by SunnyJustice » Mon Dec 14, 2020 6:56 am
----Icarus Matthiasthe honorable mentor
Career & Victor of the 17th Hunger Games
Gender: "They call me Career dad." He's a trans man.
Sexuality: "Not interested." Icarus is demisexual- he wants a strong bond first. Preferably one forged in the fires of battle.
District: "I'm the mentor for District Two." His direct and forward way of speaking is a little rude by Non-Career standards. But many Careers tend to take things literally, so directness is good for them.
Age: "I won the Hunger Games at eighteen. Now I'm in my twenties."
Voice type: Baritone
Appearance: Icarus resembles the stereotypical Career, standing at 6'1" with a physically imposing stature. He is muscular and scarred after a life of close-combat training in District Two. Stone-grey eyes stare out from underneath stern brows, adding to his unfriendly appearance. His brown hair is kept neatly cropped so it doesn't get in the way. Icarus hates to waste time on hair, except facial hair...
Despite his efforts, Icarus has only managed to grow sparse stubble on his upper lip and chin. It's starting to frustrate him.
Personality: "I'm not the best person, but I live by the Career's honor. I will never betray you - and I will never tolerate traitors who cross me." Icarus values honor more than anything. He might be grumpy and standoffish, but he refuses to compromise his principles no matter what. He chose his name Icarus as a testimony of his will to remain honorable - flying close to the sun at the risk of death.
He has a deep hatred for malicious liars, torturers, traitors and deserters. But the worst of all are the cowards who bully and torment children. If Icarus encountered these disgraces in District Two, he would not hesitate to end their pathetic lives.
Crush: "I'm not sure." Icarus is starting to develop feelings for his friend, the head trainer Roxanne.
Alliance: "I'm a Career. Always will be, even outside the arena." Icarus' district partner was Erin, the youngest Career Tribute on record at the age of fourteen. They were joined by Astelle and Pax of District One, as well as Kai and Jody of District Four. ⚔
Reaped or volunteered: "I volunteered." Thanks to the Careers, the district's children never fear the reaping. Icarus likes that.
Parade outfit: Icarus was made to resemble a statue carved from stone. With his looks, he pulled it off perfectly.
Interview angle: "I was honest." Icarus spoke of honor, swordsmanship, and his love for battle.
Alignment: He is the definition of lawful evil.
Weapon of choice: "I use a sword." The standard, straightforward weapon of District Two suits him well. He's physically strong and resilient enough to handle up-close confrontations.
Skills: "Can I pass on this question." After witnessing Caitlin Slonigar torment all six Careers in the 16th Games, Icarus signed himself up for what's essentially 'boot camp' for District Two field medics. He knows how to save a life - and when one is beyond saving. Others often express surprise upon learning that grumpy Icarus was the team's first-aid captain, or that his only kill in the arena was on a dying tribute he couldn't otherwise save.
Fatal flaw: "My honor itself. Cowards have tried to exploit it." Icarus is obsessed with rules, which can be manipulated to an enemy's favor. It's happened before and ticks him off. But as he refuses to compromise his values, he can't do a thing about it.
Mentor: "My mentor was Lily Brie. She won the 5th Games by killing the coward Richard Banks. So much respect for her."
Training score: "I scored ten." Gamemakers considered him the ideal Career Tribute.
Victory: "... Erin deserved better. She deserved to win, not me." The Careers suffered a tragedy in the bloodbath. Pax of District One was murdered by Tora, but none of his allies witnessed it. Tora herself later approached the alliance, offering to fill the gap left by Pax's absence. The Careers were reluctant at first, but then Tora bested Kai in a duel. She'd shown strength worthy of a Career.
Later in the games, the alliance started to run low on food. Thankfully, the shadowy forest of the arena was home to countless creatures. Tora offered to lead a hunting party with Kai, Jody, and Astelle. She promised they'd be back by nightfall.
