25th Hunger Games

The **25th Hunger Games** took place in 25 ATT. The 25th Hunger Games were the first Quarter Quell, which meant it was the first Games with a special twist. The twist was given as follows:
"On the 25th anniversary of the rebellion, as a reminder to the rebels that their children were dying because of their choice to initiate violence, every District shall be made to hold an election and vote on the tributes who would represent them." The arena this year was an ancient roman city, paying homage to the first 10 Games and the idea of fighting to the death.

## Arena

The 25th Hunger Games arena was a haunting and treacherous landscape designed as an ancient Roman city. It served as both a homage to the brutality of the early Hunger Games and a testament to the Capitol's capacity for cruelty. The arena's design is characterized by the following elements:

1. Ancient Ruins: The entire arena is a sprawling maze of crumbling stone buildings, overgrown gardens, and winding alleyways, reminiscent of a once-great ancient city. The structures bear the marks of time, with cracked facades, toppled columns, and moss-covered walls. Vines and creeping plants weave through the remains, giving the city an eerie, overgrown appearance.
2. Central Plaza: At the heart of the arena lies an enormous central plaza, encircled by towering columns and strewn with fallen statues of long-forgotten figures. The plaza serves as a focal point for tributes' encounters and the site of the initial Cornucopia bloodbath. It is exposed to the harsh elements, with no shelter from the scorching sun during the day and no respite from the chilling cold at night.
3. Amphitheater: The ancient amphitheater within the arena's confines adds to the sinister atmosphere. Tributes may find themselves navigating through the dilapidated seating, once filled with cheering spectators, or taking refuge in its shadowy depths. The arena designers have incorporated deadly traps and surprises within the amphitheater to keep tributes on their toes.
4. Underground Tunnels: Beneath the city's surface, a network of underground tunnels winds its way through the dark earth. These tunnels are treacherous and filled with dangers, from hidden pitfalls to venomous creatures. They offer opportunities for escape or ambush, making them a critical part of the arena's hazards.

## Pre-Games

### June 1st - June 30th: Voting and Campaigning Period

* Throughout the month of June, citizens in each district are allowed to submit the name of one male and one female between the ages of 12-18 to be potential tributes for the 25th Hunger Games.
* In Districts 1, 2, and 4 (the Career districts), some ambitious youths begin campaigning to be elected as tributes. They see this as an opportunity to prove their skills and potentially win the Games.
* In all other districts, most tributes who are voted for are chosen out of spite, self-preservation, revenge, or by voting for kids without many (or any) loved ones. Some children in wealthier families rally friends and others to vote in their favor and cast their votes for different children.

### July 1st - July 2nd: Final Votes and Tabulation

* The final votes for the male and female tributes from each district are cast on July 1st.
* District officials and Peacekeepers carefully tabulate the votes. It is suspected, however, that some Districts overrode the results and selected tributes who caused trouble or were in unfavorable positions with District officials.

### July 3rd: Reaping Day - Election Result Ceremonies

* On the 25th annual reaping day, July 3rd, instead of traditional reaping ceremonies, each district holds election result ceremonies to announce the tributes who have been elected to represent them in the Hunger Games.

District 1:

* Maximus Stone (Male) - Age 17
* Seraphina Wells (Female) - Age 16

District 2:

* Lucius Blackwood (Male) - Age 18
* Valeria Steele (Female) - Age 17

District 3:

* Kenton Sundowne (Male) - Age 15
* Lila Harper (Female) - Age 14

District 4:

* Marcellus Tide (Male) - Age 17
* Coraline Finley (Female) - Age 16

District 5:

* Cassius Paul (Male) - Age 18
* Judah Light (Female) - Age 15

District 6:

* Orion Vega (Male) - Age 14
* Livia Crane (Female) - Age 13

District 7:

* Thorne Oakley (Male) - Age 16
* Bryn Greenwood (Female) - Age 15

District 8:

* Elara Quinn (Male) - Age 18
* Silas Mercer (Female) - Age 17

District 9:

* Mills Edom (Male) - Age 16
* Dalia Keel (Female) - Age 14

District 10:

* Titus Wood (Male) - Age 17
* Norma Strait (Female) - Age 18

District 11:

* Abel Greene (Male) - Age 15
* Ivy Hart (Female) - Age 16

District 12:

* Finn Donovan (Male) - Age 13
* Mara Blake (Female) - Age 18

### July 4th: Departure to the Capitol

* The reaped tributes are transported to the Capitol via passenger train, a luxury they've never experienced before. The journey is both awe-inspiring and terrifying for them.
* Upon arrival in the Capitol, they are shown their living quarters in the brand-new Tributes Lodge, specially built for these Games.

