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 May 31, 2017 17:34:35 GMT -6
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"Likewise," Derek was more than relieved to find out that Allegra, which was such a gorgeous name, that she too was brand spanking new to The Mansion and the world of mutants. "It's also comfortin' not to be alone in a strange place."
The twenty year old mutant nodded his head. "Yeah, that's true. Some mutants here barely look human." He paused. "Which is fine with me. It's gonna take a while to get used to." He shrugged his shoulders with a toothy smile on his face. Derek had seem a couple of strange looking mutants, but no one that frightened the Hell out of him. Well, not yet anyway. The week was still new.
"Oh, really? I don't think I've been to Nags Head yet. I've been to Wilmington, Beaufort, and Morehead city, but not Nags Head." Derek grinned more. "You're from L.A?! That's so cool! I've always wanted to go California, but never had the chance to." When Allegra mentioned the New York winters, Derek shivered. "Jesus Christ, I'm gonna freeze up here." He rubbed the back of his neck with his right hand. "And yeah, I'm pretty excited to be here. Excited to finally get away from home and...out of the south." He's smile wavered, but not by much. "A place where I can be who I want to be and hopefully get a handle on my powers. What about you? How are you fairin' bein' here?"
Sig made by KIMMIE Derek talks in a light southern accent.
Posted by Derek Menes on May 31, 2017 16:58:29 GMT -6
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Derek laughed nervously. "Well, that's great," he rolled his eyes with a smile on his face before folding the map up. The eye roll was a bit flamboyant, but he hoped that she wouldn't notice. Apparently there was no use for the map anymore so he put it away. The twenty year old mutant then stuffed it into his back pocket so that his hands were free. The girl standing in front of him looked nice enough. Why not engage in conversation?
"No, no you're fine! I wasn't lookin' where I was goin'. Sorry." Derek shook his head and laughed a bit. "Uh, I'm very new here. I just came in from North Carolina yesterday so today's my first official day at The Mansion. It's really nice here in my opinion. Very... diverse." Derek smiled more. "I'm Derek by the way. Derek Menes." He offered the girl a handshake. "What's your name?" Derek asked politely. His southern accent sprinkled across his words like fresh dew at dawn. It wasn't too noticeable, but gave people a hint that he was from the south.
Sig made by KIMMIE Derek talks in a light southern accent.
Posted by Derek Menes on May 31, 2017 14:50:47 GMT -6
Haven
Asset of Haven
Peru/darkolivegreen
Homosexual
Single
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While staying at The Mansion definitely had it's perks like being directly on campus and not having to pay for meals or rent, but Derek felt like his bed belonged to someone else. Maybe a younger mutant who didn't have anything except for the clothes on their back. It was for that reason that Derek decided that he would be moving off campus and to a place he heard about from a couple of the older mutants who stayed there.
It was called Co-op Apartments. A new way and efficient way to cut the cost of living in the city and meeting new people. Derek was even more interested when he found out that the entire apartment building was "mutant friendly" and that there was still some spots opened for newcomers. He quickly scheduled an appointment for 5:00pm on his laptop and immediately went to freshened up. The first appearance was very important.
After getting turned around a couple of times, Derek came to the Co-op Apartment building wearing a green button down shirt, khaki pants, and black dress shoes. While he was on his walk a couple of pigeons would coo and follow him. Derek didn't mind the company and if would've brought some bread crumbs with him, he would've gave them something to eat.
The apartment was beautiful with black railing on the side and white stone. With an optimistic smile, Derek walked up the three concrete steps and stood in the space between the two sets of doors. He wasn't sure if he was allowed inside or not so he stayed put. Derek looked down at his phone to check the time. 4:45pm. He was perfectly early.
Posted by Derek Menes on May 31, 2017 14:22:03 GMT -6
Haven
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Derek was having a confusing day. It was his first official one at The Mansion and he desperately needed to find someone, a professor, who could act as maybe an adviser to him. This was part of Derek reinventing himself - by asking questions and seeking help.
The rain outside certainly didn't bother Derek since he loved it when it rained. He loved the relaxing patter of raindrops splattering against roofs and sides of buildings. What he loved even more was the smell afterwards. So fresh and rejuvenating!
