Crono! Oh, Crono, you're back! We... We were all waiting for you to come back. You can't... Don't ever leave us like that again! A lot of things happened, Crono. While you were away... First, we...and then... And after that I... so we... But... Crono! Are you even listening? There's so much I still have to tell you.
A new species is about to be born on this planet -- an alien life-form even more evolved than the old Lavos! At the darkness beyond time, the weakened Schala came under the influence of Lavos, and the two became one entity. It is now up to you, the one whom the Frozen Flame has chosen as its '"arbiter"'... You alone can decide how the new Lavos, which has encaged Schala within it, will evolve from here! Your actions will determine whether in the future all time is devoured by Lavos, sending the world into everlasting death. Belthasar foresaw this was going to happen, in his world in the year 2300. And he was determined to prevent it from happening, no matter what it took... The Chrono Cross... It alone can combine the sounds of the planet that the six types of Elements produce! The melody and harmony that brim within all life-forms... Use the '"song of life"' to heal her enmity and suffering... We entreat you, Sergre! Please save Schala... Please! Use the song of life to heal her enmity and suffering... You're the only one that can do it!
Marle is a character in Chrono Trigger. She is the princess of Guardia. Her real name is Princess Nadia, and she is often at odds with her father, the King. Born in 984 A.D. Later in the game, an optional sidequest fleshes out the troubles between Marle and her father.
This dropdown contains the synopsis of Marle’s story. Read at your own risk as you may be spoiled otherwise!
Bored of royal life in the castle, she slips out to the Millennial Fair held at Leene Square in Truce. Here, she meets Crono but conceals her royal status from him. As the two enjoy the many games and foods at the festival, namely lollipops, which are her favorite, Marle tries out Lucca's Telepod, which reacts with her pendant and creates a time Gate, sending her to 600 A.D. Using her pendant, Crono travels back in time to rescue her. Shortly after arriving in Truce Canyon, Marle is either confronted by a search party or arrives at the Middle Ages version of Guardia Castle and is mistaken for her ancestor, Queen Leene, due to their parallel features and personality. Marle, quite humored by the misconception, plays along until Crono finds his way into the castle. Marle does not reveal her identity immediately to Crono but instead seeks an audience with him in the castle's private chambers. There, she reveals her identity. As the two are talking, a glowing green aura encompasses Marle and she evaporates in a spray of sparks. Stunned, Crono flees the room, bumping into Lucca in his haste. Finding her way to him via the Gate Key, she explains that Marle is, in fact, a Princess from their own time period and she realizes that this time period's kingdom has mistaken Marle for her kidnapped ancestor. Marle's ancestor, Queen Leene, went missing many days prior to Marle's arrival in the Middle Ages. A search party was called to find and rescue the Queen, but as Marle intervened in this time period and was mistaken for Leene, the search party was called off. Thus, the King and Queen did not produce an heir that would later mother Marle and created a grandfather paradox. Shortly after, the two hear the Chancellor mention that Queen Leene is hidden inside the Manolia Cathedral, west of the Castle.
To fix the timeline and bring Marle back, the two infiltrate the Cathedral, which is overrun by strange creatures and rescue Leene from Yakra who impersonated the royal Chancellor and held the Queen hostage in attempts to terrorize the monarchy. Marle, Crono, and Lucca return to their proper time period only to learn that a search party was called to find Marle, who was believed kidnapped by Crono. Using her authority, Marle demands the guards unhand Crono, but the Chancellor (of this time period) quickly overrules her. Placed on trial, Crono is accused of abducting Marle in attempts to thwart the throne, very similar to the event he attempted to resolve four hundred years in the past. Many scenes from the Millennial Fair play a role in this trial, but despite the verdict, Crono is imprisoned, pending execution.
Meanwhile, Lucca busts him out of jail and together they flee the Castle. Marle meets up with them and together, they take off for Guardia Forest, chased by Royal Guards and the Chancellor with the latter about to carry out Crono's death sentence himself. A Gate awaits them in the forest, and they use it to travel thirteen hundred years into the Future. After the team investigates Trann Dome, looking for a portal to take back to their proper time period, Robo joins the party. From this point forward, Marle's role in the story is optional. The player can decide to involve her or not. Including her introduces a plethora of different dialogue.
