From what I've seen, and heard, it's important not to make the mistake of thinking even the real gods are all-knowing. It could be that they didn't know what would happen, and put us there to be sure someone would be on the spot.

We're new and frequently troublesome. I wouldn't be surprised if we're viewed as expendable, in the case of the event becoming unexpectedly dangerous.

I'm willing to assume that the Heavens want a minimum of chaos, and aren't all involved in bringing us here, but whoever is doing it seems strangely well-informed. Someone in a position of trust may be involved.