### July 5th: Interview Preparation and Interviews

* The tributes are given a day to acclimate to their new surroundings in the Capitol and recover from their journey.
* On July 5th, they are dressed up in outfits themed on their respective districts and prepared for interviews with the charismatic host, Lucky Flickerman. The interviews give them a chance to share their stories and thoughts on why they were elected.

### July 6th - July 11th: Training and Alliance Formation

* From July 6th to July 11th, the tributes undergo rigorous training in basic survival and fighting tactics. This training takes place in a classroom-style setting where they learn essential skills for the arena.
* During this period, Titus Wood of District 10 forms an alliance with the other District 10 tribute, Norma Strait, as well as the tributes from District 5, Cassius Paul (male) and Judah Light (female), and the tributes from District 9, Mills Edom (male) and Dalia Keel (female).
* The Career alliance, composed of the tributes from Districts 1, 2, and 4, is also formed during training. There are occasional arguments and rivalries between these two groups as they prepare for the brutal competition ahead.

## The Gamess

### Day 1 - July 12th: The Bloodbath

* The Games begin, and as the tributes rush towards the Cornucopia, chaos ensues.
* Eight tributes die on the first day:
	1. Kenton Sundowne (District 3) is killed by Lucius Blackwood (District 2).
	2. Lila Harper (District 3) is killed by Seraphina Wells (District 1).
	3. Orion Vega (District 6) is killed by Thorne Oakley (District 7).
	4. Bryn Greenwood (District 7) is killed by Lucious Blackwood (District 2).
	5. Elara Quinn (District 8) is killed by Maximus Stone (District 1).
	6. Finn Donovan (District 12) is killed by Titus Wood (District 10).
	7. Cassius Paul (District 5) is killed by Coraline Finley (District 4).
	8. Coraline Finley (District 4) is killed by Titus Wood (District 10) in retaliation.
* The Anti-Careers, consisting of the tributes from Districts 5, 9, and 10 (Titus, Norma, Judah, Mills, and Daliah), retreat with their supplies after losing Cassius.
* The Career alliance, composed of the tributes from Districts 1, 2, and the remaining District 4 male, take a significant amount of supplies and establish a base camp in a temple within the ruins of the ancient Roman city.

### Day 2 - July 13th

* The tributes continue to explore the arena, some scavenging for food and water, while others try to avoid confrontation.
* The Anti-Careers scour the ancient city looking for a camp. They discover an underground tunnel system, the catacombs, and take refuge there.

### Day 3 - July 14th

* Seraphina Wells (District 1) kills Livia Crane (District 6) near a water source.
* The Careers, led by Lucius Blackwood (District 2), set traps around the Cornucopia before returning to their temple base and fortifying it.

### Day 4 - July 15th

* Thorne Oakley (District 7) attempts to secure supplies from the cornucopia but triggers a trap set by Seraphina Wells (District 1) and is fatally injured. He dies from his injuries later in the day.
* The Anti-Careers discover rats in the catacombs and kill them to eat. Norma Strait (District 10) teaches the rest of her alliance how to make fire.

### Day 5 - July 16th

* Judah Light (District 5) sets up a clever snare a block away from the amphitheater and the trap kills Ivy Hart (District 11) who unknowingly triggers it as she tries to enter an old stone tower.
* Abel Greene (District 11), Ivy's District partner and ally, escapes but is now alone.

### Day 6 - July 17th

* Mara Blake (District 12) is discovered hiding in the dilapidated amphitheater by the Careers and is killed with a trident by Marcellus Tide (District 4).
* The Anti-Careers hear the fighting from underneath the amphitheater and begin to make plans to confront the Careers. Tensions rise as the alliance grapples with the fact they will have to turn on each other soon.

### Day 7 - July 18th

* Titus Wood (District 10) and Norma Strait (District 10), looking for food or other useful supplies, encounter Silas Mercer (District 8) alone and manage to overpower and kill him.

### Day 8 - July 19th

* Marcellus Tide (District 4) from the Career alliance is killed by Mills Edom (District 9) during an ambush in the city catacombs. Dalia Keel (District 9) is injured in the skirmish.

