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'''Magic''' is a force learned by mankind around the time of [[Antiquity]]. In ''[[Chrono Trigger]]'', it is used to perform powerful offensive and defensive spells in combat.
[[File:AntipodeFixed.png|thumb|right|[[Marle]] and [[Lucca]] using [[Antipode Bomb]], a magical [[Double Tech]]. ]]
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a force learned by mankind around the time of [[Antiquity]]. In {{CT}}, it is used to perform powerful offensive and defensive spells in combat. In {{CC}}, Magical abilities are called [[Element]]s. Magic is practiced in {{RD}} by both [[Gil]] and [[Serge (Radical Dreamers)|Serge]]. Any time Serge attempts Magic, he fails due to a lack of preparation and nervousness. Gil, however, uses magic fluidly and frequently.  


==History==
==Origin==
===Origin===
Roughly 3,000,000 BC, humans came into contact with a [[Frozen Flame|piece of Lavos]]. This initiated a genetic alteration that would lead to the evolution of human beings to be able to use magic.


It is unclear exactly when human beings first discovered magic. It was after 60,000 BC, but before 12,000 BC. By 12,000 BC, magic was in common use by humans, and the world was segregated based on ability to wield it: the [[Enlightened Ones]], who could use magic, and the [[Earthbound Ones]], who could not. The Enlightened lived on the floating islands of the Kingdom of [[Zeal]], while the Earthbound huddled in caves on the world's surface - looked down upon by the Enlightened and often being recruited forcefully to do the latter's will.
When human beings discovered magic, it separated mankind into two classes: the [[Enlightened]], and the [[Earthbound]]. The Enlightened lived on the floating islands of the Kingdom of [[Zeal]], while the Earthbound huddled in caves, trying to keep out the cold of the last Ice Age.


At first, magic was very strong, enabling powerful mages - like the [[Gurus]] - to bring to life strange and inherently magical beings that they later called [[Fiend]]s (or Mystics, as in the SNES/PS version).
At first, magic was very strong, enabling powerful mages - like the [[Gurus]] - to bring to life strange and inherently magical beings that they later called [[Mystic]]s.


===Downfall===
==Downfall==
Sometime after the downfall of Zeal, magic fell dead from the hands of mankind. Only Fiends were still able to use magic, making them very dangerous in the war against [[Magus]] in the [[Middle Ages]].


===Reawakening===
Sometime after the downfall of Zeal, magic fell dead from the hands of mankind. Only Mystics were still able to use magic, making them very dangerous in the war against [[Magus]] in the [[Middle Ages]].
[[Crono]], [[Marle]], and [[Lucca]] - all from [[1000 AD]] - were able to learn magic by visiting [[Spekkio]], the Master of War, at the [[End of Time]]. Later on, [[Frog]] is able to learn magic as soon as he becomes a party member again; thus, making it possible to obtain magical abilities before fighting [[Magus]].


It is unknown if this means that magic itself has been reawakened or if these four can use it simply because they met Spekkio. After the floating cities of Zeal crashed into sea and continent, most magic-wielding Englithened Ones perished. A scant few survived. These survivors probably bred into the population of Earthbound Ones in [[Algetty]] and [[Last Village]]. After many generations, magic likely bred out of the gene pool, or its genes were recessive; thus, while genotypically remaining in chromosomes of descendants, phenotypically, magical blood diluted or never appeared in offspring at all. Frog's ability to cast magic asserts this claim. Enlightened Ones typical have blue hair, and the Earthbounds, light to dark brunette and blond. Mixed offspring may have a combination of the two: green hair. Glenn has green hair. The party members from [[Present ]][[Guardia |Guardia]] are descendants of the Last Village tribes, thus magical genes must exist in their DNA, even if dormant. Spekkio could have amplified that affinity, or woken the dormant genes.
==Reawakening==
 
[[Crono]], [[Marle]], and [[Lucca]] - all from [[1000 AD]] - were able to learn magic by visiting [[Spekkio]], the Master of War, at the [[End of Time]].


