Why did Odin send Baldur to Kratos?

Throughout the game, Kratos is berated by the godlike Baldur, and the murals reveal that Baldur was actually after Faye the whole time, being sent by his father Odin to collect her in order to prevent the Fimbulwinter - which in turn signals the coming of Ragnarök

Ragnarök

In Norse mythology, Ragnarök (/ˈræɡnəˌrɒk, ˈrɑːɡ-/ ( listen); Old Norse: Ragnarǫk [ˈrɑɣnɑˌrɔk], "Fate of the Gods") is a series of events, including a great battle, foretold to lead to the death of a number of great figures (including the gods Odin, Thor, Týr, Freyr, Heimdallr, and Loki), natural disasters and the ...

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What does Odin want with Kratos?

While Baldur initially seems to turn up looking for Kratos, Mimir mentioned that Odin wants Kratos/Atreus to go "where he cannot reach", which is Jotunheim.

What Baldur want from Kratos?

While it is thought initially that Baldur's target is Kratos for being a god from another land, it is revealed that Baldur is seeking a giant living in Midgard. This giant turns out to be Faye, Kratos' wife, Atreus' mother, and one of the last living giants of Jotunheim.

Why did Baldur show up at Kratos house?

Baldur obviously is chasing Kratos because Odin has convinced him that either Kratos can cure him, or Jotunheim can (Mimir speculates this).

Does Odin know who Kratos is?

In the Novelization of God Of War by J.M Barlog it was stated that Odin Ravens spied the entire journey of Kratos and Atreus till the top of the mountain which obviously states Odin knows about Kratos wreaking Havoc in Midgard.

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Why is Odin afraid of Kratos?

It is implied that he has an intense fear of Kratos as well like how Zeus had, however unlike the Olympian he knew nothing about him except that he is extremely powerful, having faced and killed Modi, Magni, and Baldur. In addition, Odin jealously guards all the knowledge and secrets he collected.

Why is Baldur angry at Freya?

Baldur has a deep hatred for his mother Freya for what she did to him, angrily attacking his her illusion self from Helheim and crying by calling himself a coward. A large part of the blackest parts of his personality can be traced to his curse of protection, given to him by Freya.

Did Baldur know Kratos was a god?

Does Baldur at any point realize that Kratos is a Greek god? Freya and Mimir very quickly realized that Kratos was a god, but Baldur and the others didn't.

Did Faye know Kratos was a god?

When Faye spoke about the Aesir Gods, Kratos decided to listen to her stories. Faye even learned about her husband's true nature as a god as well as his tragic and complicated past and kept it a secret from their son.

Why is Baldur mad at Kratos?

Though Freya tried to make peace with her son, Baldur simply stated that he did not need her before approaching. Kratos, however, stopped him, telling the Norse God that he knew from experience that Baldur would find no peace in vengeance. Baldur ignored this and attacked Kratos.

Is Baldur stronger than Kratos?

Baldur had super strength around the same as Kratos, but it was his inability to feel anything, pain, tiredness, or even emotions that gave him the edge. Thanks to the curse/blessing Freya placed upon him, Baldur is quite literally unkillable. It took mistakenly being stabbed by Mistletoe to finally defeat him.

Why is Baldur hunting Faye?

Throughout the game, Kratos is berated by the godlike Baldur, and the murals reveal that Baldur was actually after Faye the whole time, being sent by his father Odin to collect her in order to prevent the Fimbulwinter - which in turn signals the coming of Ragnarök.

What did Atreus stab Baldur with?

The main bad guy is the Norse god Baldur

He's invulnerable to all damage until Atreus accidentally stabs him with one of the mistletoe arrows that had been given to him by Sindri.

Who is stronger Zeus or Odin?

While Zeus is by no means a pushover, unless he has some immensely powerful tricks up his sleeve in Thor: Love and Thunder, it appears that the MCU's Odin is still the strongest god on the cosmic block.

How did Kratos not know his wife was a giant?

The big revelations in God of War happen at the very end when the true identities of both Faye and her son Atreus are uncovered. It turns out that Faye's real name is Laufey, and Atreus is Loki. Faye hiding the fact that she was a giant of Jotunheim was likely due to her trying to protect both her and her son.

Does mimir know Kratos is the God of War?

Mimir said he was imprisoned on that tree by Odin for 109 winters (years), but later in the game he says he knew about Zeus and the pantheon getting beaten by Kratos and even knows that Kratos is called the Ghost of Sparta.

What did Kratos see on the wall in Jotunheim?

The Jötunheim Wall of Prophecy shows Atreus holding up Kratos' dead body as a swirl of runic letters and words pour out of the boy's mouth. It's possible this might be a song of mourning or a lament, perhaps even a spell of some kind. However, the runic words around Atreus reveal more information.

Is Faye Thor's mother?

In God of War, Faye is Kratos's wife and the mother of Atreus, whereas Freya is a goddess from Vanaheim and the former wife of Odin. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Freya (known better as Frigga) was the wife of Odin, mother of Thor, and adopted mother of Loki.

Why did Odin curse the Valkyries?

The Valkyries task isn't only to segregate the worthy dead but to also pick the who among them becomes part of Einherjar and train them, to prepare them for Ragnarok. By locking up these Valkyries, Odin stopped the creation and training of Einherjar.

Did Freya know Kratos?

In the game, Freya calls Kratos by his first name. This is very interesting considering Kratos never introduces himself to her. She did know that Kratos was a god, but knowing his name exactly is a very interesting piece of information about her.

What god kills Kratos?

Zeus killed Kratos in God of War II (which is why Kratos has to escape from Hell), so it's only natural that Kratos would want to return the favor. The two powerhouses face off in a heated battle between father and son.

What broke Baldur's curse?

Mistletoe is apparently the only thing that can break the curse, which Mimir attributed to the fickle nature of the otherwise powerful Vanir magic. Since the curse causes sensory deprivation, it also prevents the sufferer from enjoying sexual pleasure, making the victim unable to feel orgasms.

Why did Freya spit in Mimir's face?

They learn that Freya is Baldur's mother, whom he despises due to the spell she cast on him that took away his ability to physically feel anything. This also reveals that at some unknown point, Freya cursed Mimir to keep him from revealing Baldur's invincibility weakness.

Can Baldur feel pain in Norse mythology?

After all, he cannot die and he can feel no pain. In fact, he can't feel anything at all. Within God of War, Baldur's immortality and inability to feel are explained in the context of a larger bit of lore.