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 Gemma Taylor on Dec 16, 2010 15:54:53 GMT -6
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>>“Well, whatever you need me for, you know that I am at your disposal. I don’t want to intrude, Gemma, I mean it’s the holidays and they are your children. But I can help you wrangle mansion kids and stick the shadows, if you like?”
"Yes, and you are my boyfriend." she smiled, holding his hand "And they accepted that. And damned if I let you spend Christmas alone." she smirked at him "We have a lot of guest rooms in the Mansion, you know."
Of course, she wouldn't let him sleep in a guest room. He deserved better than that. But it was fun to say.
"Some help is always nice around this time of the year. I'm sure I can find you something to do if I look hard enough." she chuckled, still holding his hand, and looked up at him "So, tell me Mr. Claus, how do you stay in shape to fit into the chimney?.." she giggled "I always wanted to ask that."
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>> "Yes, and you are my boyfriend…And they accepted that. And damned if I let you spend Christmas alone…We have a lot of guest rooms in the Mansion, you know."
Jorge had to chuckle at little at her comment. It was truly that she was definitely an intimidating woman, but she also had a lot of sage advice. It was true, he was in Gemma’s life now and that did mean spending holidays together. If the kids had a problem with him, it was something either they would have to get used to or Gemma herself would have to broach to him or them. But they did seem to get along pretty well. They already did spend one holiday together…why not another one? Plus there would be many mansion kids to keep an eye on so it would not be the firing line he had to endure the last time.
At least he hoped so.
So he nodded as he gave her a bright smile. “Well, you’re the boss. And a guest room would be fine. I’m glad to keep an eye on the place just in case things get too rowdy. Plus…I get to keep an eye on you. “ he said with a chuckle. “I would not want some handsome stranger to lure you under the mistletoe or something.”
>> "So, tell me Mr. Claus, how do you stay in shape to fit into the chimney?.."
He chuckled a little but could not let the comment go without response.
“Elf-robics. Keeps man toned but still jolly.” he said with a wink.
He had to admit that whenever he conversed with her, he found it very funny. She made him feel like he was a teenager. Enough so that he stumbled over his own words and brought out the cheesiest of lines he has ever read or seen on TV. It had been so long since he had any type of experience like this that it pretty much seemed to hurl him back into his younger years. Deep down, he really, really hoped that this was something that was going to last and not some passing thing. Unfortunately he was bit wrapped up with her now and did not want to imagine how things would be without seeing her face again. Hopefully he would not have to.
“So,” he began his interrogation. “I heard that the worst gift a boyfriend could ever give as a gift is…a chia pet. Do you agree?” he asked a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
Posted by Gemma Taylor on Dec 17, 2010 11:58:06 GMT -6
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Mirroroni
>>“Well, you’re the boss. And a guest room would be fine. I’m glad to keep an eye on the place just in case things get too rowdy. Plus…I get to keep an eye on you. I would not want some handsome stranger to lure you under the mistletoe or something.”
Gemma arched an eyebrow.
"Do you honestly think I'd put up mistletoe in a school full of mutant teenagers? That's.... hey, wait. What handsome stranger?" she grinned "Tell me more about him..."
>>“So, I heard that the worst gift a boyfriend could ever give as a gift is…a chia pet. Do you agree?”
"Why, what's wrong with chia pets?" Gemma asked with very convincing fake shock in her voice "I've always wanted to have one." she shook her head, biting back a grin "Santa is supposed to know stuff like that, isn't he?"
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>> "Do you honestly think I'd put up mistletoe in a school full of mutant teenagers? That's.... hey, wait. What handsome stranger?...Tell me more about him..."
He chuckled as he arched an eyebrow at her and shrugged.
“Oh, you know, those dangerous, cavalier type guys that haunt Christmas parties,” he said with a small smile. “Red Coat…bushy white beards…promising elaborate gifts…” He tried to contain his chuckling as he dodged around a passing child and accidentally bumped into Gemma. He quickly gave her an apologetic look but continued on. “You gotta watch out for those types. Would hate to find out you rather off with one of those strangers in his ‘magic’ sleigh.”
>> "Why, what's wrong with chia pets?...I've always wanted to have one…Santa is supposed to know stuff like that, isn't he?"
She did have a point. Santa was supposed to be an omnipotent character who knew too good and bad of each child upon command, as well as knowing what someone would like to have as a Christmas gift. Then again, it was not like he was a genie, he was just an officer in a costume. Still he had been dating Gemma awhile now, it should only be right that he knew exactly the kind of thing she would like for Christmas.
And he was of the mindset that no matter what, somebody should always have something to open for Christmas day, which was why he already donated his gift to the charity. Now though, he had to focus on Gemma as well as her kids. It would be a good holiday…so long as he did not choke and get them all chia pets!
He grinned a bright as he nudged her. “Keep talking like that and just might find three or four of them under your tree.” he said with a chuckle.
Posted by Gemma Taylor on Dec 18, 2010 12:21:37 GMT -6
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>>“Oh, you know, those dangerous, cavalier type guys that haunt Christmas parties. Red Coat…bushy white beards…promising elaborate gifts… You gotta watch out for those types. Would hate to find out you rather off with one of those strangers in his ‘magic’ sleigh.”
