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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 Kothraki Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Tedrec
  • Afflin
  • Effran
  • Valikeur
  • Gudroc
  • Jeub
  • Dudrac
  • Koorem
  • Napran
  • Effrang

Female Names

  • Shelena
  • Kelenia
  • Ingala
  • Onira
  • Shelana
  • Dolonia
  • Sharona
  • Anula
  • Kalonia
  • Kilunia

Family Names

  • Oshrinb
  • Asnfurd
  • Gontelson
  • Akreham
  • Abuqmim
  • Smath
  • Ucland
  • Pengders
  • Ucfford
  • Shlitcher

Country Names

  • Uvgorion
  • Anguruta
  • Ubory
  • Ifqorion
  • Fronu
  • Inorega
  • Igery
  • Vlomi
  • Ifkelion
  • Ligobia

Town Names

  • Ilturtown
  • Tissaka's Bequest
  • Grey Mountains
  • Black Waters
  • Lakestone
  • Mountaintown
  • Asnia's Bequest
  • Eight Towers
  • Fallbend
  • Blue Barrows

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by birthright. Merchants are most highly regarded. Men are dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those born into a certain social class.

Religion

This religion is shamanistic. Regular gatherings happen once a month. At sanctuaries, pilgrims come together to seek guidance and wisdom from a priestess through ritual sacrifice.

Taboos

Failing to stand for the national anthem is considered a sign of madness.

Intermarrying with other cultures is an offense against the natural order.

Greetings

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

Meals

There are strict rules around who is allowed to eat with whom, based on social status or other factors.

Design

Abstract shapes are often customized to reflect personal tastes.

Music

Kothraki music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is quiet, with no harmony. It frequently has a wandering melody with a medium pitch in a E major key. Usually, it has a sharp timbre.