In God of War, Kratos and Atreus set out to fulfill the last wish of Faye, Kratos’ wife and Atreus’ mother: to scatter her ashes at the highest point in the nine realms. They live in Midgard, in ancient Norway, years after Kratos took vengeance against the Greek gods. Survival means fighting, but Kratos must also prepare his son for the dangers ahead. An early hunt exposes Atreus’ lack of focus, leaving Kratos doubtful that the boy is ready to accompany him.