"It was written in the charter of the games, that every twenty-five years, that there would be a Quarter Quell. To keep fresh, for each new generation, the memory of those who died and the uprising against the Capitol. Each Quater Quell, will be distinguished by games of a special significance.
And now on this day, the 75th anniversary of our defeat of the Rebellion, we celebrate the third Quater Quell.
As a reminder to those who Rebelled, who without mercy, lead their own to needless slaughter, on this third Quater Quell games, the male and female tributes are to be reaped by the existing District victors."
In a twist of Capitol bureaucracy, Plutarch Heavensbee is found deceased shortly after Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark's victory tour. Wherever an unfortunate accident, or a cloak and dagger manoeuvre ―― it ultimately matters little, for the 75th Annual Hunger Games will go on as planned, and this time, the Districts will be brought back into submission.
For while President Snow insists that fear does not work so long as the people have hope, newly instated Head Gamemaker, Citro Kostas, respectfully disagrees. Hope is well and good, but even such steadfast faith cannot survive when the people fear the one person they previously thought their saviour.
The people look to the Mockingjay as a symbol. As their chance for rebellion. Well, Gamemaker Kostas intends to bring Katniss Everdeen back in line. In fact, he intends to bring all the Victors back in line. For when the Games are announced, it will not be the Capitol that decides; it will be them. The Mockingjay, along with the twenty-three other mentors, will choose this year's tributes. They will take someone's son and daughter, and only one of them will come back. There will be no indiscrimination. No unpredictability.
It will be them. Those the people valued too highly. It will be them who make the decision of who lives and who dies.
So, let the 75th Annual Hunger Games begin!
[SYOT INFOMATION]
So, if you fine folks haven't been able to guess already; this is a Submit Your Own Tribute fic. It's a little summer task for me, personally, to keep myself busy and my literacy skills honed, but it also gives me a chance to get a feel of how each of the main cannon characters might react to a more 'routine' Hunger Games setting in the midst of Panem-wide defiance; such as for instance, how Katniss and Peeta might cope as new mentors, how other mentors might tolerate the two Star-Crossed Lovers impeding on their own tribute's chances of winning ―― how the people themselves might take seeing their Mockingjay having a hand in the reaping of a tribute, etc, etc. I had this idea about a year ago, but have only just got around to actually implementing it.
In a way, this will be a cross between a 'traditional' THG AU and an SYOT Arena story. The user-submitted tributes will feature, the mentors and victors will feature, the main antagonists will feature, and so forth.
But for now: The unfamiliar faces.
As the AU 75th's Games will have Previous Victor/Mentor submitted tributes the Reaping will not be quite the same ―― however, there will be the same number of tributes in total. I like to think of it as the Capitol shoving the seemingly-ordinary in the faces of the Districts, like, y'know, "no matter what you do the Hunger Games will still happen," or something. That means twelve girls and twelve boys between the ages of twelve and eighteen.
There will be no volunteering on Reaping day ―― however, if you wish for your character to approach a mentor/former victor and demand them to put their name forward before the Reaping, that will be allowed. Absolutely.
Now, as for how the 'Games' itself with be planned out: It will be random.
Once I have all the names, I will put them through a Hunger Games Generator. Said generator can be found online at brantsteele's website, and the only manipulation of said generation will be the occasional editing to ensure a smooth story flow. I will not change any deaths from how they are previously generated. That is my one rule. This rule means that I am impartial and unbiased when it comes to characters, and gives me a definite "plan" of wich I cannot stray from.
I have prepared a character sheet for people to use, which can be found here and on my own biography, so people can copy and paste it at their own leisure.
Since I do not have my own tribute character, I can't fill one out as an example, but I have annotated [in brackets] as much as possible to help anyone who may be struggling. If you wish, you may PM me if you need any advice, more information, or if you have any questions. I ask that you don't do this in reviews, because it makes it difficult for me to keep track of actual story reviews if it is filled with questions and character information. The character sheet itself is quite large, and while people can delete any parts of it, leave parts blank, it will be far, far too large to put in a review by itself ―― so please PM me and I will respond as quickly as I am able.
The character sheet will be below.
Each tribute will be mentored by one of the former victors, as is standard. However since some districts actually do not have named cannon victors, I will also be inserting Mentor OCs for constructive purposes, which can be identified by an *asterisk*.
If you are submitting a character for Districts 5, 6, 9 and 10, please PM me and I will give a personality and/or physical description of the OC mentor(s), so you can set out your character's relationships with them accordingly.
