Once upon a time, there was a goddess who watched over the world from the nexus of creation. Though she saw and knew the stories of life humans weave, she herself had no place in their tales.
Though she pretended to be content, she was miserable being unable to influence the world she loved nor interacting with those fascinating individuals.
Finally, when she saw the imminent demise of the prince who caught her eye, she was beside herself in grief... but then, a clever idea came to her...