Beginning
Where we see the Hero in their normal life before the adventure starts
What is the Ordinary World?
The challenges/obstacles the Hero faces while on their journey
What are the Tests/Trials?
The Hero's toughest battle, where everything is on the line
What is the Boss Battle?
The stage where the Hero has to go home
What is the Road Back?
When the Hero finally comes home
What is the Return?
Usually happens when the Hero is told to leave their home
What is the Call to Adventure?
Hero often makes these important connections along the way
Who are Allies and Enemies?
In mythology, the Hero may "die" or seem defeated but come back stronger
What is Death and Rebirth
The way the Hero grew over their journey
What is the Transformation?
The person who often guides the Hero.
Who is the Mentor?
This dangerous place/situation the Hero faces is sometimes called this
What is the Beginning of the Adventure?
The Hero often faces this enemy during the climax
Who is the Villain?
The Hero may have to escape with their reward while being chased
What is the Magic Flight?
The Hero usually is seen as this by their community in the end
Who is the Savior/Leader?
When the Hero is unsure if they will accept the potentially fatal adventure
What is the Refusal of the Call?
The Hero has to face their biggest fear before the climax
What is the Supreme Test?
This part of the climax forces the Hero to use their full arsenal
What is the Final Test?
Sometimes, the Hero must face one last challenge before they're safe
What is the Final Challenge?
The final point in the adventure where the Hero must keep everything they learned on their quest
What is the Crossing or Return Threshold?
The Hero leaves their safe world and enters a new, dangerous one
Whats is Crossing the Threshold?
The Hero often gains a magical something during these moments
What is the Ultimate Boon?
he Hero gains this after surviving the huge challenge
What is the Treasure/Reward?
The Hero could bring this back for the people
What is the Reward?
This phrase describes how the story comes full circle
What is the Hero's Return?