The hero is 1st given notice that life is going to change. Some event starts the new journey.

The hero is reluctant or frightened. The hero feels the fear of the unknown and tries to turn away , however briefly.

The hero often meets or has helpers and may gain a special object.

The hero commits to the journey and enters into the new environment, which usually comes with many new challenges.

The hero faces a more difficult battle and often has his/her allies helping out now. This prepares them better for the final battle

The hero arrives at the final conflict or battle with the Shadow. It's the most dangerous, ultimate battle.

The hero achieves the goal of the quest, which may be actual treasure. It can come in many forms.

The Hero must return home and may need to be rescued or helped to finish their quest 100%.

Teacher, counselor, trainer, and encourager to the hero.

The protagonist of the story. Usually, this character is brave and honorable but needs to learn something in the story.

This is a gifted item that helps the hero on his/her journey. Often has (real or imagined) magical or supernatural powers.

A pattern or construct that describes the typical adventure of the Hero, the person who goes out and achieves great deeds on behalf of the group, tribe, or civilization.

The hero begins to accept his/her growth, new wisdom, and strength. The hero starts to achieve balance in life.

The hero shares the "treasure" with the rest of the world. The "treasure" might simply be in the form of peace. The focus is on the hero sharing what he/she won.

The hero may encounter a ___ who is a love interest or a mother figure.

The ultimate villain who battles the hero in the Supreme Ordeal is the ___.

The minions or underlings of the ultimate villain are known in the Hero's Journey as the ___.

The ___ is often a woman who lures or distracts the Hero away from his quest.