Magus's Origin
A prince of Zeal turned sorcerer, driven by revenge against Lavos and grief for his lost sister.
Magus is a powerful sorcerer who leads the Mystics in 600 AD against Guardia. His seclusion conceals a long-lost past; he was formerly known as Janus, the young prince of the Kingdom of Zeal, which was destroyed by Lavos in 12,000 BC. The incident sent him forward through time, and as he ages, he plots revenge against Lavos and broods over the fate of his sister, Schala.
Quick Facts
- Real name
- Janus
- Also known as
- Magus
- Origin
- Kingdom of Zeal
- Relation
- Brother to Schala
Lore & Background
Magus, originally named Janus, was the young prince of the Kingdom of Zeal, a civilization that thrived in 12,000 BC. When Lavos destroyed Zeal, Janus was sent forward through time. He eventually became the powerful sorcerer who leads the Mystics in 600 AD, waging war against humanity. His true motivation is revenge against Lavos, the extraterrestrial parasite that ravages the world in 1999 AD, and he broods over the fate of his sister, Schala, who was lost in Zeal's destruction.
Reader's Guide
Magus is a playable character in Chrono Trigger, though he is initially the main antagonist in 600 AD. He leads the Mystics against Guardia, but his true goal is to defeat Lavos. To recruit him, players must choose not to fight him in his castle; instead, they can later find him at the End of Time. Magus uses powerful shadow magic and can learn Techs like Dark Bomb and Black Hole. He can also combine with other characters for Double and Triple Techs. His personal story ties directly to the Kingdom of Zeal, which players explore in 12,000 BC. There, they learn of his past as Prince Janus and his connection to Schala. The game's multiple endings include scenarios where Magus's fate varies, depending on player choices.
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