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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 Nehen Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Yoshihade
  • Narida
  • Sasoke
  • Sisike
  • Susake
  • Sasike
  • Yodehate
  • Yotehade
  • Yoshihato
  • Yoshihato

Female Names

  • Saruma
  • Aiko
  • Ako
  • Sarina
  • Ketsuka
  • Yora
  • Kutoka
  • Yurani
  • Aiko
  • Ako

Family Names

  • Kamotke
  • Aguhada
  • Kannosue
  • Kinnotke
  • Ukahado
  • Dakete
  • Tagete
  • Nari
  • Kinnote
  • Ukahita

Country Names

  • Negera
  • Nagaria
  • Negaria
  • Sakeria
  • Kegati
  • Mekera
  • Sakatia
  • Kaketi
  • Megeri
  • Segati

Town Names

  • Monera
  • Nunata
  • Tigo
  • Nunada
  • Nonada
  • Duka
  • Tekyo
  • Nuneda
  • Genda
  • Gendo

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by a merit-based system. Religious leaders are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible through a special talent or skill.

Religion

This religion is monotheistic. Every Friday they gather for teaching, followed by sharing. Devotees congregate in meeting halls to be led in ritual dance by a priest.

Taboos

Talking during a religious procession is punishable by death.

Carrying a knife or other weapon in public is against the will of the gods.

Greetings

People bow with their right hand placed over their heart as a greeting. This is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the other person’s importance.

Meals

Food is often eaten with the hands or special utensils, rather than with conventional cutlery.

Design

Minimalist designs are popular among the young generation.

Music

Nehen music has a single rhythm with a slow beat. It is very quiet, with simple harmony. It usually has a simple melody with a low pitch in a B Locrian key. Usually, it has a sizzling timbre.