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 Luke Jacobs on Sept 8, 2010 9:05:46 GMT -6
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I was expecting this to be a great return for my characters with lots of RP in the future but once again everything is getting put on hold. My Mom was just rushed to the emergency room with chest pains and she will be undergoing either triple or quadruple bypass surgery. I don't know how this is going to affect my life for the foreseeable future. I apologize to everyone I leave hanging and I hope that when I come back next time it will be to stay. Take care everyone!
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Sept 3, 2010 16:45:00 GMT -6
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"I wish I had been there for you and everyone Sam." Luke replied quietly before taking another swallow from his mug and then eyeing the empty shot glass that sat beside it. Should he refill it? He wasn't much on drinking the hard stuff like this so maybe he better stay away from it unless Sam decided to refill them again. "Even though I know I was doing something it still felt pretty useless to be stuck in the position I was."
And then the conversation moved on to more pleasant subjects. Apparently there were new recruits to the X-Men, which shouldn't come as a surprise after how long he'd been gone. When he'd been active in the states new recruits had been coming in rather steadily so why should now be different?
"Sounds like this Gawain is something like you when you were a bit younger if I'm reading your comments correctly." Luke said with a laugh, "And I'd be glad to have some training sessions with them. I always enjoy meeting knew people and learning about them."
And things were staying in light territory until they talked about... Haley? Who the heck was Haley? "I know how the basic story goes but I'm missing a few details on this one. What happened between you and Alex? Last I knew you two were hot and heavy. Heck, I thought you two were great for each other."
Ok, so maybe he wasn't known for his match making ability but there was a mystery here. He hadn't seen hide nor hair of Alex since he returned to the mansion and noone that he had asked about her knew anything. Surely Sam would have more information since they had been so close. Wouldn't he?
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Sept 1, 2010 12:18:52 GMT -6
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Alright, I'm in something of a quandry. I've been using Ben Affleck as my characterization since I started on the site. Now, as Luke is beginning to move away from his Wraith persona I am beginning to feel like Ben no longer really fits.
So basically I'm looking for both a new Avatar and new Sig. It can use Ben or it can use some other person that still fits Luke's description. Obviously the eyes are what take the most editing because of Luke's blindness but I'm curious to see what ideas people might have. Feel free to PM me with question or post them here. Thanks!
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Sept 1, 2010 12:15:56 GMT -6
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Sam was silent for several moment and then he began to speak. It was like Luke had expected but it still hurt to hear about what his friends had gone through while he had behind the scenes working. Sam, and who knew how many others, had given everything they had to regain mutant rights. Sam had even had his eye 'taken' as he described it.
"I missed the camps here in the states too." Luke said quietly, immediately falling silent again as Sam continued his story. Lifting his refilled shot glass Luke drained it was he tried to understand what it was that Sam was looking for.
He was searching for justification and absolution. He was searching for someone to tell him that he had made the right choices. People always talked about how when you looked back your vision was 20/20 but that wasn't always true. Some situation were never clear no matter how far in the past they might be.
"You never needed someone to tell you it was the right thing." Luke said quietly, his sunglass covered gaze locked on his friend, "You may want someone to tell you everything's OK and that you did the right thing but I know you Sam. No matter what sort of bull people may try to give you what really matters is what's in your heart. You don't need me to tell you that it was the right choice because you already know it was. Even will all that chaos that you and the rest of the team went through you know it was the right thing."
This was Luke's mission. It wasn't his job to convince Sam of everything, it was only his job to make Sam recognize what he already knew. Had there been a fall out from what happened? Of course... there always was in situations like this but that didn't make it any less worthwhile.
"The rest of the team knew what might happen and if they had been in your position you know that every one of them would have made the same choice. We as X-Men didn't sign up because we wanted to walk through daisies we signed up to deal with things that others can't handle." Even as Luke spoke he continued focusing on Sam's face, looking for some hint of agreement or recognition in his expression. This was the life blood of what Sam stood for. "Suffering comes to everyone and while some can't handle it, and some can only bear, others are made to fight it. You, me, the rest of the X-Men, that's what we do."
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Sept 1, 2010 12:15:11 GMT -6
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Kealey could change whatever was already there... an interesting choice of words. Did she mean that she couldn't give hope to someone that was completely hopeless? She couldn't give happiness that was completely depressed and full of despair? It was a question with not only deep emotional questions but deep philosophical ones as well. Far to much to be discussed in a 'first offical meeting'. No, those were topics for another time if ever. For now the tone needed to stay easier and thanks to Shin's comment it was definitely moving back that way.
