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[[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. | [[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]] and [[1000 AD]] at the suggestion of the [[Chancellor]] | 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]], 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. | 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. 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 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. 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. | ||
