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 Vanessa Berry on Oct 5, 2020 12:05:43 GMT -6
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It would have been just grand if today could have just been a day where Nessa and her big brother caught up, talked about relationships, and played a children’s card game. Nessa did not sign up for this anime insanity.
”Has… has tech really moved this far since I’ve been gone?” She knew technology evolved exponentially, but this seemed like more than she was ready for. The way the monsters moved, they seemed too solid to be holograms and too natural to be robots.
The duel devices strapped to the wrists of the duelists on the floor ticked their life counters to zero. The crowd gasped and the hooded figures held their hands out. “Your souls will feed the shadows!” Before anyone could act, the Archfiend tore a rip into the space before it and the defeated duelists were sucked into the maw, shouting and fighting the whole way.
“You will ALL feed the shadows.” Horrified, Nessa expected the rip to close, but darkness seemed to seep from it, swirling around the room. The ceiling and walls of the room disappeared, replaced with violet and black emptiness. Everything behind Nessa and Booker was suddenly gone, and they were in his smoky void with the crowd of duelists, confused and scared.
Nessa felt her anxiety flaring up; how the hell did they end up walking into actual, for real hell? ”Book… I don’t like this. I really fucking hate this.”
The taller robed man called out, “We will sacrifice each of you for the sake of the spirit realm. There’s nowhere to run. Come face us and meet your fates.”
Everyone was frozen, panicked, and unsure of what to say in the face of that. “If no one steps forward, all of your souls can be considered forfeit to the maw! Will you all so meekly submit?”
Nessa was shaking. Surely this was a trick. This felt so… not real. Nothing like a mutation—hell, Booker was right here. She was close enough that he would protect her. But… maybe if no one said anything, they could not do anything? Or maybe she should step forward? How though? Her legs did not seem to want to work.
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Sept 19, 2020 6:41:27 GMT -6
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Vanessa laughed at the accusation, because the longer she lived in Twenty-Twenty, the further she delved into activism. "Psh, no offense to old me, but she had her toe dipped into activism." It was not entirely her fault; for a long time, Nessa went without coming out as a mutant or a trans woman. She was visible, but playing things safe. Now, she was out so might as well be loud about it. "I actually joined up with Haven after that hot tub party, so I'm hoping to really make some noise now."
Catching up with her brother would always be an important time, wherever their lives were taking them. He joked about their exes, and Nessa chuckled, but unless they got way worse in her lost time, he was probably over-exaggerating. Chloe and Shelby were good exes, all things considered! And what were the odds they both dated another girl? Actually. Maybe she should ask.
But talking about exes could happen later, because her brother was in love. He also tried to spin this into a conversation about Europe and Agnes. Nessa's cheeks pinkened, but she was not quite ready to talk about all that just yet. "It was certainly interesting. Enlightening, maybe. But nothing definitive, so let's focus on this love thing. That's genuinely sweet, you big softie." She nudged his shoulder, grinning. "It's nice seeing you with someone who treats you so well, Book."
There were times when she was at her low points where she wondered if there was hope for the future. Lots of trans kids did. It took weight off her shoulders knowing she did end up surviving and thriving and her brother was reaching the prime of his life. Things were looking up in Twenty-Twenty, and she was pleasantly surprised.
And thus, it was almost fitting when shouts and a haunting cry echoed through the building. Eyes wide, Nessa realized the sound was coming from the main hall just up ahead. Curiosity got the better of her, Nessa ran to the main entrance and looked around the door frame.
"Book. Can you tell me I'm not crazy, because I think I'm looking at Chō-No-Joō! monsters." The Archfiend of Lightning she hoped she was imagining growled, striking down a small dragon, creating a small shockwave that washed over the people watching the duel and knocking the duelist off his feet.
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Sept 15, 2020 22:19:28 GMT -6
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Nessa gladly handed over the surprisingly heavy jug to Agnes, making sure the weight of the Portuguese wine did not catch her off guard and shatter on the steps. That said, it would be nice if she wobbled a little. Standing there looking so cool in her leather jacket, wings shimmering in the sun, rocking that croptop, Nessa wondered how she conned her way into bringing a friend like this along with her to Europe. "Nah, I definitely want to remember this trip with you," she promised, unlocking the front door. "For now, at least. We'll see what my take is on that when we get to Amsterdam." She was nineteen in Europe; of course she advocated for a trip to Amsterdam, so sue her.