After the legendary Rainbow Shell is retrieved from Giant's Claw and stored in the Castle Vault, Marle's Father, King Guardia XXXIII is accused of selling the heirloom which was scheduled to be unveiled at the Moonlight Parade as stated in an ancestral will. The King claims he was not aware the artifact even existed. Marle, to prove her father's innocence, locates the shell in the basement of the Castle and brings a shard of it to the courtroom. The Chancellor, impersonated by Yakra XIII, attacks the party for ruining his scheme to usurp the throne. After he is defeated, the King and Marle share a touching scene where the King reveals hidden facts about the day her mother, Queen Aliza, died of a fatal illness. For the first time in years, Marle calls her father "daddy", and their problems are reconciled.
The PlayStation version of Chrono Trigger includes an FMV scene at the end that shows Crono and Marle getting married. While a second FMV depicts the fall of Guardia Kingdom in the year 1005 A.D, it is unknown what happened to Marle during this event, although if Doan is her descendant, she probably survived. In the sequel, Chrono Cross, Marle's fate is hinted at in Radius's statement about the Kingdom of Guardia was no longer being peaceful; she makes a cameo appearance alongside Crono and Lucca as ghosts at the Dead Sea and Opassa Beach.
Classification: Time Traveler, Archer, Party Member
Species: Human
Occupation: Princess
Status:Unknown (The fate of Marle after the ending of Chrono Trigger is unknown with Chrono Cross alluding to Crono and Lucca being killed by Lynx and Harle but with no direct confirmation being given. Along with this, in Chrono Cross there exists a Crono, Lucca, and Marle all deceased from a timeline where they lost to Lavos, no longer existent)
Alignment:Neutral Good (Crono and his team are time traveling warriors who want to prevent a future where Lavos destroys everything, with their methods being noted as selfless due to them preventing a disaster from a time period they technically wouldn't even be apart of since it's far away from their time)
Codex Statistics
Key:Early Game | Pre-Vortex | Post-Vortex
Tier:8-B | High 6-A. Higher with Epoch, 2-C with the Chrono Trigger | At least 2-C
Stamina:Superhuman (Was able to keep fighting through continuous battle sequences without tiring. Even at 1 HP they can still attack at full strength), Higher with various equipment (Various equipment increase stamina)
*Bronze Bowgun: Bronze Bowgun is Marle's starting weapon in Chrono Trigger. It raises her attack by 3.
Iron Bowgun: Iron Bowgun is a weapon in Chrono Trigger. It is the second weapon for Marle, and boasts an attack power of 15.
Silver Bowgun: The Silver Bow (also known as Lode Bow in the SNES/PS version) is one of Marle's Bows in Chrono Trigger. With an attack power of 20.
Bandit's Bow: The Bandit’s Bow is an item in Chrono Trigger and is Marle's fourth bow. It raises her attack power by 25.
Shaman's Bow: The Shaman's Bow is a weapon in Chrono Trigger. With an attack power of 40, it is Marle's fifth bow.
Dreamstone Bow: Dreamstone Bow is Marle's sixth-level bow in Chrono Trigger. It raises her attack by 60.
Comet Bow: Comet Bow is Marle's seventh-level weapon in Chrono Trigger. It's shaft is described to strike like meteorites, and it raises her attack by 80.
Sonic Bow: Sonic Bow is a weapon in Chrono Trigger. It is the eighth bow for Marle. It raises her attack by 100 and inflicts the status effect stop.
Siren's Kiss: Siren's Kiss is a weapon in Chrono Trigger. With an attack power of 140, it is Marle's ninth bow. It has a base critical hit rate of 40% and inflicts the status effect slow.
Stardust Bow: Stardust Bow is a weapon in Chrono Trigger (DS). Designed as a bow for Marle, it inflicts Confuse and has an attack power of 150. It is described to strike like falling stars.
Valkyrie's Bow: Valkyrie’s Bow is a Bow in Chrono Trigger. With an attack power of 180, it is the eleventh bow used by Marle. It has a base critical hit rate of 40%.
Venus Bow: Venus Bow is a weapon in Chrono Trigger (DS). It is Marle's best bow, and will always hit for 777 damage, no matter the enemies defenses.
*Hide Cap: Hide Cap is the first headgear available in Chrono Trigger. It is the starting equipment for Crono, Lucca, and Marle with a defense of 3.
Bronze Helmet: Bronze Helmet is the second available helmet in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 8.
Iron Helm: The Iron Helm is headgear in Chrono Trigger. It is the 3rd helmet in the game and is usable by Crono, Marle, Lucca, Robo, Frog, Ayla, and Magus. It has a defense of 14.
Porrean Beret: Porrean Beret is headgear in Chrono Trigger. Increasing defense by 17, it is the 4th helmet in the game and only female characters can equip it.
