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* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Hunter]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyrus who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeMan. So he turns to find a mentor in [[CoolOldGuy Abram]], who is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps him attain this goal.

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* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Hunter]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyrus who is a bold, savvy and savvy, hardworking and powerful SelfMadeMan. So he turns to find a mentor in [[CoolOldGuy Abram]], who is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps him attain this goal.



** [[LazilyGenderFlippedName Huntress]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyra who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeWoman. So she turns to find a mentor in [[CoolOldLady Aubrey]], who is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps her attain this goal.

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** [[LazilyGenderFlippedName Huntress]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyra who is a bold, savvy and savvy, hardworking and powerful SelfMadeWoman. So she turns to find a mentor in [[CoolOldLady Aubrey]], who is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps her attain this goal.
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** '''Abram''': ''"I am the knowledgeable experienced old prophet, it is up to me to take people like [[DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife Hunter]] under my wing so they can become a true lord like Cyrus."''

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** '''Abram''': ''"I am the knowledgeable experienced old prophet, it is up to me my role to take people like [[DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife Hunter]] under my wing so they can become a true lord like Cyrus."''
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* '''DoubleSubverted''': It later turns out they actually do, everyone had just greatly {{underestimat|ingbadassery}}ed them.

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* '''DoubleSubverted''': It later Sooner or later, it turns out they actually do, are, everyone had just greatly {{underestimat|ingbadassery}}ed them.
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* '''Justified''': Cyrus and Abram are Hunter's father and grandfather respectively; Cyrus acts as the [[ThePatriarch patriarch]] of their household and Abram acts as a guide to his grandson in order to accomplish ThreeSuccessfulGenerations.

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* '''Justified''': Cyrus and Abram are Hunter's father and grandfather respectively; Cyrus acts as the [[ThePatriarch patriarch]] ThePatriarch of their household and Abram acts as a guide to his grandson in order to accomplish ThreeSuccessfulGenerations.



* '''DoubleSubverted''': It later turns out they actually do, everyone had just greatly [[UnderestimatingBadassery underestimated]] them.

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* '''DoubleSubverted''': It later turns out they actually do, everyone had just greatly [[UnderestimatingBadassery underestimated]] {{underestimat|ingbadassery}}ed them.
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* '''Justified''': Cyrus and Abram are Hunter's father and grandfather respectively; Cyrus acts as the [[ThePatriarch patriarch]] of their household and Abram acts as a guide to grandson in order to accomplish ThreeSuccessfulGenerations.

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* '''Justified''': Cyrus and Abram are Hunter's father and grandfather respectively; Cyrus acts as the [[ThePatriarch patriarch]] of their household and Abram acts as a guide to his grandson in order to accomplish ThreeSuccessfulGenerations.
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* '''Downplayed:'''???

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* '''Downplayed:'''???'''Downplayed''': Hunter is a {{keet}} who loves the outdoors (though he doesn't hunt much), Cyrus has a natural born leader with a strict work ethic, and Abram is an experienced veteran who people can turn to when they're in a pinch.
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* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Hunter]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyrus who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeMan. His mentor, [[CoolOldGuy Abram]], is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps him attain this goal.

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* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Hunter]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyrus who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeMan. His mentor, So he turns to find a mentor in [[CoolOldGuy Abram]], who is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps him attain this goal.



** [[LazilyGenderFlippedName Huntress]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyra who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeWoman. Her mentor, [[CoolOldLady Aubrey]], is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps her attain this goal.

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** [[LazilyGenderFlippedName Huntress]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyra who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeWoman. Her mentor, So she turns to find a mentor in [[CoolOldLady Aubrey]], who is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps her attain this goal.
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* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Hunter]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyrus who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeMan. His mentor, Abram, is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps him attain this goal.

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* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Hunter]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyrus who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeMan. His mentor, Abram, [[CoolOldGuy Abram]], is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps him attain this goal.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Hunter is a {{Determinator}} and LovableRogue that would go to great life-risking lengths to make something of himself and [[LegacySeeker leave some kind of legacy, no matter what]]. Cyrus is an IdealHero and AbsurdlyDedicatedWorker who always acts as the BigGood when need be and is TheLeader to an EliteArmy. Abram is an OlderAndWiser RetiredBadass who has SeenItAll and gives wisdom to everyone who seeks it.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Hunter is a {{Determinator}} and LovableRogue that would go to great life-risking lengths to make something of himself and [[LegacySeeker leave some kind of legacy, no matter what]]. Cyrus is an IdealHero and AbsurdlyDedicatedWorker who always acts as the BigGood when need be and is TheLeader to an EliteArmy. Abram is an OlderAndWiser RetiredBadass who has SeenItAll and gives wisdom to everyone anyone who seeks it.



