Faction Focus: Mother’s Keepers

This month, in honor of our travel theme, our Faction Focus Friday will center a group called the Mother’s Keepers. The Mothers Keepers are a large band of Nomads and travelers that have taken responsibility for maintaining the Holy Mother Road as it passes through the Drylands.  They fix the road when it breaks, keep it clear of threats, and ensure that it can be used by anyone who treats it with respect (and pays the toll).

They encourage travel and trade, as more drivers and vehicles traveling means less chance that the Wasteland will take back the asphalt.  They will work with anyone who treats them as equals, from the Barrows Mining Company to Trinity’s Chosen, allowing for communication and infrastructure to flourish between settlements.

• The Mother Road Keeps Us Together — The Mother Road is a holy symbol across the Wasteland, and the Mother’s Keepers are dedicated to making sure she’s well-maintained and available for travel.  They keep her clear for trade, postal workers, and travelers making their way.

• Home is Where You Find It — The Mother’s Keepers set up various bases and garages along the way, ensuring that they always have a place to park and hole up for the night.  They keep the lights burning so that their drivers and other travelers know they can pull in for the night if needed.

• Can You Own The Stars? — Mothers Keepers are an odd bunch, but keep to a simple principle regarding the Mother Road:  they do not own her, they are responsible for her.  While they allow travelers to pass through and can be hired for protection, they maintain peace and safe travels along the road with deadly fervor.  Bandits, raiders, and thieves will find themselves pursued anywhere the War Buggies can drive.