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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~
ittenbari: (um...)

[personal profile] ittenbari 2018-07-03 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
So you'd usually cheat everybody...but you're not doing that right now...?

[He's skeptical, but also dumb enough to not be skeptical enough.]
unlucky7: (STATUS :: Cheerful)

[personal profile] unlucky7 2018-07-03 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
Me too, though I do work out a lot.

[The hunger is definitely a side-effect of being a shinki, but Ginia decides to gloss over that. It's a little annoying, but at the same time, never being full means it's easy to enjoy food without restraint.

And speaking of eating without restraint, hey! It's a buffet today! Ginia looks over the spread of food and grins.]


Anything catch your eye? I'm not picky so it's all good to me.
fauxcalibur: (sparkle)

[personal profile] fauxcalibur 2018-07-03 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
Hmmm...

[There's a sparkle in Saber's eye. Oh, they have so many choices...]

Well, certainly we can stay here and find a place for ourselves, but there are so many other options! My temple is well stocked, but it would just be you and I, seeing as I'm sure my shinki will probably stay at the training hall. There's also the Near Shore, which is wide open to us!
swordofzero: (hope)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-07-03 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
Suzaku nodded, "He is worthy of your trust." Not that Shin had much choice. Not that Suzaku thought Shinki should trust their god no matter what but as a new god, with no memories and still figuring himself out Shin had little choice in having to trust those he knew already, primarily his god.

"I'm sure you will do fine. Adrien is kind as are Marinette and her shinki Snake." A reassuring smile. "Do you know how to operate a mobile phone?" Now that he knows everyone is from different worlds Adrien asking him that on his first day made sense, there were a variety of technology levels represented afterall.
swordofzero: (not impressed)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-07-03 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
[This time Suzaku steps back, his hand comes down to grab Edge's and bring is down and then around, twisting it behind Edge's back, this hold was a bit more painful but Suzaku kept Edge's warning from their spar in mind, he trusted him to be able to figure a way out without hurting himself.]
swordofzero: (not impressed)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-07-03 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Their conversation had been plenty of time to recover himself. He nodded at Shun and turned to face him fully, entering defensive fighting stance.

He might not know Shun well but from what he's seen he's not the type to wait, pause or hold anything back once he has decided to fight.]
swordofzero: (hope)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-07-03 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you Adrien. [A polite nod in return.] I'm sure I'll see you soon. [He turns to return to training.]
myblueskies: (I love chimneys!)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2018-07-03 11:33 am (UTC)(link)
You found it by accident? [He grinned at her.] I bet you practiced really hard! Because you are really high now!

[That's how you got better at things by practice!]
myblueskies: (i have the best idea ever!)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2018-07-03 11:52 am (UTC)(link)
Yes! [He grinned up at her from where he was laying.] Are you? I'm sorry if I hurt you!

[He sat up slowly.] We got it though! [He opened his hand toi reveal six wrapped sweets.] More shiny things! Do you know what they are?
darkestbefore: color happy (116)

[personal profile] darkestbefore 2018-07-03 12:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yona's lips twitch at this explanation, amusement flitting briefly in her gaze as she inclines her head. ]

Sometimes it takes time to get comfortable with one another, not everyone here gets along right from the start. But you're wrong about him not needing you. I'm assuming you mean a Soulless? Many of us start off with them here, but they cannot fulfill the same role as a shinki can. In fact, most of the gods here are rather unnerved by the Soulless entirely. Besides. A god and a shinki are meant to be partners. Your god cannot be prepared for every situation out there, or everything this place will throw at him. Often it is our shinki's insight or perspective that helps balance us when it comes to dealing with the problems we face. That's something a Soulless cannot do - they're just there to be used, but they can't offer more help than that.
sassywelshcatgirl: (disgusted)

[personal profile] sassywelshcatgirl 2018-07-03 12:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nia bears this explanation with sullen weariness. When it reaches its end, she just shrugs.]

You're lecturing the wrong half of the pair here, is all I can say. Guy's more familiar with swinging his other shinki around as a sign, said he'd rather stick with that. And definitely wasn't interested in my 'insight or perspective'. So great for your people that you care, but not everyone's on board with your line of thinking.
myblueskies: (of course!)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2018-07-03 12:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"I bet you will be!" A child crueler than Romeo might have teased back but Romeo just grinned at him, he was sure that if Joss thought he would be semething awe inspiring he would be.

