Since the readers of SSSS can communicate with each other - both in the pages' comment sections and the fan forum - characters and important objects that do not (yet?) get called by a name in the comic itself tend to have a nickname assigned to them. In some cases, these names stick even if a later comic page provides an official one.
The wheelbarrow that the group of Sigrun, Mikkel, and Reynir take along as they leave the dysfunctional Cat-tank behind; nicknamed after Mikkel calling it a "wheelbarry" on arc 1 page 827.
(also Bookwyrm) Alternative name for Clusterface Skullduggery, who was prompted to flee by receiving a mouthful of books from Mikkel.
Braidette
Reynir's braided (likely mid-aged) sister. The Cast Family Trees later stated her name as Guðrún (Árnadóttir).
Braidy
Nickname given by fans (and occasionally the author herself) to Reynir Árnason before he was introduced in the comic. After him being introduced properly, some fans started to reuse "Braidy" as the braid's name.
Bugs Buntroll
Alternative name for Leaftroll, named for it tunneling beneath the surface.
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Candle Soup / Candle Sludge
A humorous term for pretty much all dishes Mikkel prepares, suggesting that he stretches the insufficient supplies with the (tallow?) candles Öresundsbro base personnel delivered to them instead.
Captain
Nickname of Sigrun Eide, who was seen on previews before being introduced (and named) in the comic proper.
Cat-Tank, The
The expedition's vehicle. It has not yet received an official name, so it has an eponymic page in this wiki.
Ceiling-Face
A patient in the makeshift hospital of "Spot 24" who started to change into a troll, was restrained on a gurney and moved to the "special room", and apparently was the only one unable to break free of his restraints and join the forming troll nest.
The second tier of Lalli's dreamland, where he got to meet Handy Moose and Braidy (and tried to contact Onni). It is believed that all mages can communicate by convening in this place.
Clusterface Skullduggery
(often shortened to "Skullduggerer" or similar) The grossling surprising Sigrun, Lalli, and Mikkel during their visit to OUH, on arc 1 page 605, whose torso is more or less covered in skulls.
Cookies
After the procedure of handing (virtual) cookies to people who make their first appearance in the comic's comments section was firmly established, using a cookie for a reward made an appearance within the comic (arc 1 page 228) as well. It is unclear whether that's actually a reference to the former, or merely coincidence.
The beast dog appearing in chapter 7. This particular name has been inspired by the "tentacles" protruding from its nose and eyes.
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Derp Kitty
The nickname for the brown and white cat shown in several drawings of the entire crew before actually joining them (and getting christened "Kitty") at a later time. Often depicted sticking out its tongue, prompting the nickname. Despite the nickname, actually a "Grade B" defense cat that has often proved essential in the survival of the group.
The sjødraug that blocked the cat-tank's passage on arc 1 page 486 and subsequently fought with Sigrun. The name temporarily transferred to the ghost "murdertouching" it, but that murderghost soon was renamed Sleipnope instead.
Floorpion
(also Floor Troll) The Troll that managed to enter the cat-tank on arc 1 page 653 by breaking through the floorboards, named for the long, pointed, segmented tail it seems to hold poised for stinging (rather than whipping) in several panels.
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Handy Moose
A monster sporting a lot of moose skulls and black human arms that Lalli met (and fought) in the mage-verse.
Hercules
Reynir's bulky (likely eldest) brother. The Cast Family Trees later stated his name as Ólafur (Árnason).
A popular but obscure fan reference which may or may not have anything to do directly with the SSSS story line. Pops up from time to time, accompanied by association with squirrel cookies and comfort blankets, which may be required by some readers during certain traumatic passages.
Meat Pod Central
The large ferroconcrete building (supposedly located in Indre By, but not yet correlated with a real-world one) that Lalli guides the cat-tank trough late in chapter eight. It contains a mostly-dead nest that Lalli checked out using his Luonto, but the passing vehicle awakens Leaftroll nonetheless.
Mechanic
Nickname of Tuuri Hotakainen, who was seen on previews before being introduced (and named) in the comic proper.
Medic
Nickname of Mikkel Madsen, who was seen on previews before being introduced (and named) in the comic proper.
Minnions
(Variations exist, e.g., "Minna's Minions") The most-often-used term for the devoted fans of Minna Sundberg's webcomics.
Miss Hearty Undead
A name given to one of the heads forming part of the Giant that attacked the Dalahästen, specifically the one that reached out for Emil, pleading for help. Named for the heart-shaped earring(s?) her deformed head is still wearing; note the matching bracelet on arc 1 page 169, too.
A commenter's interjection upon seeing Jelly Long Legs, promptly turned into an alternative name for it due to it also being a suggestive description of its shape.
Reynir's non-braided (likely eldest) sister. The Cast Family Trees later stated her name as Hildur (Árnadóttir).
Punkbruddir
Reynir's mohawk-wearing (likely mid-aged) brother. The Cast Family Trees later stated his name as Bjarni (Árnason).
Purrito
Alternate name for Derpkitty, a combination of "purr" and "burrito", arising from Reynir's tendency to wrap the kitten up in a small blanket.
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Quartet, The
The four organizers of the expedition: Trond, Taru, Siv and Torbjörn. Often expanded with a context-fitting description, as in "the Penny-Pinching Quartet" or "the Quartet of Paper Pushers".
