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

[nibelungvalesti]

You are stronger than you appear. [Says the goddess half a foot shorter who is not putting her full effort into this spar, because that would be brutal. She disengages with a sharp ring of metal on metal, dodging backwards once again to retake a guard position.]

[declamando]

My circumstances back home meant I needed to be. [As soon as Lenneth disengages, Maria hops backwards herself, landing in a ready position in case Lenneth was going to choose to follow up rather than guard. As an idol in public and a warrior in private, being stronger than she appears had been vital to Maria's position.

Once it becomes obvious Lenneth has returned to guarding, Maria darts forward again, going for a heavier side shot than the glancing blow she'd done earlier.]

[nibelungvalesti]

[The shield attempts to intercept her path, but not swiftly enough -- the blow strikes past it and slams into the Valkyrie's armor, forcing a hiss of breath from between her teeth as she recoils from it. The sword in Maria's hands might as well be diamond; the ether coating makes it truly unbreakable.]

[declamando]

[Having gotten a successful hit in, Maria attempts to follow up, changing the angle of the sword and striking out again in pursuit of the recoil. Perhaps pushing her advantage isn't the cautious move, but she tends not to be as much like that in combat.]

[nibelungvalesti]

[Caution is overrated. At least the Valkyrie's style says as much, as she whips her sword around in what is less of a parry and more of a violent stroke aimed at Maria's weapon instead of her body.]

[declamando]

[Taking a cue from Lenneth's earlier test strike, Maria catches the harsh slash on the edge of her blade, pushing back against it with just as much strength as she had earlier. If incaution bears the better chance of winning here, then so be it.]

[nibelungvalesti]

[Interesting. Maria is adapting her style to mirror the Valkyrie's own. She is not sure this is the wisest course -- particularly as she is a goddess, and thus possessed of ample strength.]

[A trick, then. The Valkyrie allows her blade to yield slightly, but this ruse is only to draw Maria off-balance before she strikes out with one leg in a vicious kick.]

[declamando]

[It's a good move - Maria goes to press her advantage against the feint, and as such, she doesn't have the space to dodge the kick effectively when it comes. Though she doesn't let out more than a bitten-down grunt of pain, she does lose her footing for a moment, leaving her open to a potential follow-up.]

[nibelungvalesti]

[Though Lenneth strikes out with her sword, she checks the blow well before it can find flesh. Which leads her to a though.]

Perhaps you should consider armor such as mine.

[declamando]

[At the very least, Maria doesn't let that go unanswered, bringing her sword down to parry even though Lenneth checks her own blow, and even though she's just barely refound her balance. It's close, but she might have been able to stop it even without the check.]

My Symphogear is basically a suit of armour. I'm not sure wearing armour constantly would be practical for me, though.

[nibelungvalesti]

You do not need to wear it constantly. But in preparation for battle, it might aid. You do not lack for strength, so a breastplate at least should be no challenge.

[Her own certainly doesn't compromise her movements; nothing slow about the way she presses forward on the attack, sword flickering through broad sweeps to keep Maria off-balance and on the defensive.]

[declamando]

I suppose not, but we do have rather a lot of surprise attacks. And I'd have to get hold of one, unless your power extends to that as well.

[The constant attacks make it hard for Maria to press back properly, so for the moment, she merely goes with it and keeps moving, not finding a firm balance yet but also trying not to allow herself to be caught off-guard in one place.]

[nibelungvalesti]

Of course. How else could it be?

[She is impressed with Maria's tenacity and resilience in the face of the attacks. The woman is well-suited to be a god.]

[She disengages abruptly, jumping back several feet.]

[declamando]

[Maria seems a little surprised by the sudden disengage, and remains on her guard even with the newfound distance between them. She continues moving, partially in case Lenneth intends to attack again, and partially to see if there's a good angle to try another attack from.]

I didn't want to assume. It seems like a lot to ask of one person.

[nibelungvalesti]

I am not a person. I am a goddess.

[And that means, at least to her, that a very qualitative difference exists.]

[To test Maria, she shifts slightly, seeming to expose a vulnerability between her foremost shield and her sword, held at her side as it is. Strike on her flank and it might succeed...?]

[declamando]

A lot to ask of one being, then. [Maria's point had been more that she personally didn't feel comfortable asking that much of someone, but explaining it in detail isn't really an option right now.

Maria's eyes narrow a little at the revealed weak spot - it comes a little too easily to not be a trap. But after a moment of consideration, she settles on going for it anyway. So she darts forward, bringing her sword around on the same side as Lenneth would have to swing hers to most easily counter in hopes that it'll ease her blocking for the inevitable intercept, and keeping her balance light and ready to shift at a moment's notice so she can dodge effectively.]

[nibelungvalesti]

[Interesting. Rather than attempt to intercept the blow, the Valkyrie simply darts backwards, then steps forward with her sword already swinging in a counterstrike.]

I am a goddess.

[declamando]

[Maria brings her sword up to catch the blow, the movement it took to counter having given her the moment she needed to prepare for it and move her sword up a little further than she would have needed to for the planned strike.]

It's a matter of personal manners. I don't like to impose.

[nibelungvalesti]

Ridiculous. Gaining strength to do your duty better is of benefit to us all. [She disengages again with the harsh sound of metal on metal.] You are a skilled opponent. I must consider how best to train you further.

[declamando]

You're right, but to place all of that burden on one person seems harsh to me, goddess or not. [Maria leaps back as well, weapon still at the ready, but not engaging again unless Lenneth does, since it seems like the woman has gotten a gauge of her skill.] If taking your time to think of something brings a more productive result, then I'm prepared to wait for your judgement.

[nibelungvalesti]

The duties of divinity are great indeed. Such is godhood.

[No, she is satisfied for now, and sheaths her sword without further aggression.] It seems to me that what you need most is experience. You possess both technique and physical fitness for battle.

[declamando]

I suppose so. [It still doesn't really feel right to Maria, but she'll leave trying to argue it.

Lenneth's summation gets a short nod, as Maria lowers her sword as well and returns to a more casual stance.] I usually fight against things, not with things, if that makes sense. It's definitely not common for me to use a sword against someone else who has one.

[nibelungvalesti]

And against the ayakashi, that is likely to continue. Nevertheless, skill and technique have value.

[declamando]

They do remind me a lot of Noise in some ways. But I can't discount the idea that we'll have other enemies to fight than them, and I would like more experience wielding a standard weapon.

[She seems both thoughtful about and open to the prospect.]

[nibelungvalesti]

[The Valkyrie nodded, brusque and businesslike.] I advise you to make use of my temple. I will open it for training, which most here sorely need.