It’s a special time of year and the sword army is invited to come down from their citadels and celebrate. What? A summer festival, an offering to the gods, or perhaps a special ceremony of sorts. The normally quiet, rural village at the foot of the mountains will transform for the night with lanterns, fireworks, and music all around but first! Some preparations need to be done. Did you really think you would be invited down here without having to do some work? Prepare to dance, prepare to sing, prepare for a night of fun.
1. CEREMONY PRACTICE
At the citadel, a new chore has been added to the list: ceremonial practice! The swords selected to perform at the festival will have to practice their song and dance or else they'll risk embarrassment in front of the crowds. Or maybe this entire thing is embarrassing... either way, this is your duty! Saniwa's orders! Where and when is up to you but you better be ready.
2. PREPARING THE OFFERINGS
Those who aren’t practicing have been going on a lot of expeditions lately, haven’t they? Some of the materials brought back from missions has been set aside to take to the festival and offer later. The same can be said for the crops in the field, the alcohol that is suddenly off limits, and ah… do you smell that food from the kitchen? Yeah, that isn’t for you either. These are offerings to the gods though so don’t you dare try to get greedy! Are you listening?!
3. SPECIAL CLOTHES
You can’t wear those same old clothes. They’re all torn and worn or just not appropriate at all for the type of festival you’re going to. The organization has all of your measurements and has sent special robes for the spirits and saniwa to wear. It even comes complete with accessories! What’s taking you so long? We should have left twenty minutes ago. Do you need help? Or are you trying to perfect your appearances for your big debut?
4. PERFORMANCE
Everyone is dancing and everyone is singing. Are you one of the performers? Or are they dancing to you? What kind of songs are you hearing? What dances are you watching? Did you see the ceremonial sword dance? Or maybe you were invited to dance in a special performance with your saniwa! When the performance is over, make sure to congratulate the performers on a job well done… or tease your friend.
5. PAY RESPECTS
After the festive ceremonies, a more somber moment takes place. Remember, we are fighting a war and it’s important to remember those that have fallen. The swords that were broken and damaged beyond repair are gathered up and taken to a sacred fire so that their spirits can be purified and reborn. Later, all of those offerings you have been saving are offered up to the gods for their blessings. One by one, you can come up to the shrine or fire and say your prayers.
6. SPECIAL SUMMONING
What better day to summon a sword spirit on the day you’ve made offerings to the gods and have prayed for good fortune? Maybe it’s a first-time saniwa summoning their first spirit or a veteran saniwa trying their luck. Maybe a saniwa has tried to purify a particularly corrupt sword tonight... Either way, a special spirit is going to be born tonight. Are you the spirit? Happy summoning day to you all.
7. FESTIVITIES
The ceremonies are finally over! Wow, that sure took up a lot of time, huh? There are still a couple of more hours left in the night so enjoy the festivities. Try the food, play the shooting games, win a couple of prizes. How many goldfish can you catch? Or maybe the important question is: How are you going to take care of this goldfish? At the end of the night, you can catch the fireworks before the night ends.
8. WILDCARD
Pick your own adventure.
This is a meme inspired by this plurk. What if the saniwa had to perform other duties besides just summoning swords to fight? What if they had to take part in special ceremonies? What if they had to invite their swords to perform with them? Feel free to get as creative as you want with this prompt as far as things like: Why are they celebrating? How often do they get to leave the citadel? Etc.
[Ah, we have a critic here. She wonders if the swords minded, since they're swords, not dancers or performers. Sometimes a discerning eye is welcome, as they will improve. Other times it depends since it is not their profession.]
They could be better, you think? But yes, their clothes are beautiful. Truly something worthy to celebrate in.
I suppose everyone should aim to be better, even if they are perfect. [Some of these swords just learnt this though, so she's not even surprised anymore. But he believes in their energy, which is good too!
She continues to watch after he turns his attention back towards the performance.]
You can ask them later! Those patterns should be quite accessible as they are traditional pieces of clothing.
[They can probably even do a google search if they're desperate.]
☆ He laughs. Yeah, the internet is a wonderful thing, isn't it? That might not be a bad idea. But maybe this woman knows something, because Shu heard... well... ☆
I heard that this place is a home for spirits. Think it's true?
