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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 Birmienen Culture

Common Names

Male Names

  • Toblen
  • Eqkel
  • Offram
  • Pidroc
  • Tesgang
  • Qurshaq
  • Niprin
  • Paarong
  • Teshtum
  • Qoolang

Female Names

  • Olina
  • Seluna
  • Bossaca
  • Iduroon
  • Zholina
  • Qissaka
  • Adorin
  • Oonga
  • Erona
  • Eena

Family Names

  • Yzdlönd
  • Boelor
  • Aqolnging
  • Uqammum
  • Agolnun
  • Sngeth
  • Smoth
  • Smoth
  • Ooksberg
  • Eetsburg

Country Names

  • Engaruka
  • Ropapia
  • Ukury
  • Rokopia
  • Lutigia
  • Karalia
  • Adhgolion
  • Ibaly
  • Irúria
  • Oniroqa

Town Names

  • Irama's Garden
  • Bissaka's Haven
  • Three Towers
  • Copperforge
  • Streambury
  • Triple Waters
  • Ilbeltown
  • Radzekeep
  • Five Waters
  • Grey Valleys

Organization

In this culture, power is determined by popularity or public opinion. Warriors are most highly regarded. Neither gender is dominant. Social mobility is only possible for those who are members of a certain secret society.

Religion

This religion involves rituals and practices to honor deceased ancestors. They come together every Saturday for a time of teaching. Followers congregate in outdoor arenas to be led in spontaneous sharing by an oracle.

Taboos

Not saying "please" or "thank you" when appropriate is strictly forbidden.

Sitting with one's legs apart in public is highly offensive.

Greetings

The greeting involves placing a hand over one's heart and bowing slightly. This is a sign of respect and trust.

Meals

Meals are often accompanied by music, dance, or other forms of performance art.

Design

Images of weather events are a fusion of different cultural influences.

Music

Birmienen music has complex polyrhythm with a fast beat. It is very quiet, with simple harmony. It often has simple melodies with a low pitch in a F major key. Usually, it has a reedy timbre.