The vehicle Tuuri mistook for the expedition's on the Öresundsbro base on arc 1 page 185 (which promptly expired on the next page).
Rootroll
The grossling the team awakened on arc 1 page 489, named for its shape being that of a bunch of huge tree roots. Later revealed to be a sjødraug and re-nicknamed "Floffy".
Introduced as a profession in the comic itself, with tasks akin to an archivist or historian, the fandom is now using the term as a synonym for those ("can the skalds tell me on which page ..."). In particular, the fan forum has a special rank of "Skald" for users who can rearrange posts, threads, and boards, but lack the powers of the standard "Admin" and "Moderator" ranks to affect users.
Skulldog
The dog with a bare skull appearing in Reynirs haven in chapter 7, believed to be the soul/spirit of Cthulhund.
Sleipnope
The murderghost that absorbed first Floffy, then a beastified horse, and thus obtained the appearance of an eight-legged horse, reminding readers of Sleipnir of Nordic myth.
The partially disintegrated articulated truck bridging the collapsed part of Knippelsbro. It actually was Lalli calling it that, not the fandom.
Sniper
Nickname of Lalli Hotakainen, who was seen on previews before being introduced (and named) in the comic proper.
Sofia
Fandom name for the (yet unnamed in canon) nanny in Emil's recurring dream of his youth home. While Emil converses in a quite lucent way with Lalli in his dreams, he apparently cannot help falling back into his bratty childhood behavior when talking to her.
Sokka
Reynir's mohawk-wearing (likely mid-aged) brother. Named after his resemblance to the Avatar:The Last Airbender character of the same name. The Cast Family Trees later stated his name as Bjarni (Árnason).
The giant that attacked the Dalahästen - or, more precisely, the appendage it managed to insert into the train. See the Dalahästen Giant page.
Squiddies
The much smaller trolls accompanying Werehouse, named for their physical appearance. Unlike Werehouse, they had to avoid the sunlight and stay in the shadows, yet they were noticeably faster pursuing Emil and Lalli.
Squirrel Cookies
A virtual gift, mainly given to newcomers in the comment sections and on the forum. They are a reference to the cookies triggering Lalli's epiphany, and usually squirrel shaped when depicted. Otherwise, the details remain unclear.
SSSStar
The six-pointed star symbol used throughout the comic, similar to a selburose
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Timbercruiser, The
A huge ship transporting Finnish timber and passengers between Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and possibly Iceland. It never received an official name, so it has an eponymic page in this wiki.
Tooth Scary
The tooth-laden troll (or possible giant) that requests Emil's attention in a rather unusual way on arc 1 page 259 - and prompted a new comments-per-day record quite easily. Note that it also has a record level of other fandom names, many of them also starting with "tooth...", like "Toothipede".
For the design, the author was reported to have used reference photos of deformed teeth and jaws - and, for the skin folds, of bulldog puppies.
Trainsaw(s)
The chainsaws mounted on the Dalahästen, occasionally referring to the entire train.
Troll Language / TrollSpeak
A fan-creation method of posting comments wHIcH prEseNTs tHE tWIsTeD yEt soMEtiMeS coGNiZanT THinKinG oF tROLls. Usually used in jest.
Tuuri
Bwaaaaaaaaaa.... (Editor's translation: A keyword that is the prime emotional button for a large part of the fandom.)
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Unflappable Train Guy
An earlier name for SMG Guy. Surprisingly, he did not earn that name for his behaviour in the fight against the giant - he resorted to his knife and received a compound fracture of that arm for a reward silently, after all - but for remaining unfazed in spite of the strange behaviour of Tuuri and Lalli before departure from Mora (pages 147-149).
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Voffgang
An intentional (see "Vóvoff") play on the onomatopoeia for the barks of Reynirs Fylgja.
Vóvoff
The Icelandic Sheepdog in Reynirs haven (actually his Fylgja), mistaking the (Icelandic) onomatopoeia of its bark on arc 1 page 322 for its name. It actually is Reynirs Fylgja.
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Wallhugger
The troll visible around the corner after Emil's run-in with Tooth Scary. Thanks to its reptiloid body and six legs, various compound descriptive names - referring to lizards, velociraptors, spiders, ants, scorpions etc. etc. - have been proposed as well.
Werehouse
The huge troll (or is it a giant?) who was ambushing in downtown Vejle until it erupted to hunt Emil and Lalli, together with numerous smaller trolls ("Squiddies"). It had partially fused with the building it resided in and "wore" a wall to protect itself from the sunlight. Lalli killed it - disabling himself in the process - when they got cornered at Vejle's harbor. In spite of its humorous nickname, its home seemed to rather be a residential building.
Word of God
Statements of Minna Sundberg about storyverse facts made outside the comic itself. Originally introduced on TV Tropes, now widely used in many fandoms.
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Ynx
Lallis luonto (which has the form of a lynx) - based on Minnas identical typo in the author's comment on arc 1 page 397.
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Zerg(ling)
Alternative name for Leaftroll, a reference to the Zerg alien species from StarCraft. The Zerg Drones share similarities with Leaftroll.
commonly found sitting atop Väinö Väänänen's head.
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