Muttation List

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Jabberwocky — (nest) Just like its aquatic counterpart, the Kraken, the Jabberwocky is the only one of its kind, engineered specifically for the 65th Quell and the entertainment of its viewers. The exact mix of animals that went into creating this beast remains unknown; many different kinds of birds, reptiles, and even frozen DNA of prehistoric beasts. This creature of nightmares most closely resembles a huge, feathered dragon, purplish black in color, with a sharp, curved beak and deadly talons. The Jabberwocky is fiercely protective of the shining obsidian-black eggs that sit within its massive nest—tributes, be warned.
Not poisonous. Not edible. 70 HP. Attacks twice per turn.


Frostbite — (ice cube, mountain chain) By combining the genes of lemmings and venomous spiders, Capitol scientists created a peculiar species of muttation that makes its home in frozen environments, perfect for spying in the wintertime. These creatures are entirely white and no bigger than an average human hand, with the body of a rodent and eight spider legs covered in fur. They can live in ice or snow and withstand temperatures far below freezing, and have a habit of burrowing into holes with companions and hiding until a victim comes near, in which case they will sink their two tiny, sharp fangs into its flesh and spread a deadly poison. They are easy to kill, but they attack in swarms—where there is one, there will always be another.
Poisonous. Not edible. 7 HP.


Night Viper — (redwood forest, orchard) Initially, this Owl/Viper/Firefly hybrid was developed to help track rebels at night more efficiently than its mutant cousin the Alarm Owl. The Night Viper’s venom is highly visible at night, containing an altered form of the enzyme luciferase, which gives fireflies their trademark glow. This venom is still highly toxic, tagging enemies in order to make them very easily seen at night, though does not kill for several hours, letting tagged rebels lead the Capitol right back to their bases. The issue with these mutts, of course, is that they don’t really distinguish between rebels and the Capitol forces, and will attack anyone indiscriminately.
Poisonous. No food classification. 15hp.


Latch Crabs — (mountain chain, maze, cornucopia) Roughly a foot in diameter, this blend of king crab and spider has nearly indestructible armour and nearly indestructible silk. The thick, cord-like thread woven by Latch Crabs is like human hair in that virtually the only way to truly destroy it is by fire. This durable, flexible thread cannot be cut by any tool found in the arena, and actually acts as something of a fuse to the inevitable bomb that the Latch Crab is, given the high potassium nitrate content of its shell. The Latch Crabs are quite good at their designed job: latching on to a person and not letting go. Latch Crabs will exercise their iron grip on a person, gripping tightly so they can't be removed, and spinning an amount of silk — usually 30 to 50 yards — before they stop, trapping the person to the circumference of the circle that originates at a stationary object — typically a large rock. Latch Crabs cannot be fought nor pulled off. A favorite target of theirs is around the Achilles' tendon.
Not poisonous. No food classification. N/A hp (separate dice roll.)


Macromantula — (throughout) The intent was to create a larger species of spider, one that would spin thicker, stronger silk that could be used by the Capitol for various purposes. Capitol scientists were able to achieve this with the genes of a normal tarantula and some growth hormone; however, rather than the house cat-sized spider they’d been aiming for, they’d ended up with a massive brute of an arachnid, as tall as a small elephant with a legspan of over ten feet. These beasts were untamable; they would encase their caregivers in thick webs of silk, then inject their lethal poison into their bloodstream, killing them within the hour. After seeing how serious the problem was, the Capitolites decided that these creations could not be allowed to live; they managed to kill most, but some of the Macromantulas escaped into the wild, and continue to multiply deep within the darkest forests of Panem.
Poisonous. No food classification. 30 hp.


Scorpion Mite — (throughout) Large (drones average 6 inches, but the queens are up to a foot long), brown and ugly, Scorpion Mites have a typical scorpion body other than the claws, which are mysteriously absent. It's tail is also flattened to the ground. The venom from stings is somewhat toxic and hallucinogenic; however, it can only sting once, much like a bee. It's mouth structure is similar to a termite's, but much longer and at least a hundred times stronger, enabling scorpion mites to eat through most biological substances, most types of rocks, and some of the weaker metals. While under Capitol control, the Mites worked in colonies that often numbered in the hundreds, although these groups splintered off for unknown reasons, and now more commonly form smaller packs of five to ten. They are a hive mind of some intelligence, but not comparable to human level. During the rebellion the Capitol would drop colonies of Scorpion Mites on rebel structures. They would usually consume the structure in a matter of hours, usually killing more than a few rebels in the process.
Poisonous. 5 hp. No Food Classification.