He made his way, with an umbrella, from the main Mansion building and toward the greenhouse where he was told Professor Worshalai currently was. Derek slowly opened the door to the greenhouse, peeking his head inside before walking in fully. His eyes fell on a woman with red hair fair skin and assumed that it was the biology and botany teacher he was told about. Derek quickly closed his umbrella down and shook it before leaning against the plastic wall.
"Excuse me?" He cleared his throat gave her a warm smile. His southern accent coated his words like powdered sugar on a donut. "A-are you Professor Worshalai?"
Sig made by KIMMIE Derek talks in a light southern accent.
Posted by Derek Menes on May 30, 2017 22:48:33 GMT -6
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Well, today's the day. Derek's first official day at The Mansion. Just hours before he was stepping out of the yellow taxi and slowly walking up the brick steps to the main entrance of the immense building. Everything seemed to go by at a breakneck pace, but for some reason, Derek was okay with that. This was all exciting and nerve-racking at the same time!
Unfortunately for Derek, he was lost again. He was trying to meet up with one of the professors at the school in hopes of having someone to possibly mentor him. The new mutant's face was stuck in a map he was given yesterday and didn't see where he was going.
"Hmmph!" Derek ran into the side of a girl that was shorter than him. He accidently dropped his map and started to stammer. "I-I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to bump into you! I wasn't seeing where I was going." He immediately squatted down to grab the map from the ground and stood up. "I'm sorry again." He bit his lip nervously and tried to smile. God, he messed up already.
Individual Character's full name: Derek Alexander Menes Alias/ Nickname/ Code name: Der Gender: Cis Male Age: 20 Date of Birth: (08/20/1996) Birthplace/ Home/ Place of origin: Raleigh, North Carolina Nationality: American Ethnicity/ Cultural Heritage: Black (his ancestors were brought over from West Africa during the North Atlantic Slave Trade). There’s a bit of Cherokee and Dutch mixed in as well.
Appearance Hair color and style: Black, cut short Skin Tone: Chocolate brown Eye Color: Warm brown Height: 6’0” Build: Mesomorph Visible mutation: Eyes glow orange when using his powers Scars/ Tattoos/ Piercings: N/A Other features: N/A
Everyday clothing style: Derek loves to wear earth toned colors. During the summer months, he can be found wearing t-shirts, shorts, joggers, Sperry’s and or Converses. During the colder months, he wears sweaters, jeans/joggers, and Timberlands. Uniform: N/A Sleepwear: A t-shirt and either pajama pants or gym shorts Miscellaneous clothing: Sunglasses, watch, and wristbands
Character Personality: Derek is a loving and nurturing person. He cares immensely about his friends and family. At times, he can become fussy, but that’s only because he’s concerned for someone’s safety. This is where his overprotective nature comes into play. Aside from this, Derek is an empathic person at times, but when he isn’t happy, he wants nothing to do with anyone or anything except for those very close to him. When it comes to finding a guy to date, he’s very cynical about love and believes that no matter what, whoever he’s with, will find something better and move on. Overall, Derek is an amazing person who just wants to live his life and fight the good fight. He has a tendency to become absentminded and thus, he looses track of time and that can hinder him. He also loves to use herbs and wants to try aromatherapy one day. Hobbies/ Interests: Gardening, watching thrillers, watching Netflix, playing soccer, herb-ology Job or part time job and description: None currently Fears/ phobias/ concerns: Giving in to the dark side, afraid of losing someone close to him, afraid of not being good enough Special talents: He’s an amazing cook and animals love him
Morality Good/ bad/ neutral/ other: Good: He’s just wanting to fight the good fight. Skillfully.
Mutations Mutation description: Zookinesis: Derek has the power to influence the minds and behavior of animals. He hates to use the words “mind control” because it makes it seem like he’s taking away the freewill of the animal or animals he’s influencing. Derek can do this by either staring the animal in it’s eyes or stretching out his hand to it. Both Derek’s eyes and the animal(s)’ will shine orange for a second before going back to normal. Once they link is formed, Derek can telepathically or verbally tell a dog to chase that robber down or instruct a pigeon to carry a message for him on it’s leg.
Animal Empathy: Derek has the ability to understand and read animal behavior.
Strengths: The more familiar he is with the animal, the easier it is to manipulate.
