74th Official Muttation List

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MediMutt (throughout)
credit to Rosetta
At first glance, the MediMutt looks like a Saint Bernard, large, furry, yet unimposing. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this lovable Saint Bernard has been dramatically altered. His ears are bigger, more enhanced to hear approaching tributes, and his eyes are a bright blue, in order to better zero in on them. He stands are muscular legs, resembling more that of a wolf than a dog. Around his neck, and under a set of sharp, imposing teeth, is a barrell. The MediMutt is a friendly beast who will bring tributes rolls of bandages or needle and thread wherever he may appear. With only one existing in the entire Arena and no replacements if killed, the MediMutt is in high demand. While the MediMutt is friendly, if attacked one might not be too thrilled with his sharp teeth and large build. Every Games day the Gamemakers will place him in one area. Any tributes in that area can roll [*roll range="1-6"] to see if they encounter him. 1= success, he drops 5 ft bandages, 2-6 = fail.
20 HP. Non edible/not poisonous.

Ditto (throughout)
credit to Kay
When the muttation technicians couldn't decide on one mutt, they had to settle for all of them. Sometimes referred to as a boggart, the Ditto is a shapeshifter. The Ditto always begins the fight ahead of the tributes. Every time the Ditto is hit or hits it changes from the list of muttations which can be found in the current arena location (e.g. if you face a Ditto in the Rift Valley, it can only become other mutts found in the Rift Valley). The Ditto accumulates damage over all the attacks on it, but it only dies when a tribute hits it for more damage than the current muttation iteration’s health. When it attacks, the staff member will roll to determine which muttation it is and then attack according to that mutt’s abilities/weapons. If it dies while an edible mutt, you will be able to loot the meat.
HP TBD based on rolls. Poison TBD back on rolls.

Granite Golem (Granite Flat and Henge)
credit to Geebs
The golems lie in wait in the granite flat, their bodies hidden among the shiny stones. When they rise up, they’re as wide as a tribute and twice as tall. While their bodies are brittle, their fists and feet are strong clumps of rocks which they will use to smash their prey into dust. They are patient creatures, willing to lie in the sun for days on end in the hopes of trapping their dinner. While mostly solitary creatures they have been known to hunt in packs before. So careful where you step.
25 HP. Non-Edible/Not Poisonous. Blunt Fists, Combat Boots +3 feet & Gloves +3 feet

Mountain Goats of a Crooked Variety (Crooked Mountain, Quarry, Rift Valley)
credit to Rosetta
Horned Dweller: Nearly always standing on the Crooked Mountain, the Mountain Dweller looks like a horse/goat hybrid. Large, powerful, fast, yet fluffy and with long, sharp horns that curve outward, the Mountain Dweller is known for being able to stand nearly horizontal, in order to reach out its long tongue and lick the salt on the Crooked Mountain without interruption. Incredibly unpredictable, the Mountain Dweller could be standing still and licking one second and attacking with its sharp horns the next. Anything to protect its precious salt.
30 HP. Classified as Large Game. Attacks with either Spear (Horns), Blunt (Body)


Banshee (Throughout)
(71st)
You’ll know the Banshee approaches long before you see her grisly wings, and you will know her by her wailing song. This grey predator bird keens for the dead, to mourn their lives and celebrate their transition. She has a long silver beak and matching talons. She will not hesitate to attack those who remain too close to the dead.
15 hp. Poisonous. Not edible. Appears after a tribute has died.

Delivery Word (Throughout)
(70th)
The docile and loyal Delivery Words (commonly called 'Words') are extremely adaptable and capable of crossing lands and bodies of water to deliver mail for the cost of a couple sunflower seeds. Delivery Words usually prefer to fly away from combat. Their meat is highly delicious and packed with essential vitamins. It is not hard to spot a Delivery Word, with their black feathers, gray-specked eyes, and tendency to honk loudly; however, Words can be hard to capture with its ability to withstand high acidity.
10 HP. Classified as Small Game. Not poisonous.

