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.
>> "I'm doing the best I can...that little episode back there took a lot out of me,"
“Come on!” Ved encouraged. “If ya can stand up to that shite mouth, ya can do it. Move!”
Move they did but not nearly long enough. They’d gotten away from the crowd and the concrete rabble, but rolling over the grassy knoll here was still implicating enough. The rainbow slushee was going all slush, each step getting a little worse. Yeah people were running every which way, falling over each other – it was hilarious – but Warlock didn’t quite want to be around for what came after.
Questions.
The girl almost fell, her breathing a right mess. This wouldn’t do much longer. He’d already started slowing as he backed up a few steps and put a supporting arm around her shoulders. Energy rushed through him and into her as he urged what he spoke aloud, “Let’s get into the trails where we can lose them.” He nodded starting to help her along, “Not much further now!”
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When you learned a rundown sleep-in had been purchased and reinvented as a majestic hotel, you took notice. When the construction started immediately, you figured the mob was involved. When the revitalization was exquisite with high end details, you knew powerful leaders of organized crime were involved. When all around began talking about it and you learn there’s a grand opening ahead, you get yourself invited.
A few informants had dropped Ved the news. There’d be a festive gathering in the new hotel’s restaurant called the Diamond Lounge. Oh that sure sounded fancy! He’d likely get to pick a few pieces off the drunken sods rummaging about. However, it was the party upstairs he learned of from one specific pillow-talking soldier that really got his interest. There’d be no pickpocketing up there. No, instead it sounded like he could learn about the real action and maybe make an acquaintance or two.
Some lame guise as Rory the down and out actor got him a job with the caterer for extra staff at the restaurant. That got him in during prep and he stashed what he needed then. Everyone was running about and he watched carefully for security. No doubt this place had some big muscle behind every facet of its running so he was bound to hit a guard or careful eyes eventually. And he planned for that too. That would just mean they were really worth talking to! If not, well maybe there would be some brains behind the curtain that would eventually want a job done.
He spent some time as the average height, average weight but charming hanger on with some cougar types and some daddy wolves. That was fine. A drink or two, some playful petting, and oh how nice! A couple watches, some cash, that diamond ring… People were so giving or forgetful or whatever he told them.
A couple set ups, a modified invitation, necking in a closet, three wardrobe changes later, and there he was with a grin on his face, standing at an imposing 6’4”, chit-chatting over champagne in an all-black tux. He’d been sure to check in with the alias Warlock on his doctored invite. If any paid attention, they’d know if they even cared. He did recognize some silhouettes, a couple faces. There were whispered names that anyone who was anyone knew. But this wasn’t the place for fighting, oh no… Any professional knew better than that. Even if she’d tried to kill you yesterday, this hotel was clearly for large-scale enterprise and best behavior.
I mean, even criminals needed a place to get a drink. Right? Right!
Ved had been walking through the park on the way for a pick up when he’d seen the crowd gathering. Some were happy and supportive while others were angry and even confrontational. He’d stayed back to watch like numerous others, adults and kids alike. They were some angry teenagers gathering too. Guess they were fed up huh?
Another teen showed up, some girl with orange hair and similar motes near her hands. Mutant alert! This was sure to kick things up a notch. Ved went to a nearby pushcart and bought himself a bag of mixed popcorn. Some were cheese, some caramel, and some normal. You really needed a snack before a show. He took a seat on a bench to watch and listen.
He was not disappointed.
The loud mouthed soap boxer called the girl out and she pushed back. Ved couldn’t help but grin and snicker at her retort. It was probably a bad sign her hair and sparks went red. Things sure escalated and with a bang!
People screamed and shouted, grabbing their ears and squinting. Ved looked on in amazement as another handful of popcorn flew into his mouth. He was a thankful safe distance, but this was going to attract attention. Right now that possibly annoying but knowing a girl who could – and was willing – to cause some distractions and get all the attention? That was valuable…
She popped off again as someone was yelling at her. Up Ved went, dashing into the crowd. A few pushing touches as he moved through the disoriented crowd sent off his suggestions. All were the same: the speaker had pushed, aggravated the girl. Some may already have been sympathetic and willingly accept and maybe others he’d give a moment’s pause to their hate.
