Across
- 3. The hero faces their final challenge — a climactic test that hinges on everything they've learned over their journey.
- 7. The hero realizes that achieving their goal is not the final hurdle. In fact, 'seizing the sword' may have made things worse for them.
- 8. The hero steps out of their comfort zone and enters a 'new world.'
- 10. Otherwise known as the inciting incident.
- 11. the Sword The hero obtains something important they were after, and victory is in sight.
- 12. World The hero's everyday life is established.
Down
- 1. The hero meets (and overcomes) their greatest challenge yet.
- 2. The hero gets close to their goal.
- 4. Our hero meets someone who prepares them for what lies ahead — perhaps a parental figure, a teacher, a wizard, or a wise hermit.
- 5. Having triumphed, our protagonist returns to their old life.
- 6. Our protagonist faces new challenges — and maybe picks up some new friends.
- 9. For a moment, the hero is reluctant to take on the challenge.