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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2018-06-16 07:17 pm

June Training

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: December 7th
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 rear of 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.

Once they've had a chance to have things explained, they'll have the chance to relax and enjoy an afternoon party.




Meeting Hall


God Training

    Newly arrived gods are escorted into a much nicer room than the warehouse where the last set of new gods got their informational speech. It's a smaller meeting room, with tatami floors and a small dais at the front of the room where the speaker stands. A minor deity is giving the speech, and none of the white-robed shinki enter.

    The speaker delivers her welcome speech with the intonation of someone who's practiced it many times. Newly arrived gods 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. They are allowed to remain in the room as long as they wish, should they want to discuss questions with each other or with more experienced gods who are here to help out.


Shinki Training

    Various shinki in the white-and-gold of Amaterasu's hosuehold are stationed around the dojo, passing out informational pamphlets that have been freshly printed. They will be happy to answer any questions or instruct the newcomers in the use of the borderline. They also accompany their answers, or lessons, with 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.

    The dojo is back to its old, fully functional self; a set of motionless straw targets line one wall, to be used by people practicing with any of the weapons spread out on tables or hanging in racks on the walls. Outside, six animated straw targets wait in an area marked off with red ribbons and warning signs. Anyone entering the marked area may find themselves in combat with one (or more) of the magical training dummies. Those who leave the marked area, though, won't be chased.


Physical Training

    Beyond the dojo, a scavenger hunt has been set up throughout the grounds of the Meeting Hall. Brightly colored plastic balls are hidden in shrubbery, tucked into support beams, floating among reeds in the ponds, and lurking in even cleverer hiding places. When a god or shinki gets their hand on one of them, they will burst open to reveal a hidden prize, such as candy, small toys, or accessories. How many can you find?

    As well as the scavenger hunt, the white-robed shinki are engaging in more serious physical training and will be happy to let new gods or shinki join them. Sparring matches with practice weapons from the dojo, jogging laps around the hall, sit-ups, push-ups... or, for the younger shinki, competing to see who's the fastest to climb a tree.


Rest and Refreshments

    Midafternoon, once the last of the scavenger-hunt prizes have been found, the white-robed shinki will turn their hands to clearing away the training equipment and laying out a lovely buffet table. Bright lanterns are hung from the trees, and a few shinki even take up a station on one side of the training area and begin playing shamisen, koto, wooden flute and drum. Although their instruments are traditional, their music selection ranges from some very classic Japanese tunes to others that sound surprisingly modern. The koto player can really rock!

    Old and new gods and shinki alike are welcome to circulate, socialize with their friends, partake of the buffet food and enjoy the music. There's even room for those who feel inspired to dance, and plenty of privacy offered by the extensive garden for those who would rather retreat with their new partners to have a serious conversation.




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
  • Relax at a party
  • Have fun~
spellswords: (> tell me a story)

[personal profile] spellswords 2018-06-21 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Perhaps... [Her tone is a little stiff. She knows plenty about how dangerous they are and how they drain the land of life... how they have to be eliminated. Logically she knows this is a different world and so the same cannot be said for the situation here. Yet it is not so easy to simply shake off what you've known all your life.

She shakes her head.]
Nevermind. They will be sorely disappointed if that was truly their reasoning. [But she has a feeling she'll never be told the reason why she specifically was chosen.]

No, it is not... and I cannot say I even believe what I've been told. Do you?
onehandsomeslickninja: (i got this)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2018-06-21 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Me neither, but I'll bet you most people don't. Getting out there, moving around, and enjoying yourself is all that matters! [He flashes a confident thumbs-up to emphasize the encouragement.]
thevanguard: Loud Attitude (030)

[personal profile] thevanguard 2018-06-21 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, definitely. [ At least that's an easy agreement to give. Yata snickers as he maneuvers them towards an empty training dummy. ] But you probably don't want to deal with the fuss that gets kicked up afterwards. Trust me. The headache is not worth it. If not for yourself, then at least for your god, whoever that is.
onehandsomeslickninja: (by my blade)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2018-06-21 05:06 pm (UTC)(link)
I figure there must be a weakness in the hold itself that can be exploited if you're familiar with it. [That's what made the most logical sense to him.] Ideally the trick is not to get in it, of course!
deathmetalist: (He's right over there officer!)

