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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 Bölmie Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Hirver
  • Wolver
  • Telge
  • Tonglo
  • Bolger
  • Wharver
  • Konk
  • Bonra
  • Gemlu
  • Bimro

Female Names

  • Euthne
  • Opana
  • Shiniddi
  • Atami
  • Dodungu
  • Eithne
  • Adangi
  • Channa
  • Iothne
  • Aethne

Family Names

  • Wirewinker
  • Goldbopper
  • Jadechest
  • Ironshaper
  • Sapphiretrader
  • Pelletmallet
  • Rubybrander
  • Upsgims
  • Pelletpopper
  • Sapphirehammer

Country Names

  • Larolia
  • Neroria
  • Imoerodha
  • Rilikkia
  • Iríria
  • Erória
  • Oréria
  • Dalalia
  • Nelolia
  • Noliria

Town Names

  • Deepbarrow
  • Bronze Rock
  • Brass Barrow
  • Grey Hollow
  • Blue Tower
  • Redmountain
  • Brasshill
  • Copperhill
  • Brass Delve
  • Bleaktower

Organization

In this culture, power is shared among multiple groups. Landowners 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. They come together every Thursday for a time of prayer. Followers meet in sanctuaries to engage in communion and hear from a prophet.

Taboos

Socializing with the other sex is seen as a threat to social order.

Baring skin other than the face in public is a violation of sacred laws.

Carrying a knife or other weapon in public is seen as sacrilegious.

Greetings

Nose rubbing is customary. Two people rub their noses together as a sign of respect.

Meals

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

Design

Stylized images of animals are celebrated for their simplicity and elegance.

Music

Bölmie music has a single rhythm with a fast beat. It is quiet, with simple harmony. It commonly has a simple melody with a medium pitch in a G major key. Usually, it has a mellow timbre.