Gate of Memoirs/Frontal Assault

In a different Elysia, Crown Prince Gortius readies his army for the final assault against the Northern Pirates.
Elysia: Return of the Heir Episode 1—The Northern Campaign—
Portrait 	Dialogue
Music: "Tree of Gaia"	Music: "Tree of Gaia"
 	
*In a different time where no outer gods threatened to ravage the lands with their ill-directed wrath,
*life for Elysia and its surrounding neighbors was peaceful—pockmarked only by petty squabbles over land, and occasional barbarian tribes.
*The Elysian royal family has ruled with a just and fair hand for generations, with King Radmuhl currently seated upon the throne.
*Crown Prince Gortius, a stalwart man of twenty-five winters, has shown the iron strength of his father,
*while his sister Estia, a soft-spoken young princess of fifteen, was allowed to pursue her studies in the healing arts.
*Though the undisputed heir to Elysia's throne, the crown prince was far more interested in leading the military than the court.
 	
*The latest in a string of skirmishes all along the Northern seas have led Gortius to personally helm an army
*to the edges of their empire to evict the invading pirates.
 	
*The Elysian fleet braved the treacherous waves of the Howling Break where the Northern pirates dared to test the strength of their borders.
 	
*Among them, one woman stood out—a brilliant and brave commander by the name of Miriam.
*Although she was half-Alethi, an arcane magic-wielding people viewed with thinly veiled suspicion,
 	
*her Elysian father allowed her a position in the royal army, where the crown prince himself fell head over heels in love with.
*This is where their tumultuous romance begins—in the eye of a storm.
Portrait 	Dialogue
Music: "To the Top"	Music: "To the Top"
 	
—The Howling Break
 	
*Gortius: Commander. How are preparations?
 	
*Miriam: The army is assembled and waiting, my lord.
 	
*Gortius: Excellent. Stand by until I give the signal.
 	
*Miriam: Aye!
 	
*Gortius glances around before taking a step closer to Miriam.
*Gortius: The final phase of our offensive is in but an hour. This will be our last push against the pirates.
*Gortius: Are you prepared?
 	
*Miriam: I am always prepared.
 	
*Gortius: Elysia is proud to have the service of a dutiful and loyal soldier such as yourself, Commander.
 	
*Gortius: Truly an admirable paragon among our ranks.
 	
*Miriam: This is not the most appropriate time for outright flattery, my lord.
 	
*Gortius: Mm...There are some words worth saying now, before it's too late.
*Gortius: ...Truth be told, I wanted to see you before dispatch.
*Gortius: I would part the seas to find you if anything untoward happened.
 	
*A small, shy smile blooms on Miriam's face as Gortius gently holds her hands—a chaste show of affection.
*Miriam: Then, my lord, I suggest we win.
 	
*Gortius: Ha! You're delightful.
 	
*The two share a tender moment before stepping back to a more respectable distance.
*Along the shores, the Elysian fleet is lined up in a somber, intimidating wall.
Music: "The Hunter"	Music: "The Hunter"
 	
*Their previous clashes had managed to push the pirates back from their initial foothold in the Lowlands,
*and with their flagship, the Queenswrath, helming the fleet, even the pirates' self-appointed leader must bow to their might.
*With a grave nod at his captain, Gortius issues the order, and crosses the gangplank.
*A rousing horn breaks across the gloom of the early morning fog, and the Crown Prince raises his sword to the sky.
 	
*Gortius: May the Light guide us unto victory. We sail!