Money: You do not need to bring money into Avondale. All money, all currency, is useless here. Only the barter system exists for visitors. You may buy things on the mainland to exchange for local crafts. No barter is required for food or lodging.
As a suggestion, the Avondalians have become very fond of fortune cookies, which they find amusing. A box of fortune cookies can be exchanged for Avondale postcards and stamps. These items have become very collectable in the human world, which also amuses the Avondalians, although it baffles them as well.

Religion: There is no religion in Avondale, and no recognised church. You may visit the ruined Temple of Dana, no ceremonies are to be held there. In Avondale, everyone `lives in the God and Goddess' so there is no need for rituals or religious dogma.

Residency: Any application for residency on the isle must be approved by the Bard of Avondale. It is important to understand Avondalian concepts, however - you cannot 'own' land here, or hire anyone to work for you, and you must be aware that no money changes hands here, so all work you do will be free, and for the love of it. These concepts are very difficult for most mainlanders and visitors to come to terms with, so applications for residency are usually withdrawn.

The Avondale Eagle: This is a newsletter for supporters as well as locals. But as the islanders have no real concept of time as we know, don't expect regular deliveries!

Politics: Avondale has no politics, no leaders, no parliament or elections. The Bard of Avondale is a custodian, he does not rule. There is also no police force and no crime. Anyone who wrongs another is required to make reparation. Persistent offenders can be banished, but there have been no incidents requiring these measures.

Language: A language very similar to Gaelic is the official language of Avondale. Some spellings and meaning may be slightly different. Another variation on the language of Avondale is Shelta, the language of the Travelling People. But it is believed that the language of Avondale is older than either of them.

Industry: There are no large industries or organisations in Avondale. The locals are self sufgficient and rely on their own ingenuity. Many are smallholders and fishermen, and the isle is home to a large population of crafts men and women, poets, artists and artisans. Many beautiful things are made which the creators will happily barter. This also means there is no `tourist industry' - no hotels, no fast food chains or theme parks. Locals will offer you shelter and food, or you can stay at the Traveller's Camp.

Climate: While the rest of the world struggles with climate change, the climate of Avondale remains unchanged. There are four distinct seasons, with walm, balmy summers and winters iced with soft, gentle snow. The Avondalians celebrate and enjoy all their seasons.

Festivals and celebrations: If you are lucky, you will be in Avondale when a festival occurs. These are not religious festivals - mostly they are seasonal, related to spring and harvest time. It is not advisable, though, to plan vacations with a particular festival in mind, as Avondalians are vague about time as we know it. The good news is that they love a party, and will seize on any excuse to celebrate. Impromptu revels may be held at any time and all are welcome.