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Culture Generator

This generator lets you create fantasy cultures.

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The Nikeni Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Yodehito
  • Susuke
  • Soseke
  • Yohahate
  • Yoshihade
  • Norito
  • Genji
  • Genge
  • Genji
  • Yoshihito

Female Names

  • Kuteki
  • Aiko
  • Ketoka
  • Ako
  • Saya
  • Ako
  • Yara
  • Ako
  • Aiko
  • Yoruna

Family Names

  • Mara
  • Dagete
  • Isani
  • Izuni
  • Ukuhida
  • Nari
  • Nora
  • Gannota
  • Ukahito
  • Dagete

Country Names

  • Kegera
  • Mekaria
  • Nekaria
  • Kegera
  • Sekati
  • Negari
  • Nageri
  • Mekara
  • Mageri
  • Kagera

Town Names

  • Noneta
  • Nanera
  • Toga
  • Nenpora
  • Menkori
  • Tego
  • Kanto
  • Mankori
  • Muneda
  • Takya

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by wealth. Religious leaders are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through political connections.

Religion

This religion is monotheistic. They gather annually at the mosque for reflection and fellowship. Believers gather in synagogues for ritual music.

Taboos

Failing to hold the door open for someone is considered disrespectful to elders.

Drinking alcohol is associated with witchcraft and sorcery.

A gift of red fruit is considered a sign of weakness.

Speaking ill of authority figures is considered bad manners.

Refusing to participate in a religious ritual is a violation of ancestral traditions.

Greetings

The greeting involves placing a hand over one's heart and bowing slightly. This is a sign of respect and trust.

Meals

Most meals are accompanied by a wide variety of small side dishes.

Design

Organic shapes are believed to have mystical or spiritual significance.

Music

Nikeni music has a single rhythm with a fast beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It commonly has a focused melody with a high pitch in a E Dorian key. Usually, it has a vibrant timbre.