Ettezroc

> I haven't accepted death yet. I will survive as long as I can. My family needs me.
>
> -Ettezroc

> Moreso than any other Tribute, I believe Etterzoc truly embodied the spirit of the Hunger Games and exemplifies the virtues of Panem: loyalty, strength, and sacrifice.
>
> - Personal remarks of Archivist Immersfeld

This confident Dragonborn was an early favorite to win the 1st Hunger Games and hailed from District 10. After some interesting and at times tense conversations with Zerlina, the two decided not to ally with each other. Instead, Ettezroc joined up with Ifan's Angels. In perhaps the most shocking and dramatic turn in the 1st Hunger Games, Lithuana and Ettezroc were wrongly interpreted as traitors and were nearly attacked by their own alliance. Ettezroc's death was a soul-crushing loss for his District and left his family without a provider.

## Character Bio

### Appearance

Standing at 6'5", Ettezroc was a bronze and scaly Dragonborn full of confidence and competence. When wearing more than a loincloth, he wore a cotton vest that fit loosely over his bulky chest with pants made of a stretchy denim-like fabric that accentuated his muscle-bound legs. At his interview with Caesar Flickerman, Ettezroc sported a pair of red-tinted goggles strapped above his startling bronze eyes.

### Character History

#### Childhood

Ettezroc grew up working on his family farm in a home with his twin sisters and parents. Working on the farm led his body to be noticeably fit at a young age. His flexibility (both physically and mentally) came from his early studies of yoga and meditation.

#### Adolescence

Ettezroc's father was killed in an accident just a few months prior to the Reaping. When his father died, the Dragonborn realized his role as the leader of his household. Through their grief, his two sisters and mother soon turned to him to become the new shepherd and steward of the farm. When he was reaped, Ettezroc discussed with his District host an intense sense of duty and simultaneous need for survival. In interviews, the host said Ettezroc felt a burning need to win the Games due to his obligation to his family.

## Preparing For The Games

### Interview

> These goggles are a present from my father. He died a few months ago defending the livestock from wolves.
>
> - Etterzoc

Caesar's first questions to Ettezroc were centered around his family. It was here that Ettezroc explained to the studio audience that his father had died as well as his hope to return to the family farm. After this, the conversation quickly turned to the Games. Interestingly, Ettezroc was one of the only tributes to ask Caesar for advice. When Caesar suggested making allies, Ettezroc seemed quite interested in the subject. In the closing moments of his interview, Ettezroc stood up and spoke the following courageous words before quickly being rushed off stage.

> To all of Panem: don't lose sight of the real purpose here. These 24 brothers and sisters, these sons and daughters will be fighting for their lives.
> And to my other tributes: fighting for our lives isn't the only thing we have in common.
>
> - Ettezroc's words to his potential fans

### Time in the Training Grounds

The Training Grounds was a complex place for Ettezroc. Though he attempted to focus on perfecting his skills, he was often caught up in tensions between Zerlina and Ifan. While coping with the fallout of this brewing rivalry, he and Lithuana first started forming their friendship. As his Evaluation approached, Ettezroc appeared to grow nervous. During his Evaluation, however, Ettezroc's combat and survival skills thoroughly captivated onlookers, and he received a score of 7.8 (sixth best among tributes).

## During The Games

### Bloodbath

> Next steps include finding the other tributes and taking them out. It is unfortunate, but we must do this to stay alive.
>
> - Ettezroc

Ettezroc was at the center of the Bloodbath's chaos. After the Games began, he quickly jumped into the fray and began looting. Among many other things, he obtained the powerful Parashu axe, all while taking attacks from many sources. During the melee, Ettezroc assisted in the killing of Cabe and also dealt the finishing blow to Leon. As he was leaving, he obtained an Entertainer's Pack before exiting.

### Day 1

After the Bloodbath, Ettezroc joined the group known as Ifan's Angels. Their first goal was to eliminate Lane, who they knew to be traveling alone. After the group tracked Lane down, Lithuana attempted to establish contact but words were meaningless in the ensuing chaos. Lane escaped into the woods, avoiding the group's attack. Later that day, Ettezroc became a key part of the infamous ambush at the Lifespring. He was instrumental in the eliminations of both Juniper and Amber, showing his value to his allies.

### Day 2

After the eventful first day, the party took time to rest. Upon waking, the group decided to return to the Cornucopia to restock on resources. Ettezroc and Lithuana ventured into the rain, following what appeared to be the tracks of a feline. Once they found a group of panthers, the duo was able to slay the beasts and acquire some meat for their group to eat for dinner. They returned victoriously to the Cornucopia, where they discovered their friends had left. Ettezroc and Lithuana then rested at the Cornucopia for the evening.

### Day 3

On day 3, Ettezroc strongly favored the pursuit of Lane, whom he resented following their encounter during the Bloodbath. Ifan's Angels (now known as Ifan's Angels and the Last Dragon), however, were at a crossroads. Believeing Ettezroc and Lithuana to have betrayed them, Ifan, Amara, and Thyra became suspicious and eventually hostile toward the two. Agreeing to meet despite the ditrust, it was only the emergence of mysterious portals that helped the group mend their relationship.

On the other side of the portal was an ominous structure (later known as the Temple of the West Wind). After following a humanoid and entering the structure, Ettezroc fell into a spike pit and was slightly injured. Here, the group found a puzzle room and also came face to face with a clone of Ifan. They eventually hunted down the figure, who was eventually revealed to be the tribute Szosa disguised as Ifan. Shortly after killing Szosa, the Angels were confronted with a large serpent creature. After an extremely long and difficult battle, the serpent was finally defeated, leaving all members of the group alive but several hurt. Following the pitched battle, the Angels went eastward from the Temple. The group approached a swamp and began to head through it in search of a key to match the one they had found in the Temple, not knowing its purpose. After trekking into the swamp, the party decided to stop and rest. They had an uneasy sleep, as insects became quite the nuisance and sickened multiple party members.

### Day 4

Ettezroc awoke to the ground rumbling and the surrounding trees shaking. Before long, it became apparent that they had spent the night on the back of a massive Dragon Turtle. Ifan, Thyra, and Amara were able to escape. Lithuana was tragically burnt to a crisp by the beast as Ettezroc looked on.

### Death

Upon seeing the death of his closest friend, Ettezroc valiantly ran to Lithuana's corpse to defend it. After striking multiple times at the giant beast, Ettezroc succumbed and was swallowed whole.

## Trivia

Ettezroc was one of only two tributes slain by arena hazards. The other, Lithuana, was also slain by Balintraxx, the Dragon Turtle.