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 Derek Menes on Jun 11, 2017 16:09:23 GMT -6
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Oh, so that must've been one of the applications of Amber's powers. She could only transform into three different dinosaurs at once and if she wanted a new form, she'd have to switch out one of her current forms. From what Derek had seen and heard, she had a good, diverse batch of dinosaurs already.
"Understandable," Derek searched for the watering can before finding it. There was still a bit of liquid left inside so he decided to go ahead and finish off a couple of bushes. "From the form I just saw, I say you're good to go already." Derek tilted the water can over the base of the rose bush and watched as water soaked the ground. A couple of butterflies fluttered around his head before going off into Amber's direction.
Sig made by KIMMIE Derek talks in a light southern accent.
Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 11, 2017 1:15:47 GMT -6
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Derek started to notice that Kendra wasn't paying much attention to him speak. So he just decided to ramble on talk about how nervous he felt about starting over in New York and comparing the New England state to North Carolina. He also talked about his sexuality and how seeing different mutants made him think, well, differently. His definition of what was physically attractive had completely altered.
"Actually, I wanted to be surrounded by the woods if you don't mind." Derek led them further into the woods before stopping. They were almost at the center when Derek started to make clicking noises.
A couple of finches came right away and rested on either side of his shoulder. Clicking again, a fox peeped around and came along with a couple of deer. He turned around to look at Kendra. "I was thinkin' of bein' surrounded by animals? How does that sound?"
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 10, 2017 22:45:41 GMT -6
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"..." So Kendra knows too? Why was he last to know? Derek sighed and went back to the tea kettle and poured the hot water in. He then grabbed a bag of chamomile and dipped it in hot tea. He placed it in front of Xavia. "Let that cool down a bit before drinkin' it."
Derek decided not to chime in on what Mama was saying. This was clearly a conversation between mother and daughter.
"Xavia," Derek called softly. He followed her into the living room and sat down beside her. He placed a hand on her side. "...Okay. We don't have to talk about it." He whispered. "We can just...sit if you want."
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 10, 2017 19:16:11 GMT -6
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"Ah, no," Derek smiled and looked over at Max. He had to admit, he was pretty cute, "I'm just here enjoying nature. Being with these guys." He turned his head toward the geese and ducks. "Currently I'm at the Mansion, but hopefully I'll be able to move into the Co-op apartments." That may have been too much information, but it felt good to talk. Plus, knowing that Max was involved with Haven meant that this was a "safe space" so to speak.
Derek fed a few more pieces to the birds. When Max asked if he had any luck with dates, Derek snorted.
"Nah, no yet. You'd think I would find some in New York City. It's like the second best place to be gay other than San Fran." Derek took out his phone to see just his animal paw print wallpaper and the time and date. He huffed and put it back in his pocket.
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 10, 2017 18:54:46 GMT -6
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"She is! She's a real southern belle." Derek complimented. He and Kendra was really getting along. He wanted to invite her over to his apartment once he moved in and got settled. Derek shrugged and ate the cookie himself. Plus, he used eggs so they wouldn't be vegetarian anyways.
When Mama started talking, all Derek did was listen. He had decided to make rose and chamomile tea to help ease her nerves, but apparently she needed more than that.
"..Violated?" Derek froze. His eyes slid from Mama's to Xavia. So that's why she didn't want to talk about a man raped her and now she was carrying his child. "Dear, God." He slowly walked over to Xavia. "...Who? Who did this to you?" He asked. His shock was slowly turning to anger. The type of anger a lion has when one of his pride members gets attacked. "I swear I'll make him pay."
Sig made by KIMMIE Derek talks in a light southern accent.
Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 10, 2017 18:26:58 GMT -6
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"Right, okay. That works. Thank you so much, Jorge. It really means a lot." Derek gave the member of the X-Men a head nod and smile of gratitude. Finally, he'd be able to hone his powers and abilities. Although, this was so much more than that.
To Derek, being able to control his powers meant that he was worth something to the cause. Right now, he just felt like a kid who was in the way of the grownups; the ones actually help. With Jorge and training, Derek could grow up and be helpful.
"See you then, Jorge." He gave him a small wave before turning around and heading back into the Mansion for a nap. He wanted to make sure he was well rested for his first official training session.
A few hours later...
After watching the first episode of the new season of Bold is the New Stripes, Derek finally fell asleep. There was nothing special about it other than the fact he kept making noises in his sleep. After about three hours, Derek rolled himself out of bed and freshened up in the bathroom. He then went back into his bedroom to change his clothes.
Once he was dressed, he came downstairs and into the kitchen wearing a black tank top and gray sweatpants.
