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== 58th Hunger Games ==
 
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==== Pitfall Lizards ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Pitfall Lizards|Pitfall Lizards]])''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* One Pitfall Lizard attacked and killed [[Dustin Summerfield]] on Day 2.
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* [[Noelle Pines]] sacrificed herself to a Pitfall Lizard on Day 4 after being poisoned, allowing her ally to escape with his life.
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==== Pygmy Cattle ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Pygmy Cattle|Pygmy Cattle]])''
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* Despite his small size, one Pygmy Cattle managed to do considerable damage to [[Seah Storstrand]] before eventually being killed for food.
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==== Dart Jaguars ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Dart Jaguars|Dart Jaguars]])''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* Two Dart Jaguars were quickly defeated by [[Aenor Kembry]], [[Gage Cooper]], [[Soyala Delaire]], and [[Seah Storstrand]] on Day 2, but not before they managed to poison the majority of the alliance.
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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 5, a Latch Crab ensnared [[Razor Creel]]. The shrapnel from the blast required to remove it also injured Razor's ally, [[Lethe Turner]].
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==== Hellhounds ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Hellhounds|Hellhounds]])''
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* A single Hellhound attacked [[Anya Crider]] and [[Lethe Turner]] on Day 2, killing Anya instantly.
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* This Hellhound and its mate tracked Lethe down, attacking her, [[Razor Creel]], and [[Saskia Hamilton]] on Day 3.
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==== Digitamole ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Digitamole|Digitamole]])''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* Digitamoles assailed [[Razor Creel]], [[Saskia Hamilton]], and [[Lethe Turner]] on Day 4. Razor and Saskia lost toes.
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==== Crocaconda ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Crocaconda|Crocaconda]])''
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* A Crococonda killed [[Jupiter Vicks]] instantly on Day 2.
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==== Spore Slugs ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Spore Slugs|Spore Slugs]])''
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* On Day 2, [[Noelle Pines]] encountered some spore slugs, which robbed her of her vision.
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==== Pitfall Lizards ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Guard Granadillos|Guard Granadillos]])''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* When attacked by Guard Granadillos on Day 2, [[Saskia Hamilton]] managed to crush one's skull with a cooking pot, impressing [[Razor Creel]] enough to become his ally.
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=== Mutt Contest Winners ===
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Revision as of 01:46, 8 May 2013

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 large game to use as a food source.

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54th Games Muttations

Muttations were introduced on Day 3 of the 54th Hunger Games. Only three different muttations were used during these Games, as the concept of eating had not yet been implemented, not necessitating the presence of edible muttations. Poison, however, was introduced along with the 54th Games mutts.

Alarm Owls

A blend of different owl species that, once it sees someone, will give a mournful, haunting hoot every five seconds. It follows the person around and hoots, while more alarm owls flock to the area, and all begin to hoot. They don't actually attack, but they can lead other predators to the area. These were initially developed to find rebel spies, soldiers, and the like and trail them until the owls made enough racket for them to be found. Not poisonous. Not edible. N/A HP.

In-Game Activity

Mountain Hounds

A hybrid of cougar and bloodhound ‘ancestors’ that was originally used to track and kill rebels over mountainous areas (remember that the Capitol is just over the Rockies from the districts.) These are enhanced with a powerful sense of smell and are quite ferocious. Hunting solo or in pairs, Mountain Hounds will track prey for hours upon hours after catching scent. Not poisonous. Not edible. 35 HP.

In-Game Activity

Pitfall Lizards

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. Not edible. 30 HP.

Since their introduction, Pitfall Lizards have become one of the most widely used muttations, appearing in practically every Games to date. Along with introducing poison, Pitfall Lizards brought the tradition of naming mutts to the Games with the unofficial moniker of "Tarzan" given to the Pitfall Lizard that appeared on Day 5.

In-Game Activity

  • Attacked Windy Mathers on Day 5, but was quickly dispatched by a blow to the head.