Icarus and Erin grew worried as the evening wore on. When the death recap played, they were horrified to see both Kai and Jody in the sky. That's when a muddy, ragged Tora stumbled into camp, eyes wide with horror. Icarus demanded to know what happened. Through tears, Tora claimed the hunting party was ambushed and she was the only survivor, but lost Astelle in the chaos. She led the District Two tributes on a search for their missing ally but found nothing but a bloody mess.
Inexplicably, Astelle dragged herself back to camp the next morning. Icarus and Erin were overjoyed at her return, but Tora was not. Horror flashed across the District Ten girl's face - as if she wasn't expecting Astelle to return. Tora fled into the bushes without a word.
Suspicious, but Erin and Icarus had other priorities. Astelle's injuries were so horrific they should've killed her. It seemed like she'd hung on through spite alone, fuelled by a vengeful determination to bring back some message. Even the beckon of death couldn't silence the truth. As the District Two tributes bandaged Astelle up, she explained what really happened on the so-called hunting trip.
Tora claimed she'd heard a deer - a ruse to distract the other Careers. As soon as they turned their heads, Tora struck from behind, a vicious attack that brought down both Astelle and Jody. As Astelle bled out on the forest floor, she watched the traitor taunt a horrified Kai. All the hope drained out of the District Four tribute's eyes as they knelt beside their allies. After a moment of silence, Kai looked up at Tora and told her to kill them as slowly and painfully as she wanted. Astelle, weak and dying, could only watch it happen.
Tora left all three of them to die. Except, Astelle didn't. Righteous anger blazed through the veins of the once-passive Career, a fury that burned so bright she couldn't die. It took her all night to claw her way back to camp - but here she was.
Icarus was equally impressed by his ally and disappointed in himself. He should've known - and killed Tora while they had the chance. After apologizing for his mistake, he promised they'd hunt her down. Even Astelleinsisted on joining them.
It wasn't long before they found Tora. Pursued by three vengeful ex-allies, she fled through the woods - but her efforts proved useless. She fell off a cliff in her rush to escape. Icarus watched the traitor fall, wishing he'd killed her with his bare hands instead.
The Careers returned to camp and settled down. Sadly for them, more trouble was yet to come. Agonized screams pierced the night while Icarus stood watch. He rushed to investigate, only to find a dying District Eight tribute left behind by a careless murderer. Or perhaps the victim of a mutt. Shaking his head, Icarus drew his sword and approached the fallen tribute. No reason to let them linger.
As Icarus raised his weapon, the tribute's mouth moved in an attempt to speak. A whisper of "Titus" died on their lips as Icarus plunged the blade into their heart. The cannon fired a minute later - but he had the answers. The boy from Six was behind this atrocity.
The next day, Icarus told his allies what he'd witnessed. They left to hunt Titus at once. After a fruitless day's search, however, they returned to camp to rest for the night. Astelle headed towards the tent - but someone was waiting in there. A flash of blades, a horrified scream, and the District One girl fell to the ground motionless. With a bloodthirsty smile, Titus fled into the night.
Still on edge, Icarus and Erin took a moment to regroup. Embers of the dying campfire cast a dim light across their ruined camp. Even as they spoke, both tributes held their weapons at the ready. Their unpredictable enemy could attack them at any moment.
And they were right - Titus pounced from the bushes a second later. He disappeared back into the forest before either of them could react. Both Careers stared at each other in horror - and that's when Icarus noticed the knife in his district partner's back. He rushed to Erin's aid at once. Clutching his small ally in his arms, he tried everything he could to save her. It didn't work.
As the cannon fired, District Two's hardened warrior wiped tears from his eyes. Erin deserved better than this wretched end.
Icarus didn't hesitate to execute his revenge. Setting down his ally's body, the final Career ventured into the forest with nothing but his sword. Both he and Titus lived by the blade - tonight, one of them would die by the blade.
