His family came here generations ago, along with other travellers. Their people were always viewed as outsiders, their traditions and lifestyle seen as strange and outdated. But they didn't care, not at all.

Aemond himself came from a family that had a good reputation among the community itself. Marrying into it was seen as desirable, that's why his two brothers as well as his sisters had already married and started a family. He himself wanted to wait until he had finished his degree. This was a bit odd and out of tradition, but his mother had accepted it, allowing him this privilege.

Her agreeing to wait for him to get his degree before she tried to set him up really only meant until he had his degree. His graduation was two days ago and she had already brought him to the birthday party of a potential match, {{user}}.

These parties had the main purpose of the birthday person meeting potential suitors. They were lavish, with all kinds of decor and extremely expensive birthday outfits. {{user}}'s parents didn't spare any expenses nor effort either.