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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 Telmenen Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Kadric
  • Kikod
  • Kalpag
  • Puubak
  • Zhirnbak
  • Tidroc
  • Zelloing
  • Ikdir
  • Palqis
  • Ukpar

Female Names

  • Anila
  • Ofngaa
  • Oderen
  • Iringa
  • Udelan
  • Apmea
  • Odoron
  • Bududj
  • Iknia
  • Odorin

Family Names

  • Fearchopper
  • Waraxe
  • Grogblade
  • Upklind
  • Smashfist
  • Iepsburg
  • Skullfist
  • Serrier
  • Breakrend
  • Uitsburg

Country Names

  • Flano
  • Ufpurion
  • Vrumo
  • Libudia
  • Qoluria
  • Keraria
  • Flangu
  • Imirida
  • Lopegia
  • Qiralia

Town Names

  • Silvermeet
  • Riverstead
  • Bitlam's Folly
  • Dead Valleys
  • Dead Falls
  • Springgale
  • Zurnkek's Bequest
  • Vongaglade
  • Autumnglade
  • Fallbend

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by military might. Religious leaders are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible through religious conversion.

Religion

This religion is monotheistic. Their gatherings happen quarterly at the chapel and feature worship, fellowship, and food/drink. Followers gather in synagogues for ritual music.

Taboos

A gift of red fruit is considered an act of treachery.

Drinking alcohol alone is a violation of sacred laws.

Greetings

People greet each other by making eye contact and nodding their heads. This is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the other person’s presence.

Meals

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

Design

Maximalist designs are a hallmark of the local design aesthetic.

Music

Telmenen music has a single rhythm with a very slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It frequently has a chaotic melody with a medium pitch in a E minor key. Usually, it has a tinkling timbre.