Atreus's Future

by JamesSilas

(Spoiler Warning) At the end of Fimbulwinter, Thor, the God of Thunder arrives at the home of Kratos and his son, Atreus. His desire for revenge and thirst for a glorious battle blind him. There will be sacrifices, pain, and a conflict that will echo across the nine realms. Most importantly, what will transpire this night will change Atreus, and his fate forever.

7. Q&A

Hello Everyone,

Thank you all so much for taking part in this grand adventure, and for your support. I greatly appreciate it, as well as the positive feedback and reviews. To answer all your questions (without filling up the comments), I've decided to answer them here. I'll be doing this here and again to keep things organized and easy for everyone to access. I also wish to give clarity to some topics of the story that some might be confused about. As well as questions about myself.

Question 1: Is Kratos permanently dead?

Yes. The idea of this story stems from the controversial prophecy hinted at us at the end of the game. Which depicts Kratos dying, and possibly leading to Atreus taking over as the main protagonist or becoming an antagonist. So, this is my take on what would happen if Atreus did take up his father's mantle.

Another reason I chose this path for the story is out of kindness for Kratos's character. He's suffered for hundreds of years, losing loved ones, family, and even his own home and world. If he was to deny this destiny, many were speculating that he would fight Atreus and potentially kill him. Which, to me, felt pointlessly cruel. It was time for him to find some semblance of peace. Whatever afterlife he's in, he can finally experience that.

Question 2: Why wasn't the Leviathan Axe able to match Mjölnir?

I did a lot of studying to compare the feats presented or mentioned by the godly armaments in the game (Watching videos, reading articles, listening to commentaries). While the Leviathan is an impressive weapon, Thor's hammer outclassed the axe in every way. Mjölnir was said to be able to kill giants in a single strike and break mountains. The only exception is the battle between Thor and the world serpent, which supposedly ended in a stalemate. Even so, the importance of the Leviathan remains. You have not heard the last of it.

Question 3: Why don't I post that often?

This one has been messaged to me a few times. I do apologize for not having the most frequent posting schedule. As well as not elaborating the answer clear enough before. The reasoning for this is due to the massive workload I force onto myself. I try my best to post artwork for my viewers on Deviantart, from traditional, digital, and works of literature. My Deviantart profile is under the same name, "JamesSilas." Some artwork related to this story can be found on my page there. I also work to pursue my goals in life, such as becoming an author. Sometime in 2020, I'm hoping to publish my first novel. Which I've been working on every day, and whenever I'm on writer's block, I work on this story. I'm trying to post a chapter or two of Atreus's Future once a month. That way, I'm providing a compelling, entertaining story until that day comes. I might not always be able to make the deadline each time, but the story will continue. I'm incredibly grateful for you all being so patient with me, thank you.

Question 4: Why did Freya forgive Atreus so easily?

This may be just my personal opinion, but to me, Freya didn't seem upset with Atreus at the end of the game. She directed her insults and threats towards Kratos, and given that Atreus was a child at the time, I couldn't see her blaming him for Baldur's death. Even though he removed the curse, it was accidental. Plus, he tried to persuade his father to spare the Aesir when the battle was over. Although Freya may never forgive Kratos, I don't think she'd ever take her anger out on Atreus in his father's place.

Question 5: What are my plans for the future?

This hasn't been a question asked, but one that should be answered none the less. As of right now, I intend to continue writing this adventure. I've had loads of fun delving into the lore of Norse Mythology, and that of the game franchise. It's also inspiring to read all of your comments and fills me with pride with each chapter being complete. Of course, to see an ultimate end of this series will take a great deal of time and effort. I hope that each one of you enjoys the journey through the nine realms.

Be sure to message me or comment if you have any more questions or feedback to give.

Thank you, and have a great New Year!