Dragon's Dungeon Archetype Breakout

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Legend says that a in a faraway kingdom, there is a forged sword with the power of the Elemental Gems (fire, water, air, and earth) that can defeat any evil. Gather the gems to assemble the ultimate weapon and defeat the dragon hiding in the dungeon. To unlock the gems, you must correctly answer questions about archetypes and the Hero's Journey.

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Thank goodness you’ve come! We need your help! You need to find the 4 Elemental Gems so that the sword has enough power and then defeat the fearsome dragon that is terrorizing our people…

Help us, only a person like you can do it!

No thank you, I’ll pass

Of course!

Ouch! I thought you were brave ... What will become of us!

Hehehe, I was kidding. Ahem, of course I’ll help you

I knew you would not fail me! It's dangerous when you go alone. Take this magestic sword. Now gather the Elemental Gems to complete it and defeat the dragon.

LEVEL 1 - EARTH GEM

EARTH GEM

Watch out, a wandering skeleton is in your way! Get the earth gem by passing a test of your knowledge. Be sure to write your answers down on your ANSWER SHEET.

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Where do you think you’re going, mortal?! You won’t be worthy of the Earth Gem until you get all my questions correctly. Six ancient temples lie hidden across the realm, each guarded by a powerful character embodying a specific archetype. Identify the archetype that fits each guardian's personality.

The first temple is guarded by Nira, a fearless warrior who charges into battle to defend her people, hoping to prove her worth through her courage. Which archetype does Nira represent?

C. Outcast

a. Hero

b.Initiate

The next guardian is Rylan who guides the hero with advice, training , or gifts. What archetype does Rylan represent?

a. Herald

c. Mentor

b. Earthmother

The next guardian is Elysia who gets blamed for problems or sacrificed for the greater good. What is his archetype?

b. Damsel in Distress

c. Scapegoat

a. Loyal Retainer

The next guardian is Kael who has been banished or rejected from society and wanders alone. What is his archetype?

b.Outcast

c. Scapegoat

a. Intiate

This next guardian named Erol announces the need for change or sets the hero on his/her path. What is this archetype?

c. Herald

b. Loyal Retainer

a. Guardian of the Threshold

This next guardian named Riku nurtures, protects, and provides love. What is this archetype?

c. Earthmother

a. Loyal Ratainer

b. Herald

Hahahaha, what do you say? You cannot continue!

Oh, I've lost my mind, give me another chance!

Congratulations!! Here is your reward, you have earned it! Go find the Earth gem box and take it back to the table. Open the box with this CODE: 4163

LEVEL 2 - AIR GEM

AIR GEM

Match the symbol to the archetype. Look carefully at the symbols to solve the puzzle. You have the symbols in an envelope as well. Fill out the entire puzzle on your puzzle sheet. Write your answers as well on your ANSWER SHEET. The LOCK CODE is scrambled. Type in ALL CAPS!

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Enter the password

LEVEL 3 - WATER GEM

WATER GEM

Put each of the characters in the Level 3 envelope into the correct category. The # of cards in each category determines the lock code. Put the categories in alphabetical order to determine the correct code. Write your the code on your ANSWER SHEET.

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Enter the password

LEVEL 4 - FIRE GEM

FIRE GEM

Answer the following questions about the stages of the Hero's Journey and Symbolic Arcs! Be sure to write down the answers on your ANSWER SHEET!

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What movie example best describes the REWARD stage?

a. Obi-Wan provides Luke with guidance on the Force.

c. Katniss and Peeta are the last tributes standing after all the rest of the tributes have fallen. They have won the Hunger Games.

b. Peter Parker’s ordinary life changes when he is bitten by a radioactive spider

What movie example best describes the CROSSING THE THRESHOLD stage?

a. Mulan’s physical race against time as she dashes home to warn Shang of the Huns’ plan to storm the palace.

c. Moana tries to cross the reef, but is stopped by the heavy waves, and forced to return, she decides that her father was right, the ocean is far too dangerous

b. Marlin leaves his comfortable safe zone and swims after Nemo. He continues to follow the boat, even in the wide open ocean.

What movie example best describes the RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR stage?

a. Neo in The Matrix takes the red pill and wakes up in the real world.

c. Elsa in Frozen returns to Arendelle cnow controlling her powers; thsu restoring her land.

b. In Star Wars Luke's greatest complaint is that his uncle won't let him “waste time with his friends.”

What symbolic arc best fits the following description?

a. Supernatural Intervention

c. Water vs. Desert

b. Light vs. Darkness

Simba in Lion KIng sees a figure of Mufasa appear within clouds of mist, who speaks to him these words of encouragement and advice: "remember who you are, you are my son, the one true king."

What symbolic arc best fits the following description?

a. Supernatural Intervention

c. Magic Weapon

b. Light vs. Darkness

Thor's hammer, the Mjolnir. can only be wielded by him in mythology.

What movie example best describes the TESTS, ALLIES, AND ENEMIES stage?

Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz wins the burned broomstick she has been challenged to steal. She returns to Oz to seize her next reward: her trip home.

In Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Luke Skywalker has been training with Master Yoda by running around a swamp and levitating rocks.

Bilbo and the dwarves are tested by three mountain trolls, meet some elves as allies in Rivendell, and get abducted by goblins in The Hobbit.

What movie example best describes the ORDEAL/ABYSS stage?

a. In Spider Man Aunt May is attacked, and Peter faces his greatest fear. With his identity exposed, his loved ones are no longer safe.

c. Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame sacrifices himself to defeat Thanos.

b. In the Lion King , Simba and Scar circle each other, preparing for their final showdown. Simba tries to banish Scar from the Pride Lands, but Scar kicks some flaming embers into Simba's eyes, starting a fight.

You got the Fire Gem! It's hidden near you! Bring it back to your desk.

FINAL LEVEL - DRAGON

Defeat the dragon!

How dare you bother me, puny human!

THE END

You have defeated the dragon. Peace will return, and you will become a legend!

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