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{{nihongo|'''Frog'''|カエル|Kaeru|"Kaeru" in the Japanese version}} 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 mage. 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.

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. Although transformed into an animal, Frog continues to wear human clothes, seemingly out of habit rather than apparent need. Iconic for his green cape, Frog also wears britches, a belt fitted with a scabbard, boots, and blue gloves.

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.

Magus, in an act of utter spite, cast one final spell that killed Cyrus. Glenn picked up the broken hilt of the sword, growing angry and vengeful. Magus remained unimpressed. Ozzie suggested that Glenn looked like an angry, hopping toad. Taking his general's advice, Magus cast another spell that transformed Glenn into an anthropomorphic frog and flung him off the mountain.

 

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.

Defeat Lavos after giving the Masamune to Frog, but before fighting Magus, and the ending sequence will begin at [[Lucca's House]]. The group will celebrate their victory over Lavos. In the middle of the party, Frog slips away, saying he has unfinished business. The scene then switches to Magus' Castle. Frog moves through the Castle, easily killing Slash, Flea, and Ozzie. He moves through the castle traps and confronts the keep's master, Magus. The two battle to the death, knowing one of them will not walk away alive.

Another ending shows Marle post-Lavos, confronting her father. Both her and her father have some unseemly attributes. They croak and hop like frogs, suggesting they were descendants of Queen Leene and Frog.