Draugikas
Draugikas is a term used in speculative fiction and fantasy to refer to undead beings in Norse-inspired settings. It does not denote a single, canonical creature across all works, but rather a recurring concept in various novels, games, and worldbuilding. The name is commonly understood as a plural or derived form related to draugr, the undead in Norse mythology, adapted with the -ikas ending to signal a distinct class or group in fiction.
In most portrayals, draugikas are reanimated corpses that guard tombs, ruins, or treasure hoards. They often
Habitat and behavior: Draugikas are commonly associated with crypts, mounds, and remote coastal ruins in cold
In media, draugikas appear in role-playing games, fantasy literature, and films as antagonists or quest-related beings.