End of Time (Chrono Trigger)
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The End of Time (Brink of Time in Japan) is a time period in Squaresoft's Chrono Trigger.
As its name implies, it is located in the extremely far future, represented by the infinity symbol in Epoch's time gauge. It is the point of least resistance in the space-time continuum. All lost time-travellers (such as those who enter a time warp in groups larger than three) end up here. Inhabited by only Gaspar and Spekkio, the End of Time is a dark and desolate place. However, it contains portals to all other time periods including the Day of Lavos and Crono can also park the Epoch there. The End of Time further features a rejuvenation point and a save point.
When Gaspar was banished to this period by Lavos, all that could be seen was swirling mist and emptiness. By the time the game's characters first arrive at the End of Time a little plaza has somehow appeared, complete with a terrace housing the portals, a chamber for Spekkio and a lamppost under which Gaspar stands and, more often than not, sleeps. From this vantage point, Gaspar can glimpse into any point in time.
The End of Time is first visited by Crono, Lucca, Marle and Robo when all four enter a time warp together. Gaspar explains things to them and the heroes are forced to leave one (and later more) team members there so they can escape, although they can swap party members from almost any point in the game. The End of Time is also the place where most of the characters can gain magic power from Spekkio and sometimes get hints on where to go next from Gaspar. In a game featuring frequent time travel, the temporal nexus of the changeless End of Time might be viewed as a "base of operations" of sorts for the heroes.