OOC
I've edited the IC post. For some reason I keep referring to a Wildspace Orrery as a Portal Locator. First, it used to be a Planetary Locator (the Portal Locator became moot when Crystal Spheres went away), and now it's more ...astronomical in function.
OK, first order of business will be the encounter, but, after that, you can:
-put the two ballistas together to make one working ballista (with no ammo)
-explore the cave
-examine the magic box
-Leave on your raft
-search for more goodies, such as ballista ammo.
I'll start the encounter tomorrow to give you folks a chance to discuss the week's findings.
Meanwhile, I have a new charcater in last stages, one is first stages, and one still TBD in regards to race and class. You'll be able to pick them up once you return to port, but a couple of them will need a couple days, so we ahve plenty of time.