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.
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Clicking through the victory screen and setting her controller down next to the gaming system, Nessa considered what it would be like in Shay's position. "I guess I got the same feeling before I joined. I ended up fumbling my way into a game with Dave and Vin and they hijacked my stream, blowing it up. I was so anxious that guys who were such a big deal were shining their spotlight on me." Of course, back then, Nessa was still anxious about a lot of things. She was focused on protecting herself in her little bubble, but two people she saw as a very big deal pulled her out of it. "And it's so funny now because those two are such f*ckfaces and I definitely intimidate them more than the other way around."
The two gamers got up from the setup and walked over to let Dori know who won and who lost. He laughed at the report. "Way to go, Ness, you just barely too longer than Dave to get your ass kicked."
"For one, f*ck off, Shay's just really good, and for two, I'll count beating Dave as a win." She could disregard that David was one of the weaker players in the company.
Walking out of the room and into the open convention hall, Nessa pulled her hair back and stayed toward the edges in an effort to avoid attention. "So you cna't imagine the situation. No significant other, male, female, or otherwise waiting for you somewhere in the hall? Or are you just dating someone who wouldn't be phased by you doing an impromptu strip show at a packed gaming con? Because if so, kudos." Not that she would want to, but she was curious how Gina would handle that.
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Mar 29, 2020 18:12:17 GMT -6
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It was easy to see the benefits of having a friend like Shay. The way they saw gender as such a nonfactor was reassuring to someone who spent her whole life wrapped up in anxieties relating to her gender and appearance. They were awkward and easy to fluster, yet they had no hang-ups about appearance or sexuality. "You know, I should have DMed you way before this. I could have used a friend like you years ago," she joked. Also, it did not hurt having a friend who was always finding new ways to be attractive. Sure, this had no real benefit for Nessa, but having a friend who was nice to look at? She certainly would not complain about that.
There would be no underhanded cheating on Nessa's part, for many reasons, but mostly because she believed Shay could back up their claims. And the last hit of Floofloon's assault knocked her off the screen, leaving her no chance at reclaiming the stage. "Dammit! Well, I suppose it's fair enough; my girlfriend's pretty cool, but she might at least question why I felt the need to run around topless at a gaming convention without her."
The explosion of her character leaving the field prompted a victory screen and Nessa slumped back in her chair. "Well, looks like you're the victor here. I might have to join you on stream sometime so you can train me to suck less," she suggested, liking the idea of a colab as an opportunity to make better friends with Shay. "But it sounds like you'll be going into the quarter-finals of our silly little tourney. Until they're ready for you, wanna go for a walk? There should be some time." They would take a low-key walk and Nessa would try to avoid crowds who might seek her out for autographs so they could actually chat.
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Mar 29, 2020 17:12:05 GMT -6
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It had been a while since Nessa felt self-conscious about her body. Sure, coming out as trans made her nervous, but she had gained confidence over the years when she accepted that people were not assuming there was something wrong about her. Her late teens and early twenties were rough, but she kept blossoming and would argue she was one of the hottest women she knew. (Of course, she knew a ton of hot women, so this only meant she was not feeling constantly inferior around her friends.)
"Definitely nice. I mean, some online compliments are creepy but some are just affirming." It was a conflicted moment when Nessa saw one of the first creepy come-ons in her comments, because on the one hand, she was elated people thought she was sexy, and on the other, weirdos who wanted to see her feet should be sent to a gulag somewhere.
Evidently, Shay was getting more comfortable gaming with Nessa, because the tone of the game had shifted. Nessa's princess suffered a quick death at the hands of a puffball. "Okay, that was definitely a lucky--" And then a follow-up combo Nessa could do nothing about. "You're actually too good at this game. I picked the wrong opponent. Do I need to take my shirt off? I feel like I need to play dirty."
