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

[kokuyoyo]

I see.... I'll keep it all in mind.

[Slashing more than stabbing, arms unless you can reach groin or knees or ankles.... Got it. Chikusa holds his hand out for the knife.]

Are there any particular ways to hold it?

[reformedsinner]

Quite a few, but all you really need to do is wrap your fingers around the handle and make sure your thumb is out of the way.

[Hakkai demonstrates, tucking his thumb safely down over his fingers.]

You wouldn't want it to be in the way of your attack.

[kokuyoyo]

Good.... I'd rather a simple weapon....

[His yoyos are complex enough. While Chikusa wouldn't trade them for anything else- they have pros he quite appreciates- it also means he doesn't really care for learning more complex weapons.]

[At least, not right now, when all of his studying is going into spells anyway.]

[reformedsinner]

I do recommend you practice with it to get a sense of how it feels and how much force you'll need to use when you attack.

[He nods politely to Chikusa. Straightforward doesn't necessarily mean easy.]

[kokuyoyo]

I know.... I'm not interested in accidentally losing my grip on it and stabbing myself my accident.

[There's a low sigh. That'd just be embarrassing.]

[reformedsinner]

Oh, good! That would be embarrassing.

[Did you hope to leave that politely unspoken, Chikusa? Too bad.

It really would be, of course. Hakkai would not heal him without teasing.]

But a little practice should help you get the feel of it before you expect to use it in combat.

[kokuyoyo]

[Hakkai, no. Chikusa deadeyes him- well more than usual- and sighs.]

Yes. It would. [Are you happy now, you troll?] Anyway... That's what these events are for anyway, right...? Practice?

[reformedsinner]

Exactly!

[He chuckles, and waves a hand in the general direction of the practice dummies set up along the side of the dojo.]

I'll leave you to it. Let me know if you have any other questions?

[kokuyoyo]

Yeah. [There's a small nod.] I'll let you know how it goes... .

[Or if he just wants more tips. Either way, he starts to shuffle away to go learn new and exciting forms of murder.]