Kratos

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*"Son, listen closely. You feel their pain because that is who you are. And you must never sacrifice that. Never. Not for anyone. I was wrong, Atreus. I was wrong. Open your heart. Open your heart to their suffering. That is your mother's wish, and mine as well. Today, son... Today, we will be better."*
―Kratos to Atreus[src]
General **Kratos** (Ancient Greek: **Κράτος**) is a former Spartan warrior who is revealed to be the demigod son of Zeus, and he would become the slayer of Gods, ending the Greek pantheon. Once the captain of the Spartan Army, Kratos led his men through numerous conquests across Greece, eventually encountering a barbarian horde. Outmatched and outclassed, Kratos struck a deal with the God of War Ares to further his exploits. Under Ares' name, Kratos committed atrocities, spreading death worldwide and justifying his intent to make "the glory of Sparta known." His beloved family grew horrified by his actions, and his wife Lysandra stated that he cared only for his own glory. Kratos continued his rampage, blindly following Ares' will, but eventually, God tricked him into killing his wife and child to destroy what little humanity he had left. Branded the **Ghost of Sparta**, the ashes of his wife and child would remain fused to his skin forever.

Completely undone by the killing of his wife and child, Kratos became a constantly suicidal and greatly bereaved wreck of a man beloved by none yet known to all. Devoting himself to the other Gods of Olympus in a desperate attempt to rid himself of his memories, Kratos would hang on to the small glimmer of hope that perhaps he would one day be able to redeem himself. Yet no matter how many enemies he'd slaughter or how many lives he would save, the Gods would continue to put labor upon labor onto Kratos' shoulders, forcing him to endure the pain of his memories for ten long years of servitude. Maddened by his memories and unable to find a moment of peace, Kratos would develop a deep-seated hatred of the Gods, and especially Ares in particular, for toying with his life. Though Kratos would eventually defeat Ares and claim the throne of the "**God of War**" for his own, his resentment of the other Gods would bring him into conflict against all on Olympus, culminating in a cataclysmic series of battles against them that would decide the fate of Greece itself.

Eventually leaving Greece as well as his bloody past behind, Kratos ends up in ancient Egypt and makes his way into Midgard. Having come to view his troubled past with great shame, Kratos has taken the initiative to mature and grow past his self-destructive tendencies, choosing to live as a man under the thumb of the Norse Pantheon. He even finds love again with a woman named Faye, eventually fathering a child with her named Atreus. When Faye dies of mysterious circumstances, Kratos and Atreus set out on a journey to spread her ashes from the highest peak in all the Nine Realms. However, he and Atreus come into conflict with various supernatural creatures along their way and are constantly pursued along their path by a mysterious Stranger, seemingly under orders from the leader of the Norse Pantheon himself, Odin.

As Ragnarök unfolds, Kratos finds himself on a difficult journey that places him against the forces of Odin and the friction between him and his son. Later, under Kratos' leadership, all the united forces of the other realms gather throughout Týr's Temple; Kratos blows the Gjallarhorn to begin the siege of Asgard. Initially, the battle does not go well; the other realms are quickly cut off, and Kratos' forces were struggling with Asgard's defenses. After a fight with Thor that nearly ends in his death at the hands of Odin himself, Kratos, along with Atreus have a final battle with Odin and defeats him, resulting in Atreus trapping his soul. Odin is then released and forced to retreat by his children. After defeating Odin and bidding a heartfelt farewell to his son, Kratos discovers a mural depicting him as the new All-Father of Asgard. Finally hopeful about his future, Kratos recruits Freya and Mimir to help him rebuild and restore the Nine Realms.