Stone Helm: Stone Helm is headgear in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 20.
Triceratopper: The Triceratopper is headgear in Chrono Trigger, able to be worn by anyone. It has a defense of 23.
Platinum Helm: Platinum Helmis headgear in Chrono Trigger. Increasing defense by 29, this helmet can be worn by any character.
Clarity Cap: The Clarity Capis headgear in Chrono Trigger. It is equip-able by all playable characters. It has a defense of 30 and prevents the status effect confuse. Noted to heightens the wearer's senses.
Memory Cap: The Memory Cap is headgear in Chrono Trigger. It is equippable by everyone. It has a defense of 30 and prevents the status effect lock. Noted to guards the wearer's memories.
Time Hat: The Time Hat is headgear in Chrono Trigger. It is equippable by all playable characters. It has a defense of 30 and prevents the status effect stop and slow. Noted to stabilize the flow of time.
Aeonian Helm: The Aeonian Helm is headgear in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 33.
Dark Helm: The Dark Helm is a headgear in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 35 and halves damage of attacks under the shadow element.
Haste Helm: The Haste Helm is headgear in Chrono Trigger. It halves the time between turns. During battle, the Haste Helm will cause the user to glow with a red aura. It has a defense value of 35 and provides the benefits of the spell Haste at all times.
Rainbow Helm: The Rainbow Helm is a headgear in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 35 and halves damage of attacks under the light/heaven element.
Mermaid Helm: The Mermaid Helm is a headgear in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 35 and halves damage of attacks under the water/ice element.
Vigilant's Hat: The Vigilant's Hat provides immunity to all negative status effects, such as Sleep and Confusion. It has a defense stat of 36 and is noted to be imbued with divine protection.
Guardian Helm: The Guardian Helm is headgear in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 38 and comes with the passive effect of Auto-Protect, reducing physical damage by 1/3.
Prismatic Helm: Prismatic Helm is headgear in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 40, raises magic defense by 9 and grants immunity to status effects.
Ozzie Pants: Ozzie Pants is headgear available in Chrono Trigger. Although the name states this item is pants, it is equipped as a headgear. This can be equipped to any character. It raises defense by 45, however the downside is that it inflicts auto-confuse on the wearer and simultaneously drains HP over time.
Reptite Tiara: Reptite Tiara is headgear available in Chrono Trigger. It raises defense by 35 and increases magic by 5.
Angel's Tiara: Angel's Tiara is a helmet found in the Nintendo DS version of Chrono Trigger. It provides haste and status immunity to any female wearer. Stated to grant divine protection.
*Hide Tunic: Hide Tunic is Crono and Marle's default armor in Chrono Trigger. It is a tunic sewn from lightweight hides. It has a defense of 5.
Padded Vest: Padded Vest is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It is Lucca's default armor and it can equipped to all characters. It has a defense of 10.
Maiden's Suit: Maiden's Suit (also known as MaidenSuit in the SNES/PS version) is an armor in Chrono Trigger. Only female characters can equip this armor. It raises defense by 18.
Iron Suit: Iron Suit is an armor in Chrono Trigger. This armor is equippable to all of the characters. It has a defense of 25.
Titanium Vest: Titanium Vest is an armor in Chrono Trigger. This is the default armor for Robo and equippable by all of the characters. It has a defense of 32.
Golden Suit: Golden Suit (also known as Gold Suit in the SNES/PS version) is an armor in Chrono Trigger. This armor can be find in a chest in Denadoro Mountains and is equippable to all of the characters. It has a defense of 39.
Ruby Vest: Ruby Vest is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 45 and halves damage of attacks under the fire element.
White Vest: White Vest is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 45 and absorbs 50% of damage of attacks under the light/heavens element.
Black Vest: Black Vest is armor in Chrono Trigger. It is wearable by everyone. It has a defense of 45 and absorbs 50% of damage of attacks under the shadow element.
Blue Vest: Blue Vest is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It is wearable by everyone. It has a defense of 45 and absorbs 50% of damage of attacks under the water/ice element.
Red Vest: Red Vest is an armor in Chrono Trigger. Wearing this vest boosts immunity to Fire magic by 100% and allows the wearer to absorb 50% of would-be damage.
Mesozoic Mail: Mesozoic Mail is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It is wearable by everyone. It has a defense of 52.
Mist Robe: Mist Robe is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It is wearable by Marle, Lucca, and Ayla. It raises defense by 54.
