The Vogules nomadize chiefly about the Rivers Irtish, Obi, Kama, and Volga.

But as Poppy’s fictional world expanded, Pereira became embroiled in IRL controversy.

He went on, “I want to find a ‘life partner.’ With that future partner of mine, I want to shout our love and world peace from outer space.”

The tourists had slices of gjetost, a caramel-colored cheese, and krumkaker, a cannolilike pastry roll filled with lingonberry jam and whipped cream.