Pathfinder Bugs — (throughout) Pathfinder Bugs exist in swarms of hundreds. They are no bigger then a speck of dust and in daylight look almost identical to a swarm of gnats. The main difference is the sticky slime covering there entire bodies that gets left behind on anything they touch. The slime isn't toxic, but glows bright violet in the dark. Pathfinder Bugs are very attracted to the smell of sweat and will follow around a large mammal around for days feeding off it. Not only do Pathfinder Bugs cause any human they're attached to to glow brightly in the dark, they also leave traces of their slime behind on anything around them they happen to touch. This creates a clear path to any human target.
Not poisonous. No food classification. N/A HP (separate dice roll)


Bakupp — (throughout) When District 10 stopped providing the Capitol farm products in the Rebellion, they panicked. They made the "Bakupp." It gave milk; its offspring came in eggs; and it grew wool. The long, sharp-horned males were violent, aggressive, and endangered handlers' lives; the small females were calmer but produced little. When the war ended, all Bakupp were "dealt with." Bakupp look like cows with a coat of wool and have large chicken feet. Both genders can easily kill by brute strength. The females are docile (to a point); the males will happily kill the whatever they see. Bakupp do not travel in herds. They are herbivorous though few males are reported to have tried to eaten their handlers. Note that tributes will be unable to milk or retrieve eggs from Bakkup in the arena.
Not poisonous. 20 HP. Classified as Large Game.


Pitfall Lizard — (Everywhere but Ice Cube) Parts lizard, snake, and some trapdoor spider, this grotesque beast was originally designed to take out supply roads and other paths frequented by rebels. They were designed to dig networks of tunnels and caves under the specified area so it would collapse when enough weight was placed on it and perhaps kill the rebels involved with its lethal venom. However, these Lizards were deemed inefficient, given that their "traps" so to speak — nearly 25 feet deep, wide holes about two feet from the surface of the ground — did not always collapse, were not always dug in the right place, and were not always inhabited by a Pitfall Lizard to finish off any unfortunate being trapped. Like many of the muttations, the project was abandoned — however, few of the Lizards were actually found by the retrieval squads. These are completely inedible — even their bright orange eggs are poisonous. If you manage to get bitten, you have about three hours to live.
30 hp. Poisonous. No Food Classification.


Tree Rabbits — (redwood forest, orchard) Surprises of surprises, here we actually have a mutt that did what it was supposed to. These critters were bred as convenient food sources, and have done a phenominal job of living up to their expectations. Mostly rabbit, but with wings and hollow bones from the blended DNA of several birds, they live in or under trees. They are completely docile, allowing their breeders to kill them without fuss. However, their breeders must all but hand-raise them, as it takes some time for them to become accustomed enough to someone to allow close approach. When faced with strangers, especially loud ones, they are easily scared and will run or take flight, whichever gets them away faster.
N/A HP. Not poisonous. Classified as Small Game.


Guard Granadillos — (throughout) Guard Granadillos are usually knee high in size. These Granadillos were bred to serve as guard dogs, because of their rocky appearance they could be posted outside restricted areas and be mistaken as rocks and therefore ignored. Guard Granadillos are extremely vicious, and will attack anyone who gets too close to the place they are guarding. They can be trained to guard a specific area and to patrol up to a one mile radius. Guard Granadillos work well in packs, and are actually capable of setting up guard rotations, if adequately trained.
20 HP. Not poisonous. No food classification.


Digitamole — (throughout) As a means to rid roots of undesirable plants (like rebel food supply), the Rootnibblers would dig underground and basically eat any root - along with their invertebrate diet. The special Rootnibblers are given the name 'Digitamoles'. In the Hunger Games, they are modified, developing an 'acquired' taste for human toes. While hardly bigger than a beagle dog, they have extremely strong upper limbs, breaking through the earth and grabbing by the legs. Giving a thorough licking with long tongues, the dark-brown moles taste the shoe or toes, and their sharp teeth pierce any armor and munch off digits. They will take as many as they can, blinking beady eyes and blood smearing on their long snouts. They hardly look different from a normal mole, minus the detail of a white triangle on the back. They are mostly-blind creatures.
10 HP. Not poisonous. No food classification.


