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.
"I understnad Miss Leigh," Nigel said with a smile, "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Nigel Banks, and I work for a Mr Antonescu, a wealthy buisnessman." As he spoke Nigel heard a faint rustle behind him. He continued to speak with looking in the window behind Miss Leigh, watch Dr Grasha in the reflection.
"What you would do is assist Mr Antonescu in certian ventures of dubious legality." It was then that he saw the doctor make his move. As the branch disappeared Nigel threw himself left, causing the branch to appear in mind air exactly where his right hand had just been. Rolling to his feet Nigel watched the doctor approach.
"Now Dr Grasha," Nigel said with a smile, "What ever have I done to offend you? All I have said is that you are dangerous and fanatical in your beliefs. Your actions have proven you dangerous and will you dispute that you feverently believe in the gods which you serve? If either of those has been a lie then I apologise, but I do not respond to threats and will not be bullied away."
Seth was mildly impressed that the man had been able to dodge his little scare tactic. He saw the man turn to speak to him.
"Now Dr Grasha," Nigel said with a smile, "What ever have I done to offend you? All I have said is that you are dangerous and fanatical in your beliefs. Your actions have proven you dangerous and will you dispute that you feverently believe in the gods which you serve? If either of those has been a lie then I apologise, but I do not respond to threats and will not be bullied away."
Seth adjusted his coat "You have spoken of me in an ill attempt to sully my reputation. It bespeaks to your low level of class to speak of someone of whom you do not know in an attempt to connive and manipulate this fully capable girl into your nefarious clutches." he said rather professionally.
"My actions do prove me dangerous to those who would do me the disservice of speaking ill of me when they have yet to meet me, and dangerous to those who would use their financial position to oppress and enslave those who are blessed by the gods into his service. Tell your boss that it would serve him well to acquire some class and manners along with his vast wealth." He spat out as if talking to a commoner.
"If your boss valued her abilities so much then he would have come personally instead of sending one of his lackies, one of his pawns, one of his piss boys to do his dirty work for him. Miss Leigh is perfectly capable of handling herself and I am sure she is most intelligent and intrepid so as to see through your ruse and character assassination activities." Seth said softly as he brought himself full on to bear, his hands crackling with blue electricity, a move he had learned from his mother.
"I recommend you go back to your boss and let Miss Leigh have some time to think about your proposal, run home boy and tell your master that his power-brokering days are numbered if he keeps underestimating people's intelligence." He growled. "As for my beliefs, they do not enter into my professional career and you would do well to keep silent on them, they are a personal matter."
He turned to Alex and said "May I escort you away from such common filth as this so that we might be able to think and discuss privately?" he asked politely turning his back on the man but keeping his hands charged and one of his eyes on the man.
"I understand Miss Leigh,[/i]" the man said with a smile "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Nigel Banks, and I work for a Mr Antonescu, a wealthy buisnessman. What you would do is assist Mr Antonescu in certian ventures of dubious legality.[/i]" The name of 'Antonescu' raised her interest. It was no doubt that the man was from Romania. She looked behind Nigel as he saw him looking somewhere behind her. Somehow, she felt her power being used. Still, she widened her eyes as mr Banks jumped to his left. A branch appeared in the place he was before. She smiled and watched the shadows, just like Dr. Garsha had told her. In a matter of seconds, the already familiar figure appeared, looking pissed off. Nigel rolled to his feet and smiled as he watched his opponent walking over. "I believe you've overstayed your welcome, good sir.[/i]" Dr. Garsha said looking upset. "Take your own advice...and watch your back.[/i]" "Now Dr Grasha, what ever have I done to offend you? All I have said is that you are dangerous and fanatical in your beliefs. Your actions have proven you dangerous and will you dispute that you feverently believe in the gods which you serve? If either of those has been a lie then I apologise, but I do not respond to threats and will not be bullied away.[/i]" Alexandra didn't say anything. She listened Dr. Garsha expressing his opinion till the end and then decided to talk. "Now... dr. Garsha, first, I hope that you are fully aware that this sudden display of powers might take us to the camps and would be better if you settled your accounts with mr. Banks somewhere safe. Second, I don't like when someone decides for me. I appreciate that you are worried for me, but if I accept or not the offer of Mr. Antonescu it is my own decision. And third, I don't know you better than Mr. Banks and I can't trust you blindly." she said, looking harshly at the young man.
