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 Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 11, 2009 17:39:57 GMT -6
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The music seemed silent in light of their proximity. Shin could only feel the dull throb of the bass in the background as he stood with Arielle dancing in front of him. His hands rested lightly on her hips.
"So, how are you this evening?" She asked with a grin.
"Fine," he replied with a half-grin. "I love this beat! This dancing... I think I prefer other types. You know, break dancing, ballroom dancing, square dancing... things with a bit more flavor to them then flailing limbs, y'know?" He glanced at the DJ, representing. Maybe he'd play them a more wild tune if they asked?
Posted by forecast on Jan 11, 2009 20:35:33 GMT -6
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"I know what you mean. I remember back in Brazil, things used to get wild. You should come down to Carnival. The music, the food, the dancing, its so exciting and fun!" she grinned.
"Hey, I'm gonna go and get a drink real fast. Wait for me?" she winked, slowly letting go of his hands and taking off. Her high heels clicking towards the bar, Arielle paused standing before the bartender.
"Hello, can I get a Tequila Sunrise please? Thank you," she smiled handing the guy her ID.
"Errr, sorry miss, you're not old enough," the bartender responded handing Arielle back her ID. The Brazilian girl gave the bartender a 'wtf' expression and sighed, tapping the birth date on her ID.
"I'm 18, born in 1990. I'm definitely old enough," she laughed.
"Sorry Miss, if you didn't know, the drinking age is 21 here in the states. I can make you a virgin sunrise," the bartender smiled.
"Are you freaking kidding me? I can get as trashed as I want back at home. You telling me I cannot drink here, even though in my own country I am of age? And you wonder why the rest of the world hates your country," she rolled her eyes, storming away from the bar. She passed Shin, giving him a glance and quickly turning away as she walked over to the lounging area of the club. Arielle sighed, sinking into one of the white couches and huffed as she crossed her arms and legs. Her night had been totally ruined. How could she have a rockin New Year's eve without any drinks? She really didn't feel like being out now and she knew it'd be rude to go and bother Leila and Sam about dropping her back to the mansion. Instead she opted to just sit and wait out the night.
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 12, 2009 15:42:08 GMT -6
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As Arielle skipped off, Shin was left standing in the middle of the dance floor as strangers wheeled around him in short skirts and suits. He tapped his foot in time with the music for a minute before glancing at his wristwatch. “Hrm…” The DJ’s hand whipped out a disc, slamming it into place, and the speakers trilled into an eclectic rock/Klezmer beat. Just as Gogol Bordello’s ‘Start Wearing Purple’ roared into being, a royal tornado whipped by Shin, leaving a glare to spin in its wake.
“Was that…” he paused, taken aback. Wonder what got her so upset? She was just stepping out for a drink, when… oh. Realization kicked in like a v-tech. Musta got Carded. Shame. He figured he’d better go check and see how she was doing, but first—
“Two orange juices, please.” He held up two fingers for the barkeep.
“Orange juice…?” The man stared at him, perplexed.
“You know? Half a screwdriver? The non-alcoholic part? Yeah, thanks. Excellent.” He swept up the drinks and walked over to where Arielle was sitting, setting one glass down on the table in front of her.
“With your arms crossed like that, how will you drink your juice?” He smiled, nodding towards the drink. A sudden thought possessed him and he held up one finger. “Just a moment.” He reached into his coat pocket and extracted one purple bendy straw, which he plopped into her drink with a plink and a flick of the hand, like a magician causing sparks to shoot out of his sleeves.
“Ta dah~! No?” He sat across from her on a red felt chair, leaning forward to smile and rest his head on his hands.
The moment felt edgy, so he took the chance. "The night is young, and you are hot, so what's with the pouty look there, sugar?" He’d always wanted to use that line… now, as some brave anthropologist risking dismemberment by talking with the native tribes of New Guinea, he sat back and watched for her reaction.
Posted by forecast on Jan 12, 2009 16:33:06 GMT -6
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Arielle couldn't help but smile at Shin. He was too charming and sweet. The bendy straw and the sparkles added the finishing touch and she could do nothing but laugh.
"The night is young, and you are hot, so what's with the pouty look there, sugar?"
"Nothing..." she sighed, stirring her juice a bit with her straw, "I was hoping to have a little something extra in this juice, but apparently in this country I'm to young. I can flash my breasts and have intercourse on film, but I can't have a drink? It's total bull..." she growled a bit at the situation.
"I can try and pretend that everything is alright but the point is without alcohol, my new years eve is ruined. I mean, even before I was 18, I had drinks at parties, but its whatever now..." she sighed and took a sip of her juice. "God damn it, this totally needs vodka..." she sniffed, taking another sip and turning back to Shin.