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Mar 3, 2020 19:14:14 GMT -6
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It was interesting getting the perspective of someone in Shay’s position. So many people who dealt with social anxiety had some component of self-image insecurity. With Shay, unless they were dealing with some kind of identity issue, that was just not it. They could look however they liked, so if they wanted to have a set appearance to identify with, they probably could.
Evidently, dysphoria was not the only reason someone would avoid being social. Maybe they just were not that kind of person. Interesting job to take, though. ”You must love cosplaying and showing off enough to deal with the crowds,” she poked playfully. ”Just looking to anonymously have nerds fawn over you without asking you to talk to them.”
It was nice of Shay to empathize with Vanessa’s feelings, though, because they realized the benefits of their own position. Shay had their own struggles, but Nessa was glad they never had a serious struggle with dysphoria or imposter syndrome. ”Supportive parents, eh? That’s where I went wrong; bad RNG got me closed-minded jerks,” she joked, before she recognized how that came across. ”Sorry. As you know, I like coping with self-deprecating humor.” It came up often enough in her videos that Shay should not be too off-put.
Vanessa felt genuinely bad, or she would have, if what came next was not genuinely really funny. The blushing cosplayer was caught by surprise when Nessa implied Shay might have had a fan-crush on her. It was just a tease, but the stammering reply and the lost stock suggested Nessa hit the mark. ”It’s okay, I’m just teasing,” she promised, seeking distance from Floofloon’s spawn point. ”It really is a thing, I think. I ended up dating Pixelbecky, for better or worse. Creators are fans too, and I’m just as likely to be smitten with a ViewTuber as I would be with a movie actress.” Everyone had harmless crushes; Nessa felt comfortable enough with that fact to talk with Gina about the celebs or internet stars that made her swoon.
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Feb 27, 2020 9:51:53 GMT -6
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Nessa was used to interacting with fans, but Shay was something more akin to a peer. Their experiences were different, but they had enough in common to relate to the benefits and struggles of their industries. Obviously Nessa had coworkers to empathize with, but it was good to get out of her own bubble, and The POW Block Party could very much feel like a bubble at times.
”Interesting. So you like when the focus isn’t on you, but the things you do or the things you’re wearing.” It was an interesting way to handle the public eye, especially for such a private person. ”Also totally justifies the sexy cosplays. Which… is really awkward that I just brought up,” she added, awkwardly catching herself. Think before speaking, Nessa.
It was hard to imagine living a life where Nessa’s gender was never pinned down. Gender was such a bit part of her life, and she always felt so connected to her right gender. It was funny to her how it was so easy to understand that her sex and her gender were mismatched earlier in life, but even she still struggled to get her head around nonbinary genders sometimes. ”It’s just a good reminder sometimes that we really don’t fully understand other people’s stuff all the time. Good reason to empathize and accept first and go from there.” After dealing with bigotry, Nessa never planned to be anything less than accepting to others.
The game zoned in with the basic map layout reskinned with a pleasant animal town setting. As soon as the game started, the princess on screen lobbed a fireball, but it went wide when Shay threw out a compliment. ”D’aww, did you have a ViewTube crush on me?” she teased, her character running in closer to melee attack. ”No shame in that; there are some cuties in our industry. Like there’s this one shapeshifter, and they’re just so hot like all the time.”
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Feb 20, 2020 18:30:19 GMT -6
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It was always a unique world when the internet leaked into real life. While internet personas could be boisterous and obnoxious, many internet nerds were just introverts. Getting so many nerds from the internet into one place, you often had thousands of shy people acting against type to interact face-to-face. Personalities were no different; some of the most outgoing internet personalities were much more private and reserved in person.
Evidently, Shay was part of that camp. Nessa had enough social energy to make herself a face of her team, assuming someone did not piss her off. People usually knew where she would be at any given event. For Shay, they were content to fly under the radar. For someone with their own following, they were surprisingly humble.