"Now... dr. Garsha, first, I hope that you are fully aware that this sudden display of powers might take us to the camps and would be better if you settled your accounts with mr. Banks somewhere safe. Second, I don't like when someone decides for me. I appreciate that you are worried for me, but if I accept or not the offer of Mr. Antonescu it is my own decision. And third, I don't know you better than Mr. Banks and I can't trust you blindly." she said, looking harshly at the young man.
Seth looked oddly at the young girl. "We are quite safe from the camps...due to my considerable financial backing. The reason I know this Mr. Antonescu is because of his considerable financial capabilities as well and his reputation preceeds him." His fists clenched, this girl was falling for this man's slick business scheme. Well I tried, if she continues on to work with him then....I think eventually she will see that she means nothing to the organization and is expendable.
He sighed "As you wish, I will settle accounts with this man later. Forgive my lack of manners in deciding for you, you have no reason to trust me...other than my obvious concern." he said softly. "Do as you wish...but if this man continues to slander me then I will attack." his eyes sparkled green "And I may not use a power that is as...easy to miss with." He smirked, an evil grin spreading over his face. Obviously he was destabalizing fast.
(OOC: Seth, Hunter has no reputation. He has deliberatly kept off the radar, so you wont know anything about him unless he lets you or you speak to others on the site who know him.)
Nigel shook his head at the doctor. "Now Dr Grasha, I was unaware of the double standard by which you lived. You complain about my giving advice for someone to be careful around you despite saying the same about me, you say I should not attack your character without knowing you and yet you have done nothing short of a character assasination of both myself, who you have met mere moments ago and of my employer, who you have never met. Quite the double standard."
Turning back to Miss Leigh he pulled out a card. "Here, if you are interested in the offer give me a call. It was a pleasure to meet you Miss Leigh. I just wish I could say the same for you Dr Grasha." With that he turned to walk away. As he did he sent out a blink code to a man down the street. The man had a weapon trained on Dr Grasha, ready to fire if he made any hostile action towards Nigel as he left.
"We are quite safe from the camps...due to my considerable financial backing. The reason I know this Mr. Antonescu is because of his considerable financial capabilities as well and his reputation preceeds him.[/i]" Dr. Garsha told her, her fists clenched. "As you wish, I will settle accounts with this man later. Forgive my lack of manners in deciding for you, you have no reason to trust me...other than my obvious concern.[/i]" he continued as his eyes started to glow green. "And I may not use a power that is as...easy to miss with.[/i]" The look on Alexandra's face changed to anger. "Oh, really? she asked, her eyes changing color, becoming a dark shade of blue and slightly glowed. The interruption of Nigel didn't make her take her eyes of Dr. Garsha. She looked away just for mere seconds, when mr. Banks gave her a card. She took it then turned once more to Nick Garsha, who had just offended her.
"Yeah really" he said not taking his gaze off of her eyes. Good get her mad, let her forget about the card, then calm her down and take her some place to continue talking...you don't want the cops to get here. He sighed as he watched the man leave and returned his gaze to her. "Come now, All I meant by my comment was that I can't manipulate this power with much accuracy." he said as he flexed his fingers slowly. "I'm sorry if you took offense to my actions and words...but I hate rude people who interrupt unannounced."
He bowed "If you would rather I took my leave of your company then I will leave." he said softly looking into her eyes with his sparkling green gaze.
Alexandra calmed down as dr. Garsha explained his reasons. Her eyes returned to normal. "Take my advice and don't even make me think that you insult my powers." she warned. Then she sighed and continued. "You can stay... and tell me what were you talking about a while ago." she said as put the card in her pocket. She might give a call to mr. Banks. Even if everything dr. Garsha said was true, she needed guidance and shelter.
He sighed and tried to recall what he had been saying before the rude interruption. "Ah yes...we special people need to stick together." He looked at his hand a saw it hadn't stopped bleeding. "Damn it all..."
He looked at her and said "What do you say we go for some food or something? It's on me." he said as he nursed his wound "And if you have any knowledge of how to treat wounds...it'll be appreciated" he said gesturing to his hand.
"Fine." Alexandra said and took a long breath. Then she looked slightly at his hand. "As for your... ummm.. wound, well, I'm not that advanced in human biology in order to manipulate your molecules and heal. But I can coagulate the blood faster, if you wish." she said gesturing to his wounded hand.
Seth smirked and said "Alright walk with me." he gestured to a Pizza place as he felt his blood finally start to clot. "Thank you Alex."
