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Select the TWO answers that best match the archetype: Hero
Appears near the beginning to announce the need for change in the hero’s life.
Is introduced at the beginning of the story. Typically unhappy about their current life.
Explains the rules of the new world to the hero
The protagonist of the story
Select the TWO answers that best match the archetype: Mentor
Explains the rules of the new world to the hero
Is with your hero every step of the way to help them complete their journey.
Appears near the beginning to announce the need for change in the hero’s life.
Gifts the hero with supplies to help them in their journey
Select the TWO answers that best match the archetype: Herald
Identified because they often ask a riddle.
Explains the rules of the new world to the hero
Appears near the beginning to announce the need for change in the hero’s life.
Brings news of a threat in a distant land. Is not ALWAYS a person.
Select the TWO answers that best match the archetype: Guardian
This character blocks the path for the hero, often justifying their actions by telling the hero the quest is too dangerous for them.
Identified because they often ask a riddle..
Explains the rules of the new world to the hero
Brings news of a threat in a distant land. Is not ALWAYS a person.
Select the TWO answers that best match the archetype: Ally
Blurs the line between ally and enemy. Often they begin as an ally
Is mostly with the hero every step of the way, but not CRUCIAL to the story. Their sole purpose... adding fun and humor to the story.
Is with your hero every step of the way to help them complete their journey.
Helps your hero by being a distraction or solving a problem the hero isn't able to complete in desperate times
Select the TWO answers that best match the archetype: Shapeshifter
This character blocks the path for the hero, often justifying their actions by telling the hero the quest is too dangerous for them.
Blurs the line between ally and enemy. Often they begin as an ally
Doesn't actually have to shift shapes. Their name is about how the character shifts from friend to foe of our hero
Helps your hero by being a distraction or solving a problem the hero isn't able to complete in desperate times
Select the TWO answers that best match the archetype: Trickster
Helps your hero by being a distraction or solving a problem the hero isn't able to complete in desperate times
Blurs the line between ally and enemy. Often they begin as an ally
Is mostly with the hero every step of the way, but not CRUCIAL to the story. Their sole purpose... adding fun and humor to the story.
Gives the audience a welcome break when times are gloomy or emotionally tense
Select the TWO answers that best match the archetype: Shadow
The ultimate villain of the story. Usually do not actually appear until the VERY END of the story, but not always.
Blurs the line between ally and enemy. Often they begin as an ally
Gets their name because they are the dark version of the hero. They typically share a lot of the same qualities as the hero.
Gives the audience a welcome break when times are gloomy or emotionally tense