Biting his tongue to keep from commenting, Luke smile ever so slightly as he popped a couple of chips in his mouth and chewed thoughtfully. They were cute... very cute. Maybe it was about time for him to take off and leave the two love birds alone. He had reintroduced himself to Kealey, helped Shin, and now maybe it was time for a goodbye. Unsure, he waited to see if the conversation would begin to focus more on just Shin and Kealey or if they would continue to include him. It really didn't matter which happened. He remember being in love and there was no way he was going to get in the way of someone else.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Aug 30, 2010 5:16:41 GMT -6
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"I knew that Harry ate chocolate before that but I did think it was Professor Lupin that told him chocolate was good for lifting the spirits. I'll have to go over those books again to refresh my memory." Luke said with a nod of confirmation. He was pretty sure that he was right but Shin was speaking with such confidence that there was only one way to know for sure. Besides, he had been trying to decide what book he should read next. Why not go back to what was swiftly becoming a classic?
As the conversation went on about reading, it only made sense that Kealey would ask about how he went about reading. "If someone is written with an old style typewriter or printer that actually makes contact with the paper and leaves slight indentations then I can read it with some difficulty but since most printers just spray ink onto the page any more, I mainly stick to reading braille. Since I was born blind it was something I learned before my power ever manifested itself and its a skill that comes in rather handy." Luke replied easily. It was definitely a question he got asked quite often and it didn't bother him to talk about it. When he had been a teenager, his blindness was definitely a sore subject but he had since grown up and simply accepted it as a fact of life.
"The emotion thing? You mean you can sense people's emotions if I remember correctly." Luke responded, his curiosity quickly coming to the forefront as he thought about the capability of that power. Being able to sense emotion would be interesting but would at the same time be both a gift and a curse. Not only would she sense joy and happiness but also fear and pain. More than likely she would be able to tell when people were lieing to her, even if it was just a white lie.
"Can you change or manipulate emotion at all or can you just sense it?" He asked as he mind raced along the path trying to pick out what questions might be interesting. His time meeting Kealey in Juka's body was a little hard to remember so he couldn't recall if this was the sort of thing they'd discussed before. Hopefully she wouldn't mind if he was asking questions they'd already talked about.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Aug 29, 2010 6:48:15 GMT -6
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Sam was definitely more of a player than Luke was but at the same time Luke had to admit he had gone through his own time as a playboy. Part of it had been cover to help disguise his time as Wraith but still it had happened.
"A cab was most definitely in the plan." Luke agreed with a smile as he took the shot glass and lifted it up so he could smell the alcohol before lifting it up and tossing it down. "I am gonna be smashed by the time I leave here." Luke realized as he felt the whiskey burn its way down his throat before settling in his stomach as liquid fire. He could even remember the last time he had consumed large amounts of alcohol. Normally it was just a glass of wine with dinner or on even more rare occasions a mug of whatever the restaurant had on tap. Gulping down large amounts of hard liquor was not a regular occurrence.
"It was a good reason, it just took a lot longer than I ever expected." Luke said slowly as he set the shot glass back down and then reached over to once again grab his mug, "It started out as my having to travel to Europe for a couple of months. Those types of business trips had happened in the past but I knew I'd be coming back relatively soon. But after I got there, the whole thing with Romania happened. It threw most of Europe into chaos and I found that I was needed there. I never made it into Romania but I did travel from England to Greece for a while then on to Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, and the Ukraine.
It had been a whirlwind of flights and train travel as he tried to touch and help where he could. Maybe he hadn't actually accomplished much or maybe he had. He would never really know for sure but he had known that at least he'd done something. "Once the situation in Romania calmed down there were still lots of clean up efforts in the other countries to try and make sure nothing like that could ever happen again. While many of the leaders I talked to were in complete agreement with that thought process there are still a few on the fence but only time will tell."
Lifting his mug Luke took a large swallow as he tried to think whether there was really anything else to tell. On his part, that had been in. Business meeting intermixed with meeting about the mutant situation. "I'm going to guess that you were probably on the front lines in Romania just like usual?"
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Aug 28, 2010 14:26:55 GMT -6
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Sam was the person walking through the door but instead of walking straight to the table he flagged down the waitress. After talking to her for a moment he finally walked over and slid into the booth across from Luke.
