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{{Infobox CT Character | {{Infobox CT Character | ||
|name = Frog | |name = Frog | ||
|image = [[ | |image = [[Image:Frog.jpg|200px|Frog]] | ||
|caption = Official artwork of Frog by [[Akira Toriyama]]. | |caption = Official artwork of Frog by [[Akira Toriyama]]. | ||
|year = [[ | |year = [[600 AD]] | ||
|hometown = [[Porre]] / [[Cursed Woods]] | |hometown = [[Porre]] / [[Cursed Woods]] | ||
|age = in his | |age = in his 40s | ||
|weapon = | |weapon = Broadsword | ||
|magic = [[Water]] | |magic = [[Water]] | ||
|family = | |family = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{nihongo|'''Frog'''|カエル|Kaeru|lit. Frog}} is a knight from 600 AD, whose real name is '''Glenn'''. He was presumably a squire under [[Cyrus]], a "Knight of the Square Table." (This pun only exists in the SNES/PS version.) [[Glenn]] had a notably close, although platonic, friendship with [[Queen Leene]]. He later witnessed Cyrus's death at the hands of [[Magus]], and shortly afterwards, was transformed into an anthropomorphic frog by the dark wizard. Frog dedicates his life to protecting Queen Leene and vows to avenge Cyrus by killing Magus. Blaming himself for failing to be strong, Frog is depicted as chivalric but mired in regret over the past. He is the true bearer of the [[Masamune]], an ancient sword whose offensive capabilities against magic users is Magus's major weakness. Frog can later put Cyrus' ghost to rest, regaining his courage and clearing his conscience, and he has the opportunity to either defeat or ally himself with Magus. Frog wields a broadsword and can learn "Water" magic once he meets [[Spekkio]]; like [[Marle]], he also features a few healing techs. | |||
{{nihongo|'''Frog'''|カエル| | |||
He later witnessed Cyrus' death at the hands of [[Magus]], and shortly | |||
== | ==Biography== | ||
===Childhood in Guardia=== | ===Childhood in Guardia=== | ||
Glenn was born in [[Guardia]], possibly in [[Truce]] or [[ | |||
Several years later, when Glenn was a teenager, Cyrus declared that he was going to enlist as a royal knight of Guardia. He asked Glenn to come with him, but Glenn | Glenn was born in [[Guardia]], possibly in [[Truce]] or (the town south of [[Zenan Bridge]]). His closest friend was Cyrus, who was several years his senior. The children in his home town often teased him for reasons unknown. Glenn never fought back since it hurt him emotionally to try and hurt another. Cyrus told him he was too soft. | ||
Several years later, when Glenn was a teenager, Cyrus declared that he was going to enlist as a royal knight of Guardia. He asked Glenn to come with him, but Glenn still felt too weak and soft. | |||
===The Squire=== | ===The Squire=== | ||
In the end, Glenn came to Guardia to serve as Cyrus' squire. He | |||
In the end, Glenn came to Guardia to serve as Cyrus' squire. He traveled with Cyrus on many adventures, including recovering the [[Hero's Badge]] from the [[Toad King]]. During this time, Cyrus taught him swordplay and the code of chivalry. | |||
Glenn and [[Leene]] became close friends, the young queen always fearing for his safety. | |||
===The Battle with the Fiendlord=== | ===The Battle with the Fiendlord=== | ||
In c. 590 AD, Cyrus and Glenn departed to face the Fiendlord [[Magus]]. Together, they traveled to the top of the [[Denadoro Mountains]] to claim the [[Masamune]] from [[Masa & Mune]]. Cyrus single-handedly managed to defeat the twin [[Mystic]]s, and they offered him use of the sword out of admiration for his skills. | In c. 590 AD, Cyrus and Glenn departed to face the Fiendlord [[Magus]]. Together, they traveled to the top of the [[Denadoro Mountains]] to claim the [[Masamune]] from [[Masa & Mune]]. Cyrus single-handedly managed to defeat the twin [[Mystic]]s, and they offered him use of the sword out of admiration for his skills. | ||
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===The War with the Mystics=== | ===The War with the Mystics=== | ||
Since then, Glenn (now calling himself "Frog") has fought a one-man war against the Fiendlord's armies. He is consumed with regret and self-loathing over his weakness in the fight against Magus, and continues to blame himself for Cyrus' death. He dwells alone in a hidden grotto deep within the [[Cursed Woods]]. | |||
