Priya Patel

"Heart of a lion, unbreakable like a diamond, if we under pressure we keep shining, just like the stars we're aligning..."

- Raja Kumari, ROBIN HOOD, BLOODLINE EP

Priya Patel is a tribute from District 0 (3, 5, 6). She was created by Stars In Her Eyes.

She is unfinished.

Basic Information
Full Name: Priya Bharati Patel Hindi: प्रिया भारती पटेल (Priya bhaaratee patel). Hindi is the one of the two official languages of India.

Gujarati: પ્રિયા ભારતી પટેલ (Priyā bhāratī paṭēla). Gujarati is a language native to the Indian state of Gujarat and spoken predominantly by the Gujarati people.

Punjabi: ਪ੍ਰਿਯਾ ਭਾਰਤੀ ਪਟੇਲ (Priyā bhāratī paṭēla). Punjabi is the native language of the native language of the Punjabi people, an ethnolinguistic group of the cultural region called the Punjab, which encompasses northwest India and eastern Pakistan.

Telugu:  ప్రియా భారతి పటేల్ ප්‍රියා (P riyā bhārati paṭēl). Telugu is a language spoken in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and the union territories of Puducherry (Yanam) by the Telugu people.

Sinhala: ප්‍රියා භාරතී පටෙල් (Priyā bhāratī paṭel). Sinhala, also known as Sinhalese, is the native language of the Sinhalese people, who make up the largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka.

Tamil:  பிரியா பாரதி படேல் ( Piriyā pārati paṭēl). Tamil is a language predominantly spoken by the Tamil people of India and Sri Lanka, and by the Tamil diaspora, Sri Lankan Moors, Douglas, and Chindians.

Bengali: প্রিয়া ভারতী প্যাটেল (Priẏā bhāratī pyāṭēla). Bengali is a language primarily spoken by the Bengalis (the people of Bangladesh) in South Asia.

Kannada:  ಪ್ರಿಯಾ ಭಾರತಿ ಪಟೇಲ್ ( Priyā bhārati paṭēl). Kannada is a language spoken predominantly by people of Karnataka in southwestern India, and by significant linguistic minorities in the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala.

Urdu: . پریا بھارتی پٹیل۔ Urdu is the official national language of Pakistan.

Sindhi: .پريا ڀٽيتي پٽيل Sindhi is the language of the historical Sindh region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, spoken by the Sindhi people. It is also the official language of the Pakistani province of Sindh. District: 0 (3, 5, 6)

Gender: Female

Sex: Female

Age: 17

Birthday: May 24th

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Sexual Orientation: Bisexual

Romantic Orientation: Biromantic

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Token: Notebook and Pen

Weapons: The haladie, the pesh-kabz and the longbow

Dominant Hand: Right

Blood Type: A+

Reaped or Volunteered: Reaped

Reason for Winning: Priya intends to win the games for her culture, her heritage, her family, and her future. She doesn't want to die at seventeen- she wants to graduate school, she wants to fulfill her dreams, she wants to fall in love, and she wants to grow old with her family.

Etymology
Priya is a girl's name of Sanskrit origins, commonly given in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Thailand. It means "beloved", "lovable" or "sweet natured".

Bharati is one of the names of the Hindu goddess Saraswati of knowledge, music, art, wisdom and learning.

The Patel surname is most commonly of Indian origin. It comes from the Gujarati language, an Indo-European language spoken in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The Hindu name originally translated as "headman" or "village chief."

Her name can be interpreted as "Saraswati who is a beloved chief" or "the beloved goddess Saraswati, a village chief".

Backstory
 Backstory= The Diary of Priya Patel

March 19th, age 12 years

I found this book tucked away in the cornermost cupboard outside of the bedroom at chaachee’s place. Hastily scrawled on a sticky label stuck onto its leather cover is the word गायों, which translates to “cows” in English. The reason that my dear aunt would keep a document about the names of cattle I do not know why, but nonetheless, she let me keep it. Most of the pages are blank and fit for a pen, and that is why I am sitting at my desk in my bedroom, beginning a diary solely for Priya Bharati Patel!

WIP Backstory Summary= Priya Bharati Patel was born to Arjun and Iniya (née Khatri) Patel in the snowy taiga of District 0, amongst the locale's small, yet close-knit South Asian community.

Growing up, she was taught to be proud and celebrant of cultures unforgotten. This gave rise to her traditional fashion sense, and motivated her multilingualism (Priya speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi). Alongside her family, she followed the religion of Hinduism, particularly the goddess Saraswati of knowledge, music, art, wisdom and learning, the inspiration for her namesake. Some of her happiest moments in her childhood were watching old, recovered Bollywood films and listening to Hindi-language songs on a salvaged gramophone.

