The following is an excerpt from the Winds of Numa Sera Graphic Novel Script written by Morgan Rosenblum, which as you can see serves as a clear road map to direct the artist on exactly what to illustrate on each page.
PAGE 4 Large ⅔ splash PANEL 1 with two inset panel Large main panel: We’re on the top of a hill overlooking the Hillgren township and it’s fort (which is under attack) in the far distance. In the foreground atop the hill, we see the backs of Iddy and one of his bannermen on horseback, as they oversee the battle from a far. We are not meant to get a clear idea of how big Iddy’s army is (yet) , as the rest of his men are out of frame behind them. Iddy and his bannerman are having a conversation with one another as they look on the battle from a far. IDDY I’m tired of Father sending me to do the Empress’ dirty work. Meanwhile my sister gets to drink and mingle with the nobles. BANNERMAN Yes, my lord. Inset panel 1 Reverse shot, from their torsos up - to show them from the front/angle so we can see their faces closely. We still don’t want to reveal their army behind them yet. Iddy is complaining about his father while the other bannerman’s attention is squarely on the battle. IDDY It’s like we were born in the wrong bodies. BANNERMAN Yes, my lord. IDDY What I wouldn’t give to trade places with her right now. BANNERMAN