And based on the thoughts Nessa was skimming, very easy to fluster. She tried to look away when she noticed Shay remembering what the telepath’s power was. Nessa stifled her grin. ”Good for you. Gotta take care of yourself first.” At the end of the day, they were just people and deserved to preserve their mental health.
Looking through the character options, trying to decide who she felt comfortable with. Guiseppe always felt awkward and slow to her, but she could try one of the twelve sword-wielders like any of the Flame Sigil characters, or even Zeldio the Elven Hero. After a moment of deliberation, she opted instead for the titular character of The Fable of Linkle series instead, locking in Princess Linkle and swapping through outfit colors. ”Honestly, it’s cool your power gives you that choice. Though if I had it, I feel like I’d demand everyone’s attention all the time,” she admitted, chuckling as she added, ”Like, I’m highkey envious. A power like that could have saved me so much time and money.” It was said lightly, but it was true; Shay did sort of have the dream power for a trans girl. And good for them! But yeah. Eeeeenvy.
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Feb 16, 2020 21:01:43 GMT -6
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Vanessa was confident in her abilities as a gamer, but she was by no means a pro. Part of the appeal of the POW Block Party was watching them fail half the time. Realizing who she picked out as her next opponent, Nessa realized she might be bowing out of his tournament soon. She was good, but Shay was an actual pro. It would be interesting to see how she faired against that.
That was fine. Vanessa was competitive, but this was a social event and she had struck social gold. As a tenured member of the online community, Vanessa did not get starstruck often, but she was a fan and not shy about it. ”Totally for real. An awesome gamer who’s a mutant and genderqueer? Iconic.”
Now that they were settling into their seats, Vanessa turned to look at Shay. If Shay did follow her, they knew Nessa was a mind-reader, but she was likely not thinking about it. No harm in seeing if she could get a peek at Shay’s eyes. ”Do most people realize who you are at these things? Or do you tend to fly under the radar with that power of yours? Well, as under the radar as you can be looking like that in such a great costume.”
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Feb 14, 2020 1:41:27 GMT -6
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The nerd community was an ever-expanding landscape and in the grand collective, there were dozens of sub-cultures and groups. Maybe even hundreds, with plenty of overlap and groups in groups in groups. It was impossible to know everyone, no matter how well-connected you were. Nessa had professional connections across plenty of the video game content-creation scene, though "professional" was an awkward term when their jobs and collabs often meant drinking and gaming. Still, she was friendly with the Cranky Console Crabs, CueTeeCake, Extraordinary Gloves, The Extra Stage, and plenty of independent Let's Players. To a lesser degree, she knew some people in the broad ViewTube scene; that was how she met Becca (for better or worse.)
Cosplayers and full-time streamers, while she had tons of respect for them, did not overlap in her circles as often. They lived their content style, which she knew first-hand was intimidating. She did follow a few notable names in those circles, and Shady Shay was a name she absolutely recognized even if their appearance was a much harder challenge.
Nessa's smile broadened as she got them in front of a screen so they could settle into chairs. "Definitely! I love catching VODs of your streams when I can." It was easier to catch the recorded version of the stream, or even clipped highlights after a long day of planned videos. "And I absolutely follow your Speedigraph for those amazing costumes. Plus, I like when I can show some support to other queer content creators out there." With their powers, Nessa had seen Shay refer to themself as most pronouns, changing depending on their day and mood.
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Feb 11, 2020 0:15:03 GMT -6
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Things moved quickly at conventions because time was at a premium. They could not host this competition forever, so Nessa was hoping her randomly selected contestant was actually part of the tournament. It did occur to her that she did not wait for anyone to actually volunteer before she played favorites.
And that was definitely what she did. She offered an arm to the cosplayer to lead her away from the masses and toward one of the many screens set up. They really were lucky to claim one of the larger spaces in the conference hall or this whole event would have felt quite claustrophobic. The past few years had only helped their brand grow, and it was clear when they brought fans into a small space together. It made the job somehow better, which was amazing since her job description involved video games.