"Hey Sam." Luke replied with a smile, "I guess that means we've got a time limit on our catching up. We'll have to keeping the conversation moving."
Already a question had popped to the forefront of Luke's mind. He had been trying to get information about Alexandra but so far he'd gotten nothing. And from the comment that Sam had just made about inviting the waitress for shots he was forced to make yet another assumption. Sam and Alex were no longer together. What had happened between them and had it really been bad enough that she had felt the need to basically dissapear?
"So, was the smiling because of me or you?" Luke asked with a grin before holding up his hand to stop any answer, "Never mind, I probably don't want to know."
For a few moments they sat in agreeable silence and then the drinks arrived.
"I'll see you two later." The waitress said with a smile as she set the alcohol down on the table, "Call if you need anything." Turning she walked away, swaying her hips just a little extra for the two boys she was leaving behind.
"To old friends reconnecting." Luke toasted as he grabbed a mug and lifted it up, "Maybe their friendship only grow stronger."
After taking a large swallow, Luke set the drink down and looked at Sam with his expression turning serious. "Ok, since I'm the one who dissapeared you're welcome to ask the first questions and get my story. You deserve some answers."
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Aug 28, 2010 14:25:37 GMT -6
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(OOC: It's fine CS. This was going to be the end anyways.)
"That's what team mates are for." Luke said with a smile as Fade thanked him for his help, "And in this situation, yeah, we can leave her here."
The two turned and headed for the stairs, taking a nice leisurely walk back down to ground level. Luke could feel that he had worked up a sweat but it was a good feeling. He was getting back into the groove of what he did best and he was doing it with his team mates. What could be better?
"It took a while to get close but Sam threw some help my way that let me finish the job." Luke replied with a smile, "Sam seemed to have it pretty well under control when I headed over to help you and since he was waiting for us down on ground level, I'd guess he did just fine."
Stepping outside they were greeting with some of Sam's favorite ice munchkins... penguins. Toddling around, seeming to frolic in the streets before falling apart as the icemancer turned his attention back toward his two friends.
"I should have known you'd have practiced with Maya." Luke said with a chuckle, "Next time I'll try to come up with someone a little more challenging for you. I don't want you getting off so easy next time."
When Sam expressed his gratitude for Luke's assist he simply smiled and nodded. It was the sort of thing they would both automatically do for each other in a real combat situation. Even though it had been a long time since they last fought together, they were still pretty well in sync to each other's fighting style.
"I'll talk to you later Sam. Take care!"
Turning back to Fade, Luke gave her a smile and offered his hand for a quick shake, "It was good seeing you and training with you again. We'll have to do it again sometime."
Once the goodbyes were said, Luke turned and headed for the door. It was time for a shower and some shut eye. All in all, it had been a really good session.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Aug 28, 2010 14:24:26 GMT -6
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The amount of caring that Luke could hear in both Kealey and Shin's voices when they spoke to one another made him smile ever so slightly. It reminded him of the long relationship that he had had with Raina. He had been sure it was true love but then life circumstances had drawn them apart and they had been forced to go their separate ways. That was one part of life that there was no going back to. Raina had left the mansion to go her own way in the world and there was no way he could return. Their time together had been wonderful but life had moved on. Perhaps one day he would have a relationship like that again but for now he simply chose to enjoy those around him that had good relationships.
"Dumbledore I know." Luke said with a smile, glad to now Shin and Kealey were referencing a literary work that he was familiar with. Had he seen the movies? Of course not but books were always better than the movie adaption. "But wasn't it Professor Lupin that originally told Harry that chocolate was good after dealing with a dementor?"
Finally a time when he could simply enjoy chatting with a friend. In a world that was inundated by TV, movies, and computer games there were few people that seemed to still enjoy the power of the written word. Of course, it was very possible that was Shin knew was from the movie but either way, at least they had some common ground for discussion.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Aug 25, 2010 6:54:01 GMT -6
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After a few messages back and forth the location and the time had been selected for Sam and Luke's exchange of information. The time was late in the evening when the most of the kids at the mansion would be in bed and Sam would be more available. The place was a sleezy looking dive of a bar that was actually pretty decent when you walked inside. Not only did it provide a good selection of alchol for the conversation but it also afforded privacy in the way that the booths were positioned.
"Here's my card... keep the drinks coming as long as me or my friend want them." Luke instructed the bartender as he handed over his American Express, "He should be here in a few minutes."
