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 Kothraki Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Zhengazhenk
- Qeliqlos
- Bilbak
- Gurmo
- Kalno
- Duliqrus
- Sanggushenk
- Borbak
- Epulkert
- Dalngo
Female Names
- Pearl
- Metolqard
- Klosdon
- Teongy
- Tearl
- Pearl
- Oeerenda
- Moteltart
- Öorenta
- Iilingpa
Family Names
- Longbottom
- Crazetooth
- Greasedale
- Puddingbottom
- Crazehouse
- Oilstench
- Bigtooth
- Longbelly
- Bigbelly
- Wanderface
Country Names
- Erúria
- Oneliba
- Ratupia
- Qoruria
- Frongu
- Ovderion
- Ivgilion
- Toleria
- Flime
- Diruria
Town Names
- Black Ridges
- Nine Falls
- Green Ridges
- Eight Waters
- Five Trees
- Seven Mountains
- Black Mountains
- Ten Waters
- Four Valleys
- Blue Hollows
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by birthright. Craftsmen are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through political connections.
Religion
This religion is polytheistic. Tearl is the Queen of the Gods. Regular gatherings happen once a month. Worshippers gather in mosques for communion.
Taboos
Drinking alcohol is considered bad manners.
Leaving a door open is a violation of ancestral traditions.
Drinking alcohol alone is considered very bad luck.
Carrying a knife or other weapon in public is against the will of the gods.
Greetings
People bow with their right hand placed over their heart as a greeting. This is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the other person’s importance.
Meals
There are strict rules around who is allowed to eat with whom, based on social status or other factors.
Design
Geometric shapes are a status symbol among the wealthy.
Music
Kothraki music has a single rhythm with a very fast beat. It is very quiet, with simple harmony. It often has a complex melody with a high pitch in a C major key. Usually, it has a sibilant timbre.