Forseti

Frequently asked questions

Who is Forseti in God of War?

Forseti, also called Forseti Baldurson, was the Norse god of justice, law, and reconciliation, and a member of the Aesir royal family. He was the son of Baldur and Nanna and the grandson of Odin.

Who are Forseti's parents and family?

Forseti was born to Baldur and Nanna and was the grandson of Odin. He was the nephew of Thor, Tyr, and Heimdall, and cousin to Magni, Modi, and Thrud.

What did Forseti do after Heimdall's death?

After Heimdall was slain by Kratos, Forseti discovered his uncle's body and gathered evidence of how he had died. He brought his findings to Sif, who then traveled with the Valkyries Hrist and Mist to Niflheim to arrest Atreus over his father's part in the killing.

What was Forseti's personality like?

Forseti was a paranoid and watchful figure who kept to his room and his work during Atreus' first visit to Asgard. He had convinced himself that someone intended to poison Thor and was overheard investigating the kitchens for proof, though nothing came of it.

What happened to Forseti after Ragnarok?

The game never says. Several of the Aesir, Sif and Thrud among them, are seen alive after Asgard falls, so he may have survived too, but his fate is not shown.

Sources

• GameGod of War Ragnarök, Santa Monica Studio, 2022
• BookProse Edda, Snorri Sturluson, c. 1220

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