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==General Information==
 
==General Information==
  
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===Information===
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===Game Information===
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====Chrono Trigger====
  
 
''Full Name'': Glenn<br>
 
''Full Name'': Glenn<br>
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''Japanese Name'': カエル ''Kaeru'' (Kaeru: meaning 'frog', 'to change', or 'to return')<br>
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''Theme'': [[Frog's Theme]]<Br>
 
''Age'': Indeterminate, late 20's to mid 30's<br>
 
''Age'': Indeterminate, late 20's to mid 30's<br>
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''Species'': [[Frog]]<br>
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''Species'': [[Frog (Species)|Frog]]<br>
 
''Home Time'': [[600 A.D.]]<br>
 
''Home Time'': [[600 A.D.]]<br>
 
''Home Area'': Indeterminate, probably [[Truce]] or [[Choras]]<br>
 
''Home Area'': Indeterminate, probably [[Truce]] or [[Choras]]<br>
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''Weapon Type'': [[Broadsword]]<br>
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''Weapon Type'': [[Sword#Broadswords|Broadsword]]<br>
 
''Weapons'': [[BraveSword]], [[Demon Hit]], [[FlashBlade]], [[Iron Sword]]. [[Masamune]], [[Pearl Edge]], [[Rune Blade]]<br>
 
''Weapons'': [[BraveSword]], [[Demon Hit]], [[FlashBlade]], [[Iron Sword]]. [[Masamune]], [[Pearl Edge]], [[Rune Blade]]<br>
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''Magical Element'': Water<br>
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''Magical Element'': [[The Four Elements|Water]]<br>
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''[[Single Techs]]'': [[Cure 2]], [[Frog Squash]], [[Heal]], [[Leap Slash]], [[Slurp]], [[Slurp Cut]], [[Water]], [[Water 2]]<br>
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''[[Single Techs]]'': ☆[[Single Techs|Cure 2]], [[Single Techs|Frog Squash]], ☆[[Single Techs|Heal]], [[Single Techs|Leap Slash]],[[Single Techs|Slurp]], [[Single Techs|Slurp Cut]], ☆[[Single Techs|Water]], ☆[[Single Techs|Water 2]]<br>
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''[[Double Techs]]'': [[Blade Toss]], [[Bubble Hit]], [[Bubble Snap]], [[Cure Wave]], [[Double Cure]], [[Drop Kick]], [[Frog Flare]], [[Glacier]], [[Ice Water]], [[Line Bomb]], [[Red Pin]], [[Slurp Kiss]], [[Spire]], [[Swordstream]], [[X Strike]] <br>
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''[[Double Techs]]'': [[Double Techs|Blade Toss]], [[Double Techs|Bubble Hit]], [[Double Techs|Bubble Snap]], [[Double Techs|Cure Wave]], [[Double Techs|Double Cure]], [[Double Techs|Drop Kick]], [[Double Techs|Frog Flare]], [[Double Techs|Glacier]], [[Double Techs|Ice Water]], [[Double Techs|Line Bomb]], [[Double Techs|Red Pin]], [[Double Techs|Slurp Kiss]], [[Double Techs|Spire]], [[Double Techs|Swordstream]], [[Double Techs|X Strike]] <br>
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''[[Triple Techs]]'': [[3D Attack]], [[Arc Impulse]], [[Delta Storm]], [[Grand Dream]], [[Spin Strike]], [[Triple Raid]]
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''[[Triple Techs]]'': [[Triple Techs|3D Attack]], [[Triple Techs|Arc Impulse]], [[Triple Techs|Delta Storm]], [[Triple Techs|Grand Dream]], [[Triple Techs|Spin Strike]], [[Triple Techs|Triple Raid]]
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Frog began his life as Glenn, the squire to [[Cyrus]], who served as Knight-Captain to [[King Guardia XXI]]. Glenn always looked up to the older warrior as a mentor and "big brother" figure, as they had been close childhood friends -- Glenn had been picked on as a child, and refused to fight back for fear he would hurt the offending kids. Glenn accompanied Cyrus on his journey to the [[Denadoro Mts]] and helped retrieve the mythical Masamune from its resting place atop the mountain peak. Prior to this, the two recovered the [[Hero's Medal|Badge of Courage]] from the [[Frog King]]. [[Ozzie]] and [[Magus]] attacked the pair in the mountains, and the dark wizard killed Cyrus outright; his last words to Glenn were to take care of [[Queen Leene]]. Before Glenn could take action, a mocking Ozzie persuaded Magus to transforming Glenn into a huge, anthropomorphic frog. Frog established a forest abode in the [[Cursed Woods]] and resumed service to the [[Kingdom of Guardia]]; in the [[Lavos Timeline]], Queen Leene was kidnapped and later rescued by Frog from the [[Cathedral]]. It is unknown what happened to Frog in this timeline afterwards, or whether he defended [[Zenan Bridge]]. In the [[Keystone Timelines]], Frog assisted [[Crono]] and [[Lucca]] in their rescue of Queen Leene, afterward departing to the Cursed Woods. After Crono brought him the resurrected Masamune, Frog joined the party for good. At the [[North Cape]], Magus offered Frog the chance to kill him in a duel. While the player has the option to kill Magus in Trigger, the sequels confirm Frog declined.
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Frog suffered from guilt most of his life over Cyrus's death. This was resolved in part during the [[Cyrus's Ghost sidequest]]. Frog was allowed to speak to Cyrus beyond the grave; the exchange inspired [[Masa & Mune]] inside the Masamune. He learned that a hero's power comes from within; specifically, from force of will (this was altered somewhat in the English translation of the game). It is unknown what became of Frog after the events of Chrono Trigger; the PSX version depicts him  returning to human form, while the SNES version suggests he remains a frog. Since Masato Kato personally supervised the PSX cut scenes, the accepted canon is that he became a human. We also know that Magus was planned to be in Chrono Cross, which means he is alive after Chrono Trigger. The solution is that apparently the spell was broken somehow. Glenn probably returned to Guardia and lived out his life peacefully, bequeathing the Masamune as an heirloom of Guardia.
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Frog was created after Square suggested that a non-human character be created for the party. Developers adapted a Toriyama sketch of a frog into the character (this information comes from the interview in [[Chrono Trigger: The Perfect]]). Frog's characterization was markedly different originally; he was not the formal knight Ted Woolsey made him out to be. Frog was a little more rough around the edges and direct, unafraid to speak his mind take a verbal potshot at his enemies. He also lacked the formal Medieval speech patterns. For instance, when Ayla asked Crono whether she could eat Frog, Frog originally insulted her outright, calling her the equivalent of an idiot. Seconds later, when asking about Magus, he remarked:
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More importantly, that pale-faced caped bastard wasn't there!?
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This characterization paints Frog as more of a cool, dashing adventurer. Translation thanks to KWhazit.
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Tech Learning:
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Slurp:        Already Learned<br>
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Slurp Cut:      15 TP<br>
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☆Water:        Learned from Spekkio<br>
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☆Heal:          160 TP<br>
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Leap Slash:    250 TP<br>
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☆Water 2:      400 TP<br>
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☆Cure 2:        600 TP<br>
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Frog Squash:  1000 TP
  
