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'''Poisonous. Not edible. N/A HP.'''
 
'''Poisonous. Not edible. N/A HP.'''
  
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==== Scorpion Mites ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Scorpion Mites|Scorpion Mites]])''
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* [[Shrol Raidan|Shrol]] and [[Yaron Raidan]] were simultaneously assaulted by a nest of ten scorpion mites. The insects retreated when several had been killed and Yaron neared death, but this left them vulnerable to attacks from other tributes.
  
  
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The intent was to create a larger species of spider, one that would spin thicker, stronger silk that could be used by the Capitol for various purposes. Capitol scientists were able to achieve this with the genes of a normal tarantula and some growth hormone; however, rather than the house cat-sized spider they’d been aiming for, they’d ended up with a massive brute of an arachnid, as tall as a small elephant with a legspan of over ten feet. These beasts were untamable; they would encase their caregivers in thick webs of silk, then inject their lethal poison into their bloodstream, killing them within the hour. After seeing how serious the problem was, the Capitolites decided that these creations could not be allowed to live; they managed to kill most, but some of the Macromantulas escaped into the wild, and continue to multiply deep within the darkest forests of Panem.  
 
The intent was to create a larger species of spider, one that would spin thicker, stronger silk that could be used by the Capitol for various purposes. Capitol scientists were able to achieve this with the genes of a normal tarantula and some growth hormone; however, rather than the house cat-sized spider they’d been aiming for, they’d ended up with a massive brute of an arachnid, as tall as a small elephant with a legspan of over ten feet. These beasts were untamable; they would encase their caregivers in thick webs of silk, then inject their lethal poison into their bloodstream, killing them within the hour. After seeing how serious the problem was, the Capitolites decided that these creations could not be allowed to live; they managed to kill most, but some of the Macromantulas escaped into the wild, and continue to multiply deep within the darkest forests of Panem.  
 
'''Poisonous. Not edible. 30 HP.'''
 
'''Poisonous. Not edible. 30 HP.'''
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* Fought [[Yaron Raidan]] on Day 4, though it did not poison her before it died.
 
* Fought [[Yaron Raidan]] on Day 4, though it did not poison her before it died.
  
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==== Sphinx ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Sphinx|Sphinx]])''
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* On Day 7, [[Reyes Moreno]] was confronted by a Sphinx that had a riddle around its neck. He successfully solved it, and managed to avoid being torn limb from limb.
  
  
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==== Latch Crabs ====
  
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Latch Crabs|Latch Crabs]])''
  
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* On Day 4, [[Avon Lightwood]]'s right bicep was snared by a latch crab; she opted to amputate the arm.
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* The following day, by a stroke of awful luck, Avon was latched for a second time, this time on her leg.
  
  
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It was only a matter of time before the Capitol discovered how to clone dinosaurs from the DNA of insects preserved in amber; to begin with, only a few of these creatures were created, and the Stegosaurus was one of the first. It is very much like its extinct counterpart, with the only exception being its smaller size; rather than stretching to 30 feet, the Capitol’s Stegosaurus is only 15 feet long from its head to the tip of its tail. Other than that, it is much the same, with two rows of spikes down its back, ending in a tail of deadly spines that could easily decapitate a human with one swipe. The Capitol’s dinosaurs did not initially serve a purpose; however, once the Hunger Games began, it was decided that perhaps they could be used in future arenas to give the
 
It was only a matter of time before the Capitol discovered how to clone dinosaurs from the DNA of insects preserved in amber; to begin with, only a few of these creatures were created, and the Stegosaurus was one of the first. It is very much like its extinct counterpart, with the only exception being its smaller size; rather than stretching to 30 feet, the Capitol’s Stegosaurus is only 15 feet long from its head to the tip of its tail. Other than that, it is much the same, with two rows of spikes down its back, ending in a tail of deadly spines that could easily decapitate a human with one swipe. The Capitol’s dinosaurs did not initially serve a purpose; however, once the Hunger Games began, it was decided that perhaps they could be used in future arenas to give the
 
'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 60 HP.'''
 
'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 60 HP.'''
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As a larger number of mutts than expected indicate, oftentimes the grotesquely Frankenstinian hybrid animals the Capitol sics on tributes are the result of a miscommunication, and the Spitting Raptor is a prime example. The Gamemaker who ordered this muttation had somehow envisioned a style of spitting lizard, hoping the scientists could resurrect some ancient creature like they did for the stegosaurus. The scientist, however, thought the Gamemaker was referring to the large birds of prey — a reasonable assumption, considering raptors’ fierce talons and predatory instinct — and simply borrowed glands from venom-spitting snakes, creating a dive-bombing, poisonous hunter bird.  
 
As a larger number of mutts than expected indicate, oftentimes the grotesquely Frankenstinian hybrid animals the Capitol sics on tributes are the result of a miscommunication, and the Spitting Raptor is a prime example. The Gamemaker who ordered this muttation had somehow envisioned a style of spitting lizard, hoping the scientists could resurrect some ancient creature like they did for the stegosaurus. The scientist, however, thought the Gamemaker was referring to the large birds of prey — a reasonable assumption, considering raptors’ fierce talons and predatory instinct — and simply borrowed glands from venom-spitting snakes, creating a dive-bombing, poisonous hunter bird.  
 
'''Poisonous. Not edible. 20 HP.'''
 
'''Poisonous. Not edible. 20 HP.'''
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==== Spore Slugs ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Spore Slugs|Spore Slugs]])''
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* [[Shrol Raidan]] came into contact with Spore Slugs on Day 2. His sight was spared when his sister assaulted him with antivenom, circumventing the "no alliances" quell twist.
  
