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

[freezetheheavens]

[Please, please tell him you think he's an alien. Yosuke will be rewarded with the blankest look ever known in history.

He studies him, however, trying to get a better read on his new shinki. He's nervous, that much the god can already tell. In a way, it makes him wonder if Yosuke has seen the pamphlets that are usually distributed to shinki upon arrival or if he's met anyone who's given him enough information to work with.

But he does give a nod.]

The monsters are called ayakashi. They can only be killed off with a Rend spell cast by a god and shinki pair.

[Toushirou tilts his head to the side just slightly.] By giving you name, you take on a vessel form that will aid in fighting ayakashi.

[Considering that he's already faced off against a few ayakashi, he can confirm it.]

[trashcrash]

[Don't tempt him man, or he just might.]

Ayakashi, right! [He raises his index finger in recognition.] That's the name. I heard they're causing trouble for the living. [And the dead, but he'd rather not think about the part where they eat shinki.

The stuff about... rending and becoming a vessel is still sort of alien to him, though.] So I'll turn into... something, and then we can use that rend thing to clean up those monsters. Sounds simple enough. [He nods. For now, he gets the gist of it.

But he does have one, somewhat unrelated question.]

... Hey, since you're a god, you have a temple, right? [Suddenly, he sounds almost excited.]

[freezetheheavens]

We can work to figure out what your vessel form is like if you'd want. The naming ritual won't take too long.

[In a way, he is curious about what kind of form Yosuke would end up taking.

But at the question, he raises an eyebrow and he nods.]

I do.

[trashcrash]

Yeah? We can?! [There's the excitement again.] Alright man, let's do it! I hope my form's something badass. [Like... a shotgun! Or a war axe.

... Could this guy actually lift a war axe?]

Should we do that here? Or go to your temple? [And since he got started on that subject...] What's the temple like, anyway? Big?

[If it's not cool enough, he's totally gonna renovate.]

[freezetheheavens]

If only you can choose what form you can turn into.

[but yes, Toushirou can lift a war axe. He's tiny and may seem lanky, but he's strong.]

We can do that at the temple. [A pause.] Yes, and it's on a mountain.