Traditional morals and family values is also what Priya grew up with. ...Her parents were lenient on who she wanted to love, but she notes that her grandmother was insistent on an arranged marriage.

Priya flourished in her academics, mainly in linguistics and literature. Such talents in those areas were encouraged by her teachers, and she listened; thus giving birth to what she wanted to be when she grew up, an author. A bright future was one of the many things she wanted to live for.

WIP Placeholder Backstory= - Born to Arjun and Iniya (née Khatri) Patel amongst the Indian-American community in her district. She would be joined with a younger sister, Chaaya, with an age difference of 3 years and 10 months, specifically.

- She was taught to be proud and celebrant of her culture not forgotten. This gave rise to her traditional style, and motivated her bilingualism (Priya speaks both English and Hindi). She also follows the religion of Hinduism, particularly the goddess Saraswati, the inspiration for her namesake.

- When she was twelve, she attended her first reaping. Fortunately for her, she was not reaped, but a girl from her science class was. The girl didn't live long, either; she was third to die in the Bloodbath on day one.

- The idea of the Hunger Games terrified Priya, one of the few things that gave rise to her anxiety and panic attacks.

- One cold, frigid night, an elder in her community was telling the epic tales of the Hindu goddess Kali, and her skirmishes. This inspired Priya, using it as both a reassurance and a battle cry for the Games. She began practicing with traditional Indian weapons, her first being a haladie of two twigs hastily glued together.

- Priya flourished in her academics, mainly in linguistics and literature. Such talents in those areas were encouraged by her teachers, and she listened; thus giving birth to what she wanted to be when she grew up, an author. A bright future was one of the many things she wanted to live for.

- Now a woman of seventeen, Priya thought she had everything figured out. That is until she was reaped for the Games.

Family
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 * Arjun Patel (father, 43 years)
 * Iniya Patel (née Radhakrishnan) (mother, 39 years)
 * Chaaya Patel (sister, 13 years)
 * Bhakti Mukhopadhyay (née Radhakrishnan) (aunt, 36 years)

Relationships
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Personality
The most notable traits of Priya's are her kindness and her selflessness, both of which she has in abundance. She was raised in a loving, nurturing family that looked to pass down their traditional yet ethical morals down to younger generations- and that has unquestionably imprinted on Priya. Her kindness actuates her to always be generous and considerate towards others, even to strangers she does not have any ties to. Her selflessness impels her to invariably put others' wellbeings before hers, even if that person may be in a better situation then her own. If she were to be fortuitously unpleasant, she'd immensely regret it afterwards.

Another quality of Priya's is her friendliness and inviting, welcoming nature. Even to people she's unfamiliar with, she'll act courteous and civil, treating them not like an outsider, but as a friend. Priya makes the effort of being extraordinarily polite and genteel towards all. If she were to be disrespected, she finds it best to keep her head up and ignore such unmannerly, derogatory remarks. She is a pacifist at heart, avoiding controversy, animosity and violence however necessary.

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Appearance
Model: Sruthi Jayadevan

As a young girl, Priya was pudgy and had a face like a "roly-poly pudding". Her black hair was bedraggled and unkempt, and she was teased by her peers for having a "moustache" on her upper lip.

Now a woman of seventeen, Priya is a remarkably beautiful lady. Primarily of Indian and South Asian descent, she takes great pride in her heritage and culture, donning herself in traditional jewellery and clothing such as the saree, nose rings, earrings and bracelets. One of the only few things she admires the Capitol for is its high supply in rich, affluent tastes in adornments. Though she has not grown up in such an area, Priya has developed an expensive taste nonetheless, as opposed to some who may find it ridiculous.

Another accessory she wears is the bindi. A bindi (Hindi- बिंदी, from Sanskrit बिन्दु bindú, meaning "point, drop, dot or small particle") is a coloured dot worn on the centre of the forehead, typically worn by the Hindus and Jains of the Indian subcontinent. Around 3000 BC, the rishi-muni (ancient seers of Hinduism) wrote the Vedas, in which they described the existence of areas of concentrated energy called the chakras. There are seven main chakras that run along the center of the body, and the sixth one (called the ajna chakra, the “brow chakra” or “third eye chakra”) occurs exactly where the bindi is placed. Following Hinduism, Priya proudly exhibits this small, ornamental, devotional dot.

Priya possesses brown skin, typical from someone hailing from the Indian subcontinent. Her eyebrows are thick and arched, and professionally threaded. Her eyes are a striking dark brown, large and accented with mascara, eyeliner, and nude eyeshadow. Her lips are full and plump, highlighted with either dark or nude lipsticks. Her hair is long, thick and black, with dyed chocolate brown tips that fall in ringlets down her back.

