The Depths of the Broken Mentor Archetype

The fantasy genre is full of brilliant mentor characters who force protagonists to grow, teach us valuable life lessons, and serve as deeply memorable, emotionally compelling figures.

These characters often become the moral spine of a story, shaping how protagonists see the world. But despite their power, mentor characters are rarely discussed.

They’re either written as tired tropes, or treated as story furniture: there to deliver wisdom, die early, and disappear.

What a wasted opportunity!

Because when you write a mentor well, you elevate your entire story. You create someone readers remember, even when they're no longer on the page.

So in today’s podcast, I’m breaking down six mentor archetypes that can help you do exactly that.

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