He finally cornered his foe against a cliff, the same cliff where a certain traitor met her demise. That's when Icarus felt the ground tremble beneath his feet. Great boulders came loose from the cliff looming above, burying Titus underneath an avalanche of stone. Icarus was the victor of the 17th Hunger Games, but not by his own sword. He silently cursed the Gamemakers for not allowing him to kill Titus himself. Even as he left the arena behind, Icarus knew his hunger for vengeance would never be quelled.Icarus' Relationships
Alliance: | ◆ allies | ◈ neither allies nor enemies | ◇ enemies | ❖ betrayed
Feelings: | ♡ romantic | ✿ very positive | ✓ positive | ▣ neutral | ✘ negative
The 17th Hunger Games
【 D1 ◆ ✿ 】 Pax: Icarus was absolutely horrified when his bright friend died in the bloodbath.
【 D1 ◆ ✿ 】 Astelle: Not the strongest fighter at first, but her undying determination won Icarus' undying respect.
【 D2 ◆ ✿ 】 Erin: Icarus saw her as a younger sister. He's still bitter over losing her.
【 D4 ◆ ✿ 】 Kai: The first tribute Icarus ever viewed as a beloved son.
【 D4 ◆ ✿ 】 Jody: Her kind, down-to-earth personality was a great addition to the alliance.
【 D6 ◇ ✘ 】 Titus: Icarus hates him. He's still angry the Gamemakers' avalanche stole his chance to kill Titus.
【 D8 ❖ ✓ 】 Kliment: Poor fellow didn't deserve to be mauled by Titus. He's a good lad.
【 D10 ❖ ✘ 】 Tora: The Careers trusted her and she betrayed them from the start.Other Mentors
【 D1 ✿ 】 Licaria: Icarus has emotionally adopted this eccentric little Career victor. She is his baby.
【 D3 ✘ 】 Quillon: He represents everything Icarus hates. The two of them are always clashing.
【 D4 ✿ 】 Edmund: One of Icarus' best friends. They understand each other and are pretty much inseparable.
【 D5 ✘ 】 Khali: A rude and belligerent bigot. Icarus has no sympathy for this vicious murderer.
【 D6 ✘ 】 Gleam: All the inhumane, horrific atrocities... she had to commit them all. Icarus hates her.
【 D7 ✿ 】 Garry: A close friend. Non-Careers are hard for Icarus to understand, but he is fond of Garry anyway.
【 D8 ✓ 】 Jasper: Jasper is a good guy. Icarus will help him whenever he can.
【 D9 ✘ 】 Ronny: He might be stupid, but that is no excuse for the atrocities he committed.
【 D10 ▣ 】 Jillian: Icarus will continue to ignore her until she treats Careers as human beings.
【 D11 ✿ 】 Himaya: Icarus considers her a close friend. She helped his 'children', Reinhold and Eltaira.
【 D12 ✓ 】 Maverick: He fought District Two with honor during his games. Icarus is proud of him.Tributes Mentored
【 18th ✿ 】 Reinhold: Icarus was honored to mentor the calmest, most compassionate of Careers.
【 18th ✿ 】 Eltaira: Since Icarus saw Reinhold as a son, Eltaira became his daughter by proxy.
【 19th ✿ 】 Eric: Brother to the late Erin. Icarus was fond of the good lad and treated him like a brother.
【 19th ✿ 】 Bernadette: She did her best as a Career of honor, and that's all that matters to Icarus.
【 20th ✿ 】 Chaska: His strength and honor won Icarus over. Now he sees Chaska like a second son.
【 20th ✿ 】 Gloria: Despite her attitude, Icarus still sees her as a beloved daughter.Others
【 ♡ 】 Roxanne: Icarus is starting to develop feelings for his beautiful swordswoman friend, the Head Trainer.
【 ✘ 】 Mahvun: Icarus has detailed plans of how he will murder Chaska's horrible father.
【 ✘ 】 Aspen: Former Academy headmistress who terrorized the students. Icarus killed her in a duel.
【 ✿ 】 Lily: Words cannot convey the full extent of Icarus' respect for his strong, honorable mentor.Last edited by
SunnyJustice on Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:19 am, edited 20 times in total.
