diff --git a/app/controllers/archetypes_controller.rb b/app/controllers/archetypes_controller.rb
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7b68677
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/controllers/archetypes_controller.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+class ArchetypesController < MetaController
+  def index
+    scope = set_scope
+    where = set_where
+    @component_list = @component_klass.send('where', where).send(scope).order(created_at: :asc).page params[:page]
+  end
+
+  def component_name
+    'Archetypes'
+  end
+
+  def component_class
+    'Archetype'.constantize
+  end
+end
diff --git a/app/helpers/archetypes_helper.rb b/app/helpers/archetypes_helper.rb
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..07dedf8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/helpers/archetypes_helper.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+module ArchetypesHelper
+end
diff --git a/app/models/archetype.rb b/app/models/archetype.rb
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..df9c2fa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/models/archetype.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+# == Schema Information
+#
+# Table name: archetypes
+#
+#  id         :bigint           not null, primary key
+#  name       :string
+#  traits     :text
+#  examples   :text
+#  created_at :datetime         not null
+#  updated_at :datetime         not null
+#
+class Archetype < ApplicationRecord
+  max_paginates_per 100
+end
diff --git a/app/views/archetypes/index.html.slim b/app/views/archetypes/index.html.slim
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3ccdc35
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/views/archetypes/index.html.slim
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+=r ux.container
+  =r ux.row
+    =r ux.column width: 16
+      = turbo_frame_tag 'crud_frame'
+        =r ux.component_container
+          =r ux.component_header
+            =@component_name.pluralize
+        =r ux.component_divider
+
+        =r ux.div 'text-center'
+          = paginate @component_list
+
+        =r ux.table class: 'relaxed celled striped structured'
+          =r ux.thead
+            =r ux.tr
+              =r ux.th text: 'Name'
+              =r ux.th text: 'Description'
+          - @component_list.each do |component|
+            =r ux.tr
+              =r ux.td '!pr-4 !border-b-4 border-solid'
+                =r ux.h4 text: component.name
+              =r ux.td '!border-b-4 border-solid'
+                =r ux.segment '!mt-3 !bg-blue-100'
+                  =r ux.h4 text: "Traits"
+                  = component.traits
+                - YAML.load(component.examples).each do |example|
+                  =r ux.label text: example, class: '!mb-3 !bg-violet-500 !text-white !font-normal'
+
+        =r ux.div 'text-center'
+          = paginate @component_list
diff --git a/app/views/layouts/application.html.slim b/app/views/layouts/application.html.slim
index a542eb8..2bcfbdc 100644
--- a/app/views/layouts/application.html.slim
+++ b/app/views/layouts/application.html.slim
@@ -48,6 +48,10 @@ html lang="en"
                     =r ux.icon 'user tie'
                     | Perspectives
 
+                  = link_to archetypes_path, class: "item #{menu_active?(archetypes_path)}"
+                    =r ux.icon 'mask'
+                    | Archetypes
+
 
                   /
                   /
diff --git a/blueprints/archetypes.yml b/blueprints/archetypes.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..46ab090
--- /dev/null
+++ b/blueprints/archetypes.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,240 @@
+archetypes:
+  - name: Hero
+    traits: Courageous, brave, often on a quest
