Hvattir
Hvattir is a term used in fantasy fiction to denote a hereditary guild of guardians and record-keepers within Nordic-inspired cultures. In these settings, hvattir are entrusted with safeguarding communal memory, sacred archives, and public records; they also coordinate ritual observances and assist in local defense. The term often functions as a social class or occupational identity, with distinctive clothing, insignia, and formal duties.
In-world etymology and form: The authors typically present hvattir as an archaic or ceremonial word derived
Organization and duties: Depictions vary by author, but common elements include hereditary membership or rigorous initiation,
Reception and appearances: Hvattir appears in multiple fantasy novels, role-playing games, and world-building compendia as a