Sheepish – (mountain chain, beanstalk) A dastardly blend of fox and sheep DNA, the Sheepish are as sly, quiet, and elusive as a fox. They have a very thick, fluffy orange coat, with the tail, snout and ears of a fox protruding from the woolly mass. Their teeth are incredibly sharp, although the cunning animals conceal them quite well, looking innocent and cuddly. The Sheepish were attempted to be bred as a food source; however the far too little meat that they produced was far too gamey for the Capitol people. The Sheepish continued to be bred for their bright orange wool, which is prized by Capitol fashion designers.
20 hp. Not poisonous. No food classification.


Hellcats — (throughout) Though the name "Hellcat" was an attempt by the creating scientists to pull from the wild popularity of their canine counterparts, this feline certainly does look like a beast straight out of hell. With DNA borrowed from tigers, lions, and the extinct saber-toothed cats, this felid has a luxurious orange coat with black-maned males. Bred for aesthetic reasons as well as for the agility that their hound counterparts lack, Hellcats have eyes that span from amber to flame in color, ringed by a dark circle of black, as well as eight-inch fangs that protrude from their mouths at all times. These cats are excellent climbers and battle strategists; additionally, they have a great sense of smell, though not to the degree of the hound version.
Not poisonous. No food classification. 35 hp


Alarm Owls — (redwood forest, mountain chain, orchard) A blend of different owl species that, once it sees someone, will give a mournful, haunting hoot every five seconds. It follows the person around and hoots, while more alarm owls flock to the area, and all begin to hoot. They don't actually attack... but they can lead other predators to the area. These were initially developed to find rebel spies, soldiers, and the like and trail them until the owls made enough racket for them to be found.
Not poisonous. N/A HP. No food classification.


Honey Badger — (redwood forest, orchard) This Capitol creation is the embodiment of the word fierce. Though developed to handle insects — particularly raiding beehives for honey (hence the name) and demolishing Tracker Jacker nests — this nasty creature has no qualms about starting fights; in fact, it has no regard for any other animal whatsoever and will prey on just about anything it can get its giant claws on. Perhaps one of the most fearless animals ever to exist, particularly considering its relatively small size of roughly three feet in length, the Honey Badger doesn't seem to be fazed by the venom of any creature it encounters, be they snakes or Tracker Jackers or other insects. Honey Badgers are quite territorial and will attack without being provoked — though make no mistake, they will never feel threatened.
Not poisonous. No food classification. 25hp.


---- Mutt Contest Winners ----

(created by Shrimp)
Flurble — (throughout) In a science experiment gone wrong, researchers attempted to create the cutest dog in the world to satiate Capitolite desires for the next best thing. However, while they managed to create adorable puppies whose saturated-pelts varied from bright violet to deep shades of emerald, as adults the faces grew long and jagged, teeth became razor sharp and it became evident that the minds of the Flurbles were as delicate as their fur which now shed everywhere. Cases of children being attacked escalated; casualties grew more severe each day. Flurbles were soon used as guard dogs by the elite, their bright colors doing nothing to allay the fear from the glimmer of insanity in their eyes and the cackling laugh they emit right before leaping at their prey.
Not poisonous. No food classification. 25 HP.

(created by Chime)
Teddy Bear — (throughout) What would be cuter than real live teddy bears, just like sweet little puppy dogs to greet you at the door? Hoping to breed the perfect little pet with just the right amount of "exotic," scientists worked hard to bring bears down to a more manageable size, and eventually succeeded. These animals look perpetually baby-like, with big, round eyes and floppy paws. They even smell like fresh cream. However, no matter how small and cute they got, these animals didn't lose their killer instincts, and were deemed unfit as house pets as seemed to have an appetite for human flesh and the need to use their handlers as scratching posts. The funding for these creatures was eventually cut off, and the remaining specimens were reportedly euthanized.
Not poisonous. No food classification. 15 HP.

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