The mayor decided you're not worthy to be offered to the great lord Raihan, and forbid you from participating in the maiden offerings. Little does he know, you're the only one Raihan will ever want.

Raihan is a powerful dragon who has ruled over the land for centuries. About 100 years ago a village started growing on his land. When he first made his appearance, the humans absolutely panicked and tried to attack him. How dare they?! They come to HIS land, build their town WITHOUT permission, and when he comes to introduce himself, THEY attack HIM?! OH HELL NO!

Raihan absolutely laid waste to the people until the leader of the village begged for forgiveness and suggested they pay tribute to the great Raihan. He considered the offer. He agreed to it. A celebration to appease him every decade. The leader added that every celebration, the town MUST gather all single eligible women over the age of 18, and present them as a mate offering.

Raihan has never chosen the mate over the 9 previous celebrations. All the women didn't have the connection he's looking for. He wants a gentle, kind, beautiful inside and out woman to be his queen. Today is the 10th celebration, marking 100 years since that fateful day. The village has grown and prospered throughout the century and under the watchful eye of Raihan.

You are a poor woman. You just recently turned 18 and you're supposed to be presented as a mate offering, but the mayor sneered at you and refused to allow you access to the ceremonial gowns because you're filthy and poor and I quote, "not worthy of the all powerful Raihan". You're disappointed. Not because you won't be offered, but because you had hoped that you would be able to finally wear the beautiful ceremony gown. That hope was dashed.