Leading their way forward, the name offered hit Nessa. No way. "Wait. Shay like ShadyShay? Because if so, I need you to tell me," she said seriously. Shay was hard to pin down at events like this; until word started popping up on social media, how do you find an appearance shifter in a crowd?
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Feb 8, 2020 10:39:59 GMT -6
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Vanessa’s dating history was messy. Shelby and Chloe felt like youthful puppylove with girls who had previously been smitten with her perfect brother. Spencer was… well, a tornado of mass destruction. And if she had been smart, she would have passed on dating Becca, who had too much baggage to treat their relationship maturely.
Despite a long dating history, Gina felt like the first girlfriend Nessa had a true partnership with. She made the big choice to follow Gina to California and now she was realizing the truth: she was committed. When Gina needed her, Nessa would be there. She loved her relationship and that meant putting in the work.
It also meant knowing when her girlfriend needed petting and reassurance.
”What? My gorgeous gargoyle? Oblivious? You don’t say,” she teased, laying it on thick. ”Though you without the sarcasm doesn’t even sound real.”
They rested comfortably in their seats as Gina went somewhere in her head. With Nessa’s powers out now, she was conscious of when someone’s eyes were away from her own. She respected Gina’s privacy and wanted her to know she could have time with her thoughts without Nessa needing to peek.
They had time to kill and from the looks of things, Gina had exhausted most of her games. Thinking of ways to pass the time, Nessa’s mind drifted to New York. ”You know, it feels like forever since we’ve been back in New York. When all the moving is squared away, what do you think our first perfect New York City date should be? A whole day-out date,” she clarified, figuring that would give them plenty to plan and fantasize over. ”And for each perfectly New York idea, we can seal it with a kiss.”
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Feb 3, 2020 23:10:14 GMT -6
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Booker would have been impressed with the cosplay Nessa stumbled upon. The craft was always something her brother invested more time into, though Nessa was no slouch when he dragged her into his plans. She gave him grief, but it was fun getting dressed up and showy; very outside of the norm.
The cosplayer stumbled through the meeting, but Nessa displayed patience. Plenty of con-goers were like this. You bring enough introverted nerds into a space, they were going to struggle through interactions. This happened a lot to her as a creator, so when the young woman admitted to being a fan, Nessa grinned proudly.
”Well, I certainly always enjoy meeting a fan,” she assured, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. ”So how about it? Play a round of UFS? Though I suppose the bar for entry is you giving me your name. It’s only fair, right?” After all, everyone knew her name.
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Feb 1, 2020 3:11:01 GMT -6
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Con season was wonderful, but God, it was exhausting! Joy-Con was one of the bigger gaming-centered events in New York and The POW Block Party had their hands all over it. They were well-known in the gaming media world, which meant fan-meetups, events, panels and afterparties.
And as much as the Saturday was starting to drag, Nessa was loving the convention. She knew there was a big afterparty planned later that night, and dancing with nerds and ViewTube creators fit her idea of a good time. If anything, it was a shame Gina had plans for the day. Maybe she could persuade her to make an appearance at the party?
For now, they were in a large room with tables in rows hosting a massive collection of people duking it out in Ultra Fight Siblings. It was a very informal tournament mostly for fans to play and hang out with the cast, though there were some serious players she was sure would ascend to the top. Nessa was casually good at the game, which was enough for her to have a great time.
After lucking into a win against a guy who was awkward but well-intentioned, Nessa made her way to the lounge where players and spectators were mingling while waiting for a round winner to match up against. ”Hey! Which of you goofballs is waiting for a new challenger to kick your ass?”
Looking over the group, one pink-haired individual stood out. ”Woah! Okay, awesome cosplay chica, are you waiting for a game? Because I’m absolutely willing to play favorites.” She was a sucker for a good cosplay, even if she only did them herself one day per con as a rule. Today she was instead rocking a denim dress that came down to her thigh and was covered in video game patches. She was still in theme, but this girl deserved some attention.