Sheepish (Rift Valley, Quarry, Granite Flat, Stonehenge)
credit to Cameron (56th)
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.
Not poisonous. Not edible. 20 HP.

Harpies (Fog Lake, Quarry, Crooked Mountain)
(62nd)
The Capitol really outdid itself with this muttation. With the naked upper torso of a gorilla affixed to the legs and wings of a bird, this beast can be quite elegant. The Harpies were originally developed to be companions for older Capitol men. It took a few deaths before the muttation engineers realized that the Harpies were better off contained to an arena. There is a certain femininity to a Harpy’s movements, a sly batting of her eyelashes just before she attacks, a proud fluttering of her wings before she swoops in on her prey. But don't be fooled; this is one twitchy, screechy critter who loves to use her knife-like talons to scratch up her prey before she eats his innards.
15 hp. +5 HP against male tributes. Not edible. Not poisonous.

Oculin (Fog Lake)
(71st, credit to Arrows)
The Oculin were the creation of Capitol Scientists seeking to destroy any access to the waterways and the seas during the dark days. This terrifying mutt took months to perfect but when the genetics of the jelly fish, starfish, squid, and shocking bits of plant fused together the results were highly effective. The Oculin are approximately the size of the human head and they are nearly impossible to see since due to their jellyfish genes they are practically translucent. Located on this round sphere body are two eyes as well as twenty long thread like tentacles. These tentacles swiftly navigate dark waters. What makes Oculins special is they latch with star fish like suction to beaches and rock formations near the water. From there they send these twenty translucent tentacles sprawling across the ground around them. When their trapped tentacles are stepped upon, they attack with their two spiked tentacles while the others ensnare their prey.
18 HP. Edible. Classified as Small Game.

Yeti (Crooked Mountain)
(69th)
When the wind picks up, and comes howling through the land it’s hardly recognisable. A mighty beast that stands at over five meters tall it is a towering monstrosity that is not to be reckoned with. A long, thick fur covers it from head to toe, a set of small beady eyes are hardly visible, but most do not tend to look long searching for its eyes, they are too quickly distracted by the two large protruding canines that hang from it’s mouth. Ice grips its chin, the drool that so often leaks past its lips frozen on its face. If you have the courage to not run you will soon find yourself facing its long sharp claws, attached to arms with the strength to uproot trees from the very ground. Do not be fooled by its size, do not be fooled by it at all, it might be the last thing you do.
55hp. Classified as large game. Not poisonous.

Ice Monkeys (Crooked Mountain, Quarry)
(59th)
A mixture of a monkey and a snow weasel, the 'ice' that is on them is actually hydroxylapatite, else known as 'bone mineral'. To create the illusion that is it ice, scientists have modified the mutt to form clear/white hydroxylapatite on its skin as its storage system, should there be minimal amounts of calcium in its bone. In old Christmas times, the monkeys would be used as Christmas tree decorations and have the monkeys twirl around and create a dance show. They were discontinued as decorations when kids would get under the tree - to get presents and dance with the animals - and the monkeys, after getting tired of hanging around all hours of the early morning, would fall off and their crystals would scratch and leave deep gashes on the children.
Not poisonous. Not edible. 15 HP.

Gulpers (Rift Valley, Stone Henge, Cornucopia)
(69th, credit to Pogue)
They're bloodthirsty and desperate creatures, created to clear the bodies of rebel soldiers quickly (though not so cleanly) from the battlefield. It was the hyena they chose first, with sharpened fangs and increased aggression. However, the final aspect came when scientists rediscovered a shark species long thought extinct, washed up on the shores of District Four. The Goblin Shark. The retractable jaws of the shark not only interested Capitol scientists, it inspired them. They drafted the retractable jaw of the Goblin Shark onto a Hyena, creating an extremely aggressive creature capable of ripping limb from limb when they get the perfect bite. In fact, they never even bothered to name the horrific mutt, they just released them in droves on the Capitol rebels, who nicknamed them 'gulpers'. And it worked, not only were the mutts fighters, they were also scavengers, clearing bodies out hours after battles took place. However, problems started showing up when the mutts became greedy, attacking their own owners, Capitol soldiers. They were kicked to the curb, replaced by new, less hostile mutts. However, the Gamemakers have brought them back, with a white camouflage coloring, for the 69th Annual Hunger Games.
20hp. Classified as Large Game. Not Poisonous. Special - Deep Gash doing 8+ damage removes the limb (unless a body or head wound).

