Betha Celeste

> A tragic death befell this tribute - slain at her brother's side by the would-be finalists. District 12 grieved that day.
>
> - Personal remarks of Archivist Lucien

A very serious woman, Betha and her brother Cefrey were inseparable District 12 tributes. Betha had a stern and regal air about her and a commanding demeanor to boot. To Betha, the Games seemed to have been an opportunity to hone her skills. Through her statements and private conversations, she seemed to have wished for release from her torment-filled life, regardless of her outcome in the arena.

## Character Bio

### Appearance

While normally dressed in plain hempen clothes that were more practical than attractive, she wore a dark crimson sequin dress to her interview with Caesar Flickerman that hugged her form tightly and erupted into a sharp collar which obscured a long, pale neck. She had thick, matted brown hair that, for her interview, had been worked into what could only be described as a cyclone.

### Character History

#### Childhood

> The only family we have is each other and if one of us is going to be here, it's better that we both are. We've always stuck together before the Games, so it only makes sense.
>
> - Betha, talking about her and Cefrey

Coming from District 12, Betha grew up extremely poor. She mostly raised her brother by herself, following a mining incident that took the lives of both of their parents. Smarter than her brother, she often would take it as her responsibility to provide for them both. Receiving very little help from the community, she slowly adapted to be standoffish and independent.

#### Adolescence

At the time of the Reaping, Betha and Cefrey were both living in decrepit conditions. Betha worked for one of District 12's wealthier citizens as a maid, keeping to herself and quietly going about her work. She resented her station in life, and thus, her superiors. She and Cefrey would spend their free time practicing combat together in hopes that someday they would be selected for the Games. They were convinced that the Games would be their ticket to a better life. However, they couldn't have been more wrong.

## Preparing For The Games

### Interview

Betha was comfortable and indifferent in her interview. Similarly to her brother, Betha discussed with Caesar Flickerman her life and struggles in District 12 as well as her strong relationship with Cefrey. Later, she cracked a joke that both showed her guile (particularly when compared to her brother) and won her some support among the studio crowd.

> An auditorium, Caesar.
>
> - Betha when asked about what she saw during her interview

She ended the interview strongly and challenged other tributes by proclaiming that there was no doubt the victor of the Games would be from District 12.

### Time in the Training Grounds

Although it hardly seems possible, Betha did even less than her brother while in the Training Grounds. She kept to herself and trained while silently observing those around her. Despite her reserved nature, she scolded Cefrey for his limited interactions with other tributes. Contrasting her interview's guarantee of victory, she floundered in her Evaluation. In their observations, judges noted her impressive interpersonal skills and attention to detail, but Betha still barely beat out her brother to receive a 4.9 (ranked twentieth among tributes).

## During The Games

### Bloodbath

Similarly to Cefrey, Betha also waited quite some time before leaving her platform. After acquiring a Scholar's Pack, she found herself Entangled in vines. She was able to break out and run for some armor, loosing an Eldritch Blast at Kron as she went. Seeing her brother pursuing the Tortle, she followed him into the safety of the woods.

### Day 1

As expected, the two siblings remained close following the Bloodbath. Still set on defeating Kron, the pair found and killed the Tortle. Later that day, they began pursuing Arwick. Although Arwick was alerted of their presence, he could not escape Cefrey's impressive speed. With Betha's assistance, Cefrey slaughtered Arwick with his greatsword. The siblings then looted Arwrick's corpse and found a place to rest to prepare for the following day.

### Day 2

The second day brought more conservative tactics from the pair. They traveled overland for some time before coming to the East Bridge. Deciding it would make good shelter, the siblings decided to stay and bide their time. After settling under the bridge, the duo waited, ready to ambush anyone wishing to cross. As the day was coming to an end, they were found and attacked by Ifan, Thyra, and Amara. After being surprised, Betha created a Fog Cloud to protect her and Cefrey. This effect was lost after an apparent lapse in concentration and she proceeded to be struck by a lethal Firebolt from Thyra.

### Death

As Betha lay on the ground grasping to life, Thyra approached. Barring her fangs, Thyra bit into Betha and brought an end to Betha's lifelong suffering.

## Trivia

In spite of Panem Archive protocols, the silver earrings Betha wore into the arena have not yet been catalogued on account of an ownership dispute with her former employer.