55th Games Muttations

Demo Deer

The term "Demo Deer" — short for Demolition Deer — is actually a misnomer in the fact that these 'Deer' are not actually deer at all. Instead, this large species is actually a blend of moose and rhino DNA. These were developed to clear forests, fences, buildings, and the etcetera. They have giant antlers by their ears, as well as a large pointed horn in the center of their face. These 'Deer' have leathery gray skin, though have slender legs and a thin face. Not poisonous. Edible (Large Game). 35 HP.

In-Game Activity


Gobble Gulls

A hybrid of magpie, seagull, homing pigeon, and pelican, Gobble Gulls, with their insatiable curiosity were initially developed to steal small objects from the rebels to give the Capitol a general idea of what technology the rebels had in their possession. However, their voracious appetites often led them to abandon the hunt for foreign objects in lieu of food. These Gulls have a tendency to flock, and, though they act brave when picking up objects, they will often flee after their first injury. Their magpie's nature may lead them to steal items from tributes, or possibly be carrying some small treasure. Not poisonous. Not edible. 8 HP.

In-Game Activity

  • A small flock of Gobble Gulls attacked Mel Clark for her token, nearly killing her.


Latch Crabs

Roughly a foot in diameter, this blend of king crab and spider has nearly indestructible armour and nearly indestructible silk. The thick, cord-like thread woven by Latch Crabs is like human hair in that virtually the only way to truly destroy it is by fire. This durable, flexible thread cannot be cut by any tool found in the arena, and actually acts as something of a fuse to the inevitable bomb that the Latch Crab is, given the high potassium nitrate content of its shell. The Latch Crabs are quite good at their designed job: latching on to a person and not letting go. Latch Crabs will exercise their iron grip on a person, gripping tightly so they can't be removed, and spinning an amount of silk--usually 30 to 50 yards--before they stop, trapping the person to the circumference of the circle that originates at a stationary object--typically a large rock. Latch Crabs cannot be fought nor pulled off. A favorite target of theirs is around the Achilles' tendon. Not poisonous. Not edible. N/A HP.

Latch Crabs are considered a trap muttation, as their primary inclusion is in random events and they have no combat capabilities; instead, they use a special non-combat dice roll.


Pitfall Lizards

For description, see above: (Pitfall Lizards)

In-Game Activity


Dart Jaguars

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; 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. Not edible. 30 HP.

In-Game Activity


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. Not poisonous. Not edible. 5 HP.


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 phenomenal 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. Not poisonous. Edible (Small Game). 2 HP.


Balloon Jellies

These jellyfish are massive easily the size of a beanbag chair, and resembling a clear balloon filled with pale green jelly. For the most part, these giant jellyfish are mostly harmless--they feed off of zooplankton and do not actively engage in combat. If attacked, drifted in to, or otherwise provoked, however, these jellyfish can become deadly, and fast, by allowing some of their green inner fluid to seep out into the surrounding water. The core of the fish, the pale green goo, is the reason why these Balloon Jellies exist: the Capitol distills them for medicine--curing prostate cancer, to be precise. However, unrefined, the ooze is highly toxic, afflicting those that come in contact with a severe, if acute, poisoning. Balloon Jelly Toxin Syndrome causes excessive vomiting, which, in turn causes rapid dehydration, resetting the tribute's food and water counts to zero. Poisonous (special effect: see above). Not edible. 8 HP.


Pygmy Cattle

One crazy Capitol scientist was working on a project attempting to develop cows that produced lactose-free milk, frustrated by his own lactose intolerance. On the front of it, his work seemed like a complete failure: the resulting cows produced no milk whatsoever, and, to top it off, were roughly the size of a house cat. However, the meat they produced was not only delicious, but the Pygmy Cattle were easier to keep in smaller spaces and produced much less in terms of byproducts. Unlike their giant counterparts, the miniature cows, however, are very skittish and actually burrow, much like rabbits. Not poisonous. Edible (Small Game). 12 HP.


