godsoffortune: (bridge)
The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2018-03-16 07:00 pm

March Training

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: October 25th
Where: Outside the Meeting Hall, the Far Shore
Summary: Training and informational sessions for newly arrived gods and shinki



Gods and shinki arriving at heaven's meeting hall are, should they allow it, guided to the Meeting Hall, where a traditionally styled dojo and training ground have been made available for the day. 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

    Newly arrived gods are escorted into what looks like an old, large warehouse behind the Meeting Hall for an informational meeting covering the basics of proper god behavior. Several chairs have been moved in, but they're squeezed together between packed shelves and boxes of old ritual clothing, scrolls and rusty or chipped household goods. A minor deity is giving the speech, and none of the white-robed shinki enter. They are encouraged to discuss the information with each other and ask questions of more experienced gods, as well as instructed to guide their new shinki appropriately.


Shinki Training

    Various shinki in the white-and-gold of Amaterasu's hosuehold are stationed around the dojo, passing out helpful informational pamphlets. They will be happy to instruct the newcomers in the use of the borderline as well as offering an explanation of what is expected of a shinki and the importance of teamwork with other shinki and with gods. Shinki are encouraged to work together to practice what they've learned and discuss their perspectives.

    Back copies of the "From Ama" magazine, including puff pieces about new or rising gods or successful shinki, advice columns for resolving problems between gods and shinki, temple photographs and other articles of interest to gods and shinki, have been brought out in boxes and piled up next to a table holding a few remaining copies of the shinki questionnaire for any new shinki who want to keep one around until they can answer the included questions.

      What is your name?

      What is your god's name?

      How do you see your duties as a shinki?

      What is your favorite part of life with your god?

      What is your least favorite part of life with your god?

      What advice would you like to give your god?

      Do you wish to be assigned to a different god? []Y []N


Physical Training

    The dojo is stocked with a wide variety of practice weapons, traditional and modern, to offer some practice opportunity to 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. Several magically animated straw-stuffed training dummies, many of which have been carefully mended and patched with neat black stitching, are set up on the lawn with a white-robed shinki hovering nearby to watch over them. They make good training partners, although anyone who comes too close risks being targeted for a sparring match whether they wanted one or not.

    The white-robed shinki are still busy cleaning and preparing the Meeting Hall for the big annual meeting of the gods. They'll recruit anyone who looks as though they're not too busy in order to help scrub floors, weed, sweep paths and walkways, and shoo away any unwelcome little spirits that are hiding away in dark corners of the hall. Heavy lifting is good exercise... right?


Rest and Refreshments

    There are casks of fresh, cold water near the dojo to make sure no one gets dehydrated, but for those who've finished working, hot tea and enough seasonal treats are available to make it look as though the Heavens bought out an entire sweet shop. They're being distributed by a few shinki in indigo-blue and plain brown robes with the sleeves tied back, who aren't above teasing the newcomers a bit.

    Young shinki are playing in the nicely manicured garden, trying to catch crayfish at the lake edge, dashing around playing tag and hide-and-seek. Just be careful you don't get caught in the middle of a game of "Kagome"! If you do, you'll really be stuck until you guess someone's name.




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
  • Enjoy a traditional tea
  • Spectate if you want
  • Have fun~
abgrund: (せめて一矢を)

[personal profile] abgrund 2018-03-22 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Ain shakes his head, his hair swishing a little ]

Not yet.

[ .... was that supposed to happen? ]
yousaytron: (That's a goosh.)

[personal profile] yousaytron 2018-03-22 01:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[That's a fair enough point, in all honesty.]

Still, I... don't think I've ever seen anything like that before. That was pretty amazing.
reformedsinner: (elementary my dear dragon)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2018-03-22 02:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I practiced against real ayakashi. It was more effective than trying to imagine enemies.

You shouldn't practice alone, though -- bring a shinki who's more confident with their borderlines, so that you have a way to keep the ayakashi away if you can't cast it.