## Biography

### Early Life

#### The Marked Warrior

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―To be added[src]
Kratos was born on March 22, 501 B.C., to the Greek god Zeus and the mortal woman Callisto. Because of his heritage, he has incredible intelligence, superhuman strength, and powerful processes. However, he is left unaware of who his father was for most of his life. Outraged at Zeus for fathering yet another bastard child, Hera ordered Kratos' execution on the day he was born. But as for the King of the Gods, he took pity on the child and refused, leaving Kratos in Sparta to be raised by Callisto. Like all Spartan younglings, Kratos, with an incredible set of superhuman godly powers (unknown that he is Zeus' son and the one from whom he inherited the abilities), was monitored and trained for combat by the Spartan authorities; those who were deemed fit were to stay and be trained as Spartan warriors.

However, those who were deemed unfit would be sent to the mountains (possibly Mount Taygetos) to fend for themselves. Already feisty and aggressive at a young age, Kratos trained together with his younger brother, Deimos, who was also a demigod, as they dreamed of joining the Spartan Army when they grew up. Around this time, Zeus began to hear prophecies foretelling his demise at the hands of one of his sons, a "marked warrior." Hoping to circumvent the cycle of patricide before it was too late, Zeus sent Ares and Athena to hunt down the “marked warrior," wanting to dispose of the boy who would one day rise up against him. Ares, noticing Deimos' strange birthmarks, decided to invade Sparta with an army of centaurs and take him to Thanatos, the God of Death. Kratos tried to save his brother, but Ares struck him and knocked him into a pile of wood, leaving him with a permanent scar over his right eye.

Insulted by the mortal's defiance, Ares prepared to kill the young Spartan but was stopped by Athena. The Goddess reminded Ares that they had what they were looking for and apologized to Kratos before disappearing in a burst of flames. The loss of his brother left an indelible mark on Kratos, as he vowed to never falter again. With full honor to his brother, Kratos had himself tattooed in the exact image of Deimos' birthmark. Kratos would later forget that it was Ares and Athena who took his brother from him and wouldn't realize it until after Ares' death.

### Spartan Warrior

#### Becoming a Spartan

As Kratos came of age, he became a respected member of the Spartan army, eventually marrying Lysandra and having a daughter named Calliope. Shortly after her birth, however, Calliope fell ill, causing the Spartan authorities to deem her weak. Spartan law required that she be thrown into a chasm and left to die. Determined to save his daughter, Kratos set out on a journey for the Ambrosia after hearing from an elder of its exceptional healing capabilities. But unbeknownst to Kratos, Ares had chosen him to be his champion in the wager of the Gods; a contest with the ultimate goal of capturing Ambrosia. Additionally, the victor would have statues erected in their honor all throughout Greece. A battalion of Spartans accompanied Kratos on his quest, including Captain Nikos.

#### Seeking Out the Ambrosia

Along the way, he encountered a healer who gave him the Flames of Apollo. Kratos eventually encountered Poseidon's champion, Herodius, and killed him as the Spartans conquered his army and stole their ship. Enraged at Kratos for costing him the wager, Poseidon unleashed a handful of hazards at sea in the hopes of killing him but failed. Later on, Kratos encountered Artemis' champion, Pothia, and killed her as well, with her army also falling victim to the Spartans, although Artemis did not retaliate. In fear that Kratos would defeat his champion, Alrik, the Barbarian King, Hades sent a torrent of fire through the sky. Although he failed to kill Kratos, he succeeded in killing many of Kratos' men, including Captain Nikos.

As he found the Ambrosia, Kratos encountered Cereyon, Helios' champion, and killed him as well. Alrik and his Barbarian Army battled the Spartans for the Ambrosia, as Alrik's Father was very ill and in need of the elixir. After a grueling battle between the two leaders, Kratos successfully captured the Ambrosia at the cost of his own men and summoned an army of Rocs to continuously torture Alrik. Kratos then returned to Sparta and healed Calliope, obtaining the rank of 'Captain' from the King of Sparta. At some point after becoming captain, Kratos would command a young soldier named Atreus who remained hopeful even in the darkest times. When the day came for Atreus to lay down his life in battle, he did it without hesitation and saved many others, earning Kratos' respect. The captain carried Atreus home and personally buried him with full honours of Spartan custom, acknowledging him as the only Spartan who ever had a smile on his face even in battle.

