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 Welldrinker Cult
A shadowy group is gaining power, drawing in people who are curious, vulnerable, or malicious, and turning them into Mystics. They are recruiting people into their ranks to spread the influence of magic in the world, but for what end goal?
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.
Zaid felt the air whoosh past his ear tip, narrowly avoiding certain pain. A new scent had joined the group, one that did not seem familiar. Zaid backed up a few feet, snatching up his hat and cramming it on his head. He couldn’t relax. Despite the help, his danger senses were on edge.
“Why don’t you mind your own business, man!” One of the guys snarled. Despite the obvious display of strength, they seemed resistant to give up their prey.
Zaid’s heart beat was loud in his throat. The light had changed and there was no way to run across the street now. He considered the circumstances and dig into his pocket.
“You just wanted the cash, right? Just take it and leave him out if it!” He didn’t want a fight.
The leader had risen and grabbed the front of his shirt instead. “Maybe it’s more personal now.”
Zaid glanced at the stranger, wondering what he would do.
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Zaid yawned as he exited the cafe, ears twitching as the city noises flooded around him. His hair still smelt like coffee, and he adjusted his beanie to make sure the ends of his ears were out of sight, effectively muffling more of the sounds nearby. The morning rush had dragged him to the front to fill orders, and a few customers gawked at him, but overall it had been bearable. Pulling his jacket tighter he turned and started down the sidewalk, eager to get home.
“Hey, isn’t that the guy?”
The whisper caught his attention as Zaid moved, hand pausing against his headphones. He was about to turn on music, but the comment sent a red flag through his mind.
“Yeah, he just got off, maybe we can get some cash off him. I hear they pay out tips at the end of their shift.”
Zaid grimaced. This felt school all over again. Really, they wanted to take his tip money? What was this, high school?
“No one will care. He’s just a mutant anyway. Rick said the guy even has a tail, he saw it. He even said he thinks the guy has ears.”
Zaid sped up. He did not like the sound of where this was going. To his surprise, the footsteps behind him turned into a run and his shoulder was grabbed before he could cross the road.
“Hey, coffee bean! Where are you going, we just wanted a chat!”
Zaid reacted in instinct. Dropping low, he swept out a leg in an arced kick, sweeping the leaders legs out from under him. BAM! He went down hard, as Zaid wrenched free. A hand swept into view and grabbed his beanie, ripping it from his head. As his ears fell into view, one of the guys burst into laughter.
“He’s a frickin bunny rabbit! No wonder people thought he was a girl!”
Character's full name: Zaid Emmett Wylde Alias/ Nickname/ Code name: None yet (but I foresee Officer Hopps/long ears type nicknames being thrown around) Gender: Male Age: 20 Date of Birth: 12/1/1999 Birthplace/ Home/ Place of origin: Born in Tokyo, Japan, currently living in the US. Nationality: American Ethnicity/ Cultural Heritage: Japanese
Appearance
Hair color and style: Zaid has silver hair with tints of white. It is very soft and feels similar to his ears. Skin Tone: Zaid’s skin is extremely pale and fair. Eye Color: Zaid has large, silver blue eyes. Height: 5 feet 6 inches (not counting his ears) Build: Zaid is very slim due to his fast metabolism. Plus grazing all the time seems to work to his advantage. Visible mutation: Zaid is part rabbit. He has a pair of long ears, and a tail. No, not one of those giant cotton ball looking things but a realistic little bunny tail. He generally just deals with the discomfort of keeping the tail shoved in his pants though so it isn’t noticeable (hurts to sit on though!) Scars/ Tattoos/ Piercings: (if applicable) Other features: (if applicable)
Everyday clothing style: Zaid wears jeans and T-shirt’s normally. He likes gamer Ts and will usually wear a beanie to hide his ears. He has some pants with a spot for his tail, and prefers baggy hoodies with those so it’s not noticeable. Uniform: None yet Sleepwear: He likes long pajama pants and a loose shirt if he wears one. Miscellaneous clothing: Sometimes Zaid will wear headphones and rock the bunny ears just hoping people assume they’re fake.
Character
Personality: Zaid behaves like a rabbit. He is nervous, quiet, and a bit shy. He is undecided in his sexual orientation so that also makes him a bit uncomfortable around people. His looks are a bit androgynous, although he is on the feminine/pretty side of things. Hobbies/ Interests: Zaid likes to jog, play video games, and read. He keeps to himself and being a mutant makes most his activities solo. Job or part time job and description: Currently works at a coffee shop. Fears/ phobias/ concerns: Zaid is afraid of people, loud noises, fast moving vehicles, all the general hustle and bustle a city seems to have. He prefers being indoors but is forced to work to keep his one bedroom apartment paid for. Special talents: None
Morality
Good/ bad/ neutral/ other: Good. Zaid likes things being harmonious. He can defend himself if needed but prefers to avoid conflict. He has learned to put on his best customer service smile to escape reality and the darkness it has.
