Colosseum

( Night 1 Anthem, 11pm: has spoilers for unfinished scenes )

BLOODBATH

Let the 56th Annual Hunger Games begin!

The Cornucopia

The tributes rise through their tubes and into a warm arena. The temperature is approximately 75F/24C, but there is a noticeable breeze that makes it feel less intense. The sky is clear but there is a light dusk. Nightfall is on the horizon. The Cornucopia is clearly visible to all tributes. It is a large, gold and gleaming piece around which the tributes form a circle. It's mouth points to the north east, and those with a view can see it is stuffed full with large wooden crates. Few weapons can be seen, but the glint of silver is unmistakable when the sun hits at the right angle. Some backpacks and loose items of gear and food are scattered both close to the mouth and closer to the tribute plates on the outskirts.

To the south and east (as well as the west, but at a further distance) of the Cornucopia there is a line line of trees. They aren't thick enough to be considered a forest, but can provide some cover for escape. It's advisable not to hide in them for long, however, because the line is thin enough to see through. The ground here is of grass and dirt, which extends in all directions.

There are three real escapes from the Cornucopia: north, west, and east. The south looks exactly like the other directions and can easily fool tributes into thinking safety lies that way - unfortunately, at a short distance past the trees, there is a thick concrete wall that blocks any tribute's path.

The arrangement of tributes is fairly random, with some district partners closer together than others. Tributes cannot see through the Cornucopia, however, so locating friends and allies (or enemies) can be difficult.

...Tributes must wait sixty seconds for the gong to sound before leaving their platforms...

( Arrangement of platforms. )

Who: Jaishree Rao (D5 Escort) & Maxima Power (D5)
When: Day 8 (Evening)
Where: D5 Living Quarters
What: It’s hard to say good-bye
Rating/Status: Low

( I just want to make everybody in District Five proud. )

WHO: Tributes
WHEN: Evening on training day 8; around 6 pm
WHERE: On stage; TV or audience for everyone else
WHAT: Interviews
STATUS: OPEN

Each tribute has a short 3-5 minute interview with Caesar the night before the Games begin.

WHO: Anyone watching Television when the scores come out (aka, everyone).
WHEN: Night 7
WHERE: TV
WHAT: Scores released
STATUS: You can post reactions here, if you want, or make your own posts for that purpose!

( Training Scores )

WHO: Tributes
WHEN: Final day of training
WHERE: Underground gym
WHAT: Private session for 56th Hunger Games
STATUS: Open

Tributes each get a private session with the Gamemakers to show off their skills. Based on their performance, the Gamemakers will rate them with a score. The sessions begin with the male from District One and end with the female from District Twelve. Tributes have access to anything they saw during the public sessions (axes are still out). All tributes will wait in the cafeteria until their name is called. After their session, they are returned to their district team for more interview prep time.

Scores will be announced on television in the evening.

[Notes]

All comments will be screened until after the scores are announced. As no one is suppose to know what a tribute did in the session, this will provide a way to maintain an IC element of surprise.

Please try to keep displays realistic, keeping in mind tributes only had 5 days to "train". Scores won't go up for unbelievable feats of skill. Your tribute doesn't have to be good at everything to get a decent score. (eg. Peeta scored an 8 for strength in weight lifting) Everyone makes mistakes, including Careers.

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[D5]
There were no axes in training today. I mean, I avoided using the weapons, but I didn't see them when I was heading over to first aid.

Does anyone know what's going on? Cause this is odd.

WHO: Tributes
WHEN: Day #6. Spans from mid-morning until early evening. There is a lunch break.
WHERE: Underground gym
WHAT: Training for the 56th Hunger Games
STATUS: OPEN

The gym is located in the basement of the training center building. Above it sit each district’s personal living quarters for the tributes’ stay in the Capitol. Tributes are escorted to the training center in the mornings and spend most of the day here. Lunch is provided at 1230 in the cafeteria off the gym. Afterward training ends for the day they are sent to spend time with mentors for strategy and discussion.

Tributes can interact as long as there are no physical altercations. Peacekeepers are at the ready for any needed interventions.

( Current stations )

OOC NOTE: There are NO axes today.

Who: Jaishree Rao (D5 Escort) & Maxima Power (D5)
When: Day 5 (Evening)
Where: D5 Living Quarters
What: Confessions, breaking down, and getting interview advice
Rating/Status: Low

( It’s normal to be scared, but it’s important we try to hide that fact. )

[D5]
The D1 girl asked for help with splints when I was doing first aid this morning. Do you want me to avoid that station come the next day? I think I'm pretty much up to par when it comes to that.

Also, any interview pointers?

