Thanks again for the information!
I did run into the merchant, not realizing that would be the last time. I did not have enough stuff and sadly missed my opportunity with him as he did seem to have a lot of nice items that was way out of my price range. I will need to find my target lock

that will help. I've been blasting the ballistics first than ducking behind cliffs, that's on the U-bend of the map. Past Raze's fortress entrance (which I had not tried any fortress yet). I believe I had killed off most of the imps along the cliffs and those birds. I haven't gone into any of the caves yet 'cept for the one behind the water fall, which I am collecting seeds and the one beside the waterfall which I did not succeed.
I have broken the barriers and was able to get into the bunker with out a problem.
I hadn't found anything in Sentinel Island that I was not able to reach before being a dragon, except that ship. On first arriving at Sentinel Island I was able to find places to force a jump to some ledges, it was where I took out most of my enemies and was able to find some things, such as the burning note. The ship I am having trouble with. I can land on it but am not able to find a way to leave it. Every spot I tried said I needed more room to morph into dragon and yet if I do not change, I am poisoned on hitting the ground. Any suggestions?
I will do those fortress in the order suggested. Can you please tell me which cave I would have more difficulty in. Also, how do I boost my dragon's defense and offense rate? Also, I do not have a high lock pick, I believe it is a three. Am I really missing out on the locks I cannot pick?