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 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
- Orória
- 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.