#### Spartans-Barbarians War

Years later, Kratos became a Spartan general, winning many battles against other armies with brutal but effective tactics. However, his pride and hunger for power grew greater with every victory. Despite Lysandra's pleas, Kratos vowed to continue his bloody conquests "until the glory of Sparta [was] known throughout the world", spending time with his family only when he was able to return to Sparta. Kratos and his Spartan army finally met their match when they encountered the merciless Barbarian tribes from the East, led by Kratos' old enemy, Alrik. Outnumbered and overpowered, the Spartans quickly found themselves on the losing end of the battle.

With Kratos himself left at the mercy of Alrik - the Barbarian King, seeking revenge against Kratos for inadvertently causing the death of his father. In an act of desperation to save his life and refusing to admit his defeat, Kratos called out to Ares, the God of War, pledging all of his allegiance in exchange for victory. Ares accepted the offer, proceeding to kill all of the Barbarians, giving Kratos the Blades of Chaos as a sign of his servitude, permanently bound to him by searing the chains onto his arms. Immediately after receiving them, he used the Blades against Alrik and decapitated him in single combat, ending the battle in Sparta's victory.

### Fimbulwinter

#### Chased by Freya

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Eventually, they decided to go home. Kratos strapped the deer to their sled, and Atreus was happy that his father gave him a soft touch on the shoulders. Beforehand, Atreus watches a marble ball, which he has obtained somewhere very far away. With this in mind, he does not want his father to know about it, and so Atreus quickly brought it back away, saying it must be kept hidden inside his own pocket. The two then rushed home, but the journey was stopped when they realized Freya's presence from a distance. This was not their first encounter with Freya since Baldur's death. Unfortunately, with her old powers restored, she is able to transform into a mystical bird, allowing her to land on their sled.

In addition to this, Freya became more proficient in using her sword, nearly breaking Kratos' shield. Once they head further to the snowy areas, Freya continues attacking them, forcing Kratos to endure her own attacks and causing Atreus to point his bow at her. Seeing Atreus, Freya, with some of her own remaining might, attacks Atreus. Not wanting to fight Freya, who is still considered a friend of theirs, especially because she cured Atreus' disease three years ago, Kratos tries to get past her. In order to get rid of Freya, though, Kratos further defended himself by evading her chokeholds. Luckily, Kratos manages to glide Freya's sword on the ground, allowing the sled to hinder her movements.

As the duo arrive at their home, Atreus tries to make sure that Fenrir is eating, but Fenrir is so weak that he doesn't have the strength to eat. Atreus comforts Fenrir, telling him that he can rest easily and that he doesn't have to worry about him. As Fenrir dies, Atreus unknowingly transfers Fenrir's soul into his knife. After Fenrir passes away, Kratos wants to train Atreus so that he can control his emotions, but Atreus, saddened and angry over losing the wolf, asks his father to let him bury Fenrir in peace. The next morning, Kratos is awakened from a dream about Faye by Mimir, who reveals that Atreus has not returned from burying Fenrir. Kratos takes Mimir out into the Wildwoods to search for Atreus, killing several raiders in their path.

#### Confronted by Thor

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―Odin and Kratos[src]
It was not until Kratos and Mimir were both ambushed by a massive bear named Bjorn. Bjorn proves to be a formidable opponent, but Kratos is able to brutally beat and strangle the bear until it transforms and reveals itself to be a now seriously wounded Atreus. Horrified, Kratos rushed to help Atreus heal his wounds. The pair deduced that Atreus' intense emotions after Fenrir's death caused him to uncontrollably transform. Kratos and Atreus both argue about the former's intent to learn more about his "Loki" identity before returning home again, and Kratos reminds him that he will not allow him to pick a fight with the Gods, but Atreus doesn't want to start a war with them; all he wants are answers, but Kratos again reminds him that even though he seeks answers.

