After debating, what causes your hero to choose to go on their quest or journey? Is there a mentor or moment of raised stakes that is the catalyst for that choice?

Our hero’s first true action, they make the decision in Choosing to Answer the Call to Quest.
• This marks the beginning of change for your hero, though subtle, we still have a long road ahead of us.
• Our hero’s arc has begun.
• Often marks the end of Act 1 and the beginning of Act 2.

Suggested Story Elements to Include in Choosal of Call.

Key Event (Catalyst): The Key Event is the event that officially changes the perspective of our hero. Ever since the herald has presented our hero with information, and a The Call to Quest has been challenged, our hero has been “on the fence” trying to sort through the disruptions that have abruptly impacted their ordinary life in their ordinary world. The Key Event pushes our hero over the fence, essentially making up our hero’s mind for them.

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