Since then, Glenn (now calling himself "Frog") has fought a one-man (or one-frog) war against the Fiendlord's armies. He is consumed with regret and self-loathing over his weakness in the fight against Magus, and continues to blame himself for Cyrus' death. He dwells alone in a hidden grotto deep within the [[Cursed Woods]]. | |||
===The Kidnapping of the Queen=== | ===The Kidnapping of the Queen=== | ||
Ten years later, Frog learns that the Mystics have kidnapped Leene, and goes in search of her. He calls off the search when [[Marle]] is found in [[Truce Canyon]] and is mistaken for the Queen. Continuing his investigation, he knows that the queen is still in danger. He arrives at [[Manolia Cathedral]], where he meets up with [[Crono]] and [[Lucca]] and discovers the cathedral to be a secret [[Mystic]] base. Together, the three of them defeat the boss [[Yakra]] and rescue both the queen and the [[Chancellor]], whom Yakra had been impersonating for quite some time. | Ten years later, Frog learns that the Mystics have kidnapped Leene, and goes in search of her. He calls off the search when [[Marle]] is found in [[Truce Canyon]] and is mistaken for the Queen. Continuing his investigation, he knows that the queen is still in danger. He arrives at [[Manolia Cathedral]], where he meets up with [[Crono]] and [[Lucca]] and discovers the cathedral to be a secret [[Mystic]] base. Together, the three of them defeat the boss [[Yakra]] and rescue both the queen and the [[Chancellor]], whom Yakra had been impersonating for quite some time. | ||
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===The Hero Returns=== | ===The Hero Returns=== | ||
Along the way, Frog lost track of the Hero's Badge, the magic sigil that showed one's true strength and aided the wielder of the Masamune. The badge is found by [[Tata]], who is taken to be the new Hero. | Along the way, Frog lost track of the Hero's Badge, the magic sigil that showed one's true strength and aided the wielder of the Masamune. The badge is found by [[Tata]], who is taken to be the new Hero. | ||
Frog wanted no more to do with the Masamune, the badge, or even trying to be a hero. All he could think of was how he was nothing like Cyrus. | Frog wanted no more to do with the Masamune, the badge, or even trying to be a hero. All he could think of was how he was nothing like Cyrus. | ||
Recovering the Hero's Badge from a terrified Tata as well as the shards of the Masamune, Crono and company confront him, saying that he is the only one who can wield the Masamune and defeat Magus. At first, he is unwilling to help them, citing his own weakness. They then discover the hilt of the blade, which leads them to [[Melchior]]. When the sword is reforged, they return to Frog's hideout and ask him to help them defeat Magus once and for all. | Recovering the Hero's Badge from a terrified Tata as well as the shards of the Masamune, Crono and company confront him, saying that he is the only one who can wield the Masamune and defeat Magus. At first, he is unwilling to help them, citing his own weakness. They then discover the hilt of the blade, which leads them to [[Melchior]]. When the sword is reforged, they return to Frog's hideout and ask him to help them defeat Magus once and for all. | ||
===The Battle in the Fiendlord's Keep=== | ===The Battle in the Fiendlord's Keep=== | ||
Crono, Frog, and their ally proceed to the [[Magic Cave]], the only way to reach the [[Fiendlord's Keep]]. Finally taking hold of the Masamune, Frog uses its awesome power to cleave the foot of the mountain in two, opening up the long-sealed pathway to Magus. | Crono, Frog, and their ally proceed to the [[Magic Cave]], the only way to reach the [[Fiendlord's Keep]]. Finally taking hold of the Masamune, Frog uses its awesome power to cleave the foot of the mountain in two, opening up the long-sealed pathway to Magus. | ||
After facing his generals - [[Slash]], [[Flea]], and [[Ozzie]] - Frog and the rest proceed to the inner sanctum where they find Magus. Magus uses powerful magic against them, but Frog uses the Masamune to break his nigh-impenetrable magic barrier, allowing them to harm him. Their battle weakens him, which causes him to lose control of his spell to summon [[Lavos]]. The creature begins waking up too early, and the space-time distortion it causes sends them all hurtling through time. | After facing his generals - [[Slash]], [[Flea]], and [[Ozzie]] - Frog and the rest proceed to the inner sanctum where they find Magus. Magus uses powerful magic against them, but Frog uses the Masamune to break his nigh-impenetrable magic barrier, allowing them to harm him. Their battle weakens him, which causes him to lose control of his spell to summon [[Lavos]]. The creature begins waking up too early, and the space-time distortion it causes sends them all hurtling through time. | ||
