Schala
Princess of Zeal, bound to fate and time.
Schala is a character from the Kingdom of Zeal, an era visited in Chrono Trigger. She is the daughter of the fairy king in initial character sketches, though this concept was reworked. In the final game, she is a princess of Zeal with a connection to the pendant and the time gates. Her actions are central to the game's plot, particularly involving the Ocean Palace and Lavos.
Quick Facts
- Affiliation
- Kingdom of Zeal
Lore & Background
Schala is the princess of the Kingdom of Zeal, a floating continent in 12,000 BC. She is the daughter of Queen Zeal and the sister of Janus (who later becomes Magus). Schala possesses a pendant that reacts with Lucca's teleporter, creating a time Gate that sends Marle to the Middle Ages. In the Ocean Palace, when the party confronts Lavos, Crono sacrifices himself to save his friends, resulting in his death. Schala's fate is intertwined with Lavos; she is present during the Ocean Palace incident.
Reader's Guide
Schala is a non-playable character in Chrono Trigger. She is encountered in the Kingdom of Zeal during the 12,000 BC era. Her pendant is crucial to the plot, as it reacts with Lucca's teleporter to create a time Gate. She is present during the Ocean Palace incident, where Crono sacrifices himself. She is not mentioned in relation to the character Kid or any events beyond Chrono Trigger.
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