Muttation List

Monmonmo - (ocean) No one knows what this elusive muttation is supposed to look like besides the creator of the being. Rumor has it that it was created through a splicing of the DNA between a killer whale and a narwhal. Others say that it was a blue whale that had morphed into something elongated like a snake. And some old “historians” go even so far as to say that it resembles a certain sea monster that plagued the lake water of a place far away. All that is known is that it loves the cold waters and if anyone were to disturb its peace, it would not hesitate to retaliate. The mutation itself is quick and after taking a certain amount of damage, it will flee to take the time to heal. It was only that way could the mutation survive.
35hp. No food classification. Not poisonous.

Saint Concerto (throughout) Those tales of alpine rescues has been reborn in this muttation. This dog mutt has inherited the Saint Bernard power and tail, a Doberman Pinscher's face and sleekness, and Siberian Husky fur and coloration, to exert a determined aura while plowing through the snow. From a distance, one might think that the Doberman Pinscher head is merely sticking out from a fur coat. They bear gifts, Santa's little helpers they are. Strapped around their necks are kegs full of a certain liquid (water, whiskey, whatever), and all they want to do is unload their shoulders and be free - even if their denseness leaves them ignorant to some unfortunate fates. Created by the Capitol to assist the army in any snowy ventures with heartwarming alcohol and company, they lost their purpose by the Dark Days’ end, some becoming arctic pets, many let loose. For the Games, they have been brought back, bearing their presents; but, inside the Capitol, people are smiling, whispering about the "Botulinum Hound" that is hiding, the wolf in rabbit's skin.
N/A HP. No food classification. Not Poisonous.

Ice monkeys (throughout) 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. 15 HP. No food classification. Not poisonous.

Fishers (Ocean, Frozen River, Icebergs, Ice Sheet, Glacier, Frozen Waterfall) Fishing in the winter was such a drag until the Fishers, a mixture of a narwhal and a wolverine, were invented. Instead of having to spend your day in the bitter cold to gather fish, the Fishers were animals that had the ability to swim in the chilliest waters and walk on land - all while carrying back a good amount of fish back to the Capitol. About the only thing that was taken from the narwhal was the long horn (though the fur of the wolverine part does look sleeker and less furry). Capitol people would treat the Fishers with the fins of fish to keep them occupied; however, the Fishers grew to be very conscious of wanting a treat from anybody. Now, if anyone comes in contact with one, you better have a fin in hand, else they want to jab you in the stomach for jibbing them on the job. 20 HP. Classified as Large Game. Not Poisonous.

Pitfall Lizard - (Crystal Caves, Black Caves) 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. No Food Classification. Poisonous.

Cave Rats - (Black Caves, Crystal Caves) Many people will tell you that bats are nothing more than rats with wings. These mutts give truth to that statement. Originally developed to light the way underground so Capitol operatives didn’t have to carry lights with them, these rodents combine the hardiness and dexterity of rats with bats’ wings, and their tail is bioluminescent (courtesy of firefly genes). They are exceedingly stupid, however, and could not be trained, so the Capitol gave up on them and left them to the caves. They were actually meant to be cleared out of the Arena, but they’re a pain to dig out of their crevices when they don’t want to be found, so the Gamemakers threw up their hands and said to leave them. It’s not like they’re very useful anyway.
5 HP. No food classification. Not poisonous.

Latch Crabs – (Ocean, Iceberg, Frozen River) 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.
N/A hp. No food classification. Not poisonous.

Hellhounds – (Throughout) Though they’re called hounds, these nasty little creations aren’t just canine. They were created for one purpose- to shred- and the jaws are all alligator, with sharp teeth and the muscles to slam their jaws closed on a piece of prey and toss it around until enough pieces fly off to kill it. The name did come from somewhere, though, and the majority of this mutt is in fact canine in origin. The creature looks like a monstrous wolf- strong fighter, enduring runner, and so dark an earthy green as to appear black. Just to add to the disturbing color factors, the eyes are more vein than sclera, turning them red. (That, like the green tinge to their fur, was actually a defect caused by trying to use such specialized alligator cells; it was originally going to be bred out, but enticed such fear in the Hounds’ prey that it quickly came to be regarded as useful.) The ears are long at birth and need to be cropped to keep from flopping dangerously close to the teeth; that trait is from the bloodhound genetics that allow the Hounds to track their prey even when it seems impossible to do so.
35 HP. No food classification. Not poisonous.

Digitamole - (Tundra) 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. No food classification. Not poisonous.




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