Her body is buxom and shapely, with a curvy, yet fit physique. She's never been malnourished, having being fed a selection of delectable, spicy Indian curries from her culture's cuisine throughout her lifetime. She stands at the average height of five foot eight.

Strengths

 * Compassion: Priya will pour her heart out to those in need, showing them sympathy, kindness and unwavering selflessness. Concerning alliances, compassion is a very important trait to uphold, and she's nothing short of it.
 * Sanguinity: Priya is delightfully optimistic, knowing to maintain hope even in the darkest of days. When faced with the unforgiving conditions of the arena, the faith that things will get better gives her an advantage, and motivates her to perservere. This ties into her sense of confidence and high-self esteem.
 * Agility: Priya is vastly agile, being able to evade attacks with ease and outrun her opponents. Her fighting style is swift and supple, relying on alacrity and nimbleness rather than brawn and muscle.
 * Intelligence and Logistics: Growing up in a district full of scientists, meteorologists and astronomers, it's no doubt that Priya has inherited an intelligence equivalent to that of her peers. She openly demonstrates straightfoward, plausible logical thinking and extensive knowledge expected from someone who came from a district pioneering space exploration. An interest in her education has contributed to her smarts.

Weapons
Priya recognises the importance of self defence during the Games, thus turning her attentions to a certain three weapons. She cannot rival the prowess of a Career tribute, and her knowledge in weaponry is, undoubtedly, very limited (Priya is practically inept with any weapon beyond her capabilities). Nevertheless, she knows to focus on her strengths and not judge herself based on her weaknesses.

The haladie:  The haladie is a double-edged blade heeding from both ancient Syria and India, consisting of two blades attached to a single hilt. The blades can either be serrated, or smooth but very sharp. It is designed for close-proximity confrontations and self-defence.

The pesh-kabz: The pesh-kabz is an Indo-Persian knife. The knife can vary from either recurved and serpentine, or undeviating and linear. The knife is invariably broad at the hilt, but tapers progressively and radically to a needle-like, triangular tip.

Longbow: Finding ranged defence a must, Priya is proficient in the longbow.

Weaknesses

 * Anxiety: Priya's anxiety can be traced back even before she knew about the games. This trepidation had her worrying about her results on school tests, stressing out amidst exams, and ties into her fears of failure and being negatively discerned. High pressure situations and undetermined outcomes are triggers of such uneasiness and misgivings.
 * Killing: Priya is not, by any means, a hardened, cold-blooded killer, nor would she like to harm someone. While she understands that in the Games there will come a time where self defence is a must, the choice to injure or kill will most likely not be her own.
 * Limited weapon range: Having trained with only three weapons in her life, Priya has a very limited weapon range. So if she was only able to retrieve a weapon that she was unfamiliar with, it's unlikely she'll pick up on it quickly. She picks up on melee weapons slower than she does with ranged.
 * Cautiousness: When considering an action, Priya ponders the cause and effect. While this can be perceived as a strength, prudent thinking twists itself into over-cautiousness, leading her into not taking risks that may be necessary.

Fears

 * Arachnophobia (fear of arachnids): Priya holds a heavy disdain towards arachnids- spiders especially. She's utterly terrified of the eight-legged beasts.
 * Fear of negative evaluation: Priya fears being perceived negatively by her peers. She doesn't want to be seen as a bad person, or someone unworthy of respect.
 * Atychiphobia (fear of failure): Priya loves to achieve to the highest standard, and undergoes tasks with the intent of succeeding. However, she fears that the standards she sets for herself won't be accomplished.
 * Fear of a painful death: If she were to die in the Games, Priya would want to go out quickly and painlessly. Nevertheless, she is aware on how bloodthirsty and murderous the Games can get- concerning both the tributes and the arena- and fears dying a slow, grisly death.

Reaping Reaction
When reaped, Priya would be distraught. She had never entered her name into the bowl for tesserae, as malnourishment was seldom a problem of hers. She'd be in a state of disbelief and horror, desperately trying to hold herself together; controlling anxiety and panic through silence and contemplation as she reluctantly saunters away from her dismayed family and up to the stage, awaiting the reaping of the male tribute in a matter of quiet perturbation.

Chariot Rides Strategy
When riding the chariot alongside her district partner, Priya would stand tall and proud, smiling and waving at the crowd. While she understands that the chariot rides equate more to district pride rather than the tributes themselves, Priya wants to show the audience that she is an unrelenting, yet good-hearted soul. If her outfit is unsightly or plain absurd, she'll laugh and pretend to cooperate with the embarrassment. If her district partner lacks enthusiasm, she'll encourage them with kindly glances and benign smiles, though her efforts may prove worthless with some.

