013 | Down To Business

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone!
What: Training
When: Morning June 16
Where: Bishamon's temple
Summary: Training sessions for everyone to learn more about their abilities and jobs!



Many people have been wanting to know more about their abilities and what they are required to do here in the Far Shore. So, in conjunction with Bishamonten, the Heavens have seen fit to offer an open training session for everyone to participate in. Here you will be able to learn anything and everything about what you should be able to do and what is expected of you in your new positions.

Bishamon's temple is sweeping and gorgeous, having previously been home to hundreds of shinki. She has graciously offered to hold this training session and will be available to help anyone who needs it.



Equipment

Various kinds of mannequins and dummies have been provided for practice, as well as targets that are either stationary or move, depending on your will. Punching bags, jumping blocks, and a large pool area have also been provided for your use, so that you can find a tool for pretty much anything that you might need to practice. Plenty of practice weapons of various weights, sizes, and shapes are also available upon request from any of the many white-clad shinki that are also attending today.

God Training

Bishamon herself will be the foremost source of information regarding being a god and what is expected of you. It is also encouraged that gods group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies. Random groupings can be provided by the mods or you may come up with your own groupings together.

Shinki Training

Various shinki are available to help with shinki training, including Kazuma and all of Bishamon's shinki. Additionally, the white-clad shinki will be more than happy to train you on using the borderline and some of the basics of what is expected of a shinki. It is also encouraged that shinki group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies. Random groupings can be provided by the mods or you may come up with your own groupings together.

Refreshments

There is a refreshments table provided. It is covered with light snacks and various kinds of hydrating drinks. There is a little sitting area set up for people to relax in after they have finished their training or if they're even just taking a quick break to cool down. The Heavens want you to stay in good condition!

In Summary:

• Use the state of the art equipment
• Learn about your job
• Form groups to practice
• Don't get dehydrated
• Spectate if you want
• Have fun~

Comments

[declamando]

That's just all the more reason to keep trying until you succeed. [There's a more serious note to Maria's tone at that, though there's also something almost encouraging to it as well.]

Once you do get the hang of it, it should give both yourself and your god quite an edge.

[thevanguard]

[ That gives him pause and he glances back down at his hand once more in sudden intense speculation. ]

You think so?

[ That... might not be so bad, actually, he thinks. He still hasn't met his god yet, but he's not exactly opposed to being useful. ]

[declamando]

[The spark of interest is a little surprising to Maria, but after a moment, she straightens up a little from her place against the table, a more knowing and formidable look on her eyes.]

If it's a power of your own, outside what this place gives to you, then yes. And fire with the right control has to be an asset if you find yourself in trouble.

[Even with some gods, since Maria knows by now not all of them get combative god powers, not even the normal humans.]

[thevanguard]

Huh.

[ He's actually looking a little intrigued at that, almost anticipating the possibility and it does wonders for his outlook about all this. ]

Maybe you're right. I mean, I still can't control it, but if I can learn that, it might be pretty awesome, right?

[declamando]

[It's rather obvious that the idea of this offers some kind of interest or encouragement to the boy, and Maria offers a slight smile and a confident nod.]

I think it would be. And if it's your power, it only makes sense to know how to wield it properly.

[thevanguard]

Yeah, I guess.

[ He can't really argue with that logic, after all. ]

I'll keep trying. But someone's gonna get pissed if I burn all their training dummies down.

[declamando]

[That comment is so against the line of the seriousness with which Maria had been taking this that she can't help but laugh a little.]

Well, they did invite all of us here to practice together, and I imagine some gods have destructive powers like that, so I don't think it would be that much of a surprise to them.

[thevanguard]

You think?

[ Yata scratches his head before glancing back to the training grounds, more intrigued now. ]

Maybe I'll try that, then. I was trying not to break too much shit since I just got here, but if other people are, it shouldn't be a big deal, right?

[ How's that for logic. ]

[declamando]

This is Bishamon's estate, isn't it? Or as far as I know. And she is a war god.

[Hence, a war god is probably more than used to things being destroyed around them. Maria's not so much encouraging the destruction as the learning control over his fire, but if one requires the other...]

If it's for the sake of learning, I'm sure they'll understand.

[thevanguard]

[ He's pretty sure people aren't actually that chill in reality, but what does he know? He just got here and maybe gods are different? She seems decent enough anyway.

Which has him looking a little embarrassed again as he glances at her from out of the corner of his eye. ]

Yeah, maybe. I guess you could be right. Well, uh. Thanks?

[declamando]

[While Maria does occasionally poke a bit of fun at people who are obviously flustered around her, this guy just seems to be having a bit of trouble with her presence in general, so she just laughs slightly and waves a hand.]

It's no trouble. The better knowledge we all have of our abilities, the better we can work together against our enemies.