Mutations
Mutation description: Zaid is part rabbit. This gives him excellent hearing, a great sense of smell and strong legs. He could have mastered the high jump as a kid if he tried. Strengths: Zaid can jump approximately 1.25x higher than an average human. This is enough he has an advantage but not so much he can leap tall buildings. (For example, a basketball player jumps as high as 45”, Zaid caps around 56”). Weaknesses and Limitations: Zaid can suffer the same injuries as a normal human/rabbit. He can strain muscles if he tries jumping too high or running too much, and his ears make him sensitive to loud noises. Zaid can’t necessarily hear super far away, but if you were whispering a few doors down he could pick up what you were saying with effort. He can distinguish different scents on people but he doesn’t have the ability to track someone by their smell. It’s more like he can pick up a familiar smell in a room or nearby.
Growth description (12/25/2020): Growing up Zaid assumed his rabbit characteristics were just the typical animal/human hybrid mutation. However, after several traumatic experiences Zaid releases the true nature of his mutation: a rabbit spirit living inside his body, and sharing its abilities with him. No longer dormant, the spirit has begun to interact with its host, and react for the defense of them both when called upon.
Expecto Patronum When needed, the rabbit can exit Zaid’s body in a semi-transparent form, and act for defense or attack. The strength it can kick/defend with is a direct link to Zaid’s own abilities. It can kick no stronger than Zaid can, and can deflect a blow much how Zaid would block an attack with his own arm. The rabbit cannot exit the body for long, especially when in a combat situation, as it draws its energy directly from Zaid.
Distraction Zoomies The rabbit spirit has speed much faster than Zaid’s. It is also somewhat reflective, creating a good distraction. While it cannot cause much damage, having a rabbit ninja jumping around you and kicking at your face makes it hard to focus, and easier for Zaid to make his get-away.
Physical Abilities
General Physical Capabilities: other than his legs Zaid is physically average. He can lift boxes at work but he would probably lose in a fist fight. He would rather run anyway. Fighting Style: When he has been in scuffles Zaid generally resorts to kicking. He would rather throw an elbow into someone’s nose than risk busting up his knuckles. Fighting Style Pros/Cons: The pros of running away are not getting hurt unless your caught! The cons are looking like a coward and getting beat up when they catch you.
History Of Your Character Zaid grew up in Japan and despite his physical mutation he had a somewhat normal childhood. Because the culture there loves costumes, cute ears and tails accessories, few people ever realized his ears were real. Zaid’s parents were quiet like him and loved him despite his appearance. His mother just thought it was a cute quirk and raised him normal. When he was ten they moved to the US and gained citizenship. Zaid found school more troublesome in the new country and took online schooling when he could.
When Zaid was 16 his parents returned to Japan for a trip and were killed in a house fire. Alone, Zaid dropped out of school, got his job at the coffee shop and settled in for a quiet life in the city.
Roleplay What’s your OOC alias?: Mati Where did you learn about this site?: I’m an oldie, yo! Do you have any other characters on MRO, if so who: not anymore (originally Tses and Evelyn who are now retired) Sample RP: “Zaid, the lunch rush is starting soon, you know you have to come out to help me right? I’ll let you mix the drinks but it’s too much to do on my own,” Layne sighed, peaking her head around the corner. Zane looked up from his spot in the back, clutching a bag of chocolate chips nervously.
“Okay,” he sighed, putting down the ingredients and setting the milk back in the walk-in. As he followed her to the front his nose twitched at the attack of smells. Coffee, fruit, and pastries mingled with other scents that the customers brought in. One older lady reminded him of pears, another gal smelt like what he assumed was her dog. It took years for him to learn to block out the unwanted invasion to his senses.
Under his beanie his ears twitched, listening to customers chatting at a nearby table. Someone had broken up with her boyfriend and was registered. Another couple just saw a movie and was discussing it. Layne was taking an order and soon passed him the cup to fill. While he did, he overheard a group of girls whispering in line.
“That guy behind the counter is really cute.”
“Is that a guy? I thought that was a girl. They’re so pretty. And he has such long eyelashes and hair...”
Zaid felt his cheeks flush and he kept his head down. At least they were complimenting him, which was more than he had come to expect. “Anne,” he called out the customers name as he finished the drink and set it on the counter. Fake a smile, repeat. Just another day in paradise.