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| − | '''Muttations''' (commonly abbreviated "mutts") are creatures created by the Capitol that are released into the arena by the Gamemakers. These muttations often engage in combat with the tributes, although tributes may elect to hunt down a muttation that is classified as | + | '''Muttations''' (commonly abbreviated "mutts") are creatures created by the Capitol that are released into the arena by the Gamemakers. These muttations often engage in combat with the tributes, although tributes may also elect to hunt down a muttation that is classified as small game or large game to use as a food source (with the classification determining how many portions of food may be taken from each mutt killed). Muttations with a high amount of HP and/or other special attacks are colloquially known as <em>megamutts</em>; these may appear at feasts or other in-game events to challenge large groups of tributes. |
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| + | A list of the combat stats and presence of all muttations is located [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DNOGD8wIfOQ-OBWF0-FP8KwtTtfDQBDYnKyPa9f9yvU/edit#gid=0 here]. This page attempts to chronicle the descriptions and in-character actions of these muttations. | ||
== 54th Games Muttations == | == 54th Games Muttations == | ||
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| − | ==== | + | ==== Ouroboros ==== |
'''Created by Xeniaph.''' | '''Created by Xeniaph.''' | ||
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'''In-Game Activity''' | '''In-Game Activity''' | ||
| − | * On Day Two, a pair of | + | * On Day Two, a pair of Ouroboros attacked [[56th_Hunger_Games#Eternal_September|Eternal September]], killing both District 11 tributes, [[Estelle Havenporth]] and [[Cole Haister]]. |
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=== Unused Recycled Muttations === | === Unused Recycled Muttations === | ||
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== 63rd Hunger Games == | == 63rd Hunger Games == | ||
| − | ==== | + | ==== Dart Jaguar ==== |
| − | + | Like many Capitol experiments, these beautiful mixes of jaguar and poison dart frog didn’t turn out the way they were supposed to. The idea was to create huge cats that could not only rip rebels to pieces, but also poison anyone who attempted to fight back. Unfortunately, no way could be found to make the cats excrete poison; the meat is inedible, and you’d better stay away from their bodily fluids, but their skin is safe to touch. They also lost the advantage of the jaguar’s camouflage; though their base coat is still tan, their spots have taken on the brilliant jewel-like colors of the frogs, making them gorgeous but easy to spot. Simple external contact with their poison is enough to paralyze any tribute for several hours, and if it gets into your body, a painful death will follow within half an hour. (You probably won't make it that long, though, because most victims get torn apart and eaten long before that.) | |
| − | '''Poisonous | + | '''Poisonous - YES, Edible - NO, 30 HP.''' |
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| + | ==== Pitfall Lizard ==== | ||
| + | Parts lizard, snake, and some trapdoor spider, this grotesque beast was originally designed to take out supply roads and other paths frequented by rebels. They were designed to dig networks of tunnels and caves under the specified area so it would collapse when enough weight was placed on it and perhaps kill the rebels involved with its lethal venom. However, these Lizards were deemed inefficient, given that their "traps" so to speak — nearly 25 feet deep, wide holes about two feet from the surface of the ground — did not always collapse, were not always dug in the right place, and were not always inhabited by a Pitfall Lizard to finish off any unfortunate being trapped. Like many of the muttations, the project was abandoned — however, few of the Lizards were actually found by the retrieval squads. These are completely inedible — even their bright orange eggs are poisonous. If you manage to get bitten, you have about three hours to live. | ||
| + | '''Poisonous - YES, Edible - NO, 30 HP | ||
'''In-Game Activity''' | '''In-Game Activity''' | ||
* The thing it did | * The thing it did | ||
| + | ==== Cave Rats ==== | ||
| + | Many people will tell you that bats are nothing more than rats with wings. These mutts give truth to that statement. Originally developed to light the way underground so Capitol operatives didn’t have to carry lights with them, these rodents combine the hardiness and dexterity of rats with bats’ wings, and their tail is bioluminescent (courtesy of firefly genes). They are exceedingly stupid, however, and could not be trained, so the Capitol gave up on them and left them to the caves. They were actually meant to be cleared out of the Arena, but they’re a pain to dig out of their crevices when they don’t want to be found, so the Gamemakers threw up their hands and said to leave them. It’s not like they’re very useful anyway. | ||
| + | '''Poisonous - NO, Edible - NO, 5 HP''' | ||
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| + | ==== Tree Rabbits ==== | ||
| + | Surprises of surprises, here we actually have a mutt that did what it was supposed to. These critters were bred as convenient food sources, and have done a phenominal job of living up to their expectations. Mostly rabbit, but with wings and hollow bones from the blended DNA of several birds, they live in or under trees. They are completely docile, allowing their breeders to kill them without fuss. However, their breeders must all but hand-raise them, as it takes some time for them to become accustomed enough to someone to allow close approach. When faced with strangers, especially loud ones, they are easily scared and will run or take flight, whichever gets them away faster. | ||
| + | '''Poisonous - NO, Edible - YES Small Game, 0 HP''' | ||
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| + | ==== Sabertooth Bat ==== | ||
| + | At first glance, Sabertooth Bats appear to be regular bats. They come in various shades of black, brown, gray, and even reddish-orange, and dwell in similar types of places. If you saw one flying at you, though, the difference between the two species would be immediately apparent: protruding out of the mouths' of these Capitol muttations are two poisonous fangs that grow up to six inches in length. The Capitol combined the genes of large fruit bats, long extinct Sabertooth Tigers, and even a particularly venomous species of viper to create a creature with a wingspan of up to 6 feet with superior night vision, perfect for tracking rebels who may try to run under the cover of night. Their one weakness, though, is that somewhere in the mix they acquired glowing eyes; if you spot a luminous pair of orbs in the darkness, you may just have a chance to escape. | ||
