March Training

[godsoffortune]

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~

Comments

[skybluelaguz]

[ He shakes his head at him ]

I have, though laguz tend to use fruit for sweetening things. I've tried some beorc sweets before, just none that have looked like this...

[ He peers over at the food once more and decides to just go for it, popping one in his mouth. He chews it for a second before he starts, coughing as he tried his best to finish it. It was a lot sweeter than what he was used to. ]

Or as sweet! Are you sure that was something edible?

[irishfriskey]

...I see. It's certainly an acquired taste.

[Oh geeze, he's coughing. Lancer gives him some water to drink, watching him closely as he moves to sit down.]

Yes! I'm certain of it. They are very sweet, but I promise they are edible!

[skybluelaguz]

[ Ranulf gladly takes the water and drinks down the sugary flavour. He gives him a nod in thanks before he sighs. ]

I suppose it's just something else to get used to. I was hoping at least the food would stay the same.

[irishfriskey]

What kind of food do you like to eat? Maybe I can find you something?

[He looks a little bit concerned about this.]

[skybluelaguz]

Hmm, I would have to say mostly meat, and fish. If they're spiced or with berries and fruit are quite good. I suppose...simple foods.

[ Just as long as it's not coated in sugar like that stuff he tried. ]

Would that be something easy to find here? I don't want to intrude.

[irishfriskey]

I think so. You should come to Caster's temple if that's what you're looking for.

[He gives a nod.]

A man named Archer could more than help with your needs.

[skybluelaguz]

Caster and Archer, hm? I just might take you up on that offer then. It'd be nice to have some normal food.

[ But before that even happens his ears twitch, forgetting something. ]

My name is Ranulf by the way, apologies for not introducing myself sooner.

[irishfriskey]

Yes. But please don't get the two mixed up. Archer is the one that cooks.

[And Caster will make you catch fish all day and not really cook them.]

My name is Lancer. I am pleased to meet you. [Halfbow.]

[skybluelaguz]

Archer is the one who cooks, then. I'll do my best not to forget.

[ He doesn't mind fishing at least, and he can eat them raw. ]

The pleasure is all mine. And thank you for the tip on food. I'm sure I could try and get used to some of these meals, but I'm afraid my stomach might not hold it.

[irishfriskey]

I'm more than happy to. Everyone should have good food, yes?

[He smiles and nods.]

Maybe we can find something better. Do you want to try again?