Izusa noticed as she approached cautiously that Iber had vanished again.  The tiny little feyling seemed to blink into invisibility, or something, any time there was anyone else around.  She had thought that it had only been around the other priestesses maybe, but no, the fairy was gone again.<strong> "A shop?  We don't get many travelers.  We get a few merchants that come through two or three times a month, but no, nothing like a general store.  Though im sure if you ask around town you'll find people willing to trade with you if you're looking for food, drink and the like.  Maybe go see Mahri, she's got a small forge, makes nails and spades and the like for anyone that needs them, maybe she could help you out."</strong><br/><br/>The woman seemed to be a bit hesitant to answer Izsua's question about priests however, and in fact raised a quizzical eyebrow.<strong>"Priest?  Masculine?  I heard some of the biggest cities got menfolk that are smart enough to preach the word of Pandora.  But out here menfolk are too few and far between to waste on scholarly stuff."  She paused and added a moment later, "Usually too thick as well."</strong><br/><br/>She looked up for a moment lost in thought,<strong> "An elder tho, someone you could ask questions?  Esszie, she's... well I wouldn't go so far as to say mayor, how about.... community leader?  She's been around a long time too.  If you've questions she'd probably be the one to ask.  This time of day?  Probably find her in the herb garden behind her house.  She's our herbalist as well, so, you know, smart one there."</strong><br/><br/>The farmer heaved a sigh and shook her head,<strong> "Ok, off with ya, you don't seem like you'll be much trouble and I gotta get back to work." </strong>She snorted once through her nose, but did wait to see if Izusa had any other questions before returning to her farm work.