Edith Vervain

> Try your best. Keep going. Don't look back.
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> Edith to Mavis when she was younger

**Edith Vervain** is the older deceased sister of Mavis and Beatrice Vervain. Just like her youngest sister to come, Edith was reaped as the female tribute from District 8 at eighteen years old for the 62nd Hunger Games but died, which devastated her family, especially Mavis.

## Biography

### Early life

Edith lived with her mother and father in a tenement flat in District 8. Her father was a factory worker in the Peacekeeper uniform factory while her mother was a local seamstress. When Edith was younger, she had a love of exploring the old rundown tenements in District 8, much to her mother's dismay. She also had a love of sewing through her mother's teaching, though had a specialty of tailoring clothing, often helping her mother with her projects for her customers.

When Edith was eight years old, her mother gave birth to Mavis who Edith loved, as Edith always wanted a sibling. Three years later, her parents adopted infant Beatrice. With the title as the oldest sister, Edith took the responsibility in helping her mother with her sisters and teaching them skills as well, only this mainly went to Mavis as Beatrice was still too young to be taught sewing. Edith took Mavis to the demolished tenements to explore with her, frequently playing a game that involved throwing sharp objects at a target. This would later be useful in Mavis's life when participating the the Hunger Games.

Once she was eligible for the reaping, Edith made Mavis the first bracelets out of fabric thread. Up until her last reaping, Edit had made seven bracelets for Mavis, representing each reaping she endured. Mavis would continue this tradition with Beatrice six years later.

### 62nd Hunger Games

When she was 18 years old, Edith was reaped to participate in the 62nd Hunger Games. Her family visited her before her departure to the Capitol. During the Games, Edith allied with her district partner, Peter Aike, until they were in the top five. There it was when Peter attempted to kill Edith in her sleep but failed, ultimately causing her to kill him instead. She eventually made it in the top two, along with the female tribute from District 2. Edith was killed by the girl who used her teeth to rip open her throat, becoming the first victim to this. This heavily impacted her family, especially her mother, who would later take her life, and Mavis.

## Physical description

It is stated by Mavis that Edith resembled more of her father than her mother, describing how she could have looked like their father's sister. Beatrice then mentioned how Edith always had long dark hair that flowed, according to her memories of her from when she was younger.

## Abilities

* **Expert Seamstress and Tailor**: Edith skilled in sewing and altering clothing, though it is stated by Mavis that Edith favored to tailor clothing rather to make it. She learned from her mother and would often help her with her projects for work. Past the time she was eligible for the reaping, Edith worked professionally as a tailor to obtain income and help her family.
* **Expert in climbing**: Originally used for interest, Edith was an expert climber, much like Mavis. She would go to the abandoned tenements and climb, much to her mother's dismay. Eventually she began taking Mavis and teaching her to climb. It is likely that Edith used her climbing skills during her time in the Hunger Games.
* **Knife proficiency**: Edith was skilled in knife throwing, most likely due to her often playing a game which involved throwing sharp objects at a target. It is unsure whether or not this was Edith's way for preparing for the Hunger Games when the time came, or it was simply a hobby. She also favored throwing knives during her time in the Games.

## Trivia

* During the Games, Edith used throwing knives as her main weapon, similar to her sister who used daggers.