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 Aini Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Susoke
- Yohahito
- Kenge
- Yohahate
- Yoshihato
- Susake
- Kengi
- Kanje
- Genki
- Sosoke
Female Names
- Sayu
- Yura
- Yorani
- Ako
- Ako
- Katoki
- Yorami
- Katsuka
- Keteki
- Kateki
Family Names
- Kamosuke
- Izumi
- Nari
- Mari
- Dakecha
- Ganosuke
- Mora
- Akahido
- Izumi
- Takeche
Country Names
- Kekata
- Sakara
- Kakari
- Kekari
- Negera
- Nekera
- Negeri
- Sagatia
- Segeta
- Negera
Town Names
- Tikya
- Nenkora
- Nangora
- Mankora
- Genda
- Nanpori
- Nanpori
- Muneda
- Teko
- Menkoro
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by age. Intellectuals are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible through a special talent or skill.
Religion
This religion is shamanistic. They come together every Tuesday for a time of ritual. At meeting halls, zealots come together to seek guidance and wisdom from a community leader through ritual sacrifice.
Taboos
Failing to offer a drink to a visitor is a grave sin.
Wearing bright colors during a period of mourning is punishable by death.
Failing to ask for permission before taking a photo is considered disrespectful to elders.
Mentioning the dead is forbidden.
Not covering one's head in public is punishable by law.
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
Eating is a highly social activity, and meals often last for several hours as people linger and chat over food and drink.
Design
Intricate geometric patterns are often customized to reflect personal tastes.
Music
Aini music has a single rhythm with a fast beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It commonly has a simple melody with a high pitch in a G Lydian key. Usually, it has a smooth timbre.