Whatever, he didn’t really care. What he cared about was the temporary red-head. Psychic energy moved through him, to his fingers as he grabbed at her shoulder. “Come on with me, we gotta git you outta here,” he said the same as his suggestion encouraged. He turned his face away in case she went off again but pulled slightly as he started heading out of the crowd. He only tugged on her so long.
Ved let go as he started nudging out the angry, wandering, upset, shouting crowd. Numerous suggestions left him and fell onto the people he passed: to get out of his way. He glanced back more than once to make sure she was coming. “Come on!” he encouraged.
Jonas stared into the den, watching the wolves closely. “Right, yeah, cool,” he nodded. They had a home here and were protecting it. Pack mentality kind of thing. Edan knew how that went; he’d bought into it once, but ultimately people looked out for themselves and what they truly cared about first. Maybe true love was out there, but you couldn’t even say all parents would put themselves out for their kids. Nope.
Maybe it was different with animals. They didn’t have that sentience of conflicting wants, thoughts, feelings. It’s what made people easier to manipulate.
>> ”Maybe we should get drinks,”
Bingo.
>> ”I mean, if that’s the only way I’m going to get to hear you howl like a wolf, we kind of have to.”
“Only way, ‘m afraid,” Jonas turned to her, nodding solemnly. “It’s a curse really, like a werewolf only I don’t get all hairy,” he chuckled. “Besides, I’ll be lucky to have you guide me ‘round at night too,” he winked. “Tonight if ya free?”
>> ”I could be wrong, but I don’t think that the African Savanna gets this cold,”
Jonas nodded along. She was probably right. She laughed at his silly penguin-ing so he’d go along with whatever she said. Who didn’t like being agreed with on their subject of choice?
>> ”Despite how awkward they are when they’re on land.”
“I wonder how long it was before they finally stopped tryin’ to fly and swam instead,” he philosophized as he adopted a deeper tone a professor might have. He narrowed his eyes and lifted his chin though quickly stopped, laughing at himself.
At the wolf enclosure two large specimens stalked slowly at the edge of a wall where a cave opening presumably led into their actual pen. One was a mixture of grays and the other gray and white. Both watched the couple approach as Zoe teased Jonas.
>> ”You’ve already done the penguins, do you have any wolf impressions?”
“I’ll huff and I’ll puff and blow this hear cage down,” he joked, glancing aside to her. “And I only howl when I’ve had whiskey and it’s a full moon,” he laughed further and bumped his shoulder playfully into hers. “To see that we’ll have to get drinks sometime.
“Are they guardin’?” he asked quickly, leaving the comment hanging. “Seems like it.”
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>> ”And I can show you my zebras, as long as they’re out. They tend to share your view of the cold weather.”
"Ah yeah yeah," Jonas nodded. "Guess I shouldn't be surprised there eh?" he smiled right back at her. She was finally seeming excited, which certainly encouraged him. If you're going to spend some time with someone you don't want them bored and quiet right?
He casually looked around as they walked but kept most of the attention on her. It was important to him to know his surroundings, get an idea of exits and employee doors, as well as relative location to other areas. It helped the zoo was fun to explore and Zoe was a cute escort who had special access due to her job. Score.
>> ”I’m sure we can fit in a visit to the penguins too,”
"Awesome," he quickly replied.
>> ”And you know what, they probably are enjoying the weather. They may even be swimming, as crazy as that seems to us.”
"Crazy but cool, 'ight," Jonas nodded once more as they walked past a closed vendor stand. Apparently not everything was opened up in the winter. He looked out over a pen of smaller... Opossums? Oh no, they were armadillos. "I think I like penguins 'cause of the dancing penguins movies."
