Lane Idal

> A true survivor, Lane demonstrates the necessity of innovation and the need for contingency plans. Tragically, his supportive fans could not save him from the other tributes.
>
> - Personal remarks of Archivist Immersfeld

A bright and innocent soul from District 11, Lane had an unusual upbringing. Instead of farming like others commonly did in his District, he found himself attracted to the water at a young age. Lane is known for his independent but cheery attitude. A supremely popular tribute in the Capitol, Lane received several vital gifts from sponsors. His fans embraced his underdog mentality and innovation and were heartbroken upon his defeat.

**Character Bio**

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### Appearance

A young man with messy, light blonde hair and a sailor's sun-tanned skin, Lane appeared as many from District 11. He was known to dress casually, address others familiarly, and stood tall among the other tributes. Hidden beneath his loose clothing and attitude was a toned physique that served him well through several combat encounters and enabled him to enact his survival strategy.

### Character History

#### Childhood

Although he was raised in the crop fields of District 11, Lane knew from an early age that he would serve the sea. His parents report that he would often spend his days near the water constructing and testing toy boats and playing in creeks and ponds. His family owned a large farm and shipped a variety of foods to the Capitol.

#### Adolescence

As he entered adulthood, Lane dutifully joined the family business and worked as a sailor on one of his family's shipping boats. At 19 years old, Lane was a fairly experienced sailor when he was reaped.

## Preparing For The Games

### Interview

In one of Season One's shorter interviews, a nervous Lane explained to Caesar Flickerman the nuances of his previous life. His mild manners and authenticity seemed to warm the hearts of those in the crowd. After a few jokes and pleasantries, he revealed that he did not intend to succumb to utter violence. He told the sponsors in the crowd his general plan of nonviolence and tactical retreats. This authentic, non-violent approach, along with his ingenuity inside the arena, helped garner Lane favor with Capitol sponsors.

### Time in the Training Grounds

Lane was uncharacteristically quiet during his time in the Training Grounds. His independence here set a sort of precedent for his solitary tactics moving forward. When his time to be Evaluated came, he surprised many potential sponsors. Instead of showcasing a wide variety of skills, he instead focused only on his attacks with a bow and a sword. This approach did not end up paying off, as he was assigned a score of 4.6 (ranking twenty second among tributes). After the Reaping, Lane formed an alliance with Zerlina, though this unnamed alliance was quickly snuffed out following her quick death during the Bloodbath.

## During The Games

### Bloodbath

Like many contestants, Lane took some time to assess the Cornucopia before making his first move. After obtaining a greataxe, Lane attacked Ettezroc and secured a healing potion before fleeing into a Fog Cloud. As the chaos of the Bloodbath ensued, Lane continued to equip himself, picking up a heavy crossbow, splint armor, and foodstuffs. He eventually disappeared into the surrounding forest alone.

### Day 1

> You are right; I am in somewhat of a hole. There is a chance for survival though...if I can outlast the rest of my competitors.
>
> - Lane

After leaving the Cornucopia, Lane headed south and foraged for food as he went. Unknown to him, he was being followed by Ifan's Angels. They met at a distance and tried to to communicate with Lane, who did not seem to trust the group (as he had allied previously with Zerlina). Lane was able to lose himself in the densely wooded terrain and eventually emerged from the forest onto a beach. Onlookers in the Capitol were enthralled, as he appeared to be stuck against a wall, pinned between the vast expanse of water and his pursuers. Luckily for Lane, sponsors opted to step in and gifted him a folding boat. After crossing the water, the District 11 tribute found himself on an area of the map that featured high amounts of volcanic activity. Running low on water, Lane ingeniously constructed a desalination device so that he could drink enough water to survive.

### Day 2

Day two was not quite as eventful for Lane, as he spent the day struggling to survive in the heat and finding a clean source of water. Using his folding boat, Lane swam into the sea and filled his boat with rainwater. After returning to land, he was perhaps curiously sent a package of components from sponsors. Lane then rested for some time (despite the early hour). He was awoken by the sight of a strange creature wielding a scimitar. This creature was a master of fire, launching attack after attack at Lane. Continuing his conservative strategy, Lane ran away and was able to hide under the ocean's surface. Lane ended the day by deploying the larger form of the folding boat and paddling into the water to rest.

### Day 3

Lane was awakened on the third day by a glowing green portal floating in the water behind him. Frightened, Lane debated the Gamemasters' invitation before sailing away from the portal. After returning to the central area, Lane received yet another gift: a Ring of Spell Turning. Following his third gift reception, Lane located a source of water before noticing one of the large bridges that connected the arena's major zones. Unknown to him, he began crossing the West Bridge, heading directly towards Ifan's Angels. Lane ended his day by falling asleep on the West Bridge.

### Day 4

In the Quagmire, Lane came across an Aboleth. After attempting to befriend the being, Lane approached it and attempted to take its gift of the legendary Parashu (Ettezroc's axe). Upon touching it, his mind was dominated by the Aboleth and he lost control of his body.

### Day 5

When Lane once again gained consciousness, he found himself in a dark tunnel. The Aboleth had led him under the World Tree. The remaining three members of Ifan's Angels chased the newly aware Lane deeper into the tunnels. Lane fought valiantly, again showcasing his ingenuity, but he was unable to defend against better odds one final time.

### Death

The blow that ended Lane's life came from Amara. Many Capitol viewers were deeply saddened as he fell. Lane's creative mind and positive attitude made his death all the more heartbreaking.

## Trivia

Lane's background with boats and considerable time spent on the water in the arena has led many to the conclusion that he was secretly from District 4. This conclusion is mistaken.

Lane received the most gifts of any tribute.

When asked by Caesar, Lane said that he would most like to meet Amara in a one-to-one battle out of the tributes in the final four.