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thenearshore2019-01-16 09:40 pm
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Entry tags:
- !intro log,
- aymeric de borel | final fantasy xiv,
- chikusa kakimoto | katekyo hitman reborn,
- chris yukine | senki zesshou symphogear,
- d2 | alive,
- ebisu | noragami,
- garry | ib,
- ginia | original character,
- hibiki shikyoin | pripara,
- joscelin fitzthomas | oc,
- katsuki bakugou | my hero academia,
- ken joshima | katekyo hitman reborn!,
- minako aino | sailor moon,
- qing da | guardian,
- rider (iskandar) | fate zero,
- romeo | romeo's blue skies,
- suzaku kururugi | code geass,
- wei shen | guardian,
- wendy | kuroshitsuji,
- yaone | saiyuki,
- ω atem | yu-gi-oh! dm,
- ω irisviel von einzbern | fate/zero,
- ω jakob | fire emblem fates,
- ω jen scotts | power rangers time force,
- ω mirei minami | pripara,
- ω ovelia atkascha |final fantasy tactics,
- ω ruler (jeanne d'arc) | fgo,
- ω son goku | saiyuki,
- ω symmetra | overwatch,
- ω zelda | loz: ocarina of time
January Training
Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: March 24th, 2017
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 brought into small one-on-one meeting rooms as they appear, with a white-robed shinki offering them an explanation of their current role (God or Shinki), the name of the god they will represent (Gods) or the god they will serve (Shinki), and directions to the temple that will be their new home, regardless of role. During these initial meetings for Gods, paper and pens are provided as an unsubtle suggestion to take notes on the information they're given. For Shinki, there are stacks of informational pamphlets sitting out on a table inside the room, and which new shinki are offered as they are leaving the Meeting Hall.
Gods and Shinki alike are cordially invited to a training session beginning in early afternoon - several hours later - after they've had the chance to return to their homes, meet their new partners, and have their questions answered.
This time, it is implied that the Training Session will have a different purpose, so it is highly encouraged for ALL new gods and shinki to attend, no matter how long they have been in the Far Shore.
Divine Service
Tempering the Vessel
Shinki Training
Physical Training
Rest and Refreshments
In Summary:
What: Information and Training
When: March 24th, 2017
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 brought into small one-on-one meeting rooms as they appear, with a white-robed shinki offering them an explanation of their current role (God or Shinki), the name of the god they will represent (Gods) or the god they will serve (Shinki), and directions to the temple that will be their new home, regardless of role. During these initial meetings for Gods, paper and pens are provided as an unsubtle suggestion to take notes on the information they're given. For Shinki, there are stacks of informational pamphlets sitting out on a table inside the room, and which new shinki are offered as they are leaving the Meeting Hall.
Gods and Shinki alike are cordially invited to a training session beginning in early afternoon - several hours later - after they've had the chance to return to their homes, meet their new partners, and have their questions answered.
This time, it is implied that the Training Session will have a different purpose, so it is highly encouraged for ALL new gods and shinki to attend, no matter how long they have been in the Far Shore.
Divine Service
- New gods are assigned a time to meet with an attendant in white robes with a chrysanthemum on their robes bearing a notepad. Gods can request a changed time slot, but they are not given an option to avoid the appointment entirely. Unless they are bullied into allowing multiple gods in one interview session, they insist on one god per time slot. All meetings take place in private rooms similar to those for New God and New Shinki meetings.
The interview consists of questioning the God's commitment to serving the needs of their followers, the Far Shore, and in turn Amaterasu herself. There is the matter of "A God's Actions Are Always Just" and The Gods' Greatest Secret as well, to see if the God believes these are true and important. Do they espouse these opinions to other Gods? Will they respond to a summons by Amaterasu to defend The Far Shore? (If prodded, the attendant will admit that they are in fact an Old God, despite wearing clothing similar to Amaterasu's shinki. They will claim it an honor to do a favor for Amaterasu during her preparations.)
The second round of questions are about their shinki. What vessel forms do they take, in order starting with Exemplar? How do you use them in combat? What sort of opponents have you faced with your shinki in vessel form - human, ayakashi, or other? Do you have any plans to personally train your shinki for battle ahead? For wielders of multiple shinki, when was the last time you used all of them working together?
They insist that all questions are answered. Afterwards, the God is dismissed.
(An OOC breakdown for you characters IC answers to the God Interview...)
Tempering the Vessel
- Shinki are assigned time slots to meet with the white-robed shinki as well. While their sessions are shorter, the conversations are similar, and likewise held in private meeting rooms.
What is your vessel form? How many battles have you been in while in vessel form and what were your opponents? Do you have any opponents you would resist fighting alongside your God and fellow temple shinki? What have you done to increase your resilience while in vessel form? If you have other shinki at your temple, how often have you fought alongside them in vessel form? What spells do you know? Do you have any plans to further that training?
