The male, Ryld, didn't really feel included or welcomed in the society but they weren't hostile, just more concerned with bHalistra/b then with him. But I haven't read a lot of other books concerning Eilistraee settlements. b....../b Also, Hawaii has taken advantage of blower/b prices, better quality, and/or more consistent supply on many food products from the outside. This is also true of many other communities or states. Do California or New York State feed themselves? ...