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Culture Generator

This generator lets you create fantasy cultures.

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The Tölmenin Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Qemli
  • Kefur
  • Purin
  • Bonli
  • Tirin
  • Qolin
  • Qemli
  • Dufir
  • Banli
  • Koful

Female Names

  • Kwerina
  • Qerina
  • Shririna
  • Tharin
  • Pefila
  • Gwurina
  • Dafura
  • Qirine
  • Zhlolina
  • Kwolina

Family Names

  • Rubyhill
  • Firefoot
  • Oakmountain
  • Ingotbane
  • Steelgrip
  • Rockhill
  • Broadbane
  • Onyxbeard
  • Rubychin
  • Rubyfall

Country Names

  • Orória
  • Lolekkia
  • Aléria
  • Loraria
  • Derulia
  • Naleria
  • Omörada
  • Rideccia
  • Umoeladha
  • Orória

Town Names

  • Whitehill
  • Brassvalley
  • Greycliff
  • Yellow Hollow
  • Brass Cliff
  • Greendelve
  • Deepmountain
  • Dark Hold
  • Darkbarrow
  • Deep Valley

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by popularity or public opinion. 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 shamanistic. Regular gatherings happen daily. Devotees unite at sanctuaries for ritual sacrifice and to learn from a minister.

Taboos

Failing to offer a seat to an elder or pregnant woman is associated with evil spirits.

Socializing with the other sex is a violation of ancestral traditions.

Wasting food is considered disrespectful to elders.

Drinking alcohol is considered a sign of madness.

Greetings

People bow with their right hand placed over their heart as a greeting. This is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the other person’s importance.

Meals

Eating is a competitive activity, with challenges and contests centered around how much or how quickly one can consume.

Design

Bright, vibrant colors are influenced by the latest fashion trends.

Music

Tölmenin music has a single rhythm with a very slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It usually has a focused melody with a medium pitch in a D major key. Usually, it has a bright timbre.