☆ He has no idea. Honestly, the only 'spirits' he knows are in a part of the city that also have a band representing them. It's pretty amazing! ☆
[He's right, and her old big brother France would definitely agree with that too. Lovers instead of being a fighter! The world is too beautiful and sad to make it worse.
That doesn't answer her question completely, but yes, close enough!]
Oh! Hello, Shu Zo, my name is Vietnam. It is nice to meet you. But a musician in a band? That is why you know so much!
☆ Exceptional knowledge in music. One can't simply just be an excellent singer and guitarist. Like all young Myumons, he spent his time in the academy and learned everything he had to in order to become one of the best. ☆
Saniwa? Is that their Master? I see. Maybe next year, he can allow me to teach them some things before their ceremonies.
☆ He'd be an okay teacher, but none of them come with sparkles. That's like, twenty percent of the work, right there. ☆
Transformed? Oh, I see! So they are swords and humans. No wonder music doesn't come naturally to them.
[This professional would actually contribute a lot, if he was to teach them. She did see the swords struggle a bit with their practices. Having guidance would've helped.]
Yes, the Saniwa is their master. I am sure the Saniwa will allow you to help the swords. I was allowed to contribute in anyway I can.
[Which isn't actually music, but she did help with food and their clothes.]
Yes, they are born fighters. This is new, so I've heard. For many of them.
[EXCEPT THE WARBLER WHO IS GIFTED.] I did hear of one who sings beautifully, but I am not sure if he is performing tonight.
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oh my god hikari
They could be better, you think? But yes, their clothes are beautiful. Truly something worthy to celebrate in.
sparkle sparkle
☆ Shu flashes a bright, cheerful grin at Vietnam. He tilts his head to the side while looking at her, before returning his gaze toward the stage. ☆
I wonder who made them? Maybe they could share their patterns.
☆ It'd be nice to bring something home that could pass back into his world. ☆
SO SHINY
She continues to watch after he turns his attention back towards the performance.]
You can ask them later! Those patterns should be quite accessible as they are traditional pieces of clothing.
[They can probably even do a google search if they're desperate.]
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I heard that this place is a home for spirits. Think it's true?
☆ He has no idea. Honestly, the only 'spirits' he knows are in a part of the city that also have a band representing them. It's pretty amazing! ☆
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Yes, the home of sword spirits. This is where they live while they fight a war.
[She looks up at him and wonders.] What are you?
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Oh, but her question! Yes, he does probably stick out here, doesn't he? The only Myuumon around. ☆
I'm the lead singer and guitarist for Trichronika! I'm Shu Zo~
☆ Sparkle sparkle--- oh, she meant WHAT. Huh. Oh well. Close enough. ☆
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That doesn't answer her question completely, but yes, close enough!]
Oh! Hello, Shu Zo, my name is Vietnam. It is nice to meet you. But a musician in a band? That is why you know so much!
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He'll gently and quietly laugh. Can't be too loud, he doesn't want to offend anyone on the stage. ☆
I know a lot, but not that much. Especially about spirits. They look so human!
☆ He's only met one human before, but she was temporarily transformed. ☆
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She manages to smile anyway, as he tries to hide his laugh.]
So great knowledge in music, but not so much about sword spirits? I can't say I am an expert either, the best person to ask would be the Saniwa.
But yes, they all look human! I suppose it is the form which suits them best, when it came to being transformed.
[DETAILS.]
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Saniwa? Is that their Master? I see. Maybe next year, he can allow me to teach them some things before their ceremonies.
☆ He'd be an okay teacher, but none of them come with sparkles. That's like, twenty percent of the work, right there. ☆
Transformed? Oh, I see! So they are swords and humans. No wonder music doesn't come naturally to them.
☆ Except for maybe one very specific warbler... ☆
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Yes, the Saniwa is their master. I am sure the Saniwa will allow you to help the swords. I was allowed to contribute in anyway I can.
[Which isn't actually music, but she did help with food and their clothes.]
Yes, they are born fighters. This is new, so I've heard. For many of them.
[EXCEPT THE WARBLER WHO IS GIFTED.] I did hear of one who sings beautifully, but I am not sure if he is performing tonight.
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They probably wouldn't let a stranger help, even if I were to be the most popular musician where I come from.
☆ Shu brightens up at the prospect of a singer! ☆
I'll have to meet him personally. Maybe I could convince this Saniwa to let him come with me?
☆ Would that even work? Could he take a sword spirit with him?... would he have to find out? ☆