Hero's Journey Cycle

call to adventure

Number 1. The hero receives a mysterious messgage.

Assistance

Number 2. The hero needs help, receives it from a mentor.

Departure

Number 3. Hero goes from normal world to special world.

Trials

Number 4. Hero goes through challenges and trials.

Approach

Number 5. Hero faces the most challenging ordeal.

Crisis

Number 6. Darkest hour, things look hopeless but work out in the end.

Treasure

Number 7. Hero claims special recognition/prize.

Result

Number 8. Shadow of the story is defeated.

Return

Number 9. Hero returns to the ordinary world.

New life

Number 10. Hero has changed, outgrown their old life.

Resolution

Number 11. All plot lines have been resolved.

Status Quo

Number 12. New current state of things, have been upgraded for the hero.

Ordinary world

Number 13. Hero’s normal life

Special world

Number 14. Place of adventure where the hero acts as a hero.