The shinki are then dismissed after all questions are answered.
(An OOC breakdown for you characters IC answers to the Shinki Interview...)
Shinki Training
- A well-appointed dojo has been prepared for newcomers to practice their physical or magical arts. There are five or six white-robed shinki present, who will willingly answer any questions or instruct newcomers in the use of the borderline. They accompany their answers, or their lessons, with an explanation of what is expected of a shinki and the importance of teamwork with other shinki and with gods.
Inside the dojo, there's room for several pairs to spar, and weapons are set up all along one wall, everything from polearms to rifles, chakrams to broadswords. They're all meant for practice, with edges dulled or padded to avoid any accidental deaths, but sparring partners will still have to be careful to avoid injury. Although there are many fewer white-robed shinki here than usual, except for the children, there is one adult shinki keeping an eye on things inside the dojo and one keeping an eye on things in the yard. They are willing to answer questions, help with borderlines or teach shinki new spells on request. Comment to the NPC REQUEST form to request a thread with one of them or if you have questions about handwaving an interaction. (Shinki characters who are interested in learning more about the borderlines or want to learn new shinki spells or songs may approach any of the training shinki for advice or instruction. Please remember to comment on the Shinki Spells page when your character begins to learn a new spell, excluding the borderline.)
Physical Training
- While each month the Far Shore attendants try to adapt the physical training to the Near Shore's weather and holidays, the weather is fair and any festive impulses have been subdued. This time, Physical Training encourages pitting a God with one or all of their Shinki against another God with one or all of their Shinki. This is touted as a benefit to the Shinki, so the white-robed shinki make clear that certain Shinki need this training more than others. For example, the ones who answered their Interview questions saying they hadn't spent much time in their vessel form, or fought in many battles, or hadn't fought with their fellow Shinki much - if at all.
There are Old Gods (NPCs - not run by a mod) who can be targeted as opponents, allowing the temple residents to gel as one fighting unit. (OOC: So that your multi-person thread can be limited to as few players as possible, if you choose.)
Rest and Refreshments
- Gods and shinki who are finished with their training can step into a large room in the Meeting Hall that has been set up with comfortable cushions and low tables. Moreso than other Training Sessions, there is a wide array of international alcoholic options this time. If you've heard of it and you can get drunk by imbibing it, it's probably here in a bottle or glass. Guests can help themselves, settle in, chat, and make new friends.
The Old Gods in particular will begin to regale the crowd at the end of the afternoon with War Stories from the ages past, speaking of their great deeds they performed as prayers for their followers, miracles to convert the unbelieving, powerful ayakashi they fought, and other amazing feats, especially if they involved a shinki at their side - who it was and the form they took. After many Old Gods have spoken, they turn to the New Gods as if in challenge to tell better stories, mocking words exchanged that imply the New Gods could not possibly have done anything so impressive in their short time in the Far Shore.
In Summary:
- Get all the information you can handle
- Veteran new gods and shinki are welcome to volunteer showing the ropes
- Practice sparring or shinki magic
- Answer Interview Questions
- Tell the truth - if you dare - or lie through your teeth... if you dare
- Tell War Stories
- Have fun~
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What do you think about this Lady Amaterasu, miss? I fear that her shinki have not given me a favorable impression of her as a leader to follow.
[It's a bold question and statement to ask, Yaone knows, especially given the girl's earlier response. And as loathe as she is to potentially cause her further stress, the situation she's founds herself in is an urgent, potentially explosive situation. She knows she can trust Dokugakuji and she trusts the Sanzo Party to some extent, too, enemies or not, at least, when there could be forces potentially threatening to both sides of their conflict. Just about everyone else is an unknown and simply put, Yaone doesn't know where to begin determining who her allies and enemies are on her own at this time.]
It seems as if Heaven is preparing for war and seeking out allies to press into service or potentially eliminate as their enemies.
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At the very least she doesn't seem particularly sad about the question-- just thoughtful. It takes her a moment to answer since she has to consider it. ]
I definitely agree with the last part.. That's pretty much what's bound to happen. [ Especially when Minako also knows about everything (or, well, most things) leading up to this point. It kind of feels like the natural conclusion, even if it doesn't feel like a good one. ] But.. about Amaterasu.. it's hard to say.
I haven't spoken with her personally, but my goddess seems to have at least some faith in her, if not respect for her. [ And Zelda's opinion will always weigh heavily with Minako. ] So I don't want to speak badly of her specifically, but.. I don't really like what I've seen of the old gods in general. It always feels like most of them don't really care about us, or just look down on us.
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I see. That is good to know. It would seem that the old gods might be conservative in their outlook and interests, then.