"I hope you find your god soon because then you'll find out what you are!"
darkestbefore: color happy (117)

[personal profile] darkestbefore 2018-07-03 12:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I've been here for months now and I am still learning about the god I am here to be. [ Yona gives a deep sigh, followed by a rueful chuckle at that. She lifts a hand gesturing to their surroundings. ] When I arrived here, this world was completely strange and foreign to me. The countries, the gods, the technologies and inventions. Much of it is still very strange to me, and it certainly hasn't made adapting to everything less overwhelming.

However, I will give them this, many of your fellow gods are very helpful in helping you find information or teaching you what you need to know. Don't be afraid to ask for help - as difficult as that might be at times. Many of us have been in the same situation, after all.
sassywelshcatgirl: (disgusted)

[personal profile] sassywelshcatgirl 2018-07-03 12:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, well, some of us weren't blessed with bodies it's worth trying to improve.

[Huffing out an exasperated breath, Nia heads over to the buffet.] The way I see it, I ought to try some of everything, right? If I don't know what it is I don't know if I like it or not.
letteropener: (fond smile)

[personal profile] letteropener 2018-07-03 01:13 pm (UTC)(link)
You have been through a lot too. You need to recognize that and give yourself some space and leniency as well.
thevanguard: Fight  Serious (025)

[personal profile] thevanguard 2018-07-03 01:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yata's eyes widen in surprise at this. ] Whoa, really? That sounds like it sucked, but at least he wasn't too weirded out by it.

[ Yata seems to be taking the whole 'prison' thing in stride, too. Then again, he's not really the sort to be put off by that sort of thing.

He makes a face at that, but gives a small sigh. ]
Look, I don't know what happens when a god Names us, but he's not the only one to do that. Don't be too weirded out by it. I've been Named enough times to know something happens to them when they give us a Name, but it's not something they can tell us.
badassfreakingoverlord: (aww yeah i'm one studly book)

[personal profile] badassfreakingoverlord 2018-07-03 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
If I was doing this as a job or part of my duties, absolutely! But this is just a hobby while these guys train. [He tips slightly towards the pugilism in question to indicate it.]
abgrund: (矧げ 撃ち放て)

[personal profile] abgrund 2018-07-03 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[ In awe, she says? ]

How strange.

[ He can't comprehend her actions... but maybe, that's just how humans are. ]
priforprince: (part 3)

[personal profile] priforprince 2018-07-03 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That's. Not the reaction she was going for.

Who asks for a picture and then hides their joy? It's too late to go tsundere! ]


......Well, you'll understand when you witness it.
abgrund: (闇ノ 底ニ 友ト 共ニ)

[personal profile] abgrund 2018-07-03 02:48 pm (UTC)(link)
I suppose I shall...

[ Probably not, though. But it's worth a try.

If that's all, maybe he should leave... ]
priforprince: (puns)

[personal profile] priforprince 2018-07-03 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Await the holiday season.

[ There. She got in a parting teaser. That is satisfactory.

Hibiki will take her leave, as well. Could she possibly have...jumped to conclusions about....?

No, that's impossible. She departs satisfied, secure in her printerpretation. ]
onehandsomeslickninja: (eh heh)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2018-07-03 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Edge tenses against the sudden twist and the pressure on his arm -- then relaxes.]

Okay, the first think that comes to mind is slamming my head back to shatter the bridge of your nose, but I'm going to pass on actually trying that if it's all the same to you...
saiyanhybrid: ([01])

[personal profile] saiyanhybrid 2018-07-03 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
No, it's fine!

[He waves at him reassuringly.]

Still gotta leave plenty of food for everyone else.
revolutionfalcon: (reactive)

[personal profile] revolutionfalcon 2018-07-03 03:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[Shun usually prefers to retaliate to someone else initiating combat, but he's willing enough to be the one to start it himself.

Dropping into a natural stance himself, he observes Suzaku's position for a moment before darting forward, scything one hand straight for a pressure point on his neck. He doesn't hold back, no, but efficiency is the name of the game - he prefers not to bother having to trade blows at all beyond his first shot.]
spellswords: (> don't mind me)

[personal profile] spellswords 2018-07-03 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[She crosses her arms tightly across her chest in displeasure. Way too close for comfort if you ask her. It's not really okay and while the logic part of her brain reasons that gods in a different world cannot possibly function the same it does nothing to ease her mind. It isn't exactly easy to disregard what you've known all your life.

She sighs.]


Well then at least they didn't leave us completely in the dark. A small condolence that doesn't make up for it but I'll take it. [Said begrudgingly because she is clearly unhappy about it.]

So then what god did my dear brother become? [Presumably one that also liked the sound of his own voice? Hehehe.]