The living room was cozy, with two plush couches and quaint decorations. It was what she imagined visiting a grandmother's house should feel like, with the addition of a sea breeze entering through the open window.
After setting down a suitcase and a purse, Nessa was ready to unwind. "I really want to go into Old Town to visit the markets and check out the town, but that sounds like a tomorrow thing to me. I didn't realize two hours of navigating airports and six and a half hours of sitting on a flight could be so draining." She tossed herself onto the couch, noticing a seran-wrapped plate on the coffee table. Curious, she peeled it of.
"Okay, new plan: I move here and let Avó adopt me." Hungrily eyeing the plate of pastries, she grabbed one of the egg custard tarts to take a sweet bite. "Mmm, but for tonight, how does drinking a bunch of wine and eating all these homemade treats sound?"
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Sept 14, 2020 1:11:11 GMT -6
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Vanessa beamed. Agnes left her lingering uncertainly, holding her breath, but in the end, she was on board. Agnes would handle some of her vacation expenses, and Nessa would do her best to respect that. She did not want to flex her inherited money, though she would subtly try to pay for more dinners than not. ”Great! After you’ve showered off, head to my room and we can plan our trip! See you soon!” Happy to end on a high note, she left, trying not to think about Agnes showering.
Just because Nessa had money to spend did not mean she was going to spend it recklessly. They ultimately decided to fly into Lagos, Portugal. It was one of the recommended destinations, and flights were slightly more affordable than flights further into Europe.
When they arrived, they claimed the rental VNW car that would be getting them across Europe over the next month. There was an option of busses and trains, but that sounded a little too… people-y. If they were looping around Europe, why not make a road trip out of it?
They settled into their SkyLodge, a cute little house in Old Town rented out by the old Portuguese lady that lived next door. Nessa checked in with the woman while Agnes waited at the door for her to return with the key.
After a, ”Obrigada, Senhora,” that Nessa had prepared ahead of time with the language dictionary app on her phone, Nessa returned not only with key in hand, but with a jug of wine under her arm.
”Evidently the woman renting the place to us has a grandson, I think? She was slipping some Portuguese into her English, and all her thoughts were in Portuguese.” An issue she imagined she would run into a lot on this trip, making her telepathy functionally useless half the time. ”Anyway, I guess he owns a vineyard and hey, would you look at that? We’re legal drinking age here. Thanks to the kindness of Avó Margarida, I think our vacation is officially underway!”
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Sept 7, 2020 21:22:26 GMT -6
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Agnes was supportive of the plan, which reaffirmed Nessa’s resolve. Some people questioned if she should be doing something so impulsive and expensive the moment she got her money back. Most of those people had not gone through what Nessa experienced. Agnes did.
That kinship gave her the final push to extend her offer. She was nervous about her offer being rejected or misconstrued, and Agnes’s own hesitance made her question her life choices up to that point.
But Agnes was not saying no and she did not seem offended. She just seemed unsure, and that was common ground. ”I mean, I don’t want you to feel like you have to; if you have things on your plate this Summer or just don’t feel comfortable taking a trip with a girl you’ve been friends with less than a year.” Either would be justifiable. ”This doesn’t feel like my money. If I can use it to take you with me, that’s just older me giving me one last favor.”
Nessa took a deep breath. ”I just know you’ve been a good friend since I got here. And we’re kinda going through similar things. So yeah. Totally no pressure. If you’d be interested, though, why not take a soul-searching adventure?”
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Sept 5, 2020 21:59:28 GMT -6
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It was still kind of weird for Nessa. Booker used to be four years older than her and now he had over a decade on his younger sister. It took time to learn who Booker became after all those years and she was glad to find out he was still the goofy yet kind-hearted guy she remembered. He had done a lot of maturing, as was to be expected, but he was not some serious adult forgoing his nerdier pursuits. Clearly, since he jumped at the chance to come to a card game tournament.
After an eventful Europe trip, it was nice to spend time with her brother again, in many ways like old times. Even better than old times, since her parents were nowhere near interfering with their fun.
