Elements of Fantasy
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Where they travel...
The Hero's Journey
A Series of Series
100
Spells and potions are examples of this seemingly impossible set of tricks.
What is magic?
100
Terror in the sky! This fantasy creature breathes fire as it flies.
What is a dragon?
100
This common fantasy setting is usually made of stone, and can be the home to royalty.
What is a castle?
100
The Hero may have to use a magical one of these to battle the bad guys.
What is a weapon?
100
The wizard boy, shown here, is sometimes called "The Boy Who Lived."
Who is Harry Potter?
200
Prepare to charge! Fantasy stories often include these warriors, wearing suits of armor.
Who are knights?
200
Is it a horse or something...more? This immortal creature is a symbol of peace and magic.
What is a unicorn?
200
Even if no specific year is given, fantasy stories overall appear to happen at this time.
What is very long ago?
200
Once the journey begins, the Hero goes somewhere new after leaving this familiar place.
What is the Ordinary World?
200
Dorothy and Friends traveled the Yellow Brick Road in a series that centers on this magical realm.
What is Oz?
300
On your journey, you may encounter these people, often shown with pointed ears and magical powers.
Who are elfs or elves?
300
It's not a fish! It's one of these magical creatures, who live in a civilization under the ocean's waves.
What is a mermaid?
300
Did someone turn out the lights? The voyage of the characters may end up in one of these underground places of torture and pain.
What is a dungeon?
300
This most exciting part of the story often includes a final fight with a dangerous villain.
What is the climax?
300
In a famous series of fantasy stories, Frodo and friends set out on a journey through Middle Earth, so they could destroy this.
What is a Ring?
400
There is usually a central one of these in the story, often called a problem.
What is a conflict?
400
Many creatures are mixes of real animals, such as a gryphon, which has wings, the body of a lion, and the head of one of these.
What is an eagle?
400
If the characters need help on their way, they may need guidance from one of these magical characters. (Even if they don't have a pointy hat!)
What is a wizard?
400
When the Hero returns home, they usually bring with them one of these to help those they know and love.
What is a Gift or Boon?
400
The magical Wardrobe is one of the ways to access this magical land, home to Aslan the Lion and the White Witch.
Where is Narnia?
500
Fantasy writers "build" a complex one of these in order to make their books seem more real and detailed.
What is a world or universe?
500
Scary, fast, a ruthless. These sharp-toothed creatures are a dark and twisted version of an elf.
What is a goblin or orc?
500
In a rush? Maybe you can travel through one of these magical doorways and move long distances in the blink of an eye.
What is a portal?
500
The Hero's voyage usually begins when they meet an older character, often known as this.
What is a mentor or teacher?
500
In the His Dark Materials series, Lyra uses a Golden one of these, not to find her way, but to find the truth.
What is a Compass?