Jonas started waddle-dancing down the path, chuckling at himself, as he stuck his hands out perpendicular to his body. "Birds that swim instead of fly is interesting. They did their own thing and thrived, 'ight?"
Jonas shook his head. He’d definitely not even considered it before today. There, he’d learned something already. He smiled, “But I will now.”
She encouraged him in his work idea, at least for the Jonas persona. That was kind. There really were always building multiple things in the area so he had no doubt he could find some under the counter work to get in on things. It was easy to get info on buildings and businesses and even homes that way. If you wanted to play the long con, it really worked.
>> ”Anything in particular you wanted to see?”
“The wolves and zebras surely,” he nodded like a big kid. “But I’ll appreciate the walk with ya whatever we see.” He smiled a bit bigger, tossed his coffee container in a recycling bin, and stuffed his hands in his pockets. “I bet seeing what you’re excited about will be just as infectious so maybe let’s see what you recommend.”
Jonas gestured up at a sign, “…if there’s really penguins I’d like to see them too. They must love this weather, ya?”
>> I had a couple of cats growing up, but my parents wouldn’t let me have any more,”
Only a couple? That surprised him. He was imagining the girl had a number of pets, many different types. Maybe it was the inability to get more that had driven her. He was more a dog person though.
>> ”But think about it. Humans took wild, predatory cats, like lions and tigers, and bred and domesticated them down to the small creatures we call pets today. And the same thing with dogs domesticated from wolves.
Jonas nodded. That they did. Years of domestication and breeding. Dogs were a man’s best friend and cats had spent years being worshipped. That said it all right there. Dogs helped you hunt and cats minded the home for mice.
>> “I mean, that in itself is fascinating, but consider how many plants and trees have grown only because birds drop seeds and squirrels bury nuts that they forget about? Or how many medical breakthroughs there’s been from studying animals?”
Wow. He’d really gotten her going. That was good. She’d been a bit quiet it seemed, or maybe just bored. Probably bored. Jonas didn’t seem very exciting and she seemed into the wanderlust. She was into the history and the development and lifecycle of it all. That was cool. He hadn’t really considered it more than the Lion King anyway. Didn’t they test on animals still? She probably didn’t like that.
Jonas smiled as she blushed and apologized for talking. “Aw nah, bless ya. You talk ‘cause ya care,” he nodded. “That's good thing.”
>> ”In some ways, I just don’t understand why more people aren’t interested in animals, what with all the things that there are still to learn.”
“Probably ‘cause they don’t think ‘bout it enough,” Jonas nodded as they were approaching the zoo.
“I might ty to git to college someday. Good of ya,” he nodded. “’ow’d ya think you’d git to workin’ with animals?” They moved onto the college topic and she seemed encouraging though wary, maybe of the cost? That was fair. It wasn’t for everyone and that was right. Many picked up trades. He nodded at her need for a degree due to her conservation and research interests. He smiled and nodded eagerly before glancing away as she quieted.
>> ”So what is it you do?”
Ah that always came up. “I’ve done a lot of construction and landscaping work back home,” he nodded. “I figure I can pick up somethin’ like that here easy enough.”
Jonas nodded with a grin about learning, coffee, and the indoor exhibits. He encouraged her along as they walked and was pleased to think up something to get her talking more. He didn’t want to keep her preoccupied on this leading, teaching thing that she was feeling nervous about. Maybe he’d have to accentuate the coolness factor of the zebras.
>> I’ve always been interested in animals,”
“Ya, why so? ‘ave a lot of pets?” he asked as they crossed another street.
>> ”So I went to school for biology. Though, I didn’t really expect to work with animals like this until I got an internship at the zoo.”
“I might ty to git to college someday. Good of ya,” he nodded. “’ow’d ya think you’d git to workin’ with animals?” They were nearing the zoo now as he continued his interested querying. Central park was pretty, but certainly not as busy now then what he’d expected. He was sure the spring would change that.