"I do appreciate your efforts in trying to cheer me up though. Its very sweet," she smiled.
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 12, 2009 19:10:58 GMT -6
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“What, people actually do that stuff?” Shin blinked at Arielle’s comment about all the things she could, but for his own sanity he maintained she hadn’t, done. He shook the thought aside, and replied “Yeah, it sucks though. In the majority of other countries in the world, the drinking age is 18 and below. Only in Fiji, The Mariana Islands, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore (although it’s actually 18 there, but some bars raised the bar), Oman, India, Paraguay, Canada, the United States, and Japan is it over 18… I guess we should feel lucky we aren’t like Iran or Sudan. Drinking’s illegal there. Oops, I forgot Honduras. It’s 21 there, too!” Shin frowned.
"So, yeah. The US is so unfair. Um... I think I lost my point somewhere along the way. Care helping me find it? Oh yes! That was it. How can the night be ruined because of a lack of beer? I mean, we can totally have fun without the stuff, right? Right?" He smiled weakly, raising his glass for a toast. "Right?"
Posted by forecast on Jan 12, 2009 22:28:30 GMT -6
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"I suppose you're right..." Arielle sighed and gave a small smile to Shin as he raised his glass for a toast. She raised hers too and a small ring chimed from the clicking of their glasses.
"How'd you get to be so sweet and charming? That's twice you've managed to pick me up out of a rut. I'm glad you came with me tonight. It's nice to have someone so kind as my date," she smiled and took a sip of her drink. "Still...I'm really not in the mood to be here anymore. If we don't need alcohol, then we don't need loud banging music and this humid, stuffy atmosphere. You wanna head somewhere else and get something? I could go for a hot cocoa or some coffee."
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 12, 2009 22:34:34 GMT -6
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“Cocoa?” Shin’s ears perked up as he set down his glass.. “That sounds like it could be good… yeah, and it’d be out and away from this… ‘music’.” He threw up air-quotes around the word. Start Wearing Purple by Gogol Bordello was still blaring in the background, not that there was anything wrong with that. It was just… “It seems so unfitting for the mood,” he dropped his fist into his palm as he found the words. “Did you have some place in mind?”
He glanced off towards wherever the designated driver and her date had bounced off to. “And should we tell them first?”
Posted by forecast on Jan 12, 2009 22:41:25 GMT -6
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"I really don't know where to go. I just came into town today," Arielle laughed, "Ah, well. It'll be more of an adventure if he have to search for a place, right?" she nodded as Shin suggested they inform Sam and Leila of their plans.
"Maybe we should. And maybe they could recommend a place also. This will be my first new years with cocoa in my hands instead of tequila since I was in high school, but for some reason, for you I wouldn't mind. Lets go. Find them." she spoke getting up and walking into the crowd in search of the blonde couple.
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 13, 2009 22:18:22 GMT -6
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After glancing around a minute, Shin shrugged. He couldn't find hide nor tail of Mr. Cool and his date. Maybe they were off in a corner somewhere with a 'do not disturb sign'? "Nowhere to be seen~" Came his singsong reply. "I guess we'll just have to make an adventure out of it."
He chased after her, getting her attention and pointing towards the door.
"I guess, we can always come back here to meet them. Besides, Leila has my cell phone number. She can always call. I wouldn't want to disturb them anyhow," Arielle smiled, taking Shin's arm once again.
"I've kind of gotten a taste for something sweet to eat now too. Like, cake or pie. I don't know. I'm sure there's a nice little restaurant around the corner or so. That is, if they're still open since it is a holiday and such." she shrugged as they exited the club.
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 14, 2009 18:11:47 GMT -6
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A car horn trilled as they stepped onto the sidewalk of the street outside the club. The streetlamps were lit, and as the pair walked past the bouncer and the crowded line that trailed down the street a good block, quarantined off with red velvet ropes and mistletoe with bells, Shin whistled a light tune. Holly Jolly Christmas, it’s the best time of the year. “And Rudolph, with your nose so bright… won’t you… ride my… sleigh to…night?” His voice slowed to a question as he stopped, glancing up at the light from a window on the second floor of a building up ahead.
A waitress with golden curly locks that bounced set a tray of food and drink down in front of a table of four. From where they sat, it reminded him of his own family. For a moment, homesickness welled up in his gut… then a passing car with its stereo blaring ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year’ shook him back out of it.
“That place looks good,” Shin pointed towards the restaurant. The neon sign in the window said ‘Beer’. “Uh…” He shifted his fingers right three feet to the real sign that said ‘Nerry’s – a homely happy place’. “Homely, happy. Sounds like they’re our men!”
