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 7, 2017 10:17:14 GMT -6
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Derek always felt better when he was at least fifteen minutes early. To him arrival tastefully early to something whether it be class or training showed interest.
And Derek was interested.
After the initial shock of having the Adonis, Devon Hadden invite him to the Haven headquarters, Derek had finally got himself together. He got up early that morning, made sure he had a healthy breakfast of a boiled egg, oatmeal, a serving of raspberries, and a tall glass of orange juice. He wanted to be completely prepared for anything that Mr. Artair Hawke had prepared for him.
Dressed in a green t-shirt, khaki joggers, and a pair of sneakers that were decent enough to wear around, but also warn down enough for him to practice in. With a duffle bag over his shoulder and a wide, happy smile on his face, Derek entered the building. He signed in before heading toward the training room.
Toweling off was a guy around his height with wavy, amber hair. His skin was fair; a little on the pale side. Did this place double as a modeling agency or was it just Derek and his raging male hormones? With a smile, Derek waved at him.
"You must be Mr. Artair Hawke? I'm Derek Menes." He greeted. "I have a change of clothes if this is too dressed up." He walked over to the man and offered a handshake.
Sig made by KIMMIE Derek talks in a light southern accent.
Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 22:28:49 GMT -6
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Derek moistened his lips. "That's good. That strong must come in handy." He rubbed the back of his neck. Pausing, Derek looked at Leon. Something didn't seem right.
Without warning, a metal pole appeared from the ground. There was a red light blinking on front of it. Derek narrowed his eyes at it. "What the...?" He was cut off by the light switching to green and three disks flying out in their direction. "Leon watch out!"
Derek immediately ducked down. Dammit. Derek cursed himself for not having offensive powers. This was all Leon.
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 21:45:14 GMT -6
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Good, Derek liked long stories. He followed her back downstairs and sat down on the comfortable couch. Back straight, shoulders back, and eye contact. It was important for Derek to show that he was paying attention to Xavia as she spoke about her coming to New York. Her life seemed exciting, but not in a good way. To know that she was experimented on made his heart sank. He knew that she didn't need his pity, but still. Derek couldn't help, but feel empathic for her.
"...Even in the most unfertile earth, magnolias can grow." He whispered. "Did you know that? Everything you've been through has made you stronger." Derek bit his lip. "You're a strong woman."
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 21:22:46 GMT -6
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"Kendra? That's a pretty name." The other mutant complimented. It really was. He had a friend back home who's name was Kendra. She went by Kenny to most of her friends and family. "My last name is Menes. Nothing special or important." He shrugged his shoulders nonchlantaly and decided that he should start watering the plants again.
Derek made an "awe" expression when Kendra explained her powers to him. That was amazing. She was sort of like the Greek god of dreams, Morpheus. That would be a good nickname for her. Anyway. "So it's like astro projection?" He asked curiously. The only reason why he knew what the was is because he watched Charmed when he was younger. The punch surprised Derek. "Hey!" He exclaimed. "So do you ever sleep or does your 'soul' automatically form when you close your eyes?"
"Well thank you for introducing yourself." He smirked, shaking his head. "Your accent? Where are you from? I wanna guess Tennessee, but I feel like that's wrong." For a second, Derek thought that he was the only southerner here. But then again, that wouldn't make any sense since mutations didn't discriminate based on region. He watched the floating watering can for a bit before turning his attention back to his work. When Kendra went on about another aspect of her powers, Derek simply nodded his head. "So, how far can you go from your body? Like is there a certain radius that you have to be in?"
"Me? Well, I can communicate and influence the behavior of animals. It comes in handy when you're working outside or at an animal shelter," Derek explained, "there ain't much explainin' to it."
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 20:18:03 GMT -6
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Derek nodded his head. "Ah, okay. Well, if you ever need help with moving furniture in for the other bedrooms I'd be happy to help." He smiled at her. "We can even work out color schemes together. Fun stuff like that."
"That's reasonable." Derek could definitely afford that among other things. He looked around again and scratched underneath his chin. "When did you move here? I think you told me either, but I forgot. Sorry."
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 20:07:02 GMT -6
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"Ah!" Derek jumped again when he heard the feminine southern voice, but this time closer. He stared at the floating clipboard. He was greatly relieved that the voice was attached to an actual, alive person. "Invisible. Right. that makes sense. Complete and utter sense. Nice to meet you, Daydream. I guess." He smiled in her direction.
"I'm Derek. I don't have a codename yet, but I'm sure one is coming soon." Derek placed his hands down on the table. "So I'm guessing you can turn invisible when you wan to? That's pretty cool." He nodded his head a few times. "What else can you do? Like, ah, form force fields?"
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 19:43:14 GMT -6
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All Derek could do was laugh in response to Allegra. "Oh, my God. You can't say that your shoes are claustrophobic!" He exclaimed with a wide smile on his face. "M-maybe just say you're claustrophobic and need a bigger room. And if you do that, you better hope no one can detect lies in there or you're screwed." Derek had finally stopped laughing. He couldn't remember the last time he laughed this much.
Derek nodded his head and looked at the garden again. "When you go on your own accord, you're more likely to actually participate." He admitted. He knew for him, going to church every Sunday was something that he saw as more ritualistic than something that he was supposed to do in order to grow spiritually.
"Sounds like a plan." Derek smiled. "Also, animals make perfect cuddle buddies when they want to. Though, I won't be snuggling up with a black bear anytime soon." He laughed a bit. "What grade are you in? Ninth? Tenth?"
Derek smiled at Allegra. "Thank you for the support, Allegra. It really helps that I have someone here who has my back."
"Really? Well, he was stupid." Derek scoffed, "he doesn't know what he's missing out on."
