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 Welldrinker Cult
A shadowy group is gaining power, drawing in people who are curious, vulnerable, or malicious, and turning them into Mystics. They are recruiting people into their ranks to spread the influence of magic in the world, but for what end goal?
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.
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Kealey had to grin. Shin sure did like the idea of her making and wearing that costume. It was something she’d definitely have to consider. Consider? Psh…she was already looking at the cartoon character with that critical designer eye…trying to figure out what fabrics would make the skirt swish the way it did when she spun? What kind of pleating would make the folds fall just right? Would she be able to wear the boots that usually went with her X-Men uniform or would something new be necessary? Yeah…she was definitely planning it out already, giving Shin’s description of his practice session with Gawain half an ear, paying only enough attention to chuckle at the Homestuck reference.
”I’m glad it was good. That sword is definitely cool…and the armor.” she managed before Shin was answering her question about the identity of the girl whose costume Kealey was planning.
At least until the name of Shin’s ex came up.
Kealey bore the girl no ill-will, but something about the fact that Kealey was sitting there snuggling and planning out the same outfit another girl had worn…made the blonde’s hackles rise…just a little. Okay…more than a little. Maybe it was the emotional connection, or the fact that she’d seen Shin’s reaction to another costume…but suddenly she wanted nothing to do with this…Sailor Moon.
Despite the fact that Shin’s emotions made it pretty obvious the comment had been unintentional, Kealey was mildly irked. ”Well.” she said just a little tightly ”I’m sure that was all kinds of fun.”
”You don’t come across a princess of the moon every day.”
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Oh man. Was Kealey mad? Bringing up one's ex-girlfriend in front of another girlfriend usually was something to make someone mad, right? Or maybe he was the one who was mad? Crazy? For bringing it up? Yeah. Maybe! 'Idiot, idiot, idiot,' He mentally berated himself.
""Sorry," Shin said, taking a moment to pull himself away from mentally banging his head against a wall. "I didn't mean to bring Kasumi up. And you're way better than she ever was. If you don't want to cosplay Sailor Moon, then..." Gulp. Sacrifices would have to be made. "You could always try cosplaying some other anime character I like?" Shin squeaked. He shifted uncomfortably, trying to snuggle his way back into her good side. He didn't like cold Kealey at all.
Posted by Kealey Shinbo on Feb 1, 2011 0:22:43 GMT -6
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For one short moment Kealey had to remind herself how petty it was to be just the tiniest bit satisfied that Shin knew he’d messed up. It also wasn’t very fair…he was beating himself up pretty hard about it too. Kealey just waited for a moment though, partially to see what he would do…and partially to figure out what she was going to do. Mild little tiffs and frustration were as foreign in this relationship as Japan was to Kealey.
He spoke, and Kealey paid close attention to his emotions. He really was sorry and she’d known from the beginning that the reference had been a mistake. Shin continued, and Kealey couldn’t help but let her lips twitch up just slightly when he mentioned that she didn’t have to try Sailor Moon if she didn’t want to. He still wanted her to though…Kealey could tell. She took a deep breath and let it out slowly, it hadn’t been an ex-girlfriend thing…it was a…Sailor Moon thing.
She’d file that away. Sailor Moon was still a possibility…at some point. Still.
”What other ones do you like? That haven’t been done. I’m not a big fan of competition.”
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"Kasumi only did Sailor Moon..." Shin said, cautiously, slowly, careful not to make any further misteps, crunch any leaves or sticks under foot, and draw out the mauling bear. "Or, to be more precise, the Moon Princess dress, not the actual Sailor Moon costume. Much more fancy... what ones do I like?' He worried his lip, brow crinkling in deep concentration, weighing options for one serious second. Then, it hit him.
"Wait." He stared at her, a little in horror, much more in surprise. "Are you actually asking for a list of anime girls I think are attractive?"
Posted by Kealey Shinbo on Feb 3, 2011 23:30:04 GMT -6
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Hrm. Apparently only one costume had been seen in the past. That…was slightly more workable…and acceptable for some reason. Maybe it was because the whole concept wasn’t ruined. The outfit that Shin thought she would look good in was not the same costume. The situation was improving by the moment. Who wanted a girl in a princess costume anyway? The battle suit was much cooler.
Design plans, re-initiated. Kealey wasn’t going to say anything though. She’d let him think he’d lost that option. It was fitting punishment for his verbal slip-up. She mulled over it while he worked over her question in his mind. Then his emotions changed from concentration to surprise and mild horror.