"Yeah, whatever." The bar keeper responded as he pocketed the card and turned back to tend to other customers. Ignoring the reaction, Luke walked over to one of the booths and took a seat. Knowing how punctual Sam normally was, he shouldn't have to be waiting long.
"I'll take a mug of whatever's on tap." Luke ordered when a waitress wandered in his direction, "And a basket of chips or somethin'."
"Sure sweety." The waitress said with a flash of a flirtatious smile before heading for the bar to get his order. Leaning against the padded booth back, Luke idly noted the door swinging open for someone else to enter. Had Sam arrived?
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Aug 25, 2010 6:51:53 GMT -6
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A porygon? "What in the world is a porygon?" Luke wondered as he just smiled and nodded. He had of course heard of pokemon but since he couldn't see TV or trading cards he had never learned anything about them. The term porygon meant nothing to him but apparently it was important enough for Juli to mention. Perhaps it was a weapon of some type?
"A couple of sodas it is then. See you in the living room." Luke said once the order was taken and then he turned and headed off. Spreading his sonar Luke monitored their progress into the living room even as he walked into the kitchen to begin some preparations. Even though neither of them had ordered anything to eat he knew the way it normally worked. If food was sitting there most people would eat at least a little bit.
"So should I go salty, sweet, or both?" Luke pondered as he walked to the pantry and took stock of the inventory that was avilable. "I've already got chips out there so maybe sweet?" As tempting as it was to do some cooking and whip something together he decided against it, mainly because it would take to long. For now, straight and simple would be the easiest.
A few moments later Luke was walking back into the living room with a medium sized bowl of individually wrapped assorted chocolates and four coke cans freshly pulled from the fridge. His sweet tea was still sitting where he had left it though the glass was sweating a lot more than when he had walked away.
"Feeling better Shin?" Luke asked as he set down the snacks and drinks before picking up his own tea and moving to a comfortable looking recliner that happened to be positioned where it sort of faced the couch.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Aug 20, 2010 6:18:35 GMT -6
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(OOC: Posting out of order with CS's permission.)
IC: As soon as he was in position Fade began to sway back and forth, rocking her body the same way that a child does on a swing set. Soon she was swinging out far enough that he was able to reach out and grab hold of the Rainwoman's wrist. Tightening his grip, Luke's eyes narrowed in concentration as he made sure not to drop the person that was now his responsibility.
"I got her... just get yourself inside now." Luke said firmly as he grabbed onto the other woman's wrist, waiting for Fade to release. Finally she did and Luke was supporting the full woman's weight. With gritted teeth Luke placed a food up on the window sill for leverage and then heaved the unconscious woman up and in. In just a matter of moments she was sprawled out on the floor in an unconscious heap.
Now that she had been 'saved' there was no more concern. No first aid was necessary since as soon as the program ended she would disappear. Standing idly, Luke waited for their friend the 'Invisible Woman' to slip back inside and then they'd head downstairs to meet up with Sam.
"All in all, a good session. A very good session."
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Aug 20, 2010 6:13:14 GMT -6
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Shin's power growth was definitely interesting. The ability to shape his 'shards' or whatever they were would definitely be an advantage. Especially if he could form them into an armor. Not only would it make a very durable armor for the young man but it would also provide armor that he could instantly repair even if it was damaged.
But back to the fashion issue, Kealey had some good reasons for not liking leather and Luke just shrugged at her comments. His suit had held up quite well, though he had been forced to replace it a couple of times because of knife slashes, gunshot holes, and blood. Maybe if he had something made of the type of materials she was talking about it would hold up better.
"Well you can tell my tailoring experience is pretty limited." Luke wasn't to proud to admit his deficit in certain areas. Sure, he was still a man and there were certain areas that pride reared its ugly head but fashion was definitely not one of those places, "So I'll just trust your judgment."
"Though, maybe we could all sit down for a bit?"
Suddenly it seemed to hit everyone that they were standing in a damaged hallway with one man leaning on a woman for support while chatting about things like fashion. It probably wasn't the best look to be showing especially for a man that had just returned from being gone for so long.
"Right... probably a good idea." Luke agreed with a nod as he turned to head for the living room. Suddenly he paused, switching directions so that he could swing through the kitchen, "I'll grab some more snacks. You two want anything special?" If they did he would make sure to grab it otherwise he would grab something that sounded good and meet up with them back in the Living Room.
