Across
- 3. Something changes the ordinary world and the hero must face a new challenge.
- 4. The hero fears the unknown and is hesitant to leave on the journey.
- 5. Through a final sacrifice, near death experience, or rebirth, our hero fulfils their heroic trials.
- 8. The hero commits to leaving his status quo and goes to an unfamiliar place
- 9. The hero claims some kind of treasure by overcoming death.
- 10. Elixir Our hero returns to his home with new knowledge, technology, and treasure. From this, both the hero and the world are forever changed for the better.
Down
- 1. Confronted by their greatest fear/challenge, our hero faces death.
- 2. The hero encounters someone with great knowledge. They will guide our hero.
- 6. Our hero meets new friends and faces hurdles.
- 7. We are introduced to our hero in his home. There's usually a problem.
- 11. The hero, supported by his allies, prepares for the major challenge.
- 12. The hero attempts to leave this unfamiliar to return home. There may be a chase scene.