===Facing Magus=== | ===Facing Magus=== | ||
In the [[Antiquity]] | |||
In the [[Antiquity]], they learn that the so-called "Prophet" is actually Magus in disguise. They find Magus on the [[North Cape]], and Magus offers Frog a chance for revenge. If Frog managed to kill him, the spell on him would be broken and he would become Glenn once more. | |||
It is up to the choice of the player whether to slay Magus or allow him to join the company. (The canon is that Frog spares him.) Frog sheaths his blade, saying that killing Magus would not return Cyrus nor give him back his life. | It is up to the choice of the player whether to slay Magus or allow him to join the company. (The canon is that Frog spares him.) Frog sheaths his blade, saying that killing Magus would not return Cyrus nor give him back his life. | ||
==Side Quests== | ==Side Quests== | ||
===The Hero's Grave=== | ===The Hero's Grave=== | ||
In | |||
In [[1000 AD]], Frog finds the restless spirit of Cyrus. In the past, they are able to repair Cyrus' grave which puts his spirit to rest. Proceeding to his final resting place, Cyrus' spirit descends and empowers the Masamune, making it stronger than ever. | |||
==Endings== | ==Endings== | ||
Several endings of the game, particularly those that show the departure of the main characters back to their own time periods, have two variants based upon Frog. | Several endings of the game, particularly those that show the departure of the main characters back to their own time periods, have two variants based upon Frog. | ||
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If Frog spares Magus, the game ends with him looking off into the horizon on the peak of the [[Denadoro Mountains]], reminiscing about Cyrus. | If Frog spares Magus, the game ends with him looking off into the horizon on the peak of the [[Denadoro Mountains]], reminiscing about Cyrus. | ||
In the [[Playstation]] version, during an ending cutscene, Frog is shown as Glenn once more. | |||
==Physical Attributes== | |||
In his changed form, Frog only stands around four to five feet tall. However, he is immensely strong, since he is able to wield the Masamune with ease. His amphibian physiology allows him to jump very high and move very swiftly by hopping. A few of his [[Tech]]s involve the use of his long, sticky tongue to grapple enemies. | |||
==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
Frog | Frog is a very skilled swordsman (er, swordsfrog), able to fight multiple enemies with ease. Upon meeting [[Spekkio]], which can happen any time after the Masamune is reforged, Frog learns to use [[Water]] magic. He is also able to summon forth a powerful, giant frog to trample his enemies. | ||
Frog's Techs: | |||
*[[Slurp]] - Use your tongue to heal an ally. | |||
*[[Slurp Slash]] - Grapple an enemy with your tongue and pull them into a powerful strike. | |||
*[[Water (Tech)|Water]] | |||
*[[Heal]] | |||
*[[Aerial Strike]] - Leap high into the air and strike down at an enemy. | |||
*[[Water II]] | |||
*[[Cure II]] | |||
*[[Frog Squash]] - Summon a giant frog to squash enemies | |||
==Translation Differences== | ==Translation Differences== | ||
Frog's Japanese name Kaeru is a pun as this can be read both as "frog"(蛙)or the verb "to transform, to change" (変える). | |||
In the English translation Frog speaks in a grandiose, semi-Shakespearean manner, using words such as 'thou' 'thee' and 'shalt,' though strangely no one else from his era speaks that way—including Frog himself when shown in flashbacks as Glenn. In the Japanese version, he does not speak with the "Middle Ages Accent", and instead talks rather rudely. It should be noted that Frog's old English speaking style has been removed from Chrono Trigger DS. | |||
== | ==Connections in Chrono Cross== | ||
In [[Chrono Cross]], a similar-looking but unrelated character named [[Glenn (Chrono Cross)]] appears. [[Turnip]] also vaguely resembles Frog's form in [[Chrono Trigger]]. | |||
{{Chrono Trigger}} | {{Chrono Trigger}} | ||
[[Category:Chrono Trigger Characters]] | [[Category:Chrono Trigger Characters]] | ||