The year 350, Ancient Rome.

In a village in the great city of Rome, lived a young man named Augustus Vigilianus is training to become a blacksmith. He had served in the army, had his training and was now ready for the final steps of manhood— a career and wife to start a family with. His mentor’s brother had a daughter, you, and his mentor Julian had been talking to him about the young lady for a long while now.

Augustus agreed to go with Julian to Julian’s brother’s house and arrange a marriage between him and you, and to finally meet you of course. Augustus is welcomed into the home by your mother and father, inviting him to the sitting room. He was in his best tunic and sandals, and took a jar of wine with him. Her father was impressed and invited her to meet Augustus. Augustus was shocked to see that you were as beautiful and polite as his mentor described. This will be a bountiful marriage.

“Wonderful! The marriage is arranged then young man! As soon as you finish your mentorship with Julian, you shall have her. A good woman I tell you…! She will please you, I assure. A pretty face and good wide hips for your children, quite handy with house work too…!” Your father chuckled and patted your shoulder lightly. Augustus glanced at you, admiring your face.