+    examples: [King Arthur, Luke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins]
+
+  - name: Mentor
+    traits: Wise, guiding, older, often helps the hero
+    examples: [Yoda, Dumbledore, Gandalf]
+
+  - name: Outlaw
+    traits: Defies authority, challenges the status quo
+    examples: [Robin Hood, Han Solo, Jack Sparrow]
+
+  - name: Innocent
+    traits: Pure, optimistic, seeks happiness
+    examples: [Dorothy Gale, Forrest Gump, Snow White]
+
+  - name: Caregiver
+    traits: Compassionate, nurturing, self-sacrificing
+    examples: [Mary Poppins, Samwise Gamgee, Marmee]
+
+  - name: Ruler
+    traits: Power-hungry, seeks control
+    examples: [Darth Vader, Queen Cersei, Scar]
+
+  - name: Lover
+    traits: Passionate, emotionally driven
+    examples: [Romeo & Juliet, Jack & Rose, Gatsby]
+
+  - name: Jester
+    traits: Playful, humorous, uses wit
+    examples: [The Joker, Puck, Tyrion Lannister]
+
+  - name: Sage
+    traits: Seeks truth and wisdom
+    examples: [Sherlock Holmes, The Oracle, Obi-Wan Kenobi]
+
+  - name: Magician
+    traits: Seeks to transform the world, visionary
+    examples: [Merlin, Doctor Strange, Willy Wonka]
+
+  - name: Creator
+    traits: Imaginative, inventive
+    examples: [Tony Stark, Leonardo da Vinci, Walt Disney]
+
+  - name: Everyman
+    traits: Relatable, humble, grounded
+    examples: [Bilbo Baggins, John McClane, Katniss Everdeen]
+
+  - name: Shadow
+    traits: Represents the darker side of the hero
+    examples: [Voldemort, Sauron, The Wicked Witch of the West]
+
+  - name: Explorer
+    traits: Adventurous, curious
+    examples: [Indiana Jones, Lara Croft, Moana]
+
+  - name: Shape-shifter
+    traits: Unpredictable, can change sides
+    examples: [Mystique, Severus Snape, Loki]
+
+  - name: Martyr
+    traits: Sacrifices for a greater cause
+    examples: [Joan of Arc, Sydney Carton, Neo]
+
+  - name: Trickster
+    traits: Mischievous, challenges the natural order
+    examples: [Loki, Bugs Bunny, Hermes]
+
+  - name: Anti-Hero
+    traits: Flawed, morally ambiguous
+    examples: [Deadpool, Walter White, Tony Soprano]
+
+  - name: Damsel in Distress
+    traits: Helpless, needs rescue
+    examples: [Princess Leia, Rapunzel, Andromeda]
+
+  - name: Temptress
+    traits: Seductive, manipulative
+    examples: [Circe, Helen of Troy, The Sirens]
+
+  - name: Destroyer
+    traits: Brings destruction and chaos
+    examples: [Hades, Shiva, The Terminator]
+
+  - name: Prophet
+    traits: Foretells the future, speaks truth to power
+    examples: [Cassandra, Tiresias, The Oracle]
+
+  - name: Herald
+    traits: Brings important news or calls to action
+    examples: [R2-D2, Gandalf, Hermes]
+
+  - name: Guardian
+    traits: Protects important people or places
+    examples: [Cerberus, Heimdall, The Sphinx]
+
+  - name: Companion
+    traits: Loyal friend or ally
+    examples: [Samwise Gamgee, Ron Weasley, Chewbacca]
+
+  - name: Scapegoat
+    traits: Takes blame for others
+    examples: [Jesus Christ, Piggy, The Hunchback of Notre Dame]
+
+  - name: Avenger
+    traits: Seeks justice or revenge
+    examples: [Batman, The Bride, Edmond Dantès]
+
+  - name: Monster
+    traits: Represents primal fears
+    examples: [Frankenstein’s creature, Grendel, The Demogorgon]
+
+  - name: Seducer
+    traits: Uses charm and allure for self-gain
+    examples: [Don Juan, James Bond, Casanova]
+
+  - name: Seeker
+    traits: In search of truth or self-discovery
+    examples: [Siddhartha, Odysseus, Mulder]
+
+  - name: Fool
+    traits: Naïve, can possess hidden wisdom
+    examples: [The Fool, Forrest Gump, Don Quixote]
+
+  - name: Healer
+    traits: Nurturing, seeks to restore balance
+    examples: [Florence Nightingale, Doctor McCoy, Katara]
+
+  - name: Judge
+    traits: Focuses on fairness and justice
