Stackarna
Stackarna is a fictional ethnographic group set in the coastal archipelago of Nordhavn, used in world-building and speculative fiction. The name is derived from a local term for layers or stacks, reflecting a cultural emphasis on accumulation, order, and the construction of multi-tiered spaces.
Geography and settlements. The Stackarna inhabit a cluster of islands with jagged coastlines and terraced hillsides.
History. The Stackarna emerged as a distinct community during the late medieval era, developing a seafaring
Society and culture. Political authority rests in a rotating council of elders and master builders. Craft guilds
Language. The Stackarna speak Stackari, a member of the Nordhavn language group. It features rich oral poetry
Economy and technology. The economy combines small-scale fisheries, timber harvesting, boatbuilding, and trading networks. Traditional techniques
Notable people and places. Notable figures include shipwright Leik Arnarson and poet Tova Vell, whose works