Luminous Robe: Luminous Robe (also known as Lumin Robe in the SNES/PS version) is an armor in Chrono Trigger. Lucca, Marle, and Ayla can wear this robe. It raises defense by 63.
Radiant Plate: Radiant Plate is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It is wearable by Crono, Robo, Magus, and Frog. It has a defense of 64.
White Plate: The White Plate is an armor in Chrono Trigger that serves the same function as the White Vest. It has a defense of 70 and it absorbs 100% of light attacks.
Black Plate: Black Plate is armor in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 70 and it absorbs 100% of shadow attacks.
Blue Plate: Blue Plate is armor in Chrono Trigger. Anyone can equip it. It has a defense of 70 and it absorbs 100% of water/ice attacks.
Red Plate: Red Plate (also known as Red Mail in the SNES/PS version) is armor in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 70 and it absorbs 100% of fire attacks.
Platinum Vest: Platinum Vest is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It is equip-able by everyone. It has a defense of 71.
Ruby Armor: Ruby Armor is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It is usable by all characters. It has a defense of 78 and reduces fire element attacks to 20%.
Zodiac Cape: Zodiac Cape is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It is equippable by Marle, Lucca, and Ayla. It raises defense by 80 and magical defense by 10.
Reptite Dress: Reptite Dress is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It raises defense by 82 and magical defense by 10.
Saurian Leathers: The Saurian Leathers is an item given to the party upon completion of the Bridge Building Quest in the Lost Sanctum 65,000,000 BC. It can be worn by any party member, has a defense of 88, and increases Speed and Strength by +3.
Regal Gown: Regal Gown is an armor in Chrono Trigger. It has a defense of 90 and grants the effect Auto-Protect and Auto-Barrier.
Prismatic Dress: Prismatic Dress is an armor in Chrono Trigger. Upon completion of the The Rainbow Shell sidequest, the Rainbow Shell can be forged by Melchior into either three Prismatic Helm or one Prismatic Dress. It raises defense by 99 and grants the effect Auto-Barrier.
*Headband: The Headband is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Speed by +1.
Ribbon: The Ribbon is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Accuracy by +2.
Power Glove: The Power Glove is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Strength +2.
Guardian Bangle: The Guardian Bangle is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Stamina by +2.
Magic Scarf: The Magic Scarf is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Magic by +2.
Schala's Amulet:Schala's Amulet is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It grants immunity to status effects.
Speed Ring: The Speed Ring is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Speed by +3.
Acuity Ring: The Acuity Ring is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Accuracy by +10.
Power Ring: The Power Ring is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Strength by +6.
Magic Ring: The Magic Ring is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Magic by +6.
Barrier Ring: The Barrier Ring is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Magic Defense by +10.
Silver Earring: The Silver Earring is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Max HP by +25%.
Golden Earring: The Golden Earring is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Max HP by +50%.
Silver Stud: The Silver Stud is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It reduces MP costs by 50%.
Golden Stud: The Golden Stud is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It reduces MP costs by 25%.
Sight Scope: The Sight Scope is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It reveals enemy HP.
Rage Band: The Rage Band is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Counter rate by 50%.
Wrath Band: The Wrath Band is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Counter rate by 80%.
Third Eye: The Third Eye is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It doubles evasion.
Workman's Wallet: The Workman's Wallet is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It turns EXP into Gold.
Green Dream: The Green Dream is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It gives the passive effect Auto-Raise, allowing one to revive from death.
Berserker Ring: The Berserker Ring is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It gives the passive effect Auto-Berserk, where the attacker attacks randomly but increases their strength and defense in the process and Auto-Protect which creates a forcefield that reduces physical damage by 1/3.
Power Scarf: The Power Scarf is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Strength by +4.
Speed Belt: The Speed Belt is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Speed by +2.
Black Gemstone: The Black Gemstone is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It enables use of Eternal Darkness.
White Gemstone: The White Gemstone is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It enables use of Poyozo Dance.
Muscle Ring: The Muscle Ring is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Stamina by +6.
Flea Bustier: The Flea Bustier is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Magic Defense by +12.
Magic Crest: The Magic Crest is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Magic by +5 & Magic Defense by +5.
Power Crest: The Power Crest is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises Strength by +10 & Stamina by +10.
Sunglasses: The Sunglasses is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It boosts damage.
Prism Spectacles: The Prism Spectacles is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It grants a major damage boost.
Dragon's Tear: The Dragon's Tear is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It raises critical rate.
Nu Arcana: The Nu Arcana is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It may instantly reduce opponent's HP to 1.