This fic is a First Come, First Served basis, but I will put some places on reserve if people need additional time, providing they have a concrete idea for their character, such as a name, etc.
Once all the OTs (OCs?) have been submitted, and I have time, I will compress all the info and create some kind of description and post it here, so y'all can snoop on their backstories and get a feel for each tribute. This might happen after we're a few chapters in, particularly if it takes me time to get a good grip on a certain character, but it will be done.
Before submitting, please make sure that there is a space available. To make sure, you should check before you write the character sheet, and after you write the character sheet, just to be safe.
If a space is taken suddenly while someone is still writing, and that character is well fleshed out, PM me and I may work on making them a miscellaneous character that features in some other way. I don't like to waste good effort, after all, and sometimes these SYOT's are filled unexpectedly within a few days. In all honesty, the more characters the better. Please do not be put off if the space is taken, PM me and I'll see what I can do under the circumstances.
So, anyhoo, the Tribute Rota as of currently:
[SYOT]
[ 22/24 PLACES FILLED : 21/06/2016 ]
DISTRICT 1 (FULL)
MALE: Luxifer, 18.
FEMALE: Mayree Sioux, 18
[ MENTORED BY:CASHMERE KELLI & AUGUSTUS BRAUN ]
DISTRICT 2 (FULL)
MALE: Revan Black, 18.
FEMALE: Hannah Slate, 15.
[ MENTORED BY: LYME & BRUTUS ]
DISTRICT 3
MALE: Otto Albuttain, 17.
FEMALE: Xenon Aldia, 18.
[ MENTORED BY:WIRESS TELLE & BEETEE LATIER ]
DISTRICT 4
MALE: Sullivan Armitage, 17.
FEMALE: [RESERVED]
[ MENTORED BY:FINNICK ODAIR & MAGS SEASMITH ]
DISTRICT 5 (FULL)
MALE: Shepard Wright, 15.
FEMALE: Cassiopeia Watson, 18.
[ MENTORED BY: PORTER MILLICENT TRIPP & *ISSAK WYATT* ]
DISTRICT 6 (FULL)
MALE: Harley Eiffel, 17.
FEMALE: Kiara Wright, 16.
[ MENTORED BY:KIRK CAMREN, AKA 'MORPHLING MALE' & BRUNEL BRIYAN AKA 'MORPHLING FEMALE' ]
DISTRICT 7 (FULL)
MALE: Bertram Barker, 16.
FEMALE: Bryar Rowens, 17.
[ MENTORED BY:JOHANNA MASON & BLIGHT BLAYNE ]
DISTRICT 8 (FULL)
MALE: Giacomo Velvero, 15.
FEMALE: Delaine Hodden
[ MENTORED BY: CECELIA KEENVALE & *SASH MELIS* ]
DISTRICT 9
MALE: Otis Barley, 16.
FEMALE:
[ MENTORED BY:*GWENITH SUNNORIA* & *HARVEY BRAN* ]
DISTRICT 10 (FULL)
MALE: Ichor Chase, 18.
FEMALE: Xolanne Navarrete, 18.
[ MENTORED BY:*ORFORD OWEN* & *EVE DUSKWOOD* ]
DISTRICT 11
MALE: Lewis Allister, 16.
FEMALE:
[ MENTORED BY:CHAFF & *ISBEL ULA* ]
DISTRICT 12 (FULL)
MALE: Patrick Gallovale, 18.
FEMALE: Serenity Goulding, 16.
[MENTORED BY: KATNISS EVERDEEN & PEETA MELLARK ]
[SYOT]
Well, there is the list. Now for the character sheet itself.
This thing is BIG, so feel free to delete any information you don't feel is necessary ―― I encourage people to complete it, but it is entirely down to the submitter. Please do not, however, use a different character sheet, as I am familiar with this specific format and because I sometimes develop the IQ of a dense pot plant on occasion, I may end up getting confused.
But I Must Warn You, Please, With Obnoxious Pronunciation, Formatting, Capitalizing And Attention Grabbing Bolt Lettering:
PLEASE, PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE, DO NOT PUT CHARACTER SUBMISSIONS IN REVIEWS. PM ME. PLEASE. IT MAKES EVERYTHING SO MUCH EASIER AND I CAN SEE THEM WITHOUT SIFTING THROUGH REVIEWS CONSTANTLY.
IT ALSO MAKES IT REALLY REALLY REALLY HARD TO SEE FEEDBACK IF OT's BIOGRAPHIES ARE IN THE WAY. PM ME. I PROMISE I DON'T BITE.
...
