A Catalyst is essentially what kicks the hero out the door. It's similar to the Call to Adventure in the Hero's Journey, but differs in that it's usually a personal tragedy. Luke wanted to go and explore space with Ben, but was held back by his attachment to home, but ultimately changed his mind after a tragedy.
The catalyst in our story is an attack from the Inner Realm dwellers on the surface dwellers, and a rag tag group of heroes join together. Each has a stake in the adventure, and will journey inside the earth to accomplish it.
The Sole Survivor: After the attack by the armies of the Inner Realm, this drow elf found that she was the only surivor in her village. She now seeks revenge and journeys with the party to the Inner Realm.
The Eremite Mercenary: A sarcastic member of mercenary guild, his boss thought it would bring the company fame and fortune, so he volunteered his best man against his will.
The Wizardess: A sheltered sorceress who has studied the possibility of and Inner Realm. While she has never adventured before, she is eager to prove herself.
The Banished Prince: Once a royal in a proud desert kingdom, but banished for a forbidden love. He now seeks to regain his honor in a daring quest to the inner realm.
The Voodoo Warlord: A washed up supervillain who seeks to regain their power in the Inner Realm.
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