| Term | Definition |
|---|
| innocent | what heroic archetype has a quest of remaining in safety and will deny the dragon? |
| orphan | heroic archetype that has a quest of regaining safety and has a virtue of realism? |
| warrior | heroic archetype that wants to win and will slay the dragon |
| caregiver | heroic archetype that wants to help others and has a task of giving without maiming itself or others |
| seeker | heroic archetype that wants to search for a better life and will have to be true to the deepr self, and flees away from dragon |
| lover | heroic archetype that wants to gain bliss and will love dragon |
| outlaw | heroic archetype that wants to metamorphosis and will allow dragon to destroy itself |
| creator | heroic archetype that wants to gain an identity and has individuality |
| ruler | heroic archetype that wants to create order and will find uses for dragon |
| magician | heroic archetype that wants to transform and will have to align self with the cosmos... |
| sage | heroic archetype that wants to find truth and has to transcend the dragon |
| fool | heroic archetype that wants to enjoy life for own sake, and will play tricks on dragon |
| mentor | person that had a word of advice for antagonist, a source of wisdom, gift giver, or conscience. they can also act to motivate the protagonist and help overcome fear, yet some can be lovers. can be an internal one, or other objects and animals. |
| threshold guardians | ensures protagonist is worthy of passing threshold, and tests the person who must face in the journey. hero must depend on his or her strength to overcopme this person, yet these people have to be encountered sometime. can also be a secret helper, acting as a guide. they also show mercy sometimes and aids them, or can be the protagonist's own fears and weaknesses. |
| herald | signifies a change and invites character to answer call ot adventure. motivates hero and can be people, objects, or acts of nature. |
| shapeshifter | acts to bring uncertainty and tension into story by changing appearnce, mood, or behavior. can be charactesr who change, and can reflect protagonist's unspojen desire for transformation. usually has to dazzle, confuse, lie to, or occasionally help or delay protagonist. many types... |
| temptress | seeks to destroy or delay hero from accomplishing. uses desires and physical distractions and preys upn hero's weaknesses |
| creature of the nightmare | symbolic horrifying monster from the deepest part of human realm of unconsciousness; represents desecration of human |
| evil figure with good heart | though he or she is bad, they are redeemable an d saved by nobility or love by hero |
| damsel in distress | vulnerable woman who may temporarily distract hero's attention through her need |
| devil figure | evil incarnate that offers bribes to hero to make him or her abandon quest. he or she is not above trickery or threats. |
| shadow | can be dark side of hero or person, unexpressed or hidden side of their nature. can also be the good side of the villian. they can also be people who agree with your protagonist's goals, but disagree on how they must be achieved. has lots of energy and emotion, and can be an outside force that can either be defeated or face with. |
| trickster | person who likes energy of mischief and potential for change. can serve to cute egos down, or serve as catalysts to affet others lives but remain unchanged themselves. their entire purpose is to promote change and by words or action help shine light on situations. can also reveal unhappiness and stuff |
| allies | good guys that assist hero... |
| earth mother | feminine archetype that represents fertility, growth, etc. offers spiritual and emotional nourishment and support to hero. can have relationship |
| platonic idea/goddess | feminine archetype is strong admirable woman who gives intellecutal info to hero. not a physical relationship with person, just something to aspire towards as a greater goal |
| hunting group of companions | buffoon-like character that remains loyal to hero and keeps him company in darkest of times, though they don't actually have a hand in quest or tasks themselves |
| loyal retainers | hired servants of hero and can even perform heroic deeds themselves |
| friendly beast | creatures through loyalty to hero demonstrate that nature favors hero and loves him or her. also points to hero's essential goodness |
| scapegoat | character's public punishment, exile, death that relieves hero or community or consequence. sacrifices him or herself for public good |
| father son conflict | theme usually presents early, has to be resolved in order for hero to experience transformation |
| innate wisdom v. educated stupidity | in turn of events, characters who at first who was educated became foolish, and true wisdom comes from uneducated fools who are simply born with it |
| supernatural intervention | always almost happens, an outer source to help hero |
| heaven or hell | inaccessible parts of universe, represented most commonly by skies, high mountains, contain supernatural or forces |
| nature v. mechanistic world | contrast between these worlds, of how first is presented in positive light and other is full of coldness and fear |
| death and rebirth | cycle of life, transformation of consciousness |
| fall from grace | after hero reached heights of personal power... |
| fire and ice | first represents warmth and required for growth, hero is purified by it. second is opposite and sterility, no life |
| light and dark | first represents hope and intelligence, while second is unknown and fear |
| water and desert | first is rebirth and place where transformatoin occurs. with darkness it is more ominous. second are barren places with no life |
| haven or wilderness | first is place of safety, other is danger |
| unhealable wound | any one can exprerinece it, but though time can lessen pain, scar will always shadow the hero. |
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