Panem Pelican (Throughout except Rift Valley)
(72nd, Credit to Kay)
One of the largest birds in Panem, the pelican is a coastal menace. With huge, bright yellow jaws and beady little eyes, it patrols the beaches, scooping up fish and shiny objects. The meat isn't worth much, which is unfortunate, given its enormous eight foot wing span. When Gamemakers got a hold of the pelicans, they sharpened the tip of the beak to rival a spear and encouraged it to pluck important items off of tributes.
10 HP. Not Poisonous. Non-Edible.
Dice roll: spear + thievery roll

Ghull (Fog Lake, Rift Valley, Cornucopia, Crooked Mountain)
While it does not closely resemble the “ghoul” it was modeled after, the Ghull has an taste for rotting flesh that rivals its folklore counterpart. This giant strain of seagull was bred over many years by not the Capitol, but actually by the scientists of District 6, who needed a safe and efficient disposal system for the numerous dead lab animals that their projects consume. The seagulls were already ferocious scavengers before vulture DNA was spliced in, creating the Ghull with an overwhelming urge for flesh — and not always that of necrotic carrion. Ghulls are especially drawn to blood of all kinds, regardless of whether it’s fresh or congealed or surrounding decaying flesh — their poisonous saliva encourages rapid necrosis so the birds can break down the food more easily. The good news is, like the seagull, while Ghull summon their fellows to join in the hunt if they spot a meal, they quickly turn on each other, fighting over the scraps. That doesn’t mean they aren’t a vicious foe, however; if one of these starts attacking you, remember to give the District 6 tributes an extra gash in thanks for being the source of these fiends.
Poisonous. Not edible. 15 HP.

Ivory Hog (Quarry, Crooked Mountain, Rift Valley)
(58th, Created by Kay)
Warthogs weren't exactly glamorous animals before the Capitol got a hold of them, but they have a vicious streak which makes them excellent, exciting sport. With a little engineering, their tusks were blended with those of elephants, making them longer, more gruesome, and made of precious ivory. These hogs also doubled as good little lawn mowers, cleaning the brush and low grasses of an area. Densely packed with muscle, the Ivory Hog can weigh up to 500 pounds and stand at an impressive four feet in height. A Hog won't generally try to take down anything that is heavier than it, but when cornered it will go into a rage, squealing and thrashing its tusks. Think getting around its backside will help? The Capitol fixed that too. Its hooves have been hardened to the point where they resemble metal. One kick of its powerful back legs is enough to crack a human pelvis.
Not poisonous. Edible (Large Game). 15 HP.

Hellcats (Granite Flat, Quarry, Cornucopia)
(60th)
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. Not edible. 35 HP.

Jack Rattler (Throughout)
(60th)
This mixture of jack rabbit and rattlesnake was used primarily to distract rebels; Capitol soldiers would let one loose across a rebel’s path, so that its uncanny rattling sound would serve as an ample diversion, allowing the Capitolites to swiftly capture or kill the enemy. This worked for quite some time, until word of the rattling rabbit and the misfortune it brought passed around the rebels, and it became common knowledge that if you heard its telltale rattling, do not investigate; instead, keep on alert and run in the opposite direction as fast as possible. Frustrated with their failure, the Capitolites gave up on the creatures and allowed them to run amok in the wild as they pleased, and soon it was not uncommon to spot a rabbit with the tail of a rattlesnake in some of the warmer district climates. Don’t get too close, though; its snake genes give the Jack Rattler a pair of pointy, poisonous fangs and a bite that brings quick death.
Poisonous. Not edible. 12 HP.

