How Did Faye Die in God of War?

Faye dies before God of War (2018) begins. The opening scene is her funeral — Kratos and Atreus build a pyre, burn her body, and set out to spread her ashes from the highest peak. But the game never shows the moment of her death or gives a detailed explanation.

What the Games Tell Us

• Kratos tells Atreus she died of sickness. He's blunt about it — she got weaker, then she stopped waking up.
• There is no villain involved. No god killed her. No battle caused her death.
• Atreus was young when it happened, likely around 8-10 years old.
• She died in their home in the Midgard wilderness, surrounded by family.
• Her ashes are the MacGuffin that drives the entire first game.

Could It Have Been More Than Sickness?

Given that Faye was a giant with supernatural strength and long life, the idea that she died of a simple illness feels incomplete. Some think her prolonged use of protective magic drained her life force. Others believe her death was a prophecy she couldn't avoid. The new game probably won't show her death since it's a prequel, but it may explain what kind of toll her earlier adventures took on her body.