A grumpy hermit carpenter who takes in young Nikolas during a village blight. Though initially strict in training his apprentice, he gradually develops a deep paternal bond, playing a crucial role in Nikolas's upbringing.
Nikolas learns carpentry under Iisakki's demanding guidance.
After the village families can no longer support Nikolas, Iisakki takes him in and makes him his apprentice carpenter.
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