Pontic Mirror: The Pontic is an accessory in Chrono Trigger. It counters non-water attacks 25% of the time
*Potion: Restores 50 HP.
Mid-Potion: Restores 200 HP.
Hi-Potion: Restores 500 HP.
Ether: Restores 10 MP.
Mid-Ether: Restores 30 MP.
Hi-Ether: Restores 60 MP.
Elixir: Fully restores HP and MP.
Turbo Ether: Fully restores MP.
Megalixer: Fully restores the entire party's HP and MP.
Panacea: Heals any status ailments.
Athenian Water: Revives a fallen ally with 50 HP.
Shelter: Fully restores HP and MP at rest spots.
Ambrosia: Restores HP or MP.
Lapis: Restores 200 HP to the entire party.
Barrier Sphere: Casts a barrier that cuts magical damage by 1/3.
Shield Sphere: Casts protect which cuts physical damage by 1/3.
Strength Capsule: Permanently increases strength by 1.
Magic Capsule: Permanently increases magic by 1.
Speed Capsule: Permanently increases speed by 1.
*Petal: Used for Ioka trading material.
Fang: Used for Ioka trading material.
Horn: Used for Ioka trading material.
Feather: Used for Ioka trading material.
Seed: Gives hope to the survivors in the Future.
Jetbike Key: Activates the jetbike in Site 32.
Pendant: Opens sealed doors/chests when imbued with the mammoth machine's energy.
Gate Key: Allows Crono to open time gates to travel through time.
Rainbow Shard: Proves the King's innocence.
Chrono Trigger: Helps in conjuring miracles.
Carpenter's Tools: Allows repairing of the Northern Ruins.
Spiced Jerky: Feeds the troops and guarantees happiness.
Dreamstone: Used to fix the Masamune.
Race Recorder: Records race times against Johnny.
Moon Stone: Turns into a Sun Stone with sunlight.
Sun Stone: Helps create ultimate equipment.
Ruby Knife: Required to destroy the Mammon Machine.
Yakra's Key: Frees the Chancellor from imprisonment.
Doppel Doll: A doll in the likeness of its owner can be used to revive people that were killed on a scale that not even time travel and bring them back.
Toma's Spirits: Helps you start the Rainbow Shell sidequest.
Golden Sand: Used to grow a golden tree.
Golden Hammer: Helps create bridge to Tower of the Ancients.
Prismastone: Two of these creates a Saintstone.
Saintstone: Turns into a Waystone with sunlight.
Reptmark: Grants you access to the village shrine.
Waystone: Brightens up the Primeval Fortress.
Godwood: Helps create bridge to Tower of the Ancients.
Steel Ingot: Helps create bridge to Tower of the Ancients.
Sturdy Vines: Used to create a ladder at Mount Emerald.
Hearty Lunch: Food for the Nu at Mount Emerald.
Rusted Blade: Creates the Icewyrm for Crono.
Lumicite: Creates the Elemental Aegis for Lucca.
*Dactyl: Dactyls are a form of transport in the Prehistory era of Chrono Trigger. They are winged reptiles that can be ridden. The chief of Laruba Village keeps the secret to riding Dactyls. When Ayla prepares to assault Tyranno Lair, she uses Dactyls to reach the mountaintop keep. Marle is able to use dactyls freely in Prehistory after defeating the Tyranno Lair. In the game, dactyls function like the Wings of Time (obtained much later) by allowing Marle to fly around the world and traverse oceans, mountains, and other barriers they could not cross on foot.
Epoch: The Epoch can access any of the key time eras in Chrono Trigger. The party initially seeks it after being sealed out of the Antiquity time period by Schala, following the advice of Gaspar. It does not rely on pre-existing Gates to operate. Once aboard the Epoch, Crono can access the Time Gauge. This gauge dominates the console of the Epoch and allows the pilot to select a destination time period Era. The Epoch is theoretically able to travel anywhere in time Era, the areas of note that the party usually travel to with it are Prehistory (65,000,000 BC), the Antiquity (12,000 BC), the Middle Ages (600 AD), the Present (1000 AD), the Apocalypse (1999 AD), the Future (2300 AD), and even the End of Time. At first, it operates the same way that the Gates do, depositing the travelers at the same physical location in different eras in time. This limits its use as a spatial transport. As shown in a cutscene, the Epoch possesses engines that cause it to hover in mid-air. The ship creates a time distortion directly in front of it, and the massive rockets at the rear of the ship propel it into the distortion. This has the effect of propelling the ship and its passengers forward, although they do not move in space at all. When the Epoch arrives at its destination in time, the lift engines shut down, lowering the Epoch to the ground in the same physical location. At a certain point in their adventure, the party loses the Epoch to Dalton. He modifies the ship with technology aboard the Blackbird, giving it the ability to fly. After he is defeated, the party regains use of the now flight-enabled Epoch. Using it, the time travelers can access any era or location in any point in time, which is necessary for certain side quests as well as reaching the Black Omen at any point in history.
