Editing Guardia

{{for|the geographic area|West Continent}}{{Infobox CT Location
|name = Kingdom of Guardia
|image = [[File:600AD.gif|250px]]
|caption = The world during the [[Middle Ages]], the Kingdom of Guardia located in the West.
|year = [[Middle Ages]] <br> [[Present]]
|people = [[Nadia]]
[[King Guardia XXXIII]]<br>
[[Queen Leene]]<br>
[[King Guardia XXI]]<br>
[[Chancellor]]<br>
[[Crono]]<br>
[[Lucca]]<br>
[[Frog]] <br>
[[Ozzie]]<br>
[[Cyrus]]}}

The {{nihongo|'''Kingdom of Guardia'''|ガルディア王国}} is the primary human kingdom in the world of {{CT}}. It was founded in the first year of the new calendar, signified by the acronym AD. The ancestry of Guardia most likely traces its origin from the [[Kingdom of Zeal]] of the [[Antiquity]] era.

==Important Dates==
In either 0 or 1 AD (depending on whether ''Chrono Trigger'' 's calendar follows the same conventions as ours), the first year of the new calendar, Guardia was founded, proven by the [[Millennial Fair]] which takes place every year and celebrates the founding of the nation. It is unclear whether the calendar is actually based off of the founding of Guardia, or if another important event occurred the same year.

From 580-[[600 AD]], the Kingdom was embroiled in a battle against the race known as [[Fiend]]s and their master, [[Magus]], who sought the extermination of mankind. In 600 AD, [[Queen Leene]] was kidnapped by covert Fiend operatives led by the beast [[Yakra]] operating out of the land of Guardia. Later that year, a group assaulted the [[Fiendlord's Keep]] and destroyed it, ending the war.

In 984, Princess [[Nadia]], daughter of [[King Guardia XXXIII]], was born.

In [[1000 AD]], the Kingdom of Guardia celebrated its first 1000 years by holding a [[Millennial Fair]] in [[Leene Square]]. King Guardia XXXIII was put on trial by a descendant of Yakra, [[Yakra XIII]], impersonating the chancellor, and was very nearly executed.

In 1005 AD, in the events of {{CC}}, Guardia is [[Fall of Guardia|invaded]] by the armies of [[Porre]] and destroyed (probably because of [[Dalton]]) . It is unknown whether the nation was still ruled by King Guardia XXXIII at this time, or if he had already been succeeded by [[Crono]], who married Princess Nadia.

==Captial, Cities, and Geography==
[[Truce]] is the capital of Guardia due to it's close proximity to Guardia Castle and its large population. Between 600 A.D. and 1999 A.D. it remains the major city of Guardia, but due to it's prominence in the Middle Ages, likely its place as capital has a much older origin. Truce is located on the [[West Continent]]. [[Porre]], another major city, sits on the southmost tip of the Southern Continent, linked to the West via [[Zenan Bridge]]. 

These cities dismantled or were destroyed during the Apocalypse, but their continental locations, although shifted by geothermal or tectonic activity, remain relatively similar to previous eras. Many newer buildings and ruins exist in locations where these cities might have been. 

Millions of years in the past, the continent was pangeaic and separated sometime between Prehistory and Antiquity to form the continents. Massive volcanic subduction and glaciers from the coming Ice Age likely sculpted the many mountains and caves present in Guradia. Locations once lost resurfaced in the Future, solidifying this theory. [[Sun Shrine]] is one example of this.

Vegetation also forested the continents again, until destroyed by Lavos. Later, it was re-corrected by the time-travelers.

==Currency==
Through most eras, the standard unit of currency in Guardia is [[Gold]], represented by the letter G (usually capital). In [[Prehistory]], gold is accepted by minor apothecaries, but the merchant in [[Ioka Village Hut]] accepts [[Petals]], [[Fangs]], [[Horns]], and [[Feathers]] as currency. In the [[Future]], the authenticity and value of gold coins is questioned by the merchants, but are never turned down. [[Silver Point]]s, a special brand of currency, is only obtainable and spendable in [[Leene Square]].

