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.
It was more than she had hoped for, expecting that either he would be busy or that he would only have a short time. Victoria looked up at his face and smiled broadly in response, only afterwards remembering that he couldn't see it.
"Thank you, Luke." Her voice carried the same smile that her face wore.
Had she known his thoughts, even status as an adopted younger sister was a considerable step up from where she expected to be, though she might have missed the fact that going from being considered a little sister to girlfriend tends to be a greater psychological step than going from stranger to girlfriend.
"I walked, but it was a couple of miles. I need to go to the bank first to put this cheque in which should allow me to draw out the cash I need for the landlord. I think he will be more responsive to cash than a cheque. The bank is not far and then after than we can take the tube. I haven't done that yet." Using public transport had been a luxury she felt she hadn't been able to afford, even though it wasn't that expensive.
"Would you like me to pretend to guide you?" She asked, surprising herself by not waiting for an answer as she slipped her arm into his.
Consciously it was an innocent gesture; she was thinking that they would be able to move faster without giving the game away than if he used his cane. Subconsciously innate feminine wiles were perhaps at play though she was not sophisticated enough in such matters to recognise it, even in herself. Or was that especially in herself?
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Dec 13, 2008 21:14:23 GMT -6
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Having firmly placed a classification for the young woman in his mind, Luke was beginning to feel a little more comfortable. If he were treating Victoria as a younger sister than it was completely normal to make sure that she was safe and protected. Going with her to provide some sort of moral support was just the sort of thing that a normal brother would do.
"If you'd like to guide me then feel free." Luke replied with a soft chuckle after Victoria had already captured his arm, "We probably will make faster time."
It was probably also best for Luke to escort Victoria after she had cashed her check. A young woman such as herself walking alone with a large amount of cash was deffinately not the safest thing in the world. There were plenty of scumbags out there that were more than willing to relieve such a woman of her belongings and possibly do much worse.
"So are you starting to get used to the city after spending some time here?" Luke asked as the two strolled arm and arm towards her bank, "Maybe even starting to like it a little?"
If someone had said to her as little as two days previously that she would be strolling the New York streets on the arm of a handsome man she would have suggested, quietly and politely that they were severely mistaken.
And yet here she was, doing exactly that. It didn't matter that she had her arm in Luke's to help continue the charade that he either needed guidance or his stick. Victoria was trying to ignore the fact that her breast was pressed against his arm and that it was making her feel funny again. She hadn't expected that.
Fortunately Luke distracted her by asking her impressions of New York. Victoria thought about Luke's question for a few moments that stretched into a minute.
"If you had asked me that yesterday at about eleven I would have said absolutely not." Victoria looked around her at the bustle of people, the tall buildings and somewhere up there the blue sky.
"But today I have a new job, two new friends and I should be able to get my room back. And though it is big and scary... New York, that is, not my room.... it doesn't seem quite so unfriendly as it did yesterday morning."
"As for liking. I think it is a bit early to say." Victoria chuckled softly, "But I am definitely starting to like some of the people I have met here."
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Dec 16, 2008 6:20:31 GMT -6
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It was a nice feeling to have a young woman on his arm as Luke strolled down the street. The conversation was decent and it looked like it would turn out to be a nice afternoon but that was all he was feeling. He really wished that he could be of more help to Victoria and actually introduce her to other mutants but at the moment that was impossible. Perhapse down the road he would meet other mutants that he thought might be able to help her with her gift but for now she would have to rely on Tris' friends for help and training.
"New York is always moving. I think it's one of the things I either enjoy the most about it or on other days completely hate. There's not a lot of peace to be found on the city streets but at other time it's nice to just join in with the night life."
Luke idea of night life was probably different than most. Occasionaly he would make it to a party or special event but for the most part his nights were spent running the roof tops and cleaning up the trash. Once he knew where Victoria lived he'd have to make sure to make a loop through her part of town while on patrol. He was beginning to feel responsible for her so it would be best to keep an eye on her as much as possible.
"I'm glad things are beginning to look up for you. New York will grow on you if you give it time."
