From the Capitol

Your source for all information regarding the 74th Hunger Games. The Odds Are Ever In Your Favor - Main Roleplay **THIS ROLEPLAY AND THE ACCOUNTS ASSOCIATED WITH IT CONTAIN MATURE CONTENT, AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN**

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Cannon # 16 - Zara Watts

Deceased: Zara Watts of District 5

Killed by: Ravinia Lux of District 2

District Two certainly is the one to beat this Games, folks! After Alaricus' stunning kill comes Ravinia. The poor woman was hoping for much more of a fight when she left ally Killian Miles to find Zara Watts of District Five, but it wasn't to be. The stress of the Arena had sent the girl from the Power District into some sort of insanity, and she simply stood there as Ravinia annihilated her. Incredible! We're getting down to the wire, folks!

Para can be found here.

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Cannon # 15 - Z Cartwright

Deceased: Z Cartwright of District 3

Killed by: Alaricus Keir of District 2

Well, well, well, folks! Alaricus Keir of District 2 is back on the hunt! This time, Z Cartwright, our tattoo artist from District 3, has fallen victim to this brutal and efficient killer. We aren't sure if it was the bugs he ate or a general disenchantment with life, but Z didn't put up the slightest fight as Alaricus knocked him unconscious, cut open his abdomen, and then slashed his neck! Great work, Alaricus. We're on our way towards the finals, folks!

Para can be found here.

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We’re all damaged, Elius. Whether you kill eight or you kill none in your Games, there’s no such thing as a complete, whole Victor. You leave the arena in one of two ways: in a coffin or dead.

Ashleen Cassidy of District Nine to Elius Hart, Mentor of District Nine

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Well, folks! This was certainly an entertaining day if for nothing else than our wonderful locust swarm that took out five Tributes. Now, with only  our top ten Tributes remaining, we are nearing the finals! How exciting!

Let us remember the fallen:

 Brody Kensington of District 4

 Harper Reed of District 6

 Ryan Saunders of District 6

 Anastasia Bullock of District 9

 Kailia Forest of District 11

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Cannon # 14 - Brody Kensington

Deceased: Brody Kensington of District 4

Killed by: The Gamemakers

This is truly a shame ladies and gentlemen. Right when we thought Brody Kensington was going to be the only Tribute to escape the swarm unscathed, tragedy struck. He had been running blindly, without regard to his path. He had been staying ahead of the swarm, unlike every other Tribute. However, he didn’t pay enough attention, and ended up running straight off a cliff! Had he been expecting it, he may have been able to land among the rocks at the bottom, but in his confusion, he turned midair and struck the ground fatally. At his cannon, the bugs disappeared, and we have less than half of the Tributes remaining!

Para can be found here. 

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Cannon # 13 - Harper Reed

Deceased: Harper Reed of District 6

Killed by: The Gamemakers

How tragic, folks. After accidentally killing her lover, Harper herself succumbed to the tide of the lake. Whether it was the shock of Ryan’s death or pure exhaustion we are not sure, but Harper lost all ability to move her body and sunk to the bottom of the lake like a stone. Within minutes, her cannon had also sounded. This is such a sad ending to their love story, folks, but we in the Capitol are glad they died together.

Para can be found here.

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Cannon # 12 - Ryan Saunders

Deceased: Ryan Saunders of District 6

Killed by: Harper Reed of District 6

The swarm found our lovebirds asleep, and they had little time to react to the onslaught of bugs. The two took off and dove into a lake – which was a technique we saw from several other Tributes including Alaricus Keir and Amber Mason. While they succeeded in avoiding the swarm, what they did not expect was how far the tide of the lake would take them. The two were swept far out, and the tide was against them. After several minutes of trying to fight their way back to shore, Harper’s arms gave out. She clung to Ryan for her life, inadvertently holding him under the water. She didn’t let go until his cannon sounded and she realized the mistake she had made. How tragic!

Para can be found here.

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Cannon # 11 - Kailia Forest

Deceased: Kailia Forest of District 11

Killed by: The Gamemakers

Kailia Forest also could not withstand the sheer hunger of the beasts. She was slightly quicker and attempted to climb a tree before the insects got to her, but they ate away enough of her flesh that she soon bled out. Her cannon sounded and the swarm continued moving – this is so exciting to watch ladies and gentlemen!

Para can be found here.

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Cannon # 10 - Anastasia Bullock

Deceased: Anastasia Bullock of District 9

Killed by: The Gamemakers

Well folks, we were promised action here in Day Six, and the Gamemakers certainly delivered! A nasty swarm of locusts tore across the arena, biting at anything they could get their teeth into. And, unfortunately for District Nine, it began with small Anastasia Bullock. Her body simply did not have the mass to feed the swarm, and it stripped her to the bones. Her cannon sounded almost immediately after the swarm engulfed her.

Para can be found here.

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The Swarm - A Recap of the Challenge

The swarm engulfed the arena as it tore towards the various Tributes. This made for some interesting pairings and separations. First, the locusts checked on old Andrick Zillith. Within moments, Elle Sonya of District Three had joined him to escape the hoard. After a few minutes, the swarm moved on to young Anastasia Bullock of District Nine. She, unfortunately, was caught in the open, and her small body was nothing more than a snack for the ravenous insects. Within moments, her cannon had sounded.

