Game Power! Beyond Oasis #3: Go East Young Man, Yeah!

After defeating the gnarly Black Skull and recruiting Efreet, I ventured back to the castle and was told that an enemy army was amassing on the eastern shore, beyond the water palace. Why the king couldn't just send a troop of well-armed and combat-trained soldiers instead of a lone swordsman, I do not know, but I also agreed to continue the investigation, so off I go!

The trip took me back across familiar scenery. My destination is the eastern shore, which is only accessible via bridge that was blocked by a huge, unmelting spire of ice! Thanks to the nearby campfire, I was able to summon Efreet to my cause and he made quick work of the roadblock.

The ruins that lay before me were teeming with enemy soldiers, armed to the teeth with explosives and various sharp objects.

When I made it to the docks, there was a huge ship tied to the moor. And standing there before it was the enemy commander; Covered head to toe in heavy gold-plated armor and equipped with a  huge mace and defensive shield. A battle ensued, and unfortunately for the man within, his limited mobility made him an easy kill for someone as nimble as I.

With the shore-bound foes defeated, I was able to make use of the chaos and confusion and sneak aboard the ship. It almost seemed too easy.

I quietly made my to the ship's bow, where I encountered a pair of Gargoyles. Both creatures fell without much trouble, with one being kicked into the sea and quickly disappearing beneath the surface, lost forever to the depths.

After the creature's defeat, Silver Armlet appeared and after a brief dialogue, they disappeared to the northwest.

I took control of the ship and steered in the direction that Silver Armlet had gone in.