The God of War: Fallen God is a four-issue Dark Horse comic miniseries that delves into the events following God of War 3 and preceding God of War (2018). Written by Chris Roberson and illustrated by Tony Parker, with colors by Dan Jackson, the comic explores Kratos' tumultuous journey after killing Zeus and grappling with his immortality.
After killing Zeus and surviving his own suicide, Kratos realizes he is cursed with immortality. Meanwhile, the Blades of Chaos mysteriously reappear. Kratos initially tries to get rid of them, throwing them off a cliff before sleeping in a cave in Greece. However, upon awakening, he finds them inside the cave. He then sets sail and leaves Greece. During the journey, he throws the blades to the bottom of the sea.
At the end of his journey, he arrives in Egypt. After several days of continuous walking, he decides to sleep by a river. Upon waking, he finds the Blades of Chaos next to him. Enraged, Kratos throws them away again.
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Arrival in Egypt and Encounters with the Divine
As Kratos walks towards the settlement, he notices the inhabitants fleeing from him in fear. As Kratos tries to understand why they fear him, an old man tells him he has heard his stories. However, he also reveals that their true fear is that they don't understand the fate that awaits him in the land of the Pharaohs.
Kratos tells the old man to leave him alone and that he doesn't care what he says. But when the old man explained that it was fate that brought him to them when they needed him most, Kratos pushed him to the ground and again told him to leave him alone. As Kratos walked away from the compound, the old man told Kratos that fate always happens, and that neither mortal nor god can prevent it. No matter how fast he runs, he cannot escape his destiny.
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After a long walk, Kratos was drinking water by a lake when he heard a baboon speaking to him. The baboon told him it was time to stop running from fate, that everything, from the smallest creatures to the greatest gods, serves a purpose, and that fate is the very reason for it. At this point, Kratos began to think he was losing his mind.
Some time later, while resting in a cave, he succumbed to insomnia, having not slept for months. When he awoke, he found the Blades of Chaos before him again. Crazed, Kratos questioned what force was sending the blades to him again and again. He left the blades in the cave and continued on his way. As he crossed a reedbed, he saw an ibis.
As he continues walking, Ibis tells him that what is destined will come true and that resisting fate is foolishness. Enraged, Kratos declares that he will not give up. Kratos begs Ibis to leave him alone, asking when his suffering will end. Ibis tells him that no matter where he goes, the only direction he is heading is his destiny, and that when his journey ends, he will find himself where he belongs.
Continuing on his journey, Kratos falls unconscious, having been deprived of sleep and eating very little for months. Kratos finds himself in a void, questioning who brought him here when Athena appears. Athena tells Kratos that he has traveled a long journey to return to where he started, and that it is time to return home and embrace his destiny. When Kratos sees Athena, he becomes enraged, claiming that she is the reason the blades constantly appear at his side.
Athena tells him that their work is not yet over, that he must return home, embrace his destiny, and fulfill his purpose. Kratos, after losing everything he knew and everyone he loved, asks if it is enough for him to live and why he hasn't left her alone. When Kratos awakens and opens his eyes, he sees the Blades of Chaos. As he stands, he sees the old man he saw in the Egyptian settlement nearby.
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The old man asks if he has found what he was looking for in his dreams. Kratos responds by simply looking at the blades and saying that he is cursed and that they (the blades) are his personal hell. The old man tells him that the hour of his need is near and that he should take the blades and prepare himself.
Kratos curses the blades, the old man, and fate and continues on his way. A short while later, as he continues on his way, he comes across the Egyptian settlement he had visited months earlier. As he passes through the settlement, he notices the people panicking, but they haven't noticed him yet, so he wonders why. He asks one of the people what's wrong, but when they spot Kratos, they gather around him with joy and ask for his help. As Kratos tries to understand what has happened, someone asks them to save them from the Chaos Beast.
At that moment, the Chaos Beast appears in the distance. Some of the people tell him that he just emerged from the river and that he arrived just in time, praying to the gods to save them. At that moment, the old man who had previously appeared both in the compound and where he had fainted and woken up reappears, telling Kratos that perhaps he is the answer to his prayers. While Kratos is surprised by the old man's reappearance, the old man explains that the Chaos Beast's appearance occurred just before he arrived at the compound, that his long journey had led him to the exact spot where he would be needed at the appointed time, and that this was his destiny.
