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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 Toelmin Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Dongd
  • Lirver
  • Bunlo
  • Burgir
  • Dodaq
  • Todit
  • Braddef
  • Kumq
  • Pinre
  • Burgir

Female Names

  • Edangi
  • Dodemu
  • Iethne
  • Snuvlano
  • Shunaddi
  • Etani
  • Podi
  • Opama
  • Snaframo
  • Uathne

Family Names

  • Jewelwoosher
  • Goldbopper
  • Dustbopper
  • Copperseeder
  • Silverhammer
  • Agatetinker
  • Wirebiter
  • Jetbopper
  • Onyxpopper
  • Sapphirebrander

Country Names

  • Ledikkia
  • Terilia
  • Rotekkia
  • Engiredha
  • Eneradha
  • Imiluda
  • Laleccia
  • Elória
  • Emeradha
  • Ingeuradha

Town Names

  • Bleak Hold
  • Black Rock
  • Purple Barrow
  • Dark Ridge
  • Grey Hold
  • Redridge
  • Bronze Ridge
  • Grey Tower
  • Steel Tower
  • Greyhill

Organization

In this culture, power is shared among multiple groups. 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 polytheistic. Qedemu is the Queen of the Gods. Every Monday they gather for prayer, followed by fellowship. Pilgrims congregate in community centers to be led in prayer by a spiritual guide.

Taboos

Wearing revealing clothing is seen as unclean.

Sitting in a higher chair than someone of higher status is highly offensive.

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

Certain foods are only eaten during specific times of the year, such as during religious holidays or seasonal celebrations.

Design

Maximalist designs are considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

Music

Toelmin music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is loud, with no harmony. It often has a focused melody with a high pitch in a A major key. Usually, it has an airy timbre.