** [[LazilyGenderFlippedName Huntress]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyra who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeWoman. Her mentor, Aubrey, is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps her attain this goal.

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** [[LazilyGenderFlippedName Huntress]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyra who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeWoman. Her mentor, Aubrey, [[CoolOldLady Aubrey]], is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps her attain this goal.
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* '''Parodied''': The three act as the respective "Hunter", "Lord" and "Prophet" for every situation, even simple things like going to the grocery store or looking for a lost sock.

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* '''Parodied''': The three act as the respective "Hunter", "Lord" and "Prophet" for every situation, [[MundaneMadeAwesome even simple things like going to the grocery store or looking for a lost sock.sock]].
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* '''Exaggerated''': Hunter is a {{Determinator}} and LovableRogue that would go to great life-risking lengths to make something of himself and [[LegacySeeker leave some kind of legacy, no matter what]]. Cyrus is an IdealHero and AbsurdlyDedicatedWorker who always acts as the BigGood and is TheLeader to an EliteArmy. Abram is an OlderAndWiser RetiredBadass who has SeenItAll and gives wisdom to everyone who seeks it.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Hunter is a {{Determinator}} and LovableRogue that would go to great life-risking lengths to make something of himself and [[LegacySeeker leave some kind of legacy, no matter what]]. Cyrus is an IdealHero and AbsurdlyDedicatedWorker who always acts as the BigGood when need be and is TheLeader to an EliteArmy. Abram is an OlderAndWiser RetiredBadass who has SeenItAll and gives wisdom to everyone who seeks it.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Hunter is a {{Determinator}} and LovableRogue that would go to great life-risking lengths to make something of himself. Cyrus is an IdealHero and AbsurdlyDedicatedWorker who always acts as the BigGood and is TheLeader to an EliteArmy. Abram is an OlderAndWiser RetiredBadass who has SeenItAll and gives wisdom to everyone who seeks it.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Hunter is a {{Determinator}} and LovableRogue that would go to great life-risking lengths to make something of himself.himself and [[LegacySeeker leave some kind of legacy, no matter what]]. Cyrus is an IdealHero and AbsurdlyDedicatedWorker who always acts as the BigGood and is TheLeader to an EliteArmy. Abram is an OlderAndWiser RetiredBadass who has SeenItAll and gives wisdom to everyone who seeks it.
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* '''Subverted''': At first glance, Hunter, Cyrus and Abram fit their respective archetypes of this trope, but it turns out they aren’t as skilled, adventurous, strong or intelligent as they had let on.

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* '''Subverted''': At first glance, Hunter, Cyrus and Abram fit their respective archetypes of this trope, but it turns out they aren’t aren't as skilled, adventurous, strong or intelligent as they had let on.
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** '''Abram''': "I am the knowledgeable experienced old prophet, it is up to me to take people like [[DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife Hunter]] under my wing so they can become a true lord like Cyrus."

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** '''Abram''': "I ''"I am the knowledgeable experienced old prophet, it is up to me to take people like [[DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife Hunter]] under my wing so they can become a true lord like Cyrus.""''

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* '''Justified''': Cyrus is Hunter's father and Abram is Hunter's grandfather; Cyrus acts as the [[ThePatriarch patriarch]] of their household and Abram acts as a guide to grandson in order to accomplish ThreeSuccessfulGenerations.

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* '''Justified''': Cyrus is and Abram are Hunter's father and Abram is Hunter's grandfather; grandfather respectively; Cyrus acts as the [[ThePatriarch patriarch]] of their household and Abram acts as a guide to grandson in order to accomplish ThreeSuccessfulGenerations.



** [[GenderFlip Huntress]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyra who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeWoman. Her mentor, Aubrey, is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps her attain this goal.

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** [[GenderFlip [[LazilyGenderFlippedName Huntress]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyra who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeWoman. Her mentor, Aubrey, is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps her attain this goal.


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* '''Averted''': There is no plot, conflict or depth to the characters that helps them fulfill this trope.
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* '''Parodied''': The three go grocery shopping and wind up at the same store. There, Hunter is destined to do his own shopping to obtain responsibility, Cyrus is the one who does the actual shopping while keeping an eye on the other two and Abram just stands around [[RamblingOldManMonologue rambling on]] about what grocery shopping for him was like [[WhenIWasYourAge in his time]].

