June Intro/Training Log

[godsoffortune]

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~

Comments

[artificialrose]

Let's try! No one is around, so I don't think anyone will get hurt.... There's no better time.

[fortunesmiles]

Let's see, then...

[And Komaeda gestures in front of him, in a rising motion. On command, a cluster of thick, thorny vines erupt from the ground, rising higher than Komaeda is tall. Each one is thicker around than Komaeda's forearm, and together they create an impassable thicket out of a roughly 4x4 area.]

Fascinating! [Komaeda approaches them, touching one of the vines; avoiding the thorns isn't particularly difficult, as they're somewhat widely spaced on the vines. That may be because each thorn is roughly the size of a man's fist. To his not-quite surprise - somehow, it's as if he already knew - the vine doesn't feel like plant fibers at all. It feels more like stone in the shape and color of a vine, a mere mimicry of what it's supposed to represent. Clearly these are durable things.

Komaeda also senses he could have a lot more control in regards to what they do, but he hadn't really been exerting any when he'd called on Garry's power.]

You're quite a powerful shinki, Garry.

[artificialrose]

[Somehow, it's still amazing to him that he can do all of these things: creating a giant spear of fire, summoning enormous vines. Even though he's stuck in Komaeda's hand, he still almost wants to lean closer as well to see the vines closer as well.]

Ah.... I'm glad! I have no idea what I'm doing, but it looks like things will be alright.



....But do you know how I become a human again?

[Please tell him he's not trapped like this forever.]

[fortunesmiles]

I do, although it's one of those things where I don't really know how I know it. [And he extends his hand in front of him, holding the lighter flat on his palm.] Come, Garry!

[And sure enough, Garry will find himself re-materializing in his own familiar body, in front of Komaeda.]

See? Nice and painless all around!

[artificialrose]

[What's even more impressive to him is that he doesn't even wobble as Komaeda calls his name- he's just right there. Blinking, Garry looks over himself, adjusting his coat just to give his hands something to do.]

It really was... Well, it's not like I'm going to complain. 'Painless', especially.

[fortunesmiles]

It's been a pretty confusing day for everyone, I guess. But I think things are looking up! I look forward to working with you, Garry. Trash like me is hardly suitable to be a god, but considering you're relying on me, I'll do my best I can as yours.

[artificialrose]

I think that's all I can ask for, right?

[And maybe eventually he'll be able to get him to stop referring to himself as trash...]

I heard there were things for god to attend, weren't there? Did you plan on going?