August Training

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: August 15
Where: Bishamon's temple, the Far Shore
Summary: Training and informational sessions for newly arrived gods and shinki



In anticipation of the latest round of new arrivals, Heaven has partnered with the new gods and shinki to organize a very helpful informational reception.

Gods and shinki arriving at heaven's meeting hall are, should they allow it, guided kindly towards Bishamon's temple. In that vast complex they are brought to a traditional-style dojo. The gods and shinki are free to take their time during this day to learn about the details of their new life from Amaterasu's shinki or from the many veteran new god and shinki volunteers.




God Training

Unfortunately, Bishamon is away on business today, but her shinki as well as Amaterasu's ever-present shinki and any volunteering gods will offer 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 receive as orientation 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 as well as offering a lecture on the basics of what is expected of a shinki and the importance of teamwork with other shinki and with gods. It is encouraged that shinki group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies.

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.) This is vital for gods who, for example, find themselves with a sword shinki but are at risk of cutting off their own toes.
It's 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

[photoshooter]

Ohh, you're a goddess? What're you the goddess of? Oh, crap, I shouldn't ask that without introducing myself first.

[He laughs awkwardly but his grin's honest enough.]

The name's Prompto! If you see another goddess around with blue hair, she's the one I belong to. Her name's Lucina. Nice to meet you!

[korekara]

Oh, uh-- well, I'm supposed to be Ame-no-Uzume-No-Mikoto! [ and isn't that a mouthful ] So I'm supposed to be the goddess of dawn and just, uh... having a good time! That kinda thing.

But anyway, just call me Honoka! The rest of it's waaaayyy too long. Nice to meetcha, Prompto-kun.

[ She's taking this all remarkably in stride. Visibly, at least. ]

Have you guys been doing any training yet?

[photoshooter]

Um, training? We-ell, not so much. Not together, anyway. Lucina had to go practice her god stuff, and I tried to figure out how to do a borderline, but I couldn't get it to work. Apparently I'm not getting the 'intent' right, or something.

[Magic is bullshit, you heard it here first.]

And then my arm started getting tired so I came here. What about you? Did you already unlock your cool, mysterious god powers?

[korekara]

I did something but you got me on if it's cool and mysterious or what. I can make flowers and uh, that's kind of it right now? I like flowers and everything but it's not really the sorta thing you think of when someone tells you you're a god now.

[ Is someone a little bummed she didn't get flight? She might be. ]

Me and Neku-kun've probably got something a little cooler when we work together but we haven't exactly worked that part out yet...

[photoshooter]

Aw, making flowers is pretty cool! I mean, cooler than not being able to make anything happen, anyway.

[He worked for whole MINUTES, Honoka. ENTIRE DISCERNIBLE UNITS OF TIME. And it was so boring.]

Supposedly I should be able to do something in my, uh... my vessel form? [Is that what it's called?] But my vessel form is a gun, and apparently Lucina's never even seen one before, so we decided to hold off on that entirely until I can teach her basic firearm safety.

[korekara]

A gun, seriously?

[ Apparently, this is more of a cause for concern for Honoka than Actual God Powers but in her defence, guns are an actual tangible weapon and her powers so far have amounted to "would probably be useful for the gardening club at school" ]

You'd think they'd wanna make sure she had something she recognised. Guns are pretty dangerous! But maybe it's like... a bonding things. So you guys can work together on that before you even need to pair up in a fight?