Bend of Time
The Bend of Time (次元の狭間 , Jigen no hazama, lit. A Narrow Space Between Dimensions?) is a dimensionally transcendent place where one can access monsters from various stages of Chrono Cross. It is believed to behave like a Pocket Dimension. It's staffed by two Octo monsters, probably meant to represent Gaspar and Spekkio, and features architecture that resembles the End of Time. In addition to the Gates allowing battles with former enemies, the Bend of Time is also home to the Mystical Knights (Ozzie, Flea, and Slash), who reside in a room only accessible on a New Game +. They can be fought; after their defeat, the "Spekkio" Octo will allow Serge to perform a trial to receive a Dreamer's Sarong item. The competition involves running around the room a certain number of times that matches up with a number "Spekkio" is thinking of. This is reminiscent of the trial Crono and his friends had to complete to receive Magic.
How to Enter The Bend of Time
The Bend of Time can first be accessed once the Porre boat has been acquired from Termina in Home World, but it is somewhat hidden as it is located on a small, unmarked island between the main human-populated El Nido island and Marbule. To enter, simply press the confirm button while near this island, and the party should enter automatically (it may require some trial and error and mashing the button). Once the island has been entered once, the island will be marked with a "Bend of Time" title on the map once the party approaches this island, much like every other important location on the world map.
Bend of Time Portals
Each portal leads to a different area
- Gate 1 leads to Chronopolis and areas in the Sea of Eden.
- Gate 2 leads to the Dead Sea.
- Gate 3 leads to Shadow Forest and Fossil Valley.
- Gate 4 leads to Water Dragon Isle, Hydra Marshes, and S.S. Invincible.
- Gate 5 leads to Cape Howl and Lizard Rock.
- Gate 6 leads to Terra Tower and Lucca's House.
- Gate 7 leads to Marbule, Gaea's Navel, and Earth Dragon Isle.
- Gate 8 leads to Mount Pyre and the Isle of the Damned.
- Gate 9 leads to Fort Dragonia and the Temporal Vortex.
- Gate 10 leads to Viper Manor and Viper Manor Bluffs.