Maneaters

Maneaters are precisely what their name implies: man eaters. This twenty-foot hybrid of sea turtle and shark produced very curious results: a marine nightmare with razor-sharp teeth and plated armor, designed to attack smaller rebel ships--and then the rebels manning them. However, the Maneaters are all brawn and no brains. They are very easy to confuse, and their armor makes their swimming considerably slower than a shark of such size typically would be, making escape an option for clever tributes who can distract the vicious man eater. Not poisonous. Not edible. 45 HP.

In-Game Activity


Nibblefish

Inspired by an old amazonian beastie, the nibblefish are quite voracious eaters — their sharp teeth are quite handy at ripping out flesh, and their aim when leaping out of the water is second to none. Unlike the piranhas that inspired them, however, Nibblefish were designed to have a small stomach and a very quick metabolism, giving them an insatiable appetite--so much so they may even turn to cannibalism when the food supply runs short. Despite this, they are a rather plump, if chewy fish, as long as they are caught unaware. Going into hunting mode (which is somehow different than self-defense mode) causes them to release a hormone that floods their cells with a toxin. (Must have completed Trapping station to capture.) Not poisonous. Edible (Small Game). 10 HP

In-Game Activity

Bufflebara

It's hard to believe that anyone would take the time and trouble to genetically engineer a species just for the mildly amusing name, but this [i]is[/i] the Capitol we’re talking about, and they’ll do almost anything. Though some speciemens look a little more rodent-like, Bufflebaras usually take after the buffalo side of their heritage, making them very large and stocky and giving them painful-looking horns. All of them have the general facial construction of a capybara, however; their eyes, ears, and nostrils are on the top of their heads, allowing them to wade through deep water and keep an eye on their surroundings. Those horns are a force to be reckoned with, so watch out. Not poisonous. Edible (Large Game). 30 HP


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. Not poisonous. Not edible. 20 HP.


Night Harpies

During the early days of the Capitol's war with the rebels, when money and resources were comparitively tight but new weapons were always needed, it was much easier to blend similar species than completely seperate ones. This could be seen as hampering creativity, but one look at the Night Harpy shows that the designers did just as well within these limitations as outside. Comprised of several species of rainforest bird — namely the harpy eagle, quetzal, hoatzin, and pygmy owl — they are designed from inside out to attack and kill. The green feathers of quetzals and the brown and grey of eagles and owls provide them with excellent camouflage; like young hoatzins, they have a pair of claws in the bend of each wing; and like any proper raptor, they have nasty claws and a vicious, curved beak. The hoatzin genetics make them somewhat heavy and awkward flyers, however, so they're most dangerous when diving or flying one way; turns and getting back up high are more difficult for them. The name is slightly misleading, as they are really more crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk) than nocturnal. Not poisonous. Not edible. 15 HP.


Muttation Contest Winners

The first Muttation Contest was launched in the weeks leading up to the 55th Hunger Games. Users created and submitted mutts to be used in the 55th Hunger Games.


Pathfinder Bugs

Created by Jimmylost.

Pathfinder Bugs exist in swarms of hundreds. They are no bigger then a speck of dust and in daylight look almost identical to a swarm of gnats. The main difference is the sticky slime covering there entire bodies that gets left behind on anything they touch. The slime isn't toxic, but glows bright violet in the dark. Pathfinder Bugs are very attracted to the smell of sweat and will follow around a large mammal around for days feeding off it. Not only do Pathfinder Bugs cause any human they're attached to to glow brightly in the dark, they also leave traces of their slime behind on anything around them they happen to touch. This creates a clear path to any human target. Not poisonous. Not edible. N/A HP.


Avian Swine

Created by Cinder.

Avian Swine, or just Air Pigs, are large wild boar that have been given huge wings. They have nests in trees of which they are extremely territorial. Climb the wrong tree and prepare to be kicked out of it. Usually they do not bother anybody unless they are bothered first, but Air Pigs have large appetites and tend to eat everything around them--and they aren't strictly herbivores, so when food starts to run out you may be their next meal. They also have red eyes. Initially designed to hunt down the rebels who disturbed their nests and follow them to the grave, Air Pigs were decommissioned after a short time, as the rebels found them to be very stupid, and ended up hunting them instead, using the meat as food. Air Pigs were replaced by swarms of Tracker Jackers, which were more effective than the dumb individual swine. Not poisonous. Edible (Large Game). 25 HP.


