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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-06-16 06:30 pm

June Intro/Training Log

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: July 26
Where: Bishamon's temple, the Far Shore
Summary: Training and informational sessions for newly arrived gods and shinki



The product of many meetings and recommendations, at last it has taken shape. On this day, in anticipation of the new arrivals who appear in a recognized pattern, Heaven has partnered with the new gods and shinki to organize a very helpful informational reception.

The shinki arriving at heaven's meeting hall are, should they allow it, guided kindly towards Bishamon's temple. And in that vast complex they are brought to a traditional-style dojo.

Here the newly arrived gods are gathered, so finding their partner is more simple. The gods and shinki are free to take their time during this day to learn about the aspects of their new life from Amaterasu's shinki, or from the many veteran new god and shinki volunteers.




Divine Bureaucracy

    Wasn't it the newly revamped Shinki Agency's job to assign shinki this time... They thought it was the original team of Amaterasu's shinki's job this one last time before Shinki Agency took over the responsibility. Needless to say, when the shinki wake up at the Meeting Hall, there's a lot of shouting. Eventually, one of the Shinki Agency representatives herds the new shinki together and instructs them to please all go to Bishamonten's temple for the time being and they will send a runner with the god-shinki assignments as soon as they can.

    New gods and old gods alike will not be notified that there is a mix-up unless they come to Bishamon's temple for Training, until the Shinki Agency can figure out what happened.

    Important addendum: For this round, gods still have a vision of how their shinki died, however they can't make out any details, particularly about who they saw die.
    Once a shinki of the Agency gives the god the name of their shinki, the god is then able to find them by name. Once they give their shinki a vessel name the god will have the full vision of how their shinki died.

    This addition comes in response to some questions and need for clarification. Apologies and thank you for your input.


God Training

    Bishamon herself, as well as Amaterasu's ever-present shinki and any volunteering gods, will be the foremost source of information regarding being a god and what is expected of them, such as prayers. It is encouraged that gods group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies.
    Newly arrived gods are still expected to communicate to their shinki the information* they themselves get oriented with when they arrive.


Shinki Training

    Various volunteers are stationed around the building, passing out helpful informational pamphlets. There are many shinki, including Bishamon's and Amaterasu's, who will be more than happy to train in using the borderline and some of the basics of what is expected of a shinki. It is encouraged that shinki group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies.
    Bishamon's lead shinki Kazuma offers a lecture to new arrivals that will thoroughly cover some essential points about teamwork with both shinki and other gods.


Physical Training

    The dojo is stocked with a wide variety of practice weapons, traditional and modern. There are volunteers here as well, willing to assist in basic training. (Or even more advanced sparring, depending on the volunteer.) Essential for gods who, for example, find themselves with a sword shinki but are at risk of cutting off their own toes.
    Also useful for veteran new gods wishing to train with their current partner shinki.


Rest and Refreshments

    There is a garden off the dojo that is free to be used for rest and conversation.
    Should anyone wander outside the designated area, some shinki of Bishamon's will attach themselves to them and not leave them be until they return to the dojo.

    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 just taking a quick break to cool down. Even hand towels are provided by Bishamon's helpful shinki. The Heavens wants everyone to stay in good condition!




In Summary:
  • New characters are welcome to ask old characters if this mix-up is common (spoilers: it's not)
  • New Shinki: Get all the information you can handle from the pamphlets provided (links above and see FAQ)
  • New Gods: take what information you can from Amaterasu's shinki (see FAQ) while waiting to find out if you've been assigned a shinki
  • Veteran gods and shinki are welcome to volunteer showing the ropes
  • Get in some training
  • Don't get dehydrated
  • Spectate if you want
  • Have fun~
priforprince: (brag)

[personal profile] priforprince 2017-07-18 08:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Hibiki folds her arms to watch, then nods. ] A beginning. That might be all you're capable of, for now.

[ She doesn't seem worried about this. That you'd be capable of the same sorts of feats, say, she is was never in doubt.

Not that she can even borderline in the first place, being a God. But it's the idea of the thing. ]
lookingforhead: (Read This 2)

[personal profile] lookingforhead 2017-07-18 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[The helmet shakes in a 'no'. Celty dismisses the scythe and then gestures for Wendy to come closer. She then fishes her phone from her pocket and types something into it, holding it out to be read when she's close enough.]

No, it's a personal thing. I haven't completely worked out the 'Borderline' thing yet, but I'm getting there.

But you were very impressive. Your weapon is very interesting too.
clothes_make_the_man: (small smile)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2017-07-18 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[Forrest looks around, eventually spotting some wooden training dummies.]

Ah... there. Try hitting one of those.

[He holds his arm out, pointing at the one he intends to target.]
clothes_make_the_man: (small smile)

[personal profile] clothes_make_the_man 2017-07-18 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Someone who can change between human and bear forms at will.
put_a_ring_on_it: (focused)

[personal profile] put_a_ring_on_it 2017-07-18 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Unfortunately, yes. Everyone should know how to fight at least a little, with everything that's been happening lately.
fullcowl: (065)

[personal profile] fullcowl 2017-07-19 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
You look really human...?

