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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~
bass_instincts: (The broken promises hurt me)

[personal profile] bass_instincts 2018-06-29 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Shin laughs with him, catching on right away that it was a joke. At least it seems they have a similar sense of humor.] And what if I think you're a clown?
bass_instincts: (The broken promises hurt me)

[personal profile] bass_instincts 2018-06-29 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
Shin laughs awkwardly, "I don't know the word 'maudlin' either." He pats Joss's shoulder, "I don't think that's weakness though. It's just a part of life. Everyone has emotions, or at least everyone worth talking to."
bartenderizing: (Please invest in a conscience)

[personal profile] bartenderizing 2018-06-29 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
Knowing and getting it is two different things.

[ A whole bunch of stuff went into his head upon that naming, sure, but it doesn't mean he really understands or knows what to expect from it all. There seem to be commands or something in all of it, but that sounded like more strategy was needed than he was actually used to.

At least by this point, Nia had a better understanding that Shizuo was direct and went with the easier method of 'I hit the thing with what's in my hands.' ]


So yeah, it's better that I get used to this thing before challenges. Though I don't really need added strength.

[ Not that he looks it. Even more, Shizuo hasn't exactly been active enough to prove that he had considerably strength or anything of note. ]
sassywelshcatgirl: (smug)

[personal profile] sassywelshcatgirl 2018-06-29 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah? When'd a little extra strength ever see anyone wrong? [Nia grins smugly, thinking for sure he has no idea how much she can help if she can open up a good conduit to him.] Besides, the protecting-you part is going to help even more. Can't get blighted if the ayakashi can't even touch you, right?
letteropener: (puzzled)

[personal profile] letteropener 2018-06-29 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
I -- I am sorry, Adrien, I think you lost me there. [Celestia tips her head slightly, though her voice remains gentle.] There's a part of this story I don't know.
priforprince: (part 2)

[personal profile] priforprince 2018-06-29 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
Rest assured.

[ IF SHE SPARKLES HARDER, WILL YOU BELIEVE HER

YOU BETTER ]
abgrund: 未来の海に 繋げ 繋げ (嵐の海を越えて行くんだ)

[personal profile] abgrund 2018-06-29 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ He'll definitely have to ask someone how to interpret this rather strange chain of events. ]

Okay...?

[ does something that's vaguely a half-shrug ]

What... will you do now?
fauxcalibur: (sparkle)

[personal profile] fauxcalibur 2018-06-29 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
[He laughs delightedly at that. They may not quite see eye to eye on some things, but it seems they are kindred spirits in other ways.]

If that's the case, then perhaps I've been living my life the right way all along! After all, despite my failings as a king, I am still remembered as "Lionheart" to this day!

[He's given little thought to the philosophy of it all, to be honest. And he really has no intention of starting now.]
unlucky7: (STATUS :: Watching 2)

[personal profile] unlucky7 2018-06-29 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
[There's something about Iskandar that reminds Ginia of Caster. Maybe it's easy-going nature, maybe it's his excitement for a fight. Ginia smiles lightly in turn as she slips her phone in her pocket and claims an area on the training floor. She takes a defensive stance, sword raised in front It's a stance that would work well with a shield or even another sword in her free hand, but she keeps it open.

A borderline is a shinki's best weapon. Why carry a shield when you can set up an entire defensive wall if needed? But for now, Ginia keeps the ability tucked away as she sizes up Iskandar. No doubt he hits hard, but the question is how fast is he?]
unlucky7: (STATUS :: Stoic)

[personal profile] unlucky7 2018-06-29 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Ginia holds the spell for a few seconds - remember what the spell feels like to know how to get angry enough to fight against it - before dropping it. Her expression falls neutral and she rolls out her shoulders. Okay, so maybe she's been a bit hard.]

Want to take a break and get food?
swordofzero: (hope)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-06-29 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
I am sure he won't, he was very helpful to me when I arrived. [And if they already knew each other that was even better.

I hope everything goes alright. I'm sure I'll see you soon. I'll come to collect Kotetsu soon, once I have met my new god. Provided they don't mind kittens.

[He's not sure what he will do if they do mind kittens. It's occured to him that adopting Kotetsu had been a little irresponsible of him.]
swordofzero: (hope)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-06-29 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
Suzaku is not surprised at all that Adrien would consider his shinki his friends. Both because Adrien had been a shinki just days prior and because that was who Adrien was, he seemed to be friendly to everyone.

He blinks a little bit in confusion at the offer of friendship but he smiles a moment later. "I hope so too." They had only just met but Shin seemed as friendly as his god and Suzaku would not mind getting to know him better.
swordofzero: (not impressed)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-06-29 08:06 am (UTC)(link)
Suzaku just looked at him levely, this place was far from hell. But he was only a child and he guessed that leaf viewings were probably not of great interest to one so young.