Z Cartwright of District Three was better suited to face the swarm. His large body was able to survive the brutal attack as he reached out to eat any insect that fell into his grasp. Zara Watts was even luckier – she guessed the dangerous nature of the storm and found a small hiding spot that the bugs couldn’t reach. Kalia Forest suffered the same fate as Anastasia, her small frame being torn to shreds despite her attempts to hide from it in the trees. Killian Miles and Ravinia Lux had success in the trees – their ascent put them above the crowd.

We thought we were going to lose Amber Mason of District Eight when she twisted her ankle fleeing the storm, but she managed to roll into the nearby water to avoid the insects. Alaricus Keir of District Two took a similar approach and survived. However, we hate to report that the water-escape did not end well for our two lovebirds from District Six. Both Harper Reed and Ryan Saunders attempted to evade the swarm by swimming out into a lake, but they did not make it back to shore. The two drowned in each other’s arms.

Aldus Eldridge saw the danger coming after he parted from Amber, and was able to craft a cloth shield to protect himself as he swatted at the bugs. Brady Olliver of District Eleven was also able to find shelter, though his wounds seem harsh. The swarm then turned to one of our strongest competitors: Brody Kensington of District Four. For a long time, it seemed that he would be the only Tribute to escape unharmed – his powerful legs helped him run far ahead of the cloud. But suddenly the ground beneath his feet ended, and Brody found himself flying over the edge of a cliff he had not expected – only to be caught by the unforgiving rocks at the bottom. At his cannon, the swarm sank into the ground and the Gamemaker’s challenge was over.

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Day Five ends without a single death - how disappointing. But the swarm has only just begun, and it will claim its victims in the morning of Day Six! Look for more faces in the sky at the end of tomorrow!

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Day Four ends with barely more action! Thank goodness, folks. With another Tribute down, we march ever closer to crowning our Victor. Still, the Gamemakers are getting antsy. Look forward to much more action happening in Day Five!!

Let us remember the fallen:

 Alayne Wells of District 12

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CHALLENGE ONE: THE SWARM

CHALLENGE ONE: THE SWARM

Things have been boring to the Gamemakers as of late. In order to spice things up, they have created a swarm of vicious locusts to harass the remaining Tributes. Each Tribute (or group of Tributes) will be attacked for ten minutes. These bugs are big, mean, and have a bite to them.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

This is a MANDATORY PARA. How your character reacts to the swarm, and any injuries you choose to incur are up to you. Be creative!

This para will be due by the close of Day Five (March 2nd).

THIS PARA DOUBLES AS AN ACTIVITY CHECK. Any character who has not completed the para by the due date will be killed by the swarm through the Capitol on Monday of Day Six – no exceptions. This includes current predator/prey relations! If you are a predator, kill your prey before the time limit expires or you will not receive credit for the kill!

Thank you, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

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Cannon # 9 - Alayne Wells

Deceased: Alayne Wells of District 12

Killed by: Ravinia Lux of District 2

Well, folks, District Two continues its steamrolling. After an uneventful Day Three, our girl from Masonry has teamed up with Killian Miles of District One. How exciting – a career pack certainly seems to be in formation. If nothing else, these two will prove to be quite the force. Upon their agreement, Alayne Wells found her way into the duo’s clutches. Her run-in with Rowan Maplewood seemed to leave her a bit unstable, as she attacked Ravinia without hesitation. However, Ravinia showed the utmost professionalism and skill in easily disarming Alayne’s knife, and then used it to stab her twice. It’s a shame, folks – the Capitol certainly did love Alayne. Many of us here were rooting for this mother to return home, and we are all very sad to see her go. But still, there can only be one Victor! Well done Ravinia!

Para can be found here.

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Day Three closes without any deaths! What a disappointing end to the third day. Hopefully Day Four will result in something a bit more exciting!

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Day Two has proven to be quite the show. With another 3 tributes fallen, we can't wait to see what Day Three brings our remaining warriors.

Let us remember the fallen:

 Basel Cartwright of District 7

 Wyatt Crowley of District 9

 Fawn Caswell of District 10

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Cannon 8 - Wyatt Crowley

Deceased: Wyatt Crowley of District 9

Killed by: Alaricus Keir of District 2

Holy cow, folks! Alaricus is on a rampage. And even with our flair for the dramatics here in the Capitol, this is a kill to shield the eyes of your children from! Alaricus took his time with the killing of hopeful Victor Wyatt Crowley of District Nine. With a lack of trees in District Nine, Wyatt had no idea how to properly climb one, and almost literally fell into Alaricus’ lap, breaking an arm in the process. The former Career Trainer then went on to cut open Wyatt’s back and break each of his ribs up and out of his body – while the man was still alive – before tearing out his lungs. Wow. What a show, ladies and gentlemen. Alaricus Keir is a strong and scary force here in Day Two. Stay tuned to see what happens next!

Para can be found here.