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

[challengesfate]

Oh - yes, I know that much. I won't say anything about it. [She'd already had the very upsetting experience of seeing her new perky buddy die at something she has no name for.] But...hm. I think...it would be a poor thing to ask others how they used to be, if they're not the same here. And I don't - I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to him.

[Prompto is so good, Nari. He's just. He exudes good. She can't let him get hurt.]

But I wouldn't want to treat a shinki as lesser because of that. It seems to me they put quite a lot on the line in that position, and...I want to respect that. Does that make sense?

[nolittlesecret]

[Hearing her talk like that does put him at ease. So, this was a god that he could see having a good relationship with their shinki. That's reassuring.]

It does.... you're a good person. [Whoever you are.]

[challengesfate]

[Eh...?]

Um...thank you? I don't see why that's especially worthy of note. I would do the same at home, and have done so.

[nolittlesecret]

You're gonna meet people here that aren't kind, aren't nice, but they pretend to be. You're going to meet people so self-centered you want to hit them. Then there's those who don't treat shinki as people, they treat them as objects.

[What he's trying to say is...] If you have a soft or weak heart, you might find it hard to remain a good person for long.

[challengesfate]

...I can't imagine myself following that sort of example.

[She knows better than to treat anyone as an object, even if they can transform into one.]

Worse trials have tried to best me. If I had fallen then, I would not be here now - and I don't plan on faltering.

[nolittlesecret]

[Such a good person... Please, don't ever break.]

I'll take your word for it, kiddo. If it gets too rough, there's plenty of people to go to for help.

[challengesfate]

[Even the apocalypse couldn't break Lucina. She'll be okay.]

I'm glad to hear it. Much of this realm is...out of my depth, but so far I have encountered many people who are happy to help. Already, I find myself very grateful.

[nolittlesecret]

We're all in the same boat, as gods or shinki. It's my home now, and I know I'm not the only one who thinks so. Who knows... you might start thinking it's home, too.

[challengesfate]

Hm. I...suppose I would not be adverse to the idea.

[Her world is safe, and there is likely no path to her time. The past was too small for two Princess Lucinas.]

I had no destination in mind before I found myself here.

[nolittlesecret]

No home either? Kinda sucks, don't it.

[It's a depressing thought.]

This place has its flaws. I have to learn how to read another language unless I wanna take a translator everywhere.

[challengesfate]

I made my peace with that when I first left. [She had no choice but to make her peace.] And if languages and words are all that might be troublesome, I suppose it could be worse.

[nolittlesecret]

............. It can get a lot worse.

[challengesfate]

...Hmmm.

[Oh goody.]

Then I shall have to be sure I'm ready.

[nolittlesecret]

Good. Don't get involved in Near Shore wars. Stick to the prayers and whatever the old gods ask us to.

[Hmm... So, it should be about time to go back to training. So he stretches and yawns.]

Anyways. Break time is over for me. Gotta go find my shinki.