The training sessions have passed, interviews were a great success, but now it's time for the show that everyone has been waiting for.

The tributes enter the glass tube, the air electric. They expect to see the majestic cornucopia, instead they are in a corridor of ice and snow.

"You have until nightfall to get to the middle of this maze and go through the portal where your next challenge awaits," a clear crisp voice rings out, "May the odds be ever in your favour!" And the countdown starts.

(Back in the lab)

"I'm so excited!!" Roxanne squeals, "This is gonna be awesome!!"

"Kurtis, can you please double check for me that everything is in place? Thanks." Eduardo asks.

"Sure thing bro, yup, all ready to go. All hazards and traps are up and running, let's see how many make it! If they don't, the elements will overcome them."

"Agreed. Let the games begin!" They all chorused.

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This is a very simple task, you just have to get to the middle of the ice maze before nightfall and get through the portal. Remember, no breaking through walls, and that there are multiple traps in each of your ways, what they are is completely up to you. Let your imagination go wild! I want to see the description and the creativity in this task. Characterisation is also an important part of this task.

Also to note is that you will not be seeing any other tribute in the maze, even though you are all in the same maze, your sections are all completely different and each section is completely blocked off from the rest. So completely solo.

If you added 'Christmas Spirits' to your character form your tribute will find a weapon hidden in the snow. Please be sensible, it will not be some overpowered machine gun or something. Please check your weapon with me through PM beforehand. Choose carefully, this weapon will be the only thing assisting you in the next task.

In this task, no one will die, this is a sponsorship task.

Death Count: 0

Ballot Death Count: 0

If there is any confusion, just comment bellow or PM me. I don't bite, well for the most part.

Deadline: 15th February, 2016 ( 7:00 AM HKT )

Time Conversions: (If I missed any of your timezones, shoot me a PM and I'll add it on ASAP)

AEDT ( AEST ) : 10:00 AM / 15th February, 2016
GMT : 11:00 PM / 14th February, 2016
EST : 6:00 PM / 14th February, 2016
CST : 5:00 PM / 14th February, 2016
MST : 4:00 PM / 14th February, 2016

Word count: 1500 words

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Sponsorship information:

Each Gamemaker will be sponsoring 2 tributes.

Perks for all of the sponsored:

- One automatic 12 for task of choice up till task 7.

- One extra extension of 24 hours without valid reason.

- Hints and tips leaked via PM up till task 7 in various levels of subtlety.

- One extra ballot death per round.

Perks for sponsored by Roxanne:

- Special gifts for task 7

Perks for sponsored by Kurtis:

- Special gifts for task 4

Perks for sponsored by Eduardo:

- Special gifts for task 5 and task 6

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