1/2

[personal profile] deathmetalist 2018-06-21 05:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[ CUE THE SHOW DOWN MUSIC. Yui practically bristles all over! How dare she...!? ]

Is that how you treat a new up and coming shinki!? You better prepare yourself then! For this super Yui crazy attack!
Edited (edits.... orz) 2018-06-21 17:22 (UTC)
deathmetalist: (pic#4235574)

2/2

[personal profile] deathmetalist 2018-06-21 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't come crying to me, then, when I wipe your butt! I won't hold back this time! LINE!

[She throws her hand out again-- and again and again and again and again and again]

LINE, LINE, LINE, LINE, LINE, LINE, LINE, LINE, LINE--!
badassfreakingoverlord: (shocked)

[personal profile] badassfreakingoverlord 2018-06-21 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[The Prinny breaks down into open sobs, but hang on. From his superior vantage point, Zetta is starting to get suspicious.]

Hang on. That's a dummy.
badassfreakingoverlord: (Standard Zetta)

[personal profile] badassfreakingoverlord 2018-06-21 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Odds are pretty simple to understand -- they represent the value that will get people to bet on unlikely shots. For example, suppose you've got an ultimate cyborg guy with skin of steel and a pair of .45s he can actually legitimately dual-wield without dislocating his shoulders, and it's not some Hollywood crap. And his opponent's a naked teenager. The only way anyone would bet on the teen is if they win a hell of a lot more than they bet, so it feels like the long shot could really pay off for them.

[Zetta is thoroughly Zetta, but he knows some things. His massive stupidity is a reflection on Wisdom, not Intelligence, after all.]
sassywelshcatgirl: (snarl)

[personal profile] sassywelshcatgirl 2018-06-21 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh, it's on.]

[Nia jerks one hand up and splays her fingers, the other hovering over her forearm like she's bracing it.]
I've been here about two weeks, kid! I'm just good!

[Innately, by coincidence and luck -- stuff she won't ever tell, not if she can help it. And right now she's grateful. This girl's out of control! Nia grits her teeth and pours effort right back into her Borderline, the wall diminishing with each strike and swelling again like some weird kind of breathing.]

You better not get anyone else hurt!
deathmetalist: (Them's fighting words)

[personal profile] deathmetalist 2018-06-21 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[It just keeps going! Her whole body seems to move with each one of her borderlines.]

Just worry about yourself!

[The more she flings the attack at the other girl's barrier the more tired she feels, though. Ugh. She needs to wrap things up.]

Prepare yourself! I'm going to end it all with this last attack....!
spellswords: (> sulks)

[personal profile] spellswords 2018-06-21 06:51 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not. [Her tone is stiff. She crosses her arms tightly across her chest.]

I just... [Ugh. This is just all so stressful and everyone seems to be acting so calm about it.

She sighs.]
It's all a bit much to take in. Did you not feel overwhelmed listening to all that?
myblueskies: (I don't understand!)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2018-06-21 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
But you are all the way up here! [How is she here if she can't climb good! It's all the way at the top of the tree!]
myblueskies: (I love chimneys!)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2018-06-21 07:01 pm (UTC)(link)
That's a good climbing tree! [He runs towards it, excited. He bets there is some fun treasure up there. He looks round to make sure she is still with him before clambering up to a low branch..]

myblueskies: (they really are delicious apples!)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2018-06-21 07:06 pm (UTC)(link)
I guess it is a little childish. [But it's fun and it's not like they are messing about and not doing their work! The white robed shinki had organised this as part of training, so it's what they are supposed to be doing!]

