| A | B |
| Hero's Origin (background) | Rare (unusual) or Mysterious |
| Neither Fool Nor Invincible | Heroes have both strengths and weaknesses |
| Call to Adventure | The event that starts the ball rolling. |
| Neither Direct Nor Clear | The hero doesn’t automatically know what to do. |
| Friends/Band of Brothers | Company for the hero during his journey |
| Guide | A special friend who gives direct advice about how to be successful |
| Death & Resurrection | Death to the old ways of viewing the world & gain a new understanding |
| Seizing the Sword | A new understanding of the world as a prize for personal growth |
| Ordinary World | Life prior to the adventure lacks SOMETHING. |