DescriptionNeXus: 616 X-Men RPG The Age of Apocalypse had ended, if it had ever truly begun. In the dawn of new hope, after the world had been restored to balance and the X-Men prepared to keep the peace once more, cataclysm reached out and stabbed at the very heart of the have-been and would-be heroes... "We are going to destroy the one they call Cyclops right in front of their eyes.. and if they don't deliver Xavier.. the girl [Wolfsbane] will be next." - Magneto (nymrodell) Cyclops was dead. The X-Men were thrown into chaos, forced to deal with the loss of their leader, to cope with the grief and anger; each struggling with the inner demons spawned from such loss, and from the betrayal of their most intimate foe, Magneto, who had finally crossed the line from ideological opposite into dogged adversary. Never before had the X-Men felt such loss chiseled in stone, no last minute salvation or quaint ruse; no misunderstanding or sliver of hope. Cyclops was dead, and not one character didn't feel the nature of the universe itself change that day. * * * For over two years, Nexus has strived to bring a dramatic, and dynamic, world to life for its players. Based in the 616-verse, it picks up in late 1995, transpiring after the fateful conclusion of the Age of Apocalypse. Original plots, intricate game play, and amazing story-writing talent of our players has contributed to Nexus' growth and to the fun, exciting, and ever changing role-playing world and group that defines Nexus! Still, lurkers are always welcome to come watch the story unfold, or join us in the quest for a better future. Devoted to rich story telling and a living world where characters can thrive, players are asked to contribute three, full paragraphs per post minimum, with many averaging five paragraphs! This high caliber of writing has been recognized with compliment and by award over the years, and we thank all of those whose time made such accomplishments and praise possible! Back, before the ezboard hack that deleted many posts, Nexus had been in the ezboard spotlight for two consecutive months; still, despite moving to our new forum, Nexus continues the tradition of encouraging the most exciting and substantial posts from our players! Dedicated players and staff keep things moving, whether they strive to change the face of the planet, or simply get out for a drink. * * * And who wouldn't need a drink? Few hours had passed, and already the chaos that had begun to settle was stirred once more. The Sisters Gorgon, led by Selene, had tried to dominate the world in one fell swoop...and nearly succeeded. Fortune was with the valiant, however, and despite every one (combined forces of X-Men and Brotherhood) perishing beneath the combined power of the Gems, life was renewed in shadow of Selene's annihilation by the cosmic power she'd sought to wield as Zeus might a lightning bolt. And then, silently, another life was restored, without any proclamation or warning. The world was turning once again, a harbinger to terrible events that were to come. His destiny had not yet been completed. "You precisely changed the rules the moment my blood was on your hands. The Professor knows it, I know it, and you know it. So I'd advise you, old man, to watch your back[...]" - Cyclops (ksax00) His return has marked the beginning of a new Age of Apocalypse. En Sabah Nur, Apocalypse himself, has acquired a new power so great, that his will may yet come to dominate Earth of the present. Faced with the knowledge that he now possesses a cosmic cube, tainted by a trap lain by Ord, the X-Men, and soon all mutants, must now struggle to survive whatever plans are in store for them; to find Apocalypse and stop him before Earth falls beneath En Sabah Nur's merciless gaze. * * * We invite you to stop by and take a look at all the excitement! We're sure you'll like what you see. |
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