He sat down and ordered some of the supreme pizza for himself. "So where do you come from?" he asked uncertain of what to say. His eyes examine the young girl as he waited. He admired her long black hair, it was as black as a raven and long and silky. Granted, Seth had never been one to look at women but he could hardly not with this young girl. She had an aura of 'take nothing from no one' and he admired that, especially from a girl who had such a...unique gift. The two could make such a powerful combination...he began to wonder what kind of events had shaped such a girl.
Alexandra smiled when he thanked her and began to walk with him. As they got into the pizza place, she ordered a supreme pizza and an apple juice for herself while her new friend sticked with just pizza. "So where do you come from?[/i]" She sighed as she heard the question. It brought her memories of her life before and after she was a mutant. She wasn't bad before. Maybe she wouldn't have been bad if her parents accepted her the way she was. If they only had let her be what she was... But everything was way back. Now.. she had this sudden urge to harm anyone who hurts her. Humans, parents, friends... they all turned on her. Her few real friends were captured, and little was the hope of seeing them again. "Romania." she answered sipping her apple juice.
"Romania? Thats a nice place. I visited there many times during my studies at University." he said softly "Though there was an unjust persecution of mutants there at the time...and I had to leave town after...a misunderstanding involving a certain arms dealer and my lightning." he smiled evilly.
"The thing I remember most was how he screamed when I killed him....maybe that will teach him to discriminate and to organize mobs...and" he trailed off remembering the shocked expression on the man's face when he set his store on fire.
"I can only hope you didn't under go the same unfortunate treatment." he said softly "you know you must have had to beat the boys off with a stick, looking the way you do." He smiled calming down his evil urges after the violent memory of Romania.
"Romania? Thats a nice place. I visited there many times during my studies at University. Though there was an unjust persecution of mutants there at the time...and I had to leave town after...a misunderstanding involving a certain arms dealer and my lightning.[/i]" Nick told her as he smiled evily. She remembered quite well when the news of mutans broke out. It was hell on earth. And she also remembered how she was forced to hide and look ashamed to the ground every time she saw a mutant persecuted by humans. She couldn't believe that she had been such a coward. She pushed away the thoughts that were clouding her mind and continued to listen. "The thing I remember most was how he screamed when I killed him....maybe that will teach him to discriminate and to organize mobs...and...[/i]" he stopped and for a moment he looked as if he was living the scene again. She wondered how could he say with such an ease that he had killed a person... And she wondered if she could do that as well. "I can only hope you didn't under go the same unfortunate treatment.[/i]" he said then changing the subject and smiled softly to her. "You know you must have had to beat the boys off with a stick, looking the way you do.[/i]" Alexandra smiled and blushed. "Well, back home, I was more the reppressed type. Never had any adventures." she confessed. Of course, with the Underground, she had caused a bit of chaos but never was something big enough for her. She sighed remembering her friends, but forced herself to smile once more. "As for the boys, oh well, back home I used to look more like the geek type considering the conservative parents I have. I was forced to change my looks when I left Romania." she explained. " What about you, dr. Garsha? where do you come from?"
"As for the boys, oh well, back home I used to look more like the geek type considering the conservative parents I have. I was forced to change my looks when I left Romania."
Seth shrugged "When I was at University I would have gone for an intelligent girl over the stupid airhead cheerleaders....all of them...ugh...they seemed to litter the campus like the utter trash they are." he spat, anyone could tell he was bitter about the way women treated him. "You should be glad that you're special, and that you've got a good head on your shoulders. Intelligence and Beauty, you are well equipped to do whatever you set out to do in life." he smirked.
" What about you, dr. Garsha? where do you come from?"
"Please, call me Seth." Seth said as he heard his formal name. "I only use my Dr. prefix when I am writing or when I am angry." He sighed as he remembered his heritage, his birth place full of hics and of illiterate's. Bible beating Nazi's with a tendecy to put to the torch whatever they did not agree with. "I came from El Paso, Texas. Its a pretty large city but unfortunately I was repressed because my parents were special like us...and their talents lay in the destructive area. They were feared for their beliefs, so we were ostracized." he said with such a calm face that one might think he hadn't said anything important. I'll leave out the part about my parents being killed for now... he thought No need to upset the dear girl, there's been enough heavy conversation for tonight..
"It was there under my parent's instruction that I learned to use my unique ability." he said as he bit into his last slice of pizza "Though please do not ask how, as it was rather odd and involved a belief system that you might not be familiar with." he added putting it as politetly as he could.
"But how did you end up in the states?" he asked with a smile "It must have been hard to come from cultured and civilized Europe to this land of opportunists and thieves." he said speaking in his eastern accent.