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* '''Parodied''': The three go act as the respective "Hunter", "Lord" and "Prophet" for every situation, even simple things like going to the grocery shopping and wind up at the same store. There, Hunter is destined to do his own shopping to obtain responsibility, Cyrus is the one who does the actual shopping while keeping an eye on the other two and Abram just stands around [[RamblingOldManMonologue rambling on]] about what grocery shopping store or looking for him was like [[WhenIWasYourAge in his time]].a lost sock.



** Abram: "I am the knowledgeable experienced old prophet, it is up to me to take people like [[DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife Hunter]] under my wing so they can become a true lord like Cyrus."

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** Abram: '''Abram''': "I am the knowledgeable experienced old prophet, it is up to me to take people like [[DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife Hunter]] under my wing so they can become a true lord like Cyrus."
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** [[MeaningfulName Huntress]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyra who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeWoman. Her mentor, Aubrey, is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps her attain this goal.

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** [[MeaningfulName [[GenderFlip Huntress]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyra who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeWoman. Her mentor, Aubrey, is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps her attain this goal.

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* '''GenderInverted''': TheThreeFacesOfEve or TheHecateSisters.

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* '''GenderInverted''': '''GenderInverted''':
** [[MeaningfulName Huntress]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyra who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeWoman. Her mentor, Aubrey, is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps her attain this goal.
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TheThreeFacesOfEve or TheHecateSisters.
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* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Hunter]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like Cyrus who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeMan. His mentor Abram is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps him attain this goal.

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* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Hunter]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like and/or face Cyrus who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeMan. His mentor Abram mentor, Abram, is a stern but very wise OldMaster who helps him attain this goal.
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* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Hunter]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure. His [[TheHerosIdol idol]] Cyrus is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeMan and his mentor Abram is a stern but very wise OldMaster.

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* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Hunter]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure. His [[TheHerosIdol idol]] CallToAdventure in hopes to one day be like Cyrus who is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeMan and his SelfMadeMan. His mentor Abram is a stern but very wise OldMaster.OldMaster who helps him attain this goal.
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* '''Parodied''': The three go grocery shopping and wind up at the same store. There, Hunter is destined to do his own shopping to obtain responsibility, Cyrus is the one who does the actual shopping while keeping an eye on the kids he’s watching and Abram just stands around [[RamblingOldManMonologue rambling on]] about what grocery shopping for him was like [[WhenIWasYourAge in his time]].

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* '''Parodied''': The three go grocery shopping and wind up at the same store. There, Hunter is destined to do his own shopping to obtain responsibility, Cyrus is the one who does the actual shopping while keeping an eye on the kids he’s watching other two and Abram just stands around [[RamblingOldManMonologue rambling on]] about what grocery shopping for him was like [[WhenIWasYourAge in his time]].
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* '''Parodied''':???

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* '''Parodied''':???'''Parodied''': The three go grocery shopping and wind up at the same store. There, Hunter is destined to do his own shopping to obtain responsibility, Cyrus is the one who does the actual shopping while keeping an eye on the kids he’s watching and Abram just stands around [[RamblingOldManMonologue rambling on]] about what grocery shopping for him was like [[WhenIWasYourAge in his time]].
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'''Basic Trope''': A trio of men who represent three different types of masculinity (one who represents the "Hunter", one who represents the "Lord" and one who represents the "Prophet").

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'''Basic Trope''': A trio of men who represent three different types of masculinity and the three stages of a man's life (one who represents the "Hunter", one who represents the "Lord" and one who represents the "Prophet").
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* '''Justified''': Cyrus is Hunter's father and Abram is Hunter’s grandfather; Cyrus acts as the [[ThePatriarch patriarch]] of their household and Abram acts as a guide to grandson in order to accomplish ThreeSuccessfulGenerations.
* '''Inverted''': Abram's character is all just [[WiseOldFolkFacade an act]], Cyrus is irresponsible and unsuccessful FalseProphet and Hunter is a StrawNihilist who could care less about making something of himself.