Victoria was not yet convinced about New York but she had decided to come to the city and she was determined to give it an honest try. Luke, Deborah and Tris had made that a whole lot easier.
The bank was not far. It was a properly authorised salary cheque and within a few minutes it had been safely deposited in Victoria's bank account and she had drawn sufficient cash to hopefully satisfy the landlord with a little extra for food and other essentials. It didn't leave a lot in her account, but significantly more than before she had deposited the cheque. There would be enough until her next pay cheque if she was careful. Being careful with money had been a necessity growing up and it was easy for her to continue the habit.
"Would you prefer to walk or take the tube?" Victoria didn't mind either way. Taking the tube would give her more time to find alternative accommodation if the landlord had already let her room but it was a nice day and with the prospect of Luke heading off once the accommodation was resolved she liked the idea of the walk.
Common sense versus spending a little more time in Luke's company. Victoria knew which option she would prefer if the voice of reason wasn't so insistent. She really didn't want to have to choose.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Dec 17, 2008 5:57:27 GMT -6
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"If it's not to far we can go ahead and walk. It's a nice day and it's always good to conserve funds when possible." Luke replied with a grin as the pair exited the bank. Victoria's transaction had gone through quite easily and the blind man had to admit he was grateful that her parents had taught her about banking before their untimely deaths. Victoria was so... naive about so many things that it was nice to see that in some ways she could easily function in the world around them.
"So do you have any plans while you're in New York?" Luke asked casually as the pair walked down the street, "What I mean is, do you have any goals that you're out to accomplish other than just working and living day to day?"
They may have kept her at home, shielded her from the world but Victoria's parents had endeavoured to ensure that their daughter had at least the basic skills.
And Luke made the decision for her and the one she had hoped for. She wished he could see her smile. He asked a question and Victoria nearly missed it.
"Not really. Monday I was looking for a job, any job. I thought the job at the clothing store would keep me going until I found a better one."
Victoria squeezed Luke's arm gently, having recaptured him.
"Thanks to you and Tris that phase seems to have been shortened somewhat."
Victoria was silent for moment.
"I haven't settled on anything long term but in the short term I thought I might as well see some of the things the city has to offer. I'll probably start with the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. Beyond that I am not sure, but a guide would come in handy. Someone who knows his way around."
Victoria realised she was babbling and reddened with embarrassment, thankful that Luke couldn't see it
"Or hers, I guess." She added as an after thought..
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Dec 18, 2008 5:50:40 GMT -6
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"I have to admit I've never been big on sight seeing... probably has something to do with being blind." Luke admitted with a slight smile, "My favorite place was always Times Square or Central Park. Even being blind I could enjoy the hustle and bustle in Times Square of so many people rushing around and doing so many things. And Central Park is where I go for a little more peace and quiet. With some of the trails you can actually get off completely by yourself."
Watching Victoria with his sonar it seemed like she was pretty happy. At least, the smile on her face didn't seem to be fading away very quickly so he could safely assume she was happy. It probably would have been lonely for her to go face the landlord by herself and it was always nice to spend time with friends. That was something Luke deffinately hadn't been doing enough of for a while but that probably had to do with his not having made that many close friends. His night time patrols took away from his time on the party circuit and even if he had been going to all the parties, most of the people there were not people he wanted to get close to.
"Gotta try to get out more... maybe meet some other people."
Victoria mentally kicked herself. It was difficult to remember Luke was blind at times. And yet he didn't seem to get offended , though Victoria would be the first to admit that she wasn't sure she could tell, particularly with someone as even tempered as Luke seemed to be.
"How about...." she started to speak but suddenly got an attack of shyness and had to regather her thoughts. "How about you take me to Times Square and you can help me hear what you hear and also to Central Park."
Victoria paused, this time because she was not sure how Luke would receive the second part of her suggestion.
"And we could go to the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building and I could describe what I see." she suggested, a shy timbre to her voice. She bit her bottom lip as she waited to see if she had put her foot in it.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Dec 20, 2008 6:57:40 GMT -6
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Luke chuckled softly as Victoria's suggestion, but not in a mean or critical way. "How about we make sure you have a place to live first, and then if we've got time we'll see about going to at least a couple of the places. Sound good?"
