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]

"Let loose a little"? [The Valkyrie can barely comprehend the statement, and not just because it's slang.] Do you believe the mantle of godhood can be shed based on location? That I can stop being the Valkyrie at a whim?

[heatupnever]

[Godh— Oh. Huh.] Guess not, my bad. But, uh, did they let you stay as Valkyrie, or are you called something else now?

[nibelungvalesti]

Your question is not so simply answered. I am the Valkyrie as much as you are yourself. However, this world does not have a mantle of deification for the Valkyrie, though positions for many other Aesir exist. Therefore I have been assigned the mantle of Osiris.

[A god is now another god. See why this is confusing?]

[heatupnever]

[Seems to her like that would be even more of a reason to slack off, but she gets the part about it being herself and all.]

Guess you're pulling double duty. You okay with that?

[nibelungvalesti]

[Literally incapable of slacking off. Maybe someday in the future, but at this moment, she's a sword being wielded; there is little she can do but cut.]

There is little difference between the two duties. Destroy the enemies of Heaven, train warriors to stand against those enemies.

[She is also vastly underselling the other parts of godhood, such as answering prayers, out of this attitude.]

[heatupnever]

Well, that... [... Depends on whether they can agree with Heaven, but if Lenneth considers Heaven her boss, maybe that would be an unwise thing to say.]

I don't know if we're supposed to be training shinki to be warriors. [And if they are, then that's another thing she's been slacking on. Heh.] Seems more like a partner thing, from the looks of it. I guess they've been having trouble with that, though.

[nibelungvalesti]

[The statement elicits surprise from the Valkyrie. Not much, but even a slight show of it on her face is a great deal from her.]

How else would they aid us in defeating the ayakashi? A partner is of no aid in battle if they sit to one side and observe.

[heatupnever]

Not that, exactly... I wasn't a god before I came here, so I didn't know how to do it at first, either.

[She did get it explained to her, though, so there's that. Or should have been, if she'd payed enough attention, which it turns out she didn't.]

I don't know how shinki do their thing. Though, I guess that's what this session is for. You're thinking of training your shinki?

[nibelungvalesti]

We cannot rely on having our shinki in their transformed state at all times. There will be times, perhaps many times, in which two bodies are superior to one. Therefore, shinki must be able to fight.

[She isn't confining this to her shinki, either. The Valkyrie's principles are straightforward and uncompromising.]

[heatupnever]

[Now that's something she can get behind.]

Looks like you've thought this out. Well, it would be kinda weird for shinki to be transformed all the time, anyway.

But, y'know, since there's no coating, how are you going to train?

[nibelungvalesti]

My sword has an ether coating. [Which is really the most important thing. Other gods do not seem to have the strength that divinity ought to come with...] Though if others need that resistance, I can perhaps provide.