The X-men run missions and work together with the NYPD, striving to maintain a peaceful balance between humans and mutants. When it comes to a fight, they won't back down from protecting those who need their help.
Haven presents itself as a humanitarian organization for activists, leaders, and high society, yet mutants are the secret leaders working to protect and serve their kind. Behind the scenes they bring their goals into reality.
From the time when mutants became known to the world, SUPER was founded as a black-ops division of the CIA in an attempt to classify, observe, and learn more about this new and rising threat.
The Syndicate works to help bring mutantkind to the forefront of the world. They work from the shadows, a beacon of hope for mutants, but a bane to mankind. With their guiding hand, humanity will finally find extinction.
Since the existence of mutants was first revealed in the nineties, the world has become a changed place. Whether they're genetic misfits or the next stage in humanity's evolution, there's no denying their growing numbers, especially in hubs like New York City. The NYPD has a division devoted to mutant related crimes. Super-powered vigilantes help to maintain the peace. Those who style themselves as Homo Superior work to tear society apart for rebuilding in their own image.
MRO is an intermediate to advanced writing level original character, original plot X-Men RPG. We've been open and active since October of 2005. You can play as a mutant, human, or Adapted— one of the rare humans who nullify mutant powers by their very existence. Goodies, baddies, and neutrals are all welcome.
Short Term Plots:Are They Coming for You?
There have been whispers on the streets lately of a boogeyman... mutant and humans, young and old, all have been targets of trafficking.
The Fountain of Youth
A chemical serum has been released that's shaving a few years off of the population. In some cases, found to be temporary, and in others...?
MRO MOVES WITH CURRENT TIME: What month and year it is now in real life, it's the same for MRO, too.
Fuegogrande: "Fuegogrande" player of The Ranger, Ion, Rhia, and Null
Neopolitan: "Aly" player of Rebecca Grey, Stephanie Graves, Marisol Cervantes, Vanessa Bookman, Chrysanthemum Van Hart, Sabine Sang, Eupraxia
Ongoing Plots
Magic and Mystics
After the events of the 2020 Harvest Moon and the following Winter Solstice, magic has started manifesting in the MROvere! With the efforts of the Welldrinker Cult, people are being converted into Mystics, a species of people genetically disposed to be great conduits for magical energy.
The Welldrinker Cult
A shadowy group is gaining power, drawing in people who are curious, vulnerable, or malicious, and turning them into Mystics. They are recruiting people into their ranks to spread the influence of magic in the world, but for what end goal?
Are They Coming for You?
There have been whispers on the streets lately of a boogeyman... mutant and humans, young and old, all have been targets of trafficking.
Adapteds
What if the human race began to adapt to the mutant threat? What if the human race changed ever so subtly... without the x-gene.
Atlanteans
The lost city of Atlantis has been found! Refugees from this undersea mutant dystopia have started to filter in to New York as citizens and businessfolk. You may make one as a player character of run into one on the street.
Got a plot in mind?
MRO plots are player-created the Mods facilitate and organize the big ones, but we get the ideas from you. Do you have a plot in mind, and want to know whether it needs Mod approval? Check out our plot guidelines.
Gawain dumped the rest of the bucket of water over his head, and shook his hair out. It was warm enough outside that he would dry fast, and it would take away all the sweat he worked up during the tournament. Not to mention, it would get back at Becca for all the distractions. Two could play that game.
>>”Mmm, a shower sounds nice, but it might take me three days to get back in this dress. Also, ye’re being cruel. This is entirely too much when we’re in public and Oi cannae ravish ye.”
For a moment, Gawain considered dumping a bucket on Becca too, but it would have been cruel, given all the layers she was wearing and couldn't get out of. Events on Gawain days were always a plus, because he had the advantage of going around shirtless. Gawain smirked at his girlfriend's complaints, and stepped closer to look down at her, water still dripping into his eyes.
"Damsels ravishing musketeers. My, what the world has come to..." he mused in a low voice before he flashed her a grin "So, what do you wanna do next?"
The Metation Guild The Spellsword Guild Mansion English Teacher
Witchblade
palegreen
Bisexual
Married to Mirror
1,797
299
Apr 26, 2024 19:08:16 GMT -6
Aly
Rebecca tensed up, seeing the glint of mischief in her boyfriend’s eye. She could nearly feel a bucket of water being considered for her. Mercifully, Gawain let her stay dry, choosing to step closer without a bucket.
Rebecca smirked, placing a hand against his chest. Her other hand ran fingers through short, soaked hair, raising mist as she went along. ”Well, in lieu of trouble and sex, Oi’m keen on checkin’ out vendors and aw th’ wares on display. Maybe get a snack; ye must’ve worked up quite an appetite, Alex,” she purred, her finger tracing his strong jawline before she pulled away. ”Get yer shirt on and we can check it out. Or don’t. Oi dinnae mind showin’ ye aff.”
