Guardia

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Kingdom of Guardia
The Kingdom of Guardia in 600 AD
Time Period	600 AD 1000 AD
Notable inhabitants	Nadia King Guardia XXXIII Queen Leene King Guardia XXI Chancellor Crono Lucca Frog Ozzie Cyrus

The Kingdom of Guardia is the primary human kingdom in the world of Chrono Trigger. 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 12,000 BC 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. It is unclear whether the calendar is actually based off of the founding of Guardia, or if another important event occured the same year.

From circa 580-600 AD, the Kingdom was embroiled in a battle against the race known as Fiends 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 Chrono Cross, 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.

Etymology

Guardia is a Spanish noun for guard, defense, on the watch. On guard is a common phrase, in Spanish "en guardia".

Government

Guardia is ruled by monarchs and their successors. A judicial system was introduced some time between 600 AD and 1000 AD at the suggestion of the Chancellor due to Queen Leene's kidnapping by Yakra. After Leene's resure, Crono is put on trial, 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 Nadia is the hieress to the throne in 1000 AD, little is known about how the throne and power exchanges hands. Marle is descended from 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.

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. (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.

Under the idea that males traditional inhert 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.