Scorpion Mites

Created by Cel.

Large (drones average 6 inches, but the queens are up to a foot long), brown and ugly, Scorpion Mites have a typical scorpion body other than the claws, which are mysteriously absent. It's tail is also flattened to the ground. The venom from stings is somewhat toxic and hallucinogenic; however, it can only sting once, much like a bee. It's mouth structure is similar to a termite's, but much longer and at least a hundred times stronger, enabling scorpion mites to eat through most biological substances, most types of rocks, and some of the weaker metals. While under Capitol control, the Mites worked in colonies that often numbered in the hundreds, although these groups splintered off for unknown reasons, and now more commonly form smaller packs of five to ten. They are a hive mind of some intelligence, but not comparable to human level. During the rebellion the Capitol would drop colonies of Scorpion Mites on rebel structures. They would usually consume the structure in a matter of hours, usually killing more than a few rebels in the process. Not poisonous. Not edible. 5 HP.


Sheepish

Created by Cameron.

A dastardly blend of fox and sheep DNA, the Sheepish are as sly, quiet, and elusive as a fox. They have a very thick, fluffy orange coat, with the tail, snout and ears of a fox protruding from the woolly mass. Their teeth are incredibly sharp, although the cunning animals conceal them quite well, looking innocent and cuddly. The Sheepish were attempted to be bred as a food source; however the far too little meat that they produced was far too gamey for the Capitol people. The Sheepish continued to be bred for their bright orange wool, which is prized by Capitol fashion designers. Not poisonous. Not edible. 20 HP.


Trapper Zapper

Created by Jasik.

Virtually everything about the Trapper Zapper — a three-foot-long hybrid of spider, electric eel, and shark — is electric. Its skin, its teeth; even the ends of its cord-like silk acts as a wire to will electrocute its victim. It has the general appearance of a shark, but it has the tail of an electric eel. Its teeth are dulled, meant for defending themselves rather than hunting prey, though still are powerful enough to tear out a sizable chunk of flesh. From its eel tail, it can shoot out thick spider silk, which is not adhesive, though can entangle and possibly stun its target. Fortunately, the Zappers were bred to immobilize water-based humans for later interrogation, rather than eliminate — there are plenty of other water-dwelling Mutts for that. Though the Zappers do not deliver enough volts to kill their victims, one dose of electricity is enough to paralyze a tribute for about two hours. Not poisonous. Not edible. 20 HP.


Crocaconda

Created by Innocent.

The Crocaconda is a very large snake with the head of a crocodile. Its coloration is that of murky water, allowing it to blend in to its natural habitat. Its sleek muscular body is great for swimming and quick movement in the water, although it is cumbersome on land. The Crocaconda was used for attacking and harassing small boats close to the coast or in rivers. It is able to get close to the boat unnoticed and go right over the side to pull people into the water. The large mouth and stomach of the Crocaconda, coupled with their exceedingly slow metabolism, in theory, made it a good way for the Captiol to transport secret goods from point A to point B; however, the reptiles were not very good at getting to where the Capitol wanted them, often picking fights with other Crocacondas or getting sidetracked to snack. It is possible that some Crocacondas still have useful items stored in their digestive tract, but to find out would require them to be killed — no easy feat, considering their sharp teeth and tough skin. Not poisonous. Not edible. 35 HP.


56th Games Muttations

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. Not poisonous. Not edible. 8 HP.


Deadly Stallions

Larger than your average horse, these mutts can travel at an extremely fast pace. Deadly Stallions were originally created by the Capitol as a mean of quieter transportation during the war. Their hooves are far stronger than that of a regular old steed, created by the Capitol so they could gallop over nearly any terrain. When rebels had began sneaking into Capitol areas and killing the mutts mercilessly, the Deadly Stallions' minds were configured to attack anyone who didn't fight for the Capitol on sight, posing as a potential threat to tributes. They are most likely found in shaded areas or near drinking water, ready to attack anyone who comes near. Not poisonous. Not edible. 35 HP.

