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 Akary Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Qungli
- Dalver
- Dodiq
- Gengli
- Dodap
- Wharver
- Qerwhe
- Tungb
- Karwhir
- Bropkuf
Female Names
- Teda
- Oathne
- Chenna
- Adana
- Poqo
- Snevruni
- Chinna
- Etangi
- Shuneddi
- Oathne
Family Names
- Copperhammer
- Ironwinker
- Jetpopper
- Coppersweeper
- Silverworker
- Goldworker
- Gemmallet
- Silverbrander
- Diamondbiter
- Ironcharmer
Country Names
- Runoccia
- Uréria
- Erúria
- Linikkia
- Ungiledha
- Omeuledha
- Umoeludha
- Rutakkia
- Teruria
- Runeccia
Town Names
- Redbarrow
- Blackrock
- Blacktower
- Bronzevalley
- Greencliff
- Ironvalley
- Blackpeak
- Deephollow
- Copper Delve
- Greyridge
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by wealth. Craftsmen are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through a special talent or skill.
Religion
This religion has several gods. Todab is the King of the Gods. Regular gatherings happen once a week. Worshippers congregate in community centers to be led in sacrament by a wise elder.
Taboos
Laughing loudly in public is a violation of cultural norms.
Wearing revealing clothing is taboo.
Giving a gift with one hand is a grave sin.
Interrupting someone while they are speaking is shunned by society.
Not sharing food with others is a grave sin.
Greetings
People show respect by kissing the hands of the person they are greeting. This is often done when greeting older people or those of higher social status.
Meals
A common custom to welcome a new person to a community is to serve them a special dish at a meal in their honor.
Design
Nature-inspired motifs are celebrated for their simplicity and elegance.
Music
Akary music has a single rhythm with a slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It frequently has a simple melody with a high pitch in a C Dorian key. Usually, it has a smooth timbre.