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.
Henry saw the girl sit beside him. She was younger than him, probably no older than twenty. Her hair and style were in line with a punkish nature, he'd seen plenty like her in prison. Her fingers were tipped with black claws, an obvious mutant. Blatant displays of power denoted confidence, or inexperience at the moment he wasn't sure which.
Profiling. It was a left over habit from the army. As much of a habit as the .45 he had tucked in a back holster in his faded jeans, consealed by his tee shirt. Habit as much as the tactical bag he had strapped to his left leg filled with various types of jerky. Sometimes he forgot he wasn't on the battlefield anymore, or at least the same battlefield.
"So, what brings you here drinking alone?"
He looked over at the girl and took a sip of his whiskey.
"Life. She likes to kick ya when your down kid." He said grumpily.
"Those claws draw attention. In the wrong crowd might be trouble." He noted off handedly.
Nothing said happy anniversary like an empty bar, atall glass of cheap whiskey, and a truckload of self loathing.
Henry sat at the high bar in the run down joint. He was wearing his usual expression which simmered somewhere between "I'll shoot you if you piss me off" and "I'll punch you if you piss me off." He had closed the bakery early, because he owned the place and it was his right to do so, and found the nearest place that served something stronger than coke.
He took another drink of his whiskey and the cold liquid burned going down. He shook his head and noticed he still had a flick of flour on his arm, covering the face of his bear tattoo on his arm. The beasts mixed in a collage of teeth and claws.
Sarah.
It been three years since the divorce, and here he was looking at the anniversary of a wedding that had meant next to nothing. No cake tonight, no smiling daughter and happy housewife. No blonde hair and long legs. Typical.
The usual crowd hadn't appeared in the bar yet and Henry had the place mostly to himself. He downed his glass and tapped a finger on the bar to get the bartenders attention. The man saw and came over to refill his glass.
How many of these had he had already? He let out a huff, not enough yet
Character's full name: Henry Turner Alias/ Nickname/ Code name: Darwin Gender: male Age: 35 Date of Birth: (mm/dd/year) 01/03/1982 Birthplace/ Home/ Place of origin: New York, New York Nationality: Italian Ethnicity/ Cultural Heritage: Italian, father was an immagrant.
Appearance
Hair color and style: short buzz cut Skin Tone: white Eye Color: blue Height: 6 foot even Build: muscular Visible mutation: N/A Scars/ Tattoos/ Piercings: has sleeve Tattoos on both arms depicting numerous animals. Other features:
Everyday clothing style: Henry wears clothes for practicality. Nothing suits him better than a comfortable pair of combat boots, jeans, and a button up. He has the modern dad look handled. Uniform: N/A Sleepwear: boxers Miscellaneous clothing: wears sunglasses whenever possible. He also always carries a belt with pouches full of numerous types of jerky.
Character
Personality: As a convict turned solider Henry tends to hit first and ask questions later. He has a very territorial streak, especially towards his ex wife and daughter. He thinks of himself a reformed, one of the good guys and has a respect for authority.
Prone to crass jokes and cynicism the man sees the world as a place full of coldness and waste. People are too occupied with their own crap to look outside and help their neighbor.
Deep down he has a soft spot and is quite chivalrous. Opening doors for ladies, being polite. His divorce taught him alot about showing respect and it reflects in his behavior Hobbies/ Interests: sports particularly football and baseball, hunting, fishing, camping Job or part time job and description: Runs a bakery on the south side of the city. Family business he inherited from his father. Fears/ phobias/ concerns: facing the blood on his hands, loneliness, snakes Special talents: baking, trained solider, explosives, theft.
Morality
Good/ bad/ neutral/ other: Good. Henry used to run on the wrong side of the tracks but his time in the army gave him the discipline he needed to really settle down. Likes helping others if he can and sees the US as his home and serves with pride.
Mutations
Mutation description:
Adaptive Genetic Digestion.
The phrase goes you are what you eat. In Henry's case this is quite literal. His mutation causes his body to quickly replicate and utilize any genetic advantages sequenced into the meat of an animal he eats. These evolutionary traits are then able to be used by Henry as his body breaks down the food at an adjusted rate. Seasonings, spices, sauces and the like have no negative effect on this ability, and it only triggers if Henry eats the meat of the animal.
The effect is instantaneous as soon as Henry eats the meat of the animal. Once he has swallowed his body begins changing at a rapid rate.
The effects last for an hour as his body rapidly digests the meat, and consuming a new animal while transformed transfers the change to the most recent animal eaten.
Forms:
Henry's power only allows him to replicate the traits of vertebrates. He is able to replicate traits from both warm blooded and cold blooded animals in the following ways:
Warm Blooded:
Mammals: Eating the meat of a mammal enhances one of his senses dependant upon the species. Henry grows fur Specific to the mammal and if they have claws he obtains those, if it has hooves he grows them in place of his feet. Animals with tails grant Henry a tail. His face becomes a mixture of human and whatever animal he is replicating, and his arms elongate if the animal walks on four legs to allow Henry to run on all fours. If the mammal is lean his muscles elongate, if it it bulky he gains layers of muscles or fat.
Birds: Eating bird meat enhances Henry's sight. His arms become feathered and feathers grow to turn arms into wings. The plumage is of the color and thickness comparable to the bird he ate. His bones become hollow allowing for flight. His legs thin and his feet become razor sharp talons. His nose and mouth become a beak.
