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 forecast on Jan 14, 2009 22:36:28 GMT -6
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"There is something wonderful about it. I mean, thats supposed to be what America is about. Being a melting pot of different cultures right?" Arielle smiled looking at how delicious her order was.
"My resolutions?" Arielle repeated as she picked up her silver ware, preparing to dive into her pie and ice cream. "Well, I remember at the institute that after seeing Leila and Sam, that I wanted to find someone special to be with. I can't be boy hopping forever. It's so childish when I think about it. I'm an adult. It's time I start having real relationships. And of course, my soul reason for coming to the mansion in the first place, was to learn more about myself and my abilities. And of course meeting lots of new people and friends. Other than that, I really don't have any because life has been treating me very well," she shrugged and took a bite of her pie and let out an audible "mmm" feeling the pie and ice cream melt in her mouth. Washing it down with a slow sip off coffee, Arielle nodded in agreement. The night hadn't been lost, and was probably better this way than being in that stuffy club.
'What about you? Any resolutions you've made?" she asked Shin.
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 14, 2009 23:04:36 GMT -6
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Shin paused in his thoughtful appreciation of the strawberries and the waffles, letting his grip of the fork slacken just enough to smear whipped cream with butter. His knife stopped cutting. “I hadn’t really thought of any past going to that mansion and meeting some new friends. Maybe going on a few dates, catching the fireworks display and the ceremony at Time’s Square… though that’s technically not until next New Year’s Eve,” He laughed. “Really, I’ve been wanting to find someone to train with. My jujitsu is getting sloppy, and it shows. I guess that looking back on the old year, there’s a lot that I could resolve to do… but those are the things on my mind now.” He nodded with a smile.
“And I certainly think we can help each other with our goals.” He added after a while.
"I think we already have for the meeting new friends part of our resolutions." Arielle smiled back. "I can't help you with jujitsu. Not mu martial art, but I believe Sam could. Leila told me he was a self defense and martial arts teacher at the mansion when we went shopping this afternoon." she paused blinking of a caucasian man teaching an asian martial arts. She couldn't help but laugh at the image.
"Speaking of, I wonder how those two are doing. Maybe we should have told them where we were going after all. They've probably worked up an appetite by now. Ah well. This pie is delicious. How about your waffles?"
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 15, 2009 11:10:30 GMT -6
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“Really good,” Shin replied, spearing a hunk of deliciousness. “I always have liked strawberries.” He twirled it in a pool of whipped cream before putting the bite in his mouth. Behind him, a girl giggled. An authoritarian voice reprimanded the giggle.
“Chew your food, honey.” The voice was deep and wide. Shin had forgotten there were other people in the restaurant for the moment. He smiled at the thought.
“Sam was the guy, right? The one with the brown hair? Teacher, huh? Never would have guessed.” He wondered what the others’ powers were. Here was hardly the place to ask, though.
On the counter near their table, a small crowd of restaurant workers was quickly gathering around a portable television. One redheaded woman stood with arms crossed, watching the countdown on the screen. The man behind her had his arms wrapped around her waist. He looked like he was enjoying his new year’s eve. A freckled waiter and the blonde and bouncy waitress from early finished off the crowd. They stood under the mistletoe hanging from a light, far more interested in each others’ faces than the New Years Eve celebrations on TV.
Posted by forecast on Jan 15, 2009 20:53:28 GMT -6
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"Ah yeah...." Arielle sighed turning her attention to the television, watching all the people waiting excitedly for the new year.
"A brand new year. A chance to start a new? That's what everyone always say, but in all honesty, it seems like just a continuation of life. They make it sound like as if all your problems will go away when that 8 rolls over to 9, but they'll still be there. Not to be pessimistic. I'm just saying..." she said with a sigh.
"All one can really do is hope that the new year brings good fortune and that whatever problems in life will get resolved."
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 15, 2009 21:10:33 GMT -6
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IC: “Yeah,” Shin replied, at a loss. Good fortune and tidings … it reminded him of a song. Sudden inspiration struck him, and he wolfed down his waffles, chugging the cocoa in one hot slurp. “Come on, finish up your meal! There’s somewhere I want to show you!” Shin expounded excitedly.
He stood up, grabbing the bill and taking it to the register. “I’ll handle this. You work on finishing that.”
OOC: We’re going to the roof of a nearby building. Shin has a friend who’ll let them up there. He did spend three years in New York, after all. He’s certainly able to do something fun with that time.
Posted by forecast on Jan 15, 2009 22:16:45 GMT -6
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"Err, okay?" Arielle's eye brow twitched upwards at Shin. She did as she was told and finished up her pie, savory every last bite. Immediately she attempted to work on her coffee, but there was no way she could chug it down like Shin did his cocoa, but she mad do and finished within the minute. Stacking her and Shin's dishes neatly, she reached into her purse for a $5 bill and slipped it under her coffee mug. The least she could do was leave the tip since Shin picked up the bill. The server had earned it anyway.
"You didn't have to pay for me you know," Arielle spoke, walking up beside Shin and adjusting her dress a bit. "What are we in sych a hurry for?"