[He shrugs, and adds:] Add will feel it if you're hurt, but it won't injure him.
reformedsinner: (mister manners)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2018-03-22 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
That's right. You'll want to practice teleportation -- every god can do it, and it's the best way to run if you're being attacked by ayakashi.

You can also ask other shinki to work with you, too, if they're willing.
priforprince: (nose)

[personal profile] priforprince 2018-03-22 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
My overwhelming class is what renders this impossible.

[ just stop talking now, hibiki ]
priforprince: (eyebrows)

[personal profile] priforprince 2018-03-22 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I was seeking solitude.

[ Present company presumably excepted. Still, this is exactly when a child shinki, overeagerly washing the floor, bumps into the chair.

Hibiki twitches. ]
priforprince: (kanjiru)

[personal profile] priforprince 2018-03-22 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The kids are eager to explain, gathering in a circle around Hibiki. It's "Kagome Kagome"! And God Apollo is the "demon"! ]

What?

[ Here. You can get in the circle too. A few of the kids try to guide Sorey into the proper position to begin the game. ]

I haven't agreed---

[ Hibiki struggles against her invisible bonds. The kids, unaware just how compulsory their game is, grin. ]
reformedsinner: (mister manners)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2018-03-22 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
When I arrived... [He trails off, the smile fading slowly from his face.]

Well. First of all, as a shinki, you can ask for your god to release you and find another, if things don't work out. Second-- even if you do work well with your god, both gods and shinki disappear here, frequently. I had four gods in less than four months. Have a backup plan if your god disappears.

Also... don't trust the Heavens too blindly.
reformedsinner: (as a matter of fact!)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2018-03-22 03:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[That was probably supposed to happen. Hakkai blinks, dubious.

He hopes Ain's god isn't terrified of his appearance, too; or of whatever they might have seen of him when they saw his death.]


Ah, I see... well, I suppose you'll have the chance to get to know each other later!

Is there anything I can help you with, in the meantime? I'm sure you must have some questions about this place.
sweetdeath: (friendship and flowers)

[personal profile] sweetdeath 2018-03-22 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[Tsuzuki laughs. This guy's pretty funny, deadpan tone or no.]

I'll point out the weeds if you let me hide behind you if anyone comes at us with a hoe!

It's no problem. So -- shinki or god? If you don't mind me asking, anyway.
kokuyoyo: (I don't do stupid things anymore.)

[personal profile] kokuyoyo 2018-03-22 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
You're to take it all on... necessity. I wouldn't bother trusting the old guard personally....

[But then, he's a lot less trusting than most.]

If the old guard knows anything, then they haven't bothered to clue us in on it.... It's been up to the rest of us to investigate things, although people probably don't have the tools or intelligence for that... [Besides Add, but, fuck Add.]

So, it's like that.
kokuyoyo: (Please don't place wagers on my)

[personal profile] kokuyoyo 2018-03-22 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah..... I guess it made her feel better....

[Or something like that. Chikusa threw a wooden spoon coated in cookie dough at him too, so he can't really judge.]

And even if one forgets their life.... that doesn't erase the actions in it.
iron59: (1)

[personal profile] iron59 2018-03-22 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, and there's like a billion of them to do it. But, we're here to help!

[He squints at the floor with an appraising eyes for a moment.]

You've done pretty good so far, I think.
purr_ince: (Adrien | Calm and content)

[personal profile] purr_ince 2018-03-22 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Adrien laughs softly. When he was younger he was the same way - at least he assumes. Children seem very active, easily excited; staying still doesn't seem to be a skill they have.]

Nothing wrong with that. I can't think of many people that like it to be honest.

[He gestures a hand then nods.]

Might do you some good to wander around, mingle. It would definitely help you find your shinki and adjust to being in a new place.
iron59: (1)

[personal profile] iron59 2018-03-22 04:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[He is quiet for a moment.]

I know they talked about what we could do, but after they started in about shrines, I didn't catch it all.

[He runs his hands over his head and looks up with a bashful smile.]

