Zealot Script

The Hero is unaccustomed to such large places, being a young Farmboy, and so immediately seeks refuge in Fantasy tropes. As such, he enters the first tavern that he sees, the appropriately named “Hero’s Rest”.

Love Interest looks longingly at the back of The Hero as he trudges down the road. The dramatic single teardrop makes a reappearance on her cheek before tumbling into the dirt. A rarity, as normally the teardrop appears only on the face of The Hero.

The Hero is being attacked! It is most unwelcome, for he is a good man who wishes no harm on others. This is why he is The Hero, not some kind of anti-hero that is so popular these days.

The Hero’s tragic backstory has now been established. His Grandfather has died. His parents are dead. Yes, definitely dead. His father definitely won’t appear later in the story, definitely not. Why would you even think that?

What could that be in his Grandfather’s hand? Isn’t it obvious? It’s the great, grand and glorious Plot Device!

When we last left The Hero, he was standing at the side of the road watching the flames of his family’s farm go up in, well, flames.

One day, maybe a Tuesday, The Hero woke up. He did not yet know he was The Hero, but we did, because a picture of him is on the front cover. He’s young, handsome and strong or clever. Probably both.