The vendors and craftsmen and women at these things really knew their stuff! All their goods were so carefully created. These people had passion, because they chose to spend their time and energy reenacting and learning more about the ways of old. Rebecca respected that passion. If it were not for Gawain, Rebecca likely would have made them late to court.
Thankfully, Gawain managed to wrangle her in so they made their way to wherever this court was being held. ”Sae what am Oi expectin’ here? Any rules Oi should know abit? Etiquette tae be ready fer?”
Gawain did put on a shirt. Mostly because it was not knightly, going around half naked, and once the water had cooled him down, it was good to have another layer on. Becca gave up on trying to bang him for the time being, and they focused their attention on the many sights and curiosities of the event. She seemed to like the crafts quite a lot, and Gawain was happy to walk around with her, paying attention to what she found particularly attractive. One could never start working on gifts early enough. Eventually, it was time for the afternoon court. That meant Gawain had to put on court garb, a more decent version of his casual attire, and escort Becca to the gathering.
>>”Sae what am Oi expectin’ here? Any rules Oi should know abit? Etiquette tae be ready fer?”
"Oh yeah, tons." Gawain grinned as they filed in with other people in their best garb "Just... curtsy when royalty passes by, and don't approach any of them with a weapon."
The Metation Guild The Spellsword Guild Mansion English Teacher
Witchblade
palegreen
Bisexual
Married to Mirror
1,797
299
Apr 26, 2024 19:08:16 GMT -6
Aly
Rebecca could get used to events like this. History and literature had ties together, and Rebecca felt like she was living through a story. She was a novice to the practices, but if Gawain was willing to give her a crash course next time, she could see herself accompanying him to more events like this.
Until said crash course, she would do her best not to make a total fool of herself in front of Gawain's barony. "Curtsy. Right. Oi can totally curtsy. With aw the grace of... well, th' point is Oi can curtsy."
Despite several gorgeous swords on display in the market, Rebecca resisted the urge to make a flashy, expensive purpose. The option did get her thinking, though. "Sae there's really nothin' stoppin' lasses from takin' part in the fights, right? Oi know it wasn' the most common thing historically in most cultures, but the idea of bringin' sword and shield against someone else without some villain attacking sounds a wee bit thrilling." Rebecca's arm remained looped through Gawain's so he could lead them wherever they were meant to be for court. She smirked, adding, "Plus, if Oi go with heavy weapons, there's nae chance of havin' tae kick yer arse and embarrass ye in front of yer friends."
>>"Curtsy. Right. Oi can totally curtsy. With aw the grace of... well, th' point is Oi can curtsy."
Gawain chuckled as they filed into the hall to find their seats "Just... bob with the rest of the crowd. No one can see your feet under the skirts anyway."
>>"Sae there's really nothin' stoppin' lasses from takin' part in the fights, right? Oi know it wasn' the most common thing historically in most cultures, but the idea of bringin' sword and shield against someone else without some villain attacking sounds a wee bit thrilling... Plus, if Oi go with heavy weapons, there's nae chance of havin' tae kick yer arse and embarrass ye in front of yer friends."
"Oh, women here can fight any way they want. Some of them would have run a rebellion by now if that wasn't the case. Besides... anachronism, remember?" Gawain grinned "As for kicking my ass, though... I'd like to see you try."
Honestly, Becca was definitely the more powerful mutant of the two of them, and she could hold her own in a fight. But if the playing field was leveled, it would have been an interesting match, to say the least.
"But hey, if you fight heavy, you could become Queen by Right of Arms, and make me your trophy king..."
The Metation Guild The Spellsword Guild Mansion English Teacher
Witchblade
palegreen
Bisexual
Married to Mirror
1,797
299
Apr 26, 2024 19:08:16 GMT -6
Aly
The skirts would give Rebecca leeway with her curtsy, but if she was going to fling herself into reenactments, she was not going to half-ass the etiquette. The pomp and circumstance added a degree of romanticism to the era she enjoyed, provided it was for a weekend at a time. It was the perfect amount of escapist fun before returning to her more casual world with the conveniences of modern life. Thinking on it, she was getting the benefits of being a time traveler without screwing up the timeline or dealing with actual renaissance sexism.
Even when they returned to the present day, practicing with a sword could add some fun to training, which was important to keep things fresh. "Careful what ye wish for, Alex. Oi'm sure the danger room could whip us up a proper testin' ground, and if Oi'm gonna become queen, a sparrin' partner is necessary." She nudged Gawain's shoulder. "Particularly one who'd make such a handsome trophy king. Well, half the time, at least." It would be interesting to see how the kingdom handled having a king and queen who were actually two queens on off days.
"Hey, Gawain," Rebecca started, breaking character before the pageantry of court began, "Thenk ye fer bringing me today, really. Ah like seein' ye in this world of yours and gettin' tae be a part of it was even more special." Not everything had to be an end-of-the-world event or a superhero throwdown. Sometimes it was nice to get actual time away from the stress of both regular life and superhero life to just be with her boyfriend. "Ah loove it all, and Ah hope we dorn't wait tae long fer th' next one."