Notable Techniques
Crows Bow Hit: If an enemy is right next to Marle instead of shooting them she will hit them with the hilt of her bow.
Cross Bow Shot: Marle shoots an enemy with her crossbow from long range.
Critical Hit: Marle shoots two crossbow's at once dealing massive damage to the enemy
Counter-Attack: When equipped with certain accessories Marle will counter when an enemy attacks her without taking up a turn.
Aura: Aura is Marle's 1st-level Tech and the first healing Tech of the game, Chrono Trigger. Aura heals approximately 50 Hit Points initially, but in its most powerful form, it heals up to 500 Hit Points. It can be used both in battle and outside of battle, through the menu. While effective to cast it alone, it also pairs with Crono's Cyclone Tech to perform Aura Whirl. Marle holds her arms out and an halo of blue light appears around her, then purple sparkles appear around the character whom the Tech was cast on. A high-pitched sound plays and the targeted character spins and their Hit Points heal.
Allure: Allure (also known as Provoke in the SNES/PS version) is Marle's 2nd-level Tech in Chrono Trigger. While seemingly ineffective, Allure draws enemy techs to Marle, provoking them to attack her instead of fellow party members. Allure is one of two non-offensive and non-healing techs to appear in a Triple Tech. Alongside Ayla and Lucca, she uses Allure to perform Poyozo Dance, a powerful tech with an innocuous and fun appearance, much like the animation for Allure. Additionally, she uses the Tech in conjunction with Ayla's Charm to boost the success rate of stealing valuable items from enemies. It is interesting that the two are paired together in this tech, and that both the rudimentary techs involved in it, rely on a sexual appeal to cast. As Ayla and Marle are distant relatives, this may be a way for the game designers to hint at their symmetrical personalities, or show that Marle's personality is somehow genetically inspired by her early ancestor. Marle giggles and turns around with a spin, then taps her bottom three times. With each tap, an odd sound effect plays.
Ice: Ice is Marle's 3rd-level Tech in Chrono Trigger, her first magic, and an enemy skill. Marle learns this upon meeting Spekkio. Marle holds her hands together and what looks like four pointy ice crystals circle in front of her. Then she holds her arms in front of her and a blue fire starts going towards the enemy, which the same crystals popping out of it as it goes. Upon hitting the enemy, a huge, blue-ish yet semi-transparent, ice chunk appears in front of the enemy, who is hit.
Cure: Cure is Marle's 4th-level Tech in Chrono Trigger. It's yet another one of Marle's healing Techs, being significantly stronger than Aura. Marle makes her casting pose, which involves her holding her hands together and her hair floating. Big, yellow sparkles circle in front of her and similar sparkles shower upon whom the Tech was cast on.
Haste: Haste is Marle's 6th-level Tech. Doubling an ally's speed, Marle learns Haste after acquiring 250 Tech Points. While Haste is a useful Tech, equipping the Haste Helm provides a single ally with a permanent speed boost, equivalent to the boost granted by Haste, until unequipped. When cast, Marle holds her hands together and sends a batch of sparkles into the air. Extending her hands out toward the target, a tickling clock appears above their head. While Haste is in effect, the afflicted character glows red.
Ice II: Ice II is Marle's 6th-level Tech and one of Magus' starting Techs. Also an enemy skill, Ice II is Marle's strongest offensive Magical Tech in the game. As Marle Holding her hands together, several sparkles of blue light, resembling snowflakes, orbit Marle. Following this, the screen turns blue and a blue ring bursts from her as two layers of jagged ice crash down on all opponents for moderate Water damage.
Cure II: Cure II is Marle's 7th-level Tech. It fully restores the Hit Points of one party member. While being able to cast Cure II, it can be used outside of battle through the game menu. It is the stronger version of Cure. Sparkles circle around then caster, and numerous sparkles shower upon the character this Tech is cast on.
Arise: Arise is Marle's 8th-level Tech and the ultimate healing magic in Chrono Trigger. As Marle spins and white sparkles circle around her, she closes her eyes and a strong beige light shines upon the knocked-out character. Three small, blond angels descend the pillar of light and flutter into the character, which is then revived and fully healed.
