Time for another video as we continue with the April of Archetypes. This time, 'The Explorer!' An archetype that tends to be a bit of a blend between 'The Hero' and 'The Outlaw.' While 'The Explorer' has a lot in common with those two, there are some very clear traits that are unique to this archetype specifically. So let's talk about 'The Explorer!' Who are some of your favorite examples of this archetype?

This next Archetype is a really unique one, in the sense that it sort of mixes 'The Hero' and 'The Outlaw'. It's 'The Explorer'! One of the main reasons 'The Explorer' is such a fun archetype is because of how active they are as a character. While their story may begin with an inciting incident that thrusts them into the unknown, it doesn't necessarily have to. The characters are curious about the world around them, they are go-getters, they see things that need to be addressed and they address them. But they do need to heed some caution, since their enthusiasm and over-eager nature to go can cause them to be in a 'ready, fire, aim' situation that causes more conflicts than preciously anticipated! The biggest trait is that they march to the beat of their own drum. They aren't satisfied with the status quo, and though that is similar to 'The Outlaw', this character isn't fixated on causing an upheaval of the order of the world, but in making a lasting change. The world changes and grows with this character, not the other way around. This conviction and determination is a pretty valuable asset, but can also be a fairly big hinderance in their relationship with other characters throughout the story, so remember to keep that in mind! Explorers can be used very effectively in both heroes and villains. If a villain has a master plan to go out and change the status quo of the world, well, that's an 'Explorer' archetype. Think, evil scientist out to brainwash the world into doing their bidding. As generic as that description is, it's a fairly solid jumping off point to color it with as many fun details as you want to make your story yours! Some examples of 'The Explorer' are" Indina Jones (Indiana Jones) Mulan (Mulan) Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) Captain Kirk (Star Trek) Hiccup (How to Train Your Dragon) Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games) So with that, who is your favorite 'Explorer?' Do you have a character you thought was maybe a 'Hero' or 'Outlaw' that actually matches up with 'The Explorer' better?

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