The Cornucopia: Claudius Templesmith –Announcer
"Welcome one and all to the 68th annual Hunger Games!
Right now it's only a matter of time before we see all our favorite tributes rise to their platforms!
Before they do, I've just have to say look at this arena! Isn't it incredible? I don't know how the Gamemakers were able to get the Cornucopia to balance on the side of a mountain like that, but I can't wait to see how our tributes handle it. I've noticed that the opening of the Cornucopia is actually facing downward to make it easier for those tributes running uphill versus those running down. This should be interesting to see how it all plays out.
Now I'm thinking a few of our tributes might try to make their way up the mountain and take their chances in the snowy terrain. But I'm guessing the majority will run down to take shelter in the woods below.
I've just got to say I'm excited! This may not be the first time that the arena has incorporated a mountain, but it's definitely the first time that the arena was a mountain. Usually all our tributes start out on a level playing field. I can't wait to see how they handle being thrown into this uneven terrain.
Oh, is it time already? I do believe it is! The tributes are now rising to their platforms and the countdown has begun. The anticipation is killing me! Right now, most of the tributes are still trying to take in their surroundings. But you can see the eagerness growing in some of these opponents already.
Oh, wait it looks as though one of the tributes is panicking. She's losing her balance! And…Oh, ouch! There goes her mine! Now is not the time to get vertigo folks!
The countdown is almost finished! 3…2…1! And they're off! Yes, here's the moment that makes all the difference. Seeing who gets to the Cornucopia first!
Well as expected, it looks like Districts 1 and 2 have reached the Cornucopia first. A great deal of the tributes actually appear to be heading to the forest already. One of which is the lovely Lavinia Rider from District 10. And it's no surprise to see little Henley Townsend from District 9 doing the same. It looks like he managed to pick up a pack along the way too.
Uh oh, looks like trouble. A couple of the tributes appear to have fallen and are now tumbling down the mountainside. Ooh, looks like District 6 may have broken something!
I've got to hand it to the Gamemakers folks! This year's Games have already given everyone something to remember!"