==Elements==
==Elements==
There are four elements in magic:
There are four elements in magic:
*[[Light]], also known as Heaven / Lightning)
*[[Light]], also known as Heaven / Lightning)
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*[[Shadow]], which is the combining of multiple elements
*[[Shadow]], which is the combining of multiple elements


==Spells==
==Magic Spells==
 
Every character in [[Chrono Trigger]] save [[Ayla]] and [[Robo]] can use magic, either naturally (as in the case of [[Magus]]), or by visiting [[Spekkio]]. They are signified in the character's Tech list by a star (*) to the left of the name.
Every character in [[Chrono Trigger]] save [[Ayla]] and [[Robo]] can use magic, either naturally (as in the case of [[Magus]]), or by visiting [[Spekkio]]. They are signified in the character's Tech list by a star (*) to the left of the name.


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===Crono===
===Crono===
Crono learns magic on the first trip to the [[End of Time]]. His natural element is [[Light]].
Crono learns magic on the first trip to the [[End of Time]]. His natural element is [[Light]].


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===Marle===
===Marle===
Marle learns magic on the first trip to the [[End of Time]]. Her natural element is [[Water]], but she manifests it as [[Ice]].
 
Marle learns magic on the first trip to the [[End of Time]]. Her natural element is [[Water]], but she manifests it as Ice.


Offensive magic:
Offensive magic:
*[[Ice (Tech)|Ice]]
*[[Ice]]
*[[Ice II]]
*[[Ice II]]
Defensive magic:
Defensive magic:
*[[Cure]]
*[[Cure]]
*[[Haste]]
*[[Cure II]]
*[[Cure II]]
*[[Arise]]


===Lucca===
===Lucca===
Lucca learns magic on the first trip to the [[End of Time]]. Her natural element is [[Fire]].
Lucca learns magic on the first trip to the [[End of Time]]. Her natural element is [[Fire]].


Offensive magic:
Offensive magic:
*[[Fire (Tech)|Fire]]
*[[Fire]]
*[[Fire II]]
*[[Fire II]]
*[[Flare]]
*[[Flare]]
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===Frog===
===Frog===
Frog learns magic after you bring him to the [[End of Time]] after reforging the [[Masamune]]. His natural element is [[Water]].
Frog learns magic after you bring him to the [[End of Time]] after reforging the [[Masamune]]. His natural element is [[Water]].


Offensive magic:
Offensive magic:
*[[Water (Tech)|Water]]
*[[Water]]
*[[Water II]]
*[[Water II]]
Defensive magic:
Defensive magic:
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===Magus===
===Magus===
Being from [[Antiquity]], Magus can naturally use magic. All of Magus' [[Tech#Magus|Techs]] are magical. His natural element is [[Shadow]].
Being from [[Antiquity]], Magus can naturally use magic. All of Magus' [[Tech#Magus|Techs]] are magical. His natural element is [[Shadow]].


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Defensive magic:
Defensive magic:
*[[Barrier]]
*[[Barrier]]
==Non-magical Techs that use the Magic stat==
Some [[Tech]]s that are not classified as Magic nevertheless have elements associated with them and use the Magic stat when calculating their damage (or healing power). They follow their user's innate element when applicable.
===Crono===
*[[Wind Slash]]
===Marle===
*[[Aura]]
*[[Allure]]
===Lucca===
*[[Flamethrower]]
*[[Hypnowave]]
*[[Napalm]]
*[[Megaton Bomb]]
===Frog===
*[[Slurp]]
===Robo===
*[[Cure Beam]]
*[[Laser Spin]] - [[Shadow]] elemental.
*[[Heal Beam]]
*[[Proximity Bomb]] - [[Fire]] elemental.
*[[Electrocute]] - [[Light]] elemental.
===Ayla===
*[[Kiss]]
*[[Charm]]
{{CT Techs}}
[[Category:Chrono Trigger]]
[[Category:Chrono Trigger]]
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[[Category:Chrono Trigger Techs]]
[[Category:Magic]]

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