”I have the basic gist. Champion cards that are special Magic Cards and can Call Champions based on their Signature Numbers.” Nessa was stubborn, given Booker’s snarky tone. ”I just don’t think I have the kind of brain power to figure out how to do that well, and I’d like to win some games today.” Besides, from what she read, Metronome Calling was not as good since they added Chain Calling.
The supposed looks from some show fans earned an eyeroll from Nessa. ”Honestly, there are so many bigger things to get mad about these days. Like, go do an activism.” She was joking, but spending some time at Haven, talking with people in social activism committees put some of the sillier things Nessa used to get upset about into perspective. ”Besides, everyone knows Yuni and Anzu were endgame.”
Nessa holstered her Riot Girl deck back into the deckbox on her belt. ”I hope Javier doesn’t mind me borrowing you for the day. I’m still so glad you settled down with such a sweetheart. Given some of your exes… I had my concerns.” Of course, they shared two good ex-girlfriends, but Booker had some of his own exes and they varied in quality, to say the least. The dangers of being handsome and popular, she supposed. ”How has domestic life been, anyway?”
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Sept 5, 2020 21:59:11 GMT -6
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Agnes dried off and Nessa limited her eyes to looking respectfully. All gayness aside, it was nice to have someone to celebrate her success with. Booker was there with her at the bank, but he was always going to be a reliable pillar of support. Agnes was a new supportive part of her life, and in this new world, that was really nice.
”I think being nineteen twice is enough,” she affirmed, absolutely not looking to return to the pre-hormone days. ”And no bad decisions. Unless a vacation bouncing around Europe is a bad decision?”
That, she figured, warranted some justification. ”I’ve had plenty on my mind since coming back, and this barely feels like my money. There’s plenty to save for a parachute if I really need it, but… well, soul-searching in Europe is a thing, right?”
Nessa grew noticeably more nervous, shifting her weight from one foot to the other, folding her arms. ”And, I mean, I don’t know if you’re still in that same boat. But, hypothetically, if you were, I was wondering, maybe, if that’d sound like something you’d want to do?” She looked off to the side, mumbling, ”It’s on future me anyway, and Europe would be more fun with a friend, I think.”
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Aug 31, 2020 18:16:16 GMT -6
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Vanessa was not a competitive card game player.
"Booker, I hope you know I'm doing to demolish your boomer deck."
Okay. Vanessa was not a professional competitive card game player. She had the same competitive spirit with cards that she had with video games. She might not be some big-name player who poured hours into learning combos, but when she heard about a big regional Chō-No-Joō! tournament, she leapt at the chance to take part. Even if she did poorly, it would be fun seeing what a big tournament was like in 2020 when she was used to card shops and twelve-person tournaments.
It took her time, but she was fascinated by all the ways they changed the game since her... er, age nap? She quickly used a small chunk of her saved money to order a ton of cards, playing around with them. Some people, however, seemed more averse to change despite being around for all those years Nessa missed.
Like Booker. Stubborn nerd. As tempting as it was to invite Agnes, this was far more nerd than she was ready to sign the insect girl up for, and Chō-No-Joō! was always something she geeked out about with Booker. It was as much a fan event as a tournament, so she also finally had a chance to do a cosplay with her brother for the first time in a while. She picked the first series protagonist, a young girl named Yuni Mocho and her brother, naturally, decided to crossplay as her rival, Seiko Taiga.
The excited younger duelist flipped through her deck again, trying to convince herself she had good ratios and all the other things Chonotubers talked about. "I mean, you have a cool deck, but it feels kinda... old school? Amalgam Calling when there's Attunement, Overlay, Chain?" She left off Metronome Calling, because it was the one Booker disliked most, and to be fair, Nessa still barely understood it. "You'd think you were the one who woke up plopped in Twenty-Twenty after eight years."
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Jul 21, 2020 0:16:20 GMT -6
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It was important not to get too gay too quickly for a girl who became your best friend during a low period. They were both in a confusing place, shared a similar experience, and connected. It was easy to develop a friendship in conditions like those, and when a girl had silky black hair and stunning eyes, it was just as easy to develop a crush. They confirmed as much to each other at the hot tub party, (though that whole night still felt like a blur,) but they agreed later with cooler heads not to rush anything.