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Ayla's origins are unknown, though she may be an ancestor of [[Leah]]. Ayla assumed the title of Chief of [[Ioka Village]], as she was the strongest warrior in the tribe. Her people have been battling the [[Reptites]] for supremacy, so whenever she sees one, her first instinct is to fight them. Because of this, when she sees [[Crono]] and his party assaulted by the reptilian beings at the foot of the [[Mystic Mountain]], Ayla immediately acts to drive them all away. Then, when Crono and his friends join the fray, Ayla is mightily impressed by their strength, and invites them to feast with her tribe to celebrate their victory. A warrior of her tribe, [[Kino]], does not understand why his Chief would throw a feast for outsiders, and so when the celebration ends and the party is asleep, he steals their [[Gate Key]] and runs for the [[Forest Maze]]. Ayla's nobility prompts her to aid Crono in recovering the Key, but when they reach the Maze and corner him, Kino admits that he only took it out of jealousy, that he loves Ayla and was worried that she would choose Crono over him unless Kino did something. Once Ayla hits him over the head (literally) with the fact that she loves him, not Crono, he apologizes, but admits that the Key was stolen by [[Azala]] and the Reptites.
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Ayla helps Crono's group by giving them the [[Dreamstone]], which is necessary to forge the [[Masamune]]. Later, when the [[Laruba Village]] is attacked on Crono's second return to her era, she agrees to join Crono's party permanently. Ayla can always be trusted to take the most complicated of ideas and put them in the simplest possible terms; she has a limited vocabulary, but is highly intelligent for a cavewoman. She cannot use magic; the explanation given by [[Spekkio]] is that magic did not exist in her time. Chrono Cross suggests that one might interpret Spekkio's message to mean that her species has not been evolved through the [[Frozen Flame]] and [[Lavos]] yet due to contact in [[3,000,000 B.C.]], and she thusly does not possess the biological capacity for magic.
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[[Ultimania|Chrono Cross Ultimania]] states that [[Glenn]] was named after Frog, but this is not stated in the actual game.
  