Cold Blooded:
Reptiles: Reptile meat covers Henry in a tough hide and scales of a thickness and density proportional to the reptile. This armor is tough enough to stop knives and small caliber bullets. His jaw elongated, and his teeth become fangs that are poisonous dependant upon the animal eaten. His jaw is able to unhinge and hos tongue becomes forked. His eyes become reptilian and his nose turns into slits. Snakes allow his muscles to become elastic and malleable while lizards allow him to regrow lost limbs. He grows a tail if the reptile has one.
Amphibions: the only amphibions Henry eats are frogs. Eating frogs give him webbed hands and feet that can adhere to surfaces. His skin becomes slimey and smooth. His tongue becomes incredibly long and controllable. Finally he gains immunity to a number of toxins.
Fish: fish meat grants Henry gills and eyes adapt for underwater sight. His arms become webbed and his feet gain fins. His body is able to swim at incredible speeds.
The transformation also effects Henry's mind. He becomes more feral and aggressive while transformed and is known to become territorial and voilent. He is still able to think ad a human but the animalistic instinct within him is augmented and he must fight against it to remain in control.
Strengths:
Versatile and multifaceted. His years in the army helped him adapt numerous uses for his power. Able to switch between forms quickly to utilize abilities since his power changes form to replicate most recent meat eaten.
Mammal: claws and fangs for offense. Thick fur for defense. Heightened senses for tracking.
Birds: flight and speed, agile.
Reptiles: scales provide armor and claws and fangs create weapons. Durability and regenerative capabilites.
Amphibions: tongue for trapping and webbed feet allow for increased mobility
Fish: aquatic maneuverability.
Weaknesses and Limitations
Must have meat of the animal he wishes to replicate. Only lasts an hour at a time.
Mammal: heightened senses make him susceptible to strong scents, loud noises, or flashes of light. Fur makes him prone to overheating.
Bird: bones are lighter and therefore more fragile. Loss of dexterity with fingers due to wings. Rapid heartbeat is a hazard for cardiac attack.
Reptile- sight is compromised in exchange for scent. Susceptible to cold which causes severe pain.
Amphibions: require moisture to keep skin from drying out and cracking
Fish: gills replace lungs limiting him to the water. Out of water he can't breath.
Physical Abilities
General Physical Capabilities: Peak condition for a man in his thirties.
Fighting Style: he hits targets head on. His training makes him capable at cqc and armed combat. He specialized in knife fighting in the army. He uses his powers to battle through opposition Fighting Style Pros/Cons: adaptable and unexpected, most people have a hard time understanding how he does what he does.
History Of Your Character Henry Turner grew up in a large Italian family. Though his mother was Irish he only ever knew his father's family. His father opened a modest bakery before Henry was born and raised his son to take over. One of seven children Henry found himself being lost in the mix.
He was an all star quarterback and pitcher in high school. He discovered his ability one day after a game when the team stopped and ate burgers. Henry grew hooves it was quite a rough day for him.
He started hanging out with a gang when he was sixteen. As he tried harder and harder to find his place he turned to crime.
Eventually his bad choices caught up with him. At the age of eighteen he found himself in a robbery gone bad and was sent to prison for five years. While incarcerated he spent most of his time training with his powers, pushing his limits. It was after his release and a rather heated conversation with his father that he decided to enlist in the army and start a new life.
His power saved his units life countless times as they performed missions. It was during this time he met his wife and got married. After deployment he returned home and had his first child, a daughter.
He lived that life for a few years but found himself bored and re enlisted in the army. His wife hated the idea and gave him an ultimatum, his family or services. He chose service and once he returned to his apartment he found himself living alone. He visits his daughter on the weekends but things are tense.
Soon after his return Henry got word that his father was ill. Through family squabbles and countless fights he eventually decided to take over his father's bakery and make it his own. Finding himself at the not so young anymore age of thirty five he runs the shop and looks for what his future might hold.
Roleplay Where did you learn about this site?: it's a me a Max Do you have any other characters on MRO, if so who: Max Sample RP:
Henry donned his apron and flipped the little sign outside "Torta de Turner" to open. He went to the counter and sipped his coffee thoughtfully. Business was slow, it always was, but he found comfort in his father's business. Maybe it was the routine, waking up at two am to go to work and start making treats for the day was a constant schedule, like PT in the army.
His first customer entered and ordered a slice of the red velvet cake with an iced coffee. Henry obliged. Perhaps there was something to honest work, it sure beat his time scheming in Allys about the next big job. His bonuses and salary from the army meant he wasn't too worried about money and he felt the slightest twitch of a smile cross his face.
Right up until the customer came back to the counter.
"This cake is too hard. What has it been out all night?" He said annoyed.
Henry looked at the cake he had baked just that morning, at the cake he knew was fine. He felt his temper rising as he looked at the man. Glasses, button up shirts, snobby nose. This was going to be great.
"I made it this morning. Would you like another piece?" Henry said through gritted teeth.
"No. I don't want disgusting cake I want a refund." The customer spat back.
"Sir. You've already eaten half. I can't just give a-" Henry began.
The man interupted him, bad call.
"Do you know who I am? I have hundreds of followers online. One message from me and you will find yourself out of business. I want-"
The early morning commuters were startled this particular day as they saw a scrawny man being hurled out of a bakery on 12th Street and into a trashcan on the corner. The skinny man attempted to yell at the Baker, but was met with a slamming door and a sign flipping over to closed.