WHO: Tributes
WHEN: Day #5. Spans from mid-morning until early evening. There is a lunch break.
WHERE: Underground gym
WHAT: Training for the 56th Hunger Games
STATUS: OPEN

The gym is located in the basement of the training center building. Above it sit each district’s personal living quarters for the tributes’ stay in the Capitol. Tributes are escorted to the training center in the mornings and spend most of the day here. Lunch is provided at 1230 in the cafeteria off the gym. Afterward training ends for the day they are sent to spend time with mentors for strategy and discussion.

Tributes can interact as long as there are no physical altercations. Peacekeepers are at the ready for any needed interventions.

( Current stations )

[D5]
So, we had a new station in training. Industrial. I worked with it a bit but didn't want to show off since I have some experience with wires and all. They had batteries, scrap metal, hammers and wires. But a lot looked confused when I observed.

We also had new weapons today. Picks, scythes, blowguns, hoes, shovels and flails. I'm assuming farming...given the theme of the rest of the weapons. I worked on the picks and I am maybe interested in the scythe. Though would using a shovel be good for bludgeoning? Granted if there is one in the arena.

Finally, any pointers on stamina? I spent some time working on the axes today and I got exhausted by it all. So, I want to improve it before we get into the arena.

Who: Halle Gremlin (D6) & Maxima Power (D5)
When: Day 4 (Morning)
Where: Close combat training
Rating/Status: Low | Complete

( Mind if I help to get that out? )

WHO: Tributes
WHEN: Day #4. Spans from mid-morning until early evening. There is a lunch break.
WHERE: Underground gym
WHAT: Training for the 56th Hunger Games
STATUS: OPEN

The gym is located in the basement of the training center building. Above it sit each district’s personal living quarters for the tributes’ stay in the Capitol. Tributes are escorted to the training center in the mornings and spend most of the day here. Lunch is provided at 1230 in the cafeteria off the gym. Afterward training ends for the day they are sent to spend time with mentors for strategy and discussion.

Tributes can interact as long as there are no physical altercations. Peacekeepers are at the ready for any needed interventions.

( This year's stations )
Added today, due to high interest/mentor requests

Some agricultural tools are now included at the close combat station, along with whips.

Industrial tools, as well as wires and batteries, have a station of their own.

OOC NOTE: Some tributes seem to be becoming a little unrealistically skilled in areas their applications indicate they have little training or knowledge of. Particularly, throwing accuracy and specialty weapons (eg swords). Please really consider realism when assessing ability. Thanks!

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WHO: Tributes
WHEN: Day #3. Spans from mid-morning until early evening. There is a lunch break.
WHERE: Underground gym
WHAT: Training for the 56th Hunger Games
STATUS: OPEN

The gym is located in the basement of the training center building. Above it sit each district’s personal living quarters for the tributes’ stay in the Capitol. Tributes are escorted to the training center in the mornings and spend most of the day here. Lunch is provided at 1230 in the cafeteria off the gym. Afterward training ends for the day they are sent to spend time with mentors for strategy and discussion.

Tributes can interact as long as there are no physical altercations. Peacekeepers are at the ready for any needed interventions.

( This year's stations )

WHO: Tributes
WHEN: Day #2. Spans from mid-morning until early evening. There is a lunch break.
WHERE: Underground gym
WHAT: Training for the 56th Hunger Games
STATUS:

The gym is located in the basement of the training center building. Above it sit each district’s personal living quarters for the tributes’ stay in the Capitol. Tributes are escorted to the training center in the mornings and spend most of the day here. Lunch is provided at 1230 in the cafeteria off the gym. Afterward training ends for the day they are sent to spend time with mentors for strategy and discussion.

Tributes can interact as long as there are no physical altercations. Peacekeepers are at the ready for any needed interventions.

( This year's stations )

WHO: Escorts, Victors, and Tributes
WHEN: Various times throughout the day.
WHERE: Districts - Capitol
WHAT: Train ride into the Capitol, following the Reaping
STATUS: OPEN

WHO: Escorts, Victors, and Tributes
WHEN: Various times throughout the day.
WHERE: Districts
WHAT: The Reaping for the 56th Annual Hunger Games
STATUS: OPEN

In each district, Peacekeepers and camera crews are out in force. Male and Female tributes are roped off by age group and away from the rest of the district's population. Excitement and anticipation lace the air in Districts 1, 2, and 4 while dread and fear are felt almost everywhere else.

The mayor and all victors are seated on stage in the background. It's a big moment for the Escorts, who take center stage.

Reaping Day

District 1; 9:00

District 2; 9:30

District 3; 10:00

District 4; 10:30

District 5; 11:00

District 6; 11:30

District 7; 12:00

District 8; 12:30

District 9; 13:00

District 10; 13:30

District 11; 14:00

District 12; 14:30

WHO: Maxima Power and Zap Volta
WHAT: A meeting between friends before the reaping
WHEN: The day before reaping
WHERE: The village in District Five
STATUS: Complete

( Happy day before your birthday! )