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 Gerarion Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Irmirion
- Ontíril
- Unguminpu
- Ondóril
- Ontáril
- Olbelang
- Antóril
- Eminunqo
- Irmurion
- Enúlion
Female Names
- Birgen
- Fulgen
- Urwen
- Izelme
- Andomiel
- Urunge
- Ulunga
- Orwen
- Ulgalanga
- Orongwe
Family Names
- Dawncrown
- Greenwalker
- Nightwalker
- Summerblossom
- Nightguard
- Summersong
- Greenstar
- Dawnbell
- Whitecrown
- Duskbell
Country Names
- Arindur
- Elmerion
- Urangtur
- Almiel
- Urangdur
- Olkilam
- Karorion
- Elmarion
- Irinóre
- Ondíril
Town Names
- Ormarion
- Tarothion
- Oranére
- Undíne
- Ondéne
- Orbelem
- Ormiel
- Parathion
- Ergalan
- Ondéril
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by birthright. Merchants are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is possible through hard work and determination alone.
Religion
This religion is shamanistic. Regular gatherings happen once a week. Devotees gather in sanctuaries for teachings and discussions.
Taboos
Refusing to take part in a feast or celebration is taboo.
Failing to remove shoes before entering a home is against the will of the gods.
Failing to stand for the national anthem is associated with evil spirits.
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
Certain dishes or ingredients are believed to enhance or suppress specific emotions, and are consumed accordingly.
Design
Triangles are influenced by the latest fashion trends.
Music
Gerarion music has a single rhythm with a very slow beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It commonly has a simple melody with a low pitch in a B pentatonic major key. Usually, it has a resonant timbre.