Posted by forecast on Jan 14, 2009 19:24:43 GMT -6
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"Yeah, sounds good," Arielle nodded, smiling to Shin and laughing at his whistling. He was so goofy, but it was adorable. He was adorable. Damn those asians for being so adorable. "Well, lets go. I'm hungry!" she grabbed his arm and dragged him off towards the restaurant.
It was a nice and quaint little place. It wasn't a 5 scale restaurant, but being from Brazil, Arielle knew first hand that even the smallest of restaurant and food stands have the biggest flavor.
"I think I will opt for a slice of apple pie with the homemade vanilla ice cream, and a coffee..." she spoke, looking over the menu. "So...Japan certainly is interesting. The fashion, the food, and the fetishes...." she laughed nervously at the last one. "Tell me more about it. Err, Japan, not the tentacles and panty vend machines...."
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 14, 2009 20:34:42 GMT -6
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Shin looked up from his menu, where a pat of butter sat atop a loving pile of pancakes and strawberries with whipped cream. “Strawberry waffles and a cup of cocoa, please. Whipped cream and syrup on the side.” The waiter smiled as she jotted their orders down, then wandered off. It was a good thing they served breakfast all day (and even at night!). The Asian turned his attention back to Arielle, arching a curious eyebrow.
“Now what was that about tentacles and vending machines? I don’t know much about big city life in Japan. I grew up in Kyoto. It’s nice, from a cultural standpoint. Tons of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples… and a palace. Tons of tourist-trap destinations, but when it comes to mainstream entertainment, they’re pretty suppressed.” He frowned, omitting the theme park and a film set.
“It’s just so… traditional and mainstream. It’s like everyone in the city zoned in on Japan’s past, neglecting the present for the media to deal with. The food’s great, though! They have a ton of unique vegetables, and the sushi! I could certainly go on about that. I guess the one thing that kept me working hard and paying attention back home was Kawamura-sensei…” He trailed off.
“But yes,” he regained focus, raising a finger to the roof. “Japan is a beautiful place where the sun shines on our backs and the good walk the path of heaven, smacking down evil wherever it may nest, and sometimes…” his voice dropped down to a whisper and he leaned inwards towards Arielle, cupping a hand to funnel his voice and hide his lips. “When the moon is full, a golden knight rides his steed charging through the night, slicing down horrors of the dark with his massive blade of light!”
He held off on the comment of the flying Anpan toast man, saving it for later. Now he was interested in her story.
“So anyways, how’s Brazil? You mentioned Carnival. That sounds like a real show!”
Posted by forecast on Jan 14, 2009 21:05:25 GMT -6
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"Yeah, Carnival is a blast" Arielle laughed. "You'd definitely enjoy it. The parades, the costumes, the music and the food, so much food and the drinks...its like a city wide block party.A 4 day block party. And I'm sure you'd get a kick out of the topless girls too." she paused to take a sip of water and returned to the conversation.
"Rio is pretty much one of the top vacation spots in the world. I think besides Carnival, Rio is famous for it's beaches and the fact that almost everyone out on those beaches are hot. So you know I had to be there every other day to contribute to the image," she laughed, though it quickly died down as she began to feel a bit home sick now, even if it had only been a day since she left.
"Not trying to be a mood killer, but talking about home is starting to make me miss it. New York has been cool so far, but still..." she put a hand to her cheek and rested her elbow on the table.
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 14, 2009 22:07:00 GMT -6
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“… And I’m sure you’ll get a kick out of the topless girls too…” Arielle paused to take a drink. Oh my, Shin very nearly blushed. Arielle continued. “…pretty much one of the top vacation spots in the world…” and suddenly, she was talking about being homesick. Shin frowned.
“Now that you mention it, regardless of all my talking down about it, Kyoto was still my home. Looking back, I kind of miss mom and pops. Baa-chan and ojii-san… Winters there always had the greatest meals, and – what am I doing, I’m making myself homesick now too? Dang it.” He palmed his forehead to punish himself. “And I haven’t even been home in about three years… the host family was nice, but they never matched Japanese hospitality. They never even came close.” He sighed.
A plate clinked down in front of him as the waitress brought them their orders. She slipped the bill and receipt information daintily on the table, and nudged it towards him before shooting Arielle a knowing smile and saying ‘I’ll leave you two kids to your own devices.’ She had a real Southern accent, too.
“I guess the Big Apple holds all sorts,” Shin reflected as the waitress wandered off. “You, from Brazil. Me, from Japan… and here we are on the eve of the new year, two strangers celebrating. There’s something fantastic about that.” He murmured. “Like an adventure. So tell me, what are your resolutions for adventure is this brand new year? Any particular way you wanted to ring it in?”
He smiled. Maybe this would shine a positive light back on the mood?