2) Are the Gods fighting us?
The Gods are putting their mark on the Realms again through their sheer power and ultimate knowledge. The shaping of the Realms reflects that. Some Gods will require violence and some Gods will seek something more, something deeper from the players they choose to test. The Games are for survival as well as demonstrate your right to continue living and controlling the realms, battles and mind games/ puzzles.
Are you worthy? Will you live through the fury?
(These Gods will be as varied as the Gods of mythology across the world.)