#beginagainliveupdate

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It’s the early hours of December 20th, and the Genoshan council has just confirmed the tragic news that their leader, Erik Lehnsherr (the mutant well known as Magneto), passed away late last night. Initial speculation about the cause of death has been stifled by newly inaugurated Genoshan Press Secretary Madelyne Pryor, but it has been confirmed that Scott Summers (AKA Cyclops), former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has now taken the position as leader of the Genoshan state. His wife and Minister of Health, Dr. Jean Grey-Summers, has neglected to comment. Sources at Sara Memorial Hospital suggest she hasn’t been seen since news of the death broke in national newspapers. Thoughts and considerations remain with Lehnsherr’s family and friends, and the wider community of Genosha.

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Good evening citizens of New York and surrounding areas! The Daily Bugle comes to you LIVE with a breaking news update. Rumors have emerged that Erik Lehnsherr has instated a travel ban on movement into Genosha. All non-mutants will now be subject to rigorous investigation before passing across the border. More information will be delivered as it is available, but the leadership of Genosha have refused to pass comment. (Q&A for members included beneath the cut!)

What does this mean for my characters?

Your characters will, for a temporary period of time, be unable to pass between Genosha and surrounding areas if they are non-mutant without exceptional circumstances. Feel free to message the main or Anne (@masterofmagnetism) for clarification on these terms / plot out a way for your character to be on the island if you want!

Is there any way to get into Genosha? Can people move out of it freely?

There are ways, yes. Erik Lehnsherr has requested the assistance of mutant teleporter Azazel to move people in and out of the country (however this is not in any official capacity -- he is merely being utilised to assist with any movement that may be beneficial to Lehnsherr, and he may be amenable to bribery if offered a substantial sum). There are also other teleporting mutants who may be amenable to helping those outside of their community. The difference is that if your character is non-mutant and in Genosha without permission, they will be subject to law enforcement, potential charges and imprisonment. Citizens and visitors can, however, leave Genosha at any time they wish – they will not be prevented from doing so.