Hey Guys, new to the forums, so sorry if it's bad form to reply to such an old thread, but here goes (we'll see if there's even anybody still reading these ) :

First off, really cool topic, very informative.  I was wondering if the steps in the storytelling necessarily have to to happen in this order?  For instance, I have a story idea in mind where the protagonist embraces the quest right away (out of a sense of duty to his community and his brother), but eventually has doubts and abandons it, only to pick it up again later.  Based on what you've covered so far, this would be a case of Refusing the call coming well after crossing the first threshold.  Am I off base?  In my ignorance, I guess this could also fall under "The supreme ordeal..."

Thanks for your insight.