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

[genkireaper]

[ It's unclear as to whether or not Botan was paying attention or noticed the woman's practice attempts. However, when there's suddenly a black borderline shooting up to the sky, pink eyes are right towards that direction. After about a moment, Botan cancels her own line to get a closer look, for her own curiosity. It's hard to know if that was actual shadow, or something else that was simply pitch black, but the girl's gears were turning in her mind.

Even more, she's watching as the two kinds of energy sizzle against each other. Was the nature of the two energies opposite enough to cause a conflict, or was the effect similar to hers, but just looked different. ]

What other kinds of things can you do with the dark energy? It looks like there's some conflict, but maybe it just needs something similar but more technical. Maybe one layered along the other, instead of- is the borderline sandwiched between it?

[lookingforhead]

[Celty releases her black border before too long. It...itches. It doesn't hurt her but it's more like a woolen sweater that doesn't fit right. The trick she's copied is certainly potent but she can feel how haphazardly constructed it really is.

She jumps a bit in surprise as Botan is suddenly there and offering commentary, though she chides herself for not expecting it. She did probably just draw a lot of attention with that stunt, potentially anyway.

She shrugs in response to Botan's question but then it turns to an embarassed rolling nod. The borderline burrito truly is a clumsy work here. Pushing it aside she shows the blue haired woman a basic flexing of her control over the shadows, showing of the shapes and flow she can muster.]

[genkireaper]

[ Watching as the shadows change in the types of shapes there were, the young reaper kept a particular amount of interest and focus on it. Even better, it bought her time to figure it all out- or at least come up with a couple of ideas that may or may not work. ]

So, what I've learned about borderlines is that you can choose what and who goes through it. Perhaps, instead of sandwiching it like that, just do an internal layer? I'm not sure if you could weave it through...

[lookingforhead]

[Celty strikes a thoughtful pose and taps the chin of her helmet as she considers the advice. It might help.

She takes out her phone to type up a response.]

The problem I'm running into is trying to make the borderline without accidentally using my shadows out of habit. I think I'm getting better but it's still frustrating.

[genkireaper]

[ That does make things a little tricky. Which has Botan thinking on it for a little bit. ]

Unfortunately, I think our abilities are just different enough that I can't give much advice. You'd already know that your problem is best fixed with practice. The way I was doing my borderline was focusing my spirit energy into the hand that I used to cast the spell.

[ And it looks like those shadow powers aren't exactly the kind of thing you focus into body parts. ]

[lookingforhead]

[Her shadows are more like an extension of her rather than a force she can concentrate, but the talk is giving her a bit of added perspective that might be helpful.]

It's okay. It's something for me to consider. I think my problem is mostly just getting frustrated and it just goes from there.

[Botan's presence was at least calming enough to let her take a step back and think things over.]

Thank you.