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 Celmine Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Thalim
- Therin
- Thalim
- Tríin
- Zlelin
- Balin
- Dworin
- Zlalin
- Kláin
- Qafol
Female Names
- Damlinga
- Kifura
- Qwerina
- Thaling
- Dofora
- Qoline
- Gufora
- Gefura
- Kanlima
- Terinu
Family Names
- Ingotriver
- Broadgrip
- Steeltunnel
- Gemchin
- Silverfall
- Fireriver
- Copperhill
- Silverfoot
- Onyxbane
- Steelfall
Country Names
- Nulilia
- Daruria
- Tiralia
- Omöruda
- Dirilia
- Ingoerada
- Lalulia
- Luloccia
- Ongöridha
- Delulia
Town Names
- Bronzevalley
- Copper Cliff
- Bleakrock
- Coppermountain
- Blue Hold
- Yellowmountain
- Purple Rock
- Bleak Fall
- Darkhill
- Whitebarrow
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by magical ability. Merchants are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those who are members of a certain secret society.
Religion
This religion is shamanistic. Regular gatherings happen daily. Faithful meet in chapels to engage in ritual sacrifice and hear from a mystic.
Taboos
Talking during a religious procession is a grave sin.
Eating plants is very impolite.
Whistling indoors is considered a sign of weakness.
Ingesting mind-altering substances is considered bad manners.
Failing to stand for the national anthem is forbidden.
Greetings
People greet each other by making eye contact and nodding their heads. This is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the other person’s presence.
Meals
Eating is a highly ritualized activity, with specific rules and protocols around how to serve and consume food.
Design
Images of weather events are celebrated for their simplicity and elegance.
Music
Celmine music has a single rhythm with a very slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It often has a focused melody with a medium pitch in a E Dorian key. Usually, it has a mellow timbre.