In-Game Activity


Hellhounds

Though they’re called hounds, these nasty little creations aren’t just canine. They were created for one purpose- to shred- and the jaws are all alligator, with sharp teeth and the muscles to slam their jaws closed on a piece of prey and toss it around until enough pieces fly off to kill it. The name did come from somewhere, though, and the majority of this mutt is in fact canine in origin. The creature looks like a monstrous wolf- strong fighter, enduring runner, and so dark an earthy green as to appear black. Just to add to the disturbing color factors, the eyes are more vein than sclera, turning them red. (That, like the green tinge to their fur, was actually a defect caused by trying to use such specialized alligator cells; it was originally going to be bred out, but enticed such fear in the Hounds’ prey that it quickly came to be regarded as useful.) The ears are long at birth and need to be cropped to keep from flopping dangerously close to the teeth; that trait is from the bloodhound genetics that allow the Hounds to track their prey even when it seems impossible to do so. Not poisonous. Not edible. 35 HP.

In-Game Activity Cerba, arguably the single most notorious muttation, had a strong showing from the start of the 56th Games:

  • Killed Bolcco Renred at the end of the bloodbath, due to his stalling.
  • Dragged Johnathan Wrusche off to the edge of the Arena, tearing off one of his arms and leaving him near death.
  • Engaged in combat with Team Strikeoutthough, who fled after killing her partner.
  • Killed Anani Petros near the end of the Games.


Sleep Gliders / Snatchers of Heaven

These ugly combination of crow, rat, and raven look like normal but larger crows or ravens from a distance, even cawing like them. Underneath the wings are the Black Rat's limbs, which the scientists have made sure to make big enough to be able to grab things. The bird's tail has been replaced by a very long rodent one that can be compared to as rope or a monkey's: able to tie objects up. The main color - of course - is black with spots of white. The mutt tries to remove suspicion by always turning to approaching Tributes - should they spot them - and straightening their tails horizontally. Their eyes are inherited from the rats; and, given they are supposed to blend like birds, they have no visible ears and talons are kept in check. The birds used to be trained to steal food from rebel camps and, possibly, eat some to lay blame on any poor individual and cause civil war within the shelters. When the rebels caught onto their thievery and could spot them by the tails, they began tricking them by poisoning bits of their food and having the mutts partake in them. The Capitol ceased the project; but, for the Games, they still continue their pilfering but can now also asphyxiate Tributes by - with their strong rat limbs - partial choking. Their only weakness would be to try distracting them with food, as was their original purpose. Not poisonous. Not edible. 5 HP.

In addition to having a combat attack, Snatchers have a non-combat dice roll that they may use on their victims.


In-Game Activity


Black Curtains

The once former deadly Black Widow - fused with its less dangerous counterpart, the Jumping Spider - have been gifted with two types of weaponry: one of the lethal kind and one of the blinding kind. Either way, their name encompasses what either does - shutting vision (permanently or temporarily) of the victim. One can tell which one does by the hourglass-tattoo on the abdomen. The brown hourglass denotes blindness; the green means death. The rest of the body has retained the black widow's structure, with the eyes and fangs borrowed from the jumping spider. By abusing the jumping spider's namesake ability, they jump or tether themselves to the future-victim and climb towards the eyes. While the person can easily kill these spiders, they tend to come in swarms, wanting to take out those that destroy their beautiful and succulent pumpkins. It seems like millions live in each squash, as, once they are broken open, a skitter of black dots the orange food. They dig their fangs anywhere at the eyeball. The venom/poison takes about ten seconds to work in the system; and, if the venom was picked, the effect lasts for approximately three hours. During the rebellion, they were used to do their thing towards the rebels foolish enough to cut open pumpkins, squash, and other produce in a surprise assault. Quite effective, the Capitol once took pride in these creatures, watching the chaos between death and blindness rob the rebels lives - as the Capitol would then send in soldiers to kill off the blinded, if the blinded didn't accidentally kill of their own cohorts in madness. Poisonous. Not edible. 4 HP.


