12 Stages of a Heroes Journey | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Return with the Elixir

The hero can now return home. They have changed and overcome obstacles in order to be a true hero.

Resurrection

This is the climax of the story or the tensest part. The hero has one more final test to overcome. It can be a final battle with a villain or monster.

The Road Back

The hero has what they wanted and they start to head home, but more evil arrives. Is the villain or monster angry that the hero has taken some treasure?

Reward (Seizing The Sword)

The hero is now within reaching distance of their ultimate goal or the end of their quest. It might be the keys to a treasure chest or a book of magic spells.

Ordeal

The hero faces their toughest test. Something awful happens, perhaps they must face their biggest fear and the hero discovers something about themselves

Approach to the Inmost Cave

The hero doesn't actually go to a real 'cave' but arrives at the most dangerous place in the story. This is where the goal of the journey is to be found. The mo

Tests, Allies, Enemies

The hero is now in a new world and is an unfamiliar environment. This is a good time for a writer to give the hero tests.

Crossing the First Threshold

The hero is trained up for their adventure and now they make their departure. Now they cannot go back.

Meeting the Mentor

The hero is going on their adventure, but they're often inexperienced. A mentor comes along - someone with wisdom and experience to guide our hero.

Refusal of the Call

Sometimes the hero may refuse to go on the adventure. Something happens that makes them change their mind.

Call to Adventure

The hero is taken out of their normal life and are given a challenge or problem they have to confront.

Ordinary World

We meet the hero before their journey has started. Their life is often quite mundane or ordinary.