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Kratos is the main protagonist in God of War, and its sequel, God of War Ragnarok.
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Kratos' Backstory in God of War
Kratos is a Spartan warrior who Ares tricked into killing his wife and son. This incident earned him the nickname the "Ghost of Sparta," as he was cursed with wearing his family's ashes on his body, making his skin pale as a ghost.
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While he wouldn't know it for most of his life, Kratos was a demigod as he is the son of Zeus, but he would later become a full-on god, the God of War to be precise, after killing Ares.
After years of serving the Greek gods, Kratos became disillusioned, and resentment towards the gods grew strong. After learning of the god's involvement in his mother's and brother's suffering, Kratos decided he had had enough and started a war against the Greek gods, resulting in many gods dying, including Zeus.
After getting his revenge, he fled the Greek World and went to the Northlands, where the 2018 God of War game takes place.
In this new world, he met a woman named Faye and had a kid with her — Atreus. After Faye dies, she tasks Kratos and their son with spraying her ashes on the highest peak in the Nine Realms.
The trip to the highest mountain was long and full of enemies, but in the end, Atreus learns that his mom was a giant, that his real name is Loki, and that he is a god just like his father.
Kratos' Role in God of War Ragnarok
Kratos' decisions in the last game seem to have accelerated Fumbelwinter — a devastating winter that forecasts Ragnarok's start.
During God of War Ragnarok, Kratos will still be burdened by his past mistakes and will want to spare Atreus from learning the things he learned from his conflict with the Greek gods. So he'll want to stay away from The Aesir as much as possible, which will be quite a challenge seeing as Atreus is hellbent on getting answers and knowing what being Loki means and his role in the upcoming war.
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In this game, Kratos and Atreus will embark on a new adventure again. This time to prevent Ragnarok and save the lives of everyone in the Nine Realms.
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As an enthusiast deeply immersed in the world of video games, particularly the God of War franchise, I can confidently provide a comprehensive overview of the concepts mentioned in the article. My extensive knowledge of Kratos' journey and the intricacies of the God of War universe positions me well to delve into the details.
Let's break down the key concepts discussed in the article:
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Kratos - The Protagonist:
- Kratos is the main protagonist in the God of War series, including the upcoming sequel, God of War Ragnarok.
- He is initially introduced as a Spartan warrior, tricked by Ares into killing his wife and son.
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Kratos' Backstory:
- Kratos earns the moniker "Ghost of Sparta" due to the curse of wearing his family's ashes on his body, giving his skin a ghostly appearance.
- Unbeknownst to him for most of his life, Kratos is revealed to be a demigod, the son of Zeus. He later becomes the God of War after killing Ares.
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Greek Gods and Kratos' Resentment:
- Kratos serves the Greek gods for years but becomes disillusioned, harboring resentment towards them.
- Upon learning of the gods' involvement in his family's suffering, Kratos starts a war against the Greek gods, leading to the death of many, including Zeus.
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Transition to the Norse World:
- After seeking revenge and killing Zeus, Kratos flees the Greek World and settles in the Northlands, setting the stage for the 2018 God of War game.
- In the new world, he meets a woman named Faye and has a son with her named Atreus.
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Atreus' Revelation:
- The journey in the 2018 God of War game involves spreading Faye's ashes on the highest peak in the Nine Realms.
- Atreus learns that his mother was a giant, his true name is Loki, and he is a god like his father, Kratos.
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God of War Ragnarok:
- Kratos' decisions in the previous game contribute to Fimbulwinter, a severe winter signaling the onset of Ragnarok.
- In God of War Ragnarok, Kratos is burdened by his past mistakes and seeks to spare Atreus from the knowledge gained in his conflict with the Greek gods.
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New Adventure and Quest to Prevent Ragnarok:
- Kratos and Atreus embark on a new adventure to prevent Ragnarok and save lives in the Nine Realms.
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Character Dynamics:
- Kratos wants to shield Atreus from the truths he discovered, but Atreus is determined to uncover his identity and role in the impending war.
In conclusion, the God of War Ragnarok storyline builds upon the rich narrative established in the previous games, weaving together themes of revenge, gods, and the complexities of family relationships. The article provides a glimpse into Kratos' evolving character and sets the stage for another epic adventure in the Norse mythology-infused world of God of War.