"Jorge?" He called as he peeked around the corner.
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 10, 2017 15:03:08 GMT -6
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Derek nodded his head and turned around again like he did before. The same sounds that were made when she dino-shifted the first time happened again, but reverse.
When he started to hear Amber talk again, Derek turned back around to face her. "Oh, well that explains it," Derek paused, "Have you tried going back? Maybe sneakin' in again allow you to get in touch with more dinosaur fossils. Like at the American Museum of Natural History. They have a lot of different fossils."
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 10, 2017 12:44:26 GMT -6
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Derek studied Xavia's face. Being modest about one's sex life was one thing, not wanting to talk about it was totally something else. He wasn't going to let this go. Xavia and her family had only shown him kindness and it wouldn't be right if he just dropped the subject. He would have to do something even if she didn't know about it.
"Thank you," Derek reached into the basket and pulled out two fresh cookies. "I told the flies if they left the cookies alone that I would let them have the crumbs later." He took a bite out of one of the cookies and offered the other to Xavia. "Kendra says 'hi'."
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 10, 2017 0:55:25 GMT -6
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"Yeah, if this was the sixties. I doubt it's a fluke." Derek put water into the kettle and placed it on the stove top. He turned the eye on and turned his body to look at Xavia. He walked over to her and sighed. "...Is there something you're not tellin' me?" He asked in a whisper.
There was something in her eyes that told something went wrong. He wished he was a telepath. He watched how Mama guided her to sit again.
"...Things are fine," he sighed, "I've been working with the Haven and trying to keep myself from falling for every guy I see in there," Derek bit his lips. "I've also been helping with the greenhouse and classroom..." Derek leaned against the countertop. "I also applied for classes at NYU."
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 10, 2017 0:45:17 GMT -6
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Derek had never thought about it. "I guess I could, but yeah, I would have to get to the queen before anything would happen and even then, it would take time for the pheromones to be released. By the time that happens, I'm probably dead" He smirked. "or worse." Derek now understood that there were worse things that can happen to you that didn't involve death. To some, death was too kind.
"That would be awesome. I know this one recipe where you add mangoes, strawberries, orange juice, and bananas? So good." Derek took a long sip of his smoothie. He had to stop himself so that he wouldn't get a brain freeze.
"Is he nice?" Derek asked. "I haven't seen him around. Then again, I just got here." Derek smirked.
The mutant grinned, "I would like that," he nodded his head quickly, "I never been far west before. I hear it's progressive." he added with a grin. Derek had thought that if he ever moved somewhere, it would be somewhere out west or up north.
"Well, I'm getting my major in animal studies," Derek took another sip, "And it'll take me...six years if I start off as a sophomore." He answered. "New York is an amazing place. I might...stay here."
Sig made by KIMMIE Derek talks in a light southern accent.
Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 9, 2017 23:17:37 GMT -6
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Derek couldn't believe that he had decided to come to an LGBT+ mutant bar.
First off, this was his first time going to a bar at all in New York. It was a little nerve racking for him. Of course the handsome bartender greeted him, but that only made him more nervous. His first time going anywhere made him nervous.
The African American, twenty year old mutant only heard good things about X-Gene Persuasions. It was friendly, had a good atmosphere, and served fabulous food. They even had different themes for each night of the week like:
Transexual Tuesdays were those who identify as a different gender got free drinks or Freya Fridays for females. Best part of all, anyone the age of eighteen and above could enter the bar.
When he first walked in Derek noticed how clean it was. There was a rainbow flag off to the side and a bar that was in the middle. On the left side, there was a dance floor, a couple of tables and chairs, and the bathrooms. On the right was a little like Barnes and Nobles with comfortable chairs, coffee tables and bookshelves. He didn't know who owned this place, but it was very interesting.
Derek sat down on a barstool on the left and was greeted with a warm smile.
"Hey, uh, can I get the virgin strawberry daiquiri?"
The bartender nodded his head and asked if he wanted a menu.
"Actually, I decided to sign up for school," Derek answered, "or, rather, resign up. I came here about four days ago to attend the Mansion, but now I've decided that I wanted to do more. I plan on, uh, continuin' my education and making a difference for everyone."
Derek always saw himself as a humanitarian. He loved doing volunteer work and helping out the community and such. "There's a major problem with how mutants are bein' treated down south. My friend, Kendra, is doin' articles to shine light on the problem," Derek started to apply online, linking his transcript from NC State.
The mutant turned his attention to Devon. Even from the side he was a god. "...Devon. Are...you a mutant too?" He asked, "I feel like I've seen you before, but that just could've been on a magazine cover.."
Did...Derek just say that?
His face looked like it had an red under tone to it.
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