But he would have thought the amusement park would have caught his attention. "I am sure there are video games. I've not played one but even if there are none in the Far Shore then there are arades and such on the Near Shore I am sure you can go to."

He's pretty sure the Far Shore will have game consols somewhere, some of the gods or shinki were bound to play video games.
swordofzero: (hope)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-06-29 08:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Suzaku falls, not fighting Edge's counter for now. The idea is to give him a grounding on what works and what doesn't before adding in counters to the counters.

He let's go of Edge as he lands, rolling forwards before standing once more and turning around.]


Good work. If you had wanted to you could have grabbed my arm as we fell, that would have prevented me from rolling and if you moved quick enough would have turned the tables, having me pinned instead of you.

[It's not a criticism, it's just a suggestion on how to take it further. He has no doubt Edge is fast enough to pull off such a maneuver.]
swordofzero: (not impressed)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-06-29 08:15 am (UTC)(link)
[The people around him might think it mattered. That might be true. Adrien would probably have something to say if Suzaku ended up in a bad situation.

It's a strange feeling to know that but Suzaku doesn't dwell on it.]


I am sure they don't, there are plenty here who would stop such behaviour.
bass_instincts: (The broken promises hurt me)

[personal profile] bass_instincts 2018-06-29 09:09 am (UTC)(link)
Shin smiles to hear that Suzkau wasn't going to try to be difficult when it came to at least trying to be friends. "How long have you known Adrien, then? You said you've only been here for a bit over a month?" It wasn't exactly what he'd consider long enough to get to be real friends with someone, but he also figures that sometimes people just click.
lightninglobster: (seriously what his his hair doing)

[personal profile] lightninglobster 2018-06-29 11:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ryoma glances up at the whistle, nodding his head in an acknowledgement as Hak makes his presence known. There's a quirk of a smile on his lips, if you squint. ]

Of course I am--but are we fighting together, or together?

[ It's a bit overkill to call a shinki against a bunch of trainees, isn't it? Ryoma stands, arms folded in their usual manner as he watches his god with a curious tilt to his head. ]
lightninglobster: (the hair is free you are already dead)

i mean she's a little late on that

[personal profile] lightninglobster 2018-06-29 11:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh no, she's adorable. Ryoma relaxes his posture somewhat, letting the mindful tension leave his body as he opens both eyes to look at the little girl before him, while trying very hard not to wonder about the implication as to why there's a little girl before him. ]

Not quite, but that's a good guess. I was meditating to clear my mind--it helps me think and keep my calm when everything around me gets to be very busy.
revolutionfalcon: (explanation)

[personal profile] revolutionfalcon 2018-06-29 11:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Shun inclines his head slightly.] Exactly. The only problem is the ones who are used to hiding, but even they get what they deserve in the end.

[Case in point, Loki. He might've quite possibly brought down someone with him, considering the timing of that four god calamity incident, but the other three gods marked as dead then had all returned, some of them even before the calamities had flared, and Loki was still gone.]

But it's safer to know who you can turn to in that situation before it happens.
priforprince: (chat)

[personal profile] priforprince 2018-06-29 02:06 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll head back to my temple.

[ The more she thinks about this, the less this seems to be the place for her. The games are juvenile, and prone to disruptive explosions. ]

Genius flourishes best in the proper milieu, after all.
reloves: (♥ i was often sitting by the window)

[personal profile] reloves 2018-06-29 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
That was an accident!

[ At least that much is true. Minako wouldn't intentionally hurt another person.. well, not without a good reason, anyway. It's rare. ]

That's the difference between you and me, I'm not some brat who goes around stomping people on purpose!
onehandsomeslickninja: (i got this)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2018-06-29 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Edge kicks back up to his feet almost as part of the same motion, turning back to Suzaku in a swirl of cape.]

I got that impression! But aside from not being sure if it would work, I much prefer to have my hands free. [A flick of his wrist and Edge has a throwing knife to hand, which he tucks back away as soon as he's made the point. And that's not even getting into ninjutsu.] So I'd rather clear the foe than get stuck pinning them.
reloves: (♥ looking at venus)

[personal profile] reloves 2018-06-29 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh.

Oooh.

Minako is picking up some vibes here, especially with that last part added a moment later.. Her facial expression turns a little michievous. ]


And what does the person between the snakes think?
onehandsomeslickninja: (a little uncertain)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2018-06-29 02:26 pm (UTC)(link)
...Hey, what's that look for? [Edge is not oblivious to the body language in question, and wonders where this conversation had gone wrong.]
reloves: (♥ over my shoulder)

[personal profile] reloves 2018-06-29 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Minako lets out a squeal when Nanako talks about her dancing. See, now these are the sort of kids she just loves! ]

Wow.. Saying that at your age, you seem like you're a super smart kind! A genius!