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 Negumi Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Ganke
- Kange
- Yoshihide
- Naruta
- Maruda
- Sasake
- Kanje
- Ganke
- Narita
- Yoshihato
Female Names
- Sare
- Yurini
- Yoruna
- Saya
- Aiko
- Katoka
- Saru
- Aiko
- Sarini
- Sarumi
Family Names
- Mari
- Ukuhido
- Nara
- Izami
- Isumi
- Izuni
- Mori
- Uguhado
- Nori
- Mori
Country Names
- Makara
- Segata
- Kakeria
- Negeri
- Kagari
- Nageria
- Makeri
- Kageta
- Mekaria
- Magara
Town Names
- Kenta
- Monara
- Dogo
- Mengoro
- Maneda
- Tikyo
- Gendo
- Maneta
- Tugo
- Diga
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by military might. Craftsmen are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through marriage.
Religion
This religion is shamanistic. Their community meets weekly for sermon at sunset. At community centers, pilgrims come together for ritual sacrifice led by a minister.
Taboos
Sitting with one's legs apart in public is considered bad manners.
Eating human flesh is associated with evil spirits.
Speaking during religious practices is shunned by society.
Failing to offer a seat to an elder or pregnant woman is associated with witchcraft and sorcery.
Greetings
People touch the palms of their hands and then their foreheads when greeting. The gesture is meant to symbolize that the person is offering their thoughts and heart to the other person.
Meals
Meals are served in large common vessels and each person is expected to serve themselves.
Design
Squares and right angles are influenced by the latest fashion trends.
Music
Negumi music has a single rhythm with a very slow beat. It is quiet, with simple harmony. It often has a simple melody with a medium pitch in a C major key. Usually, it has a tinkling timbre.