Aura Whirl: Aura Whirl is Crono and Marle's 1st-level Double Tech. Marle puts her healing Aura around Crono as he begins to spin it around the battlefield restoring a small amount of HP to all allies.
Ice Sword: Ice Sword is a Double Tech in Chrono Trigger used by Crono and Marle. In the move, Marle slowly floats up into the air, preparing an ice spell. Meanwhile, Crono readies his Cleave technique. Crono then leaps into the air and Marle sends her magic to Crono's blade as he comes down on the target, encasing it in a large ice crystal. The target then receives a large amount of Water damage.
Ice Sword II: Ice Sword II is a Tech used by Crono and Marle. In the move, Marle slowly floats up into the air, preparing an ice spell. Meanwhile, Crono readies his Cleave technique. Crono then leaps into the air and Marle sends her magic to Crono's blade as he comes down on the target, encasing it in a large ice crystal, immediately after, chrono uses his frenzy technique, cutting the ice crystal into four slices that slide horizontally. The target then receives a large amount of Water damage.
Antipode Bomb: Antipode Bomb is a Tech used by Marle and Lucca in Chrono Trigger. It can be used after Marle and Lucca meet Spekkio and obtain magical powers, then fight together in the same battle. This tech is the base form of Antipode Bomb II and Antipode Bomb III, its predecessors. Marle freezes the enemy in a large block of ice, and Lucca destroys the ice with an explosion centered on the enemy.
Antipode Bomb II: Antipode Bomb II is a dual Tech used by Marle, and Lucca. To perform, Marle must know Ice II and Lucca must know Fire II. Any time after learning Magic from Spekkio at the End of Time, Marle and Lucca can increase their Tech Points and eventually learn this tech. This is the stronger version of Antipode Bomb, and the weaker form of Antipode Bomb III. Marles freezes the enemy in a block of ice, and then Lucca uses her magic to boil the ice from them.
Antipode Bomb III: Antipode Bomb III (also known as Antipode 3 in the SNES/PS version) is a Tech used by Marle and Lucca in Chrono Trigger. To perform, Marle must know Ice II and Lucca must know Flare. Any time after learning Magic from Spekkio at the End of Time, Marle and Lucca can increase their Tech Points and eventually learn this tech. This is the stronger version of Antipode Bomb and Antipode Bomb II. The screen turns a deep, crimson-red. Several explosives occur, as the result of Lucca's Flare tech. While the orange orbs are exploding, the enemies struck by the tech flash blue, indicating that Marle has frozen them.
Ice Water: Ice Water is a Tech in Chrono Trigger used by Marle and Frog. Frog summons Water and Marle summons Ice inside of the bubble. Frog's bubble then pops, allowing water to envelope the screen.
Glacial Freeze: Glacial Freeze is a Dual Tech used by Marle and Frog. Marle casts and ice spell as Frog casts a water spell creating several giant glaciers to come and crash down on the enemy.
Double Cure: Double Cure is a double Tech in Chrono Trigger. It is used by Frog and Marle. When cast, several yellow sparkles surround the casters and targets, restoring all Hit Points and curing all Status Effects.
Aura Beam: Aura Beam is a Tech in Chrono Trigger, used by Marle and Robo. Marle casts aura on Robo who spreads it to everyone healing the entire party.
Ice Tackle: Ice Tackle is a Tech used by Marle and Robo in Chrono Trigger. Marle casts an ice spell on Robo who tackles into an enemy freezing them in ice.
Cure Wind: Cure Wind is a Tech used by Marle and Robo in Chrono Trigger. Marle casts cure on Robo who spreads it to everyone healing the entire party.
Twin Charm: Twin Charm is a double tech used by Marle and Ayla. Learned once Marle and Ayla learn Allure and Charm respectively, the two combine their feminine wiles to increase the success rate of Ayla's ordinary Charm tech. Wearing Alluring Top does not increase the likelihood that this tech will succeed. When cast, the two assume their usual tech stances and several pink hearts circle the screen before entering an enemy. If successful, a white box wrapped in red ribbon is thrown into Ayla's hands and the screen displays which item was looted. If unsuccessful, the two shake their heads side to side and no present will appear on screen.
Ice Toss: Ice Toss is a Double Tech used by Marle and Ayla in Chrono Trigger. This tech is the weaker alternative of Iceberg Toss. When cast, Marle summons one large chunk of ice to Ayla, who then breaks and throws the now smaller chunks at multiple clustered targets. A swell of blue energy erupts from the point of impact.