### Day 9 - July 20th

* The Careers, fearing they'll be picked off, decide to go out in search of the Anti-Careers. They find their camp within the catacombs, underneath the amphitheater. By now it is well into the night. A raid ensues and Lucius Blackwood (District 2) kills injured Dalia Keel (District 9) with a mace.

### Day 10 - July 21st

* Seraphina Wells (District 1) and Valeria Steele (District 2) find themselves in a deadly showdown with Titus Wood (District 10) and Norma Strait (District 10). Titus manages to kill both Seraphina and Valeria but is severely injured in the process.
* Meanwhile, Maximus Stone (District 1) and Lucius Blackwood (District 2) are locked in combat with Judah Light (District 5) and Mills Edom (District 9), who had attempted to escape. Mills attempts to defend Judah and is struck down by Maximus' sword. Judah runs and the two remaining careers follow her. Judah manages to climb into a crevice to escape the two tributes.

### Day 11 - July 22nd

* Norma Strait (District 10) tends to Titus' wounds as best as she can, helping him recover. The two, by now, have expressed romantic feelings.
* Maximus Stone (District 1) and Lucius Blackwood (District 2) regroup at their temple camp, arguing about what to do next. They salvage what important supplies are left and decide to raid the catacombs again.
* Abel Greene (District 11) discovers the abandoned Careers camp and takes a spear. He triggers a trap, previously set by Seraphina Wells (District 1) and is crushed under the ruins of a statue. He bleeds out that day.

### Day 12 - July 23rd

* All 5 remaining tributes are now in the catacombs. Maximus Stone (District 1) and Lucius Blackwood (District 2) scour the dark, cold paths looking for tributes.
* Titus Wood (District 10) and Norma Strait (District 10), having abandoned the old Anti-Careers camp, now stay on the move, trying to avoid other tributes or dangers while Titus recovers. Titus kisses Norma and tells her to let him die. She refuses to leave him.
* Judah Light (District 5) remains in the small crawl space she had hidden in previously.
* A toxic fog is released into the catacombs by the Gamemakers, trying to drive the tributes out.
	+ Judah Light (District 5) dies as she cowers in her hiding space.
	+ Maximus Stone (District 1) and Lucius Blackwood (District 2) hear Judah's screams and then hear her cannon. Shortly after, they see the fog and run.
	+ They encounter the still injured Titus Wood (District 10) and his district partner Norma Strait (District 10). They briefly fight as Norma defends Titus. The fog reaches them and hits Maximus first, who falls over and writhes in pain. Norma spears him and he dies. Lucius retreats from the fog, assuming the others will die.
* Titus Wood and Norma Strait (District 10) flee down a second tunnel and out into the amphitheater. The fog lingers in the tunnels, rendering the catacombs useless.

### Day 13 - July 24th

* Titus Wood (District 10) wakes up to his sword wound on his leg reopened and increasingly infected. A sponsor sends medicine to treat it. Norma Strait (District 10) administers the medicine as Titus begs her to leave him.
	+ The pair finally exchange harsh words as Titus insists only one of them will win and if she doesn't leave him to die, he will be forced to kill himself while she sleeps.
	+ Norma finally agrees to leave him, but leaves him with all of her remaining food supply, the medicine, and a water canteen.

### Day 14 - July 25th

* Norma Strait (District 10) leaves the amphitheater early in the morning, but doesn't stray far. She assumes Lucius Blackwood (District 2) will look for her and Titus here and she can ambush the Career. Later that day she is gifted a new water canteen, a bowl of soup, and some candy from a sponsor. However, the flare that accompanied the gift alerts Lucius who comes to Norma's post just across the cobblestone street from the amphitheater.
* Lucius Blackwood (District 2), using his mace, bludgeons Norma Strait (District 10) to death after sneaking up on her as she ate her soup. Her screams alert Titus Wood (District 10), who feels profound guilt as her cannon goes off. Knowing he isn't up for the fight against Lucius, Titus hides in the amphitheater vomitorium, the entrance to the catacombs but stops short of entering them after smelling the familiar stench of the sulphureous fog.

### Day 15 - July 26th

* Lucius Blackwood (District 2) enters the amphitheater and yells out, challenging Titus Wood (District 10) to a fight. He taunts the latter to battle him like they did in the first years of the Games.
* Titus, mustering strength, lunges his spear through the chest of Lucius as the Career beat his chest and challenged the injured Titus.
* After enduring 15 days of relentless challenges and cunning adversaries, Titus Wood emerges as the sole victor of the 25th Hunger Games.