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* '''Justified''': Cyrus is Hunter's father and Abram is Hunter’s Hunter's grandfather; Cyrus acts as the [[ThePatriarch patriarch]] of their household and Abram acts as a guide to grandson in order to accomplish ThreeSuccessfulGenerations.
* '''Inverted''': Abram's Abram is a FalseProphet whose character is all just [[WiseOldFolkFacade an act]], Cyrus is irresponsible and unsuccessful FalseProphet and Hunter is a StrawNihilist who could care less about making something of himself.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Hunter is a {{Determinator}} and LovableRogue that would go to great life-risking lengths to make something of himself. Cyrus is an IdealHero and AbsurdlyDedicatedWorker who always acts as the BigGood and TheLeader to an EliteArmy. Abram is an OlderAndWiser RetiredBadass who has SeenItAll and gives wisdom to everyone who seeks it.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Hunter is a {{Determinator}} and LovableRogue that would go to great life-risking lengths to make something of himself. Cyrus is an IdealHero and AbsurdlyDedicatedWorker who always acts as the BigGood and is TheLeader to an EliteArmy. Abram is an OlderAndWiser RetiredBadass who has SeenItAll and gives wisdom to everyone who seeks it.
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* '''DoubleSubverted''': It later turns out they actually do, everyone had just greatly [[UnderestimatedBadassery underestimated]] them.

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* '''DoubleSubverted''': It later turns out they actually do, everyone had just greatly [[UnderestimatedBadassery [[UnderestimatingBadassery underestimated]] them.



** Abram: "I am the knowledgeable experienced old prophet, it is up to me to take people like [[LookingForAPurposeInLife Hunter]] under my wing so they can become a true lord like Cyrus."

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** Abram: "I am the knowledgeable experienced old prophet, it is up to me to take people like [[LookingForAPurposeInLife [[DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife Hunter]] under my wing so they can become a true lord like Cyrus."
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* '''Justified''': Cyrus is Hunter's father and Abram is Hunter’s grandfather; Cyrus acts as the [[ThePatriarch patriarch]] of their household and Abram acts as a guide to grandson in order to accomplish ThreeSuccesfulGenerations.

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* '''Justified''': Cyrus is Hunter's father and Abram is Hunter’s grandfather; Cyrus acts as the [[ThePatriarch patriarch]] of their household and Abram acts as a guide to grandson in order to accomplish ThreeSuccesfulGenerations.ThreeSuccessfulGenerations.
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'''Basic Trope''': A trio of men who represent three different types of masculinity (one who represents the "Hunter", one who represents the "Lord" and one who represents the "Prophet").
* '''Straight''': [[MeaningfulName Hunter]] is an eager, thrill-seeking ClassicalAntiHero waiting for the CallToAdventure. His [[TheHerosIdol idol]] Cyrus is a bold, savvy and hardworking SelfMadeMan and his mentor Abram is a stern but very wise OldMaster.
* '''Exaggerated''': Hunter is a {{Determinator}} and LovableRogue that would go to great life-risking lengths to make something of himself. Cyrus is an IdealHero and AbsurdlyDedicatedWorker who always acts as the BigGood and TheLeader to an EliteArmy. Abram is an OlderAndWiser RetiredBadass who has SeenItAll and gives wisdom to everyone who seeks it.
* '''Downplayed:'''???
* '''Justified''': Cyrus is Hunter's father and Abram is Hunter’s grandfather; Cyrus acts as the [[ThePatriarch patriarch]] of their household and Abram acts as a guide to grandson in order to accomplish ThreeSuccesfulGenerations.
* '''Inverted''': Abram's character is all just [[WiseOldFolkFacade an act]], Cyrus is irresponsible and unsuccessful FalseProphet and Hunter is a StrawNihilist who could care less about making something of himself.
* '''GenderInverted''': TheThreeFacesOfEve or TheHecateSisters.
* '''Subverted''': At first glance, Hunter, Cyrus and Abram fit their respective archetypes of this trope, but it turns out they aren’t as skilled, adventurous, strong or intelligent as they had let on.
* '''DoubleSubverted''': It later turns out they actually do, everyone had just greatly [[UnderestimatedBadassery underestimated]] them.
* '''Parodied''':???
* '''ZigZagged''': Hunter, Cyrus and Abram trade positions DependingOnTheWriter.
* '''Lampshaded''':
** Abram: "I am the knowledgeable experienced old prophet, it is up to me to take people like [[LookingForAPurposeInLife Hunter]] under my wing so they can become a true lord like Cyrus."
* '''Invoked''': In order to represent this trope, Hunter becomes TheApprentice to Abram and Cyrus becomes TheAce in order to be either Hunter’s [[TheRival rival]] or [[TheHerosIdol idol]].
* '''Exploited''':???
* '''Defied''': Hunter, Cyrus and Abram never cross paths and also the latter two refuse to act as the Lord and the Prophet respectively.
* '''Discussed''': "Cyrus should be a character who Hunter wishes to become or face one day and Abram should be some kind of sage who can take Hunter in as an [[TheApprentice apprentice]] in order to help him [[CharacterDevelopment become a true hero]]."
* '''Conversed''':???
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