Iceberg Toss: Iceberg Toss is a Tech in Chrono Trigger. It is used by Marle and Ayla. Marle creates a giant glacier that she gives to Ayla who tosses it at an enemy causing massive ice damage.
Delta Force: Delta Force is a Triple Tech that is used by Crono, Marle and Lucca. It combines Lightning II, Fire II and Ice II to create a strong powerful tech. It deals 4000+ damage at its strongest form. In the tech, Crono, Marle, and Lucca slowly rise into the air while focusing their magic power. A triangular force is formed using their bodies as the three points with each of them sending their respective element upward, changing the triangle's colors. The triangle disappears, the trio float back down and the enemies receive a severe amount of Shadow damage.
Lifeline: Lifeline is a Triple Tech in Chrono Trigger. It is used by Crono, Marle and Robo once they learn Cyclone, Arise, and Laser Spin respectively. Similar to the Green Dream accessory, this tech allows the targeted ally to regain all of their Hit Points once defeated in battle. Crono, Marle and Robo focus their power and each send out a star into the sky. The screen turns a light golden hue as three angels descend and give each of them a blessing, enabling them to auto-revive once in that battle.
Frost Arc: Frost Arc is a Triple Tech that is used by Crono, Marle, and Frog in Chrono Trigger. It combines Cleave, Ice II, and Aerial Strike to create a strong powerful tech. During the attack, Marle readies an ice spell while Crono humorously leaps off of Frog's back into the air. Marle grants Crono's sword her magic as he creates one half of a cross coming down on the enemy. Frog then completes the other half. The enemy target receives heavy Water damage.
Final Kick: Final Kick is a very strong Triple Tech in Chrono Trigger. It is performed by Crono, Marle and Ayla. It deals more than 7000 damage in its strongest form. Ayla jumps into the air as Crono and Marle start their spells combining them together into a small orb that Ayla keeps knocking into it to have her powerful kicks supported by Ice and lightning.
Eternal Darkness: Eternal Darkness (also known as Dark Eternal in the SNES/PS version) is a Triple Tech that is used by Lucca, Marle, and Magus in Chrono Trigger. It combines Fire II, Ice II, and Dark Matter to create a strong, powerful, and the ultimate shadow triple tech.
Poyozo Dance: The Poyozo Dance is a Triple Tech learned by Ayla, Marle, and Lucca. The White Rock is the item that is needed to perform this Triple Tech. One of the three characters that participate in the move must have White Rock equipped, and the characters must already know Allure, Hypnowave, and Tail Spin. As the move begins, the three dance; Lucca spinning, Marle using Allure, and Ayla pounding the air. Then 3 triangles similar to that of the white triangle in Dark Matter appears and they start changing all colors of the spectrum. Meanwhile; Lucca, Marle, and Ayla will appear in random locations with different poses. A Poyozo Doll will appear and move around the screen as well. When the move is complete; the poyozo doll flies into the air and the three characters stand in their original positions.
Master Mune: Master Mune is a Triple Tech that is used by Marle, Frog and Robo in Chrono Trigger. It combines Arise, Frog Squash and Laser Spin to create a powerful tech.
Other
Standard Tactics: Marle's style of fighting is that of a mage & healer, with equipment she uses to defend from various physical attacks and magical spells. Marle is naturally better fighting with a team given her class so she normally will summon her friends across time to help her in combat and do various team attacks. If the enemy proves very powerful she might use the Epoch to ram it.
Weaknesses: As Marle's magic element is water/ice she is weak to the fire element. Though this is mitigated by various armors and headgears. She's also someone who does a lot of actions without thinking it through.
Note: The 50% of damage absorption does not mean they absorb 50% of the damage and take the other 50% of damage, it means that they convert 50% of the damage into health, while the other 50% is neglected.
Note 2: Marle's time paradox immunity is on a weaker scale as she is affected by time paradoxes during the beginning of the game, though this suggests it requires the direct death of her important ancestors in order for her to be truly affected.
References
↑[Young Woman] Beings that are born of dreams, must return to them... The power of Lavos can make hopes and dreams come true... [Young Woman] Born of dreams, returning to dreams...... Beings such as that exist as well. At times, human prayers and desires borrow the power of Lavos-sama and materialize.
↑[Young Woman] Beings that are born of dreams, must return to them... The power of Lavos can make hopes and dreams come true... [Young Woman] Born of dreams, returning to dreams...... Beings such as that exist as well. At times, human prayers and desires borrow the power of Lavos-sama and materialize.