Kratos, enraged by the oppression he inflicts upon the people, threatens to attack them all and kill them. The old man tells Kratos to stop, saying that these people are not the target of his anger, and asks if Kratos will beg for mercy for those he has lost and if he can do the same for them. Kratos replies, "Perhaps," and the old man replies that he cannot escape his fate and that he knows full well that his past is constantly with him.
Kratos, enraged, declares that he is tired of others constantly telling him what to do and what not to do, and that no human or god can force him to do anything. He tells the people of the settlement that they must flee from him and that they will find no hope of salvation from him. The old man asks Kratos if he would truly allow these people to die just to temporarily postpone his already-determined fate.
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Kratos simply says he wants to be alone and is about to turn to the old man and speak, when he sees the old man vanish. As Kratos wonders where the man has disappeared to, he begins to question whether he truly exists and whether he has succumbed to madness. Meanwhile, a Chaos Beast appears nearby.
After a fierce struggle, Kratos defeats the Chaos Beast by tearing off the top of its head. Meanwhile, the locals emerge from hiding and find their homes destroyed. Kratos assures them that he has killed the beast and that they need no longer fear it, but the locals begin to flee, shouting "The Beast!" once again.
As Kratos tries to show them the beast he has slain, the old man reappears. He explains that Kratos has not yet fulfilled his purpose and still has work to do. Kratos asks him how he can truly exist, since he reappears as quickly as he vanishes. The old man replies that it doesn't matter; since he can hear him, the only thing that matters is the threat facing him.
When Kratos asks what threat, the old man points to the lake ahead. At this point, a larger Chaos Beast appears. The old man declares that the time has come for Kratos to fulfill his destiny and disappears again. At that moment, the locals plead with Kratos to save them. Kratos initially refuses and tries to walk away, but when the Chaos Beast approaches him, he decides to fight again. Kratos punches the Beast in the head, but it has no effect.
Kratos awakens in the same void he had previously awakened in. Looking around, he finds Athena and Thoth before him. Both tell him that Kratos has escaped long enough and must embrace his destiny to fulfill his purpose and fulfill the written truth. At that moment, Athena points to the Blades of Chaos. Kratos is enraged at the sight of the blades, unwilling to bear his suffering again.
Athena tells him that what he sees as suffering is his destiny. Kratos complains that he is constantly being told to do something. Thoth says this is true both in his birthplace and in the land of the Pharaohs. Kratos initially refuses to take the blades, but eventually does. Athena and Thoth express their satisfaction at this.
When Kratos regains consciousness, he takes the blades and attacks the Chaos Beast. After a long struggle, Kratos manages to kill the beast with his blades. Exhausted, Kratos collapses to the ground. Thoth then declares that he has fulfilled his purpose here, that he wishes good fortune to be with him when he leaves, and that he feels he will need it.
Throughout his time in Egypt, Kratos would encounter a mysterious elderly scribe, and then both a talking ibis and baboon. These creatures are soon revealed to be the forms of Thoth, one of the Egyptian gods.
When a monstrous crocodile started terrorizing their lands, the villagers had no choice but to call on Kratos to have the beast killed. However, their constant begging drove the Spartan nuts, causing the Egyptians to run away in terror, much to Thoth's disappointment.
Eventually, Kratos engages the crocodile in combat. After he ferociously kills it, the entire Egyptian Village he came across is completely destroyed. Even though he killed the crocodile, the villagers soon noticed an even bigger threat; a giant hippopotamus.
When Kratos tried to engage the beast, it barely flinched and it sent the Spartan flying, causing him to crash into a giant rock and knocking him out unconscious. After a lot of struggle he managed to brutally kill it by slashing and slicing through its body, leaving behind mounds of flesh, bones, and blood.
After Kratos passed out from exhaustion, Thoth reappears to the Spartan in a dream, this time with his other forms. He congratulates Kratos for fulfilling his purpose and claims that there will be good fortune as the path continues to carry him away.
During his travel, he would constantly try to get rid of the Blades of Chaos only for them to return to him, which drove Kratos insane.
When Egyptian villagers saw the Spartan, they immediately flee and hide, for fear of being killed. This shows that all of Egypt knows of who Kratos is, as they've read stories about him and have learned of his notorious as a God-slayer and a destroyer of worlds, due to having killed most of the Olympian Gods and destroying Greece.