So naturally Nessa was going to invite her to Europe. Like a typical lesbian.
Yoga looked good on Agnes. So did yoga pants. Everything about that bottom in the air was top notch. Still, Agnes smiled and kept her cool as the insect-girl teased her back. "I'm not, though I'd have to turn in my Queer Card if I didn't admit it was a nice side-benefit. I had to tell you: my old bank account was finally released back to me. Your girl's got money!" She raised a fist into the air, before undercutting it by shrugging her shoulders. "Well. Internet-fame money. Not exactly an heiress now, but absolutely enough money to be comfortable and make bad decisions."
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Jul 16, 2020 22:38:01 GMT -6
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The heat rose in Vanessa and she doubted the hot tub had anything to do with that. Sure, it was relaxing her. Maybe it was lowering her guard. That heat though? She could blame that on the blue-eyed beauty she had moved to sit closer to.
Agnes did not remember her relationship with Rebecca, but she did have sweet memories of a first date with Jasmine and... less wholesome memories with a girl named Rhythm. Maybe she should not have peeked in on that. Still, it was hard avoiding those eyes as they corroborated what Agnes looked for when getting romanced.
The list was surprisingly simple. She was not looking for much; someone open and honest who treated her sweetly. Agnes's wandering gaze found her again and she surprised Vanessa with a curveball. The blonde bit her lip, because that sounded like an invitation. Not an invitation to kiss, but confirmation that Nessa was not barking up the wrong tree. She did have to play her cards right, and right now, what Nessa really wanted to do?
Whatever it took to play those cards right. She smiled, finding Agnes's hand under the water and lacing their fingers together. "You know, there might be a girl I know interested in proving her credentials. Even if that means going at our own pace." Sex and kissing were great, but she did not want to rush things with Agnes. "And I think maybe that means in a bit, we sneak out early and get some late-night milkshakes."
It was comforting to know Nessa was not deluding herself into reading Agnes's actions and comments. Maybe it just took a little forwardness to clear that air. Though speaking of forwardness, Nessa leaned close and whispered, "Though for the record, while I'm happy to take this nice and slow, don't think I didn't catch some of the thoughts you had about me just now..."
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Jul 16, 2020 22:00:34 GMT -6
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Vanessa returned to her seat on the plane, keeping her eyes away from the passengers. Walking away from the closet-like airplane bathroom, she was still paranoid someone might stare or question. She took hasty steps back to the comfort of her seat and the young woman in the window-seat beside her.
Settling back in and reclaiming her half of the blanket, Vanessa untangled her headphones and looked at her friend, then to the screen built into the headrest of the seat in front of them. "I didn't miss anything good, did I?" The young woman yawned, adding, "Also, we should get some sleep in-- it's a long flight."
A long, damn near impromptu flight, yet here they were; far above the Atlantic.
It was always great to get good news. It was disappointing when that good news did not come with the sense of clarity you hoped it would. As a silver lining, at least it could offer some freedom and a chance to seek out that clarity. Before she could do that, however, she had to offer a proposal to a certain someone. Thankfully, after asking around, she heard she might find Agnes at the fitness center.
Finding her way around the Mansion to the clean room full of workout equipment and yoga mats, Nessa knocked on the door frame as she entered. "I'm looking for an insect girl or a forest nymph. Haven't figured out which yet. But if she's glistening in sweat, that's even better."
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Jul 5, 2020 15:25:40 GMT -6
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Vanessa did not want to make Agnes feel awkward, but she was also well known for saying things when they popped into her head. Tonight, that felt worse for some reason. If there was a toll booth checking thoughts before they moved from her brain to her mouth, it was out of commission.
Despite a rough premise, Nessa did talk her way into an Agnes smile. As rewards went, she was happy with that one. Those pretty lips formed such an alluring smile, it was hard not to think about kissing them.
The suggestion must have caught Agnes off guard. Nessa tensed up, worried she might have crossed a line. The water and Agnes’s smile relaxed her. Those cheeks wore a blush so damn well.