Pounds / Trippers

Pounds - or also Trippers - are what they are suggested to be: obese rodents weighing at around seven pounds per. Their fur and traits are mish-mashed from having so many inheritances from various rats, bearing weird patches of colored fur and a tendency to have one pointed ear and one rounded ear. Limbs are weak and stubby - in comparison to the overly-large body - but the teeth have been sharpened to pierce fabric and hook onto it. Tails are much like a whip's thickness, and they prove to be valuable to remain stuck to anyone. The Capitol used to have an idea that if the rebels couldn't move, they couldn't fight as well and be distracted to remove what added on extra poundage. This was the concept behind the Pounds; they would grip onto legs or arms (if somehow a rebel was stupid enough to want to swat at them) and latch onto them. The nickname of Trippers was derived from when rebels would literally trip due to trying to exert force to immobilized legs. Not poisonous. Not edible. 2 HP.


Sheepish

For description, see above: (Sheepish)

In-Game Activity


Muttation Contest Winners

Hyords

Created by Semper. The Hyords that live in the fall trees are much like everyday fjord horses that live in the Districts — the only thing different, however, is the the coloring, teeth, ears, and vocals. Along with the sandy color of a fjord, there are faint — but still noticeable — scraggly black stripes running vertically. There is a sort of black "mask" on its face, and its ears are wider than normal and also black. Their teeth are sharp and jagged like a hyena's, hinting at their love for flesh. Hyords were created solely for the purpose of tracking down resistance groups, which is where the bloodhound comes in. Because the mutts travel in herds, the Capitol was sure that the mutant equines would keep the number of uprisers down; they circle around their prey, "dancing" — or more like prancing — giving eerie cackling laughter before shrinking the ritual-like circle. Hyords, though, prefer to track at night for unknown reasons. Not Poisonous. Not edible. 20 HP.

In-Game Activity


Tree Peckers

Created by GreenBeads.

The Tree Pecker is an advanced form of a Woodpecker. Like woodpeckers, they can peck holes into wood and so on. However Tree peckers are large and strong enough to "peck" entire branches off trees. In a flock they could peck at a tree and take it down. However the Woodcock's thin beak allows it to make very precise holes too. The Tree Peckers in a flock use the stronger blunter pecks while alone they tend to use the smaller functions. They also have been gifted with strong talons that grip wood well, and can crush smaller branches. They are able to fly long distances to reach their destination given by the Capitol. These Tree Peckers are brown in color, though they come in many different shades. The females are usually lighter in color but bigger in size. They can peck a hole in a branch someone is sleeping on and never wake them up and send them to the forest floor before they know what happened. With those powerful beaks these babies can do a number on someone's face. Not poisonous. Not edible. 8 HP.


Ourboros

Created by Xeniaph.

Created after the alchemical symbol of the Ouroboros, a serpent which bites its own tail, the Ouroboros muttation is a serpent about the size of the average Anaconda. It's skin is a rich yellow — you could even called it gold — and made up scale-like structures called scutes, the same type of plating on the backs of armadillos. The entire shell of a turtule is actually one large scute. When the scutes come into contat with certain oils on the surfaces of organic matters such as human skin, the hair of certain animals, and multiple types of wood, it causes an allergic reaction that spikes the skin of the ouroboros into hundreds of spines which quickly excrete a poison called tetrodotoxin. Tetrodotoxin is a powerful neurotoxin. It's powerful enough to kill, by paralyzing the diaphragm or, alternatively, the muscles that pump the heart. This method is also how they catch food. Moreover, certain psychological implements cause them to coil up around objects in a way similar to the actual legend. However, because of the weight of the ouroboros, due to older genetic engineering, it rarely moves move than a few feet every day. Poisonous. Not edible. 15 HP.

