Running Fridge Accords

The Running Fridge Accords was an agreement that leaders of roughly 20 different towns and communities in the Barren-Lands came together and agreed to in 879 AF.
== Background ==
The towns and communities of the Barren-Lands operated independently from one another for decades. Although at one point the Marshals were able to offer a feel of a one larger community, those times were long gone. With the scarce availability of resources, citizens of the Barren-Lands began to grow desperate. This led to criminal gangs being formed and violently taking what they need.
After the Battle of Washboard Ridge, Wayne was elected the new leader of the Marshals among many Barren-Lands community leaders. It was significant as it was the first elected leader in decades, showing a small sign of unity in the Barren-Lands.
Wayne began restoring the people's trust in the Marshals, using Rollo to help him find new recruits from all different corners of the Barren-Lands. They also began speaking to community leaders about their wants and needs.
== The Accords ==
After developing enough rapport with community leaders and building a sizable force with the Marshals, Wayne and Rollo invited all of these leaders to meet in Running Fridge to discuss the future.
After a lengthy discussion, all of the leaders present agreed to the accords. A main aspect of the accords was that the communities would provide support and resources to the Marshals as needed, assuming the Marshals continued to grow and keep the communities safe.
In addition, the towns and communities would also be responsible in aiding each other. For example, Running Fridge was in possession of a nuclear core that was obtained at the conclusion of the Battle of Washboard Ridge. So Ratel, one of Running Fridge's leaders, pledged they would charge power cells at no cost. Duiker, a leader in Whoop Whoop, also pledged to provide struggling communities with food, as Whoop Whoop managed to find themselves with a surplus.
== Significant Communities (and their pledged contributions) ==
* Marshals - Law Enforcement, Security, and Military needs
* Running Fridge - Recharging of Power Cells
* Little Rock - Raw material for structures, and assistance in construction
* Whoop Whoop - Food Surplus
* Red River - Water Harvesting
* Feathered Fingers - Weapons Development
== Legacy ==
With morale high, the Accords had immediate positive effects on those involved. As the communities began to improve, those involved reached out to other communities in the Barren-Lands. This network slowly grew over time, providing the Barren-Lands with a united front.
Soon after the Accords were signed, Wayne began to realize the Zealots were proving to be a real threat. Emboldened by the new feel of unity, he took the Marshals south to Lons to join in on the alliance between White Horse, the Alpha Clan, and the Guardians. Although the Marshals are initially ignored, they are later brought into the alliance after the Battle of Lons.