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Tools for procedural generation of content for tabletop role-playing games

Culture Generator

This generator lets you create fantasy cultures.

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The Goody Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Todaq
  • Bengri
  • Golgu
  • Pemle
  • Gangle
  • Blotbof
  • Werver
  • Dergol
  • Dungt
  • Halver

Female Names

  • Deta
  • Channa
  • Epanga
  • Shanuddi
  • Midli
  • Tibe
  • Otani
  • Opangi
  • Chunna
  • Metli

Family Names

  • Rubybiter
  • Agatetrader
  • Onyxdropper
  • Silverwatcher
  • Jetcharmer
  • Rubycharmer
  • Gembiter
  • Jadetinker
  • Diamondpopper
  • Goldsweeper

Country Names

  • Emoeridha
  • Riteccia
  • Ungeuleda
  • Loleccia
  • Erária
  • Daruria
  • Ridikkia
  • Uléria
  • Terulia
  • Dalalia

Town Names

  • Steel Mountain
  • Deep Peak
  • Brassridge
  • Bronze Rock
  • Blue Hold
  • Brass Mountain
  • Brass Hill
  • Ironvalley
  • Bleakvalley
  • Whitetower

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by popularity or public opinion. Intellectuals are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through joining a particular profession or guild.

Religion

This religion is shamanistic. Regular gatherings happen once a week. At churches, believers come together to seek guidance and wisdom from an oracle through ritual sacrifice.

Taboos

Refusing to take part in a feast or celebration is a violation of cultural norms.

Not addressing someone by their proper title is believed to bring misfortune.

Intermarrying with other races is a violation of cultural norms.

Crossing one's legs in public is believed to bring harm to others.

Greetings

People greet each other by making eye contact and nodding their heads. This is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the other person’s presence.

Meals

Eating is a highly ritualized activity, with specific rules and protocols around how to serve and consume food.

Design

Bold, contrasting colors are used in ceremonial and festive contexts.

Music

Goody music has a single rhythm with a slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It often has a simple melody with a medium pitch in a G pentatonic major key. Usually, it has an emotional timbre.