20 Fantasy Archetypes From the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle

“This is no ordinary warrior. The archetypal hero of myth is born with extraordinary gifts and is destined to overcome the greatest evils of his day.”

• 1. The Shadow

• 1. The Barbarian

• 1. The Mythic Warrior

• 11. The Magical Prodigy

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“Tough, willful, and wild, they abide by their inner compass, regardless of the conventions others try to push on them.”

• The Warbringer

• The Hero’s Muse

• The Damsel

• 1. The Maiden Warrior

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“is a master combatant, born leader, and trusted guardian whose devotion to duty sustains him on seemingly hopeless quests.”

• The Iron Woman

• The Trickster

• The Knight

• The Mystic

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“comes from wild, untamed lands and is tough, warlike, smelly, and brave. Despite being considered a savage, they are often more honorable and intelligent than the civilized folk who judge them.”

• The Barbarian

• The Warbringer

• The Rogue

• The Mythic Warrior

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"a force of chaos and a catalyst of change whose power stems not from physical size or strength but from craftiness, adaptability, and constant disobedience.”

• The Anti-Hero

• The Shadow

• The Fool

• The Trickster

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"Their emotional turbulence, underdeveloped sense of morality, and sheer physical power make them an intimidating threat for any hero.”

• The Earth-Shaker

• The Magical Prodigy

• The Mythic Warrior

• The Damsel

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"a brilliant conjurer and valuable teacher. He is a source of sage counsel for those in need and a chief authority on the ways of the universe.”

• The Mystic

• The Wise Wizard

• The Witch

• The Fool

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"contentious, determined, and recklessly brave. His uncontrollable impulse for violence and conflict is both the source of his power and his main weakness.”

• The Warbringer

• The Hero’s Muse

• The Earth-Shaker

• The Barbarian

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"mirrors the hero, expressing qualities that the hero cannot. He may be mean-spirited, withdrawn, or deeply insecure, but can also offer balance and insight.”

• 11. The Mystic

• 1. The Trickster

• 1. The Shadow

• 11. The Unlikely Hero

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“Self-centered or misanthropic, the last thing they want is to be a hero, but the story pushes them where they're least comfortable and by acting to save themselves, they just might save others … or even the world.”

• 11. The Magical Prodigy

• 11. The Companion

• 11. The Unlikely Hero

• The Anti-Hero

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