Brief Summary
The video follows Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir as they work to free the Valkyries from their corrupted physical forms. They battle and release several Valkyries, learning about their history, their queen Sigrun, and the reasons behind their imprisonment. The quest reveals a conflict between Sigrun and Odin, with Sigrun attempting to protect the realms from Odin's influence. Ultimately, they confront and free Sigrun, restoring balance to the Valkyries and the realms.
- Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir free corrupted Valkyries.
- The Valkyries' imprisonment is linked to a conflict between their queen, Sigrun, and Odin.
- Sigrun sought to protect the realms from Odin's influence.
- The team explores the Valkyrie Council chamber, uncovering their history and roles.
- Sigrun is eventually freed, restoring balance to the Valkyries.
A Valkyrie Appears
Kratos and Atreus encounter a Valkyrie in physical form, prompting Mimir to explain the significance of this encounter. He notes that Valkyries are usually spirits and expresses concern about facing one in the flesh. After a battle, they defeat and free the Valkyrie from her corrupted form. The Valkyrie expresses gratitude and tasks them with freeing her sisters, giving them her helm to aid in their quest. Mimir emphasizes the importance of this endeavor, though he admits his knowledge of the Valkyries is limited due to his imprisonment.
The Fate of the Valkyries
Mimir elaborates on the Valkyries' role, explaining that they keep the dead from overrunning the world. He suggests that someone changed them, preventing them from fulfilling their duty. Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir discuss Sigrun, the queen of the Valkyries, with Mimir revealing he had a past romantic relationship with her. They decide to hunt down the remaining Valkyries to uncover the truth behind their corruption and restore order.
Another Valkyrie Freed
The trio battles and frees another Valkyrie. This Valkyrie, upon being freed, expresses confusion about her imprisonment and mentions "the rockstars" as the last thing she remembers. Mimir identifies a council chamber in Midgard, a place where the Valkyries conferred outside of Odin's watch. He suggests that finding this chamber will reveal why the Valkyries are in their current state.
The Council Chamber
Mimir describes the council chamber of the Valkyries, a hidden place in Midgard where they could confer away from Odin's scrutiny. He directs Kratos and Atreus to the room with the eight thrones, located to the left of the two oarsman statues. Mimir believes they will find answers there regarding the Valkyries' current state, emphasizing the chamber's special significance to them.
More Valkyries Released
Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir continue their quest, freeing more Valkyries from their physical forms. One Valkyrie remembers only pain and mentions her queen locking her down. Mimir notes that Sigrun was different and more volatile the last time he saw her. They speculate about Sigrun's potential involvement in the Valkyries' corruption and resolve to stop her if she is responsible.
The Queen's Secret
After freeing another Valkyrie, they learn that Sigrun may be opposing Odin by imprisoning the Valkyries. Mimir suggests that hate might be stronger than duty, leading Sigrun to forsake her responsibilities to get back at Odin. They decide to find and stop Sigrun, understanding that all of Midgard is counting on them.
The Council of Aid
The team continues to free Valkyries, with one revealing that Sigrun is letting the dead take over Midgard. The Valkyrie suggests reuniting the Council of Aid at the rockstars to call upon Sigrun. Mimir suggests searching for the remaining Valkyries in other realms, such as Niflheim, as Odin would have no qualms about interning Valkyries outside of Midgard.
The Last Valkyries
Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir persist in their mission, freeing more Valkyries. They discuss the Valkyries' fierce resistance, with Atreus joking about parents wanting their children to get a full night's sleep. They free another Valkyrie, who expresses gratitude and mentions Valhalla awaiting her.
The Rock Stool
The trio heads to the rock stool, also known as the Council of Valkyries. Mimir explains that Valhalla is their home within Asgard, but they are subject to Odin's scrutiny there. He notes that relations between the Valkyries and Odin were tense during his time as an advisor. They decide to look around for clues to understand the situation better.
Exploring the Council Chamber
Mimir provides detailed descriptions of various Valkyries whose statues reside in the council chamber. He describes Gunnr, the mistress of war; Gondul, known for her silver tongue; Geirdriful, the master of arms; Kara, a wild storm personified; Rota, a chooser of the slain; Eir, a valkyrie healer; Hildr, the mistress of battle; and Ulrun, the valkyrie historian. Each description highlights their unique roles and personalities within Valhalla.
The Truth Revealed
Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir finally confront Sigrun. Sigrun reveals that she served in the absence of Freya, the original Queen of the Valkyries. She explains that Odin used archaic magic to corrupt her sisters, and she tried to contain the damage by imprisoning them. However, she eventually lost herself as well. Sigrun reunites with her sisters to restore balance to the realms, expressing gratitude for being freed.
