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 Nehen Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Yoshihade
- Narida
- Sasoke
- Sisike
- Susake
- Sasike
- Yodehate
- Yotehade
- Yoshihato
- Yoshihato
Female Names
- Saruma
- Aiko
- Ako
- Sarina
- Ketsuka
- Yora
- Kutoka
- Yurani
- Aiko
- Ako
Family Names
- Kamotke
- Aguhada
- Kannosue
- Kinnotke
- Ukahado
- Dakete
- Tagete
- Nari
- Kinnote
- Ukahita
Country Names
- Negera
- Nagaria
- Negaria
- Sakeria
- Kegati
- Mekera
- Sakatia
- Kaketi
- Megeri
- Segati
Town Names
- Monera
- Nunata
- Tigo
- Nunada
- Nonada
- Duka
- Tekyo
- Nuneda
- Genda
- Gendo
Organization
In this culture, power is determined by a merit-based system. Religious leaders are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible through a special talent or skill.
Religion
This religion is monotheistic. Every Friday they gather for teaching, followed by sharing. Devotees congregate in meeting halls to be led in ritual dance by a priest.
Taboos
Talking during a religious procession is punishable by death.
Carrying a knife or other weapon in public is against the will of the gods.
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
Food is often eaten with the hands or special utensils, rather than with conventional cutlery.
Design
Minimalist designs are popular among the young generation.
Music
Nehen music has a single rhythm with a slow beat. It is very quiet, with simple harmony. It usually has a simple melody with a low pitch in a B Locrian key. Usually, it has a sizzling timbre.