Is there maybe someone I could...uh. Practice this stuff with? Mom says I need help listening sometimes. Heh.
iron59: (3)

[personal profile] iron59 2018-03-22 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[For a split second, a hunted look settles across his face, replaced a moment later by simple discomfort. He looks back over his shoulder, and then down at their feet, not meeting Adrien's eyes. His voice is so quiet it's almost inaudible.]

There's a lot of people.

[He kicks at the ground.]
kokuyoyo: (And the cops are back.)

[personal profile] kokuyoyo 2018-03-22 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[So far, the nekomata spear has gotten close enough to make Chikusa straighten up for once in his life. Now the leaning is really happening.]

Do you think of him as the kind of person who randomly brings home strays...
lightninglobster: (extreme chin angles)

[personal profile] lightninglobster 2018-03-22 05:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ryoma tries... every now and then, when the moon aligns properly with the planets and all the celestial bodies form the arcane sign that enables him to relax for ten goddamn minutes.]

It's a deal. Together, we'll overcome gardening's challenges in all their mysterious forms.

[Whether it was not knowing the difference between crab grass and regular grass, or the inexplicable cabal of garden-tool wielding assassins that wanted to see weeds take over the gardens.]

I'm a shinki, to my knowledge. Yourself?
purr_ince: (Adrien | I'm listening)

[personal profile] purr_ince 2018-03-22 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Adrien just shrugs.]

It's the best way to do things honestly. It doesn't benefit anyone if people are left floundering. Especially, if something happens and we all need to work together.

[Then the blond smiles.]

Besides, we've all been new and that kind of thing is terrifying enough on its own. No point in making that even worse for someone.
purr_ince: (Adrien | So you're saying that...)

[personal profile] purr_ince 2018-03-22 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Preek? Oh.. Oh right.

[She's absolutely had to be from Hibiki's world - he'd heard her use similarly pronounced words before.]

I don't think they really do that. At least not that I know of. My Goddess is one of the Roman ones and none of the others have met up with her or anything like that. I mean, honestly I think they should at least meet and everyone should work together.
purr_ince: (Adrien | I'm listening)

[personal profile] purr_ince 2018-03-22 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I... might have had some unpleasant watery landings, yeah.

[To be fair, he was learning how to jump and balance. That and adjusting to night vision. It's not that uncommon.]

It's heavy especially if you have all those metal accessories and boots. Weighs you down.
purr_ince: (Adrien | Stuck in a cage with my doubt)

[personal profile] purr_ince 2018-03-22 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh. Oh no. Has he upset this kid? Likely. Darn it. Then he hears why and it clicks. He's scared. He's scared and he's not used to being around so many strangers - or something like it.]

Oh. Do.. Do you want me to walk with you? It'll be okay.

[Adrien is extending his hand to Felix.]

I won't let you get lost in the shuffle or anything. I'll look out for you. Promise.
reformedsinner: (monkey business)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2018-03-22 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a bit much to take in all at once. [He chuckles.]

In fact, I run a school in the Western District for tutoring and different subjects. If you'd like to drop by to practice, you can find me there Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.

[He produces his phone, then pauses.]

-- Have you been given one of these yet? And do you know how to use it?
sweetdeath: (cheerful chat)

[personal profile] sweetdeath 2018-03-22 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Same. Sakura's my goddess -- um, that's Konohanasakuya-hime. About yeah tall, pink hair!

[He makes a vague gesture a little shorter than his shoulder, which would probably be more helpful if he were standing up instead of on his knees weeding. He bends to root out a couple of weeds that are lurking subtly along the flowerbed edging.]

I've been here a few months now.
lightninglobster: (s. tan: this isn't so bad)

[personal profile] lightninglobster 2018-03-22 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[... what a small woman. Ryoma cocked his head, a momentary look of confusion on his face--and then he accepts it for what it is with a shrug, continuing on his quest to weed the things he was certain were weeds while Tsuzuki took out the double agents.]

Is there anything you think a newcomer should know that's not in the... helpful pamphlet?

[what was a google. answer him, dark technology wizards.]