Weaknesses and Limitations: In order for Derek to influence the behavior of an animal, the animal(s) must be in twenty foot radius of him, no more than 30 feet above him and 15 feet below. It’s a lot easier for Derek to influence when he’s more familiar with the animal. For example, it would only take Derek five seconds to influence three dogs whereas it might take ten minutes to influence a rhino at the zoo. The more time Derek spends with that particular animal species, the easier it’ll get.
The animal link will stay until the objective that Derek has set for that animal his finished. It’s easier for Derek to influence the behavior of the animal if the command is in the animal’s nature. For instance, it would be easier for Derek to influence a dog to attack robber than it would be for him to influence a bird to peck someone’s eyes out. The more familiarized Derek is with the animal, the less resistance he’ll get from it. If a bear wants to maul Derek, then there’s a 40% chance that it will even though it’s under his influence.
The number of animals he can influence at once depends on the size of the animal. At max, he can control up to - five birds - five squirrels - three dogs/cats - 50 insects - one large, non-domestic animal
The duration of the link depends on how many animals he’s influencing and how familiar he is. If Derek is linking with a singular domestic pet (dog, cat, fish, bird etc), then it can last up to fifteen minutes. If he’s linking up to more than one domestic pet, then the time will decrease by three minutes with each additional animal. Influencing the behavior of a non-domestic animal can only last for three minutes at best.
Influencing an animals takes a lot out of Derek especially since he doesn’t have any formal training so he can usually influence an animal every thirty minutes or so. If Derek pushes himself too much and falls unconscious, then the link is immediately broken and the animal is free from his influence.
For mutants who can shapeshift into animals or are an animal hybrid, it’s nearly impossible for him to influence their behavior.
Physical Abilities General Physical Capabilities: Average Fighting Style: No uniform fighting style Fighting Style Pros/Cons: Derek is resourceful when it comes to fighting. Although he isn’t professionally trained, Derek can take care of himself. However, if he comes up against someone who’s hand-to-hand combat skills is above his, he’s going to lose. That is unless there’s a brick or something blunt nearby he can use as a weapon.
History Of Your Character Derek was born in Raleigh, North Carolina to two human parents. He had a fairly normal life up until seven months after his sixteenth birthday. Derek had always been in love with animals and volunteered at an animal shelter every weekend. One of those weekends, Derek was eating his lunch outside on one of the benches when a dog broke loose from it’s cage and ran toward him. This dog was one that Derek didn’t like because it was too aggressive. Before the dog got too close, Derek told him to stop and the dog did.
Instances like these happened on several different occasions and Derek came to the conclusion that he was a mutant. Derek felt afraid and knew that he couldn’t tell anyone and decided that at the age of eighteen that he would go seek help. Unfortunately, he tricked himself into believing that it was all in his head and went to college instead. Half way through school, he dropped out after an incident that involved two dogs and a fellow classmate that wouldn’t leave him alone. After that, he realized that he knew that he needed help and headed to New York.
Roleplay Where did you learn about this site?: Top FanFiction Rp Sites Do you have any other characters on MRO, if so who: No Sample RP: Derek was ready for this. He was. Well, that’s what he kept telling himself as he unpacked his clothes from his duffle bag. He wondered to himself why he’d only brought a week’s worth of clothes with him. It wasn’t like he was in a rush when he decided to travel from North Carolina to New York. Derek shook the thought from his head. He was tired. Too tired to argue with himself. All he wanted to do right in the moment was sleep and continue sleeping for the next week and a half. With a groan, the twenty year old mutant walked over to his new drawer and put his underwear, socks, and t-shirts away. He’d already put his jeans and shorts in one of the lower drawers and hung up a couple of button downs in his closet. He still couldn’t believe that he was here.
With a breath, he walked over to his bed and sat down on the side of it. Derek ran his fingers through his short, wiry hair and tried to get his nerves under control. Everything was going to work out. Or at least, that was what he kept telling himself. This is the perfect place for you to reinvent yourself and be who you want to be. That was another thought. God, why was he so nervous? Getting up from the bed, he looked out the window of his room and smiled a bit. At least he’d be around people like himself. He wouldn’t have to worry about keeping anything a secret. Well, except for one little detail about himself. Derek still had to feel these people out before he could become an open book.