"I dunno" she smirked, moving closer to him; only because it was more comfortable like that in a crowd. Especially in an annoyed pre-Christmas crowd where everyone was rushing. It felt good, walking with someone who made her feel safe. Not like she needed that, but still.
>>“Keep talking like that and just might find three or four of them under your tree.”
"Well, after living in the Mansion for a few months, I can say I wouldn't really be surprised by anyting that can possibly show up under a Christmas tree" she grinned "And I am sure we can find a use for everything too. You'd be surprised what gets eaten, stolen, or used for practice in that school."
She sqeezed his hand as they walked. "By the way, boyfriends shouldn't worry about Christmas gifts at all" she smiled "They should add something delicious to the Christmas meal, and that's all that's expected. Generally, I mean."
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>> "Well, after living in the Mansion for a few months, I can say I wouldn't really be surprised by anything that can possibly show up under a Christmas tree…And I am sure we can find a use for everything too. You'd be surprised what gets eaten, stolen, or used for practice in that school."
Jorge had to chuckle at this because it was true, in a house full of mutants, one really could only imagine what could be found under the Christmas tree. Especially with the few that he has met so far, it would not be surprising to find pranks, surprises, maybe even a mutant who could transform into a wrapped present just to scare everyone! Okay, that last one was a bit far-fetched, but it was true that in a house with that many hormones running while and the inability to burn off excess energy outside, he could only assume what things would be like Gemma to have to organize.
Maybe it would be the best Christmas present to at least offer himself as some assistance to keep things in order. After all, no matter how bad the kid, sometimes just the presence of an officer could bring out the best behavior in them. That was all anyone could ask for on Christmas was just some plain, calm behavior. At least that is what he hoped for.
Besides…if anyone got out of line he could always arrest someone. That was the good thing about being a cop.
>> "By the way, boyfriends shouldn't worry about Christmas gifts at all…They should add something delicious to the Christmas meal, and that's all that's expected. Generally, I mean."
He gently wrapped his arm around her shoulders as they strolled, staying close to prevent bumping into any other of the panicking customers. Apparently everyone forgets that Christmas at the same time every year so now everyone was running about like chickens without heads trying to get to the cheapest and best deals. Or…at least that was the reason he tried to pass off. To be truthful he just liked to stay close to her.
“Well, I think I can definitely help whip something up for everyone. Christmas is actually how I started cooking,” he said with a matter of fact grin. “Maybe I’ll bring some diversity with tamales, or I dunno. I’m sure I can think of something.” he smiled as ran through the recipes he already had memorized in his head.
Posted by Gemma Taylor on Dec 20, 2010 5:19:08 GMT -6
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>>“Well, I think I can definitely help whip something up for everyone. Christmas is actually how I started cooking. Maybe I’ll bring some diversity with tamales, or I dunno. I’m sure I can think of something.”
"Sounds great" she smiled at him "Let me know what you'll need and we'll do some shopping. The kitchen will be crazy to handle as we gt closer to Christmas" she sighed "I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to handle it alone. Those kids eat a lot."
They walked around, looking at things, but not really doing any shopping. Gemma was fine with that. She needed some time just walking around, doing nothing. It belonged to the holiday spirit, but she rarely ever had the time...
"When do you need to go back to the kids, Santa?" she asked him with a smirk "I bet there are a few dozens more who want to tell you their wishes." she chuckled at him "Sadly, I am too old to sit on your lap. Sorry."
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>> "Sounds great…Let me know what you'll need and we'll do some shopping. The kitchen will be crazy to handle as we get closer to Christmas…I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to handle it alone. Those kids eat a lot."
He chuckled with a nod. “Don’t worry, I’m sure you won’t be alone. I’ll be glad to help you out with the cooking. And hey, if Andrew is in town for the holidays, I know he’s a good baker. I’m sure he can help you out as well.”
Jorge had to admit that it was a little funny. When he first found out that he could not be able to make the trip home to see his family for the holidays, he was a little down about it. Normally he always spent Christmas with them when he was in Miami and this would be the first year where he could not. But thankfully he found some people here that were willing to stand his company for the holidays. In the end he had to guess that family is not always about who you are related to, but simply those who you feel like yourself around. And he definitely felt like himself with Gemma and her kids.
>> "When do you need to go back to the kids, Santa?...I bet there are a few dozens more who want to tell you their wishes….Sadly, I am too old to sit on your lap. Sorry."
Jolted out of his musings and good time spending with Gemma, he suddenly realized that he was not at the mall simply dressed as a man searching for gifts. He was here with a purpose. He was, after all, Santa Claus…at least for another two hours. With her sudden reminder he pulled up his sleeve to glance at his watch and sighed a little. The soreness of his lap suddenly began to radiate again. It was not so much that he did not want to be Santa Claus, he knew he was doing a good thing for the kids, it was more that he had been doing it all day and he would have liked a rest.
Oh well, just a couple more hours. he said to encourage himself.
“Actually I need to start heading back now if I want to make it back to Santa’s Village and get back into costume,” he said with a small, weary smile. “Thanks for coming by and causing a ruckus for Santa.” He chuckled as he leaned in to give her a small kiss. “I’m here for the next couple hours, but if you’re still around, I would like to treat you to dinner.” He grinned a little mischeviously as he nudged her. “I’ll even wear the costume and cause more of an uproar.”