This week, we’re looking at your hero’s irascible, plucky companion…
Tag: characters
Twist on Tropes: Wise Old Mentors
If the protagonist needs to gain skills and knowledge to realize their destiny, it’s helpful for them to have a teacher.
Twists on Tropes: Dark Lords
What epic fantasy or sweeping space opera is complete without a shadowy figure looming threateningly over the universe?
Twists on Tropes: 5 Chosen Ones
The Chosen One archetype has flexible narrative utility that draws writers in time and time again.