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Ayla's fate is unknown, but it is probable that she returns to 65,000,000 B.C. to live out her life peacefully.
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====Radical Dreamers====
  
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===Name Origin===
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Frog is alluded to by [[Magil]] as the owner of the Masamune. Magil notes that Frog is not an enemy.
  
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Ayla is possibly named after a character in the book series "Clan of the Cave
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===Analysis and Theory===
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Bear" by Jean M. Auel. The character is prehistoric but somewhat intelligent; she is a Cro-Magnon girl taken in by Neanderthals. She learns to hunt, and eventually becomes a great leader, but is exiled after a resentful man becomes chief.
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===Theories===
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*[[Zenan Bridge (Defense in Lavos Timeline)]]
  
 
==Media==
 
==Media==
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===Images===
 
===Images===
  
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Ayla Sprite Sheet<br>
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Ayla awaiting Kino's ring in the PSX ending
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Image:Best_Cast.jpg|Cast
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Image:Frog sprites.gif|Frog Sprites
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Image:56960.png|Frog Attack Sprites (SpritersResource)
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Image:56845.png|Frog Techs (SpritersResource)
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Image:MiddlePresent Boy Sprites.png|Child Glenn Sprites
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Image:Young Glenn Sprites.png|Young Glenn Sprites
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Image:Human Glenn Sprites.png|Human Glenn Sprites
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Image:Glenns Metamorphosis.png|Glenn's Metamorphosis
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Image:frogbridge.png|Frog Watches the Epoch
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Image:ctpsxcronofrog.png|Crono and Frog (FMV)
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Image:Ctpsxfrog.png|Frog (FMV)
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Image:ctpsxherosgrave.png|Hero's Grave (FMV)
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Image:ctpsxmasamune.png|Masamune Power (FMV)
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Image:Best_Frog.jpg|Frog
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Image:Frog2.jpg
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Image:Frog3.gif
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Image:Best_Box_Art.jpg|Box Art
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Image:Best_Magic_Cave.jpg|Magic Cave
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Image:Best_Magus_Battle.jpg|Magus Battle
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Image:Poster1.jpg|Magus Battle (V-Jump)
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Image:T_Resting_at_Luccas.jpg|Resting at Lucca's
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Image:Frog5Fixed.png
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Image:CT Alpha Epoch Grill Raised.png|Alpha preview
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Image:CT Alpha Epoch Grill Regular.png|Alpha preview
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Image:CT Alpha Battle.png|Alpha preview
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Image:CT Alpha Frog.png|Alpha preview
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</gallery>
  
 
===Music===
 
===Music===
  
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''From'': [[Characters (Chrono Trigger)]]
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*[[Frog's Theme]]
  
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--[[User:ZeaLitY|ZeaLitY]] 17:46, 2 Jun 2004 (CDT)
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''From'': [[Characters (Chrono Trigger)]]<Br>
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''From'': [[Characters (Radical Dreamers)]]

Latest revision as of 05:04, 31 December 2013

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General Information

Game Information

Chrono Trigger

Full Name: Glenn
Japanese Name: カエル Kaeru (Kaeru: meaning 'frog', 'to change', or 'to return')
Theme: Frog's Theme
Age: Indeterminate, late 20's to mid 30's
Species: Frog
Home Time: 600 A.D.
Home Area: Indeterminate, probably Truce or Choras
Weapon Type: Broadsword
Weapons: BraveSword, Demon Hit, FlashBlade, Iron Sword. Masamune, Pearl Edge, Rune Blade
Magical Element: Water
Single Techs: ☆Cure 2, Frog Squash, ☆Heal, Leap Slash,Slurp, Slurp Cut, ☆Water, ☆Water 2
Double Techs: Blade Toss, Bubble Hit, Bubble Snap, Cure Wave, Double Cure, Drop Kick, Frog Flare, Glacier, Ice Water, Line Bomb, Red Pin, Slurp Kiss, Spire, Swordstream, X Strike
Triple Techs: 3D Attack, Arc Impulse, Delta Storm, Grand Dream, Spin Strike, Triple Raid