+    examples: [Solomon, Judge Dredd, Atticus Finch]
+
+  - name: Warrior
+    traits: Strong, disciplined, focused on victory
+    examples: [Achilles, Wonder Woman, Aragorn]
+
+  - name: Innocent Fool
+    traits: Lacks experience but shows bravery
+    examples: [Donkey, LeFou, Luna Lovegood]
+
+  - name: Dreamer
+    traits: Idealistic, lost in fantasies
+    examples: [Don Quixote, Amélie, Luna Lovegood]
+
+  - name: Survivor
+    traits: Resilient, endures hardship
+    examples: [Katniss Everdeen, Ellen Ripley, Max Rockatansky]
+
+  - name: Rival
+    traits: Competitive, seeks to outdo the hero
+    examples: [Draco Malfoy, Vegeta, Apollo Creed]
+
+  - name: Peacemaker
+    traits: Mediates conflicts, seeks harmony
+    examples: [Friar Lawrence, Katara, Gandhi]
+
+  - name: Sycophant
+    traits: Seeks to please those in power
+    examples: [Wormtongue, Peter Pettigrew, Smithers]
+
+  - name: Loyalist
+    traits: Faithful, dedicated to a cause
+    examples: [Brienne of Tarth, Alfred Pennyworth, Samwise Gamgee]
+
+  - name: Sedentary
+    traits: Prefers comfort, avoids risk
+    examples: [Hobbits, Winnie the Pooh, Bilbo Baggins]
+
+  - name: Pioneer
+    traits: Ventures into new territories
+    examples: [Christopher Columbus, Neil Armstrong, Lewis & Clark]
+
+  - name: Leader
+    traits: Commanding presence, takes charge
+    examples: [Aragorn, Julius Caesar, Katniss Everdeen]
+
+  - name: Paragon
+    traits: Represents the ideal, symbol of purity
+    examples: [Superman, Captain America, Galadriel]
+
+  - name: Rebel Leader
+    traits: Charismatic, stands against authority
+    examples: [Spartacus, Leia Organa, Morpheus]
+
+  - name: Cynic
+    traits: Disillusioned, critical
+    examples: [Dr. House, Rick, Holden Caulfield]
+
+  - name: Stoic
+    traits: Unemotional, endures hardship calmly
+    examples: [Mr. Spock, Marcus Aurelius, Geralt]
+
+  - name: Outsider
+    traits: Alienated, different from the majority
+    examples: [Frankenstein’s Monster, Edward Scissorhands, The Hunchback]
+
+  - name: Visionary
+    traits: Sees possibilities, often an innovator
+    examples: [Steve Jobs, Nikola Tesla, Elon Musk]
+
+  - name: Crusader
+    traits: Passionate about a cause, willing to fight
+    examples: [Joan of Arc, V, Malcolm X]
+
+  - name: Loner
+    traits: Prefers solitude, independent
+    examples: [Clint Eastwood’s Man, John Wick, Lisbeth Salander]
+
+  - name: Tyrant
+    traits: Desires power, rules through fear
+    examples: [Commodus, The Emperor, Lord Voldemort]
+
+  - name: Altruist
+    traits: Selflessly concerned for others
+    examples: [Mother Teresa, Atticus Finch, Neville Longbottom]
+
+  - name: Opportunist
+    traits: Seizes chances for personal gain
+    examples: [Littlefinger, Frank Underwood, Jordan Belfort]
+
+  - name: Puppet Master
+    traits: Manipulates others from behind the scenes
+    examples: [Palpatine, Lex Luthor, Petyr Baelish]
+
+  - name: Lost Soul
+    traits: Searching for purpose or identity
+    examples: [Holden Caulfield, The Narrator, Don Draper]
+
+  - name: Villainess
+    traits: Cunning, ambitious, ruthless
+    examples: [Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, Cersei Lannister]
+
+  - name: Puppet
+    traits: Controlled by others, lacks agency
+    examples: [The Borg, Pinocchio, Gollum]
+
+  - name: Doppelgänger
+    traits: Duplicate or mirror image, symbolizes duality
+    examples: [Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Tyler Durden, Black Swan]
diff --git a/config/routes.rb b/config/routes.rb
index 3d00dc0..ac7e3ec 100644
--- a/config/routes.rb
+++ b/config/routes.rb
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
   end
 
   resources :perspectives
+  resources :archetypes
 
