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

[letteropener]

Alicorn, but yes. [Celestia giggles into a hoof, embarrassed and not at all Princessly for the moment at having been caught.] I know I shouldn't, but...

[tacomeme]

[He's heard the term falicorn before, but she looks similar enough that he gets the idea]

Alicorn. And well, this is supposed to be for ALL of us, so it's not really fair for you to get left out, right?

[letteropener]

Oh, well, I can't complain at all. There are things here I can eat, and I'm sure most everyone, god or shinki, has a food or a treat they simply can't get here normally.

[tacomeme]

True... most of the things I ate at home are here, but it's not made EXACTLY the same way.

[He ponders- he can't expect a shop to make miso soup just like his mom used to, but maybe he can help someone else feel less homesick?]

What kind of treats are you missing?

[letteropener]

Hay sandwiches. [So prompt, they must have been on her mind.] And to be honest, I barely ever get those at home, either. I'm expected to have regal and dignified foods all the time, instead of what I might actually want.

[tacomeme]

Hay sandwiches? Well, that wouldn't be too hard to do, right? I mean, it's not like there's much hay in the city like this, but there must be farmland outside it somewhere...

[letteropener]

Undoubtedly so, and I hope to have the luxury of going to look one day. Somehow, with prayers and training and various events we gods ought to make appearances at, I never seem to have the time. Some things never change!

[tacomeme]

I have rice growing at my temple even though I don't really look after it. Maybe another temple has hay... I'll ask around later.

Though you're used to it? Were you a god before coming here too?

[letteropener]

No, no. I was, I am, a Princess of Equestria. The Princess of the Day, so my duties involved laws and decrees and diplomacy and royal appearances and raising the sun -- all very important, all constantly necessary.