We arrive at Act IV of the Hero's Journey. The Hero has set the antagonist back and overcome the Darkest Cave. The Sword, now seized, guides the Hero to the last dregs of the quest. The Hero begins the Road Back and commits to finishing the Journey. This leads to the final battle, where Resurrection …
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Act III of the Hero’s Journey
Continuing from the previous post on Act II of the Hero's Journey, the third act starts. The Hero has received ample training from the Mentor, support from allies, and growth from tests and enemies. The quest nears the Darkest Cave, or the big confrontation for the Hero. This ordeal results in hardship, near-death, and character …
Act II of the Hero’s Journey
Continuing from the previous post on Act I of the Hero's Journey, the second act begins. Here, the Hero has accepted the Call to adventure. They officially meet the Mentor, who guides and trains the Hero through the rest of the journey. Then comes the Threshold, or the point of no return. Tests, allies, and …
Act I of the Hero’s Journey
The Hero's Journey is the cornerstone of any great story, movie, video game, myth, or legend. It's woven into our DNA at an ancestral level. According to Joseph Campbell, author of the Hero with a Thousand Faces, the Hero’s Journey is a story mechanic of the protagonist’s journey. This campaign weaves through four acts for …
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