Set up what is at stake for the characters and what the outcome will be if they succeed or fail. The stakes could be something as simple as "being lonely forever" or "resolves to marry the queen". These are personal to the characters but key to driving the story.

What is the main conflict of the story? What are the external & internal influences affecting the conflict? Who can resolve it and how? Who could convolute it further and how?

A plan of action that sets the characters in motion towards seeking a resolution to the conflict or stakes?

The plan is disrupted by an unexpected attack or diversion, challenging the character's resolve.

The character experiences a crucial transformation that starts to shape them into their new self.

The character discovers their inner strength, enabling them to change and complete the quest.

All hope seems lost as allies fall and the quest appears impossible.

The character attains their new state, a complete transformation from their initial conflict.