Across the River/Script

On the World Map
''Leif's Liberation Army made its way to Manster through the pass formerly guarded by Fort Danzig. Before them stood the vast River Thracia, the largest river in the Thracian Peninsula. It was this river's water that blessed much of North Thracia with rich, fertile land. Just beyond its rapid waves, the city of Manster awaited...''

Opening Cutscene

 * Cowen: You've done plenty, Saias! Quickly, you must begone from here!
 * Saias: I shall do no such thing! I'll stay at your side until the end, Count!
 * Cowen: If you value me half as much as you claim, be silent and listen! Have you already forgotten how my only daughter, my Aida, gave her life to protect you from that fiend Manfroy? Surely your lonely childhood in that isolated monastery cannot have left your memory so easily... Yet hiding you in such a remote place was all I could do to shield you from him. I could scarcely contain my laughter when you finally came of age and were appointed a military officer at Manfroy's own suggestion—the fool didn't realize who you really were, having lost your trail years prior. Yet his mistake was your gain, and you set to honing your skills as a tactician with a passion knowing who Saias was, despite that not even I knew you possessed. So obvious was your talent that it only took you a decade to rise from a lowly officer to the Royal Bishop of House Velthomer. And for a brief time, you were so trusted by Emperor Arvis that Manfroy couldn't dare harm you, and I was able to rest easy. But that sanctuary has come to an end: with the power of Prince Julius behind them, the Loptr Church now wields more influence than the Emperor himself. You bear the brand of Fjalar, Saias—neither Prince Julius nor Princess Julia inherited her mark. That is why Manfroy fears you so. For the sake of Fjalar, for the sake of House Velthomer, you must live on to preserve that holy bloodline. The fact of the matter is this: you cannot die here, and so you must hide your true strength. More than just my life is at stake here!

(Scene switches to Reinhardt)


 * Reinhardt: It's been some time since last we met, Bishop Saias.
 * Saias: Commander Reinhardt! What are you doing here, milord? I'd heard Princess Ishtar had returned to Miletos—weren't you with her?
 * Reinhardt: I worry for my little sister... I've stayed behind to see to her safety. Besides, Lady Ishtar has no need of me any longer.
 * Saias: ...Did the princess really tell you that?
 * Reinhardt: She did. With a man as powerful as Prince Julius with her, she says, there's no reason for me to escort her as well.
 * Saias: …… Commander, this is difficult for me to ask, but... I've heard that Lady Olwen has defected to the rebels. Is this true?
 * Reinhardt: ...It is. But she's little more than a child. I'm certain she's being deceived by the enemy, somehow... If I can just speak with her, I know I can bring her back to her senses.
 * Saias: Mm... I know that you'll always see her as your little sister, but she's not quite so little anymore. She's a grown adult, Commander. She wasn't going to be the little girl chasing her big brother's coattails forever. How she lives her life is her choice to make. You must accept that.
 * Reinhardt: How Olwen lives her life... Bishop, do you mean to say that her path has split apart from mine?
 * Saias: Indeed... Though I do agree you should speak with her, if the gods give you a chance to do so.

(Scene switches to Leif)


 * Leif: The River Thracia... It's stunning just how vast it is. Its clean, shimmering waters are surely the blessing of Earth Mother Ethniu herself.
 * August: Indeed? I'm afraid its beauty is lost on me—I see only a river stained red with blood. True, the river has granted this land many blessings, but it also stirs greed in the hearts of men. Countless battles have been fought for control of this river—and now we find ourselves about to fight another. Take heed, my prince. The last king of Leonster—your very own grandfather, King Calf—was slain here.
 * Leif: That's right... My lord grandfather met his end at this very spot...
 * August: Ah, at the risk of sounding pedantic, King Calf didn't perish exactly here—he died on the bridge just south of here. He fell in battle when the Knights of Conote—Raydrik's men—suddenly turned against his army, shattering their formation. Now, bear in mind that the river is notoriously easy to defend, but near impossible to attack. The enemy has likely stationed powerful battalions here to halt our advance. I expect this battle will be our most difficult yet, Prince Leif. Steel yourself for what lies ahead...

Conversation (Olwen, Rinehart)
Olwen: “Rinehart! I knew you’d be here when I saw the Gelpritter…”

Rinehart: “Olwen… It’s good to see you again.”

Olwen: “Rinehart, I…”

Rinehart: “Don’t worry, we can talk later. For now, I’m just glad that you’re safe. We’ve been worried about you. Come, Olwen… Let’s go home.”

Olwen: “No…I can’t go back yet. I won’t return to Freeji until I rescue the kidnapped children from the clutches of the Lopto Church.”

Rinehart: “Please, Olwen… Listen to me. You’re my only sister. I don’t want to lose you!”

Olwen: “I made my resolve after thinking on my own, as another human being. This is my decision, Rinehart…even you won’t be able to change it.”

Rinehart: “In that case…we’ll be enemies. Are you willing to fight against me?”

Olwen: “If you insist on standing in our path, then…”

Rinehart: “Hm… I see you’ve made your resolve. Bishop Cyas was right, you really have grown up. Very well, then… Suit yourself. And this is my last gift to you. Take it!”

Olwen: “This… This is your most prized sword!”

Rinehart: “Yes… It was give to me by Lady Ishtar, but I have no need for it now. You should take it.”

Olwen: “But why? It seemed so…precious to you.”

Rinehart: “That’s enough talk. Now return to your own army, Olwen! If we meet on the battlefield again, I will show no mercy! Understood?”

When your units approach Cyas

If Coen is alive
Coen: “The enemy has come this far already… That’s enough, Cyas! Retreat!”

Cyas: “No, I wish to stay with you…”

Coen: “Silence! Are you telling me you can’t follow my orders? Now go!”

Cyas: “Wait, please! I just…”

If Coen is dead/captured
Cyas: “Lord Coen… Must I really…not die here…?”

When your units approach the castle

If Cyas hasn’t escaped yet
Cyas: “…All right, now! Drop the bridge! Give the Gelpritter the command to charge!”

If Cyas has escaped
Soldier: “Now! Drop the bridge!”

Rinehart: “They’re coming! All right, charge! Show the enemy the wrath of the Gelpritter! Keep them away from the castle at all costs!”

Fighting Coen
Coen: “You won’t advance any further!”

Defeating Coen
Coen: “The Empire…will not…lose… Gah!”

Releasing Coen
Coen: “…I have nothing to say.”

Fighting Rinehart
Rinehart: “This was meant to be… Forgive me…”

Defeating Rinehart
Rinehart: “So this…is…the end…”

Releasing Rinehart
Rinehart: “…Farewell…”

Fighting Cyas
Cyas: “Withdraw your blade… You are not strong enough to defeat me…”

After beating the map
August: “Finally…we made it across.”

Leaf: “A crimson river of blood… I think I know what you mean now.”

August: “…Blood that has been spilled once will never return. What is important is that we do not put that blood to waste. Now, Manster is just up ahead, Lord Leaf. We must hurry.”