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 Mahadevi on May 17, 2013 13:46:32 GMT -6
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After some contemplation I decided that Mahadevi will open up her temple as a sanctuary for "gifted people". Even though she does not identify as mutant, she believes that Americans scandalously under-appreciate people so obviously blessed by the gods, so she will accept any mutant refugee (as long as they don't cause trouble). It is a building that has been converted (mostly on the inside) into a Hindu temple, with some heavy private security outside, close to the Indian embassy. This is pretty much all the idea I have, if you are interested in plotting, PM me on the Mirror account.
Posted by Mahadevi on Mar 23, 2013 10:13:01 GMT -6
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>>“Yeah. The main reason is for entertainment. Some people do it to meet other people, though, to make friends, or, you know, to make a connection with someone else of like-minded interest. To each their own.”
That was only natural for humans, and as Mahadevi thought more about it, she assumed it was natural for gods too. She had sometimes felt alone, and remembered the joy when Kamadeva showed up for a brief visit in her life. Gods did not think in long terms, but it was a delight to meet someone's equal. She assumed that was the same for humans. Akshay certainly looked like he felt at home in the crowd.
>>“Come on, you hungry? They usually have some pretty good food at these things.”
"I wouldn't resist" she nodded. Sitting in one place and accepting devotions was hungry work. She did not know what he had in mind, but she was prepared for new experiences.
Posted by Mahadevi on Mar 12, 2013 12:33:52 GMT -6
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Mahadevi might have had multiple arms, but she still only had two eyes, and she was surprised how fast she started to feel overwhelmed. The crowd of people with all their strange costumes, all their excited chatter and million activities... kind of reminded her of India. Akshay obviously knew his way around.
>>“And this is the comic section of the convention. Most of the people in costume end up here because they just love to wander around as their favorite characters, take pictures, maybe even snag the attention of one of the artists or two. Just a way to show your fandom. Sometimes you even get swag for a good costume!... Too much?”
"Quite a lot" she admitted, gracefully turning her head to return stares she got from other people. Surprisingly enough, even a genuine goddess did not stand out of the cavalcade. "You use a lot of words I don't know."
The air was shimmering with the excitement of hundreds of people. It was alive in a way that she had not felt in a temple for a long time.
"It seems like these people are... paying a lot of devotion to their idols." she mused "Even though they are imaginary as you said. Do they really only do this for entertainment?... Fascinating."
Maybe this strange lad had deities of a different kind.
Posted by Mahadevi on Feb 12, 2013 20:17:25 GMT -6
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>>“Um…sure! It would be my greatest honor, Goddess…”
The great thing about having multiple arms is that you can offer one to someone without seeming overly attached.
Mahadevi fell into pace next to the guy who was visibly flustered at the prospect of one single touch. He seemed enthusiastic and still kind of nervous, which, she had to admit, made him so much like a puppy that she considered keeping him in a basket. A fairly big basket. Possibly big enough for two people.
Walking down the croded hallway she basked in the gaze of many people without returning them, a trick she had learned early on while dealing with crowds. She let him lead and talk and explain, and tried to see the experience through a mortal's eyes...
>>“Truth is, even I don’t know that. Some normal people, err, mortals, believe that they aren’t good enough to actually be around beauty. After all, most beautiful people or goddesses just talk to one another. Not people like me. Just you and me talking, makes me feel very blessed.”
There was something about the boy's honesty that made the goddess watch him more carefully. He was awkward and, how did the American say, star-struck, but he did not hide his feelings. He must have been overwhelmed by meeting a real deity, yet he did his best to hold up his end of the conversation.
"Being in the presence of beauty makes people better" she said, with the conviction of someone beautiful "There is no shame in feeling overwhelmed."
Standing up from the pillows she gracefully stepped out of the little tent.
"But this is your world, not mine" she said, indicating with a small nod the geekdom around them "So how would you like to show me around and tell me why so many people enjoy this place?"
Because being in the presence of weird could also be overwhelming.
Posted by Mahadevi on Jan 28, 2013 22:12:14 GMT -6
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>>“A little. You can be a tad…intimidating. Beautiful goddesses usual are, I would think.”
He was cute when he blushed. He also admitted that the Goddess was right, which did not surprise her all that much, since she was always right. But his admission sounded... different. Surprisingly genuine.
"Most of us are" she nodded. She had not met many other real life goddesses, but she knew as much "I have portrayed Kali once, for the screen. It was a part of my divinity that was hard to control."
She did not flinch as the images of the big screenmixed for a fleeting second with images from a dream.
"But I never understood why beauty makes mortals uneasy."
Posted by Mahadevi on Jan 26, 2013 10:54:15 GMT -6
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>>“Oh, sure! To be honest the costume is just to honor a fictional character in India Cinema. One of the lesser known superheroes of that genre. I figured why not try the costume myself. Made it myself, lights as well.”
Mahadevi gave another good look at the costume. It was more strange than elegant, and she mused that if she was going to masquarade as a hero of the people, she would have definitely made another choice. At the same time, the young man was honoring Indian Cinema, and that was something the goddess could relate to. He was adorable in an awkward puppy way.
>>“As for the offering, Super Domo is just a cute and yet powerful character. Kinda reminded me of you.”
The Goddess quirked a doubtful eyebrow at the plush toy. She could not see the similarities.
>>“T-Though obviously he doesn’t look like you! At all! You’re far more beautiful and elegant that he is.”
Well, that was a save. Kind of. The corner of Mahadevi's lips curled up as she watched him blush deeper and deeper.
"Does being in the presence of a deity make you feel uncomfortable?"
Posted by Mahadevi on Jan 25, 2013 13:56:36 GMT -6
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>>“Hi! Oh! The usual! Comics, nerdom, the usually fanfare!”
She was entirely sure what that entailed, but she was more graceful than to ask for clarifications. To tell the truth, the whole place baffled her, with people in weird costumes and symbols and images they all seemed to be familiar with, but she could not even place.
>>“Sorry,”
The man named Akshay turned the lights off on his dress. That was definitely better for the eyes. He also reached into his bag and handed a soft plush toy to her.
>>“My offering,”
Well. It was a plush toy. On the other hand, he was the first one today who remembered to bring an offering. These people with all their symbols and supernatural references had no idea how to treat a goddess right. She appreciated the sentiment.
"We thank you for your devotion" she nodded with another graceful smile, holding the toy in one of her many hands. Another hand patterd the pillows next to her. As if by sign, her attendants turned to the rest of the people standing around and told them the Goddess was taking a break.
"Would you like to explain to me the significance of your attire?" she asked, mildly curious "And your offering?"
Posted by Mahadevi on Jan 15, 2013 12:01:31 GMT -6
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>>“Fancy running into you here!”
He addressed her like an equal. The nerve on him. Just because she had to come down to indulge the mortals in their fantasies for the sake of devotion did not mean she stopped being divine. Then again, they just did not know better. She was seriously condisering hiring someone just to remind her every two hours that that was the case. ... Hm.
"Greetings, son of India" she smiled, with much more elegance than he did "What brings you here today?"
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