[Wait is that speciesist?]

Do you turn into a bear?
deniles: (Default)

[personal profile] deniles 2017-07-19 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
And yet you haven't burned your clothes.

[Nope. Turning and following. This is fun.]
deniles: (Default)

[personal profile] deniles 2017-07-19 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
And there. I just solved your bug problem like that.
smilingbullet: icons by player (7.62 Tkiv 85)

[personal profile] smilingbullet 2017-07-19 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
Great!

[ Time to focus the attention on those, then.

The water flies toward it, crashing into it hard, making it shake, and the next ball of water causes a deep groove in it, and the third cuts a hole in its head. ]


Seems like a useful power.
redotiertwo: (lineface)

[personal profile] redotiertwo 2017-07-19 01:38 pm (UTC)(link)
That's one of those universal laws. Laws of physics, laws of gravity, laws of obnoxious sacks of dicks, you know, the standard list.

[It's very scientific and if anyone asks he can probably pull a completely serious study out of his ass somehow.]
meowbel: (HOT PINK)

[personal profile] meowbel 2017-07-19 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Y-Yeah, I'm okay! Don't worry about me, I-I totally got this!

[She said before panting a little. While she might have pushed herself a bit, she was also hoping to impress Ryuji!

...So much for that, right?]
meowbel: (Number 9)

[personal profile] meowbel 2017-07-19 02:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[With that, Mabel started to ponder a little]

Well, let's see, I know that I was thinking to make a pretty cool superhero costume! If we're going to be out and about saving the day, we better get something cool to match!
meowbel: (Talk Love)

[personal profile] meowbel 2017-07-19 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
You want to take a guess?

[She said before leaning in closer with a huge smile on her face]
meowbel: (GO CRAZY!)

[personal profile] meowbel 2017-07-19 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[Despite Hibiki's words, Mabel couldn't help but pout a little. While she was still new to this thing, it was understandable that she didn't quite get everything right just yet.

However...!]


But you think that I could really try and break it? It'll be great if I could!

[When you want to impress a prince, your life was on the life here!!]
declamando: (huh)

[personal profile] declamando 2017-07-19 02:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds like a good idea, since most of what we seem to get from her is very public. Surely there must be a way to meet her privately - she's a high-up figure, but we're all gods or the partners of gods, so there can't be that much of a disparity.

[The old gods do seem to have some prejudices, from what she's heard, but Amaterasu and Bishamon had never seemed to express them, and they're the only older gods Maria has really seen active.]
toremainbehind: ([06] To use our little light)

[personal profile] toremainbehind 2017-07-19 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
What would I do without you, Niles?
nibelungvalesti: (hands clasped)

[personal profile] nibelungvalesti 2017-07-19 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
That is my point. Compare yourself to others, and you will only do your training harm. The pace you must set is the pace that works for you to learn, without slacking, but without forcing yourself.
forreal: (076)

[personal profile] forreal 2017-07-19 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nah, it doesn't take a lot to impress someone like him! He laughs, even if she does seem to be struggling, and he takes one giant leap before scooping Mabel up over his shoulder like a potato sack.]

You totally do.

[And off he goes, running as fast as he can towards the trees he'd indicated earlier, keeping a good hold on her so she doesn't fall.]
cakebuffet: (067)

[personal profile] cakebuffet 2017-07-19 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[She takes the pamphlet from him, frown persisting as she smooths it out with one hand, making it lay as flat against the table as she can-- which isn't saying much. Maybe words and a slice of cake are all he has to offer, but...

She looks up at him again, smiling faintly.]


Whatever happens here, at least I wound up partnered with someone nice.

[She has to wonder if other gods would work so hard just to make their shinki smile.]

You're really kind, Ryuji.
cuteshit: (16)

[personal profile] cuteshit 2017-07-19 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I ain't any kind of bear!

[Because that's what was important there. Right.]
deniles: (Default)

[personal profile] deniles 2017-07-19 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
How so?
priforprince: (sparkle)

[personal profile] priforprince 2017-07-20 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ Hibiki....is not sure, honestly, but that's not going to help the girl adopt the necessary mindset. So she just smiles. ] Believe in me.

[ It is the most beautiful smile she knows how to smile. ]
deniles: (Default)

[personal profile] deniles 2017-07-20 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
You'd be suffering. A lot.
fadingsunshine: (sad 3)

[personal profile] fadingsunshine 2017-07-20 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Her smile drops for a second. She picks it up again, forgetting the man can't see it. She clasps her own hands, nervously.]

Probably. That's what I've been told. Maybe it's because I've never been in real danger here yet, so it's hard to... feel the wish to protect at will.
toremainbehind: ([89])

[personal profile] toremainbehind 2017-07-20 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
Certainly could have used you throughout the beginning of this month.