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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 Toermenön Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Qworin
  • Perin
  • Gufur
  • Gwulin
  • Berin
  • Difer
  • Tharim
  • Qunli
  • Dalin
  • Thulin

Female Names

  • Bimlima
  • Srerina
  • Thiling
  • Tafila
  • Gafura
  • Donlima
  • Therim
  • Porina
  • Zlolina
  • Kafura

Family Names

  • Oakbrewer
  • Jetfoot
  • Ingothill
  • Rockchin
  • Opalbeard
  • Jewelhill
  • Ingotchin
  • Onyxhammer
  • Jewelfall
  • Battleriver

Country Names

  • Ilúria
  • Amoelada
  • Teliria
  • Roliccia
  • Elária
  • Omoereda
  • Ranoccia
  • Iréria
  • Rilokkia
  • Tireria

Town Names

  • Grey Hollow
  • Green Fall
  • Blue Ridge
  • Purple Valley
  • Black Barrow
  • Whiterock
  • Dark Valley
  • Brass Cliff
  • Black Hold
  • Brasshold

Organization

In this culture, power is divided between two opposing groups. Merchants are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through marriage.

Religion

This religion centers around shamans who interact with the spirit world. Regular gatherings happen once a week. Zealots gather in mosques for ritual sacrifice.

Taboos

Wasting food is considered a sign of weakness.

A gift of red fruit is associated with evil spirits.

Wearing clothing of the opposite gender is a grave sin.

Crossing one's legs in public is considered very bad luck.

Baring skin other than the face in public is forbidden.

Greetings

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

Meals

The presentation of food is highly valued, and elaborate, intricate arrangements are created for important meals.

Design

Representations of family events are used in ceremonial and festive contexts.

Music

Toermenön music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is very quiet, with simple harmony. It usually has a focused melody with a low pitch in a B pentatonic minor key. Usually, it has a brilliant timbre.