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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 Goelmienen Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Ufflon
  • Golzeb
  • Udieron
  • Okoorang
  • Piiren
  • Affrom
  • Darshad
  • Korsid
  • Varokil
  • Koeshkung

Female Names

  • Omira
  • Ongula
  • Orena
  • Elngua
  • Acnaa
  • Eena
  • Keronia
  • Yma
  • Tassaka
  • Egnoa

Family Names

  • Edraham
  • Ilngithion
  • Shlitcher
  • Pamdels
  • Gundelson
  • Opraham
  • Icland
  • Olngothion
  • Otirngon
  • Smeth

Country Names

  • Uqily
  • Idary
  • Liqagia
  • Tureria
  • Ulória
  • Ragipia
  • Omarita
  • Lopepia
  • Flonu
  • Ufterion

Town Names

  • Nighthaven
  • Silverford
  • Foneend
  • Ironglade
  • Purple Mountains
  • Qissoca's Bequest
  • Ten Waters
  • Ironkeep
  • Black Streams
  • Zumaford

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by religious affiliation. Warriors are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those who are part of a certain racial or ethnic group.

Religion

This religion is monotheistic. Regular gatherings happen daily. Join believers at community centers for ritual sacrifice and fellowship with a mystic.

Taboos

Socializing with the other sex is very impolite.

Pointing the soles of one's feet at someone is seen as a threat to social order.

Wearing shoes on a bed or table is forbidden.

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

Meals are seen as an opportunity for storytelling, with different dishes associated with different tales or legends.

Design

Industrial design elements are created using traditional techniques.

Music

Goelmienen music has a single rhythm with a very fast beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It often has a wandering melody with a high pitch in a E major key. Usually, it has a tinkling timbre.