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|name = Kingdom of Guardia | |name = Kingdom of Guardia | ||
|image = [[File:600AD.gif|250px]] | |image = [[File:600AD.gif|250px]] | ||
|caption = The Kingdom of Guardia in | |caption = The world during the [[Middle Ages]], the Kingdom of Guardia located in the West. | ||
|year = [[ | |year = [[Middle Ages]] <br> [[Present]] | ||
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|people = [[Nadia]] | |people = [[Nadia]] | ||
[[King Guardia XXXIII]]<br> | [[King Guardia XXXIII]]<br> | ||
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[[Cyrus]]}} | [[Cyrus]]}} | ||
The '''Kingdom of Guardia''' is the primary human kingdom in the world of | 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== | ==Important Dates== | ||
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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 [[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 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. | 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== | ==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. | 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. | Vegetation also forested the continents again, until destroyed by Lavos. Later, it was re-corrected by the time-travelers. | ||
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==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
Although a [[Cathedral]] exists in the Middle Ages, there is no evidence or reference to god(s) within | 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== | ==Government== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
''Guardia'' is a Spanish noun for guard, defense, on the watch. On guard is a common phrase, in Spanish "''en guardia''". | ''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== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery widths="120"> | <center><gallery widths="120"> | ||
File:Guardia_600AD.png|Guardia- Rule of King Guardia XXI and Queen Leene (600 AD) | |||
File:Guardia_600AD.png|Guardia- Rule of Queen Leene (600 AD) | |||
File:Guardia_Present.png|Guardia- Present (1000AD) | File:Guardia_Present.png|Guardia- Present (1000AD) | ||
File:Guardia_1999AD.png|Guardia - Before the Day of Lavos (1999 AD) | File:Guardia_1999AD.png|Guardia - Before the Day of Lavos (1999 AD) |
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