Archetypal Characters in Fantasy

As a small child Anastasia was lost to her parents when her village was invaded. Patrick saved her and protected her always. She would put her life in danger to protect her friend. What type of character is Anastasia?

• The False Friend

• Hero

• Villain

• Faithful Friend

• The Mother

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When Ayla was 15 she went on a journey. Along the way she faced many challenges. During her journey she came across an old Druid named, Tomroy. Tomroy was old and wise and showed her many valuable skills in order to complete her quest. What type of character was Tomroy?

• The Mentor

• The Mother

• The Doppleganger

• The Hero

• The False Friend

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When Paddock was young he had a best friend named, Vicered. They grew up together and were like brothers. However, when they grew up, Vicered became jealous of Paddock because of the attention he was receiving from Bardoch, a local village girl. His jealousy grew so much that one day he told Bardoch that Paddock was in love with the beautiful fairy Jasmine. Bardoch's heart was broken and Paddock left the village in despair when Bardoch started to ignore him. What type of character is Vicered?

• The Hero

• The False Friend

• The Mentor

• The Doppleganger

• The Mother

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Cylia, was small for her age, but exceptionally hard-working. She studied so hard, that eventually she could out wit even the most powerful wizards. When her land was attacked by huge giants, the whole village turned to her. They couldn't out power the giants, but they knew the small Cylia could out smart them. And she did. What type of character is Cylia?

• The Faithful Friend

• The Mother

• The Mentor

• The Villain

• The Hero

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Ignacious started his life in a land full of beauty and peace. But when he turned 12, a shipwreck killed his entire family but him. He could never get over the loss of his loved ones and the fact that the shipwreck scarred half his face when he was hit with a plank. Even though he survived his anger and grief overtook him. He spent his life trying to ruin other people's lives as well. Seeing other people happy was more than he could bare. What type of character was Ignacious?

• The Mother

• The False Friend

• The Doppleganger

• The Villain

• The Mentor

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Athol was a young boy without a family. He was, however, clever, hard-working, and kind. As he grew older he looked for a place to work. He began to apprentice at a blacksmith's shop where and elderly woman took him in. She fed him, clothed him, and loved him. What type of character is the old woman?

• The Faithful Friend

• The Mother

• The Mentor

• The Hero

• The False Friend

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There were two sisters born on the 14th of May. A day, meant for blessings. One sister, Riddle, was hearty and healthy - full of love. The other sister, Riddick, was sickly and weak - full of sadness. They lived in a beautiful land full of flowers, light, and joy. Riddle saw nothing but good in the world. Riddick saw nothing but evil. What type of character is Riddick?

• The Villain

• The Mentor

• The Doppleganger

• The Mother

• The False Friend

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