A heroic adventure is a thrilling and daring journey that often involves a hero or heroine. The term 'GEST' is an acronym for a grand, epic, story-telling, which is a type of heroic adventure. A GEST is a narrative that is usually set in a fantasy world and involves a hero or heroine who embarks on a quest to save the day. It typically includes elements of magic, monsters, and other mythical creatures.