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5. Crossing the Threshold
This is the fifth stage of the Hero's Journey. The hero has already agreed to go on the journey. With the mentors gifts or skills the hero crosses from the ordinary world into the special world. Crossing the first threshold is usually is often a result of an external force (kidnapping, murder, etc.) this changes the pace of the story. Internal events signal the crossing of the threshold. The hero makes a decision to risk everything and change his life. Threshold guardians appear and the hero must find his way around these. They are often symbolised by gates, doors, bridges, canyons, oceans etc.
2. The Call to Adventure/Action
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