Frog began his life as Glenn, the squire to Cyrus, who served as Knight-Captain to King Guardia XXI. Glenn always looked up to the older warrior as a mentor and "big brother" figure, as they had been close childhood friends -- Glenn had been picked on as a child, and refused to fight back for fear he would hurt the offending kids. Glenn accompanied Cyrus on his journey to the Denadoro Mts and helped retrieve the mythical Masamune from its resting place atop the mountain peak. Prior to this, the two recovered the Badge of Courage from the Frog King. Ozzie and Magus attacked the pair in the mountains, and the dark wizard killed Cyrus outright; his last words to Glenn were to take care of Queen Leene. Before Glenn could take action, a mocking Ozzie persuaded Magus to transforming Glenn into a huge, anthropomorphic frog. Frog established a forest abode in the Cursed Woods and resumed service to the Kingdom of Guardia; in the Lavos Timeline, Queen Leene was kidnapped and later rescued by Frog from the Cathedral. It is unknown what happened to Frog in this timeline afterwards, or whether he defended Zenan Bridge. In the Keystone Timelines, Frog assisted Crono and Lucca in their rescue of Queen Leene, afterward departing to the Cursed Woods. After Crono brought him the resurrected Masamune, Frog joined the party for good. At the North Cape, Magus offered Frog the chance to kill him in a duel. While the player has the option to kill Magus in Trigger, the sequels confirm Frog declined.

Frog suffered from guilt most of his life over Cyrus's death. This was resolved in part during the Cyrus's Ghost sidequest. Frog was allowed to speak to Cyrus beyond the grave; the exchange inspired Masa & Mune inside the Masamune. He learned that a hero's power comes from within; specifically, from force of will (this was altered somewhat in the English translation of the game). It is unknown what became of Frog after the events of Chrono Trigger; the PSX version depicts him returning to human form, while the SNES version suggests he remains a frog. Since Masato Kato personally supervised the PSX cut scenes, the accepted canon is that he became a human. We also know that Magus was planned to be in Chrono Cross, which means he is alive after Chrono Trigger. The solution is that apparently the spell was broken somehow. Glenn probably returned to Guardia and lived out his life peacefully, bequeathing the Masamune as an heirloom of Guardia.

Frog was created after Square suggested that a non-human character be created for the party. Developers adapted a Toriyama sketch of a frog into the character (this information comes from the interview in Chrono Trigger: The Perfect). Frog's characterization was markedly different originally; he was not the formal knight Ted Woolsey made him out to be. Frog was a little more rough around the edges and direct, unafraid to speak his mind take a verbal potshot at his enemies. He also lacked the formal Medieval speech patterns. For instance, when Ayla asked Crono whether she could eat Frog, Frog originally insulted her outright, calling her the equivalent of an idiot. Seconds later, when asking about Magus, he remarked: 

More importantly, that pale-faced caped bastard wasn't there!?

This characterization paints Frog as more of a cool, dashing adventurer. Translation thanks to KWhazit.

Tech Learning:

Slurp: Already Learned
Slurp Cut: 15 TP
☆Water: Learned from Spekkio
☆Heal: 160 TP
Leap Slash: 250 TP
☆Water 2: 400 TP
☆Cure 2: 600 TP
Frog Squash: 1000 TP

Chrono Cross

Chrono Cross Ultimania states that Glenn was named after Frog, but this is not stated in the actual game.

Radical Dreamers

Frog is alluded to by Magil as the owner of the Masamune. Magil notes that Frog is not an enemy.

Analysis and Theory

Media

Images

  • Cast

  • Frog Sprites

  • Frog Attack Sprites (SpritersResource)

  • Frog Techs (SpritersResource)

  • Child Glenn Sprites

  • Young Glenn Sprites

  • Human Glenn Sprites

  • Glenn's Metamorphosis

  • Frog Watches the Epoch

  • Crono and Frog (FMV)

  • Frog (FMV)

  • Hero's Grave (FMV)

  • Masamune Power (FMV)

  • Frog

  • Frog2.jpg
  • Frog3.gif

  • Box Art

  • Magic Cave

  • Magus Battle

  • Magus Battle (V-Jump)

  • Resting at Lucca's

  • Frog5Fixed.png

  • Alpha preview

  • Alpha preview

  • Alpha preview

  • Alpha preview

Music

From: Characters (Chrono Trigger)
From: Characters (Radical Dreamers)

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