| + | '''Poisonous - YES, Edible - NO, 8 HP''' | ||
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| + | ==== Tent-Making Anteater ==== | ||
| + | Despite their name, these mutations actually owe more to bats’ DNA than giant anteaters’. With bodies that are four to five feet long and wingspans to match, they look formidable. However, since their only real use was to build shelter for Capitol forces, they were specifically designed to be as neutral as possible. This is the primary reason for using anteater material; the bats’ upper and lower jaw are fused into an anteater’s long, thin tube, restricting them to a diet of ants, termites, and the like. Their introduction to the Arena has little to do with fighting, and much more to do with the fact that they are fascinated by makeshift shelters and have a tendency to get so enthusiastic in examining tributes’ housing that they collapse it on the tribute. That said, they will attack if they deem it necessary, and those large claws pack a nasty punch. | ||
| + | '''Poisonous - NO, Edible - NO, 20 HP''' | ||
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==== Next Mutt ==== | ==== Next Mutt ==== | ||
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| − | ==== | + | ==== Kodoma ==== |
| − | '''Created by { | + | '''Created by {Stare}''' |
| + | If one did not know better, they would think the Kodoma a ghost. The creature moves in absolute silence, with a body that looks somewhat similar to a human's in that it stands upright and have two arms and two legs. The similarities stop there, though, for this particular mutt has a wide, round abdomen, no fingers or toes, and an oval head with two dark eyes and an equally dark mouth, so that the three features can barely be distinguished from each other. The rest of its body is opalescent, smooth, and free of even the slightest feature, and it's tiny, maybe a foot and a half tall at most. The Kodama are generally a puzzling creature. Unlike most mutts, they were created to cheer up people in the Capitol who were old, sick, or depressed, meant to be a kind of therapy. Their behavior didn't exactly go as planned, though - the creatures would often just stand there, making an occasional call that sounded high pitched and distant. They amused patients, however, and were therefore kept. In the Arena, they have been known to be actually helpful. They travel in packs and often do little more than watch tributes with their wide eyes and bring them food. Still, their presence has been known to be greatly calming to many, even the unlucky teenagers slated for almost certain death. | ||
| + | '''Poisonous - NO, Edible - NO, 0 HP''' | ||
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| + | ==== Ahuizotl (Water Mongrel) ==== | ||
| + | '''Created by {Lei}''' | ||
| + | The Ahuizotl were developed by the Capitol as a means to keep the Avoxes that work beneath the streets in the intricate network of sewers from wandering too far from their stations, as well as to keep rebels from entering the Capitol through the underground maze. A cross between a dog and an over-sized otter, the Ahuizotl can stand up to three and a half feet tall with slick, rubbery fur and black, bottomless eyes. It possesses webbed feet that help propel it through the water as well as a dog-like snout set with several rows of straight, sharp teeth similar to that of a piranha's. It's not the teeth and claws you have to look out for, though - the real threat is in the large, clawed hand at the end of its tail, which it uses to latch on to its victims and drag them to a watery grave. Victims of the Ahuizotl are usually found intact but missing bits of their flesh as well as their nails, eyes, and teeth. They're rather picky eaters. | ||
| + | '''Poisonous - NO, Edible YES Large Game, 25 HP''' | ||
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| + | ==== Chupacabra ==== | ||
| + | '''Created by {Kay}''' | ||
| + | A mutt experiment gone horribly wrong, the Chupacabra was always intended to be used in the Games. It just wasn't intended to be quite so horrific. This creature stands at 3" maximum, with oval-shaped pure obsidian eyes, a plume of razor-sharp spines over its head and back, a thick tail and reptilian skin. It walks upright like a human, but its humanity ends there. Evidence of the Chupacabra can be seen throughout the arena, as it always dismembers its kills, leaving the majority of the carcass behind to mark its territory. If the Chupacabra is released, the Gamemakers will be watching it very closely, in order to whisk the bodies of fallen tributes away before it can use them as territory markers. | ||
| + | '''Poisonous - NO, Edible - NO, 30 HP''' | ||
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| + | ==== Cipactli ==== | ||
| + | '''Created by {Chaos} | ||
| + | In true Capitol form, this beast was never meant to become what it is today. This little crocodile started out as a potential scientific breakthrough - what if it was possible to regenerate tissue into specific organs? They kept it in a little watery tub deep in one of their laboratories, separated from others, and initial signs were promising. Cutting off part of its tail resulted in it growing back, albeit stunted. Yanking teeth saw them returning. But, as most scientists do, they grew bored with the predictable results and decided to try something entirely different; splicing it with foreign DNA and seeing what the results would be. Unfortunately, it didn't work out too well. Its tail grew wider and more fish-like, gills sprouted upon the sides of its neck, and the webs between its hands increased for silent water movement. The strangest - and perhaps most terrifying - problem was that it grew mouths upon every joint of its body with the same rows of razor-sharp teeth to compensate for its now unsatiable appetite. They had to try and dispose of it because it was then deemed too dangerous with its intimidating size and unpredictable temper... what better place than a waterlogged arena? | ||
| + | '''Poisonous - NO, Edible - YES Large Game, 30 HP''' | ||
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=== Unused Recycled Muttations === | === Unused Recycled Muttations === | ||
