Handmade on Vancouver Island, these hand-painted and varnish-sealed Resin Viking Compass coasters and trivet 5-piece set is a distinctive product. Coaster size: 4.5 inches, Trivet size: 7.5 inches. Priced at $40. The Viking Compass is a symbolic representation consisting of two distinct parts. The Vegvisir, rooted in Icelandic history, comprises eight rune staves and is revered as a protective emblem. Historically, it is believed that this symbol guided Vikings through perilous waters, ensuring their safe return. The Vegvisir is surrounded by runic symbols, which, apart from being an ancient writing system, were believed to hold mystical powers and symbolic meanings. The fusion of these elements has been commonly referred to as the Viking Compass or Nordic Compass.