July Training

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: August 5
Where: Bishamon's temple, the Far Shore
Summary: Training and informational sessions for newly arrived gods (although there's none this time) 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.




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:

• Get all the information you can handle
• Veteran new 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

[nibelungvalesti]

That is correct. We may do so when you are prepared.

[She is not good at this, as should be obvious, and is mildly relieved he is being pretty downright cheerful about it.]

[wadoichimonji]

I'm totally ready ma'am, so give it your best shot!

[This is not a fight Zoro, please.]

[nibelungvalesti]

I am the Valkyrie. [Her voice resonates with powers, a testament to her divine nature, as she looks up at him.] Grasping thy true name, I bind thee here. With borrowed name, I dub thee my servant. The name answers, the vessel to sound. I call thee as my divine instrument.

Come, Jinki!

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[wadoichimonji]

[Zoro smiles before he transforms into a a sword with white hilt, and, if you shine the light on it right, the blade seems white too.]

You are my goddess now

[It feels weird being a weapon again, but he likes it, it gives him purpose.]

Wanna try a few swings?

[nibelungvalesti]

[The goddess is silent for a moment, as she appraises the sudden sensation flooding her.]

[His power is to give strength and skill to the wielder. Hers enhances the powers of another by touch. And she is a goddess of battle.]

[The sensation is... remarkable.]

[She turns slightly, and with what feels like no more than a flick of the wrist, cuts through a training dummy like so much air. Simply a matter of understanding where to put the blade for maximum effect.]

...You are a shinki well-suited to me.

[wadoichimonji]

[Zoro laughs, making it sound slightly weird without a body really.]

I'm glad you think so! We can make a great pair.

[nibelungvalesti]

We shall. [Almost alarmingly so. This... will make it difficult to train her Einherjar, if her own skills so greatly surpass them than they cannot so much as land a blow.]

Return to thy true form, Zoro.

[wadoichimonji]

[In a flash Zoro is back to his normal self. He stretches his arms over his head and smiles.]

You're a powerful woman, aren't you? I really want to fight you one day.

[nibelungvalesti]

I am a goddess of battle. You should not fear -- I will set you to training the most skilled of my Einherjar. You will provide them with great strength and skill in turn.

[wadoichimonji]

That sounds like a fun time! [He smiles, happy.] I can't wait.

[nibelungvalesti]

You shall not need to, for I have need of such service immediately.

[wadoichimonji]

Fuck yeah!

[Now he's ready, he takes out both his swords, which are always resting on his right side, and he gets into position.]

[nibelungvalesti]

[It is a strange way to hold his swords, but if it works for him she cannot question it.]

[The Valkyrie rises up into the air, drawing her arms across her body as energy streams out from her back in hexagonal patterns. As she spreads her arm, the light coalesces into two massive wings.]

To my side, my noble Einherjar.

[Light flicks off the wings, mere motes, which fall to the ground. Where they touch, warriors coalesce into being -- or at least what pass for warriors. The Valkyrie's Einherjar have been training diligently, but only for a few months. Even under the Battle-Maiden's auspices, they are no unassailable foes.]

[wadoichimonji]

[The way she summons the warriors is, with no other way to describe it, super badass.

Zoro doesn't miss a second, and when the warriors are in front of him he goes straight to battle. Swinging his swords one way and the other, trying to defend and attack at the same time.]

[nibelungvalesti]

[The true strength of these warriors is not how they fight, for each of them is individually no match for Zoro. It is how they coordinate. The lancer falls back to avoid his blows while the swordsman strikes from the side -- and at the same time, the archer raises his bow and fires a shot straight at him.]

[They are, without question, not holding back in the slightest. The weapons are real and deadly.]

[wadoichimonji]

[Zoro moves to cut the arrow in half, stopping its momentum and making it fall lifeless, in two pieces, on the floor.

He uses one sword to push the lance away, moving to hit the warrior in the stomach with the other.]

[nibelungvalesti]

[Well that hardly seems fair.]

[But the swordsman darts back in one smooth motion, letting the blade miss him before he steps in with a downward chop, while the lancer goes for the kick to Zoro's gut.]