The characters of Arctic Story House — click any portrait to see their full character card.
The Arctic Story House cast
Birta
Human (LitlaVík)
A brave young mender on a quest to heal the stolen memories of Nornavefur.
Lykkja
Dog (LitlaVík)
Birta's loyal companion, found half-drowned in LitlaVík's harbor — hasn't left her side since.
Fitjar
Human (LitlaVík)
Birta's best friend — motor-mouthed, always starting something and never finishing it. Comic relief with a soft spot for getting Birta into trouble, and occasionally out of it.
Grjóna
Troll (Trölladyngja)
A troll youth from Trölladyngja who helps Birta and Fitjar earn his kin's trust — not through fighting, but through mending.
Höskuldur
Human (LitlaVík)
A seasoned longship captain of the northern seas — stoic, loyal, and protective, leading with strength and a steady hand.
Björn
Human (Þorskhausaeyjar)
A fisherman who knows the sea, reads the weather, and mends what others give up on.
Hespa
Huldufólk
A trader and guide — warm, quick-tongued, and impossible to get a straight answer out of.
Krúsa
Duck (Lífsandafjörður)
A kind, quick-witted duck who helps keep the moss-springs of Lífsandafjörður.
Þéttur
Troll (Trölladyngja)
A troll elder — solid, patient, and as immovable as his own mountainside.
PrjónaVölva
Witch (Nornatindar)
The knitter of Nornatindar — every soul on the island is a stitch in her endless shawl.
Rósa
Englavætt
A gentle cloud-being who watches quietly over the ones she loved.
Ester
Human (Gufubær)
Gufubær's actress — known across the island for playing Búkolla, her most famous role.
The Unfinished Figure
Knitted figure
Assembled from many hands. Not yet whole.
Folktale roles (from the movies)
Roles from the Þjóðsögur films, played by members of the cast.
The Girl
Human — protagonist. Daughter of the old man and old woman; bonded to Búkolla.
Búkolla
Transformed-animal role — true nature: cow.
Played by Ester
The Old Man / "Karl"
Human. Father of the girl.
The Old Woman / "Kerling"
Human. Mother of the girl.
New roles and new actors from every region of the island join the cast with each new story.
Group Photos
Cast and crowd shots from around the island — click any photo to see it full size.
New Character Cards
Reference sheets for characters still being developed — click any portrait to see the full turnaround and details.
