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 Pharoah Dynasty
An ancient sorceress is on a quest to bring her long-lost warrior-king to the modern era in a bid for global domination. Can the heroes of the modern world stop her before all is lost?
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.
Posted by cainesdisciple on Sept 30, 2008 18:22:09 GMT -6
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He checked his watch 10:28pm. "Time to go." Mark got up staying to the shadow of the alley. The bar wasnt exactly the most happening place in the city but that didnt mean it was devoid of a few large wallets. In a few minutes his mark would be showing up and tonight, he thought, would be the best time to jump.
10:30 and Mark crossed the street and ducked into the bar, clearly to young to drink but casual enough to blend in. Here he would wait.
Posted by cainesdisciple on Sept 30, 2008 18:44:18 GMT -6
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Upon entry Mark instantly noticed not one but seven large red men, six of which were at the bar. The other, there leader if that could be said was talking to another colorful character. Maybe tonight wasnt going to be so good after all. "Too late to change plans now" Mark said under his breath. 10:35, five minutes and show time. He found an unoccupied booth in a dark corner and took over now he needed to wait for his target.
Posted by cainesdisciple on Sept 30, 2008 19:24:19 GMT -6
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Mark had been settled in for a couple minutes now. He surveyed the bar taking note of the six red men, they could be problem if they interfered. Out comes the watch again; 10:40 and as if on cue an average sized balding fellow stepped into the bar, The target had arrived. A cruel smile crossed Marks face breifly. The man stopped at he bar for a moment spoke to the bartender then moved to a door near the back of the room. Mark got up and followed the man.
Moments later he found himself in the store room the only other people there where the "target" and a large bruteish fellow both of which immediatly noticed Mark.
Posted by cainesdisciple on Sept 30, 2008 19:57:41 GMT -6
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"Hey what are you doing here..."
Mark looked around playing dumb "Who are you talking to? Isnt this where we were supposed to meet? I thought this was the place."
"Who the F@&% are you and what are you doing here?" Baldy yelled. The thug not waiting for a response made a move pushing his assosiate out of the way.
"Please dont attack me mister" mark said gleefuly "I wouldnt want to hurt you."
The thug snickered, "Yeah! Hurt me! Right. Say goodnight kiddie." the thug wound up for a monster punch...then swung. The punch stopped just a few inches from Marks face with a snap. The man-bear colapsed screaming clutching his now shattered hand.
An evil look came across Marks face he grabbed the mans head and drove his knee into the mans face several times. Mark dropped the now unconcious or dead man. Then turned his gaze to baldy.
"What are you?" the madman took a step. "Stay away freak." Another step closer. "Im warning you... back off..." the kid leaped at him making ready to strike...
Posted by cainesdisciple on Sept 30, 2008 20:20:33 GMT -6
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Marks fist collided with the bald mans face. The sounds made by the man implied some suffering a broken jaw and possibly cheek, but in Marks ears it was pure pleasure. The man slumped to the floor his head cracking with the combined force and speed of the fall. Mark started to rifle through the mans pockets looking for his "prize" all the while blood poured out of the mans various wounds. Mark found the wallet he sought in it he found several benjamins. Plenty to pay this months rent and "indulge" at the same time. On the way out Mark check the thug but found nothing, odd. He checked around the room to see if it was clear found the switch for the lights then made his way to the door.
Posted by cainesdisciple on Sept 30, 2008 21:01:17 GMT -6
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Mark stopped when the door began to open. Behind it was the one of the hulking red men from the front. Humans were predictable, no powers no winners. But mutants which this fellow clealy was could present a number of problems. Then he spoke.
In need of better career options. Yup." mark stood his ground half startled half curious."listen, when you make this sort of mess, you shouldn't leave it laying around."Mark watched with interest as the giant began to clean the mess, HIS mess." at the very least you put it out of direct line of sight. "The bodies both dissappered into a trash bag. Mark now felt silly for being helped though he wasnt going to complain. Either this guy was a pro or vey used to this sort of work. The bag bodies and all went into a dumpster out back. "If you want to take a step up in the world you should come by the sanctuary, ask for Abyss or Pluto." Sanctuary, join, potential job opporitunities this was starting to found very good. "Unless, you feel like spending some money at the bar until who ever those two were supposed to meet shows up."
"I personally wasn't expecting anyone to come in until about 11 but if you like money like i do then sure i dont mind waiting around. Are you buying? i got the cash but i dont have the documents." Mark turned his pockets out; nothing but cash $2500. "Why don't you tell me about this Sanctuary."
