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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 Geurmy Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Burbe
  • Odolbort
  • Buppun
  • Birba
  • Bulbu
  • Whongvlap
  • Teridlum
  • Koreqrong
  • Udilgirt
  • Barotlam

Female Names

  • Kelinda
  • Deony
  • Miporbert
  • Dearl
  • Ialamta
  • Peomy
  • Mapirkelt
  • Pofina
  • Öaromda
  • Brospem

Family Names

  • Puddifoot
  • Hogwort
  • Oakbottom
  • Proudbelly
  • Hogpen
  • Hornbelly
  • Longhouse
  • Proudhouse
  • Oldfoot
  • Wanderwood

Country Names

  • Engöladha
  • Luticcia
  • Laleria
  • Lateccia
  • Nuriria
  • Daruria
  • Ineuledha
  • Olária
  • Anörida
  • Rodoccia

Town Names

  • Springwood
  • Summertop
  • Summer Glade
  • Goldlodge
  • Springtop
  • Jollyshire
  • Summer Shire
  • Warmhaven
  • Spring Lodge
  • Better Shire

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by religious affiliation. Warriors are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those who are part of a certain racial or ethnic group.

Religion

This religion is shamanistic. Their community meets quarterly for teaching at midday. Followers unite at chapels for communion and to learn from a priest.

Taboos

Failing to remove shoes before entering a home is forbidden.

Wearing bright colors during a period of mourning is associated with evil spirits.

Speaking ill of authority figures is considered an act of treachery.

Greetings

A hug and kiss on each cheek is common among friends and family. In formal situations, a handshake is more appropriate.

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 created using traditional techniques.

Music

Geurmy music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is quiet, with no harmony. It usually has a focused melody with a low pitch in a A pentatonic minor key. Usually, it has a piercing timbre.