Iron Arachne
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 Erandur Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Karathien
- Elkeron
- Iriníre
- Elkelom
- Elmarion
- Entúril
- Urborim
- Enaninge
- Irniel
- Ingomangke
Female Names
- Ildurunga
- Ulwen
- Elonwa
- Orién
- Ilién
- Irimga
- Eshalme
- Calgen
- Ungdamiel
- Yirwen
Family Names
- Ordilom
- Urbiram
- Irtirang
- Winterblossom
- Windwatcher
- Greenwatcher
- Ortirem
- Oldaram
- Whitewalker
- Skyguard
Country Names
- Undóril
- Urnulion
- Irunére
- Eranpur
- Kerathion
- Ondíne
- Amimimge
- Amimumtu
- Karethion
- Elmiel
Town Names
- Urompur
- Onárion
- Olmerion
- Ireníre
- Indúne
- Almiel
- Ondúne
- Elmarion
- Taruthion
- Endíne
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by military might. Craftsmen are most highly regarded. Men are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through joining a particular profession or guild.
Religion
This religion reveres a particular animal or natural object as a spiritual emblem. Regular gatherings happen once a week. At churches, believers come together to seek guidance and wisdom from an enlightened one through communion.
Taboos
Playing music in public is a violation of sacred laws.
Crossing one's legs in public is an offense against the natural order.
Wearing bright colors during a period of mourning is very impolite.
Intermarrying with other cultures is associated with witchcraft and sorcery.
Failing to hold the door open for someone is a violation of cultural norms.
Greetings
A formal greeting involves a deep bow from the waist, with the head touching the floor. This greeting is used for people of much higher status, like a king or queen.
Meals
The presentation of food is highly valued, and elaborate, intricate arrangements are created for important meals.
Design
Whimsical design elements are incorporated into everyday objects.
Music
Erandur music has a single rhythm with a very fast beat. It is loud, with no harmony. It frequently has a chaotic melody with a high pitch in a A pentatonic major key. Usually, it has a silky timbre.