godsoffortune: (baths)
The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-07-16 08:52 pm

July Training

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~
oneblackcat: (huh?)

[personal profile] oneblackcat 2017-07-23 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Omi looks at the other in slight horror. On his fourth...?]

Why does that keep happening? Is it normal for shinki to be reassigned that often?

[The idea makes him profoundly uneasy.]
ittenbari: (duh)

[personal profile] ittenbari 2017-07-24 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
People keep telling me it is, so I guess I'm better off believing them.

[That's about the only way he's been able to get by.]

Gods just...disappear sometimes.

[He mimes a little "poof!" to go along with that.]

One day they're there and the next the whole temple and everything has disappeared.
oneblackcat: (uneasy glance)

[personal profile] oneblackcat 2017-07-29 08:15 am (UTC)(link)
[That makes Omi profoundly uneasy.]

They just leave? Temple and everything?
ittenbari: (sideeye)

[personal profile] ittenbari 2017-07-30 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah...

[He's starting to have nightmares about it at this point.]

I think maybe sometimes they know... One of mine left manju behind for us and I kind of ate them all at once. I mean, they coulda disappeared with the temple too, after a while, so...
oneblackcat: (worry)

[personal profile] oneblackcat 2017-07-30 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Omi looks at him sympathetically.]

That's awful...
ittenbari: (duh)

[personal profile] ittenbari 2017-07-31 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Sakon shuffles his feet and looks sheepish.]

Yeah...uh...sorry for bringing the mood down.

[He waves his hand, like he's trying to clear the negativity out of the air.]

I'm sure everything will be fine!
oneblackcat: (sobering thoughts)

[personal profile] oneblackcat 2017-08-01 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
No, I think it's important to know. Thanks for telling me...

Sorry you haven't had better luck.
ittenbari: (blush)

[personal profile] ittenbari 2017-08-03 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, it's okay! I bounce back! People look after you even if you don't have a god, you know.

[At the time, it kind of hurt because no one offered to take him on as a shinki, even if they were willing to extend their hospitality otherwise. Now that he's assigned again, he can think of it all in a more positive light.]
oneblackcat: (skeptical)

[personal profile] oneblackcat 2017-08-06 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[Omi supposes that's meant to be a reassurance, but he takes little comfort in it. He doesn't like the idea of not having a god. Not one bit. It meant you were alone. Alone in a crowd, but still alone.]

That kind of thing shouldn't happen, though. Where are shinki supposed to go? Isn't the god the one who provides shelter for them?
ittenbari: (duh)

[personal profile] ittenbari 2017-08-08 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
Well, yeah, but most gods will let you couch surf for a while.

[He's certainly done his share.]

I guess if you can't find anyone to take you in, you kinda...I don't know. Hang out wherever you can? The people in charge of this stuff will hook you up with a new god eventually if no one decides to take you before that.
oneblackcat: (frozen)

[personal profile] oneblackcat 2017-08-13 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[If no one takes you. As in, if you're not wanted? The very thought is upsetting beyond reason. It fills him with anxiety and makes his insides hurt.]

...Why are we even here in that case? [He asks with despair in his voice. As though it were already his situation.]
ittenbari: (oh hell no)

[personal profile] ittenbari 2017-08-16 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
Uh...

[Crap. He's really done it now hasn't he?]

Gods need us, you know? Sometimes it just...kinda...you know...and they just...

[He's not helping at all. Dammit.]
oneblackcat: (D:)

[personal profile] oneblackcat 2017-08-20 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Except they clearly don't if it's so common for shinki to not have one, right? Even temporarily. It sounds more and more like it's shinki that need gods, but not vice versa.]

They just what?
ittenbari: (what no)

[personal profile] ittenbari 2017-08-22 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Crap.]

Disappear. And stuff. I guess they go home? I don't know. But like I said, there's always someone else to get assigned to.
oneblackcat: (Just back away slowly...)

[personal profile] oneblackcat 2017-08-28 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Omi chooses not to say anything more about it. He's just getting more upset and there are no satisfying answers to be had here, it seems. Subject change, subject change...]

Y-yeah... So, how do you like your current god?
ittenbari: (Default)

[personal profile] ittenbari 2017-08-28 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
He's great! We're still kinda getting to know each other, but he's really cute and he cooks really tasty food!

[He takes a breath because he definitely has more to say that he needs the air for. It's about the only chance to interrupt him.]