The land of Egypt depicted on a tapestry in Týr's temple.Triptych depicting Týr's journeys. While Egypt isn't shown, Egyptian treasures such as a scarab, a pschent, and a pharaoh's Crook and flail are shown in the vaults of Týr's Temple.
This shows that Týr had travelled to Egypt so he could learn about its culture and perspectives, as revealed on a tapestry.
One of the Stolen Treasures in Midgard is an Ankh from Egypt. During one of his spars with Kratos in Valhalla, Týr wields two Khopesh, a type of sword originating from Egypt, and can use a type of magic that darkens the area.
In the background of one of the maps of God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla, pyramids can be glimpsed.
According to Cory Barlog, God of War (2018) was originally set in Egypt.
An early concept art on how God of War (2018) would have looked like had it taken place in Egypt.
Ancient Egypt, also known as the Land of the Pharaoh and the River Empire, is a region of the World where the Egyptian Gods live.
During his exile, Kratos travels to Egypt.
Zero mention of Faye. No insight into how he actually got to Midgard. This comic series was a complete waste of time for someone actually curious to see Kratos meet his wife and get to the position of having another child.
Items referencing Egypt
The game includes several items that reference Egypt:
- The Ankh: One of the Stolen Treasures in Midgard is an Ankh from Egypt.
- Týr's Khopesh: During one of his spars with Kratos in Valhalla, Týr wields two Khopesh, a type of sword originating from Egypt, and can use a type of magic that darkens the area.
- Egyptian Treasures: While Egypt isn't shown, Egyptian treasures such as a scarab, a pschent, and a pharaoh's Crook and flail are shown in the vaults of Týr's Temple.
During God of War Ragnarök, Kratos' conversations with Atreus reference an incident from the comic. Atreus tells him he looks at the blades with anger and asks why he doesn't put them aside.
In the fourth comic, the Golden Fleece appears on Kratos's right arm for a moment during a dream sequence. However, the Fleece was originally destroyed by Zeus. Boots of Hermes appear to be used by Kratos throughout this comic.
The parts that the OP is talking about, they're not gonna show that in comics because they either want to save it for a game or they might not bother at all.
How did Kratos meet Faye? Probably ran into her at some point, same way he meets other characters. Potentially, she sought him out because her power of prophecy made her know he was the one she'd have a kid with.
How did he get to Midgard? Probably walked there or used some steed, same way he got to Pandora's temple or Island of Fate or Olympus.
Why do the blades of chaos not zip around while when he leaves them in the house? Magic bullshit maybe, maybe he didn't get far enough, maybe the blades register that if he's keeping them in the house then that means he's not abandoned them so they don't feel the need to activate their magic GPS to find him. Like, those are ultimately just plot questions that don't have major impact on his character.
He's a magic action hero in a fantasy world, he's gonna meet people, he's gonna find magic places, and he's generally uncurious about how the magic bullshit around him works. What we want is the deeper character stuff, and while that's not impossible to get from a comic, the way GoW2018's narrative is constructed is such that there isn't much they can reveal without undermining, to some extent, the story they want to tell, even if they don't plan on revealing that information.
I have a strong feeling the next GOW game or two will do some flashbacks that might fill in some of that stuff with getting to Midgard, meeting his wife, and having their kid.
While Kratos' journey in Egypt might not be the most groundbreaking narrative, it serves as a crucial interlude, exploring his inner turmoil and setting the stage for his eventual arrival in the Norse realms.
The comic adds meaningful interactions not seen in the game it ties into. You get more of Riley than in Left Behind and I'd recommend it be read to a fan.
Here is a table summarizing Kratos' encounters and key events in Egypt:
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Arrival in Egypt | Kratos arrives in Egypt after leaving Greece, seeking to escape his past. |
| Encounters with the Divine | Kratos meets Thoth in the form of a baboon and an ibis, who speak of his destiny. |
| Battles with Chaos Beasts | Kratos fights and defeats two Chaos Beasts, protecting an Egyptian settlement. |
| Meetings with Athena | Athena appears to Kratos in a void, urging him to embrace his destiny. |
| Reappearance of the Blades of Chaos | The Blades of Chaos constantly reappear, tormenting Kratos and symbolizing his inescapable fate. |
| Acceptance of Destiny | Kratos reluctantly accepts the Blades of Chaos and begins to fulfill his purpose. |
The comic might not reveal everything fans hoped for, but it enriches the lore and offers a glimpse into Kratos' complex journey.
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