Agnes was not turning down a kiss, but she was playing coy. It was fair; you cannot cheat your way into a kiss with a beautiful woman, right? It was a silly joke, but Nessa could not avoid her own curiosity. She shuffled over, sitting closer to Agnes in the water. ”Well… if we’re sparing me a conversation with our ex-girlfriend. If I asked her how you like to be romanced, what might I learn?”
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Jul 1, 2020 22:41:06 GMT -6
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With how awkward Nessa felt after her admission, she was glad Agnes found a way to break the ice before she froze over. She felt light when things could have been heavy, and because of that, Nessa stayed open to this new girl she was getting to know.
The vulnerability was rewarded as they stood at the edge of the water. Nessa breathed in the scent of trees and slightly stagnant water, and exhaled her anxiety. Validation and support. That was what any girl in her position hoped for.
There was more; Agnes did her own sharing, offering a vulnerable offering of her family history. It sounded awful, but it was relatable as well. ”Cliche can be nice. I get that, actually,” she admitted softly. ”It wasn’t nearly as awful as it must have been for you. But my parents were judgmental. They thought what I was going through was a phase. Me and my brother, in our own different awakenings.” She would not out Booker exactly, but considering he was dating Javier, he was visibly queer i some way, shape, or form.
”When it was clear I was taking hormones and not accepting it was a phase, it led to me being out of the house. Sometimes, blood family doesn’t deserve to be family.” They were both proof of that. ”But there’s other family and there’s friends, and the friends who become family.”
Nessa sat, her feet at the edge of the water meeting the dirt. ”So maybe we can replace our bigots and homophobes in our lives with cool girls we meet in small private woods?”
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Jun 27, 2020 8:26:11 GMT -6
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Nessa openly admitted to anyone and everyone that one of her major flaws manifested as an apparent disconnect between her brain and her goddamn mouth. Booker teased her for it all the time, because she loved to say things, only to have her brain hear those words for the first time and question who approved them. For a telepath, her brain needed to pick up the pace.
Coming out as gay to a pretty girl? Scary. Coming out as trans to anyone when she was finally feeling like she passed? Terrifying.
Nessa looked out at the pond, trying to think of an appropriate way to resume human interaction when she heard the flapping thud of a notebook hitting the ground. Instinctively, Nessa reached for the book, wanting to be helpful.
It was only when she saw the world’s worst depiction of a busty vampire stickfigure that she doubled over in laughter. It took a moment before she composed herself enough to speak. ”I’m so sorry, I just didn’t realize I was in the presence of a great artist. I was blown away by the sheer sex-appeal of your busty vampire.” Grinning like an idiot, she looked up at Agnes and offered the notebook back.
Knowing Nessa dated the redheaded teacher, that made enough sense to her. Rebecca was part of the ViewTube community, and even in her day, she saw creators she followed dating within the industry constantly. Turns out, when Nessa ascended into that space, she was no different from the inter-dating movers and shakers of the early Twenty-Tens.
The way Agnes moaned was a momentary distraction, forcing Nessa to catch up to what words actually followed. It was a nice feeling dipping your body into the heated bubbling water, and Agnes’s nice hot body was clearly just having a nice dip in the hot water.
The pair of them were in a weird situation, with Miss Grey’s situation being somehow doubly weird. You would have thought a de-aging bomb went off at a meeting of her ex-girlfriends. Given Nessa and Becca’s apparent history, it was not impossible Agnes was the ex who stole Becca away, but… well, did Nessa want that to be the answer?
”I suppose if it was you, she would not have said it. That’d be a bitch thing to do; drop the weight of an affair you never had on your shoulders.” If Nessa was in Becca’s shoes, she might keep that news close to the chest.
Ultimately, Nessa shrugged at the idea. ”If it was you, then it still wasn’t you. It was the older, lamer you. And now I’m in a hot tub with the young, sexy--er, cool you. And Rebecca isn’t.” And if there was some bad blood there in her future/past, that felt like due justice.
Then again… why stop there? ”I’ve totally been laying it on a little thick. But you know… if you were the girl she cheated on me with, can you imagine the power move it would be if we just, like, made out? Like right now?” Nessa made unabashed eye-contact because she wanted to know what Agnes might think of an idea like that.