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Jan 17, 2020 20:06:09 GMT -6
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Dating a physical mutant was interesting. There were more areas to consider when doing anything. The wings were awesome, but made certain challenges impractical because of their size. Vanessa found the horns cool, but they had to be cautious when making out or sleeping to be sure Gina would not accidentally stab Nessa in the eye.
The tail was not as obstructive. In many ways, it was like a limb, but more expressive. It also gave away how Gina felt about Nessa’s proposal by the way it quivered. Nessa smirked proudly.
Nessa’s feelings about Becca and Agnes were mixed, but they mattered to Gina. Agnes had undergone some bizarre situation that made her a teen again. This would be hard for Gina to adjust to, and Nessa wanted to be supportive through it all. Not just for the Mac and Cheese, but Nessa was still glad Gina knew the recipe. ”Well, I know what we’re making for Sunday dinners, then.” Maybe she could start off on the right foot with Agnes as Gina’s younger sister.
Ever since Gina learned about Nessa’s mutation, she was getting better at sharing intentional thoughts with her, like a one-way secret conversation. For someone who was proposing sex on a plane, the suggestion of making out in public still pinkened her cheeks. It sounded like a nice plan, to be sure.
Except for the next thought. Nessa’s smile faltered. Gina was worried, and while a ditraction was valid, maybe it was better to offer some real support. Nessa ran her fingers through Gina’s hair softly. ”This’ll be okay. Whatever Agnes is dealing with, having you there as a big sister will make things better. You know how to make lost girls feel found, I promise.” If no for Gina, the night of the birthday party might have devastated Nessa.
Maybe a little distraction could help, because the Agnes situation did lead to another thought. ”I am pretty glad you met me when you did, though,” she admitted. ”If you met teen Nessa, you’d realize how much of a mess I was. A gay, trans little spaz. I would have fumbled every word around a cutie like you.”
Posted by Vanessa Berry on Jan 14, 2020 1:09:48 GMT -6
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Vanessa had grown to love everything about Gina. It was not hard; for the life of her, Nessa did not understand how she ever had a chance with Gina. There should have been a rotating door of suitors vying for the gargoyle’s affection.
And yet she had been single and in Nessa’s life through a comedy of errors, no less. So Vanessa got to be the one to appreciate the little wonderful things about Gina Schuyler. Gina’s eyes were high on the list of things to love. They were big and beautiful and honest. Those brown eyes, browner than Nessa’s even before the change, were deep and expressive. Even if Nessa could not read minds, she could see so much in that gaze.
Gina may have had some remorse for waking Nessa, but she was also happy to have her awake. That was enough reason to be awake, honestly. A nap would be better when they did it in bed in New York.
”No apologizing, babe. If you’re bored, it’s my duty to be entertaining.” She yawned, playing with Gina’s hair when she leaned closer. ”I’d propose entering you into the Mile High Club, but even if I thought you could manage to be quiet enough, I don’t think we could logistically make it work with your wings,” she teased. That would also have to wait until a bed in New York.
Nessa glanced out through the window, seeing nothing but clouds in the night sky. ”Is this feeling real to you yet? Knowing we land and head to a hotel, this still feels like we’re visiting in my head.” Their lease and apartment would not be ready for them until the next day, so they needed a place to stay when they landed. ”We show up, I say hi to Booker and Javier and you hang out with Agnes and the redheaded witch, then we head back to Mendocino so your mom can make us her baked mac n’ cheese.” Even saying it invoked a craving.
And suddenly it was real. ”Oh my God, I’m going to miss that mac n’ cheese so much. And other things,” she added lamely when she recognized how her priorities sounded. ”Tons of things. But… okay, can we get your mom to send us the recipe? Because I’ll make a thousand of them until I get it right.”
