I FEEL LIKE I'M MISSING A WORD (TITLE HELP)

There's a concept that I'd like my game's title to convey, but I feel as though I don't know the word I need, or maybe the word doesn't exist.

Is there an English word (or phrase, even) for when you're drawn into a larger conflict or event through actions that aren't your own?

Essentially, I have a cast of seemingly average characters, and they get pulled into a local conflict. This local problem is part of something regional, which in turn goes global (eventually). The characters aren't spectacular; there's no prophecy that foretells their coming. They're just people that had the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and they do their best to overcome.

Words and phrases I feel pertain are:

• Swept up in something bigger

• Drawn into

• Caught up

• Entangled

• ....escalation

• When your destiny is out of your hands

• Unexpected

• Unlikely

• Path

• March toward

• ....something more important

• ....something grand

• From humble beginnings

I just don't know how to mesh one of these concepts into a title name that doesn't sound cheesy. I'm trying to stay away from words like "fate" and "destiny". I'm sure there's a word or phrase that will make this easier; I just can't seem to find it.

If anyone is able to help out (or at least point me toward an online resource you find to be useful), I would greatly appreciate it.