While both father and son were asleep, they were awoken by Thor, the God of Thunder, just as Atreus predicted his vision to Kratos three years ago, and then Thor asked to talk with Kratos. Odin, the King of Asgard, follows soon after and makes an offer to the God of War: in exchange for him and Atreus not antagonizing the Aesir Gods, Odin and Thor would also not do the same in order to maintain peace. After they reveal that Atreus has been secretly searching for Týr, the apparently dead Æsir God of War, and after Mimir chastises Odin, Kratos coldly refuses the deal. Odin allows Thor to assault Kratos as retribution for killing Baldur, Magni, and Modi, and Kratos is knocked far away from his house by Thor using his hammer, Mjölnir.

The two engage in a brutal fight, with Kratos finding Thor to be a formidable match for himself, the fight taking them all the way into the Temple of Týr. Kratos gets briefly knocked out only to be forcefully awoken by Thor, who repeatedly tries to goad Kratos' rage so he can see the true nature of the God of War. As the fight continues, despite Kratos' best efforts, weakened from his previous pursuit of Atreus and lacking the Blades of Chaos, he still proves that he is unable to defeat the God of Thunder and is briefly caught in a grip to the neck, where Thor boasts of Odin's "plans" for Atreus. Enraged, Kratos breaks free, punches Thor with his full Godlike might, and breaks Thor's tooth, and the satisfied God of Thunder departs, claiming, "[I'll] be seeing 'ya."

## Personality

*"You are cruel, and arrogant, and selfish. But... you are more than that. You have always been more than what others saw. You are more than that."*
―Kratos[src]
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## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Hybrid Physiology**: *To be added*
	+ **Superhuman Strength**: *To be added*
	+ **Nigh-Invulnerability**: *To be added*
	+ **Superhuman Speed**: *To be added*
	+ **Superhuman Agility**: *To be added*
	+ **Superhuman Stamina**: *To be added*
	+ **Superhuman Reflexes**: *To be added*
	+ **Enhanced Senses**: *To be added*
	+ **Regenerative Healing Factor**: *To be added*
	+ **Immortality**: *To be added*
	+ **Spartan Rage**: *To be added*

### Former Powers

* **Demigod Physiology**: *To be added*
* **Power Absorption**: *To be added*
	+ **Electricity Generation**: *To be added*
	+ **Fire Manipulation**: *To be added*
* **Blade of Olympus Capabilities**: *To be added*
	+ **Weather Manipulation**: *To be added*
	+ **Divine Blast**: *To be added*

### Abilities

* **Gifted Intellect**: *To be added*
	+ **Master Tactician**: *To be added*
	+ **Master Leader**: *To be added*
	+ **Expert Deceiver**: *To be added*
* **Master Combatant**: *To be added*
	+ **Sword Mastery**: *To be added*
	+ **Hammer Expertise**: *To be added*
	+ **Axe Mastery**: *To be added*
	+ **Chain Mastery**: *To be added*
	+ **Shield Mastery**: *To be added*
	+ **Spear Mastery**: *To be added*
	+ **Master Hand-to-Hand Combatant**: *To be added*
* **Master Marksman**: *To be added*
* **Master Swimmer**: *To be added*

## Equipment

### Weapons

* **Blades of Chaos**: *To be added*
* **Draupnir Spear**: *To be added*

## Relationships

	+ Atreus of Sparta †
	+ Last Spartan † - Fan and Accidental Victim
* Aletheia †
* Mimir - Best Friend and Partner
* Brok †
* Jörmungandr
* Freya - Partner and Former Attempted Killer
* Fenrir - Pet
* Speki & Svanna - Pets
* Thor - Former Attempted Killer and Former Attempted Victim
* Týr - Friend
	+ Baldur - Attempted Killer and Victim
	+ Magni † - Attempted Killer and Victim
	+ Modi † - Attempted Killer
	+ Heimdall - Attempted Killer and Victim
	+ Odin - Attempted Killer
* Garm † - Victim
* Surtr - Former Ally and Attempted Killer (while as Ragnarök)
* Sindri - Former Ally