sa Grandeur Angel de Franchimont Yachvili [IG: Angellus], en tant que Président Ad Interim de la Diète Impériale. Notre Empire a de nombreuses lois à promulguer et des projets à changer. Nous ne doutons pas qu'elle sera là pour faire le travail pendant l'absence de Sa Grandeur.

Nous annonçons également que Son Altesse Sérénissime Ducale Aislinn Isabeau Borgia [IG: Stormhawk] remplace Son Altesse Kelian Leonel Peverell [IG: Kelian_] en tant que Roi d'Armes Impérial Ad Intérim.

Enfin, Son Illustre Seigneurie Leone Borromeo [IG: Amsterdam707] remplace Son Excellence Lisergica de Curtis [IG: Lisergica] en tant que Prévôt Impérial Ad Intérim.

Nous sommes convaincus que ces personnes sauront gérer les responsabilités que notre décision apporte.

Signé et scellé à Strasbourg le XXV décembre de cette année de Grace MCDLXIV.

Elias Juliani Fauville de Talleyrand Cheroy
Empereur du Sacrum Romanorum Imperium Nationis Germanicae

Andrea Gritti
Porte-parole de Sa Majesté Impériale

Spoiler:

Subject: Re: Arrival of Oscar Tue Aug 17 2021, 14:28

Fedele took the document and said: “You can find the proper appellations here

He then called someone from outside the room: “I hope you do not mind if I have your translation checked by some French-speaking people. I’m afraid my knowledge of French is not good enough”

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No problem, feel free to verify whatever you have to.

Subject: Re: Arrival of Oscar Wed Aug 18 2021, 10:25

"Well" -said Fedele- "You did a very good job. But before I give you the keys, what do you think of these suggestion?"

Quote :: 1) Président Ad Interim de la Diète Impériale>> Président de la Diète Impériale Ad Interim;
2) Nous sommes convaincus que ces personnes sauront gérer les responsabilités que notre décision apporte>> Nous sommes convaincus que ces personnes seront en mesure de gérer les responsabilités que notre décision entraîne;
3) Décembre de cette année de Grace MCDLXIV>> Décembre de l'an de Grâce MCDLXIV

Then he smiled and said: "Anyway, congratulations! You are now a member of the Imperial Scriptorium! Please, do always keep in mind the Charta that I showed you!"

He then stood up and handed him the keys.

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I think those are good suggestions.

He smiles and accepts the keys handed to him.

Thank you very much.

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