Tale of the Human Cleric Boy and Elf Druid Girl

There once was as a boy who fell in love at first sight with an angel, but their feuding families did not approve.

The boy came from a strict, human cleric family who worshiped a grumpy, judgmental god.  They lived upon a hill that once was lush, but was now barren because they wanted to build a city.  The city became overpopulated and dirty because they wanted to multiply until they ran out of farmland.  There were a lot of rules to keep that city orderly, and they were looking for places to continue expansion.

The girl came from a playful, elven druid family who worshiped the loving goddess and nature.  They lived in the forested valley below in treehouses connected by wooden bridges and swings.  They sang and danced a lot, too.  Just outside the forest lived the hobbits, with whom they got along and traded often.

These two families did not get along.  Could you imagine such an abomination as a half-elf, they thought?  But those things did not matter to the young boy and girl.

The boy's family insisted that he grow up to be a paladin and clear out the forest below for their city expansion.  But the boy thought that was heartless and evil and violated the Paladinian Code.  So he wanted nothing to do with that plan, and instead longed to become a sorcerer and live with the elves in their forest.  These things were taboo in his family.  This only exasperated the situation

He wanted to help the the humans and elves get along and learn from one another, to bridge the two civilizations.  He was really into bridges those days.

He dreamed of helping the elven city modernize and become more productive, and helping the human city become sustainable and happy.  And both cities would benefit from the exchange of knowledge, wisdom, and trade.

The families were desperate to break them up and keep them apart.  They were more concerned about the status quo and fighting one another than the happiness of their children.

So the girl decided the only way to save their love is to trick the families into thinking she is dead.  But lo!  The boy, too, is fooled, and in heartbroken despair drank a poison to take his own life.

His heart started beating slower and slower as the poison began to take hold.  The boy did not realize his death would be so long and painful.

The young girl woke in shock and anguish.  This is not what she wanted.  This is not what anyone wanted.

She decides to rent her house and search for material components for all her spells.  She returns home and creates a healing love potion, which she gives to him, nursing him back to health.  The two families decide to let go of their stupid ideologies for the sake of the happiness of the children.

They lived happily ever after.