A series of tests, tasks, or challenges that the hero must undergo as part of the hero's transformation. They hero often fails one or more challenges. Often occurs in threes.

The future hero is given notice that their life will change.

At the final point in the adventure, the hero must keep what they learned and, perhaps, share what was learned with others.

The goal is achieved

The number of steps in the Hero's Journey.

The number of stages in the Hero's Journey

The hero experiences adventure after deciding to go back home.

The point when the hero starts the journey/adventure

The hero rejects that their life will change (Call to Adventure). This could be from a fear, insecurity, sense of duty, or obligation.

The hero experiences love (no matter what) during the Road of Trials. This love helps the hero get through the Road of Trials.

Powerful guides or mentors assist the hero to bring he/she back home to life before the adventure. The hero may not realize they need to go home or that others need their gift.