IN PENANCE FOR THE PAIN AND SUFFERING INFLICTED ON THE DISTRICTS FOR THREE QUARTERS OF A CENTURY, AND TO AVENGE THE DEATHS OF THE CHILDREN LOST TO THE GAMES...

THE CAPITOL ELITE SHALL OFFER UP 24 OF THEIR OWN CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 18 AT A PUBLIC "REAPING".

THESE TRIBUTES SHALL BE TRANSFERRED INTO A PUBLIC ARENA WHERE THEY WILL FIGHT TO THE DEATH UNTIL A LONE VICTOR REMAINS.