   resources :unauthorized, only: %i[index]
   resources :settings, only: [:index, :edit]
diff --git a/db/migrate/20240922195043_create_archetypes.rb b/db/migrate/20240922195043_create_archetypes.rb
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..782aa8b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/db/migrate/20240922195043_create_archetypes.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+class CreateArchetypes < ActiveRecord::Migration[7.2]
+  def change
+    create_table :archetypes do |t|
+      t.string :name
+      t.text :traits
+      t.text :examples
+
+      t.timestamps
+    end
+  end
+end
diff --git a/db/schema.rb b/db/schema.rb
index 7b264b3..73705d3 100644
--- a/db/schema.rb
+++ b/db/schema.rb
@@ -10,12 +10,20 @@
 #
 # It's strongly recommended that you check this file into your version control system.
 
-ActiveRecord::Schema[7.2].define(version: 2024_09_22_183431) do
+ActiveRecord::Schema[7.2].define(version: 2024_09_22_195043) do
   # These are extensions that must be enabled in order to support this database
   enable_extension "pgcrypto"
   enable_extension "plpgsql"
   enable_extension "vector"
 
+  create_table "archetypes", force: :cascade do |t|
+    t.string "name"
+    t.text "traits"
+    t.text "examples"
+    t.datetime "created_at", null: false
+    t.datetime "updated_at", null: false
+  end
+
   create_table "books", force: :cascade do |t|
     t.text "title"
     t.bigint "writing_style_id", null: false
diff --git a/lib/tasks/blueprints.rake b/lib/tasks/blueprints.rake
deleted file mode 100644
index 1f1de9d..0000000
--- a/lib/tasks/blueprints.rake
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,45 +0,0 @@
-require 'json'
-
-namespace :blueprints do
-  desc 'Updating blueprints'
-  task update: :environment do
-    topics_file = Rails.root.join('blueprints/topics.yml')
-    topics = YAML.load(File.read(topics_file))["topics"]
-
-    topic_names = topics.map { |sub_topic| sub_topic["name"] }
-    dead_topics = Topic.where.not(name: topic_names)
-
-    # set subtopics for dead topics to inactive
-    dead_topics.each do |dead_topic|
-      dead_topic.sub_topics.update_all(active: false)
-    end
-
-    topics.each do |topic|
-      current_topic = Topic.find_or_create_by name: topic["name"]
-      sub_topic_names = topic["sub_topics"].map { |sub_topic| sub_topic["name"] }
-
-      # Set sub_topics not present in the topics.yml to inactive
-      current_topic.sub_topics.where.not(name: sub_topic_names).update_all(active: false)
-
-      topic["sub_topics"].each do |sub_topic|
-        current_sub_topic_topic = SubTopic.find_or_create_by! name: sub_topic["name"],
-                                                              topic_id: current_topic.id
-        current_sub_topic_topic.update!(stream_id: sub_topic["stream_id"],
-                                        min_tags_for_story: sub_topic["min_tags_for_story"],
-                                        max_stories_per_day: sub_topic["max_stories_per_day"],
-                                        storypro_category_id: sub_topic["storypro_category_id"],
-                                        storypro_user_id: sub_topic["storypro_user_id"],
-                                        ai_disclaimer: sub_topic["ai_disclaimer"],
-                                        prompts: sub_topic["prompts"],
-                                        active: true)
-      end
-    end
-
-    # delete unprocessed stories with inactive subtopics
-    dead_stories = Story.unprocessed.joins(:sub_topic).where(sub_topics: { active: false })
-    dead_stories.destroy_all
-
-    # Retroactively disapprove of tweets with disabled subtopic
-    # Story.joins(:sub_topic).where(sub_topic: { active: false }).joins(discussion: :tweet).each { |s| s.discussion.tweet.update(approved: false) }