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Unused Recycled Muttations

Several recycled muttations were included in the 56th Arena but were not implemented by the Gamemakers:

57th Hunger Games Muttations

Tankard Rats

Originally bred merely to be exploited by the Capitol as lab rats with a size more comparable to humans, the average Tankard Rat stands six feet tall when on its hind legs, typically between two hundred and three hundred pounds. The Capitol eventually dismissed the project, as the giant rats became too violent and impossible to control: they fought with each other, they attacked their captors, and damaged lab equipment. While they are no longer used as test subjects, the Capitol had a hard time eradicating the rats completely, as they took to living underground in tunnels and sewers. They are aggressive territorial, rarely operating in groups larger than pairs. Not poisonous. Not edible. 35 HP.


Digitamole

As a means to rid roots of undesirable plants (like rebel food supply), the Rootnibblers would dig underground and basically eat any root - along with their invertebrate diet. The special Rootnibblers are given the name 'Digitamoles'. In the Hunger Games, they are modified, developing an 'acquired' taste for human toes. While hardly bigger than a beagle dog, they have extremely strong upper limbs, breaking through the earth and grabbing by the legs. Giving a thorough licking with long tongues, the dark-brown moles taste the shoe or toes, and their sharp teeth pierce any armor and munch off digits. They will take as many as they can, blinking beady eyes and blood smearing on their long snouts. They hardly look different from a normal mole, minus the detail of a white triangle on the back. They are mostly-blind creatures. Not poisonous. Not edible. 10 HP.


Delivery Word

The docile and loyal Delivery Words (commonly called 'Words') are extremely adaptable and capable of crossing lands and bodies of water to deliver mail for the cost of a couple sunflower seeds. Delivery Words usually prefer to fly away from combat. Their meat is highly delicious and packed with essential vitamins. It is not hard to spot a Delivery Word, with their black feathers, gray-specked eyes, and tendency to honk loudly; however, Words can be hard to capture with its ability to withstand high acidity. The main area of the Delivery Word is at the Acid Lake middle, where its white-spotted back and straight tail feathers taunt hungry people. Not poisonous. Edible (Small Game). 10 HP.


Pitfall Lizards

For description, see above: (Pitfall Lizards)

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Hellhounds

For description, see above: (Hellhounds)

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  • Two Hellhounds attacked Evan Jackson and Daniela Lamonde on Day 2. They were joined by a Pitfall Lizard whose nest was collapsed by Evan, and killed Evan in this fight.
  • A single Hellhound was responsible for the death of Daniela Lamonde on Day 6.


Sabertooth Bat

For description, see above: (Sabertooth Bat)

In-Game Activity

  • Four Sabertooth Bats attacked Snip Bysho, Soren Ryder, and Winona Kirby on Day 3. Snip was killed instantly, and Soren was killed by the end of the fight. Winona escaped.


Mutt Contest Winners

Siren

Created by Chaos.

The Capitol noted that certain species of animals were getting out of control with unrestrained breeding. They came up with a hybrid; a giant bird (Martial Eagle) with an enormous wingspan, and a large snake (Black-headed python and Burrowing Cobra). Slower than the large deer and cats they hunted, the three-foot horrors would flap in silently - with their seven-foot ashen wings - as they slept and wrap around their necks, sliding their tongues into the prey's mouth and send a paralyzing poison down, asphyxiating them. Their high body heat has them eating constantly. It camouflages itself in the dense trees and wait for hours on end. Though having almost no fangs, any inflicted injury is slathered in crippling venom. When feeding they hum strange, lullaby-like noise - hence their namesake. While the head is extremely toxic - it is where the tongue and all the toxin resides - the rest of the Siren's body is edible. It will remain warm long after dying and is able to be cooked and eaten, the meat resembles ridged layers with a rubbery feel Poisonous. Edible (Large Game). 25 HP.

In-Game Activity

  • Attacked Snip Bysho on Day 2, but was killed almost instantly.


Bakkup

Created by Raeoki.

When District 10 stopped providing the Capitol farm products in the Rebellion, they panicked. They made the "Bakupp." It gave milk; its offspring came in eggs; and it grew wool. The long, sharp-horned males were violent, aggressive, and endangered handlers' lives; the small females were calmer but produced little. When the war ended, all Bakupp were "dealt with." Bakupp look like cows with a coat of wool and have large chicken feet. Both genders can easily kill by brute strength. The females are docile (to a point); the males will happily kill the whatever they see. Bakupp do not travel in herds. They are herbivorous though few males are reported to have tried to eaten their handlers. Note that tributes will be unable to milk or retrieve eggs from Bakkup in the arena. Not poisonous. Edible (Large Game). 20 HP.

