Don't let fear paralyze you; use it to stay alert and prepared.
You must actively fight your "shadows" (fears/doubts) rather than waiting for them to disappear. If you enjoyed this story, I can: Tell you more about master/apprentice stories in fantasy. Give you a summary of the actual movie plot and characters.
Suggest where a young hero trains under a mentor.
The villagers were afraid, but Thomas felt a strange calling.