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The Maven

“ The vigilant steward of Alfheim Library. Our ally in Vanaheim, Byggvir, told me this steward comes from a long line of Elves who followed the same path. Librarians. A library exists to hold and share knowledge—to hide this away and claim it would destroy the Light Elves "from within" is to lack faith in the people who would most benefit from it. ”

–Kratos after the Maven's defeat

The Maven is the Light Elf guardian of the Elven Sanctum and an optional boss in God of War Ragnarök.

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What role does The Maven play in God of War Ragnarök? toggle section
The Maven, in God of War Ragnarök, is the guardian of the Elven Sanctum library. A conflict arises when Kratos seizes a journal from the library, and The Maven insists on its return. This results in a duel, with Kratos as the winner. Despite his victory, Kratos spares The Maven and rebukes her for her flawed efforts to shield her people by obscuring their historical dark truths.
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Kratos' decision to spare The Maven's life is influenced by his past. He felt remorse for the deaths of his mother, Callisto, and brother, Deimos, and refused to sacrifice Pandora, with whom he had a strong bond. His regret over killing Hephaestus, who he held no ill will towards, further demonstrates his evolving perspective, leading to his choice to spare The Maven.
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How did The Maven react to Kratos' lecture about her misguided attempts at protecting her people? toggle section
In response to Kratos' lecture, The Maven defended her intentions and endeavored to regain his trust. She cautioned Kratos about the dangers of tampering with powers beyond his comprehension, attempting to halt his actions. Despite her pleas, Kratos persistently disregarded her advice. Ultimately, The Maven intervened directly, attempting to restrain Kratos, but was unsuccessful and awaited his confrontation.
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Biography

God of War Ragnarök

When Kratos raided the Elven Sanctum library for its knowledge and took one of its journals, the Maven demanded he return the journal. After he refused, the two engaged in a duel, which Kratos won. However, instead of killing her, he spared her and lectured the Maven's misguided attempts at protecting her people by censoring the dark secrets of their history. She bowed to him in gratitude and presumably followed his advice.

Powers and Abilities

Light Elf Physiology: Like all light elves, she possesses all the attributes of her race such as greater strength, speed, durability, agility and longevity.

  • Flight: Like all light elves, she has the ability to fly and levitate in the air.

Swordsmanship: She possesses swordsmanship similar to that of Queen Alva.

Quotes

  • "Stǫðva." ("Stop.")
  • "Lata fram bók." ("Return the book.")
  • "Ljósálfar... þat eigi vita... Hauga-brot innan." ("The Light Elves... must not learn... of the grave destruction inside.")

Trivia

  • The Maven is almost identical, both in appearance and gameplay, to Alva.
  • She is the only Light Elf boss whom Kratos spares rather than killing her immediately.

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