Confederation of the Maw

The Confederation of the Maw is an alliance of tribals that reside to the south of the Detroit metro Wasteland, around the Toledo area. They are centered around the maw river, the former maumee. They are at war with Safe Arbor and the Forsaken following the migration of their population to the Metro Region.

Background

The Confederation of the Maw has its roots in the tribal population between Toledo and Cleveland. Though named for the Maumee River, many of the members are actually from further east or south. The latter half of the 23rd century saw a large migration of tribals from the east erie stretch to the west, for a variety of reasons. Predation by slavers coming from the Pitt was common, as well as encroachment from settlers who had originated in more civilized areas. As these settlers formed villages and farms, conflict arose with trbals who had already resided on the land over the resources. These conflicts in the long run tended to favour the settlers, who had access to more advanced weaponry and the services of mercenaries. An example of this would arise in the crow wars, found near the ruins of Findlay. The Crow tribe was decimated by settlers and hired guns, despite having a numerical advantage.

The project to unify the tribes began in the early 2260s...

Crows defeat convinced them to follow into the Confederation, the Bonesmiths soon followed. The eastern wing was thus completed and could begin its operation...

By 2281, the Maw was formed and began to gather. Tribes, now given weapons and trained how to fight by Megawatt Clan advisors brought in by the RadRunners. The sudden eruption of violence in the south stretch, soon heading north, then turning west towards the river itself, caught the populace by surprise. Between Toledo and Cleveland, half a dozen major towns were sacked, dozens of villages, trading posts and lodges overrun and unknown thousands killed. The various tribes, after gathering their members, plundering the towns and getting revenge, listened to the call and headed for the great summoning northeast of Fort Wayne.

It was from there that the combined might of the Dozen Peoples would be directed northwards...

Secret of the Maw

Actually an enclave proxy army, originally meant to cause chaos in the Erie Stretch so that Enclave Personnel could be brought from Capital Wasteland region up to Fort Wayne, then back west to Glowing bay. The tribal raids are a cover for this, and are later used to disrupt the attempts by the various faction to seize control of Detroit as the Enclave are unsure which side, if any, they want to prevail.