The ordinary world
-The hero, uneasy, uncomfortable or unaware is introduced sympathetically so the audience can identify with the situation or dilemma.
-The hero is shown against a background environment of heredity and personal history.
~Some kind of polarity in the hero's life is pulling them in different directions and causing stress.
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The children of darkness...what messes we make.
~Refusal of the Call~ -The hero feels the fear of the unknown, tires to turn away from the adventure, however briefly. Alternately another character may express the uncertainty and danger ahead..
~Meeting with the Mentor~ -The hero comes across a seasoned traveler of the worlds who gives him or her training, equipment, or advice that will help on the journey.
~Crossing the Threshold~ -At the end of act one, the hero commits to leaving the ordinary world and entering a new region or condition with unfamiliar rules and values..
~The Threshold Demon~.
~The Road of Trials~ -The road of trials is a series of tests, tasks, or ordeals that the person must undergo to begin the transformation.
~Allies and Enemies~ -The hero is forced to make allies and enemies in the special world, and to pass certain tests and challenges that are part of his/her training..
~Approach to the inmost cave~ -The hero comes at last to a dangerous place, often deep underground where the object of the quest is hidden..
~The Call to Adventure~ -Something shakes up the situation, either from external pressures or from something rising up from the deep within, so the hero must face the beginning of change..
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