Well, wasn’t that interesting? Shin spoke, and Kealey tilted her head up to look at him. Did she want to know?
”They’re cartoon characters, Shin.” Kealey said, a teasing grin slipping back onto her face, ”Maybe I can pick up some fashion pointers from a few of them…besides, I’m curious.”
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"Curious." He repeated, slowly. "Right. Well then." Why did it suddenly feel like he was walking through a minefield? One misstep, and boom? Yeah. He supposed sharing a list of the kinds of costumes one thought were excellent or would look excellent on one's loved one was kinda... wow. This was kind of a weird conversation, he suddenly realized. In fact, the entire topic was strange. How had they gone from flashing lights and seizure-inducing dance clubs to this?
"Um... hmm..." Shin eyed her. "Do you want costumes, or do you want background information... and also, the list is probably going to be kind of long (for things I think you'd look swell in), so..." He paused, for dramatic flair, then continued. "You might need a pen."
Posted by Kealey Shinbo on Feb 6, 2011 0:07:02 GMT -6
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Shin was uncomfortable, and just the tiniest bit…suspicious? No, that wasn’t the right word…leery maybe? No…worried? Maybe it was a combination of all three…or just one of those things Kealey couldn’t really put words to. He was definitely uncomfortable though, and Kealey frowned slightly at that. Uncomfortable hadn’t really been what she was going for. Maybe, she decided, they should have just stuck to dance clubs and arcades. It wasn’t to be though, and the question had already been asked. Shin was thinking, and Kealey let him without interruption.
He spoke, and Kealey listened, trying to puzzle out an answer to his question when he asked it. Pretty much…she was just concerned with the outfits. They hadn’t really ever had a conversation like this before, and while Shin was always quite complimentary on her clothing choices…he’d never specifically pointed out anything he particularly liked. Sure it was kind of a back door way to find out…but…Kealey mentally shrugged. It was what it was…and besides slightly uncomfortable…it was an opportunity to find something out.
….except for the fact that she was an empath.
Shin’s uncomfortable automatically made Kealey uncomfortable, and she squirmed a little, still managing a smile when Shin said the list of things he’d like her in might be kind of long. A pen? She’d need a pen? Kealey could feel her cheeks darkening and suddenly she wasn’t sure she wanted to answer Shin’s question.
”Whatever you think.” she said. ”Unless you want to change the subject…”
That hadn’t come out exactly how she’d hoped. Kealey frowned for a minute, then squirmed around until she was positioned better, so she could see Shin’s face while she talked to him.
”I just…” she paused, blushing a little, ”Was curious what kinds of clothes and stuff you like. That’s all.” There. That made more sense…even if suddenly they were on a strange topic of conversation. It was a good thing to know, Kealey reasoned, at least she thought so.
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Why would he want to change the subject? If anything, he sorta kinda wanted to brave his way through the darkness of unfamiliar territory. They were on the path to something new. Kealey said she was curious about what kinds of clothes and stuff he liked, and... Shin pushed down any of the awkward he'd been feeling. He could sense that maybe, just maybe, the awkward had gotten her feeling awkward(?), and that maybe he needed to try a new method of easing her into the topic, lest she run away from his careful plotting.
"No," He shook his head, smiling at her. "You aren't just asking me what clothes I like. You're asking me what sort of clothes I'd like to see you in. Different question." He suddenly felt a bit bolder. Kealey didn't seem much like she'd snap his neck now, for saying something stupid. Plus, it was super-early in the morning and he could afford to take risks. "And to answer that, everything." Okay. Maybe boldness had turned to a bit of blushing. She was blushing, and it was just the thing to do. He had to oblige her efforts, and play along. "Cosplaying is serious business, don't you know. Why, there's probably an application to keep note of it or something for one's PDA..."
"Sorry if this is getting weird. It's just not every day I get the prettiest girl in the world asking me if I want her to put on a French Maid's outfit or something. Most guys would trip over their tongues, too."
Posted by Kealey Shinbo on Feb 6, 2011 10:01:21 GMT -6
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The awkward, suspicious, leery, worried feelings started to recede and Kealey breathed a small sigh of relief. She really was curious…and if Shin wasn’t too uncomfortable with the topic…she wanted answers. In fact…she decided she might demand answers anyway, if the need arose.
It didn’t though, so that was good…and Shin was smiling again. Even better.
The initial answer he gave, however, was not the answer she had really hoped to get. Kealey was flattered…Kealey was super flattered…but the fact remained that for some reason, she wanted details. They were in Japan…what better time would there be for a conversation like this? Being honest, she didn’t know how that logic’d out, but she was going to roll with it.
