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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 Potraki Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Dagran
  • Tespang
  • Ubgul
  • Igirung
  • Pizpung
  • Qeelun
  • Gookak
  • Lolluong
  • Sherntak
  • Kib

Female Names

  • Orina
  • Surena
  • Telinia
  • Ottozha
  • Poruna
  • Attusa
  • Ibbozha
  • Qaronia
  • Akbiza
  • Odiren

Family Names

  • Teilor
  • Warblade
  • Ragekiller
  • Fightrend
  • Breakaxe
  • Ragerend
  • Skullchopper
  • Bullkiller
  • Rageblade
  • Ragerend

Country Names

  • Utuly
  • Qalalia
  • Eftolion
  • Ogiry
  • Obury
  • Evkerion
  • OrĂ³ria
  • Edory
  • Avpilion
  • Ongilopa

Town Names

  • Atbeza's Boon
  • Anu's Repose
  • Dead Valleys
  • Peptoz's Haven
  • Sword Falls
  • Springhaven
  • Elgolarm
  • Skybend
  • Springmeet
  • Riverford

Organization

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

Religion

This religion is shamanistic. Their community meets bi-weekly for teaching at sunset. Pilgrims unite at sanctuaries for ritual music and to learn from a shaman.

Taboos

Interrupting someone while they are speaking is punishable by law.

Wearing bright colors during a period of mourning is considered a sign of weakness.

Eating animals is considered disrespectful to elders.

Eating plants is punishable by death.

Ingesting mind-altering substances is punishable by death.

Greetings

A hug and kiss on each cheek is common among friends and family. In formal situations, a handshake is more appropriate.

Meals

Meals are often accompanied by music, dance, or other forms of performance art.

Design

Triangles are influenced by the latest fashion trends.

Music

Potraki music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is loud, with no harmony. It frequently has a complex melody with a medium pitch in a E major key. Usually, it has a sharp-edged timbre.