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 Pothraki Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Zhemwushenk
- Bulbek
- Uparbirt
- Eparkirt
- Zhumgesenk
- Barakras
- Tarapris
- Wamflat
- Koppungk
- Zhemwhashenk
Female Names
- Delinda
- Oeoremta
- Ealinda
- Tearl
- Dlusdim
- Mipaldirp
- Pearl
- Mitulpurt
- Pelingda
- Gefena
Family Names
- Greasetooth
- Bighouse
- Underbelly
- Oilnose
- Bigfoot
- Hairynose
- Oldbottom
- Hairystench
- Greasebelly
- Longbelly
Country Names
- Evgilion
- Flane
- Koruria
- Radegia
- Fleni
- Radeqia
- Frangi
- Ifporion
- Qerolia
- Balelia
Town Names
- Green Towers
- Twin Trees
- Two Falls
- Black Rocks
- Five Barrows
- Four Rivers
- Yellow Hollows
- Red Cliffs
- Triple Cliffs
- Triple Ridges
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by military might. Intellectuals are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those who are part of a certain racial or ethnic group.
Religion
This religion is polytheistic. Pappemk is the King of the Gods. Their gatherings occur monthly, bringing followers together for ritual. Faithful unite at mosques for structured recitation and to learn from a prophet.
Taboos
Carrying a knife or other weapon in public is seen as unclean.
Talking during a religious procession is forbidden.
Greetings
People touch the palms of their hands and then their foreheads when greeting. The gesture is meant to symbolize that the person is offering their thoughts and heart to the other person.
Meals
Certain foods are only eaten during specific times of the year, such as during religious holidays or seasonal celebrations.
Design
Whimsical design elements are incorporated into everyday objects.
Music
Pothraki music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is quiet, with simple harmony. It usually has a simple melody with a high pitch in a F Phrygian key. Usually, it has a sizzling timbre.