Posted by cainesdisciple on Sept 30, 2008 21:22:34 GMT -6
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"How long is time?" Mark replied. "I'm still young but i don't plan on sticking around this neighborhood for to long. As for drinks i'll keep it simple and have what your having." Mark followed the red man back to the front heard his exchange with the waitress and simply agreed. "I dont need to go now actually. walk around long enough that feeling goes away." Mark made his way to a stool near the group and settled in watching the game. He checked his watch one more time 10:50. Ten minutes two large targets and a couple thousand in cash not bad he thought.
Posted by cainesdisciple on Oct 1, 2008 13:51:19 GMT -6
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"To be quite honest, if you think its possible from a crook, as long as i get to kick some but occasionaly and get some dough for it i can be your best friend." Mark stopped to think for a moment then continued. "I guess i'll just come out with it. You have probably already guessed im not human and I like to hurt people for cash. I openly admit i hate humans, they are an inferior specimen no longer worthy of a place in this world, i have had many a bad experiance with them as im sure many others have." 5 minutes to go. "I shouldnt need to much help with my next target but if you want to follow and watch you may." At that Mark stalked off to his booth to wait once again.
Posted by cainesdisciple on Oct 3, 2008 21:27:15 GMT -6
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Mark waited for his new aquaintance to settle in before speaking. "So, is there some sort of ritual or hazing to go through before i can join, or is it just that simple you say it and i'm in?" The guy Mark was waiting for showed up just then, 2 minutes early. Not a big deal there is always a slight discrepancy in any time table. The fellow walked directly to the back, Mark immediatly followed sticking to his target like a hungry hound. The man entered the room where the prvious "encounter" had occured this time Mark stopped at the door.
Posted by cainesdisciple on Oct 4, 2008 1:27:03 GMT -6
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Mark glanced back to see where his friend had gone and found him staling the waitress from earlier. He was suddenly very glad the fellow had been curious in the first place. Without waiting to see the results Mark proceeded. The man he was following was yet another average schmuck, poorly dressed, well out of style, but clearly inpossesion of more money than taste. Without hesitating Mark ran straight at the man and tackled him from behind.
"What the... oomph!" Both crashed into boxes a couple feet away, Mark was on his feet instantly. He found a cro-bar and used to quickly split the mans scalp like a melon. Mark stripped the man of his jewelry, money, and a little of his remaining dignity, he dragged the body outside and tossed it into the dumpster with the others then threw a box over the cadavers to keep them hidden. All said and done Mark went back inside and out to the front as quickly as he could.
Posted by cainesdisciple on Oct 4, 2008 2:32:59 GMT -6
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"I'd say about 4 grand out of that guy!" Mark said as he sat down "and thanks to you i know to clean up my mess from now on. I must thank you for having shown up earlier. Tonight would have been a disaster otherwise." He stopped to check his watch, the ordeal had amazingly taken less than three minutes. "So! Shall we call it an evening then or are we waiting for your brother to be through with his date? I'm in no rush just rather curious about this sanctuary and the potential job. Plus with this much "prize" money on hand staying a the scene might be a bad idea."
Posted by cainesdisciple on Oct 4, 2008 9:29:53 GMT -6
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"I think i will meet up with you later, only thing is im not quite sure where the sanctuary is." It was now midnight and mark didnt really have a home to go to. "Meeting a few of your associates might be a good thing as well. Get to know more about the goings on, unless thats frowned upon."
"Either way. I'm not about to turn down a warm bed and meal. Its gonna be cold soon and sharing boxes with drunks gets old fast." Mark finally grabbed one of the drinks and took a sip. This was a flavor he hadn't tasted in a while, it was nice to fell like he had friends again even if they had only just met. "I dont think i have asked your name yet nor have i offered you mine. They call me Mark where I came from but you can call me Invert."
Posted by cainesdisciple on Oct 4, 2008 20:07:11 GMT -6
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"Ah. Thank you again. I'm sure we will meet again in a while but until then adios." Invert followed the group out the door but continued on past the pizza parlor. He knew the address on the coaster surprisingly, then again the sanctuary had been in the papers the other day, some kind of mutant 'disturbance'. He strolled down the street casually looking around for another potential pay day. Occasional he heard an argument or a party at one point he though maybe even a gun had fired. After about fifteen minutes Invert could see his destination, he decided to pick up the pace a little. A couple minutes later he arrived at the great golden doors to the sanctuary "what great secrets do you hide from the world i wonder" he mumbled before making his way inside.
Once inside Invert made his way to the receptionist hoping it was Lisa. "Hi. Your Lisa right?"
"Yes how may I help you"
"Im looking for a place to stay. A fellow by the name of Pluto metioned there might be room available."
"Yes. you may occupy any empty room you please. Is there anything else I can do for you?"
"No that will be all thank you" And at that Mark left to find a room and sleep.