An app? For cosplaying? Now Kealey was a little confused, but she didn’t say anything. She hadn’t realized what an all encompassing topic she’d broached. Cheeks still flushed, she listened, then laughed and buried her head in Shin’s shoulder for a moment.
Geez…she giggled a little and lifted her head.
”I don’t think it’s weird. I just want to know.” Geez, she mentally commented once again. Blushfest 2010. She grinned too though, ”You know…to wear something just because you liked it.”
The blushing had to stop, Kealey had to gain back some ground, ”French Maid outfit?” she said with raised eyebrows and a slightly more sly grin, ”Really?”
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"Please," Shin said. "I have some taste."
French maid costumes, sheesh.
She didn't think him weird. That was good. Confidence redoubled. Good gog, she was amazing.
"So, let's go make that list then?"
Up, Shin leaped to fetch both pen and paper from pen and paper storage areas. He came back in the bed, and stole back covers, handing pad and pen over to Kealey for noting duties.
He held one lecturing finger, eyes closed regally, and began. "Sailor Moon."
Posted by Kealey Shinbo on Feb 6, 2011 12:08:01 GMT -6
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Kealey grinned and may have even stifled a bit of a giggle when Shin indicated that a French Maid costume was not tasteful. His feelings shifted slightly again and Kealey grinned even more. This was turning out much better than she’d feared when the topic had first come up.
Shin, it turned out, really did want to make a list. The only problem with this was that he moved to gather writing implements. He was back shortly though, and Kealey took the things as they were handed to her, an expectant look crossing her features as she waited.
The first was obvious. Sailor Moon. That Moon Princess dress would never grace his presence…but Shin was likely to be in for a surprise at some point as far as the other was concerned.
”Okay. That one was easy. We already talked about it.”
More expectant looks. Maybe a nudge. There was a list to be made, and they were burning moonlight.
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"Sailor Mars," He announced boldly. "Mercury! Venus! Yadda yadda, and the list goes on." He rolled his hand on his wrist as he rolled out the role call. All the pretty ladies? Maybe all of them. The list might have been short if he'd kept it down to one. Shin kept going, onto the next grouping, though. Maybe even too fast for Kealey's frantically writing hand to keep up.
"Asuka, from Evangelion, Erika, from Pokemon, Revy from Black Lagoon..."
Posted by Kealey Shinbo on Feb 6, 2011 19:23:17 GMT -6
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And…apparently all the other ones were easy too. Shin started listing, and Kealey started writing. There were more…probably from Sailor Moon and Kealey spared a moment to look up at the TV. A moment she didn’t have time to spend apparently, because Shin launched into another list.
Kealey couldn’t help but laugh, ”Alright…alright. How am I supposed to keep up with this?” She recognized some of the names….others not at all, she would have to research.
”Goodness. Revi's costume would sure be easy to make…” she commented, a sly grin crossing her features as she wrote. ”I could buy the fabric from the remnant section.”
She spared another look at the TV while Shin paused to think….or breathe, ”And don’t all the sailor moon girls wear the same costume…just with different colors?”
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Shin laughed. "To the untrained eye. See. They also wear wigs." And, wait. Was he really going to make her make a costume for each and every one? That was kind of silly. "Point taken, though. Also... hrm. Scratch off Revi, too." He suddenly remembered someone who reminded him an awful lot of her, waving her gun around. "She reminds me of an adaptoid I once met..."
Posted by Kealey Shinbo on Feb 6, 2011 19:35:44 GMT -6
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Wigs? Kealey frowned slightly at that. ”Nope. No wigs.” she said. ”You’ll just have to deal with blond versions of whatever I do.” Wearing silly, fun clothes was one thing. Doing something that drastically altered one’s appearance to their boyfriend felt like something else entirely. Not that Shin had actually suggested that…but Kealey figured she’d lay down the ground rules while they were having the discussion. Who knew when they’d feel bold enough to go here again?
Also…scratching Revi off the list because she reminded Shin of someone he knew. That was a good thing. Besides the fact that Kealey didn’t want to bring up memories of other people, Revi’s costume did show a lot of skin. Skin that Kealey didn’t normally like people to see. Sure this was Shin…and….that meant something…but prancing around in a costume like that. If she could scratch it off the list. She would.
Shin stopped there, and Kealey looked at him, head tilted slightly to the side as she finished scratching off the foul-mouthed, gun-toting psycho.