Triggar

Triggar is a term used primarily in speculative fiction and gaming to denote a compact triggering device or concept. In these contexts, a triggar functions as a portable mechanism or software routine that activates a predefined sequence of events when certain conditions are met. The exact nature of a triggar varies by work, ranging from physical devices embedded in tools or weapons to programmable software routines that control automation, magic, or narrative beats.

Origin and etymology: The word triggar appears to be a neologism formed from the English word trigger with a stylized ending. There is no universal standard etymology beyond its general derivation and its adoption in niche communities.

In fiction: Triggar devices are often central to plot mechanisms—unlocking passages, triggering security systems, initiating environmental changes, or serving as collectible artifacts. They may be described as hard-wired hardware, microchips, or rune-like sigils depending on the setting.

Influence and media: The concept appears across novels, role-playing games, and video games, typically as a means to compress complex sequences into a single activating trigger. Some writers differentiate “hard triggar” (physical devices) from “soft triggar” (software-driven effects).

See also: Trigger, Trigger mechanism, Programmable macro, Sigil.