Reknar

Reknar is a term used in worldbuilding and speculative fiction to denote a place, concept, or object within fictional settings. The most common usage is as the name of a city-state or region in fantasy or science-fantasy narratives. In such works, Reknar is typically portrayed as a coastal or riverine hub with a diverse population, a long trading history, and a tradition of guilds dedicated to scholarship or crafts. Polities named Reknar are often governed by a council or assembly, with diplomacy and local autonomy emphasized in the political lore.

In some role-playing game supplements and fan fiction, Reknar also appears as a material or resource—a crystalline ore, mineral alloy, or magical substance used in crafts, enchantments, or energy conduits. Descriptions vary by author, but recurring themes include resilience, binding properties, or conduits for power.

Etymology and usage of the term vary across works. Within constructed-language communities, Reknar is sometimes treated as a compound formed from invented roots found in several fantasy languages, with no real-world cognates. The term’s appeal lies in its short, versatile phonology, enabling reuse across multiple settings.

See also: worldbuilding; fantasy setting; constructed language. In sum, Reknar is a fictional concept with no real-world counterpart.