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Spore Slugs

Created by Magnet.

Spore slugs were developed by the Capitol for gardening, as they eat mushrooms and other weeds. The fact that they ate weeds made them very popular until their overwhelming numbers forced the slugs to eat the plants which the gardeners intended to grow for food. They can survive off of most flora, but have an affinity for mushrooms. The slugs contain a poison that will slowly start to weaken the nerves until the target goes blind, always within a day. They are an inch long at most and their toxin is absorbed through the skin. Poisonous (special toxin). Not edible. N/A HP.

Like Latch Crabs, Spore Slugs are generally considered a trap muttation, as their primary inclusion is in random events and they have no combat capabilities.


Guard Granadillos

Created by Ragneroc.

Guard Granadillos are usually knee high in size. These Granadillos were bred to serve as guard dogs, because of their rocky appearance they could be posted outside restricted areas and be mistaken as rocks and therefore ignored. Guard Granadillos are extremely vicious, and will attack anyone who gets to close to the place they are guarding. They can be trained to guard a specific area and to patrol up to a one mile radius. Guard Granadillos work well in packs, and are actually capable of setting up guard rotations, if adequately trained. Not poisonous. Not edible. 20 HP.

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Pacifish

Created by Phunke.

The Capitol's sewers, in recent years, became home to dangerous superbacteria, which would be recycled into drinking water, resistant to chemical extermination. The Symphurus Exocoetidae, nicknamed ‘the Pacifish’ for bringing peace, thrives in highly acidic waters and feasts on bacteria and other vermin. Highly attracted to light in the dark, Pacifish could be guided by with flashlights. Unfortunately, the Flying Fish heritage (which gave the attraction to light) gave them flight. The Pacifish’s streamlined body and powerful, large fins allow it to propel violently hundreds of feet through the air and attack with painfully-acidic bites when lacking animals to eat. Each Pacifish is 1.5-2 feet long and weighs about 5 pounds, ‘wingspan’ being 2-3 feet. While peaceful during the day, light in the dark is met with a Pacifish attack - sometimes with a school of them. Each can usually only survive to bite once. Not poisonous. Not edible. 20 HP.


Unused Recycled Muttations

Several recycled muttations were included in the 56th Arena but were not implemented by the Gamemakers:


58th Hunger Games

Pitfall Lizards

For description, see above: (Pitfall Lizards)

In-Game Activity

  • One Pitfall Lizard attacked and killed Dustin Summerfield on Day 2.
  • Noelle Pines sacrificed herself to a Pitfall Lizard on Day 4 after being poisoned, allowing her ally to escape with his life.


Pygmy Cattle

For description, see above: (Pygmy Cattle)

In-Game Activity

  • Despite his small size, one Pygmy Cattle managed to do considerable damage to Seah Storstrand before eventually being killed for food.


Dart Jaguars

For description, see above: (Dart Jaguars)

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Latch Crabs

For description, see above: (Latch Crabs)

In-Game Activity

  • On Day 5, a Latch Crab ensnared Razor Creel. The shrapnel from the blast required to remove it also injured Razor's ally, Lethe Turner.


Hellhounds

For description, see above: (Hellhounds)

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Digitamole

For description, see above: (Digitamole)

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Crocaconda

For description, see above: (Crocaconda)

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Spore Slugs

For description, see above: (Spore Slugs)

In-Game Activity

  • On Day 2, Noelle Pines encountered some spore slugs, which robbed her of her vision.


Pitfall Lizards

For description, see above: (Guard Granadillos)

In-Game Activity

  • When attacked by Guard Granadillos on Day 2, Saskia Hamilton managed to crush one's skull with a cooking pot, impressing Razor Creel enough to become his ally.


Mutt Contest Winners

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