[They probably aren't people Yaone would enjoy working beside much but she's not ruling out the possibility of a peaceful alliance with them while she's here if such a thing can be possible while refusing to accept the authority of their queen over her. However, if any were to pursue a way for them all to return home seriously, Yaone might be able to manage.
As for Amaterasu herself, perhaps Yaone should learn a little more about her if the opportunity to do so comes up. It won't change her mind about serving her but perhaps she should reserve harsh judgment of her individually a while longer.
After her contemplative silence, Yaone finally nods.]
Thank you for your honesty. I will bear all of this mind while navigating this place in the future.
[And for that, Yaone's willing to change the subject to easier topics. She smiles.]
You mentioned that you serve a goddess. Are you a shinki, then?
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No need to thank me. I'm glad to help.
[ And even though she might be a lot more muted than she'd usually be, she does mean that. Being able to help someone on their first day here makes her feel at least a little better after that interview earlier just totally drilled any and all confidence she might have had into the ground. ]
Hmm, that's right though. I'm a shinki. [ And no matter how much some of the old gods see a huge difference between shinki and gods, Minako sure doesn't - so she can say that easily without getting all sad. ]
And you're a god, right? [ Judging by some of the things Yaone had said. ] Honestly, even if it comes with the slightly weird thing where the older gods will call you by your name as a god.. You should consider yourself lucky! It's pretty weird to end up here as a shinki, especially at first.
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[It's genuinely a little upsetting to think of a brand new shinki be subjected to the same treatment she had been. It feels somehow wrong to Yaone for those in power to take advantage of vulnerable people that must not even know themselves in that way. A shinki with no memories being placed in the service of someone who may not have their best interests or safety at heart... It's horrible to contemplate.]
I am glad to have my memories but I must admit that this place seems very strange compared to where I am from.
[She doesn't particularly see a difference between gods and shinki herself. They're all people, aren't they? They're in the same position with the old gods and they're also far from home. Some of them might not even be from exactly the same home, with the shifts in time and space. At least, she and Goku are from very different points on a line from what Yaone's grasped so far.]
It seems as if even those from the same world may not be from the same time.
[It's a little worrying to consider that the time gap between her and Dokugakuji might be just as wide as the one between her and Goku and how that could interfere with their friendship. The thought of no longer being synchronized with the person closest to her in this world is a frightening and lonely prospect. Even in her own world, it's been years since Yaone has been able to state with absolute honesty that she has a lot of friends.]
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But the latter point is the one that seems the most new and surprising to her. Minako didn't even know yet that that was possible, really. And for Yaone to say that.. does she know from experience?
Despite how lost Minako seemed in her own worries earlier, it seems she's completely shoved them aside for the moment to focus on the other in front of her. The concern is definitely present in her tone, anyway. ]
Did you meet someone from the same world as you here..?
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[Of course, Goku had still been very much himself, bad mood aside. He tends not to change much from what Yaone has noticed, at least not from the outside. There's an eternal quality or indomitable spirit about the young man in that sense. It's admirable, really, but as for others...]
People can change so very quickly without warning as their path changes. The version of a person one meets here might not be same exact person left behind in your world.
[Of Lord Kougaiji's inner circle, Yaone's always been one of the most, if not the most, prone to thinking deeply on matters that concerned her. That hasn't really changed with her present situation.]
It is a gamble. If the gap is wide enough, it could like meeting them all over again.
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[ Her tone sounds kind of thoughtful at that. It's kind of a weird concept to wrap her mind around, since she literally doesn't remember anyone she knew during her life - well, nothing other than just a flash of memory of one person, anyway, but that doesn't feel like it counts. Remembering someone being one way, meeting them again and seeing them be another.. huh.. ]
But.. even so, they probably at least still recognize you, right? Even if they almost seem like a different person, they're still the person you knew.. so what you mean to them probably wouldn't change.
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[Goku had recognized her, after all. Surely, Dokugakuji would as well. Maybe she is getting worried over a non-issue. She's prone to being overly self-conscious about some things on the best of days and this clearly isn't it.]
Thank you for all your help today, miss. I think I will be fine from now on.
[Yaone doesn't wish to impose any more than necessary.]
....My name is Yaone. Perhaps we shall meet each other again someday.
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[ Minako looks like she's trying to snap herself out of those deep thoughts about it as well. Still not as energetically as always, but she does smile as she tucks a stray strand of blonde hair behind her ear. ]
I'm Minako. And.. I'd really like being able to talk again sometime. [ Yaone seems nice enough, after all. ] I promise I won't seem as gloomy by then-- it's just been a weird day.
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[Yaone is confident that she'll feel less uneasy once she regroups with Dokugakuji. The familiar influence from home will help anchor her here in this strange place.]
I would like to speak with you again as well. I promise that I will have adjusted more by then.