Archetypes Review

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Voyage and Return

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A plot archetype where a character travels to another world, gaining a deeper understanding of self and the world.

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Return

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The stage of the Hero's Journey where the hero passes from the 'special world' back to the 'normal world.'

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Mentor

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The character archetype that trains or helps the hero.

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Crisis

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The part of the Hero's Journey that reflects the hero's darkest hour; the hero possibly dies and is reborn.

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Herald

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A character (or event) that announces the challenge and sets the hero on the journey.

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Quest

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A plot archetype where the hero embarks on a journey to achieve a specific goal.

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Threshold Guardian

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A character archetype that tests the hero's courage and worthiness to begin the journey.

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Trickster

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A character archetype that uses wit and cunning to challenge the status quo.

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New Life

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The stage in the Hero's Journey where the hero emerges transformed after the trials.

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Treasure/Revelation

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The stage in the Hero's Journey where the hero gains insight or a reward after overcoming challenges.