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

[artificialrose]

Well... This isn't only a place for training. It's actually a god's temple, where she lives with... quite a lot of shinki if I understand correctly.

It's possible that someone might have what we need.

[challengesfate]

[Lucina looks around, hoping to spot someone who seems like they belong here.] That is possible...what does this god look like? I...would not want to ask her by mistake, only to incur her wrath.

[artificialrose]

....Ah.

[Garry purses his lips slightly.]

I'm.... afraid not. But I think she must be nice if she's letting people use her temple to train, so maybe it wouldn't be a problem...?

[challengesfate]

...

[You know what. Maybe they can quick-fix this. Lucina doesn't have anything on her person that could properly attach the dummy's head back on its body, but if she takes a moment to balance it back on...real careful-like...

...

It's lopsided, but the head does seem to oblige and stay upright.]

Maybe if no one uses this one, no one will...notice.

[artificialrose]

[Garry stares at it. Then stares at Lucina. And then.... stares back... at the dummy...]

....I think they might notice it.

[challengesfate]

Only if they look very closely...!

[THIS IS THE BEST IDEA SHE HAS OKAY]

[artificialrose]

If they're fighting, I think they'll be close!

[lUCINA PLEASE.....]

We could at least tie something around it, right!?

[challengesfate]

...Damn.

[LUCINA HOW DID YOU NOT THINK OF THAT...........]

If there is anything to tie that won't be missed...perhaps, are there towels?

[artificialrose]

[ L U C I N A ]

Um- I think so, the shinki who help around here usually give cool handcloths to people after they've been training!

[challengesfate]

We should find one and use it - that should work...

[artificialrose]

Do you think you can keep it alright if I go get one?

[Don't.... don't break anything else, Lucina...]

[challengesfate]

Yes, I think so...it should be fine.

[She actually sounds a little more confident when she says that, and nods firmly. This is a thing she can be relied on to do!]

[artificialrose]

Alright, then I'll be back in a moment.

[Fortunately, long legs means he can hurry quite a bit. It doesn't take long, perhaps five minutes, before he's hurrying back with a damp towel.]

Do you think this will work?

[challengesfate]

[Thankfully, Lucina can be trusted to keep her word - she's kept the head on the dummy, holding it with both hands and staring into its blank face as if she's concentrating very hard. People have...looked at her questioningly before backing away.

Honey you're not being subtle.]

Hm? Oh - yes, that should be fine!

[artificialrose]

[Lucina... Are you okay... Garry doesn't question it too much as he goes over to start winding the towel around the neck.]

What kind of knot do you even use for this sort of thing...?