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

[swimteamidol]

[Blinking, You glances at this newcomer.]

The pamphlet says to shape your hand like a halberd. I think-[She moves her hand so it's like an L with the thumb and index finger.]-they mean something like this?

[ittenbari]

[Sakon mimics her with his own hand and looks down at it. You can kind of see the wheels turning in his head.]

Yeah, something like that? Maybe two fingers?

[He tries it again and frowns. Maybe he should be going to the training sessions after all...]

Are there pictures?

[swimteamidol]

[You watches him before shaking her head.]

No. Just descriptions of how to do it... Hmmm... maybe we have to really think hard about making a line?

[This would be easier if there was someone to show them an example.]

[ittenbari]

Yeah, you do! That's how I got it to work before! You just kind of think about it really hard and point!

[He steps back and mimics how he did it before, minus the actual "making a line" part, then looks back down at the pamphlet.]

But maybe that's not the right way to do it?

[swimteamidol]

[Mimicking him, she nods to herself.]

I don't think I can do it... oh! What if it only works when you're in danger?

[ittenbari]

I got it to work when I wasn't! That's kinda the only time I got to use it, too...

[He droops a little.]

That's probably why I'm so bad at shinki stuff, you know? I need to get out there and do things!

[swimteamidol]

Same here. I've only ever been on missions with Luna-sama where she was using my vessel form to fight. I've never had to do any of this other stuff mentioned in the pamphlet.

[She doesn't look too happy herself. Being a shinki was rough.]