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.
Lily chuckled a bit, petting the fox on the back. "Yes, that is why I joined. I guess I just didn't expect to go from trainee to... a real mission, this fast. It's like I had to grow up from one day to the next, really. Do things for myself. Plan, and work, and all those things." she sighed "And I didn't even know if I wa good at it, only after I tried." She sratched one big foxy ear. "But believe me, if there is a way to stop things like that happening ever again... I am going to be working on it."
Lily tilted her head, listening to her friend. She had never hear Juka talk seriously like this before. He sounded like a different person. The enthusiasm was the same though. He just sounded... like an adult. She smiled. "You are right. We have powers for a reason, right?... I used mine, in Romania. To help people. It didn't... work out, quite the way we planned, but we still saved a lot of them." she sighed, remembering "You know, I never thought my powers could be useful for something like this. And when I..." she pause before she went on "... when I was in the camps, and I couldn't use them, I felt like a big part of me was numb. I missed, using my abilities, even though they were not really useful there." She shook her head and smiled at Juka. "Sorry. What I meant to say is, yes, you are right. We should make a difference."
Lily was laughing inside. True, she never had a boyfriend, and her dates before Shawn were all very decent and pretty dull; but she had friends, and those friends talked about all kinds of things. And she also had her instincts like everyone else. She could tell Shawn would be pretty desperate by now to leave the club. She didn't even have to be creative about playing him. She just had to do everything by the book. Leave the club. Get into the car. Throughout the drive home, be pretty silent; smil a lot, somewhat dreamily. It's late. You have every right to be tired and sleepy. Yes. Let him walk you to your room. Face him. Smile. Kiss him on the cheek. "Thank you, Shawn. It was a wonderful evening." Wait.
“Well, nothing I don’t think, but I just don’t want you to end up with a hangover again. ‘Cause we both know how not fun those are. I’m just watching out for you, that’s all.” Lily laughed at him. He really didn't realize what he'd said, and when she called it, he tried to save what he could. That only made her laugh more cheerfully. It was obvious what he was thinking about, and she didn't mind it at all. of course, that didn't mean she couldn't let him suffer a bit. "Smooth, very smooth." she grinned after he gave her a peck on the lips. It was not really a kiss, but it was the closest thing to it they had ever since Romania. Her heart skipped, and she buried her smile in her drink. "Suuure." she chuckled "Just watching out for me." He always did.
Lily lost track of time fast after this. They finished their drinks, they danced; they danced a lot. Shawn probably didn't enjoy it as much as she did, but she was having fun, and she didn't mind making him work for all the not-so-subtle comments he made. They had a few more drinks; hers were all girly enough not to make her drunk, but they did come with a decent sugar rush. It was well past midnight when she finally gave up; not because she was tired, not really. She just had enough of the club and the dancing. "I think I am ready to go home." she announced with a smile, finishing her last drink "We've danced enough to last for a while..."
Lily wa glad the ride was over. She understood Alex's reasons for driving the way she did, but still, she was glad. She smiled, though. Now her friend will have something else to take her mind off things. She was home, and Lily knew it took some time for that to sink in. “Let’s see what we can find around here.” She got out of the car and walked with Alex, looking at the signs on the street and glancing into clubs and bars through the windows. Some were too crowded, others just didn't look good; money was not the issue, and Lily wanted to find a place that would be good for some good drinks and girl talk. She stopped in front of one of the clubs; there was music inside, but not too loud, and booths where people could sit and chat. "So, I say cocktails" she grinned at Alex "We have a lot to talk about."
“Ya know somehow I don’t think I’ll need to get you too drunk tonight. Which will make tomorrow morning all that much more enjoyable than the last time you got drunk.” The girly drink was really girly. It was pink, very sweet (basically the kind that guys would call 'liquid sugar and nail polish'), and it even had a cherry in it. Lily grinned as she picked the cherry out, eating it before she turned her attention to the drink. Oh, she remembered 'last time'. All in all, it was a very good memory, minus the hangover the next morning, among other things that could have ended better. But it started out really good, even though she was very drunk, and at least she had the courage to talk about things with Shawn. She didn't need the alcohol for that anymore. Turning around and leaning back against the bar, she looked up at him, tiltin her head with a sweet smile. "And what" she asked, arching the eyebrow "Do you have to do with my tomorrow morning?..." She sipped her drink, still looking at him. She wondered what he'd say to that. She didn't even know where the question came from.
Lily shook her head. She didn't know who Venus was, but Juka seemed very excited about him. Him. Not like Lily had anything against that, but if any of your friends, male or female, goes out with a guy called 'Venus', you can't help but feel a pang of worry about the relationship. Lily really liked Juka, and acred for him as she did for all of her friends. If this Venus guy was someone important to him (although she felt relieved Juka was not thinking about settling down with him just yet), she should porbably meet him, sooner or later. "Funny, isn't it" she smiled "I move in here a few months ago as a normal student, and now I'm a member of a superhero team, and I'm dating someone." she grinned "I don't know which one is more unbelievable, really... and you showed up too, and turns out we are both mutants. And we didn't even know, back then..." she sighed "You know, I haven't talked to my parents yet. Since I got home."
