Love and the Three Body Problem

Summary

Pholtus in his never ending quest to maintain the balance of the cosmos had one never ending challenge: the three body problem. As such he took it aim at solving it at inviting the two deities in Oerth the represented its moons: Elistrae (goddess of the lesser moon Kule) and Sehanine (goddess of the greater moon Celene).

He surmised that them not getting along is what could lead to a three body problem as their moods did effect the orbits of their perspective satellites. And, though the two goddesses were often at odds with one another their dedication to the cause of good meant that they too had a vested interest in avoiding a stellar tragedy.
Another even greater concern was that of a fourth potenitally dangerous celestial body named Atrophus. A planetoid which had no set orbit trajectory.

Over the next century the three deities poured their resources and tapped their knowledge to no avail but, one triumvirate would occur: a love triangle between the three deities.

The trists would last a couple of centuries but would end in a messy confrontation between the three. The unflexibility of Pholtus could not contain the chaotic whims of the elven gods. And, though all thoughts of love have faded, the three maybe stand-offish but still work together for cosmic balance.

Historical Basis

It is rumored that the three deities were the driving force behind the building the Temple of Sun and Moon.

Spread

The tale is widely known by the Elven and Oeridian (human ethnicity) people but is often relegated as a minor story.

Variations & Mutation

• Some sects promote that the romantic interests still remain among the three
• the deities visited Atrophus and something happened there that disolved their romantic relationships

Cultural Reception

Various sects have different takeaways from the tale.

• (mostly Pholtins) believe this to be a cautionary tale of getting romantially inovled with wild women
• (most Sehanine) see this as an example why elves should not mix with humans