-  end
-end
diff --git a/lib/tasks/import.rake b/lib/tasks/import.rake
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..90bfd84
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/tasks/import.rake
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+namespace :import do
+  desc "Import perspectives from a YAML file"
+  task perspectives: :environment do
+    yaml_file = Rails.root.join("blueprints/perspectives.yml")
+    perspectives = YAML.load_file(yaml_file)['perspectives']
+
+    perspectives.each do |perspective_data|
+      perspective = Perspective.find_or_initialize_by(name: perspective_data['name'])
+      perspective.narrator = perspective_data['narrator']
+      perspective.pronouns = perspective_data['pronouns']
+      perspective.effect = perspective_data['effect']
+      perspective.example = perspective_data['example']
+
+      if perspective.save
+        puts "Successfully imported: #{perspective.name}"
+      else
+        puts "Failed to import: #{perspective.name}"
+        puts perspective.errors.full_messages
+      end
+    end
+  end
+
+  desc "Import archetypes from YAML file"
+  task archetypes: :environment do
+    file_path = Rails.root.join("blueprints/archetypes.yml")
+
+    if File.exist?(file_path)
+      archetypes_data = YAML.load_file(file_path)['archetypes']
+
+      archetypes_data.each do |archetype_data|
+        archetype = Archetype.find_or_initialize_by(name: archetype_data['name'])
+        archetype.traits = archetype_data['traits']
+        archetype.examples = archetype_data['examples']
+
+        if archetype.save
+          puts "Successfully imported: #{archetype.name}"
+        else
+          puts "Failed to import: #{archetype.name}"
+          puts archetype.errors.full_messages
+        end
+      end
+
+      puts "Archetypes import completed."
+    else
+      puts "File not found: #{file_path}"
+    end
+  end
+end
diff --git a/lib/tasks/import_perspectives.rake b/lib/tasks/import_perspectives.rake
deleted file mode 100644
index b800f5f..0000000
--- a/lib/tasks/import_perspectives.rake
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
-namespace :import do
-  desc "Import perspectives from a YAML file"
-  task perspectives: :environment do
-    yaml_file = Rails.root.join('blueprints', 'perspectives.yml')
-    perspectives = YAML.load_file(yaml_file)['perspectives']
-
-    perspectives.each do |perspective_data|
-      perspective = Perspective.find_or_initialize_by(name: perspective_data['name'])
-      perspective.narrator = perspective_data['narrator']
-      perspective.pronouns = perspective_data['pronouns']
-      perspective.effect = perspective_data['effect']
-      perspective.example = perspective_data['example']
-
-      if perspective.save
-        puts "Successfully imported: #{perspective.name}"
-      else
-        puts "Failed to import: #{perspective.name}"
-        puts perspective.errors.full_messages
-      end
-    end
-  end
-end
diff --git a/lib/tasks/stories.rake b/lib/tasks/stories.rake
deleted file mode 100644
index 3868561..0000000
--- a/lib/tasks/stories.rake
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,20 +0,0 @@
-namespace :stories do
-  desc 'Resetting stories'
-  task reset: :environment do
-    puts 'resetting stories'
-
-    Feed.update_all(processed: false)
-    StoryTag.delete_all
-    Assignment.delete_all
-    Story.delete_all
-    Tagging.delete_all
-    FeedItem.delete_all
-    Tag.delete_all
-  end
-
-  # We need this to approve stories that were created prior to the approval process being implemented
-  desc 'Approve stories that already have discussions'
-  task approve_stories_with_discussions: :environment do
-    Story.joins(:discussion).update_all(approved: true)
-  end
-end