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|image    = [[Image:Frog.jpg|200px|Frog]]

|caption  = Official artwork of Frog by [[Akira Toriyama]].

|hometown = [[Porre]] / [[Cursed Woods]]

|age      = in his 40s

{{nihongo|'''Frog'''|カエル|Kaeru|"Kaeru" in the Japanese version}} is a knight from the [[Middle Ages]] in {{CT}}. His real name is '''Glenn'''. He was presumably a squire under [[Cyrus]], a "Knight of the Square Table." (This pun only exists in the SNES/PS version.) Glenn had a notably close, although platonic, friendship with [[Queen Leene]].  

He later witnessed Cyrus's death at the hands of [[Magus]], and shortly afterward, was transformed into an anthropomorphic frog by the dark mage. Frog dedicates his life to protecting [[Queen Leene]] and vows to avenge Cyrus by killing Magus. Blaming himself for failing to be strong, Frog is depicted as chivalric but mired in regret over the past. He is the true bearer of the [[Masamune]], an ancient sword whose offensive capabilities against magic users is Magus's major weakness. Frog can later put Cyrus' ghost to rest, regaining his courage and clearing his conscience, and he has the opportunity to either defeat or ally himself with Magus. Frog wields a broadsword and can learn "[[Water]]" magic once he meets [[Spekkio]]; like [[Marle]], he also features a few healing techs.

==Appearance==

==Biography==

===Childhood in Guardia===

Glenn was born in [[Guardia]], possibly in [[Truce]] or [[Dorino]]. His closest friend was Cyrus, who was several years his senior. The children in his home town often teased him for reasons unknown. Glenn never fought back since it hurt him emotionally to try and hurt another. Cyrus told him he was too soft.

===The Squire===

In the end, Glenn came to Guardia to serve as Cyrus' squire. He journeyed with Cyrus on many adventures, including a battle the [[Toad King]] which yielded the retrieval of the [[Hero's Badge]]. Glenn and [[Leene]] became close friends, the young queen always fearing for his safety.

[[File:Frog_FMV2.jpg|thumb|left|Frog and [[Crono]] in the FMV of the [[PlayStation]] release. ]]

===The Battle with the Fiendlord===

In c. 590 AD, Cyrus and Glenn departed to face the Fiendlord [[Magus]]. Together, they traveled to the top of the [[Denadoro Mountains]] to claim the [[Masamune]] from [[Masa & Mune]]. Cyrus single-handedly managed to defeat the twin [[Mystic]]s, and they offered him use of the sword out of admiration for his skills.

===The War with the Mystics===

Since then, Glenn (now calling himself "Frog") has fought a one-man war against the Fiendlord's armies. He is consumed with regret and self-loathing over his weakness in the fight against Magus, and continues to blame himself for Cyrus' death. He dwells alone in a hidden grotto deep within the [[Cursed Woods]].

===The Kidnapping of the Queen===

Ten years later, Frog learns that the Mystics have kidnapped Leene, and goes in search of her. He calls off the search when [[Marle]] is found in [[Truce Canyon]] and is mistaken for the Queen. Continuing his investigation, he knows that the queen is still in danger. He arrives at [[Manolia Cathedral]], where he meets up with [[Crono]] and [[Lucca]] and discovers the cathedral to be a secret [[Mystic]] base. Together, the three of them defeat the boss [[Yakra]] and rescue both the queen and the [[Chancellor]], whom Yakra had been impersonating for quite some time.

===The Hero Returns===

Along the way, Frog lost track of the Hero's Badge, the magic sigil that showed one's true strength and aided the wielder of the Masamune. The badge is found by [[Tata]], who is taken to be the new Hero.

===The Battle in the Fiendlord's Keep===

Crono, Frog, and their ally proceed to the [[Magic Cave]], the only way to reach the [[Fiendlord's Keep]]. Finally taking hold of the Masamune, Frog uses its awesome power to cleave the foot of the mountain in two, opening up the long-sealed pathway to Magus.

===Facing Magus===

It is up to the choice of the player whether to slay Magus or allow him to join the company. (The canon is that Frog spares him.) Frog sheaths his blade, saying that killing Magus would not return Cyrus nor give him back his life.

==Side Quests==

===The Hero's Grave===

==Endings==

Several endings of the game, particularly those that show the departure of the main characters back to their own time periods, have two variants based upon Frog.

Defeat Lavos after giving the Masamune to Frog, but before fighting Magus, and the ending sequence will begin at [[Lucca's House]]. The group will celebrate their victory over Lavos. In the middle of the party, Frog slips away, saying he has unfinished business. The scene then switches to Magus' Castle. Frog moves through the Castle, easily killing Slash, Flea, and Ozzie. He moves through the castle traps and confronts the keep's master, Magus. The two battle to the death, knowing one of them will not walk away alive.

The sequence ends with a unknown silhouette perched on top of the keep. It is never revealed whether it is Frog (who has had the spell broken by Magus' death) or Magus who walked away the victor of the duel.

An ending exclusive to the FMV of the [[PlayStation]] release depicts Frog transforming back into a human male. A large ceremony including all of the nobles of the court and the royal guard is held for him, and the King, wielding a jewel-encrusted sword, knights him.

==Abilities==

Frog is a very skilled swordsman (er, swordsfrog), able to fight multiple enemies with ease. Upon meeting [[Spekkio]], which can happen any time after the Masamune is reforged, Frog learns to use [[Water]] magic. He is also able to summon forth a powerful, giant frog to trample his enemies. Frog's ability to deal out large amount of physical damage, heal, and inflict magic damage causes fans to consider him one of the most useful characters in the game.

Frog's element is water, so he takes extra damage from fire attacks.

{{Frog Single Techs}}

==Translation Differences==

Frog's Japanese name Kaeru is a pun as this can be read both as "frog" (蛙) or the verb "to transform, to change" (変える).

In the English translation Frog speaks in a grandiose, semi-Shakespearean manner, using words such as "thou," "thee" and "shalt," though strangely no one else from his era speaks that way—including Frog himself when shown in flashbacks as Glenn. Its interesting to note that in the Japanese version, he does not speak with the "Middle Ages Accent", and instead talks rather rudely(often cursing). Ironically Frog's old English speaking style has been removed from Chrono Trigger DS and adheres to his original speech in the Japanese version.

In ''[[Chrono Cross]]'', a similar-looking but unrelated character named [[Glenn (Chrono Cross)|Glenn]] appears who was named after Frog. He also possess a Tech named X-Strike, similar to the one performed by Crono and Frog of the same name.

==Gallery==

{{Chrono Trigger}}