Flókin

Flókin is a fictional term used in Nordic-inspired fantasy fiction and tabletop role-playing games to denote a lineage of water-linked shapeshifters. In most portrayals, Flókin possess a deep affinity with bodies of water, enabling hydrokinesis, rapid adaptation to aquatic and terrestrial environments, and a tendency to shift bodily form between more viscous and more fluid states.

The name Flókin is derived from a constructed language used by several authors in these settings; it blends Nordic phonology with elements intended to evoke kinship and flow. The term is treated as a proper noun designating a lineage rather than a single character.

In published works, Flókin appear across novels, graphic novels, and RPG supplements. They are commonly depicted as guardians of waterways or as travelers who migrate with rivers and tides. Social organization is often clan-based, with rites and taboos centered on water sources and on maintaining balance with natural hydrological cycles.

Powers and limits: Flókin power scales vary by author, but typical traits include hydrokinesis, partial shapeshifting toward liquid forms, enhanced swimming, and resistance to damp conditions. Limitations usually involve prolonged dry environments, extreme heat, or disruption of water sources, which can sap their abilities and affect aging or memory.

The concept has been used to explore themes of identity, adaptability, and belonging, and has received attention for its imaginative treatment of fluidity as both a physical and social metaphor.