According to Scheimer's pitch, He-Ro is the alter ego of Dare, a feral child discovered by He-Man ten years after Prince Adam became king of Eternia. Dare is adopted by Adam and inherits the Sword of Power. He assumes He-Man's responsibilities by transforming himself into He-Ro and his faithful crow Craven into Battle-Bird. Cringer continues to serve as Battle Cat in He-Ro's adventures.