As Head Gamemaker overseeing the Hunger Games, I am intimate with the history and significance of this annual event. The Hunger Games, born from the ashes of rebellion, serve as a grim reminder of the Capitol's unyielding power and the consequences of defiance. From the dark days of the District uprisings, where the ungrateful savages took our generosity for granted, the Games emerged as a form of punishment and control. But the Games are more than just a means of control; they are a reflection of the Capitol's insatiable appetite for spectacle.
Behind the scenes, Gamemakers like myself orchestrate every aspect of the Games, from the deadly traps scattered throughout the arena to the carefully curated narratives of triumph and tragedy. We are the architects of despair, the puppet masters pulling the strings of fate for our own amusement. In the end, the Hunger Games are more than just a game; they are a testament to the indomitable will of the Capitol. For as long as the Games endure, so too will the legacy of the Capitol's excellence that defines the nation of Panem.
- Lucilla Dreyer, Head Gamemaker
Author's Note: This will be in line with my AU where District 13 is made to compete. Any games won by a District 13 tribute, if it bothers you, just look at the second place tribute. The games will also continue past the seventy-fourth, and once I'm past that point, I'll write when I'm feeling inspired.