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 15, 2009 22:46:21 GMT -6
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“I don’t want to miss any of the aftermath once that countdown reaches zero,” Shin replied, grabbing her hand and leading her towards the door like a child showing his mother an amazing discovery. “As for the bill,” he added. “Just think of it as an early/late Christmas present. It’s my gift to you.”
The pair left the restaurant, tromping across the street to a nearby building, then stopping. Shin hailed a cab. After a ten minute drive, they arrived. The building was a massive glass and steel structure, and the sign said ‘Cerberus Towers’. Shin stepped up to press a call button, and after a moment’s conversation with someone on the other line and the doorman, Shin ushered Arielle through the front door.
The building within was amazingly spacious, with potted palm trees leaning against walls where fine art hung. Reflective glass polished off the rest of the wall. Shin turned to greet a medium-built woman with brown hair. She lifted her shades, smirking at the two of them.
“Brought another date, huh Shin?” She laughed. Shin laughed with her.
“This is my friend Arielle. We’d like to spend New Years watching the fireworks above your roof, if that’s alright.”
“Sure! Someone better!” Came the jolly reply. “My name’s Megara. Pleased to meet you.” She extended a hand out to Arielle. “And you would be the little mermaid?”
"Fire works on the roof?" Arielle smiled at the thought and to Shin's friend as she extended her hand.
"Hello," Arielle shook Megara's hand and laughed at the comment. Would she ever live down the whole mermaid thing? Not that she minded. It was her favorite princess. "The Brazilian version I guess. More exotic and curves" she laughed releasing Megara's hand.
"So, how is Hercules doing?" Arielle returned a question to the woman.
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“Off stealing the girdle of some Amazon,” Megara shrugged, raising her hands. “It’s not like he hasn’t slain his wife before. Anyways, it’s nice meeting you. The elevator to the top is right through there,” she pointed.
“Thanks,” Shin nodded, turning to Arielle. “Well, shall we?” He gave a slight bow, then led the way. The elevator’s doors opened with a ding, and he pushed a button. Up they went. The doors opened as they reached the top, and Shin motioned for Ari to leave. “Ladies first.” As he moved his hand in a sweeping gesture, fireworks lit the sky. “Now that’s timing.”
"Magnífica," was all Arielle could mutter as she watched the Fireworks light up the sky. With a nice high view over city, it really was a spectacular sight to see. Something she would have missed if she had stayed in that club and if it wasn't for Shin.
"This night really wasn't a total lost. Thank you, Shinbo..." she smiled, turning to give him a hug and a kiss on the cheek. It was customary to kiss someone when the New Year rang in anyway. "I really appreciate this. I do."
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 17, 2009 13:49:13 GMT -6
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“I’m glad,” Shin smiled as Arielle gave him a peck on the cheek. “I would have felt absolutely awful if the night had been a bust. But yeah,” he took a step forward, resting his hands on his hips as he admired the bursting fire in the sky. “It’s really something. Mankind’s efforts to bring light to their world, done up in epic Chinese fashion through gun powder and flames…” He paused a moment to contemplate on that. Tools used for war could also be used to instill joy and awe? Something was in that idea…
The fireworks went on a bit more. They burst into being over the city to the whoops and whistles of below below, whose voices were lost in the honking and hollering of the big city streets. The wind whistled past their ears as a light blue firework streaked, shattering into a triangular burst in the sky. The American flag somehow ended the show. Turning to Arielle, Shin put a finger to his lips.
“Hmm… well, it’s past Midnight. Maybe we should go back to the club, find those other two.” He wondered how their night had went. A smile crossed his face.
Posted by forecast on Jan 17, 2009 15:17:18 GMT -6
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"I guess so," Arielle responded still looking out over the city. A new year had arrived and the first New Years she was ever away from home. She couldn't help but wonder how her family is doing and also what they were doing. Those thoughts eventually wore off when she turned to Shin, lightly patting him on the back.
"Lets go find the love birds. And perhaps one more dance won't hurt either." she said.
Posted by Tetsuya Shinbo on Jan 17, 2009 18:07:44 GMT -6
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Nodding, Shin led her back to the elevator. He gave one final good bye to his friend Megara, and then called up another cab. The drive back to the club was nice, and as the city passed them by he watched the world go. A man wobbled along on his bicycle, crashing into a trash can, and another man helped a woman with her arms full of groceries through a doorway. So what if it was cliché, it was real.
This was real. Or so he thought.
The cab stopped a short distance from the club, and Shin paid their fare. He stepped out onto the curb, stretching in the early-morning air.
Posted by forecast on Jan 18, 2009 22:25:29 GMT -6
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Arielle stepped from the Taxi and stood along side Shin and stretched her arms a bit as well, and that action was followed by a rather exhausted yawn.
"Oh man, I've never been this tired this early on new years. I must be getting old," she giggled and then popped her neck. "I hope they've danced and sucked face enough. I seriously am tired. It's gotta be because I'm full of pie and ice cream. Still it was way worth it. Thanks again Shinny poo." Arielle said, followed by the clicking of her heels on the side walk as she walked off towards the entrance of the club.