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 Ainu Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Yotehite
- Kenge
- Morado
- Norida
- Sasoke
- Morato
- Siseke
- Yohahate
- Morido
- Sisuke
Female Names
- Sari
- Saruna
- Aiko
- Keteka
- Saro
- Saro
- Ako
- Yari
- Yoruni
- Yori
Family Names
- Akuhita
- Isami
- Tageta
- Aguhida
- Nora
- Uguhada
- Mori
- Izami
- Dakete
- Mori
Country Names
- Megara
- Saketa
- Kegata
- Sakati
- Nagara
- Nagara
- Segeria
- Nageria
- Nekeri
- Magera
Town Names
- Nonada
- Tuka
- Doka
- Ganto
- Tugo
- Nenpora
- Dokyo
- Ganta
- Nanara
- Muneda
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by magical ability. Religious leaders are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those who are members of a certain secret society.
Religion
This religion is polytheistic. Yora is the Queen of the Gods. Their community meets monthly for sermon at sunrise. Disciples meet in churches to engage in worship and hear from a community leader.
Taboos
Refusing to take part in a feast or celebration is associated with evil spirits.
Not saying "please" or "thank you" when appropriate is considered disrespectful to elders.
Greetings
Bowing is customary. The person of lower status bows lower, though both bow.
Meals
Certain dishes are believed to have specific health or medicinal benefits, and are consumed for this reason.
Design
Bold, contrasting colors are considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
Music
Ainu music has a single rhythm with a fast beat. It is very quiet, with simple harmony. It frequently has a simple melody with a high pitch in a G minor key. Usually, it has a nasal timbre.