==Religion==
Although a [[Cathedral]] exists in the [[Middle Ages]], there is no evidence or reference to god(s) within. The only mention of deity stems from [[Robo]], a sentient machine, who ponders the meaning of life and the seemingly intentional stream of events braided into the lives of inhabitants of Guardia while reforesting the Southern Continent for four hundred years. Sophisticated as this idea seems, the being is only named "[[Entity]]". Little else is known about it and little proof is given to its existence and role in the lives of Guardians.

==Government==
[[File:Guardia's_trial.png|thumb|The trial of Crono in the Castle of Guardia]]Guardia is ruled by monarchs and their successors; [[Guardia Castle]] is their seat. Surrounding cities are governed by [[Mayor's Manor|Mayors]] (also called Elders) who maintain fiefs for the crown.

A judicial system was introduced some time between [[600 AD|600 A.D]]. and [[1000 AD|1000 A.D.]] at the suggestion of the [[Chancellor]]; [[Queen Leene]] was kidnapped by [[Yakra]], who impersonated a royal official, and stricter government was needed. After rescuing Leene and [[Marle]], [[Crono]] is put on trial in the Present, represented by lawyer [[Pierre]], in the very system his actions inspired. Ironically, whether the court finds him guilty or innocent of kidnapping Marle, he is thrown in prison, pending execution. This suggests that while democracy blossoms in Guardia, there are still faults, as noblemen refuse to relinquish their power.

While Marle (also known as Princess Nadia) is the heiress to the throne in [[1000 AD|1000 A.D.]], little is known about how the throne and power exchanges hands. Marle is descended from [[Queen Aliza]], who is descended from [[Leene]]. King Guardia XXXIII is spoken of as the 33rd descendant of the throne. The Kings seem to rule with the most authority.

[[File:Guardia Crest.png|thumb|left|200px|Guardia's Royal Crest]]Usually, males marry into the family. An exception was made when [[Queen Leene]] married [[King Guardia XXI]], as a female heir may not have been available. The line proceeded with males marrying in all the way to Marle, who married Crono (and by extension he became a regent). This system is evidenced elsewhere in the game. When [[King Zeal]] dies, Janus does not by default become King; rather, [[Queen Zeal]] remains in her position, not as dowager but as dignified ruler. (Note that this is mainly a coincidence) Sexism is also seemingly absent, as even [[Ayla]] was able to be chieftess in [[Prehistory]] due to her strength and merit and was willing to hand her office to Kino, her mate, in the event that she was unfit to reign, either due to death, terminal illness, or pregnancy. The Kingdom may be matrilineal but patriarchal. This possibility is wounded slightly by the fact that [[King Guardia XXXIII]] is referenced as the 33rd descendant of the throne; this simply may be a turn of phrase, however.

[[File:Guardia.png|thumb|180px|King Guardia XXI and Queen Leene in the Throne Room]]Under the idea that males traditionally inherit the throne, the son or daughter of [[King Guardia XXI]] and Queen Leene would have eventually produced [[Queen Aliza]], who would have had to marry back into the family (barring outright incest). This is fine, as twelve generations would have separated their genetics. This idea is supported by the fact that King Guardia XXI is definitely large and in charge during [[600 A.D.]] The royal family may also be extensive enough to allow varied descendants of Leene to exist.

==Etymology==
''Guardia'' is a Spanish noun for guard, defense, on the watch. On guard is a common phrase, in Spanish "''en guardia''".
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==Gallery==
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File:Guardia_600AD.png|Guardia- Rule of King Guardia XXI and Queen Leene (600 AD)
File:Guardia_Present.png|Guardia- Present (1000AD)
File:Guardia_1999AD.png|Guardia - Before the Day of Lavos (1999 AD)
File:Guardia_2300AD.png|Guardia- Post Lavos (2300 AD)
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