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−	[[Image:Belthasar_portrait.png|left]]	+	[[Image:Belthasar_portrait.png|left]] Aha! You've touched upon a fine point in Chrono history, and something that doesn't quite fit with evidence in other time-traveling situations. Whereas the heroes can change their own destinies and circumstances and be unaffected in nearly all situations, Marle seems to fall to some incident due to the disappearance of Leene. However, Leene is neither dead, and nor do future events rearrange based on possibilities alone! What then has caused her poor fate? Well, consider: she does not disappear until Crono arrives at her room, and does not reappear until the same is done. If she had not disappeared, Leene would have been killed, leading to a true problem in history. If Marle entered the gate, as soon as she disappeared within it, the effects would have instantly manifested themselves; Crono wouldn't have had a chance to even think about saving her before time would have reflowed through the past. Guardia wouldn't exist in 1000 A.D. as it had - Crono and Lucca would probably not exist as they do. If the effects apply instantly to Marle, why are Crono and Lucca immune? Thus, it seems that this is not a temporal paradox, but divine intervention of sorts. Hah! I see your eyes rolling as you recall the popular explanations of "A wizard did it!" However, this is true. Had these events not transpired, the machinations of the effort to stop Lavos would have never materialized. Thus it is rational to believe the Entity intervened, conveniently before Crono's eyes, to spark him on his glorious adventure. You may not still believe it, but the signs do point to arbitration.

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February 25, 2005 - Belthasar has the floor!

Welcome to the first Chrono Compendium mailbag. To make things interesting, questions will be handled by in-person characters from the Chrono series -- and what better way to kick it off than to feature the man who kicked off Chrono Cross? The Guru of Reason's here to take questions and comments. Remember, if you'd like to have an inquiry featured in the mailbag, just e-mail chronocompendium@gmail.com. With every ten e-mails, we will release a mailbag.

Let it commence!

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1. From John:

This was the only email address I could find on your site, so I hope it's the right one...anyway, I've got a question concerning the Chrono Trigger Prerelease Soundtrack off of the Compendium. I downloaded the entire set, located near the bottom of the page at: http://chronocompendium.com/Term/Music_%28CTP%29 Unfortunately, the track '025 - Blackbird' was missing from this collection. I would like to know if you'd be willing to either email me the missing spc, or reupload the collection with the missing song included into it. Thank you for your time!

Well, John, this issue has been appropriately dealt with. After much effort, the Blackbird track was expressly extracted and added to the collection. I thank you for pointing this out; the music of the Prerelease is now complete, and available for all. Ho! Here you are: http://www.herograw.com/ocremix/Zeality/Chrono%20Trigger%20Prerelease%20Soundtrack.rar . Next!

2. From BlakKnightYuber:

Hello, myself and a friend are searching for a way to contact Mataso-san. We heard that he doesn't work with square anymore per se, but formed his own company. If this is true there must be a website for this company; if you know its address, or know someone who knows it, i'd appreciate it very much. Thank you!

Oh, you wish to contact the master? I have instructed FATE and Chronopolis to search for a method of communication. I have personally located this area: http://www.monolithsoft.co.jp/ ; upon further inspection, it seems a contact address was left at monolith@monolithsoft.co.jp . Nay, the powers of language fail me in this regard -- you must find a translator or seer of some kind to actually mail them. But have hope, and good luck!

3. From Kain Highwind:

Hi, I have been playing Chrono games for about 6 years, and I have some questions about your site and the game.

1.Are you ever gonna change the site format from the Wikipedia format that is currently nused to another?

2. How did Atropos get reborn?

3. How did Chrono die exactly? Was he trying to do an extra powerful Luminaire or something?

PS, I love your site!

Six years! A fine, distinguished venturer you are in the realm of the Chrono series. I have assessed the situation here, and can report that though MediaWiki shall most likely remain the system of the site, a frontend, or perhaps a different layout are in store. Firstly, we must complete the archival of information in the Encyclopedia, however! Lend your assistance, if possible. Secondly, Atropos! The answer lies in the fine mechanics of time -- workings and aspects that anyone can grasp if they try. You see, when the heroes of time restored the future, the timeline and events in which Atropos was cruelly reprogrammed and defeated were rewritten. No longer was the vile Mother Brain in power (I notice the FATE display is giving me the evil eye as I write this), and Atropos was free to carry on a peaceful life, even participating in this research institute. And we then come to Crono. Recall that the moody Magus himself could not even take Lavos down by himself -- nay, the glory of the Entity's orchestration was a team effort to quell the alien invader. Crono too bravely attempted the battle himself, but the sudden, uncoordinated attack seemed to be his end. Thank you for your appreciation of this institution! It shall only grow and become better with time. (No pun intended, fellow temporal fans!)

4. From Sean:

My name is Sean Finklea and I was wondering if you knew how to get in touch with square. I am writing a story that I'm most likely going to publish and it contains Chrono Trigger/Cross references. I need to find out if I'm writing this in vain.

A tough inquiry! While copyright law dictates that most usage is illegal, fan sites such as this facility are allowed to operate. However, I would venture to hold that publishing material would not be allowed. I have searched the website of http://www.square-enix.com/ , but I have not found a method of contact not involving warranty information or technical support. If you register, you will have access to the Live Support part of the site; I am not sure what that privilege entails, but give it a try! Onward.

5. From Kenshin Himura:

One of the few things I never understood about CT was why Marle disappeared in 600 AD Guardia. I don't know for sure if there was an actual reason for it or if it just happened so Crono would have to go find Lenne, but I figured if anyone could answer it it would be you and the rest of the Compendium staff.

Aha! You've touched upon a fine point in Chrono history, and something that doesn't quite fit with evidence in other time-traveling situations. Whereas the heroes can change their own destinies and circumstances and be unaffected in nearly all situations, Marle seems to fall to some incident due to the disappearance of Leene. However, Leene is neither dead, and nor do future events rearrange based on possibilities alone! What then has caused her poor fate? Well, consider: she does not disappear until Crono arrives at her room, and does not reappear until the same is done. If she had not disappeared, Leene would have been killed, leading to a true problem in history. If Marle entered the gate, as soon as she disappeared within it, the effects would have instantly manifested themselves; Crono wouldn't have had a chance to even think about saving her before time would have reflowed through the past. Guardia wouldn't exist in 1000 A.D. as it had - Crono and Lucca would probably not exist as they do. If the effects apply instantly to Marle, why are Crono and Lucca immune? Thus, it seems that this is not a temporal paradox, but divine intervention of sorts. Hah! I see your eyes rolling as you recall the popular explanations of "A wizard did it!" However, this is true. Had these events not transpired, the machinations of the effort to stop Lavos would have never materialized. Thus it is rational to believe the Entity intervened, conveniently before Crono's eyes, to spark him on his glorious adventure. You may not still believe it, but the signs do point to arbitration.