Anyhoo
Here is the character sheet, you can also find a copy and paste version on my bio. When filling it out, please deleate [anything written within the brackets] for ease of reading.
[SYOT CHARACTER SHEET]
Name:
Known Alias/Nicknames: [Any Nicknames your character may have, either a personal one, a family one, or a nickname other tributes might give them]
Known Titles: [Y'know, Miss, Sir, Madam, Master, Mrs, etc.]
Date of Birth:
Age:[Between 12 to 18]
Gender:
Ethnicity: [Now I'm at least 200% sure that in the HG Universe, classical Ethnicity classifications like "African-American" might not typically be accurate, but I am using this as a frame of reference. Anthropologists recognize 3 'basic races': Caucasian (White), Mongoloid (Asian) and Negroid (Black/African[&]Amercian) While your character might not refer to them as such, humans are categorized in such races.]
District:
Physical Characteristics
Appearance:
Notable physical distinguishable features/quirks: [From tattoos to scars and anything in between]
Known Health Issues:
Dominant Hand:
Clothing:
Casual Wear: [What they like to wear themselves]
Reaping Wear: [What your OT will wear to the Reaping]
Formal Wear: [What your OT will wear to formal functions]
Training Wear: [All identical, but how your character may choose to wear it may differ: do they strip off at the waist? Roll up their sleeves? Refuse to wear socks? Etc. Colours on the uniform are unique for each different, so:
Avocado Green - District 1
Rust Red - District 2
Mustard Yellow - District 3
Seastorm Blue - District 4
Plum Red - District 5
Tomato Red - District 6
Russet Brown - District 7
Goldenrod Yellow - District 8
Bottle Green - District 9
Fole Grass Grey - District 10
Chocolate Brown - District 11
Coal Black - District 12]
Arena Outfit: [Similar to the former, all Arena gear is identical aside from colouring. As due to the nature of the Arena, all tributes will wear Alpine fitted khaki trousers with dark knees, belt, thermal underlayer shirt that is coloured according to their District, dark socks, waterproof jacket with a coloured trim according to their district and sturdy climbing boots. How your character wears these is up to them. Maybe they dispense of the jacket for some reason, or lose their socks.]
Token:
Intellectual Characteristics
Intellectual Strengths: [The mental strength of your character, I.E, their ability to make informed choices, calculate, plan, etc.]
Intellectual Weaknesses:
Interview/Character Angle: [How, when it comes to the Hunger Games, does your character act? Do they put on a performance, or simply act the same way they normally do?]
Education:
Basic Schooling:
Occupational Training: [Katniss Everdeen hunted from a young age; she could climb trees, use a bow, etc. Depending on your OT's District, these may change]
Combat and Defense Capabilities
Strengths:
Offence:
Defence:
Weaknesses:
Offence:
Defence:
Weapon Preference: [May be District related ―― or something they picked up in the training centre]
During their Gamemaker's session, what would your character do?
What would their overall score be?
Physiological Characteristics:
Personality:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Fears/phobias:
Favorite colour:
Hobbies:
Affiliation Infomation:
The Following is how your character responds to others of the following. For example, most tributes may be hostile in a fight, but how they personally feel may differ.
Disposition to the Capitol:
Disposition to the Peacekeepers:
Disposition to District 1:
Disposition to District 2:
Disposition to District 3:
Disposition to District 4:
Disposition to District 5:
Disposition to District 6:
Disposition to District 7:
Disposition to District 8:
Disposition to District 9:
Disposition to District 10:
Disposition to District 11:
Disposition to District 12:
Disposition to their Mentors: [If your Character is from 5, 6, 9 or 10 please PM me for more info on them]
How did they come to be chosen? [Where they the best possible candidate? Or did they 'volenteer' themselves for the greater good? Why did your OT end up being chosen?]
Background Information
Current Residence:
Martial Status: [Unlikley to be married, of course, but put down any potential serious relationships, such as a boyfriend or girlfriend ―― or, if they may be willing to develop one with another tribute]
Relationships:
Known Family Members: Add/Delete as applicable.
Known Significant Associates:
Occupation Status:
Current Occupation: [In some Districts, Tributes may have some form of career already, or some may do illegal/unofficial work, see the wiki for more info]
Previous Positions:
Income/Wage Level:
Known Criminal Record:
Backstory:
[SYOT CHARACTER SHEET]
And there we have it.
Very much looking forward to what people have in store. Again, if anyone has any questions, please PM me and I'll get back as soon as I can.
May the odds be ever in your favour,
- Civillain