"She's got to be feeling at least a little lonely... that's probably why she wants to hang out with me." Luke thought to himself. It made sense, at least to him. Victoria had spent so much time around her parents that she was rarely ever alone and now being thrust into the big city with almost no friends she was spending a lot more time by herself than she was probably used to. "I don't have anything else to do today and she needs a friend."
"Actually I wasn't really thinking of today, though if you would like to go out after I have talked to my Landlord that would be nice. Assuming that works out."
The conversation had taken them close to the boarding house and Victoria began to feel concerned again. The conversation with Luke had distracted her from the anxiety about her accommodation but now that the boarding house was near she couldn't hide from it.
"Crunch time." Victoria said, sounding as anxious as she felt.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Dec 21, 2008 6:43:55 GMT -6
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Using his free arm Luke reached over and gave Victoria's hand a gentle squeeze. "You'll do fine Victoria." He replied, his voice encouraging, "Just don't let them bully you and remember I'm right here if you need some encouragement."
As they continued walking Luke decided he might as well try to take her mind off it for at least a few more seconds so he changed the subject back to what the young woman had said moments ago. "Well, since you probably have some errands and things to do today I'm perfectly fine with going out and seeing some of the sites another day. How quickly do you want to? We could probably do it this weekend or we could let you get settled in for a couple of weeks and then go. Whatever works best for you."
Victoria smiled, though it had a trace of bleakness about it, as Luke squeezed her hand and curled her fingers around his to prolong the contact.
"If this works out there won't be any settling in to do." Victoria replied. "This weekend would be good."
"And maybe I can describe it to you while you hold me in your arms and I can feel safe again." Victoria imagined them standing on the upper most platform of the Statue of Liberty, Luke standing behind her with his arms around her, herself leaning back against him, the feel of his breath on her hair. Warm sunlight on the buildings and the water, the light reflecting off the windows and dappling on the wavelets. It was romantic foolishness perhaps, but Victoria was young and foolish, romantic and naive.
Lost in her daydream Victoria walked a couple of yards beyond the entrance to the boarding house before she realised where they were and stopped.
"Sorry." She apologised as she turned them around and headed into the building.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Dec 23, 2008 7:10:02 GMT -6
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Victoria seemed to have been lost in thought about something. Perhaps she was still worried about what the Landlord might say or maybe she was thinking about the friends that Triss had said she's introduce her to. There was a lot going on so Luke figured that she had a right to be at least a little bit preoccupied.
"No problem." Luke replied to the young woman's apologies as they turned back around and headed for the correct entrance, "You've got a right to be preoccupied. Once you're wrapped up with the Landlord we'll see about setting a time and place for this weekend."
It was to bad that Luke didnt' have any other friend he could invite along. It would do Victoria good if she could meet some other people that had abilities like her.
As Victoria entered the building her anxiety increased, though she could not work out why. She was sure that if it were not for Luke's calming presence she would have lost her nerve and bolted. It was a silly feeling and she kept telling herself so but it didn't seem to help.
Victoria knocked on the office door and hearing what she guessed was an invitation to enter she did so. The man seated at the desk looked up and appeared to be surprised to see Victoria. He was a tall, thin man with balding, greying hair in his middle fifties.
"I've already told you Miss Llywellyn, there is nothing I can do for you." It was not unkindly said, though the tone was firm, brooking no nonsense.
Luke's presence behind her continued to help control her desire to flee. She was sure that she would have done so without him. Instead she waited for the man to finish before responding.
"I have the money. What I owe you to the end of the week plus two more weeks." Victoria drew the envelope containing the cash and prepared to present it to the landlord.
The day that had been going so well suddenly took a turn for the worse. The window was open and a sudden gust of window flowed through the office and slammed the door shut with an almighty bang that rattled the pictures on the wall.
The sudden noise on top of the anxiety and stress of the situation was too much for Victoria and with a truncated squawk she went to pieces.
"Mutant! Mutant!" The man shrieked, jumped up off his chair and backed away into the corner, trying to keep away from the expanding cloud of particles that Victoria had become.