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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 Aini Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Narito
  • Yodehido
  • Sosoke
  • Narita
  • Kenji
  • Marita
  • Kanke
  • Morito
  • Kanje
  • Narida

Female Names

  • Kudeki
  • Sare
  • Katsuki
  • Ako
  • Yorima
  • Yoruma
  • Aiko
  • Sayi
  • Aiko
  • Yora

Family Names

  • Ginnotka
  • Ukuhato
  • Izuni
  • Nori
  • Mari
  • Ganotka
  • Ugahido
  • Mori
  • Kannosuke
  • Kinnotke

Country Names

  • Mekera
  • Segatia
  • Kakeria
  • Makara
  • Kegati
  • Nekara
  • Mageria
  • Segeri
  • Negeria
  • Makari

Town Names

  • Tego
  • Ganto
  • Taga
  • Dikya
  • Kanta
  • Togo
  • Dokyo
  • Genda
  • Dako
  • Naneda

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by educational attainment. Warriors are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is possible through hard work and determination alone.

Religion

This religion is shamanistic. Regular gatherings happen daily. Worshippers unite at shrines for prayer and to learn from a community leader.

Taboos

Failing to stand for the national anthem is highly offensive.

Playing music in public is seen as a form of blasphemy.

Greetings

A hug and kiss on each cheek is common among friends and family. In formal situations, a handshake is more appropriate.

Meals

Eating is a highly social activity, and meals often last for several hours as people linger and chat over food and drink.

Design

Images of food are a status symbol among the wealthy.

Music

Aini music has a single rhythm with a slow beat. It is very loud, with no harmony. It commonly has a focused melody with a high pitch in a F pentatonic minor key. Usually, it has a warm timbre.