Tusken (Henge, Granite Flat)
(67th)
A frightening combination of peccaries, wild boars and oxen that are about the size of a pony, Tusken’s were originally envisioned to be genetically engineered livestock in the capitol with the meat being flavored somewhere between pork and steak. However, the flesh of the Tusken turned out to be too tough and the Tusken were abandoned in the Open Forest. A few years later, reports of fiercely territorial creatures killing native animals in the woods were confirmed to be true, and several Tusken were captured. The wild animals were considered perfect for the arena, because their two tusks and two horns had grown unchecked to deadly proportions while they had been free. As a result, most Tusken have four bony protrusions that curl around each other before ending in a single wicked looking point.
20 HP (Classified as Large Game) Not poisonous.

Pitfall Lizards (Fog Lake, Granite Flat, Quarry)
(54th)
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.
Poisonous. Not edible. 30 HP.




74th Muttation Contest Winners


Gemstone Lurker (Granite Flat, Rift Valley, Quarry, Cornucopia, Crooked Mountain)
(credit to Kaplan)
The Gemstone Lurker was created by the Capitol as a form of camouflaged creature that they could use to survey the more mountainous areas of Panem. It's eyes appear to be made of diamonds, and the creature is of a reptilian form, resembling a large lizard or some sort. Its red scales resemble small rubies, which creates the 'gemstone' part of the name. The creature has sharp claws that are of a rather significant length, as it was meant to be able to defend itself should it be discovered during surveillance. At one time, its gemstone eyes were cameras, prepared to zero in on rebels that stepped into its path.The Gemstone Lurker, as its name suggests, lurks below ground, covering itself with dirt until someone passes by. If someone passes by that it detects as an 'intruder', it uncovers itself and attacks.
30 HP. Non-Poisonous. Attacks Teeth (Knife) and Body (Blunt) every turn.

Gra-Gnats (Throughout)
(credit to Charade)
Brief Summary: Sometimes, muttations are a result of Capitol geneticists creating an animal that filled a particular niche in society until it became obsolete. Sometimes, muttations are a holdover from the dark days, brought back to life from the annals of history for the entertainment value. And sometimes, sometimes, muttations were a mistake. Gra-gnats belong to the third category. Originally envisioned as a pet, if you can believe that, the Gra-gnats are a strange creature. One part gnat, one part rat, one part crab and one part hummingbird. They resemble rocks about the size of a palm, with wings that unfurl from their bodies and beady little black eyes. And teeth. Way more teeth than anything that small should have. Who wouldn't want a pet rock that you could feed? As it turned out, the answer was next to nobody, mainly because they forgot to make sure the damn things were herbivores and the Gra-gnats had a nasty habit of forming huge swarms, biting off fingers, and literally flinging themselves at people like rocks thrown out of a slingshot; and believe it or not, they pack a nasty punch. The plans scrapped, they were put in the queue for potential arena mutts instead, as rocks that weren't rocks but little bastards instead were sure to liven up the entertainment factor.
10HP Non-Poisonous. Attacks Teeth (knife)


Lady of The Lake (Fog Lake)
(credit to elegant & onyx)
Brief Summary: After attending a beautiful party in a traditional garden, a slightly drunken games technician wanted to recreate the koi she found swimming in a pond underneath a maple tree. She longed to touch the fish that gently swam through the waters, so tranquilly. However, she found this hard to do after many failed attempts, one including nearly falling into the pond herself. The Lady is an Albino Koi fish that swims on land, only a foot or so off the ground. Using slightly larger fins, she swims through a foggy mist expelled from her mouth in enormous, long bursts. Altogether harmless, the Lady was banned from daily use do the fact that over ten in an area can completely cover a section of the city in fog. Sadly, most of them were destroyed. She was later adapted for use in the games by another technician. The Lady of the Lake is able to expel a sulphur-laced poison gas and exist in it. Her fins were also adapted to include a single bony extension, which ends in a twist that resembles a woman's pale fingers, holding onto a glowing, sword-shaped shard. The muttation technicians fondly nicknamed this bioluminescent appendage The Excalibur.
50 HP. Poisonous. Attacks Unarmed (with poison) and Fin (sword) every turn.