Fanon:The Alpha: Birth to Present

Tales from Howlgard is a story arc featuring the characters from the neighbourhood of Howlgard. Emphasised is the town's strained relations with the rest of SimNation and its misfortunes throughout its history. Episodes do not follow any set chronological order: it actually jumps back and forth between time periods.

Episode I: Birth and Death
Vargheim Graveyard, Vargheim Manor, Howlgard

As his father's remains were laid to rest, Anton Vargheim IV stood solemnly while his heavily pregnant wife, Deanna, and three children - Ryan, Bryan and Atheia - wept. He didn't know much about the circumstances surrounding Anton Vargheim III's death, but he did know this: there was no turning back. He was now the head of the House of Vargheim, and so the mayor of Howlgard.

After the ceremonies ended and the gaping hole before the headstone was filled, Deanna, Ryan, Bryan and Atheia returned inside for the post-funeral formalities. Anton remained outside to mourn for his former guide. He dropped to his knees and began to cry.

"Father," he sobbed. "If you can hear me, I'd like to thank you for everything. You've taught me everything I know. You've guided me through my life. You've been an excellent father... and grandfather. I just hope that you'll continue to guide me... somehow. I pray for your assistance. I love you, father."

He stood up, sniffed, wiped the tears off his face, recomposed himself, and walked inside.

Two days later...

"Anton!" shouted Deanna. "ANTON! ANTON!!!"

Anton Vargheim IV sprinted up the stairs to his wife.

"Yes, love, I'm here," said Anton. "What is it?"

"It's..." Deanna stuttered. "It's happening!"

"What!?" exclaimed Anton. "We need to get you to the hospital right away!" He raised his voice so that it boomed across the huge mansion. "Kids! Get your things and get into the car! Mum needs to go to the hospital!"

Anton quietened again. "Come on, Deanna, let's go to the car."

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Episode II: Fight for Rights
SimNation Federal Congress, SimCity

"...And as such," he demanded. "It is in all our best interests to allow the City of Howlgard to become a fully independent city-state."

All the other congressmen and politicians had been listening patiently to the arguments presented by the Governor of Howlgard, Anton Vargheim III. Up to that point, that is. After he said his last word, the rest of Congress immediately transformed into a flock of feuding politicians.

"Order!" screamed the Speaker desperately, attempting to get the congressmen to calm down. When there was no response, he hit his gavel onto his desk as hard as he would dare. "ORDER!!!"

There was immediate silence. The Speaker smiled to himself. He could be quite ferocious when he wanted to.

"Now," he said, calmly. "We shall now vote on the matter, like good politicians. All who vote that Howlgard should secede from this country, say 'Aye'."

There were a few, including Vargheim.

"Well," the Speaker said. "It appears that we don't even need to call for 'Nay's. It has been decided then. Howlgard will remain a city of SimNation."

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