Derek thought about it. "Mmm...alright, let's go. You had me at 'hot boys in speedos'." He joked as he stood up and looked down at Allegra. "This is a good first day."
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 19:01:31 GMT -6
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"Well I would like to be useful whether it be for the X-Men or...the Haven." Right now, Derek was torn between which "faction" he wanted to be officially associated with. Either way, he'd have to have a lot of training in order to be a true asset. The African American mutant took in a deep breath and studied Jorge's seasoned face. He must've held a lot of wisdom behind those eyes. And years of experience.
Derek thought for a second. "...I have noticed a change with me since I got here. My powers are slowly growing. Whenever I'm sitting out in nature whether it be in the greenery at NYU or here, small animals like to come and sit by me. I just want to, y'know, go all Snow White in that third Shrek movie. Minus the singing." Derek joked. "Seriously, though. I want to sharpen my powers. Would you mind...assisting me?"
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 17:54:48 GMT -6
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"That's fair enough. Finding the right champion can take a while so I understand. Plus there shouldn't be a reason to rush into anything." Derek folded his arms over his chest and smiled at Xavia. He could tell that she was a good mother. One that cared deeply for her daughter. Sort of like the Greek goddess, Demeter.
Thus in Derek's mind, Xavia was the goddess of agriculture.
Derek followed Xavia up the stairs and into the second floor. He looked inside of the first room and grinned. "I like the neutral feel of it." He then looked into the bathroom. "Have you put up flyers in the mansion about a possible place to stay? Anyone would be lucky to stay here."
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 17:25:12 GMT -6
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Derek couldn't sleep. Though, that was his fault by taking a nap from five to seven in the afternoon. Now he was wide awake at eleven thirty at night while most of his fellow mansion mates were snug in their beds either actually sleeping or binge watching a show on Netflix. Either way, he hoped that no one was downstairs.
Wearing a green t-shirt. black ankle socks and gray sweatpants, Derek made his way down the stairs of the second floor and onto the first one.
The library was pretty big as far as libraries and sources of information goes. He would've brought his laptop down with him, but Derek had forgotten to charge it and didn't wanted to bring the charger down with him. Plus, he felt like turning pages instead of opening tabs.
Derek wanted to learn more about his powers. He wanted to know whether or not it was genetic or if it was just a simple, random mutation in his genes. The first couple of books he grabbed was on zoology and biology and a few on precolonial West Africa.
After gathering the books he needed, Derek sat down at a table and started to read.
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 15:58:51 GMT -6
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Derek nodded his head. From then on, Mr. Cervantes was Jorge. He could do that, though it felt weird to Derek to call the man old enough to be his father by his first name. But Alas, if it was what Jorge wanted, then it was something that Derek would have to provide.
"Thank you. It's good to be here." Derek smiled. Derek had never been in a place that was so mutant concentrated. It was both a learning experience and a place where he felt safe. The latter was the most important to him.
When asked about his powers, Derek lit up a bit. "I can influence the behavior of animals and communicate with them." He answered with a grin. "So far its been more of a supplementary power than a offensive or defensive one."
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 14:54:17 GMT -6
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Derek started to smile when Gina did. When she told him that she lived there, Derek got excited too.
"Really?! That's so cool! Yeah, I'm thinking about moving there. It's really competitive to get there, though. I'll probably have to write a letter to whoever owns the apartment building of why I want to be apart of the Co-op community. I can see why it's hard to get in there, though. It looks really interesting and I love the concept of it." Derek turned so that his body was facing Gina's.
"Actually, I just scheduled a tour there at five o'clock so hopefully that'll be fun. How do you like living there?"
Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 14:26:15 GMT -6
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Derek smiled. "That's true. You don't want to scare her or anything like that." He then turned to look at Xavia. "I wouldn't mind vetting the dog or cat for you. Make sure they're a right fit." Derek grinned. That was another upside to being able to communicate with animals. Not only did it help with gathering information, but it also helped with pairing people up with animals.
"Oh, sure. I'd love to see the rooms." Derek gave Xavia a head nod as he stepped into the foyer. "How many rooms do you have?"
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 6, 2017 13:53:53 GMT -6
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Derek returned the firm handshake. "Nice to meet you too Mr. Cervantes." He didn't how Mr. Cervantes preferred to be greeted so Derek decided to do the most respectful one. Mr. Cervantes slightly taller than Derek by a few couple of inches and had a solid build. For some reason, the god Neptune popped into his mind. The mutant in front of him certainly could pull off the deity. All he needed was a trident and a crown and Mr. Cervantes was good to go. Derek retracted his hand when the more seasoned mutant did and stuffed it into his pocket.
His eyes followed the sphere of water that Mr. Cervantes was effortlessly moving from hand to hand. "Uh, yes. I came here about a week ago." Derek's eyes looked up at the man's face. "I'm a mutant, obviously." Derek chuckled, "uh, anyway, I was wondering -- I'd love to be as skilled as you are with your hydrokinesis. Is there a method or style of training you do?" What Derek really wanted to know was if Mr. Cervantes could train him, but he didn't impose on the man. Plus, he seemed like someone who's busy.
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Posted by Derek Menes on Jun 5, 2017 22:00:25 GMT -6
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Derek had snapped out of his staring at Jorge perform his powers to look respond to the seasoned gentlemen in front of him.
"Oh, sorry, sir. I didn't meant to stare or anythin' like that. I was just...watching you. You're very good at it." Derek slowly stood up from his seat. "I would've clapped, but, uh, yeah." He ran his hands on the side of his shorts. "Good afternoon. I'm Derek Menes." He introduced, taking a few steps toward him to offer him a handshake.
"You're very powerful form what I've seen. It must've takes years to perfect your powers."
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