  
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==== Grapemaker ====
 
The same scientist who created the Brewbird decided to open a vineyard that would run itself, using his creation as the help. However, the fermenting birds did not distinguish between good grapes and rotten ones, which resulted in the creation of very disgusting wine. Rather than give in and hire human help, the scientist developed another creature: the Grapemarker. These mutts are a mix of humming bird and dart frog that flit from vine to vine, injecting all of the bad grapes with venom that the Brewbirds can detect. However, the Grapemarkers grew very protective of the vines where they make their nests, and will viciously attack anyone who comes near, dive-bombing and attacking viciously with their beaks.
 
The same scientist who created the Brewbird decided to open a vineyard that would run itself, using his creation as the help. However, the fermenting birds did not distinguish between good grapes and rotten ones, which resulted in the creation of very disgusting wine. Rather than give in and hire human help, the scientist developed another creature: the Grapemarker. These mutts are a mix of humming bird and dart frog that flit from vine to vine, injecting all of the bad grapes with venom that the Brewbirds can detect. However, the Grapemarkers grew very protective of the vines where they make their nests, and will viciously attack anyone who comes near, dive-bombing and attacking viciously with their beaks.
 
'''Poisonous. Not edible. 10 HP.'''
 
'''Poisonous. Not edible. 10 HP.'''
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==== Tumnus ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Tumnus|Tumnus]])''
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* On Day 6, [[Reyes Moreno]] had a hatchet eaten by a Tumnus in the gemstone pit.
  
  
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During the dark days, the rebels had a tendency to make their encampments near water. Because of this, Capitol scientists created the Swallowfish, a two-foot-long mutt with the combined genes of a gator and a piranha that had the capacity to swallow practically anything - namely invaluable rebel plans - and return it to Capitol spies waiting nearby. The main problem, though, was that the creatures would not consent to spitting whatever-it-was back out; the rebel plans would remain inside the chamber in the stomach of the Swallowfish unless surgically removed. Nowadays, the Swallowfish can be found in any body of water, large or small. The scaly, four-legged creature enjoys sneaking up on unwary beach-goers and gobbling up their belongings - and maybe their fingers, too, as an added bonus.
 
During the dark days, the rebels had a tendency to make their encampments near water. Because of this, Capitol scientists created the Swallowfish, a two-foot-long mutt with the combined genes of a gator and a piranha that had the capacity to swallow practically anything - namely invaluable rebel plans - and return it to Capitol spies waiting nearby. The main problem, though, was that the creatures would not consent to spitting whatever-it-was back out; the rebel plans would remain inside the chamber in the stomach of the Swallowfish unless surgically removed. Nowadays, the Swallowfish can be found in any body of water, large or small. The scaly, four-legged creature enjoys sneaking up on unwary beach-goers and gobbling up their belongings - and maybe their fingers, too, as an added bonus.
 
'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 15 HP.'''
 
'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 15 HP.'''
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==== Honey Badger ====
 
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This Capitol creation is the embodiment of the word fierce. Though developed to handle insects — particularly raiding beehives for honey (hence the name) and demolishing Tracker Jacker nests — this nasty creature has no qualms about starting fights; in fact, it has no regard for any other animal whatsoever and will prey on just about anything it can get its giant claws on. Perhaps one of the most fearless animals ever to exist, particularly considering its relatively small size of roughly three feet in length, the Honey Badger doesn't seem to be fazed by the venom of any creature it encounters, be they snakes or Tracker Jackers or other insects. Honey Badgers are quite territorial and will attack without being provoked — though make no mistake, they will never feel threatened.
 
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==== Spore Slugs ====
 
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Spore Slugs|Spore Slugs]])''
 
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* [[Shrol Raidan]] came into contact with Spore Slugs on Day 2. His sight was spared when his sister assaulted him with antivenom, circumventing the "no alliances" quell twist.
 
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==== Latch Crabs ====
 
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Latch Crabs|Latch Crabs]])''
 
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* On Day 4, [[Avon Lightwood]]'s right bicep was snared by a latch crab; she opted to amputate the arm.
 
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* The following day, by a stroke of awful luck, Avon was latched for a second time, this time on her leg.
 
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==== Sphinx ====
 
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Sphinx|Sphinx]])''
 
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* On Day 7, [[Reyes Moreno]] was confronted by a Sphinx that had a riddle around its neck. He successfully solved it, and managed to avoid being torn limb from limb.
 
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==== Honey Badger ====
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This Capitol creation is the embodiment of the word fierce. Though developed to handle insects — particularly raiding beehives for honey (hence the name) and demolishing Tracker Jacker nests — this nasty creature has no qualms about starting fights; in fact, it has no regard for any other animal whatsoever and will prey on just about anything it can get its giant claws on. Perhaps one of the most fearless animals ever to exist, particularly considering its relatively small size of roughly three feet in length, the Honey Badger doesn't seem to be fazed by the venom of any creature it encounters, be they snakes or Tracker Jackers or other insects. Honey Badgers are quite territorial and will attack without being provoked — though make no mistake, they will never feel threatened.  
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Scorpion Mites|Scorpion Mites]])''
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'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 25 HP.'''
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* [[Shrol Raidan|Shrol]] and [[Yaron Raidan]] were simultaneously assaulted by a nest of ten scorpion mites. The insects retreated when several had been killed and Yaron neared death, but this left them vulnerable to attacks from other tributes.  
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==== Tumnus ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Tumnus|Tumnus]])''
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* On Day 6, [[Reyes Moreno]] had a hatchet eaten by a Tumnus in the gemstone pit.
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* [[Muttations#Hellhounds|Hellhounds]]
 
* [[Muttations#Hellhounds|Hellhounds]]
 
* [[Muttations#Crocaconda|Crocaconda]]
 
* [[Muttations#Crocaconda|Crocaconda]]
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== 61st Hunger Games ==
 
== 61st Hunger Games ==

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