Radical Dreamers Condensed Plot Summary

Zeality
December 24 2005

This plot summary is for Radical Dreamers, and will start by explaining the backstory and then elaborating on the actual quest featured in the game. Remember that Radical Dreamers is currently outside the main continuity of the Chrono series plot, and that Cross is the official sequel.

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A Bittersweet Resolution

When Crono was killed at the Ocean Palace and Zeal fell during the events of Chrono Trigger, Schala survived the incident and felt responsible for the destruction of her kingdom. She became gravely distraught, and only desired to die. The Frozen Flame (a shard of Lavos that came off his shell when he crashed), which had been interred in the Mammon Machine, lay near to her. Feeling her wish, it subsequently scattered her memories and unaged her to an infant, then sent her thousands of years through time to the modern era (after 1000 A.D.). In the interim, the Frozen Flame was presumably held by the Kingdom of Guardia, which probably fell around the time the infant Schala was introduced to the modern era. There, the infant was adopted by Lucca and named Kid; Lucca gave Kid a Time Egg for safekeeping as she grew up. Lucca also told Kid about the Frozen Flame, a powerful artifact that she wanted to bury with a fallen comrade someday. Kid promised to one day acquire the Frozen Flame so it could be buried with Lucca's friend (presumably Crono, who probably wasn't revived after his death in the Radical Dreamers dimension).

The Aristocrat Lynx

In a different land called Gerzbuehle, a governer named General Viper Viper (real / first name Zorander) presided over the Regionna outlands and resided in a mansion known as Viper Manor, which was unknowingly constructed over ruins of Zeal from long ago. Viper was protected by an elite force known as the Acacia Dragoons, including three mighty warriors -- Merkid, Gorba, and another man who bears a similarity to Radius. Viper eventually fathered Riddel, who came to be a beautiful laddy. In addition to the Dragoons, a few Goblins also came to work at the Manor, including Esmeld, a learned creature who had a fling with Riddel. Last among the inhabitants of the Manor was a Porre spy, Vera. General Viper had many successes in combat, and eventually came into possession of the Frozen Flame (presumably after the Fall of Guardia). One day, the powerful aristocrat Lynx befriended General Viper and Riddel, and came to stay at the Manor. He orchestrated a violent coup with the aid of the unnamed Acacia mentioned above that resulted in the slaughter of countless Acacia Dragoons and Viper himself; only the unnamed warrior survived, and he was thrown in jail, where his mind degenerated into insanity. Lynx proceeded to forcefully court Riddel and enlist a fearful gropu of demons to defend the Manor from any incursions. For reasons unknown, he then murdered Lucca.

The Radical Dreamers

Kid, around 10 or 11 at the time, was infuriated and pursued Lynx to the Manor, where she tried to exact revenge upon him. She would have been killed had not a mysterious man named Magil whisked her away; in truth, this was Magus in disguise, who apparently learned the fate of Schala in 12000 B.C. and returned to the modern era to watch over his sister as Kid. Magil cared for her over the next few years as Kid grew up in the school of hard knocks and developed a taste for thievery. Meanwhile, a young musician named Serge struggled to survive in life as a drifter. Eventually, when Kid was 16, Magil and Kid came upon Serge in Regiorra, and the three united to form the Radical Dreamers -- the most infamous thieves in the world. With the aid of Magil's magic, they began ripping off the wealthy and developing a reputation. Kid never lost sight of her goal to steal the Frozen Flame, however, and when the Radical Dreamers learned that Lynx was in possession of it, they immediately journeyed to the Manor. At the same time, Porre began readying an assault on the mansion.

The Evening Infiltration

After dispatching a few panthers outside the Manor, the three Radical Dreamers infiltrated its innards in search of the Frozen Flame. After searching around and almost getting caught in the study, the three entered an antique storeroom to find the Einlanzer, an ancient sword forged alongside the Masamune by Melchior, and Vera, the Porre spy. Vera healed the party, who then stumbled upon a robust set of doors -- the treasury. They then came to Lynx's quarters, where a Mirror of Whispers lay. They asked about a key to the treasury (while Serge asked for other information about Kid); the Mirror revealed that the key was stored in a purple book. The Radical Dreamers entered the treasury with the key in hand, and saw a fake replica of the Frozen Flame. After attempting to take it, they were ambushed by the elite Golbin security force. They escaped the battle unscathed, and received a hand-shaped plate from the leader. Placing the plate in a Mouth of Truth, they proceeded through an otherwise dangerous atrium and met Esmeld, the learned Goblin, in the Manor's armory. He provided the party with Himalayan Chimpanzee brand tea, and in exchange for a whimsical story gave the party the key to the Manor catacombs. There, they found the nameless warrior who betrayed General Viper. The old man mentioned something about Riddel, prompting the Radical Dreamers to search her room. However, they found Riddel in her quarters.

Revelation and Evanescence

Riddel provided information about the old man and the Einlanzer; the party subsequently retrieved the sword and used it to thwart a torture chamber. There, they found an Acacian Ring, which they set before the old man. The old man then revealed the trick to accessing the Manor's lower chambers -- that pulling the third candlestick in the ballroom would open up a passageway. By this time, the Mirror of Whispers confessed to the party that he had alerted Lynx of their presence, and destroyed himself out of guilt. The Dreamers forged on to the ballroom, and descended to the lower areas; there, they successful evaded a Devil's Circle. They soon happened upon ruins of the Kingdom of Zeal; the Frozen Flame sat in the cavernous chamber, and Lynx emerged to confront the party. A fierce battle ensued; Magil and Serge were incapacitated, while Kid was held and savaged by Lynx. Before she was to die, she gave Serge her Time Egg, which exploded in light. Serge was ejected temporarily outside of time, where he viewed many eras and his own personal history -- past, present, and future. After he returned to reality, he found Lynx ready to kill Kid. Fortunately, the Porre army burst in and secured the cavern. Lynx disappeared, and the soldiers then descended on the Radical Dreamers. Magil caused complete darkness to envelop the area however, and the three escaped outside. Kid ushered Serge to escape on his own, and not worry about her. She revealed that she had learned of her prior life as Schala, and that this knowledge was bigger than anything she had ever experienced. As she bid her goodbye, Serge attempted to follow her, but Magil held him back. Magil and Kid then disappeared. Serge recorded the events in his diary, and years later, still reminisced about that night...

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