During a furious battle with the Master of Magnetism, Magneto, the X-Men lost one of their own as a result of an act of desperation. Jean Grey-Summers gives her life. Though the battle ultimately ended with Magneto's defeat, the X-Men were the ones defeated that day when they returned to the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning in Westchester, New York. This is the final blow for Professor Charles Xavier after his lifelong struggle, the loss of his first student sending him into retirement.

Months pass and The X-Men disband during this difficult transition, leaving his choice in whom he wishes to continue his legacy partly in question. After many heated discussions and careful deliberations, Scott Summers and Emma Frost take command of The X-Men jointly from Charles, Emma acting as Headmistress and Scott as Field Leader. They reopen the school to offer sanctuary to the unfortunate children vilified by a news media with nothing better to do than destroy that which they cannot understand in their fear. Invitations are issued to all former X-Men and allies; some take up the call, and some have yet to be heard from.

Since the reopening, greater challenges have arisen. Politicians and the government appear to be conspiring, framing mutants and stirring up hatred. The Friends of Humanity have initiated a program of mechanized suits to protect the populace against the “mutant threat”. The American people seem willing to believe the worst, causing many mutants to flock to the safe haven of the school. While the X-Men attempt to clear the name of framed team members and juggle the responsibility of providing a refuge for mutants forced underground, the Professor returns, only to be kidnapped. In their search for him, the team catches wind of a potentially far more sinister plot. Meanwhile, the arrival of a new student has caused old enemies to surface.

The fate of all may depend upon the outcome of the X-Men and the students at the Institute. Will you help to shape the New Dawn?



Many canon characters still available in this RPG set at the beginning of the Astonishing line of books. We offer a friendly collaborative environment in which to explore your favorite character with a reality-based storyline encompassing the whole board - heroes and villains alike.

Although Canon Characters are preferred, Original Characters are welcome to apply for student status in the Xavier Institute. Please come and see if New Dawn is the place for your budding mutant to grow.