I bet it would! We'll find something really nice for her!
unlucky7: (STATUS :: Serious)

[personal profile] unlucky7 2018-06-21 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Most people have to say the spell out loud, which means they have to be close enough for you to hear. Also shinki spells require knowing your name, so be careful who you give your name to. To make it fair, my name is Shuu.

[There, she can play nice, see?]

I can walk you through the steps of the bind spell if you want.
spellswords: (> not this shit again)

[personal profile] spellswords 2018-06-21 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[That's an oddly specific thing to point out.] So is that why we are here? To help them with some kind of endless celebration? [Sarcastic again because she doesn't think that's the actual reason but... she is somewhat asking him if he knows the reason in that sentence. So they were gods but... for what purpose?]

I should've known answer would not be so forthcoming. They said a name but... I did not recognize it so I'm at a loss for what... kind of god I am suppose to be. [Gods did that sound really weird to say. Uncomfortable, even.

Hm...]
Related to water or some such is all I could gather.
spellswords: (> that's nice)

[personal profile] spellswords 2018-06-21 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[...Pfft. Fair enough and points for this guy's honesty. His response seems to melt her cold demeanor for a moment and she smiles slightly in amusement.]

Duly noted. 'Tis not exactly easy to cease calling a stone a stone, so to speak, but I shall keep that in mind. I know my head is still spinning from all the unfamiliar terminology I just heard.
spellswords: (> no one should lose family)

[personal profile] spellswords 2018-06-21 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[...Oh. From that reply there's something that instinctively clicks in her brain and she recalls the words from the god training. A 'shinki' doesn't have memories of their previous life beyond all this.... right? So then...

There's a brief pause but then she offers a slight smile.]
Right. I apologize. I misunderstood your reaction. [So... we can leave it at that. Probably.

She motions towards another dummy.]


Is that so? I am certain yours probably works much differently. Would you care to show me?
Edited 2018-06-21 20:53 (UTC)
sassywelshcatgirl: (disgusted)

[personal profile] sassywelshcatgirl 2018-06-21 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah... all right. [Her dignity is severely ruffled, so Nia can't be much more gracious in accepting the offer than that. Seriously, just when she was starting to feel good about things!]

But you don't need a name for something else, right? Wouldn't be much use otherwise.
sassywelshcatgirl: (dismay)

[personal profile] sassywelshcatgirl 2018-06-21 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, hey, don't actually hurt the person you're testing against! [Not that Nia is afraid, per se, but this sounds like it's going to be -- excessive. Real excessive.]
hakingitup: (pic#)

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[personal profile] hakingitup 2018-06-21 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[He had hoped Ryoma would be ready to train again soon. There was something he enjoyed about having someone to train against, and when Ryoma was out of commission, he would have to find something else.

So with him back in commission, he could pull out his polearm and prepare to fight him. Entering the training arena, he whistles.]


Well, Ryoma? Are you prepared to fight?
bass_instincts: (Your song is the sadness that falls down)

[personal profile] bass_instincts 2018-06-22 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Even having seen his god as a cat themed superhero, he had not expected the purring. Things couldn't be that bad if Adrien was purring, right?

Hearing some kind of explanation allows the last of the guilt to fade, though he still is a little worried. He keeps stroking Adrien's hair,]
I was kind of a rush for me too. It's okay.

[He figures what Adrien felt must have been more intense, though, as the surprise and excitement he had felt was no where near enough to cause tears.]
priforprince: (dollbiki)

[personal profile] priforprince 2018-06-22 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ Nothing happens. Well, save his obtaining a pinchful of cheek.

Soft, squishy, adoraplush cheek. ]
priforprince: (ptsd)

[personal profile] priforprince 2018-06-22 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ Hibiki needs a moment to absorb the fullness of this terror, which means she is inadvertently taking Yui's advice.

You're welcome.

The book is shaking a bit in her hold, though. ]
priforprince: (dollbiki)

i'm thinking leave it unpossessed for now, but if i change my mind, i trust i know where to find you

[personal profile] priforprince 2018-06-22 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ Nonsense. This is a genius.

A soft and plush genius, worthy of adulation. ]