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The Gothraki Culture

Common Names

Male Names
  • Boprong
  • Celodur
  • Gelsip
  • Garqig
  • Duulum
  • Kudeb
  • Dezkim
  • Qopop
  • Karqeg
  • Zhurm
Female Names
  • Ini
  • Odulon
  • Emi
  • Alinga
  • Olngoa
  • Ana
  • Angela
  • Aruna
  • Idboza
  • Talina
Family Names
  • Warsmash
  • Ragekiller
  • Irngithion
  • Skullkiller
  • Smashchopper
  • Bullchopper
  • Battleblade
  • Battlerend
  • Warsmash
  • Bullkiller
Country Names
  • Apely
  • Fringa
  • Udoly
  • Qurelia
  • Odery
  • Aneruqa
  • Vlenge
  • Laguqia
  • Lodobia
  • Vlumo
Town Names
  • Mountaintown
  • Edalen's Bequest
  • Sword Towers
  • Sword Streams
  • Two Rocks
  • Ironvale
  • Red Valleys
  • Springglade
  • Oddozha's Boon
  • Ruqsotown

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by religious affiliation. Religious leaders are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible through marriage.

Religion

This religion is shamanistic. They come together every Wednesday for a time of meditation. Believers congregate in churches to be led in chanting by an enlightened one.

Taboos

Failing to cover one's mouth while coughing or sneezing is associated with evil spirits.

Speaking ill of authority figures is strictly 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

Meals are seen as an opportunity for storytelling, with different dishes associated with different tales or legends.

Design

Nature-inspired motifs are celebrated for their simplicity and elegance.

Music

Gothraki music has a single rhythm with a fast beat. It is loud, with two harmonies. It has a simple melody with a low pitch in a major key. Usually, it has an emotional timbre.