Side questing and a balloon!

"Uh, dad...

Was that you? I was on my way to Tikarel, and a strange landmass appeared before me. I climbed onto it and instantly heard your flute. I walked more towards the center and saw you playing. And that's all you did. You didn't notice me, but I heard your voice. You said something about my destiny? What did that mean? Does it have anything to do with mom!

But, before that, I should tell you what I did before tonight. It was mostly sailing around the islands, looking for good stuff. I didn't find that legendary shield, but I definitely feel stronger. The Coral Sword helps so much.

When I went back to the Hermit, he told me the Sun Emblem was on that floating landmass in the sky. I've seen it a million times; how could you not? But I never thought I'd ever reach it. Although, I can't get there yet. Hermiy seems to know a way, but it felt pretty dumb. He told me to get a stool, my travel bed, and a fire pot. All of these were on his island, but I also needed a rooster weather vane. That was on Tikarel, and I hope Neeti's dad didn't mind me taking it.

When I got back, I saw Hermy's new tent. I didn't understand how this could get me into the air, but the surprises kept coming. I handed over the vane, and I saw something begin to rise from behind the tent. He put a balloon on my boat! I jumped in and took to the skies! I flew so high I could see the curvature of the earth! As I got closer to Sky Island, the whole thing started to break. I managed to reach the island, but the landing could have been better.

I skimmed through your old notebook. Mom fell from the sky? I get why you called her a princess, sure, but please say you didn't say anything stupid, like "did it hurt when you fell from heaven"?

Sky Island seems so odd. It's almost futuristic. There are pipes, spinning things, and a laser shooting statue! There are also direfolk! I fought my way through them and found a village. The guard was shocked to see me, but others were nicer. One told me to seek the chief. But I need to see about my wrecked boat...

- Your son

PS: Your voice told me you're still fighting Oceanhorn somewhere. Stay strong, dad. I want to see you again and yell at you because your sword sucks. I found our old home from Sky Island. Let's meet up there."

I got a bunch of hearts and all but one bloodstone. I should have gotten that fortieth before getting up there.