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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]] | ''[[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]] | ||
| − | + | 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. Though he was the superior swordsman of the two, he always humbly considered himself second to Cyrus. When King Guardia sent Cyrus to the [[Denadoro Mts]] to recover the lost [[Masamune]], Glenn accompanied 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]]. Unfortunately, the pair were attacked by [[Ozzie]] and [[Magus]], the powerful Dark wizard. Magus killed Cyrus outright; his last words to Glenn were to take care of [[Queen Leene]]. Before Glen could take action, a mocking Ozzie goaded Magus into 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 departed to the Cursed Woods. After Crono brought him the ressurrected Masamune, however, Frog joined the party for good. At the [[North Cape]], Frog was offered a final chance to kill Magus in a duel, but maturely declined. | |
| − | + | Frog suffered from guilt most of his life in not being able to alter the death of Cyrus and failing in his mission. 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. It is unknown what became of Frog after the events of Chrono Trigger; the PSX version depicts him outright as 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'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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Revision as of 03:06, 13 October 2006
Contents
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. Though he was the superior swordsman of the two, he always humbly considered himself second to Cyrus. When King Guardia sent Cyrus to the Denadoro Mts to recover the lost Masamune, Glenn accompanied 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. Unfortunately, the pair were attacked by Ozzie and Magus, the powerful Dark wizard. Magus killed Cyrus outright; his last words to Glenn were to take care of Queen Leene. Before Glen could take action, a mocking Ozzie goaded Magus into 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 departed to the Cursed Woods. After Crono brought him the ressurrected Masamune, however, Frog joined the party for good. At the North Cape, Frog was offered a final chance to kill Magus in a duel, but maturely declined.
Frog suffered from guilt most of his life in not being able to alter the death of Cyrus and failing in his mission. 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. It is unknown what became of Frog after the events of Chrono Trigger; the PSX version depicts him outright as 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'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 dude. 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
Radical Dreamers
Frog is alluded to by Magil as the owner of the Masamune. Magil notes that Frog is no enemy of his.
Analysis and Theory
Media
Images
- Frog Sprites
- Child Glenn Sprites
- Young Glenn Sprites
- Human Glenn Sprites
- Crono and Frog (FMV)
- Frog (FMV)
- Hero's Grave (FMV)
- Masamune Power (FMV)
Music
From: Characters (Chrono Trigger)
From: Characters (Radical Dreamers)
