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 Ela Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Yotehato
- Norada
- Kenge
- Kange
- Yohahato
- Kanke
- Yodehito
- Saseke
- Moruto
- Yodehate
Female Names
- Sari
- Yora
- Yuri
- Yorama
- Yuruma
- Ketsuki
- Yurama
- Sayi
- Aiko
- Kudeka
Family Names
- Izami
- Takeche
- Kinnotke
- Mora
- Ginnosuke
- Ginnosua
- Izami
- Izami
- Isani
- Nora
Country Names
- Kakatia
- Negeria
- Kakara
- Sekati
- Nageri
- Mekera
- Makeri
- Sakati
- Nageri
- Sageria
Town Names
- Doka
- Toko
- Naneda
- Gento
- Kanta
- Toga
- Dokyo
- Nankoro
- Deko
- Tukyo
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by educational attainment. Religious leaders are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those who are members of a certain secret society.
Religion
This religion is monotheistic. They gather bi-weekly at the synagogue for sermon and food and drink. Devotees meet in churches to engage in prayer and hear from a priest.
Taboos
Discussing sex in public is associated with evil spirits.
Laughing loudly in public is punishable by law.
Not offering condolences to someone who has experienced a loss is considered disrespectful to elders.
Refusing to take part in a feast or celebration is believed to bring harm to others.
Greetings
In casual situations like with friends, waving is a common greeting. Formal situations require slight bowing and recitation of a ritual greeting.
Meals
Food is often preserved or fermented to allow for long-term storage and to add unique flavors and textures.
Design
Nature-inspired motifs are used in ceremonial and festive contexts.
Music
Ela music has a single rhythm with a very fast beat. It is quiet, with no harmony. It usually has a chaotic melody with a high pitch in a B chromatic key. Usually, it has a whispering timbre.