säilyntäjät

Säilyntäjät are a fictional group from the Finnish science fiction novel "Säilyntäjät" by J.S. Meresmaa. The novel, published in 2017, is the first in a series. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic Finland where remnants of humanity struggle to survive. Säilyntäjät translates to "Preservers" in English.

The Säilyntäjät are a society or faction that has dedicated themselves to preserving knowledge, technology, and societal structures from the pre-apocalypse era. They are portrayed as highly organized and possess advanced technology, which they use to maintain their way of life and exert influence over other surviving groups. Their primary goal is to rebuild civilization, albeit under their own strict principles.

The characters within the Säilyntäjät faction often represent different viewpoints on how to achieve their goals, leading to internal conflicts and ethical dilemmas. Their methods are not always benevolent, and they are often depicted as authoritarian or even manipulative in their pursuit of control and preservation. The novel explores themes of memory, progress, and the cost of survival through the actions and ideologies of the Säilyntäjät. Their existence forms a central element of the narrative, driving much of the plot and character interactions.