Alliance
Priya will ally herself with trustworthy, stable tributes that she's familiarised herself with, particularly the Anti-Careers. She'll make sure that tight friendships have been established within her alliance so that malice, hostility and eventual betrayal does not occur.

Priya is untrustworthy of the Careers and will most likely not ally with them.

Group Training Strategy
Priya would familiarise herself with the other tributes, getting to know them with a friendly, approachable demeanour. She'll offer help to those who need it, hoping to strengthen alliances and lower chances of rivalry and hostility. Apart from alliances, Priya will also work on what she's good at, training with weapons she's already accustomed to. She might pick up some little skills along the way, including the ones associated with non-combat survival.

Private Training Strategy
In the presence of the Gamemakers, Priya will hone her strengths, showing her dedication to improvement. She'll choose one of her three signature weapons to channel her expertise. If the Gamemakers are drunk and inattentive, she will retain politeness and hope that her skills will be enough to catch their regard. By doing this, she hopes to acquire a medium to high training score for sponsors and allies.

Interview Angle
During her interview, Priya will enter the stage with urbane elegance and the courtly manner of the Capitol, smiling and waving at both the Master of Ceremonies and the audience. During conversation, friendliness, honesty and pleasantness will be key: she's no stranger to flattery, though, and will compliment on her short, yet luxurious, stay in the Capitol. If queried about her personal life, she won't shy away from the details; frank and sincere, she'll talk kindly of her culture, her heritage, and those close to her.

Mentor Advice
"Never forget who you are. Stay true to yourself, and never lose hope."

Bloodbath Strategy
When stepping off of her plate, Priya won't rush into the heart of the Cornucopia forthwith. Instead, she'll remain by its fringe, gathering supplies paramount for survival such as food, water and first aid kits. She knows to keep her guard up during the bloodbath, so if possible, she'll obtain a weapon for self-defence. She'll meet up with the alliance she's joined afterwards, ultimately fleeing the Cornucopia alongside them.

Games Strategy
In the Games, Priya knows it's best to stick with her alliance. She'll share supplies, selflessness and warm smiles amongst her allies, strengthening bonds by doing so. If her alliance were to be disbanded, then she will part with them on good terms, and either retreat into being a loner, or partnering up with tributes she was close with in the alliance. She'll make sure to maintain distance between enemy tributes, remaining by the rim of the arena to, hopefully, decrease chances of being attacked. She knows to take care of herself and has nourishment, hydration and healthiness as her main priorities over killing.

If a feast occurs, Priya may or may not attend. She'll consider the severity of the conditions she's contemporarily dealing with. If dire, she will: if not, she'll stay safe and remain put.

Icelion100's 88th Annual Hunger Games
Date Created: July 11th, 2019

Hosted On: The Hunger Games Wiki

Hosted By: Icelion100

District: District 6

District Partner: TBA

Alliance: TBA

Training Score: TBA

Odds: TBA

Kills: TBA

Killed By: TBA

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Placing: TBA

Game Summary: TBA

My Note: TBA

Tribute Status: Alive

Game Status: Ongoing (still submitting tributes/reapings)

ViniciusDeAssis1999's 3rd Annual Hunger Games
Date Created: July 21st, 2019

Hosted On: The Hunger Games Wiki

Hosted By: ViniciusDeAssis1999

District: District 3

District Partner: Malachi Technica

Alliance: TBA

Training Score: TBA

Odds: TBA

Kills: TBA

Killed By: TBA

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Placing: TBA

Game Summary: TBA

My Note: TBA

Tribute Status: Alive

Game Status: Ongoing (Reapings)

Kongaroo's 2075th Annual Hunger Games: Dedication
Date Created: July 24th, 2019

Hosted On: The Hunger Games Wiki

Hosted By: Kongaroo

District: District 3

District Partner: Ashton Auburn

Alliance: TBA

Training Score: TBA

Odds: TBA

Kills: TBA

Killed By: TBA

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Placing: TBA

Game Summary: Priya was reaped alongside her district partner, Ashton Auburn, who volunteered.

My Note: TBA

Tribute Status:  Alive

Game Status: Ongoing (still submitting tributes)

Utkar22's 226th Hunger Games
Date Created: August 3rd, 2019

Hosted On: The Hunger Games Wiki

Hosted By: Utkar22

District: District 5

District Partner: TBA

Alliance: TBA

Training Score: TBA

Odds: TBA

Kills: TBA

Killed By: TBA

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Placing: TBA

Game Summary: TBA

My Note: TBA

Tribute Status: Alive

Game Status: Ongoing (still submitting tributes)

Trivia
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