Lily lost track of time as they danced; when the music stopped, she blinked as if she had just woken up. She didn't know how much they spent on the dance floor. She didn't really care either. “Let’s grab a drink.” She nodded with a smile, and held his hand as they made their way across the room to the bar. Lily tapped her chin with a finger as she looked at all the drinks, trying to figure out what she wanted to drink. She suddenly remembered the night out with Circe, the Hurricanes and other cocktails, and the rest of that night; she giggled at the memory. "You are not going to get me drunk are you" she looked up at Shawn with a smirk "Since it worked so well last time..." She chuckled and turned back to the bar; when it was their turn to order, she smiled at the bartender. "III think I could like something sweet, and not too strong." she chuckled "Girly drink..."
Lily didn't care all that much about the dance and the moves; the important thing was that they were moving together. Shawn pulled her closer, and she didn't resist him; as she put her other hand on his shoulder, she smiled. "See, it's not that difficult" she chuckled, putting her lips to his ear as he leaned in. She was feeling bold. Much bolder than she had ever been with guys. Maybe it was the music - it was loud, filling the club with ryhtm and melody, making people feel free to move. Or maybe it was the fact that she was just starting to get her own body back. That was the side effect of the camps: being a woman, being young, being pretty, all the things that made life easy out here turned into a constant threat in there, drawing all kinds of unwanted attention. One of the reasons she spent so much time alone after they returned from Romania was the fact that even people looking at her made her nervous and want to hide herself. But Shawn, Shawn was made her feel safe. She was aware of his hands on her waist, and the warmth of his skin and his silver. Lily's eyes half closed as she leaned back, swaying with the music.
Lily laughed as Juka hugged her, he seemed to be truly happy about the news. This was friendship at its best, sharing things and being happy for each other. She couldn't help but wonder what Juka meant by 'meet him properly'. He said he remembered Shawn, and Lily was pretty sure Shawn remembered Juka too. Her unusual friend made him more than a bit worried at the wedding about relationships and intentions and all that stuff. The memory still made Jewel grin. Laughing at your boyfriend's expense? Fair game. ".... And maybe I can even find someone and we can go on a double date. Wouldn't that be just about the funnest thing ever?" Double date. With Juka. And Shawn. And Juka's significant other. Lily's smile wavered for a split second, wondering if it really was as good an idea as Juka thought. Of course, she didn't know who the significant other was. Or would be. She might be a nice girl... or she might not be a girl at all. If it was only her, Lily would have agreed, she didn't mind Juka's company, and she was pretty sure anyone who liked him would be fun to know. "I'll talk to Shawn about it" she answered very diplomatically, but with the same bright smile "Have you found someone you'd like to go out with?"
Guys, in general, cannot (or do not) dance. That is why girls, in general, are taught (or learn) to lead. In a way that makes them think they are leading, or, even better, makes them not think about the dancing at all. Lily was well trained in all kinds of dances; once you have perfected your skills in the ballroom, a club is no big deal. Smiling at Shawn, Lily moved closer, one hand sliding up his arm onto his shoulder, and behind his neck. There was the connection; the rest was just a matter of rythm now. She leaned closer, and for a moment she could feel his breath on her cheek; then she moved back again to look at him with a mischievous glint in her eyes. She didn't even need to see him to move together; her sixth sense was picking up all kinds of shiny things in the club, but none of them came even close to being as bright as his silver. Dancing is simple, really, when you don't think about it.
"Did you go and find yourself a special someone?" Lily blushed. Of course Juka guessed right. He was good at that. Besides, there are not that many things that can compete with having a puppy dog. "Yes, I did." she smiled, looking down shyly "You remember Shawn? I introduced you at Ghost's wedding." She didn't mention the fact that Juka hit on Streak at the wedding party. It wasn't important, besides, he probably hit on quite a few people at any party, so it wouldn't help him remember either. "We kinda... well, got together in the middle of the whole chaos in Romania." she chuckled "Wanna know a secret?" she grinned at Juka, leaning closer to whisper "I was very drunk..."
Lily's arms found their way to his shoulders, and she let him pull her close; she didn't really feel like letting go, but walking like that would have been difficult. Taking Shawn by the hand she made her way to the free spot on the dance floor before turning back to him with a smile. "You know, we don't have to dance if you don't want to." she said, looking into his eyes. She was teasing him. The music was good, and she was happy, and she was moving to the music already as she waited for his answer.
Lily never thought about hitting anyone with anvils. Not even in the camps. But the way Juka said it, it sounded something similar to, let's say, blowing soap bubbles. Mutants are interesting people... "You finally got yourself a puppy dog?" Lily shook her head and grinned at her friend. "Nah. Something even better." she wrinkled her nose and giggled "Kind of like a puppy dog, though."
Lily chuckled and finished her tea. "I'll hold you to your word. I bet it's going to be spectacular." Anything that involved Juka, music and mutants couldn't be anything less then spectacular. It was fun, talking to Juka again. Hanging out in his room. In the middle of the night. Lily felt at home here, in the Mansion, with her friends, and it finally felt like she was living a normal life once again. "So, did you have the tryouts already? For the X-team, I mean." she grinned "Mine were really... um, interesting." Not to mention scary. And difficult. And, kinda, fun. And it brought the team together. Talking about the team.. "Oh. Guess what." she beamed at her friend. Then she waited for the guess. It wouldn't have been fun otherwise.
