2020
Teenage elf Ian Lightfoot receives a wizard staff from his deceased father, accidentally bringing only his legs back to life, prompting Ian and his brother Barley to quest for a Phoenix Gem to complete the spell. Their journey leads them to the Manticore for a map, while their mother Laurel and her boyfriend Colt Bronco pursue them, and Ian begins to master his magical abilities with Barley's help. Laurel and the Manticore team up, realizing the Phoenix Gem's curse, as the brothers find the gem in their hometown, unleashing a dragon. Ian defeats the dragon with his magic, allowing Barley a final moment with their fully manifested father before he disappears, leaving Ian confident in his abilities and strengthening his bond with Barley as they continue their adventures.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Onward follows teenage elf Ian Lightfoot as he embarks on a magic quest to briefly bring back his deceased father.
Open full beat sheetIan Lightfoot is listed as Protagonist. A lanky teenage elf who is shy and lacks confidence. In the parsed data, Ian Lightfoot is connected to 47 scenes, 115 dialogue lines, 116 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
47 scenes / 115 dialogue linesBarley Lightfoot is listed as Protagonist. Ian's older brother, twenty years old, obsessed with fantasy and history. In the parsed data, Barley Lightfoot is connected to 35 scenes, 125 dialogue lines, 125 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
35 scenes / 125 dialogue linesWilden Lightfoot is listed as Supporting. Ian and Barley's deceased father, brought back as a pair of legs. In the parsed data, Wilden Lightfoot is connected to 25 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
25 scenes / 8 dialogue linesLaurel Lightfoot is listed as Supporting. Ian and Barley's mother, a female elf in her 40s. In the parsed data, Laurel Lightfoot is connected to 10 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
10 scenes / 22 dialogue linesColt Bronco is listed as Supporting. A centaur police officer and Laurel's boyfriend. In the parsed data, Colt Bronco is connected to 7 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
7 scenes / 12 dialogue linesCorey is listed as Supporting. A former fearless adventurer turned tavern owner. In the parsed data, Corey is connected to 7 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
7 scenes / 2 dialogue linesBlazey is listed as Supporting. A scaly, Labrador-sized pet dragon. In the parsed data, Blazey is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesA narrator describes the history of magic in a world filled with fantasy creatures.
A satyr wizard uses magic to create fire for a group of shivering creatures.
A group of adventurers uses magic to overcome a dragon and reach a chalice.
A wizard teaches an apprentice magic, but the world begins transitioning to technology.
A troll delivers papers in a modern suburban neighborhood.
Ian Lightfoot wakes up on his 16th birthday.
Ian LightfootIan goes downstairs and interacts with his mother and pet dragon.
Ian Lightfoot, Laurel Lightfoot, BlazeyIan tries to eat breakfast while dealing with his brother Barley.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Laurel Lightfoot, Colt Bronco, BlazeyIan meets a man who knew his father.
Ian LightfootIan prepares for his day at school.
Ian LightfootIan struggles to assert himself in class.
Ian LightfootIan fails his driving test.
Ian LightfootIan tries to invite classmates to a party but is interrupted by Barley.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley LightfootIan and Barley drive home.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley LightfootIan listens to a tape of his father.
Ian LightfootIan and Laurel share a moment.
Ian Lightfoot, Laurel LightfootLaurel retrieves a mysterious gift from the attic for Ian and Barley.
Laurel Lightfoot, Ian Lightfoot, Barley LightfootThe boys discover a wizard staff and a visitation spell from their father.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Laurel LightfootIan successfully casts the spell, bringing his father's legs to life.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden Lightfoot, BlazeyThe brothers depart on a quest to find another Phoenix Gem.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley LightfootThe brothers confront the Manticore to get a map for the Phoenix Gem.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, CoreyThe Manticore has a breakdown, destroys her tavern, and the boys flee with their father.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden Lightfoot, CoreyThe brothers discuss their next steps using a kids' menu map.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootLaurel talks to Colt and realizes the tavern is on fire.
Laurel Lightfoot, Colt BroncoLaurel interrogates the Manticore about the boys.
Laurel Lightfoot, CoreyThe van runs out of gas and Ian accidentally shrinks Barley.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootThe group stops at a gas station populated by aggressive sprites.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootIan and Barley escape the gas station with Dad, but the sprites follow them, leading to a chaotic chase.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootIan and Barley struggle to start the van and escape the sprites.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley LightfootA high-speed chase on the expressway involving Ian, Barley, and the sprites.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, CoreyThe spell wears off, causing Barley to grow to full size, and the van is pulled over by police.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden Lightfoot, Colt BroncoIan and Barley use a disguise spell to impersonate Colt Bronco to avoid trouble with the police.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden Lightfoot, Colt BroncoIan and Barley argue about their quest and their relationship.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootLaurel and the Manticore attempt to buy a magical sword.
Laurel Lightfoot, CoreyIan and Barley reach a bottomless pit on their quest.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootBarley teaches Ian how to cast a Trust Bridge spell over a chasm.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootBarley uses a rope to help Ian practice crossing the chasm.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley LightfootIan successfully crosses the chasm, and the brothers discover a new clue.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootColt Bronco arrives to confront the brothers.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden Lightfoot, Colt BroncoIan drives the van while being pursued by police.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley LightfootIan attempts to use Arcane Lightning to block the road.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootThe brothers continue their quest on foot.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootThe brothers find a tile clue leading to a tunnel.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootThe brothers navigate the tunnel using a giant cheese puff.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootThe brothers face traps in the final gauntlet.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootThe brothers realize they have returned home.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootBarley searches for a gem in a fountain while being harassed by construction workers.
Barley LightfootIan reflects on his journey and checks off items on his list with Dad.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Wilden LightfootBarley finds the Phoenix Gem, triggering a curse that creates a dragon.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Laurel Lightfoot, Colt Bronco, CoreyThe Manticore tells stories in her reopened tavern.
CoreyIan gives a presentation about magic.
Ian LightfootIan returns home and interacts with his family.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Laurel Lightfoot, Colt Bronco, BlazeyBarley and Ian drive off in their new van.
Ian Lightfoot, Barley LightfootWhen Dad was sick... I was supposed to go in and say goodbye to him. But he was hooked up to all these tubes and... he just didn't look like himself. I got scared. And I didn't go in. But that's when I decided, I was never gonna be scared ever again.
If I hadn't listened to you! Okay? I can't believe this. You act like you know what you're doing, but you don't have a clue... and that's because you are a screw-up! And now you have screwed up my chance to have the one thing I never had!
Well, uh, your mom told me there was some kind of strange family issue going on and this is... definitely strange. But no, dang it. I'm not letting you upset your mother anymore! Now, you get in the vehicle, I'm escorting you home.
Well, you could invite those kids from your science class. You said they seemed pretty "rockin'."
...but so what?! Whoever said you have to take risks in life to have an adventure?!
Well, Ian, you could definitely learn a lot from Quests of Yore. You want to play?
And I think with a little bit of magic in your life... you can do almost anything.
But it wasn't easy to master. And so the world found a simpler way to get by...
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